The Sun.
London, England, 1831-10-15 00:00:00

CARLISLE, OCT. 12.

The blow has been struck—the Church, which has for a long
period hung only, as it were, by a slender thread upon the
affections of the people, has, by this one vote against Reform,
completely alienated them from itself. The great meeting
yesterday, and the resolutions which were passed, have in-
spired a strong hope that all may yet be well ; but there is a
feeling displayed which cannot be mistaken. Dr. Percy,
Bishop of our Diocese, than whom, if there was one man in
official situation more respected than another, it was he, voted
against the Bill. This was sufficient to render him odious.—
Last night upwards of 8,000 persons, accompanied by banners
and music, paraded his effigy, along with another representing
the Devil urging him on, throughout the principal streets, and
burned them both at the market-cross, the music playing " God
save the King" all the time of the conflagration, and at the
conclusion three cheers were given for the King, three for Earl
Grey, and several more for different individuals friendly to
Reform; the multitude then separated. Such a sudden and
unexpected reverse of feeling towards the Bishop must have
sensibly affected him, and yet he must have been aware of what
would be the result. Indeed, should he offer to show himself (he
has given notice of his intention of coming amongst us shortly),
and the feeling continue so strong as it is at present, it is not
saying too much to state that he could not do so without
danger. Trade is miserable with us : a respectable firm in the
iron trade closed this morning, and, by thus throwing numbers
out of employment, has added to the general calamity. It is
rumoured that some of the manufacturers intend doing the same,
or at least of shortening their hours for working. The Reform
Association meet daily, and the rush of people to hear the news
is astonishing; the Association inculcate peace every morning,
and thus preserve us from any ebullition of feeling and violence.

TAUNTON.
(From the Taunton Courier.)

The excitement in this town, consequent on the rejection of
the Bill by the Lords, was intense. A requisition was, in con-
sequence, addressed to the Bailiff. requesting him to convene a
meeting on Tuesday, to present an Address to his Majesty, upon
the loss of the Reform Bill in the Lords, and that his Majesty
would be graciously pleased to retain in his service his Minis-
ters, and so exercise the functions of the prerogative as shall
best tend to preserve the civil and religious liberties, and the
peace and prosperity of his people, and the stability of the
throne, by accomplishing the measure of Reform.
At twelve, the numbers far exceeding the limits of the Guild.
hall, the usual place of meeting, the meeting proceeded to the
Assize Hall, which was completely filled.
Dr. KINGLAKE, in a speech full of energy, constitutional
doctrine, and appropriate remarks, introduced a petition,
founded on resolutions which were read to the meeting.
Mr. H. LEIGH supported the petition proposed by Dr.
Kinglake.
The Rev. SYDNEY SMITH rose and said—l feel most
deeply the event which has taken place; because, by putting
the two Houses of Parliament in collision with eath other, it
will impede the public business, and diminish the public pros-
perity. I feel it as a churchman, because I cannot but blush
to see so many dignitaries of the church arrayed against the
wishes and happiness of the people. I feel it more than all, be-
cause I believe it will sow the seeds of deadly hatred between
the Aristocracy and the great mass of the people. The loss of
the Bill I do not feel, and for the best of all possible reasons--
because I have not the slightest idea that it is lost. I have no
more doubt, before the expiration of the winter, that this Bill
will pass, than I have that the Annual Tax Bills will pass—and
greater certainty than this no man can have, for Franklin tells
us there are but two things certain in this world—death and
taxes. As for the possibility of the House of Lords preventing
ere long a Reform of Parliament, I hold it to be the most absurd
notion that ever entered into human imagination. Ido not mean
to be disrespectful, but the attempt of the Lords to stop the pro-
gress of Reform reminds me very forcibly of the great storm of
Sidmouth, and of the conduct of the excellent Mrs. Partington
on that occasion. In the winter of 1824 there set in a great
flood upon that town—the tide rose to an incredible height—the
waves rushed in upon the houses, and every thing was threat-
ened with destruction. In the midst of this sublime and ter-
,inle storm, Dame Partington, who lived upon the beach, was
seen at the door of her house with her mop and pattens, trund-
ling her mop, squeezing out the sea water, and vigorously push-
ing away the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic was roused.
Mrs. Partington's spirit was up, but I need not tell you that the
contest was unequal. The Atlantic Ocean beat Mrs. Parting.
ton. She was excellent at a slop or a puddle, but she should
not have meddled with a tempest. Gentlemen, be at your
ease—be quiet and steady. You will beat Mrs. Partington.
As to the enemies of the Bill who pretend to be Reformers,
I know them, I believe, better than you do; and I earnestly
caution you against them. You will have no more of Reform
than they are compelled to grant—you will be hurried into a
war to turn your attention from Reform. They do not under-
stand you—they will not believe in the improvement you have
made—they think the English of the present day are as the
English of the times of Queen Anne or George I. They know
no more of the present state of their own country than of the
state of the Esquimaux Indians.
A. Cross, Esq. spoke in support of the object of the meet-
ing, as did P. CAREY, jun. Esq., and R. BALL, jun. Esq., who,
in an admirable address, enforced the propriety of acceding to
Dr. Kinglake's petition.

