The Sun.
London, England, 1832-04-30 00:00:00

REFORM MEETING OF THE BURGESSES

AND INHABITANTS OF DUNDEE.

(From the Dundee Courier.)

The public meeting to which we alluded last
week was held in the Steeple Church, at two
o'clock, on Monday last. Soon after the hour, the
church, which is reckoned capable of containing
about 3,000 persons, was nearly filled ; and every
corner of it would have been filled, had not the doors
and passages been blocked up by persons who did
not take the requisite pains to find sitting accommo-
dation in parts where it might have been found.
On the motion of Mr. ANDREW WILLISON,
writer, Provost LINDSAY was called to the Chair,
and Mr. George Milne, writer, was appointed clerk.
Provost LINDSAY observed, that the meeting had
been called to consider the propriety of petitioning
the House of Lords to pass the Reform Bill exactly
as it had been sent up by the Commons.—(Cheer-
ing.) It was incumbent on the people to come
forward and state their determination to have the
entire Bill as sent up by the Commons,—to show
the Lords that no reaction has taken place, unless
what is meant by reaction be a more decided deter-
mination than ever in favour of the Bill.—(Conti-
nued cheering.) It was highly proper that a peti-
tion, embodying these sentiments, should proceed
from this large and populous town; he had no
doubt but the Town Council would nnanitaously
give their sanction to it, and authorise the town's
seal to be attached to it, to mark their approbation
of the sentiments it contains.—(Great cheering.)
Mr. GEORGE MILNE, writer—" Gentlemen, allow
me cordially to second the adoption of the petition.
The Anti-Reformers ask, Why these frequent meet-
ings ? why meet to give utterance to the same stale
and threadbare sentiments ? The answer is, that
we are determined to repeat our setiments till they
be properly attended to. The question proceeds from
those who, by means of the present corrupt system,
have found their way into the people's pockets, and
wish to retain the power of emptying them, with-
out giving any thing in return.—(Cheers and
laughter.) As stated in the petition, it is for no
vague or indefinite objects—for no imag;nary bene-
fits—that we have entered the lists with the Anti-
Reformers. Our hostility towards them, and to the
system of misgovernment of which they have been
—but shall no longer he—the successful supporters,
is ba-ed on those great and fundamental principles,
which, being legitimate deductions from natural rea-
son, are not subject to alteration by change of time
or place, but influence the judgment of mankind at
all times in a similar manner. Government is indis-
pensably necessary for the protection of persons and
property ; and the essence of a good Government
is, that these shall be protected at the least possible
expense. The enormous expense which the Anti-
Reformers wish us to pay for our protection, is the
cause of our quarrel with them. They tell us that
we are, upon the whole, very well off in this country
—that, instead of being dissatisfied with things as
they are, we should be thankful that our heads are
allowed to remain on our bodies.—(Cheers and
laughter.) This may be very convenient doctrine
for them, but it is not so palatable to us. We want
them not only to let our heads alone, but to keep
their fingers out of our pockets. We know the bad
system under which we have been governed. We
have met three times to petition for its correction ;
and, if we are required to meet another time on
the same subject, it will be to do an act of our own
in our own favour.—(Loud cheering and laughter.)
It has been impudently asserted that the people will
be contented with a less measure of Reform than
the one passed by the Commons—that they have
been brought to such a temper that they will com-
promise the matter. We must show the falsehood
of such assertions. Reform is an indispensable pre-
liminary to the lessening and removal of our burdens
—to the correction of the numerous abuses by which
we are surrounded—to the abolition of the odious
law of entail—the obnoxious corn laws, and mono-
polies of every description, especially the extinction
of corporations, which fetter industry and intelli-
gence.—(Loud cheering.) For the correction of
these and similar abuses, nothing less than the mea-
sure of Reform proposed by his Majesty's ministers
will answer; and if, with our eyes open, we submit
to any thing short of that measure, it will be our
own fault."
Mr. FETTER moved certain Resolutions as an
Amendment, which were read, but not seconded,
though received with considerable applause.
Mr. W. CIIRISTIE rose amid much cheering.
" Having been so frequently," he said, " a party in
petitioning the House of Lords on the Reform ques-
tion, and seeing the arrogant infatuation with which
the people's petitions have hitherto been treated in
that Hospital of Incurables, I had determined, until
these few days, rather to oppose, than otherwise, all
further petitioning until that House showed signs of
repentance, by displaying more sympathy with the
feelings and wants, and wishes of their fellow-coun-
trymen—(Cheers.)—considering Lit derogatory to
the character of the free-born sons of the British
Islands (and as one of that democracy, too, which
the lordlings affect so much to despise) to approach
them again in the shape of a petitioner.—(Continued
cheering.) But having had recent communication's
with friends both here and elsewhere, of whose judg-
ment and patriotism I entertain a high opinion, 1
have been induced to wave my own views in thi•
instance, on grounds of expediency, and to concur
In the present petition to the utmost of my power.
The people of these kingdoms have been trodden
oppoprnesbsyioan, hbaosewefvaecrtieoxe
faction for
expenyears;sive, will,
orat
lbeur:
bring its cure.—(Cheering ) Our aristocracy hay,
(reef, very industriously sowing the storm; and it
hey do not change their course very speedily, I
predict that they will reap the whirlwind.—(Cheer-
mg.) Let them throw out the people's Bill again,
and hereditary wisdom, with all its paraphernalia,

