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London, England, 1841-10-23 00:00:00

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THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1841

seating to preside - over ' the meeting.-(f,oud cheers.)
He would:not go into any:long db_cussion, but he was
afraid that the description which had been given of the
sufferings of the people of Paisley
might, with
few exceptions, apply equally to the in-
habitants of every manufacturing towns.-(Hear.)
He had long resided in the neighbourhood ofa manu-
facturing town, and was perhaps almost the only person
Occupying the Station he did who was connected
with manufactures, r and' he felt convinced from
his own ,knowledge of the state of manufac-
tures, that the present, depression of trade was
not of a temporary nature.--(Hear, hear.) - It had
gone on increasing ever since 1837. It had
not been occasioned, as • had been stated, by over
speculation,. pr by the, conduct of the joint-stock banks.
He. would allow that in 1830 there had been some over-
speculation,,-and that Iniglit have occasioned a part of
the depression felt in 1837. But now, when they saw some
of the oldest and most respectable houses of business
failing—when. they, saw old firms, in consequence of the
loss of their capital, pbliged to close their establishments
—when they saw numbers Willing to work, but unable
to find employment;—he must say that it was
not to over-speculation that the distress could be attri-
buted, but to the laws of the country, which prevented
the labourer from disposing of the produce of his labour
to the best advantage.—(Cheers.) He was a landowner,
and possessed both rich and poor lands, and even if
he were to experience loss, that ought not to prevent his
supporting a - repeal of those laws. He believed the
farmers would not lose, and that the idea of losa to
them, for a repeal of those laws was merely
a bugbear held up by short-sighted persons, in charac-
terizing whom he would not make use of the term which
they Served to have applied to them. The Noble
Lord then proposed the first resolution as follows
"That beyond question there exists 'in Paisley and
its
...neighbourhood distress of a most appalling nature
among,, the ,working population ; and that from ac-
'counts received by the deputation since they left
Scotland, that distress is greatly on the increase :
Eeveral hundreds .having -.come upon the Relief
fund, in addition to • upwards of 4,000 previously
upon it; and these receiving a:Most miserably inadequate
supply of the merest necessaries-of "life ; and that there
is reason to apprehend a large "increase of the privations
of the operatives during the severity of the approaching
winter."

.1)r. St.trcn then rose and was proceeding to make
some remarks in. defence of the Corn-laws, and to state
his intention -to ,propose an amendment on the subject,
when he was called to order by the
Rev. Mr. PRENDERGAST, and after a short discussion,
in which Capt. Aelicrley supported pr. Sleigh, it was de-
cided he wits out of circler; and his amendment was with-
drawn.

The original motion having been seconded by Mr.
Stephenson, was put and carried unanimously.
. Mr. JOHNSON in proposing the second resolution—
" That the local resources are altogether inadequate to
meet a distress so deep and general, that, in point of
fact, these resources are already exhausted, and that
therefore an appeal to the publicinLon(ma
thatn he
d els
where has become absolutely necessary"—said,
had known Paisley twenty years, and could state
from his own knowledge that , the distress was
was not confined to the operatives, but had reached the
manufacturers themselves, and that those who lied re-
lieved the operatives in 1837 were now in no con-
dition to do so, but were nearly as badly off as
their workmen. The operatives of Paisley had great
claims on the citizens of London, for they were
.the manufacturers, of fabrics, from the sale of which
many most respectable and,,ivealthy houses in London
had derived a large profit and, if he did not mistake,
the citizens of London .would not be backward in "holding
out a helping hand to those who were in need.
Such was the distreasin Paisley that some of those per-
sons, who a few" years ago could have retired with a com-
petency, were now in the greatest distress; and in one
case it had led to the lossnQcason, and indeed no one
knew the depth of the. Misery,and distress that was expe-
rienced before the parties woUldmake any public admission
of it. He trusted the meeting would throw the shield of their
protection over tho4' starving and industrions people,
and prevent them carrying their talents and resources
to another country ; because if they escaped utter desti-
tution and death, they had no other alternative than to
emigrate to some other part of the world.
Mr. CARLISLE, as a native of Paisley, seconded the re-
solution. He believed the distress was not at all-exag-
gerated. He had seen many of these unfortunate men
himself who had walked all the way from Paisley to
London, and who were literally in a state of the most
utter destitution as regarded food and clothing.
The resolution was then put and carried unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN then read a list. of the subscriptions
that had 'been received since the meeting had commenced
which included

