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ttey ought an to be at lig. ti to ►in and his Seconder for
the able Manner in which they had introduced the Resolu-
tions to their notice ; with respect to the latter of those gentle-
awn, though be agreed with him in many of the points which
be bad urged on the meeting, there were some in which he was
obliged to disagree with him ; he might also, perhaps, agree with
Sir Thomas Beevnr in his wish for Radical Reform (a laugh and
applause.) This and other points might be in unison with his sen-
timents, but he must be allowed to say, that at en events they were
foreign to the objects of the meeting (bear, bear!) For the ex-
ertions that were now making for the repeal of this lees he
*as bound to return his thanks to the yeomanry of Em-
bed, and to the county of Norfolk in particular. He knew
t►at it was thought by some that the repeal of the Beer
Tait would be still more beneficial to the poor than that of
the Malt Tax. To hope for the repeal of both duties was too moth,
for, together, they amount to a large sum; and the question, there-
fore, wale, whether they would not be more likely to obtain the
repeal of one than of both? In order to obtain that, be believed
that it Was only necessary for them and the yeomanry of England
generally to resolve to have a long pull, a strong pull, and a pull
all together—(Cheers). The other commies had but to follow the
'sample of Lincolnshire and Norfolk, and then he should like to see
the Minister who would dare refuse what was the joint request of
the pride of l'ngland—(Applause). In the removal of all grievances,
however, there must be a beginning, and be therefore gave the
preference to the Malt Tax over the Beer. Mr. T. Salmon (and
he trusted that tha gentlemen was present to beer him) bad at-
tacked the agriculturists of England as a selfish body ; and as he
considered himself as a member of that body, he was sorry to bear
it stigmatised la such a way, for be trusted that the agriculturists
of England had never been actuated by any other feeling than the
good of the community at large. Mr. Salmon, however,
had told them that it was their selfishness which made
them pray for the repeal of the Malt Tax, when that of the Beer
Tax would be so much more beneficial to the poor. But, being
thus attacked for selfishness, let them for a moment inquire who
Mr. Salmon was. That he was a very respectable person
he had no reason to doubt; but the question was, whether he was
not connected with one of the greatest breweries in Enghnd (yes,
yes! and applause)! He would tell them why he gave the prefer.
ence to the repeal of the mak tax over that of beer. It was be-
cause be was old enough to remember when all the poor of the
kingdom were able to brew their own beer. Up to the year 1750,
when the population of England and Wales was no more than
6,476,000, there was as much malt as now, when the population
amounted to thirteen millions—(Hear, hear !) Surely this
was sufficient evidence that the beer did not contain the malt
that it ought—(Great applause.) They were told by interested
persons, that if the beer tax was taken off, they would supply it to
the poor for a penny a pot less ; but did they tell them that they
would make it better, and promise not to use the skill of the the-
ntist in its composition ?—(A laugh and applause.) In his opinion,
the removal of the Beer Tax, would only be a premium for bad
beer. Now let them consider the Malt Tax. He could remem-
ber the time when every poor man brewed his own beer—nor was
it only his beer that he thus procured—in addition to that there
were the grains with which he could fatten a pig, or which
enabled his wife to rear a few fowls; beside this, there was a
little yeast with which he was able to make his own bread ;
for all which reasons, he thought the Repeal of the Malt
Tax preferable to that of beer (applause). Perhaps ft might be
contended that this repeal would not give rise to all these opera-
tions in favour of the poor ; but he was sure that it would—for if
they could not do these things singly, at all events they would be
able by clubbing together to the number of fifteen or twenty
(hear, hear r). It was a balm and cordial to any man's conscience
to think that he bad not been accessary to the evils out of which the
distress of the country had grown. He bad already lived to a great
age, and had long had the honour of representing that County in
Parliament ; but be could conscientiously say, that in all that time
be had never given a vote that had pressed upon the country (ap-
plause). It was in that proud Walden that be stood, and no Com-
moner of England could stand in a prouder; and as loos as he bad
the honour of representing that County Is Parliament, he should
pursue the same course (cheers).

Mr. Woossonss withed to explain the gross& upon which his
Resolutions went. It was true that the produce of the Malt Tax
was only four and a half millions, but there was no doubt that its
repeal would go to affect twenty Malian more of the taxes under
the heads of the Deer Tax, the Spirit Tas, the Sugar Tax, and the
Tea Tax. As this was the case, it would sorely be better to go
to the main evil at once. Instead of standing only on the threshold
(applause). The only way in which they could escape the dangers
which threatened the social system of England—the only way in
which they could avoid circumstances as dreadful in their origin
as they were desolating in their consequences, was by adopting
seine measures which should keep up the prices at home, at the
same time that it lowered them with foreigners.

