The Sun.
London, England, 1831-04-02 00:00:00

STAFFORDSHIRE.

(Abridged from the Lichfield Mercury of Friday.)
Yesterday the freehalers of Staffordshire came forward
to give their support to the Ministerial plan of Parlia-
mentary Reform. The a.,seanbly was numerous, aed
among the leading individuals were, we rejoice to record
the fact, the possessor of the most ancient title in the
kingdom, and the brit apparent of one of its mildest and
wealthiest families ; and, above sll, a large majority of
that influential class of landowners whose for.uhe and in-
tellectual endowments give them a pre-eminent rank in
English society. The Hall was crowded with well•di eased
persons.

The HIGH SHERIFF (Thomas Fi'zherbert, Egg , of
Swinnerton) took the Ch 'it-, and after reading the requi-
sition, mentioned that he had received letters from Lord
Anson, the County Members, and other gentlemen, ex-
pressing their regret :a not being able to attend the meet-
ing. The letter from Lord Anson Stated the plan of
Reform had his hearty concurrence, and wouhl have "the
support of both his relatives in the /louse of Cummons."

Sir JOHN WzorrEsoxy expressed hitosdf strum ly in
favour of the plan, noticing " that a great portion of our
misgovernment was attributable to the corrupt state of the
represent ition."—( Applause.)
Mr. LITTLETON, after stating that Parliamentary busi-
ness rendered it necessary for every
_Member to be at his
post, announced his approval of a plan of Reform "so
pure in principle and practicalile in it, details."—( Cheers. )
Letters from Swinnerton, Esq. awl- the Rev. C.
Landor, of Colton were then read, expressing their waint
approbation of the meeting.
Tie HIGH SIiERIFF then announced Earl Gower as the
prapoaer of the first resolution.—(lomieuse cheerin,:.)
llis LORDSHIP had the greatest satisfaction in congrt-
tulating the meeting on the present state of the go, stion of
Reform : but they ought still to support Government by
raising their voices in its favour, especially in IA county
distinguished by its numbers, its wealth, anti its intel
gence. The Bill bad passed by a majority of one. This
was not a large majority, and ought to stiinulate them to
exertion ; but though it was a small majority, it was, as
had been aptly remarked to him by Mr. Littleton a ma-
jority of happy omen—for by a majority of One was the
tiuuse of Brunswick called to the throne.—(Clieer..)
Sir OSWALD MOSLEM sincerely rejoiced that this great
and opulent county had now an opp;rtunity to express its
reuse in fitymtr of Reform, and he rejoiced also in witness-
ing so large a meeting. The plan they were railed to con-
sider was not vague and intricate, but " simple, compre-
hensive, and satislactury." Such a measure was an honour
to any statesman.

The Earl of SHREwsuunY considered Our immense d. bt
the increase of centime, the depression of agr,cul ore. t
Game Laws, the Pension List, as arising from
the corrupt
irate of the representation, and dwelt upon each art' iert
at some length. He exhorted the freeholders to koppot
" a pitriotic and reforming King. and a ref
rraiu
Ministry." His Lordmmlfrp then res..: the see int, re.moiL.,,,tmmm,..o.
Sir T. C. SLIEPPARD said time Duke of
.7. mlLitc.,,gituld
pre_
claration, that there should be no rir:and'h.,ied the ad-
vent it had roused the pe..,01,- They (war id
Mission of the present AliiustrY wLsa .r