The Sun.
London, England, 1831-11-10 00:00:00

RYE, Nov. 9.

Colonel Evans, the popular representative of this
rough, arrived here on Saturday the sth instant, and re-
mained with us until Tuesday, when he proceeded to
Hastings. On Monday evening there was a numerous
and very respectable meeting at the George Inn, campus, d
almost entirely of those who, under the Retortn Bill,
would possess a vote. The presence of the GOlant Cu•
lonel is a pleasure which his constituents are always
anxious to acknowledge, and they received with unfeigned
satisfaction his firm and temperate address. Little reason,
we believe, exists for the supposition that a re-action has
any where commenced, but we are perfectly convinced that no
one in his senses will pretend that any thing of the kind can
be discovered at Rye, or in its neighbourhood. The as-
surances of the Ministry that a measure of Reform, as
ample and satisfactory as the rejected Bill, shall be brought
forward, has preserved the peace of the country ; but
should the hopes of the people ever be decidedly destroyed,
we fear the Tories will no longer have to taunt them with
the patience which is blindly considered "a re-action,"

MONMOUTH.

(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)

Passing through Monmouth in the Bristol and Liver-
pool mail, on Wednesday night last, my attention was
drawn to a house opposite to the inn, where the mail
changed horses, by tremendous cheering : curiosity in-
duced me to enter, and whilst drinking a glass of grog at
the bar, I never shall forget the scene I witnessed in a
large adjoining room ; it was filled with apparently re-
spectable tradesmen, an elderly man acting as chairman,
who appeared to be well versed in political econo:ny, and
opened the business is a speech which would not have dis-
graced any assembly. The discussion for the night was
as to the propriety of changing the name of the sign of
the house from the Wellington to the Reformers' Arms.
This was carried unanimously; next followed a vote of
thanks to the Editor of The Sun, and the landlord was
ordered to procure it regularly. A subscription was then
entered into to defray the expence of a new sign, and its
advertisement in a provincial paper, which was to be sent
you. If you have received it, you probably have had
your attention drawn to the occurrence. The feeling in
the West on the subject of Reform cannot be described.
I had commercial transactions in eight towns, but busi-
ness was totally foreign to the minds of all I came in con-
tact with. Either the holding of meetings, or the forma-
tion of political unions, engrosses all their thoughts.
Bristol presented the appearance of a sacked city ; the
smoking ruins, closed shops, the large bodies of constables,
the movement of the troops, and the terror-struck look
of the inhabitants, excited feelings of no ordinary de-
scription. Every one blames the Magistracy, and yet the
Mayor is highly spoken of. There can be little doubt but
that the Political Union were the agents that preserved
the city: the very name of Wetherell now is sufficient to
excite all the bad feelings of our nature in a Bristolian.

BIRMINGHAM, Nov. 9.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,--1 trust I shall not be deemed presutnptious
in humbly suggesting, through the medium of your
columns, a few remarks on the celebration of the sth
November in this our loyal town. In the first place,
it has been the custom for many years to usher in
the day with ringing of bells, and at night to burn
the effigy of Guy Faux. But, oh, strange perver-
sion of fate! we had no bell ringing ; and instead of
effigies of Guy Faux, we had effigies of Bishops ;
throughout the whole of Saturday numbers were to
be seen in full canonicals carried through the
streets, and at night consigned to the flames, amidst
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on the Episcopal Bench at this prospect of security
for their adored wealth. They may laugh now ;
but their mirth will be changed into melancholy, when
they once behold the people fairly in the sullen, and
the loyal virtues of passive obedience and non-re-
sistance shining forth in all their glory ; as yet it is
but a cloud speck seen in the distant horizon ; but
iis wings ate spreading, its dark hue is deepening,
destruction is arming there as in her citadel, and
vengeance is bending her brow : yes, but a little
longer, and all will be well. The peop!e shall rise
like a giant refreshed with wine ; for that adaman-
tine spot is at length found on which the Archi-
medes of Reform may plant his fixed and determined
foot, from thence, at leisure, plying his enginery in
the total subversion of tyranny, corruption, and
oppression, and pronounce to the world that Eng-
land, like America, may be stripped of a grasping
clergy without at all doing detriment to her religion,
or destroying her right to assume, or her power to
maintain, the character of a-people.
Sir, I shall not trespass further on your time, but
shall leave you to supply what may be wanting.
Hoping you will notice the above, I remain yours,
A CONSTANT READER,
AND A MEMBER OF Tilt BIRMINGHAM ONION.
Graham-street, Birmingham.

