The Sun.
London, England, 1832-05-16 00:00:00

WOLVERHAMPTON, MAY 16.

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)
Ever since the resignation of Earl Grey this populous town has
been in a state of greet excitement. The meetings of the Union
are held at the Peacock Inn, where thousands of persons as-
semble every night. It is with difficulty that the people are
withheld from acts of violence.
Immediately alter the resignation of Ministers, a requisition
was most respectably signed calling a meeting for this day. The
meeting was called for eleven o'clock, at which time a number,
comprising at least from 15,000 to 20,000 persons proceeded, with
bands of music and several banners, to the Square. The Chair
was taken by It. Fryer, Esq., banker. Resolutions were adopted
to the following effiTt
Confidence in Earl Grey.
2. That trade would be suspended if the Bill were not imme-
diately passed.
3. A petition to the Commons praying that the suppliesmight
be stopped.
The speakers were, the Chairman.; Richard Fryer, Esq., jun.,
the son of the Chairman ; the Rev. Mr. Real ; the Rev. Mr.
Hunter; Messrs. Lewes, Barker, Sydney, and Simpkiss.
It was announced by Mr. Sidney that he had resigned his com-
mission in the yeomanry, and upwards of 30 out of 40, who com-
posed the Tiddesley troop, had acted in a similar manner. The
tone of the different speeches was of the most decided character,
and it is important to notice that the speakers were chiefly men
of large property. The Union is rapidly increasing ; 1300 new
members entered during last week. It is the intention of several
of the chief manufacturers to close their manufactories, and
turn their men union the world, of the question be not quickly
settled. Two thousand men will be discharged on Saturday next.
The state of things is dreadful ; how it will end, it is impossible
to decide. The Duxes of Wellington's name is heard at every
corner, accompabied not with the blessings of the people. A de_
putation, consisting of the Rev. Mr. Roar, and Messrs Fryer and
Pearson, have started for London with the petition and address.

LICHFIELD, MAY 14.

TO THE FDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,--Lichfield--the birth-place of Johnson, the cradle of
Addison—has, I am happy to inform you, taken her place
among the foremost in the sacred cause of Reform. The news
of the defeat of Ministers was received with something near a-
kin to apathy; but their resignation was a thunderbolt. A
petition to address the King to exercise his prerogative to create
Peers, was put in course of signature on the receipt of the first
intelligence ; when its result—the resignation of Ministers,
followed, a requisition for a public meeting was instantly put
forth, and to the great credit of the town clerk he took a most
active part in promoting it. At ten o'clock this morning, the
meeting was held, in the Town-hall, The High Bailiff opened
the proceedings, but from extreme ill health was obliged to
vacate the chair, which was subsequently filled by the High
Sheriff Three cheers were given, before commencing busi-
ness, for Lord Grey, three for Lord Brougham, three for
Lord J. Russell, and three for Lord Althorp. The resolutions
were moved and seconded by the Rev. Dr. Harwood, H. D.
Acland, Esq., and several other of the principal inhabitants.
The following address was adopted, and in less than two hours
and a half had received nearly 500 signatures.

A REFORMER.
"TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.
" We, your Majesty's dutiful and loyal subjects, the under-
signed electors and inhabitants of the city and county of Lich-
field, beg leave to assure your Majesty of our sincere attachment
to the principles of the British Constitution ; and at the same
time most humbly to express our belief, that the passing of the
Bill, lately introduced into Parliament, to amend the represen-
tation of the people in the House of Commons, is essential to
the maintenance of peace and good order, and to the security of
our civil and religious establishments.
" And we feel it our duty to approach your Majesty at this
awful crisis, and not without alarm and dismay, to testify our
deep regret at the recent division upon that Bill in the House of
Lords, and at the manifestation in that House of an unreasona-
ble and reckless opposition to the wishes of your Majesty's loyal
subjects,
so long and repeatedly expressed, through their repre-
sentatives in the House of Commons, and on various other legi-
timate occasions.
" We, therefore, in all humility, implore your Majesty to re.
call your late Ministers to your confidence and council, and to
adopt such measures as your Majesty in your wisdom may deem
sufficient to enable them to carry the Bill through the House of
Lords, by which the Constitution will be renovated and strength-
ened. the security of the State insured, the tranquillity of the
country restored, and satisfaction given to every class of your
Majesty's subjects."