The Sun.
London, England, 1823-05-24 00:00:00

I,..The CHAIRMAN gave, " The memory of the late Mr. Samuel
'Brooks," which was drank in silence.
Mr. RICARDO rose and spoke as follows—" Gentlemen, the
toast which I have had put into my hand, I shall give with the
'greatest
.possible pleasure, for it expresses most aimpletely
the opinions which I myself entertain. I hold the proper re-
medy for all our national grievances to be that which is in-
' eluded in the toast, the words of which ars these : The only
remedy for our national • grievances, is a full, free, fair, and
equal representation of the people in the Commons' House of
Parliament.'—(Cheers.)—Gentlemen, it appears to me that a
full representation of the people in Parliament is absolutely ne-
cessary, as a check and security against misgovernment. It ap-
pears to me absolutely necessary that the people themselves
, should be enabled to check the misconduct of_Government.7-

It appears to me that we should have a House of C,orh-
rnons fairly and effectually representing the people., and not
a small portion of the people. A difference of opinion may
very fairly exist as to the proper extent of the elective fran-
chise. Some, and they forma very numerous class, think
that the whole of the people should enjoy the elective fran-
chise. Others think that there would be a sufficient extension
of franchise if all householders had a vote. Between those opi-
nions there is much debateable ground; but I. don't think,
that question is of very serious importance. I think it would
be a good basis for the representation, for -all who pay direct
taxes to the state, or for those who are usually called house-
holders, to have a vote. But it is much more important, after-
the elective is given, than those who have the franchise should
be able fairly to exercise it—not influenced by rank or fortune or
any such considerations. Ido not deny the fair influence of ta-
lent, property, and good offices done to the people ; but I do deny
to any of them the right of interfering in die exercise of the elec-
tive franchise. It is of the utmost importance that the exercise
of this privilege Should be free, in order to secure the choice
of a representative, made really, not virtually, by the people.
There is one security for popular representation which I am
sorry to have forgotten. I allude to the necessity of having
Parliaments frequently chosen.—( Cheers.)—Wi thou t frequent
elections there can be no security for liberty. It is impossible
to deny that we have among us a great deal of practical liberty :
but it is not enjoyed in the manner which conduces most to the
happiness of the people. And I hope the example of the people'
of Westminster, which has awakened the people of the country
to the advantages which would result from good government,
will soon have the effect of securing to the country that which
we all so greatly desire." He concluded by proposing the toast
mentioned in his speech.
Tune—" Kick the rogues out."

Song, by Mr. Murphy.
Mr. 1.1,3.1131;m proposed, " The brave Spanish people—a
speedy and complete defeat to their invaders—destruction to
the Holy Alliance, and ultimate triumph to the rights of the
people,"—Drank with loud and enthusiastic cheers.
The next toast was, " Lord Viscount Ebrington, and may
such men be daily added to the ranks or,the reformers."
Lord EBRSNOTON returned thanks, and proposed,—" The
cause of civil and religious liberty all over the world."
The next toast was—" The steady and persevering friend of
the cause of Reform in Parliament, Thomas W. Coke,Esq."—
Drank with three times three, and loud applause.
Mr. COKE returned thanks.
Air.—Ca irg.
The next toast was—" Thomas Denman,l Esq. the Mem-
ber for Nottingham, one of the judges of the land—a rare ani-
mal among real reformers."—(Cheers.)
Mr. 'DENMAN returned thanks, and gave, " The Greeks :
independence to this noble people, and may science,. liberty,
and virtue again shine glonously amongst them." (Three
times three.)
" The health of Lord Nugent" was next proposed, and
drank with three times three, and loud applause.
Lord NUGENT returned thanks, and proposed as a toast—
" Manuel, the brave in the . cause of freedom, and the other
French Deputies who supported him in opposing the tyranny
of the Bourbons."--(Cheers.)--Air," Ca h a."
Mr. Honnonsz next proposed —"The tried friend of the
ud
people, Joseph Hume, Esq." The toast was drank with lo
cheers.
Mr. Huiltr returned thanks In a speech of considerable
length, in which he dwelt upon the advantages to be derived
from the liberty of the press. He concluded by givin "g. The
liberty of the Press." (Three times three, and loud applause.)
Colonel TOREEWS made a suitable reply.
The following Gentlemen, their heal ths being drank as friends.
of Reform, severally returned thanks U. Bennet, Mr.
S. Whitbread, Mr. Honywood, Mr. J. Williams, Mr. Monck
(for himself and his colleague, Mr. C. F. Palmer), Mr. Baines,
of Leeds, Mr. H. Marsh, Of Reading, Mr. H. Townshend.
The Meeting then dispersed at half past 11 o'clock.

