The Sun.
London, England, 1831-01-03 00:00:00

in the language of Macdufi', would havithetn painted
on a pole, and shewn as all our rarer monsters are.—
(Laughter.) Having said so much respecting bo-
roughmongers, there was another class to which lie
should direct their attention ; he meant the Bishops
of the Established Church. In his opinion, how-
ever honest the present Ministry might prove,—
however ardent the efforts of the friends of Reform
might be,—their objects could not be attained, so
long as their Lordships, the Bishops, retained seats
in the House of Peers. They always had, and they
always would, oppose any Bill calculated to pro-
mote the liberties of the people; they bad proved
the greatest curse under which this unhappy country
suffered, sad verified the saying of the poet Cowper,
‘. When nations are to suffer for their sins,
" 'Tis in the Church the leprosy begins."

Their conduct had a most demoralizing influence on
the people, inasmuch as their actions had the effect
of bringing into contempt the religion which they
professed to teach. There could not be a greater
libel on the pure principles of Christianity, than that
a Minister of the Gospel of Peace should be allowed
to hold the sacred volume in one hand, and the
scourge of the law in the other; Parson Magistrates
and Legislating Prelates were not much longer to be
borne with ; the march of intellect had done much,
and would eventually put down the evil. The tithe
system was now become so odious, its deformities
so clearly seen, and its effects so grievously felt by
the poor, that ere long it would cease to exist; the
religion of the tithe-eaters would soon be seen,
when tenths would be done away : the robed hypo-
crites, the sanctified Pharisee, would then appear ;
it would then be seen, whether the Clergy who had
climbed into the sheepfold over the wall of interest,
would be content to hear the consequences of a
voluntary contribution for their support. After
speaking for a considerable time in the above strain,
Mr. Mead sat down amid loud cheers.

The CHAIRMAN then gave " His Majesty's Mini-
sters," and, in doing so, passed a high compliment
on Earl Grey and his associates.—(Loud cheers.)
Toast—" The people of France, Belgium, and
Poland; and may Heaven prosper their noble and
disinterested efforts and sacrifices is the cause of
liberty and happiness."
The next toast the CHAIRMAN had to propose
WAS one which would require but little comment; it
was " Vote by Ballot." All other changes would
be of little avail, without the extension of that
shield and grand bulwark against the power of elec-
tioneering corruptionists; it was the only means by
which men could fairly express their real sentiments
—they could then vote in silence, una wed, and un-
purchased. He then gave—
" That essential ingredient of Parliamentary Re-
form, Vote by Ballot, the friend of peace, order, and
independence, the enemy of the corruption, the bri-
bery, the perjury, and the inebriety of elections, the
silent but efficacious assertor of general liberty."
Mr. JAMES GRANT felt great pleasure in second-
ing the toast just given. Vote by Ballot was now
generally desired by the country, and approved of
by the most extensive and influential Union in
England, he meant the Birmingham Union—
(Hear)—that Union which could boast of having
such a man as Mr. Thomas Attwood at its head.—
Mr. Grant here entered into a short detail of his
journey to Paris, and gave a warm description of
the patriotistn and intienentlence of the people of
France, concluding by giving " Ilicznas Attwood,
Esq. and the. Birmingham Union."—(Cheers.)
T,ast—" Henry Hunt, Esq., and the independent
electors of Preston."
The CHAIRMAN having giver: this toast, which he
said lee was proud to free was so enthusiastically re-
ceived, proceeded to comment on the spirit of intie-
penuence manifested b: the people of Preston.
When he reflected ors the revolutien of 1830 in
Frarc?, and the means by which it was effected, he I
was often reduced to wonder how an unarmed and
defenre:ess multitude could be capable of opposing
and finally upsetting ell the organization of a welt-
disc;plined and well-paid army; ;t was a subject, if
cordered, which admitted of reflection ; and next
to i a:though of a different character, was the
achievement of the men of Prestorr-they bravely
and bloodlessly conquered their old passions—
(Cheers)—they set at defiance the temptation_ to
bribery and corruption ; and they conquered, by a
knowledge of their interest, the enemies of their
country. Such was the revolution which he wished
to see effected, and which he hoped would be effected
in Coventry, and every other part of England,
whenever an opportunity occurred. With the Mem-
bers for Coventry which they then had, he had no-
thing to do; they themselves ought to be the best
judges of their merits ; the extent to which he
would go would be, to impress upon them the ne-
cessity of consulting their own and their country's
interests, when afforded an opportunity of exercising
their franchise,—to look at the men, and not their
pretensions—to bury all differences arising from past
ill feeling, and honestly to return men of their own
choice, and not of party.—(Cheers.)
Toast—" Daniel O'Connell, and the people of
Ireland," three times three.
Song—Bonnets of Blue.
Toast—" The Liberty of the Press."—(lm-
mense cheering.)
Song, by Mr. Mead—The Blue Jacket King—
This song, which was sung with considerable effect,
and in reference to his Majesty, was loudly ap-
plauded.
Toast—Nelson's last signal—" England expects
every man to do his duty,"
Song, by Mr. Walker—The Wolf.
Toast—" The health of General Lafayette."—
(Great cheering.)
Toast—" May the Cap of Liberty be the Canopy
of the Earth:" _ _

Song--When Vulcan forged the bolts of Jove.
The CHAIRMAN here rose and announced that he
was unavoidably obliged to leave and return to Bir-
mingham. He then left the chair, and Mr. Robin-
son was called to it.
The health of Mr. Edmonds was then drank with
three times three.
Mr. EDMONDS returned thanks, and retired.

Toast—" May the Assessed Taxes be taken from
the shoulders of the poor man, and placed on the
fox-hunters."
" The health of Mr. James Grant."
Mr. GRANT returned thanks.—For the honour
which they had conferred upon him he felt grateful;
it should always be his pride to persevere in render-
ing his assistance to promote the great and glorious
cause of Reform. From such a King as William
the Fourth and his consort, the country had much to
expect, and he hoped they would not be disap-
pointed. From the state of Europe the Reformers
had received every encouragement; the glorious
spirit of independence had been raised; in France
the flame of liberty was kindled never more to be
extinguished. After some further remarks, Mr.
Grant sat down amidst much cheering.
Mr. PERKINS and Mr. FLETCHER, in the course
of the evening, both addressed the company on the
necessity of Reform; after which Mr. Robinson
left the chair, and the company retired at an early
hour. Throughout the whole the most perfect or-
der and good feeling prevailed.

There is a talk about its being the intention of
Ministers to fund Exchequer Bills to the amount of 10
millions, or, as some say, 12 millions. We should imagine
that, if the Government fund these securities at all, the
amount will be far under the sum tuentioned ; but the
whole story, though not altogether improbable, rests upon
nu other foundation than rumour, and even that is princi-
pally prevalent among the speculators for a decline. If,
however, Exchequer Bills are fended, the probability is
that their place will he supplied by a new issue, and thus
another addition will be made to our overwhelming debt.
Consols for the opening were done at 821, they than fell to
82I.—Morning Herald.

A man named WM. CURTICE, carpenter,
of Maywood, one evening lass week made his supper on a
quarter of a pound of yellow soap, two mould candle,
and a raw potatoe ! and has engaged, for a wager of is.,
to eat a shoemaker's leathron apron ! which display of his
gastronomic powers is to be exhibited one day next week.
—Nora Devon Journal.