LANARK COUNTY REFORM

(Abridged from the Glasgow Chronicle
To-day a great meeting of the Nobles
Freeholders, Justices of the Peace, Comm
ply. heritors and tenants of the county of
the Convener, Admiral Fleming, in terms
table requisition, was held in the open !
Haughs. His Grace the Duke of Hamil
tenant of the county, in the chair. The m
for the purpose of addressing his Majesty!
such constitutional measures as may ensu:
the measure of Reform, or at least one eq
liberal ; and second, to consider how ani
manner the county might most effectually
and his Ministers in their patriotic intenti
bodies of the inhabitants, from various par'
entered the Hanghs in procession, actor
and bands of music, and took up their st
hustings. Hie Grace arrived at the place
tended by a number of untlemen, and fol
on horseback, who formes', as it were, a
to the first Peer of the realm, and to the
friend of the people. The number of peoi
amount to 10,000.

Admiral FLEMING having read the req
that the Duke of Hamilton should talc. th

The Duke of HAMILTON, having taken
e loudest huzzas, said they were met cot
ask what constitutionally belonged to the
convinced that whatever advances were ma,
towards regaining their rights—if made •
temper, and prudence—they would be rer
per feeling by the Legislature, especial!:
by the influence of the Crown, and by a
Legislature itself.—(Cheers.) He had
at a time when it was almost considered ,
—(Hear)—and when much obloquy w,
him for entertaining those sentiments
that day to express.—(Cheers.) The
submitted to them, he was sure, would
nimous sanctian, as they all breathed tlb
and independence, now so prevalent throe
He rejoiced to see the system of demonst
which had been given in Scotland, as
from that which had been manifested i:
England, where they had resorted to bt
tardly attacks on the persons of indivi
while seeking their rights, the people
formed to resort to intimidation—too jt
property of others--and too loyal to diet!
the country at large.—(Cheers.) He woi
though he believed it was unnecessary,
selves in an orderly manner. He, as the
in the county, was interested in the preset.:
and good order, and nothing would hurt
than anything like a breach of the
(Cheers.) He felt confident no disol
there—but still let him entreat all to avol
of it. If 'Tare and quietness were dear
families were dear to them—if their cot
them—and, last, though not least, if
to them, let the people conduct themsel
tion and good order.—(Cheers.)
Mr. J. AlAxwett., of Pollock, in pl
resolution, was happy to meet them
'laughs of Hamilton, though he regretted
to repeat what they had done before, ant
over the complete success of their cause,
dent Earl Grey would give all he had
would not wonder if he gave them a little
He knew, from the Ceairman, that Eat'
who never drew hack from what lie had ,
was afraid to do that which he in his co,
to he tight or just. and he believed he w'
instance. He (Mm. N.) read his Bil
found that Providence, when there was
failed to raise a deliverer—and in the pi
raised Earl Grey.—(Cheers.) The pc,
more than any other in the three kir
terested in the Bill, and they would e'
spit it of the old covenanters, and who
speak their sentiments whether they vg'
sword in hand. He hoped they would
again to petition, but as became ganef
choose,a representative who would do all
get for them better trade, better• wages,
—(Cheering.) He concluded with in"
soluti,•n.