ill be sent with a vengeance, at no distant day.
into the land of chimeras.—(Tremendous cheering.)
Mr. JOHN PENNY moved that a clause he inserted
in the petition, praying that the 10/, franchise
c' ruse might be retained, as any attempt to heighten
it would be extremely unpalatable to the peoples
and, if successful, would be looked upon as a direct
v'olation of the pledges of the Ministry. He was
the more particular in bringing this under the notice
of the Ministry, as he had seen that Earl Grey had
asserted, that although " he would be sorry that any,
a!teration took place in the 10/. franchise clause, or
in the number of boroughs to be disfranchi,ed, yet
he held that such a deviation did not interfere with.
the principle of the Bill." If such a statement pro-
ceeded from Earl Grey, what might be expected
from the Anti-Reformers? He moved that the fol-
lowing clause should be added to the petition.
" That it is the unanimou! opinion of this meeting, that
the 101 clause and the disfranchi.ing clause in the Reform
Bill are the most important parts of the Bill ; and that
raising the qualification for electors, or reducing the num-
ber of boroughs as they stand in Schedule A, is a departure
from the principles of the Bill, and would, in the opinion
of this meeting, allowed by the Ministry, be a direct
violation of their pledges to the country."
Mr..TamEs BUIK seconded the amendment.
Provost LINDSAY thought that Mr. Penny's ideas
were sufficiently stated in the petition, although par-
ticular reference was not made to the details of the
bill. The petition was referred to, and the opinion
of the meeting seemed to coincide with the views of
the Provost.

Mr. EDWARD 8U1K..--A9 one of the working
classes of Dundee, he rose to recommend the adop-
tion of the petition which had just now been read—
a petition which, for plain down truth and strength
of argument, he considered superior to any which
their Lordships had ever received from any town in
Scotland. In addition to the above petition, be
would also move the adoption of a memorial to his
Majesty's Ministers, embodying the resolutions
which Mr. Penny had just read, with the addition of
a clause, praying that the Ministers would use the
King's prerogative in a creation of Peers.—( Cheers.)
Mr. JAMES Bum, weaver, begged to state the
reasons which induced him to have the 101. clause
adverted to in the petition. It was well known that
the party which had gone over to the support of the
Ministry was Lord Wharncliffe and his followers;
and everybody knew that these individuals opposed
the franchise being so low as 10/. They were not
real Reformers—they had not the ground of the
matter in them--they were the stony-ground Re-
formers, who would wither and putrefy when ex-
posed to the sunshine of democracy. (Laughter.)
Mr. CHRISTIE, haulier, could see no good reason
why the Mmistry should not be held to their pledges.
The pledges as to the 10/. franchise, the disfran-
chisement arid enfranchisement of boroughs, were
given in the face of the country, anti the country
accepted them. He had on many oecusions stated
his wish that the qualification might be so low as 5/.,
but if it was raised to 1.5/. he would rather that the
Bill was rejected.—(Cheers.) If it suited the views
of the meeting, he would propose that a separate
memorial be prepared for the Ministry, embodying
the views of the meeting as to the pledges given
and accepted, and introducing at the same time the
propriety of the creation of Peers. The meeting
unanimously agreed to the proposal; and, on the
suggestion of Provost Lindsay, Mr. Christie was re-
quested to prepare the memorial, which he at once
agreed to.

