The Sun.
London, England, 1828-10-25 00:00:00

tholic Clergy. He, for all the reasons he had
urged would support the Protestant Constitution,
which had made this country the most glorious in
the world. Liberty had been enjoyed by every man
in the repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts, but
it was carried a little toofar. -1-le wished to exclude
no man within the pale of the Christihn Church, but
did not wish to see Jews and Mahon-jowls admitted.
For the Dissenters ha had a high respect. (Here ten
thousand hats were waived in the air.) He thanked
them for the indulgent hearing they had given
him, and he should endeavour to obtain the same
liberality for thoso who wished to speak on the
other side.
311. SHEA and 311'. SHEIL rose almost at the same
moment. The High Sheriff declared the former to
have caught his eye first, and therefore entitled to
precedence, but first desired to know in what way
he was connected with the county of Kent.
Mr. SHEA declared, upon his honour, that
he • was a freeholder in the county. (Still uni-
versal confusion.):—The Under-Sheriff then silenced
in a manner the people by informing them the gen-
tleman attempting to speak was not Mr. Sheil but
Mr. Shea: Mr. Shea then proceeded—The Noble
Lord opposite had told the meeting that Roman
@sitholica were not deprived of any rights, but he
took upon himself to assert that he as one of
the descendants of one of the most ancient
Catholics of the County, was' robbed and alie-
nated of one of his dearest and most impor-
tant.rights. When the Noble Lord brought forward
the violence of Catholics, why did he not emanci-
pate the English ? (Hear, hear.) It was said that
the Roman Catholics, if they got. into power, meant
to upset the church; but this he denied in toto. No
set of persons were more satisfied than the Catholics
that a church establishment should be maintained.
They were perfectly convinced that the Church of
England, as now constituted, though they differed in
some points from it, was a great politic security
and well calculated to provide for the happiness of
the people.--(Hear, hear.)—He did not deny that
there were some on .his side of the circle who would
wish a better mode of collecting the tithes 'of the
country from the hands of the hardworking 'and la-
borious farmer ; there were some that would be glad
to see a part of the great wealth that rolled into the
pockets of those Bishops distributed among the hard-
working Clergy of the country. (Applause) Yet
there were others as well satisfied that these
immense revenues should be received by such as
Lord Darnley, Lord Winclielsea, and other Lords.
What had been said about the violence Of the Irish
Catholics? He (Mr. was not an Irish but an
English Catholic, and he would tell the meeting
that the Irish Catholics had good grounds for being
violent, and that:those who abused them for it were
mistaken in the opinions they formed. Those men
in Ireland who called themselves Protestants, were
no more Protestants, nor so much so as he himself.
—(Cries of " You're a liar—you're a liar.") It
was a libel and calumny of the vilest nature upon the
religion of this country, to assert that the bloody prin-
ciples of the Orangemen were consistent with the faith
of the Church of England. The Hon. Gentleman
oppr;site, on opening the proceedings of to-day, had
adverted to what took place at Wexford--(Cries of
Question, question)—but he would tell the meeting
how the Catholics were then situated. Instead of
being guarded by true English soldiers, who had
fought and bled for their country, they were sur-
rounded by an army composed entirely of Orange-
men, who goaded them on to rebellion and every
act of cruelty.
Cobbett- during this gentleman's speech occa-
sionally interfered, and the meeting beheld two
orators speaking at the same time. Considerable
uproar ensued, and many voices exclaimed—down 1
down I—You have said enough.
Lord TEYNHASI gave his thanks to those who
signed the requisition, for the glorious appearance
they made this day.
Mr. Sheil rose at the same time, but was called
upon by the High Sheriff to give place to the
Noble Peer. '