Sir Robert Peel
" Sir James Graham
Lord Rinnaird lO 0 0
. .
Miss Kinnaird - ' • '
• ,fIS • •5 0
~ 0
A. Moak, Esq., M.P.
(In addition to 1001. previously given)
Alexander Rogers, (Chairman) . 25 0' 0
P, M. Stewart, M.P.', ...., 25 0 0
(In addition to 251., previously given.)
C. Tennent and Co: ' ' '
J. lAPV-iear, Esq
Lord James Stewart
John Rankins, Esq.
10 0 0
Carlisle, Pitman, and Co.. 2O 0 0
W. Stevenson, Esq 25 0 0
.
Rev. J. Prendergast

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Mr. HASTIE moved the following resolution :
" That the following gentlemen be appointed a Com-
mittee (with power to add to their number) for soliciting
subscriptions in and about London ; and that with
this view they shall immediately print and circu-
late a short statement of the case drawn up by. the
Deputation, and that the Committee shall hold their first
meeting at the rising of this meeting." •
Thereafter it is moved, " That the thanks of the meet-
ing be given to Mr. Sheriff Rogers, for his able, impar-
tial, and Courteous conduct in the chair."
Mr. P. STEWART,
M.P., seconded the motion. Ho
had studiously kept aloof
,from the proceedings of the
Deputation, 'manse the statement he. had made in his
place in Parliament had been„ considered as much ex-
-
aggerated ; yet, in fact, it eras even understated. He
was most anxious to .lighten the, distress' of all, and-
would do what was in his power, in his place in Parlia-
ment,•to find out and obviate the causes of that distress.,
On the motion of Dr. BURNS, the names of . Mr.
Hastie and Mr. Stewart were added, and the motion
was passed.

Mr. HENDERSON moved, and Bailie MURRAY seconded,
a motion of thanks to the Chairman, which was passed
with
.acclamation.

The CHAIRMAN shortly returned thanks, and the
meeting separated.

SIR HARCOURT LEES AGAIN.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
(RECEIVED THIS DAY.)
MALTON RACES—THURSDAY.
Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, and 20 added. Mile and a

half heats.

Mr. Hadfield's Pheon, 3 yrs (Marson) 1 1
Mr. Bell's Mary O'More, 3 yrs 2 2
Mr. Catton's Candidate, 3 yrs 4 3
Mr. Simpson's Aggressor, 3 yrs 3 4
The Innkeepers' Purse of 15 sovs, and a Sweepstakes
of 3 sovs each, two miles, were won in two heats by
Mr. Milners' br fby Falcon, dby Y. Phantom, 4 yrs,
(Marson) beating Mr. Metcalfe's Donna Maria, 3 yrs,
and two others.
The Hurdle Race Stakes of 2sovs each, and 10 added,
two miles, were won in two heats by Mr. Simpson'sAg-
gravator, beating the Romp and Prince Albert.
NEWPORT PAGNEL STEEPLE CHASE ENTRY.
Selim, Lazzsroni, Oak Stick, The Bride, George
Reins, Croxby, LOttery, Gal-lad, Goblin, Charity, Ze-
thus, Perfection, White Stockings, Sam Weller, Luck's
all, Merchant; Little Combermere, Nottingham, Wild
Irish Girl, Coronation, Little Tommy, Anonymous,
Danebury, Festival, Dr. Faustus, Consul, The Romp,
Mischief, Peter Simple, Triumph, and Roderick Random.
COURSING.

