The Sun.
London, England, 1832-07-05 00:00:00

FROME, SOMERSET.

The celebration of the pa.s•ng of the Reform Bill
took place in this town on Thursday and Friday, the
21st and 22d ult. The morning of Thursday was
ushered in by the ringing of belle, and a band of
music parading the streets. Early on that morn-
inz, a committee, appointed for the purpose, distri-
buted to the poor of the town upwards of 4,0001b5,
of meat, and 2,000 loaves of bread, the amount
having been raised by voluntary contribution. At
eleven o'cl ick, all the " Frome !Utica! Union"
as•embled in a spacious field near the market place,
the use of which was kindly given by Francis Bush,
Esq. After forming themselves in line, four abreast,
the different trades (members of the Union) made
a grand parade through the principal streets of the
town. The procession, upwards of three thousand
in number, extended about one mile and a quatter,
the order of which was as follows :

A large banner inscribed " Frome Political Union;"
a car, containing eight juvenile females; a page,
beautifully dressed in Union colours, in front, sup-
ported by other pates on foot ; a bundle of sticks,
firmly bound, supported by two Union jacks ; the Pre-
sident, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary of
the Union ; the Union band ; a car as before; the
Council of the Union ; Printing Press, at work,
with various mottoes—the Liberty of the Press,&c.
&c. Beautiful model of a ship, on a lofty staff;
sailors, in naval trim; sons of Reformers, several
hundred in number, with a host of banners of vari-
ous colours and devices, ouch as—" Our fathers
have contended for our rights; we will maintain
them ;" " Reform," " Liberty," &c. &c. This
was a very imposing spectacle. Banner—" The
Tree of Liberty ;" members of the Union, of no
distinct trade. Banner—" United for our just
Rights;" " Knowledge is Power," &c. The tai-
lors—banner, bearing the arms of the trade—motto,
c' Just like the strongest iron chain, our Union ever
shall remain." Reverse side—" May trade and
commerce now revive, then all the nation soon will
thrive." This body was headed by two seniors, in
a dress corresponding with the good old times of
Alfred the Great, and had a very ludicrous effect.
Agriculturists, dressed in white frocks; a plough in
miniature ; motto—" God speed the Plough," and
other emblems. The founders—beautiful banner,
bearing the arms of the trade; motto, " Stand firm,
and be united," with the words " Never more such
slaves we'll be, but still press on to Liberty."—
hmiths—banner; motto, " Union is Strength,"
with the appropriate words—" Steady—Perseve-
rince is sure to Conquer ;" a large 1.4 on a poll;
motto, " The Staff of Old England." The plum-
bers, glazers, and painters, with numerous and ap-
propriate mottoes and devices, emblems of the various
trades. Weavers—band of music, beautiful light
blue cloth banner, the inscription in white silk—
" Liberty is the glory of Britons ;" undernea.h,—
" The King is clothed from the Loom ;" reverse
side, " Hope is our Anchor, and Labour our Es-
tate;" a model of a loom, kept in constant motion,
blue flag, motto, " Victory is the result of British
Patience and Perseverance ;" reverse, " Liberty, an
Englishmao's birthright." Carpenters and Joiners
—band of music, banner, " The celebrated tomb of
the Boroughmongers," six men, bearing a large co:-
fin, on which is written " Fifty-six Rotten Bo-
roughs, the Members of such Boroughs, Messrs.
Twigs and Company following as mourners, on their
way to the tomb of oblivion. The procession is
passing over an arch, on which is written, " Bo-
rough Bridge," with the stream of corruption flow-
ing vet), rapidly underneath; above the procession,
" May the Rights of the People be never more in-
vaded ;" flag, " May (.od direct, and our Trade
protect ;" reverse, " May Friendship and Utitty
attend this Community." This trade was particu-
laily noticed by the beautiful devices they displayed.
Masons—banner, " May we at the commencement
la) a Good Foundation," with several specimens of
sculp•ure, finely executed; band of music; cloth-
workers and other blanches of the woollen manu-
fac ure, with many beautiful flags and banners, one
in pat titular (the Dyers) attracted consideratile at-
ten!i n. Shoemakers—banner of the trade, motto,
" May the manufacture of the Sons of Crispin be
trod on by all the world ;" reverse, " United to
Maintain—not combined to Injure ;" Union jack,
banner, " Englishmen have nobly done their
Duty ;" banner, " Attwood and Union." The
colliers and cardmakers brought up the rear; ban-
ner, a large hide, inscribed, " There is nothing like
Leather." Near this was a boy, dressed wholly of
that material; the body particularly distinguished
themselves, each wearing a large apron, with a belt,
and carrying an emblem of his trade, with the Union
colours, beautifully made of leather. A great vari-
ety of other flags arid banners were dispersed in
various parts of this vast assemblage.
The greatest order prevailed, and not the slight-
est accident or intrruption occurred to mar the
pleasures of the meeting. Unfortunately, the after-
noon and evening was very stormy which of course
threw a damp on the illumination, otherwise it
would have been very brilliant. The transparencies
were both numerous and effective. On Friday,
we had a large bonfire in the market-place, with a
great variety of excellent fireworks. A tremendous
black coffin having been prepared, with the in-
scription on each side—" Fifty-six Rotten Bc-
roughs," was in the evening carried round the town
in triumph, attended by a band of music, and about
one thousand persons of all descriptions as attendants.
Phis was preceded by a small brown loaf on a poll,
and designated a " Boroughmonger." It was then
brought into the market-place, (a ch imne
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pleasantly, with the
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sfalling on the roof;
taking fire, from some fire
of the inhabitants,
but, with the timely assistance.
and firemen, the damage sustained was but trifling.
It is most gratifying, i.t conclusion, to State, that
whole rejoicings, the peace was so well
during the
preserved, that not a single case has been taken be-
edllsof a
fore the legal authorities.

The English Government has sent a Consul
to Damascus, and another to Traprzunt ; the latter, how-
ever, resides at Erzerum.—Liamburgh Paper.
White Bait dinner parties are all the rage at
the present time. The Ship at Greenwich, and Love
grove's at Blackwall, have been unprecedently crowde
luring the past week. Amongst the distinguished guests
were the Marquess and Mirchiimess of LONDONDERRY.
Lord FREDERICK FITZCLARENCE, Marquees and Mar-
chioness of SA Las ox r,