Lord TEYNIIAM then opposed the petition on
these grounds ;--It was objectionable, because the
claims of the Roman Catholics were just, and
it was expedient to grant those claims. Mr. Pitt
had pledged himself to concessions, and that pledge
had been violated; until they granted those claims it
would be futile to expect the peace of Ireland. They
might as well expect to play marbles , with the
Giant's causeway.--(A laugh.)
(Here a person near Lord Winchelsea said
Lord Teynham, you thought quite differently six
months ago, when you spoke to me on the subject.)
The Noble Lord did not notice the observation, and
the sameperson'exclaimed, " Answer the question."
There was no hope that Ireland could be pacified
while the question remained unsettled.
Mr. SRF.IL then presented himself amidst much
applause on the one side, and tremendous uproar
from the opposite quarter.
The UNDER SHERIFF immediately rose, and, after
having with difficulty obtained a hearing, said, the
High Sheriff feels it his duty to inquire how the
Gentleman, who is about to address the Meeting, is
connected with the county ?
Mr. SREIL—I am a freeholder of this county, and,
as snA, I have as complete and as perfect a right to
address you as the first Peer in your county. (Here
there was a great uproar—an individual on the hust-
ings cried out " That is Sheil, the famous Irish agi-
tator :"—another exclaimed—" The traitor, pull him
down, turn him out.")

Mr. COBRETT—TeII them, them, that you
bought your freehold, and that it is not mortgaged
like their's. Others cried out—" Ask the cowards
if they are afraid to hear the truth ?"
The UNDER SHERIFF then came forward and said
that the High Sheriff declared Mr. SIMI, had a
right to speak ; he also requested that, as the day
was far advanced, Gentlemen would be as concise as
possible in their speeches.

Mr. SPE'', attempted to speak again, amidst
rest uproar. Ire exclaimed—" Is this fair play ?
:s this English ? Is this just ? My country is

assailed, my religion is vilified—will -you not hear
before you condemn ? The basest criminal is al-
lowed to plead not guilty ; and even when con-
victed, the Judge asks him what he has to say why
sentence of execution should not be passed upon
him. 1, on behalf of my country, demand that you
should hear why sentence of everlasting thraldom
should not be passed against it. I am no intruder ;
you are adjudicating upon my rights; you shall not
put me down ; you must, you shall hear me. I bid
you defiance. (Uproar on the left, mixed with
cheers from the right.) You may trample upon my
country, but you shall not, as an individual, tread
upon me. I have the law of the land on my side.
(Cheers.) Again, I tell you that you shall not, you
cannot put me down. (Great uproar.) What sort
of ~.,y6tern is this ? Lord Winchelsea challenges
mmye
rtoelipgrioodnuce evidence_ from historvaratioa sshlaz—thlaiet
is not that of a bigot
down the gauntlet, and you, honourable
Camden
hd
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has
referredassai le tlie
I.3thrruon"s'swickers as you
ituov,druesh in to prevent me from
my own vindi-
taking it op.
Association:
,1::"f.11;:si ,11:hidnIewbinhreyitoivnIogircies ewiinth
your ferocious
dis-
tinctly to myst, ) -.„
eatioll, you try to
' kers' tremblenswickeri'
proud of this. The Bru
cries.. But I am
at" the
the Parson-ridden
truth.—(Continued \ —iV r. Sheriff, I
uproar.) t
of
call
00 respect for
upon yon .to do your duty, and
maltreated.—(Here the
Brunswic
T.
yourself let me not be so ma . _
._ _
said.," Argq9est you
High Sheriff came forward arid
will hear Mr. Shell; particularly
holder pf the county."—A voice, .‘i Pretty when he Is a free-
ide, you
nigh Sheriff--" 4s you heard one Q___
~
free-
holder, he only got it yesterday at Maidstone.' The
ouit,t to hear the other." Cries of " No, no.,
ci Apologise
and " That's illiberal." A third voice,
for what you have said about the Duke of york.")
Mr. Shell' proceeded—lt is after this fashion that
Ireland .is ever treated at your hands ; her very com-
plaints are made crimes; you rack her because she
'grouri!vr:asna when this is the treatment which we

experience,' my Lord Camden, forsooth, nitrvels at
pur violence. (Cheers.) He wonilers that we are