The Sun.
London, England, 1835-01-20 00:00:00

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but maintain his position by place and power, plunder aro:
a pension list. Such, in my opinion, must be the effects.
of proceedings such as have lately taken place—but
of this fact let our rulers be assured, the people
obtain their rights, they will have cheap and good go-
vernment, with equal laws to all : they seek to obtain
them by peaceful reform ; but if they. are withheld by
fraud or power, they and their children will wring them
from the hands of those who withhold by that other means
of Reform, which no man can mention without shudder-
ing, I mein by revolutionary force. The result of the late
measure cannot, I think, have been contemplated by the
Monarch ; he has already produced that collision which wag
so long feared by him and his advisers, a collision not be-
tween the representatives, but between the oligarchy and
the people. No minister can consent to succeed the Tories
but on one primary condition, that he shall have absolute
power to create such an influence in the upper house of
parliament as shall secure co-operative purpose bet ween,then:
and the Commons ; in other words, as shall cause sebmissioi'
from the Peers to the people. Come when this may, and it
must come soon, you will find me ready to do my.duty. I
have stood, and if need be, will fall, in defence of the rights.
of my order—the people. Reports are abroad that in the
event of the-new Parliament not being pliant to Tory pur-
poses, that they will again be dissolved. I will not give ear
for one moment to so monstrous a notion. -No Monarch
can be so weak, no counsellors so treacherous, as to venture
on so fatal a course, which would probably ensure the de-
struction of the peerage and the throne. His Majesty has
required your advice. You have tendered it to him through
me your representative. Would he dare to tell his people:-
that they had been treacherous to themselves in the choice
of their delegates, and that In; commanded them to revise
their 'choice ? If so, let every constituency who are satis-
fied with their members, command their remaining in the
neighbourhood of Westminster until they had again made
return to the new writs, and thus thanking his Majesty for
his kind opportunity of re-considering their late resolve, tell
him that they had no intention to reverse it. But how
would the supplies be furnished during this interregnum of
discussion between the crown and the people ? Not one
shilling would be suffered to pass holm the public treasury.
And then another point - must be settled ; seeing that the
present prerogative may be used to the injury of those who
confided it, it will be proper to impose-a further limit upois
its exercise, thus abridging the power which was delegated
tor the public welfare and employed for the common injury.
But I scout the very notion of such infatUation.• I 'know
that our King has a truly British feeling, and I pray that:
he may seek his guidance in the answer to his present;
appeal, and not regard the interested whisperings of a •rapa-
mos and fanatical court. The result of our elections de-
cides the present fate of liberty in Europe. The electors
of these united kingdoms are not only responsible to them-
selves, but to millions who groan beneath the iron rule of-
despotism in Poland, Germany, and Italy. Even the cause
as:Lberty in France hovers with anxious fate over the impend-
ing issue 9f our final struggle. You will be not only the sa-
viours of your own country, but the deliverers of Europe.
The Tory prints te;:ld you of re-action. Sir J. Beckett, at
Leeds, pointed to the proof in the coming forward of three
Tories to represent the city of London. Look to his proof.
and judge him thereby. On the first day's poll the highest.
Tory on the list was 920 below the lowest reformer. Is
this their best proof of re-action ? I suspect be will find it
a reverse progression to his cause. Appeals are now made
to wives and daughters by the Standard and other papers,
calling upon them to exert their influence to save their
husbands and fathers from the destructive consequences
Of revolution, and as they are pleased to say, save them
from the consequences of their own act. Gentlemen.
I look forward with anxiety to our first meeting ; and it
it be our fortune to see an amendment, declaratory of ern-
tire want of confidence by the people in the present minis-
ters, carried on the first night of the approaching session,
I can assure you, that no event could gladden my heart
with equal delight to the thundering cheers of the honest
representatives of the people proclaiming their victory,
and declaring to the Tories their dismissal from power,
and their extinction for ever as a party. Gentlemen, I
have never yet Been a visitant at court, but on such an oc-
casion, I should deem it my duty to accompany the Corn•
mons of England to present our amended address to hie
Majesty ; and I hope that every independent man woulo
support, by his presence before the throne, the sentiments
and purpose of his constituents. Gentlemen, I can assure
you that the feeling of pride in being the representative 04.-.
so independent a constituency, -alone supports me in the
fatigue of an arduous duty ; believe me, that. a representa-
tive who faithfully discharges his trust, sacrifices his health.
pleasure, and all personal considerations and comforts ; but.
these, and every thing, I am ready to yield up, if their sa-
crifice can in any way serve the interests of my country.
Twice have I been honoured with your confidence ; and let
me declare to you, that knowing the borough of Gateshead
stands foremost for the character of its independent consti-
tuency, it will be my constant care never to disgrace its
choice by discovering the unworthiness of its representa-
tive. Gentlemen, with sincerity I give you " Prosperity to
the borough of Gateshead."

The CHAIRS! 1N then proposed the health of Mrs. Rip-
pon and the family at Stanhope Castle.
Mr. RIPPON returned thanks.

The following toasts were also drunk :—" The indc
pendence of the city of Durham ;" " the Liberty of the
Press," &c., &c., and several very excellent songs were
sung. The company broke up about ld o'clock, highly
gratified with the entertainment ; and the viands, wines,
&c., were very creditable to Mrs. Calvert.