oNucr7.o---t. drometritihjouenheen
to rf ten.
C
Ceive a lte MYO:ll7hNepldoCl•at°fCurom the Urigde 'House Comtilittee
relative to the proceedings in the louse of Corn.
mons, since the last Court, respecting the New
London Bridge. The said Committee presented
Report, stating that his Majesty's Government ,
had assented to make advances to the extent of
150,000/. by payments of from 10,0001. to 20,0001.
per annum out of the Consolidated Fund, and
which the Committee were of opinion would be
sufficient, with the (mans the Corporation posSess,
to warrant them proceeding with the work.—A
Motion was made to agree with. the Committee
in their Report. To which au Amendment was
moved, 'to adjourn the consideration thereof,
and for the Report to be printed; upon which a.
division took place, and the numbers were as fol-
low :—For the Adjournment 40; for agreeing to
the Report 49—The Report of the Committe
was then agreed to, and the Bill in Parliament
ordered to be altered conformably thereto.

COAL-MARKET, MAY 23.
Ships at Market. Ships sold , Price.
19 Newcastle - - 15 -34 s Gd to 40s 9d
3 Sunderland - 31 -33 s Gd to 41s 9d
1 Scotch CoaL -35 s Od to —s Oct

COURSE OF EXCHANGE, May 23.
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Ditto, at Sight l4 8
Rotterdam l2 11
Antwerp
liamburgh 3B 4 2i Us
Altona 3B 5 '2i Us.
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Paris, 3 Day's sight 25, 90 0 Us.
Ditto
Rourdeaux, ditto
Frankforton the Main

Madrid . , 361 ElNctiee
Cadiz
Bilbos 36} Efleetits
Barcelona
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Gibraltar
Leghorn
Get am . 43 --Venice, Ital. Lir •4B to
Malta 45 -Naples 3Bl
Palermo
Lisbon
Oporto
Rio Janeiro
Dublin .... 91 Cork 91 pet * t
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BULLION. •
Oil,
Portugal Gold,in Coin • - 1.0 0 0 pet
Foreign Gold, in Bars
New Doubloons
New Dollars ' ' 0 4 9
Silver in Burs. Standard 0 4 10
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BIRTH.
On the 9th inst, the-.-letdy of R. Gazeley, Esq., lurge°ll4.
Northampton-terrace, Clitproad, of a son.

• MARRIED. wing..
On the 22d inst., Mr. Samuel Kershaw, Of Stoke Ne of
ton, to Ilarriot, eldest daughter of Mr. A. I. Parquot, one
the
On
the 22d in st. cashiers of theil, atak
llorns.of En
ey the Rev.-Richard-
gland. ittrtb•
Vicar of Stapleford, Notts, to Elizabeth Catharine, orlik,lrio
ter of the late Samel Leach, Esq. and niece of thelate
Leach, Esq. of Aluswell

On Wednesday morning,l)aitEhlis house in Sitittuattll4l34*
On Wednesday, the 21st intit , at I(ennington,
P. W. Longdill, Esq., Solicitor of Gray's-inn.
year of his age, Richard Cheslyn, Esq., son the-, 1
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Cheslyn, Esq., proctor, of Doctors' Cornrooo. 00"
On the 22d inst., at his,house Moore-place, Lambe:hi •
Hyde, Esq. surgeon. ' , PP
On the 19th inst. at Porto Bello,. near EdiributV,'„,too,
Begbie, widow of tlie'la,te Alexander Be hie, Esq., °f -
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