The Sun.
London, England, 1832-05-14 00:00:00

MEETING AT LEEDS.

At a full meeting of the " Leeds Aseociation for pro-
moting, within the county of York, the free return of fit
representatives to Parqament," held at the Commercial—
buildings, Leeds, on Friday evening, GEORGE RAWSON,
E,q., in the chair, it was resolved,
"lst. That the meeting has heard with the greatest concern
and indignation, that the Reform Bill, which has received the
cordial and almost unanimous support of the people of Eng-
land, has been defeated in the House of Lords, and that the
upright and patriotic Administration of Earl Grey, who had
the full confidence of the nation, have in consequence been
compelled to retire from office, thus leaving the great measure
of Reform, so essential to the maintenance of the rights and
interests of the nation, and to the preservation of public tran-
quillity, at the mercy of those who are interested in upholding
the present system of corruption and misgovernment.
idly. That in the danger which now threatens the country,
of the total loss or very great curtailment of the Reform Bill,
and of the appointment of a Ministry resting solely on the sup-
port of a borough faction, and destitute of the national confi-
dence, it is highly expedient that public meetings should be
held without delay, for the purpose of petitioning the House of
Commons, on whose decision and energy the nation rely, not
to grant any further supplies until the Bill has received the
Royal assent. Also for the purpose of presenting ass address
to his Majesty, humbly imploring him to recall to his councils
the only Administration in whirls the people have confidence.
And that it be recommended to every parish in this county, to
present petitions and addresses in support of the same great
objects.
" idly. That a requisition be presented to the Lord-
Lieutenant, or proper authorities of the West-Riding of the
county of York, requesting that a public meeting of the in-
habitants of the Riding may be called, to be held at Wake.
field, on Wednesday, the 23d of May, to take into considera-
tion the propriety of presenting petitions to the House of
Commons, praying that no supplies may be granted until the
Reform Bill has received the Royal assent, and also of addres-
sing his Majesty to recall to his councils the only Administra.
tion in which the people have confidence."
It was further resolved that copies of these resolutions
should be forwarded by toe first post to the Lord High
Chancellor, Earl Grey, and the Members for the county ;
also to the Editors of the principal London newspapers
favourable to Reform, with a request that they would no •
lice them, and to all the influential reformers, urging upon
them the import ince of prompt and enrgetic efforts in
every district of the county.
The greatest anxiety prevails at Leeds upon the subject.
The Lord Lieutenant, it is expected, will not call the meet-
ing to be held at Wakefield ; yet there is this consolation,
—it can and will be held, despite his leave I

BRADFORD REFORM MEETING.
(From the Leeds Mercury.)
At a very numerous and respectable meeting of the in-
habitants of Bradford and its neighbourhood, convened by
the con table, and held at the Exchange-buildings, and
from thence by adjournment in front of the Piece-hall, on
Friday, the 11th day of 'May, 1832, resolutions for an ad-
dress to the King, and a petition to the Commons to stop
the supplies, were voted.
ELLIS CUNLIFFE LISTER, Esq. moved the first reso-
lution.

The motion was seconded by CHARLES HARRIS, Esq.,
and passed by acclamation.
Mr. HANSON, of Wilsden, in moving the second re-
so'ution, said, that it the present measure of reform was
not granted to the people, they would demand one still
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his Majesty's Councils, and triumphantly pass the bill
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‘a, hich hod been ■o long the subject of their solicitude.—
(Cheers.)
The Rev. E. GODWIN seconded the resolution, and
read an address to the King, praing him to recal his late
ministers, and a petition to the House of Commons, re-
questing them not to consent to any annihilation of the
Bill, and to refuse all supplies until it tiad received the
Royal assent.
Thanks were then voted to the chairman, and the
meeting, which consisted of about 3,000 persons, sepa-
rated in the most orderly manner.