The Sun.
London, England, 1841-12-23 00:00:00

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cussion with feelings of the sincerest nature, and he
would yield to none in a desire to see his country free,
and her people happy. There was a fearful and startling
truth running through the resolution which had just
been passed, that Government hitherto had existed for
itself, and not for the interests of the governed, the Le-
gislature taking care that laws should be made for their
own interests, and not for those for whose benefit all laws
ought to exist. Now he (Mr. Vincent) maintained that
Government had no right to interfere with the commerce
of the country. Every man had a right to sell his own
labour when, where, and how he pleased.—(Hear, hear.)
Every combination of men had a right to do the same ;
Great Britain had a right to do the same ; but it was
going a step too far for the Legislature to say what mar-
kets they should have, and what they should not. Let
them see what such a system of Legislature had done. It
had not only passed a Corn-law, butit had denied that the
world should be thrown open to the produce of their
labour. How had the world been degraded by legislation
intended for the interest of the governors apart from the
governed. From the page of history and of Scripture
they learned that all Governments had over-taxed their
people ; and when they had awoke from their oppres-
sion, and endeavoured to enter into fraternizing combi-
nations with other countries, their governors had set
them at war, in order that they might butcher each
other.—(Cheers.) There never would be security for
the peace of Europe or the world till the interests of
the governed were made equal with those of the gover-
nors. And it was on this broad principle that he came
forward that day with the greatest possible pleasure to
give his protest against all class legislation, not merely
against the Corn-laws, but against every species of ill
which distressed, and divided, and desolated the na-
tion.—(Applause.) He most cordially supported the
preceding resolution ; but the one he had to pro-
pose followed it up ; and, while denouncing the
Corn-laws, it was too honest to allow those who passed
the Corn-laws to escape without censure. They
would tell Sir Robert Peel that they required something-
more than speeches in Parliament—that they wanted
honest and practical statesmen—that they wanted deci-
sive measures to promote the glory and happiness of the
people ; and they would present their respectful compli-
ment to Sir Robert Peel, and tell him that if their re-
quests were not complied with they would lay the axe of
democratic freedom at the root of the corruptive tree.—
(Cheers.) His resolution spoke of the full, fair, and
entire representation of the people in the House of Com-
mons. But let them look at those who now sat iu that
House—at Colonel Sibthorp in the Commons, and the
Duke of Buckingham in the Lords—(Hear, hear)—
and then ask themselves if they expected the prayer
of their petition would be granted ? If they did
they had forgotten what Dean Swift had said,
long ago—" Blessed are they that expect nothing,
for they shall not be disappointed."—(Laughter.)
When Parliament met there would be plenty of peti-
tions for its consideration. There would doubtless be a
large one from the Anti-Corn-law League, and he knew
there would be another large one from the party to
which he belonged. But what would be their reception?
Why, Sir Robrt Peel, who was well known as a prac-
tised and wily dog, would rise up and say in the kindest
manner, " Mr. Speaker, all who know me will believe
that no one more sincerely sympathizes with the dis-
tresses of the people than myself ;" and then he would-
wind up by declaring, " But, Sir, evils such as these
cannot be relieved by legislation ; Parliament cannot
reach them." This accursed law would continue till the
Anti-Corn-law League would come over, and declare for
a full, fair, and entire representation of the people
in the Commons' House of Parliament.—(Hear, hear.)
Let them look at the power that would repeal the Corn-
laws. If an agitation could be got up, such as produced
the passing of the Reform Bill ; if, as then, a Commit-
tee of gentlemen sat at Charing-cross, with . twenty non-
commissioned officers enrolled among their number ; if,
as then, large meetings, such as the present, were pre-
sided over by Lords-Lieutenant of counties ; and a
great fermentation were created throughout the country;
then the Duke of Wellington and Sir Robert Peel
would hold a consultation on the matter, and any, Lest
they destroy us altogether, let us concede part of
what they ask. But if the non-commissioned officers
were to proceed by railway to different parts of
the country, and, backed by the people, to offer
an open resistance, then the Corn-laws would be re-
pealed to morrow. But these measures need not be re-
sorted to. Mr. Vincent proceeded at great length to argue
for the identity of interest which existed between the mid-
dle and working classes, calling on the former to give up
their prejudices, and on the latter to fit themselves for
the exercise of political power. He stated his concur-
rence in the guarded manner in which the resolution had
been framed, at the same time expressing his interpreta-
tion of a " full, fair, and impartial representation" of the
people to be nothing short of Universal Suffrage. His
speech, which was attentively listened to, was loudly
cheered at its conclusion.