Mr. JARDINE, Advocate, seconded the
county of Lanark, above all others, was
forward at the present moment,—for it I
call for Reform in Scotland originated,
late illustrious representative that it fou:
and unflinching advocate, and who hay
good and bid report, pursued the strait
of inaintaitsieg, without being guided li
the rights and liberties of his count,-
Mr. Jardine then recommended union
the mends of Reform.—(Cheers.)
Sir M. S. STEN,Atte., in moving the
said he did so with the most heartfelt
his decided conviction in the votes he
that it was absolutely necessary for t
country and the Censtitution.—(Cheers,
his satisfaction at the patience and mod,
heen exercised en the disappointment fel
Bill. He had no hesitation in saying th
in the course of a few weeks, since do
mans, and the people were all pledged to
rested, in saving this, on the speech fro!
the character of the Min:sters, and on the deteo
of the people. Tee adoption of Lord Ebringli°
thin six hours after the less of the Bill, whiccl
pledge of the Commons' fidelity to the measuretd°opoo
serv,d the peace of the country by soothing 04.
feelings of the people on their disappointment, 040
assuring them, after they had expressed so deep sot
pressible a desire for the Bill, that it wolOd
withheld.— Cheers. Tnat resolution had doo
to keep peace in the West of Scotland than
in a whole army would have done—(Cheell)if
the cheapest defence of the country ; and t sf..:
sters stood to the cause of the intelligent,
same time determined people of the west of
the people would give evidence that even amid l'eief
pointments they had experienced, and under the
blighted expectations, they would cot:duct thetlfget) pot,
their usual propriety.—(Loud cheers.) He wooly; e,
mark upon the merits of the Bill at present; Iry
all enlightened, and, therefore, understood it We',
was b..e use they were so that they were doing 01101
power to get them admitted to a share of the C°°''
He was sure the people of Scotland would sheeibel,o
lence, but the utmost moderation ; and backed I#,lbefei
and the House of Commons, pledged to Reform'
of the country would advance in a constitutional OS
demand the Bill; and with such assistance he had,;:bet!",
that ill a short time it would become the law (0;4
Mr. Seems, of Eldersiie, in seconding the re,pl:-
could vouch for the fidelity of Earl Grey, who w:
every thing he had promised if they had patiencetoel::
Mr. COLQUIRM Killermont, IN, of in moving
,0
Di I r
resolution, bad not the slightest doubt of the he 010
since it had received the deliberate consent of t
nation. He was as certain of the political ftictolFl
Bill would pass—as he was certain of the oltstiltg
that winter would he followed by spring--tbi„ol3e ,
would continue to revolve—or that the river
tinue to flow into the sea, even though they ss;pcb.,
tempt to block it up with a mountain of ice.
said about the Lords throwing out the BA pfl
hinted the propriety of pulling down the Ilou'e pal
altogether ; but those, who were tevolutionist6: ne
formers, forgot that in the House of Lords the If
large and most respectable minority for the Bill'tbodi
counted heals to be sure—heads without brain'
(A laugh)—they found a majority against the Baal
when they looked to the minority, they found axis,/
ponderanee of intelligence, vii toe, and property-"k
He sat down by reading the next resolution.
„.
Mr. WALLACE of Kelly, hoped that ere
IV. would carry up an Ale body of the (
only to carry the Bill, but to give a redo
and to carry into effect the other benefits the
was expected to produce. Without this a
expect any of there beneficial results. Whi
would do so or not they did not know ; but
and if by that omission the Reform Bill svi
would have a good right to look to the Kin
n stry fur not resorting to the easiest mode
Bill.—(Cheers.) Tney had already seen
dueed at Bristol by an Anti-Reform buffo)
gone there to act in the capacity of a J
people could not see the propriety of a mat
wt.o could not judge for himself.—(Cheers
They would have the Bill before Candlemas,
vernrnent would have to look to thetr.selves
quences. —( Owe' s. )
Mr. R. C. BUCHANAN, of Drurnpeller,
appearance to-day, as w,ll as by his own,
to set their faces against universal suffrage.
He hoped they would Le satisfied with •
equally eflicieet—(Cheers)—and he hoped
satisfied his 31 je.sty's Ministers were deter
mote the good of the country. From the
the Most Noble Duke had done them, in
meeting, in the open air, and in a most
he hoped they would be enthusiastic in their