A RDROSS A N CLUB, OCT. 14 AND 15.—The Cup was
won by Mr. Pollok's Mary Gray ; the Tyro Stake by
Dr. Brown's Vulcan ; and the Eglinton Stake by Major
Mackay's Colonel.
LYME PARK, OCT. 14 AND 15.—The All-aged Cup was
won by Mr. Eden's Emerald ; and the Puppy Cup by
Mr. Eden's Edhamby.
HOLY WELL HUNT, OCT. 20.—The Stakes were won
by Mr. Mostyn's Celeste.
ETTRICK FOREST, OCT. 12.—The Collar was won by
MIS. Walker's Whisker, and the Sweepstakes by Mr.
Lockhart's Ruble.
LATEST BETTING AT MANCHESTER.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES.-40 to 20 agst Melody c,
100 to 8 agst The Young-'un, 10 to 1 agst Compensation,
and 12 to 1 agst Broadwath.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
Essex Union hounds meet on Saturday, at Hazeleigh
Hall—half-past ten.
East Essex hounds, Tuesday, at Balmer; Thursday,
at Panfield; Saturday, at Moor Gardens--half-past ten.
Lord Duck's bounds, Tuesday, at Southerup ; Thurs-
day, at Crud well ; Saturday, at Swindon—half-past ten.
Mr. Farquharson's hounds, Monday, at Hook Park ;
Tuesday, at Armswell ; Wednesday, at Dogberry turn-
pike—eleven.

- Mr. Drax's hounds, Monday, at Sturminster, Newton-
bridge ; Wednesday, at Mudford-bridge ; Friday, at
Henstridge Ash Inn.
Middleton harriers, Monday, atLower Pertwood Farm;
Friday, at Bowles' Barrow—eleven.
Mr. Long's harriers, Monday, at Gore Cross Farm ;
Friday, at Keevil—eleven.
M. H., Monday, at Qulliford Tree ; Wednesday, at
Stinsford Cross ; Friday, at Longbredy Gate—eleven.
York and Ainsty hounds, Monday, at Shire's Bar ;
Tuesday, at Red House; Thursday, at Markington; Sa-
turday, at Naburn—half-past ten.
Eddlethorpe hounds, Monday, at Birdsall House ;
Wednesday, at Westow ; Friday, at Seampston Bridge
—half-past ten.
Earl of Harewood's hounds, Monday, at Spacey
House ; Wednesday, at Colingham Bar ; Friday, at
Wighill Village—half-past ten.

•
GREAT ROWING MATCH.
The long-expected match between Newel and Double-
dee, and Phelps and George Campbell, took place yes-
terday, and was a very beautiful contest throughout.
These men are all well-known first-raters. Newel is con-
sidered on all hands, or at any rate by competent judges,
as the next best man on the river to Charles Campbell,
the champion of the Thames, and his partner, Double-
dee, has signalised himself as a fine powerful oarsman ;
and, as far as size could go, this pair certainly had the
advantage over their antagonists. Phelps has, for many
years, ben a great public favourite, and his partner, G.
Campbell, was the winner of the sovereigns given by the
Iron Steam-boat Company. Both are exceedingly game
men, but Campbell is an exceedingly little man. The
match was for 40Z, the distance being from Westminster
to Putney. Betting was brisk at five and six to four on
Newel and his partner, but the takers were equal, and
as the time for the start approached, the odds fell
slightly. At half-past four the men appeared at the
starting-place, Newel and Doubledee in Mr. Wallace's,
and their opponents in Mr. Crockford's boats. Newel
won' the choice of station,"and went to the pier on the
Middlesex side. In the one wherry Newel had the la-
bour forward, and in the other Campbell was similarly
disposed. The signal was given, and they were fitr. It
was a very swift start, the lead being taken by Campbell
and his partner. All parties laid down well to -their
work, and Campbell's boat went almost a length in ad-
vance, but could not maintain it.. Newel slashed up, and
off the Horseferry they were oar and oar. A most de-
termined struggle followed; in which, after rowing a few
yards, Newel and his partner took the lead, and first
passed through Vauxhall-bridge a length ahead. The
strength of the men throughout the next reach appeared
unabated, and they arrived at Battersea in much the
same position as at Vauxhall. So slight was the diffe-
rence as they gained Wandsworth Meadows that a stroke
would have changed the fortune of .the day ; but Newel
Continued to lead, and he and his,partmer won,the match
by about five seconds only. Considering the time of
year the match was well attended.
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