The Sun.
London, England, 1828-10-23 00:00:00

KENT MEETING.

ROCHESTER, OCT. 22.
Last night a numerous and respectable meeting of
the liberal party of this neighbourhood took place at
the Bull Inn, for the purpose of concerting measures
for defeating the intentions of the " Intolerant
Bigots," who had convened the meeting on Penen-
den Heath.

Mr. LARKIN took the chair, and briefly stated the
object of the meeting to be the securing to the
friends of toleration every facility of conveyance on
Friday next. To effect this a subscription was ne-
cessary, in which he trusted many then present
would join. At the same time he wished it to be
understood, that the conveyances would be open to
all friends of toleration, whether they subscribed or
not. They would not be thought the less friendly
to the cause for not subscribing, provided they gave
their attendance on the day of meeting. They had
already engaged four stage-coaches, and other con-
veyances would also be secured, and to prevent mis-
takes public notice would be given by placards of
the times and places whence they would start. Of
the stage-coaches he might observe they were the
most eligible conveyances that could be secured, for
they might be driven on to the Heath, where their
roofs would afford most favourable situations for
both hearing and seeing what was going forward.
This speech had the desired effect, most of the
persons present subscribed, and the meeting
broke up.

ISIAIDSTONE, OCT. 22.

The " Intolerants" in this place have decidedly
the majority, and may be expected to muster very
strong. At present all is quiet, nor are there so
many squibs in circulation here as either at Canter-
bury or Rochester. The authorities, however, have
not been remiss in providing against possible con-
tingencies on the day of meeting : there are 170
foot and 40 cavalry soldiers here, all of whom have
orders to hold themselves in readiness to act if called
upon. Similar instructions have been conveyed to
the Commanding Officer at Chatham. These pre-
cautions are prudent, but it is not likely the soldiers
will be called on to act; for although the meeting
may be expected to be a noisy one, there is no rea-
son to apprehend personal violence; and the Magi-
strates of this county, after the memorable example
at Manchester, would be in no unnecessary hurry to
call in the military. Cobbett was down here last
week, and dined with the farmers at the Mitre,
when he avowed his intention of being present, and
opposing both parties. He described them. both as
factions, careless of the interests of the people, and
having their own objects in view, and said he.should
come prepared with resolutions in opposition to both
of. them ; that be considered the parsons to be
the great enemies of the people, and that he
should propose the alienation of part of the
Church property, arid the reduction •of the
tithes. He is to dine with them again to
morrow (Thursday.) The requisitionists are
exerting themselves to the utmost among their
tenants and neighbours. Sir Chomley Dering will
be accompanied by 60 tenants and workmen. He
says every Protestant ought to appear and hold up
his hand against further concessions, and for the
purpose of encouraging them in so doing, an ox has
been slaughtered and sent on to Binsted, which is
distant from Maidstone about two and a half miles,
where it is to be cooked, and where his party are to
stop and breakfast on their way to the meeting.
One of the liberal placards contains the following
pertinent appeal to the historical recollections of
" The Men of Kent" :

" The Protestant Bishops were deprived of their
seats in the House of Lords in the reign of Charles
the First ; they were restored in the reign of Charles
the Second, for which restoration 26 Catholic Peers
voted. But mark the contrast :---At this time about
half a dozen Catholic Peers petition to be restored
to their hereditary seats, and but one or two Pro-
testant Bishops possess justice or gratitude enough
to advocate their cause:"

The following Song has just issued from the
pre4s

" THE MAN OF KENT."

When Harold was invaded,
And falling lost his crown,
And Norman William waded

Through gere to pull him down,
The Counties round, with fear profound,
To mend their sad condition,
Their lands to save, they homage gave,
But Kent made no submission.
Then sing in praise of men of Kent,
All loyal, brave, and free,
Of Britain's race, if one surpass,
A man of Kent is he.

And now when Popish faction
Uplifts its impious head, •
And rebels into action
O'Connell dares to lead ;
Bold Kent began and formed the van,
In Brunswick's name invited,
And Counties round, with echoing sound,
Their general efforts plighted.
Then sing in praise, &c,
Then fill a glass o'erflowing,
The Brunswick Club the toast,
With Patriot ardour glowing,
We'll meet the treacherous host ;
Throughout the land may heart and hand
Assert with resolution,
The Church and King, and let us sing
Kent and the Constitution.
Then sing, &c.

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.