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now, but wherever they met him.—(Great ap-
id three cheers for Lis Grace.)
,Ita. lull, of Craigahian, seconded the motion.
wsiturow. of D tlz:el, in proposing the next re-
Was sure there wit Id be nothing but peace and
bemg them.—(Cheers.) There was a grew
between this county and Bristol ; but there they
srY Magistracy—a slave-driving, slavery.support-
-44°,--a Bishop and his dere y—(Cheers, groans,
ler)--and a school for prize-fighters—the friends
'hen Peel.—(C:trers.) Sir Robert said these
necessary to keep up the spirit of the people of
leers and laughter.) There were no prize-
land or in Ireland, and there the people did
Cheers)—it was, therefore, a libel on
-(Cheers.) When the poor people in Digta
sonic allowances should be made for the cir
in which they were placed.—(Cries of
"Generous I" and great cheering.) He thought
13.11 would not pass wit, out a new creation of
he thought that the King would name them
counties and ere towns. Without a creaion
tee how they could get the Bill or any other
sure carried.—(Cheers.)
iiTH DaLItY3II'LE seconded the motion.
Nlll. VERE in moving the next resolution, said
couldk never be blamed for despising the higher
Lie)! Possessed an overweening r. specs for then ;
4; nigher orders lost the res Feet of the people
~,eillslees to blame for it.—(Loud cheers.)
c,4.an, of Busbie, seconded the motion.
411141'10f Tolcros, said, all the evils which bad
sated in the connection of the Church with the
Gat
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, applause.) The Bishops had no right to
••• cwil matters; but the King yet stood by the
support their rights.—(Cheers.)
I"' C. BUCHANAN seconded the motion.
111 (a weaver) in a very neat speech proposed
reWatiust, and urged the necessity of a union of
'n the great cause.
Pursitsto seconded the motion.
011 „._Qt'Ass of Bar loch—He did not show disrespect
of Lords, but the object of the resolution
‘ls hand was to put such Peers into that House
*ll our Nob'e Chairman in passing the Bill
Without crippling the popular franchise, so as to
it the Bishops and boroughmongering Lords.
.The dramatic writer had made Sir Anthony
ft:" boast of the old nobility, that they were all
41 heroes and demigods ; but that the modern
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nt„Lads•--(Laughter and cheers.) The Peers
"gilled to pass' the Bill, anti not the Bill moth-
trothe Peers. He then read the resolution.
°l Wu. HAMILTON seconded the motion.
.• 42tWELL—A good deal has been said about
't,%17 of suffrage—for my part I ask none of you
ne, but I request you to join me in a vote of
Eali Grey for his Bill, and to express our full
in the pledge of his Lordship, that he will
less efficient Reform, and that he and his
iti0441;..
( Y use every means with which he may be con-
entrusted by our excellent Sovereign, to pass
' tor 'e improvement of the representation into a
,sete. "'lts who concur with me will wave their blue
lind I am sure none of you will remain uncovered,
Ndb %Jou will unite with me in soliciting his personal
•sti 0r Patriotic Chairman, to convey our sentiments
4dkirkieY. and his Cabinet.
PrIiiEMING, agreeing in every particular with
Mr. Maxwell, begged to second his motion.
was carried with cheers, and waiving of bonnets
the•
eta
of whole meeting.
meetings at Lanark and Rutherglen, at
'gates to
tile towns
giveni:ttend the meeting were appointed,
,r,ead ; and intitnations of other delegations from
pent!), thein neighbourhood, were previously
1',1!`" t° the King was then read, and on the mo-
11..itt7nfH;ostrtsti-te SrzuArx of Allanton, seconded by
set, agreed to amid enthusiastic cheers.
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Itict twf Iy had
met, and with their music preceded the
lit:!,,,herea,tn..iritoo, who was on horseback, to the Palace-
': N0....d0er enthusiastic cheering, they separated for
41e d. stinations. Except for the inclemency
'te instead of 10,000, double that number would
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