The resolution was seconded by Mr. PHILP, and sup-
ported by Mr. W. P. ROBERTS.

J. EDTMDGE, Esq., proposed the adoption of a petition,
founded on the resolutions, to both Houses of Parliament.,
which was seconded by Mr. BOLWELL, sea.
A vote of thanks to the Mayor, for the use of the Hall,
and to W. Hunt, Esq., for presiding on the occasion, was
moved by Mr. ARCH4RD and seconded by Mr. G. Cox ;
and Mr. Hunt having acknowledged the compliment, the
meeting vas dissolved.

MONEY MARKET and CITY NEWS.
FROM THE MORNING PAPERS OF THIS DAY.
CHRONICLE.—The Gazette appointment of
the Commission regarding the management of
the Exchequer bill department confirms the
views we expressed on that subject. Considering
the Commission separately from other points, it
is all very proper, with the view of enabling the
Government to remodel the Exchequer bill de-
partment, and to decide upon the best plan of
issue and management for the future. It is true
that the public know the principal defects in the
existing system, and the additional checks or re-
gulations that should be established to guard in
future against the forgery of Exchequer bills,
or against the fraudulent or unauthorised issue
of them. Want of superintendence, and gross
lathes on the part of the Crown,_ were the
chief causes that not only led to the commis-
sion of fraud by Smith, but even tempted him
to the perpetration of it. Strict supervi-
sion and vigilance, therefore, are the checks
which common sense points out as best cal-
culated to protect the public in future.
A branch of the Exchequer should also be
opened in the City, under the charge of officers
practically acquainted with the business of the
Money Market, who should countersign every
bill issued. The Royal Commissioners cannot
throw much new light, therefore, upon that
matter; but nevertheless, if the present Govern-
ment entertain difficulties regarding it, or wish
for further information before coming to a con-
clusion, the plan of obtaining- the necessary data
by a Report from a Commission is the safest
they could have chosen. At the same time, we
must repeat that the investigation of defects in
management, and the substitution of a better
system for the fidure, although absolutely neces-
sary, do not meet the exigencies of the case.
There are, as we have formerly remarked, three
separate points to be considered :-
1. Compensation to the innocent holders.
2. Discovery and punishment of the confede-
rates of Smith and Rapallo.
3. Protection for the future.
The Commission issued applies chiefly to the
last point, and leaves the other two unsatisfied.
That, we repeat, is beginning at the wrong end,
or, according to the adage—putting the cart be-
fore the horse.
The last advices from the Cape, give a favour-
able account of their wool produce, the exports of
which are now estimated at 100,0001. a year. _
Reports of an unsatisfactory character, circu-
lated in the morning, regarding a great house in
Liverpool, received the most implicit contradic-
tion previous to the close of business.
HERALD.—Considerable disappointment was
experienced this morning at the abortive result
of a cause, anxiously looked for during some
days past, and which was brought on this morn-
ing in the Court of. Queen's Bench only to go off
in a very unaccountable sort of way.
A
many curious people in waiting upon the Cgoodourt
on the occasion were thus debarred of the pr -
mised trial. The action arose out of
certain
Stock Exchange transactions, and the payment
of differences caimed thereulpotrtie.r
llvtas was
likelyknown
to
that much extraordinary matter
transpire in evidence on this trial end that
be found to figure_ in 1
names would probably
which would create no little surprise,
brought
per-
haps not redound over much to the credit
parties so prominently
these anticipations we
sparring of counsel re doomed to be prema-
turely destroyed, o • some
forward; but all
postponed, for after
and so the public must perforce wait for a a non-suit 'was entered up,
re-
newal of process and another term.
SUN.—Nothing of importance has occurred to-day in
any
of the Markets, either for Stocks or Shares.
English
Securities were' steady, but only a moderate
business doing. Consols for the opening realised 88i to
89 ; Reduced Three-and-a-Half per Cents., 981 to j ;
and
Spanish Bonds, just before the term;nation of business,
Exchequer Bills los. to 12s. premium.
advanced from 23i to 232- to 24A- ; Portuguese, New
Five per Cents. were 32-3-, and Colombian Bonds, 20, ;
Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. brought 51i, and the
Five per Cents., 992.
The Shares of the principal lines of Railway were
within a shade of yesterday's range.
Lisbon mail is still over-due.

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The Queen has been graciously pleased to ho-
nour the author of the forthcoming "Addresses to Youth,"
with permission to send a copy of the work for the future
use of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Her
Majesty has also or a copy for the Royal Library.