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that its object des to exclude Mr. Cole from the thanks of
the county. Hesuid this, that there might beno mistake in
voting for it.—(Cries of " Shame, Sir Thomas.") The
amendment was then put, and with the exception of the
mover and seconder, there were only half a dozen hands
held up for it in the court. The original question was
then put, and the whole meeting rose, and with loud
cheering, and clapping, and waving of hats, it was.carried
1 y acclamation.
Mr. COKE then rose amidst renewed cheers, and said
that, with the exception of Sir Thomas Beevor, he felt
greatly indebted to all present for the expression of their
kind Standing
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England, he could not but congratulate them on the de-
cisive proof which that meeting afforded, and that in the
offee representative
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county of Norfolk there had been no re-action on the sub-
ject of Reform. The temporary triumph which the
Tories had achieved in Dorsetshire by a small majority—
a majority obtained by the singular decisions of the as-
sessor—had been made the most of by them, and they
pretended that it was a proof that the landed interest was
against Reform; hut the result of the Cambridgeshire
f the first
election, notwithstanding all the efforts of the CI rgy and
the Tory aristocracy, proved that this was a most erroneous
assumption. It was well known that the principal agri-
cultural landholders throughout the kingdom were in fa-
vour of the Bill. He had had the honour of representing
that county in Parliament fifty-six years, and, looking
back at the long course of his political life, he could safely
say, that he had never given one vote against tine interest
of the people, or in favour of that system which had brought
the country to its present terrible situation. On these
grounds, he thought he had some claim to the thanks of
the county. He had been a Reformer from the earliest
period of his life; and he had made a motion in favour
of Reform in that Court when he found only one indi-
vidual to second him. He had been a reformer before his
Noble Friend (Lord Suffield) was born ; and he was so
because satisfied that, unless Reform was granted, there
would be no security for the liberties of the country. He
bad opposed, during the reigns of George 111. and George
IV., every measure hostile to the liberties of the people;
acid when the Hon. Baronet (Sir Thomas Beevor) bad
made such an unhandsome attack upon him, he had forgot
to mention that he had voted for every motion made by
Mr. Hume for the reduction of the light-house dues...._
(Cheers.) He had been accused of being hoatile to the.
Established Church • he was a friend to that church, and,
as sincerely attached to it, he would declare that the
greatest enemies of that church were the B.shops them.
selves, who, combined with the High Tories, had done
more mischief to that church than any other class of men.
(Cheers.) If the Bench of Bishops weafe all like the
Bishops of Norwich and Chichester, they would he esteemed
and loved by the people of England.----(A. voice in the
crowd, "We don't want no Bishops."—A laugh.) Ad.
vertiug again to the charge brought against him by
the Hon. Baronet, he observed that if that Hen,
Baronet had had the civility and gentlemanlike con-
duct to have spoken to him on the subject before
he came into Court, he could have anaweted him to
his satisfaction. But the attack, and the mode of making
it, were most unpardonable; and the only regret he had
was, that he had condescended to answer him at all.
(Cheers.) The Hon. Member went on to express his un-.
qualified approbation of the address, and said that he had
not expected to live to see the clay when he could give his
cordial and hearty thanks to any King,—wt.;ch he did
sincerely to the present,_because he believed hint
anxiously disposed to restore to the people their constitu-
tionai rights.—(Cheers.) In conclusion, he said that he
had the greatest confidence in Earl Grey, and that those
were not the friends of Reform who endeavoured to sow
dissension amongst the people.—(Ctieera.) The Hon.
Baronet had asked why Lord Grey had not gone out
when the Bill was lost? The reason was obvious. If
he had, it would have caused the greatest confusion
throughout the country. Lord Grey had remained be-
cause he still hoped to carry the Bill ; and be (Mr. Coke)
had no doubt that, backed by the firm, united, and peaaase's
able support of the Rill, the .Noble Lord would soon suc-
ceed in his great object. If, however, he should see Lord
Grey deviate from the straight and fair line of duty to the
country,—which he owned he could not expect,--but if
he did, he would oppose him as firmly as ever he had op-
posed a Tory Minister. He had once opposed his friend
Bill
.Auf
tr.. Filo,
wouldwhen dI ion i sttheer,
soanmae
any hiapprove, and was one cause of having that Bill thrown
did not think his measures calculated far the good of
the country. In oonclusion he would beg to congratu.
late the meting on the prospect a the speedy success
of the Bill. The people, the 14',41g, and the Minister*, '
ing united, must prevail, When that great object should
have been obtained, he should not have agai'a to address
gaaminaend,tothcoeyntssin'ouueldinhpauvebl:ait:esdineau,ll
them in that, coArt as their representative, Reform being
thate:ld navretrierclinugi redh:
He would then retire into private life, for he was too old
would carry into pri,vaas tale the consolation of having far
a period of .rifi year* endeavoured to discharge his duties as
a reprecentatiVe of his county faithfully and honestly,
and the proud satisfaction of knowing that bid efforts bad
met with the constant approbation of an independent con-
stituency.—(Loud and continued cheers.)
Sir W. B. Foaxes, in returning thanks, said, they
were aware a the, many long days and sleepless nights
which ley in common with many other supporters of Re-
foam, had devoted to the late Bill. All he would now say
was, that should another and an equally efficient measure
of Reform be introduced to Parliament, he. should be
equally ready to ee through the same labour in giving it
his support,.,..(Hear.) He would conclude by moving
thanka of the meeting to Anthony Hatnond,Eaq. , fo; the
readiness with which he took the chair, and for. tile general
attention to the business of the day.
Mr. N. R. Coenontia seconded th
motion, which was
then agreed to.

On the motion of Mr.. Gumn,,T,
it was ordered that
the address and resol:oiions be printed.
The Very
"..ev. Archdeacon BATHURST warmly depre-
cated tr.... attack made on their excellent Member by the
.ion. Baronet. He was thankful to the Hun. Baronet for
the kindnesses he had received from him and his family,
but he could nut listen to such an uncalled for and un-
founded attack as had been made upon his excellent friend
Mr. Coke, without deprecating it, come from what quarter
it might. He regretted very much that the Hon. Baronet
had lent himself to such an attack.

A gentleman here rose, and proposed a vote of censure
on Sir T. Beevor for his conduct an this occasion. This
was received with loud cheer, and some few dissentient
hisses.

Some gentlemiu near the proposer, amongst whom we
believe wr,s Mr. Coke himself, urged him not to press it,
alvi 4.e did ant persevere.
The CHAIRMAN now declared the meeting at an end.
Lord SUFFIELD proposed four times four cheers for 4.'ne
King, which wait given with great ardour.
Three cheers,i4 his Ministers followed.
Three grows were then proposed f,„,r the gi,hop,a, after
which the meeting separated.