The Sun.
London, England, 1859-10-03 00:00:00

PARLIA

!EFORM.

The following has been forwarded to us for pub-

lication in our columns :

Parliamentary Reform Committee,
15, King-street, Cheapside, Oct. 1, 1859.
Sir,—The Reformers of the United Kingdom have
been so far successful in their efforts as to prevent
the passing of a delusive and. dishonest Reform Bill;
and the ministers by whom it was submitted to the
House of Commons have been, by the vote of the

newly-elected Parliament, dismissed from office as
unworthy of public confidence. Their successors,
with the advantage of this experience, are pledged
to bring forward in the ensuing session of Parlia-
ment a measure of Reform. On its character must

depend the continuance of the present Liberal
Administration, while the extent of the Reform
which is attainable must be determined by the re-
quirements of the people, and the vigour and ear-
nestness with which they are presented to the

Legislature.
The committee retain their conviction that no
measure of Reform can be regarded as a settlement
which does not include a very large extension of the
suffrage, both in counties and boroughs ; an equita-
ble re-distribution of seats, in proportion to the
population and property of the constituencies ;
an assimilation of electoral laws for England,
Scotland, and Ireland ; and such protection to
the voter, by means of ballot, as may effectually
prevent the flagrant corruption and intimida-
tion which have increasingly shown themselves
during late elections, and which threaten to un-
dermine the political institutions of the country.
They are especially anxious that at the present
juncture Reformers should, with united energy, at
once reiterate these reasonable demands, and be
fully prepared to pronounce how far they are fairly
complied with in the Ministerial Bill, when it is
introduced into Parliament. The evenly-balanced
condition of political parties, the tranquil state of
the country, the establishment of European peace,
and the discussions of the late session, render the
present a most favourable opportunity for combina-
tion among all earnest and sincere Reformers, so as
to secure the best practicable adjustment of this
great constitutional question.
If a committee or association exists in your
neighbourhood it should at once assemble and
declare, by public meeting, the need which there
is for a more faithful representation of the
people in the House of Commons, and the
means by which, according to the judgment of the
meeting, such a representation can be secured.
At such a meeting a petition should be adopted
to the House of Commons, and care should be taken
that the proceedings are reported by the public
press. Petitions should be signed by the public at
places, or at tables in the thoroughfares; to which
everybody will have access. Two or three earnest
individuals in teach town can mike all the arrange-
ments which are necessary.
If a committee or association is not yet in exis-
tence, one should be originated at once, by public
meeting, or otherwise.
Every movement should be adapted to the
locality, and sustained by local ability and re-
sources.
The resolutions and reports of such meetings
should be transmitted to the members of the House
of Commons, with whom you have influence, and
correspondence maintained with them on the sub-
ject of Reform throughout the session.
Silence will be interpreted to mean indifference,
will encourage the opponents of the people's rights,
and render unavailing the most strenuous efforts of
tneir advocates. It is confidently hoped that, in
your district, the committee may rely ou your.per-
sonal co-operation in the present struggle, the issue
of which cannot be doubtful if popular opinion is
vigorously expressed. They will be ready, on fur-
ther correspondence, to afford you every assistance
in their power. By order of the committee.
Your obedient servant,
EDWARD S. PRYCR, Secretary.
The following are the nomes of the committee :
W, H. Ashursti, Esq. J. P. Gassiot, Esq.
Hon.F.H.F.Berkeley, M.P. Charles Gilpin, Esq., M.P.
Thomas Bazley, Esq., M.P. John Greene, Esq., M.P.
John Biggs, Esq., M.P. Geo. Hadfield, Esq., M.P.
J. A. Blake, Esq., M.P. Wm. Hargreaves, Esq.
J. F. Bontems, Esq. James Kershaw, Esq., M.P.
George Bowyer, Esq., M.P. Wilfrid Lawson, Esq., M.P.
L. Brabazon, Esq. W. S. Lindsay, Esq., M.P.
John Brady, Esq., M.P. S. Lucas, Esq.
John Bright, Esq., M.P. Duncan M‘Laren, Esq.
A. R. Bristewe, Esq., M.P. P. McMahon, Esq., M.P.
Chas. S. Butler, Esq., M.P. Edward Miall, Esq,
James Caird, Esq., M.P. Charles Neste, Esq.
F. M. Callcutt, Esq. Donald Nicoll, Esq,
P. Caratairs, Esq. GuildfordOnslow,Esq./M•P•
J. Chalice, Esq., M.D. Arthur Otway, Esq.
Robert Charles, jun., Esq. A. W. Paulton, Esq.
James Clay, Esq., M.P. Henry Pease, Esq., M.P.
Richd. Cobden, Esq., M.P. R. N. Philips, Esq.
W. Coningham, Esq., M.P. J. A. Roebuck, Esq., M.P.
Wm. Connell, Esq,
Wm. Roupell, Esq.' M.P.
Lord F. Conyngham. Titus Salt, Esq., M.P.
Wm. Cox, Esq. B. Samuelson, Esq.
Frank Crossley, Esq., M.P. Wm. Scholefield, Esq., M.P.
, George Dawson, Esq. J. B. Smith, Esq., M.P.
J. H. Dillon, Esq. James Stansfeld, Esq., M.P.
L. L. Dillwyn, Esq., M.P. Horace St. John, Esq.
Frederick, Doulton, Esq. Major-Gen. T. PThompson.
T. S. Duncombe, c Esq., M.P. L. Waldron, Es M.P.
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J. P. Edwards, Esq. G. H. Whalley, Esq. M.P.
C. H. Elt, Esq. James White, Esq.
Lord Fermoy, M.P., E. C. Whitehurst, Esq.
W. J. Fox., Esq., M.P. Wm. Williams, Esq
,M.P.
,s,