The Sun.
London, England, 1842-01-06 00:00:00

MORNING SUN:

wished to move an amendment to the resolution.—(Here
a scene of the greatest uproar arose, long-continued yells
and hisses poured out when his Reverence essayed to
speak.) In the midst of the early part of his harangue
we could hear him say, " No Sir Robert Peel"—(Great
uproar)—" No Duke of Wellington"—(Renewed up-
roar)—l have a great respect for O'Connell.—(Continued
uproar.) Ido not consider you could have a better re-
presentative than Lord Morpeth. But I for one am op-
posed to him, because of his support of the Poor-law
Bill. The poor have as good a right to live as the rich
—(Hear, hear)—they should have subsistence without
imprisonment- The poor were comparatively happy
when the Whigs carne into power—they were joined by
the Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Peel, and Lord
Morpeth, who became the prisoners of the poor. I op-
pose Lord.Morpeth (said Mr. Gregg) because he has
acted contrary to his own principles.—(Great uproar.)
I say also that the Duke of Wellington and Sir Robert
Peel are inconsistent with their principles.—(Cheers.)His
Reverence -Concluded by moving an amendment to the ef-
fect that Sir' Charles Wetherell, or some supporter of
Protestant ascendency, should be called upon lo come
forward as a candidate.
There was great uproar while the resolution and amend-
ment were being put from the chair-7-not more than four
persons appearing in favour of the amendment.
Joust HATCIIELL, Esq., Q. C.. came forward and
moved " that Lord Morpeth be put in nomination as the
candidate , for the city of Dublin."—(Cheers.) He re-
gretted exceedingly the scene that had just been wit-
nessed, produced as it was by a Reverend Gentleman.—
(Groans.) He regretted that any man, pretending to be
a minister of the gospel of the Christian religion, should
have acted so disgraceful a part.---{Hear, hear.) The
only part of the Rev. Gentleman's advice that he heard
had for its object an attack upon Lord Morpeth for a
want of proper feeling for the poor. If ever there were
feelings of benevolence and charity deeply implanted in
the breast of man, they were in that of Lord Morpeth.
There was no public or private charity in this country that
came to his knowledge that he did not contribute to.
Such a charge against Lord Morpeth could only have
baen actuated by the worst, the most mischievous mo-
tives.—(Cheers.)
Alderman G. ROE, in seconding the motion, said that
as a Protestant he felt the deepest indignation at the
course taken by the Rev. Mr. Gregg.—(Hear, hear.)
Alderman Roe spoke for some time in favour of Lord
Morpeth's claims upon the people of Ireland.
PIERCE MAIioNV, Esq., said that he also, as a Pro-
testant, felt bound to protest against the course taken by
the Rev. Mr. Gregg. It was a disgrace to see a minister
of the Christian religion acting the part of a firebrand,
when he ought, if he came at all, to be the advocate of
peace and goo.' will.—(Cheers.) They, however, too
often found that ministers of the Gospel were employing
the very worst passions for the worst purposes.
The resolution was put from the chair, and carried
by acclamation, the Rev. Mr. Gregg alone dissenting.
Alderman PURCELL moved a resolution pledging the
meeting to use all the legal means in their • power to se-
cure the return of Lord Morpeth.
Mr. BARRET and Mr. C. M‘LAuGHLIN addressed the
meeting in support of the resolution.
It was resolved that a subscription be opened, and that
Patrick Curtis, Esq., be appointed treasurer.
A list of subscriptions, amounting to about 1,2001., was
read amid great applause.
The nomination of Lord Morpeth has united the whole
Liberal party as ono man, and all are working with zeal
and energy to secure his election.

SOUTH SEA COMPANY.
A General Meeting of the Proprietors of this Company
was held yesterday at the South Sea House, Threudneedle-
street, for the purpose of receiving the statement of the
accounts from the Secretary, and also to declare a divi-
dend for the half year. The meeting was but thinly
attended.
Mr. FRANKS took the Chair, and called on the Secre-
tary to read the minutes of the last meeting, which
were confirmed.
The CHAIRMAN said the Court was called for the pur-
pose of considering a dividend, but he thought it would
be best for the Secretary previously to read the answers
received to the addresses of congratulation agreed at the
last meeting of the Company.
The SECRETARY then read a letter from Sir James
Graham, in acknowledgment of the receipt of the ad-
dress, and conveying her Majesty's thanks ; also a letter
from .Mr. G. A. Anson, acknowledging the address to
his Royal Highness Prince Albert.
The CHAIR3IAN said the Secretary would read the
statement of the accounts, prepared for the purpose of
proposing a dividend.
The SECRETARY read the accounts, and it appeared
that the income for the half year, was 162,0221. I9s. 6d.
and the out-goings 101,7901. 3s. 2d. The amount to be
provided for half a year's dividend on 3,662,7841. Bs. 6d.
South Sea Stock at 11 per cent. 64,098/. 14s. 6d. The
deficiency to be supplied by the Government pursuant to
Act 55 George 111.. cap. 57, 3,8651. 18s. 2d., making a
total on each side of 165,888/. 17s. Bd.
The CHAIRMAN said, from this it appeared that the
Company was enabled to declare a dividend of It per
cent., and lie had therefore to propose that warrants be
made out, to be paid on the same day as the Government
Annuities:
This motion was put and carried ; and there being no
further business the meeting adjourned.