The resolutions and petition were then put and carried
unanimously.

Thanks were then moved to the Bailiff. Several rounds of
hearty cheers were given for our patriotic King, and one con-
cluding one for his Ministers, when the meeting broke up, it
being nearly five o'clock.

CITIZENS OF DUBLIN.

DUBLIN, MONDAY, QUARTER-PAST ONE.

At this mome►lt upwards of 20,000 persons (comprising men
of all ranks and classes) are assembled in the great open space
at the rear of the Custom-house, and fronting Beresford-place.
I have never witnessed any thing equal to the enthusiasm mani-
fested by the immense multitude, which is momentarily in
creasing.
Sir E. NUGENT, Alderman, and formerly Lord Mayor of
Dublin, was called to preside.
Mr. BERNARD MULLINS proposed the first resolution,
expressive of the strongest indignation at the rejection of the
Reform Bill, which had obtained the sanction of the King, the
House of Commons, and the people.
Mr. MICHAEL WALSHE, a wealthy merchant, seconded
the resolution, which was adopted unanimously, and amidst the
most vehement cheering.
Mr. IGNATIUS CALLAGHAN (Governor of the Hiber-
nian Banking Company) moved the second resolution, which
stated that the institutions of the country could be alone endan-
gered by the rejection of the Reform Bill, the passing of which
would have the effect of purifying and consolidating them.
Mr. MACKLIN (barrister) seconded the resolution, and
called upon the meeting to support their patriotic and heroic
Monarch, and his single-hearted and popular Ministry, against
the base machinations of the crew of borougbmongers who had
so long fattened upon the spoils of the people.—(Loud cheers.)
When the people of Irelatid "screwed their courage to the

sticking place," their brethren in England and Scotland need
entertain no apprehensliM of the result of the conflict with the
wretched Tory faction.—(Cheering.) Mr. Macklin alluded to
the Church—to the conduct of the Bishops, who joined in the
combination to defeat the hopes of the people, and was loudly
cheered in his strong animadversion upon the Right Rev. Bench.
The resOltitiOn was adopted with acclamation.

. _ . • •
Mr. J. it MULLEN prOv.sed the third resolution, Pledging
the meeting to support, with every energy of mind Ilia beftt;
the King and his Ministry; at this awful crisis.
Mr: LAWLESS seconded the resolution in.a very lengthened
speech, in the course of which he observed that the peers who
voted against the Reform till 4-ete the Unconscious but effee-
t“re supporters of a repeal of the Union.—(cheers.)

HALF-FAST TWO.

.Mr. Lawless is still addressing the meeting, which now con.:
sists of no less than 300)00 people, whose enthusiasni does not
appear to be in the slightest degreethininshei by a smart shower
of rain that is now coming down. The Committee appointed to
prepare resolutions to be submitted to the meeting assembled at
Hayes's hotel at twelve o'clock, , A set of resolutionS were sub-
ti; the effect, that in the event of the Ministry. belly
unable to carry the Bill, the peoiile shblJld pltfig/.1: therhselves to
pay neither tithes, chuich.rates, nor any other taxes ; And 61
demand Annual Parliaments, UniVersa.lSuffrage,Vote by Ballot,
the Abolition of the Hereditary and Spiritual peerage, &c.
After mita, diviitisAidii; iii which several gentlemen objected to
theSe resolutions, as being ulterior arid of too strong a. ehairaetel,
and others strongly approved of them, a modified resolution was
prriiposed a n'a generally approved of, which was substance-that tithes and taxes shO ld not be paid if the preient Ministry
were forced to retire. I hate learned that this reSfilietibn Wilt be
proposed to-day.