-The petition, as read by Provost Lindsay, was
carried amidst rapturous applause, and ordered to be
transmitted to Earl Camperdown for presentation.
The thanks of the meeting were then voted to
Provost Lindsay, after which the meeting broke up.

In the New North Briton of Saturday there
is an admirable wood-cut illustrative of the late grand
Edinburgh Reform Meeting, which conveys an imposing
idea of the countless numbers who attended that meeting.
The well known Dr. WILLIAM THoMPSoN,
a Szotchman; driving the trade of an author in London,
and who completed the life of PHILIP of Spain, left unfi-
nished by Dr. WATSON, of St. Andrew's, had prepared a
work in which he seriously attempted to prove that
BUONAPARTR's real name was JOHN OSWALD, and that he
vas the son of a goldsmith in Edinhurgh. OswALD, who
had commanded a regiment in the Republican service, he
argued, was a man of enterprise and a great admirer of
OSSIAN'S Poems, as was also, he said, BOONAPART2;
-Upon this slender foundation, the D )ctor had contrived to
raise a great superstructure of argument and conjecture.
He was prevented, however, from publishing his theory, in
consequence of a discovery made by a friend who happened
to dine with General PAOLI, on the very day after he had
heard Dr. THOMPSON read his manuscript; when the
General mentioned that he not only knew BUONAPARTIC's
early history perfectly well, but h,d actually held him up
at the baptismal font. —B irmingham Journal.

BOBBIN-NET TURN-OUT.—On Wednesday
the workmen engaged in the large factory at New Radford
struck for a regulation of wages, which they allege is be-
neath the average price given by other masters in the same
trade. It appears that there are several lace-machines of
the extraordinary width of twenty and sixteen quarters,
the proprietor having nineteen machines above three yards
wide. The dispute originates in a charge made to the
workmen of 4s. per set for the machine bobbins windit g
in the machines above three yards in width, and one she!..
ling for the narrow machines, which is against the mist, Ea
of the trade, not being charged by other employers. By
this practice the machines of extra width are not paid in
the same ratio as the narrow machines, though the work-
men state that the labour and the skill is much increased,
the former even to endanger their health, and that their
employer obtains an additional price for their net. The
object, therefore, of the workmen is to obtain a regulation,
not an advance.—Nottingham Review.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET FRIDAY,
APRIL 27.—The business transacted in out cotton market
during the week has again been limited, and from the
little disposition manifested by the trade to purchase, be-
yond what they immediately require, the quotations of last
week are with difficulty realized, either in American or
Brazil descriptions, excepting in the best qualities 0f
Maranhams, and in Pernems, which, from their scarcitYl
continue to command full prices. 400 bales of Brazil and
60 Bengal have been taken for export. The dales of the
week amount to 10,370 bags, viz.-400 Sea Island
Georgia, 11d. to 16d. ; 40 stained ditto, 6ial. to Bd.
4,790 Upland ditto, 6,-A
-d. to 711 d. ; 1,760 Alabama, 6d.
to 62,1 ; 850 New Orleans, 60. to Bd. ; 630, Pernam-
buco, 81d. to 9d. ; 660 Bahia and Macaio, 6i.1. to 71d. ;
650 Maranham, 7d. to lid. ; 180 Demerara, 81'1- to
9a I. ;20 West India, 6p. ; 260 Egyptian, 7 to
'Md. ; 30 Surat, sitl. to si-d. ; and 60 Bengal, 4id. to
411. lb. Import, 45,445 bags. The sales of cotton re-
ported to-day are 300 Bahia, at 6id. to 7+,1. ; and 900
American descriptions, from 64d. to 74d., making a total
of 8,200 Dales, at former rates.

Mr. BECKFORD'S tower, on Lansdown was
broken into on Wednesday morning about two o'clock, aDd
property to the amount of 400/. was stolen therefroolo
the thieves were fortunately disturbed ere they had coal'
pleted their designes, or it is probable that they would
nave carried off valuables to an immense an3ount.--Bristoi
Mercury.

AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH.--On Wed'
nesday afternoon as Mr. fIArNEs, gardener, living a$
Larkhall, was taking his tea about six o'clock, he fell sutl"
lenly from his chair and instantly expired. The deceso,
was only in his 42nd year, and had not experienced t"
slightest apparent inii4position—Bristpl Mercury.
The prosecution of felons at the late As•
t7zes for Somerset cost tile county the enormous soul °(
3,300/,

GIGANTIC FISIL-011 Tuesday the 17th ir
stant, an eel of extraordinary size was taken in a stake Of •
at Petty, near this town ; •the length of the fish wasfeet, and it weighed :Pi-lbs. The same day a halibut (-
rare fish in our frith)
was caught at Rosernarkie, Whie'l
a eighed 7 0 pounds.—lnverness Courier.
HORRIBLE EXCITEMENT IN THE FRENCII
PROVINCES.--Tile horrible impression that Government
intends to poison the people, has reached the country parts
id Franc. At Never, the following extraordinary occur-
rence took place :—A medical student, fond of botany,
was seen walking on the bank of a river which rung
through Nevers, and occasionally stooping to pick up s,
pl ant in or near the river. A man came up, and accosted
him—" You are washing your hands in the river, Sir,
said he ; " Yes, my friend, I am," replied the student.
With that the stranger made a signal, when a fellow, with
pair of mastiffs, appeared, and in an instant the doge
were Pet upon the youth. It was only by the most el"
ot rfa ohrids inary
assailants.exertions
however,t hew
gasuat offHe, bletomeistehaupteitthaenyit's.eri,
riot's injure'.—London ilf,dical and Surgical Journal'.

PRICES OP 'STOCKS THIS TAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. -
110 St .ck
'Per Cent. ROl.
9pe r Cent. Cons.
)6 per Cent. — South Sea Stock
Ditto Red. 915¢?4 Old Annuities
9ew3)iper Cent. 92% 31/6 New Ditto ............ -••• ••••
per Cent. Atin.il7'26 .... 3 per Cent. Ann. 1751 -
1 Per Cent. IS2e 100 Mi Ex. Bills, £l,OOO l6 14 nn .
‘ink Long Ann to expire Ditto ...... .....500 l6 IS pm.
Jan. 5, 1860 16 9-16 li i Ditto Small
Oct. 10, 1859 — Ditto Commercial —pm
Jan 5, 1860 l6 15-16 Ditto Advertised
Jan. 5, 1880 - Bank for Account .2149.
April 5, ISM — India for Account —
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Jan. 5. 1870 — Cons for May '2:3

PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS '
Austrian Bonds 91% j
Belgian Bonds
Ditto 5crip....214 4i 3 244 pm.
Ditto Account 214, 3 ',', pm.
Brazilian Bonds 4714 8,4 8
I 'Ditto Account .17,4 84
BueGos Ayres 80nd5........
Ditto Account —
Chilian Bonds .. l6
Ditto Account
Columbian Bonds 9';.,; 10
Ditto Account —
Ditto Bonds, 1821 ll%
Danish Bonds 671 A
Ditto Account —
Creek Bonds ........
Ditto Bonds, ¶825 ... 301,:, 30
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)Lexican Bonds, 5 per rent —
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Ditto, 6 per cent
Ditto Account
Neapolitan

THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
iPeruvian Bonds

Ditto Account 11
Portuguese Bonds 493,4
Ditto Account

Regency Scrip
Ditto Account O'ei pm.
IPrussian Bonds
i Ditto Account —

Ditto Bonds, 1822
Russian tionds, 189', ,)8% 8
Ditto Account 9'i V,
New Loan 93%
iSpanish Bonds, 1821 l4l,
Ditto Account —
Ditto Bondi, is 23 127%,
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French Rentes, sp. c. 97f —c.
Exchange 9.5f 70c.
..—.... :, per cent. —f —c.
: Exchange —f —c.
,Dutch Scrip l4 37i, 41.,',
Ditto Account 437/. 4%
French Scrip —

PRICES OF SHARES THIS DAY AT ON 0-CLOCK.
Paid, Per Share.
Anglo Mex. Min. Co. (iss. at 51. pm.) XlOO 71.‘
E.;lanos Mining Company £l5O 140
Brazilian Imp. Min. Co. (Isl. at 5/. pm.) C2{) 42
Ditto St. John Del Rey
Ditto Cocaes
eritish Iron Mining Company £so
Columbian Mining Co. (isi. at Si. pin.) 47 :11.4
English Mining Company I2I 1.
General Mining Association ZW, 4I Real del Monte Mining C 0...., —7%
United Mex. Min, co. ass. at 21. p 14%
Ditto 40 4%
Ditto Subscription
Alliance Fire In6urance Com 17s.
p. .....
Protector Insurance Comp,
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