We are requested by a Member of the Committee of Requisi.
doubts to state, that during the =Mallon. after the passhig of Mr.
Bniwer's Resolutions, a motion was proposed and carried relative
to a Petition. All that we can say is, that we were within a yard
of the Chairman, and heard nothing of it.

THE EVENING STAR.

LO N DON.

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panied by fifty men of the garrison of Viana, with the
intention of embarking to join the brave Count VILLA
FLOR in Terceira.

There have been so many conflicting reports relative
to the new throne, which it is stated is to be raised in
Greece, that we have preferred to let some of these sub-
side, rather than augment their number, without the
power of stating something on better authority
than our contemporaries. We are now, however,
in possession of that higher authentication, and we
can announce that Prince LEOPOLD of SA XE COBOURO
is certainly destined to go to Greece. But it is not as
KlNG—the Royal Brotherhood, as the Examiner calls
them, have been too jealous of that equality—but as
PRINCE PROTECTOR, that Prince LEOPOLD goes. As
far as ENGLAND—which means, the Duke of WEL-
LINGTON—is concerned, it is understood that the thing
is settled.

Having arrived at this point, it is worth while to ex-
amine the validity of an argument which has been much
used lately by the partisans of the Grecian SOVEREIGN
elect, in favour of his retaining his English pension : for it
cannot be doubted, that the Pam cz's possession of such a
splendid annuity, has gone for something, in influenc-
ing the choice of those who have arrogated to
themselves the right of choosing. It is maintained
by the Leopoldians, that to deprive his Royal
Highness of this sacred income, .which he enjoys in right
of his lamented wife, would be a downright injustice
and a robbery—an invasion of private property, not to
be' tolerated where a vestige of morality still lingers. In
fact, it would be the same thing, as taking from a hus-
band in private life the settlement made on him—in case
of her death—by his wife at the time of marriage.
But we must beg to dissent from the Leopoldians.
The cases in no manner assimilate. The settlement
which was made on the Prince LEOPOLD of Saxe-Cobourg
was not a private settlement in any sense: it was contem-
plative of a great public contingency, by which—according

to the laws of nature—he was destined to share in the
magnificent fortunes of his partner. The CROWN of
EgGLAND was to descend upon her head, over whom he
had obtained conjugal authority ; and in the reflection of
this reversionary splendour, he acquired an adscititious—
but dependent—dignity. For these considerations—
public, belonging to the State, but in no way analogous
to matrimonial contracts in subject life—he was in-
vested specially with suitable circumstance and pro-

vision : in contemplation of his wife's hereditary
sceptre, specially. She died—the contingency was
removed with her: and that, which in the prospect of
a now impossible exaltation had been conferred on him—
specifically to render him par solio—reverted natu-
rally to the conferring power, the COUNTRY. It is
absurd to argue this case on any other merits. Look at the
parliamentary provision granted to our own PRINCES of
the Blood : is that sixty-thousand pounds a year ? Is
it even thirty ? Is it even twenty ? Why, then—on
what grounds is this alien graft upon our own sufficiently
burthensome Family—we do not say this invidiously—
to be fattened upon a pension exceeding in amount any
three of .theirs? It will not bear to be argued.
It will be collected without any difficulty from these re-
marks,thatfre advocate—at any rate—the shaving down of
this Royal Widower's annuity to a size conformable with
those of the other Princes round him ; Princes, whose
birth is both royal and English, while his is compara-
tively obscure, and foreign. If he go to reign over
Greece as PRINCE PROTECTOR, we think it pro-
bable that the Greeks themselves will make
it a condition of his Sovereignty that he shall
not be the pensioner of England at all : we think,
also, that in these times, it may be made a question,
fairly, whether he is to continue to add so heavily to our
insufferable public burdens.

Since the determination of Don PEDRO to assert the
rights of his daughter has become known, the Journals
of MIGUEL have been more than usually assiduous
in their efforts to persuade Ministers to recognise the
Usurper, and, as usual, to prove that be is the
most popular Prince tn Europe! Without attempting
to contradict or contest the latter assertion, alike con-
sistent with fact and reason, our object in these short
remarks, is to notice the exultation experienced by the
enemies of freedom at that passage of President JACK-
sox's speech, which relates to his entering into diplo-
matic relations with the tyrant of Portugal. When this fact
was first announced in Europe, we •did not hesitate to de-
plore the act as impolitic in itself and an ominous example
to the old world. We now tell the writer of a Morning
Paper, who so exultingly quotes the PREsIDtWT's
Message, that instead of such a policy as he has adopted,
changing our opinion on a question which; all Europe
had long before decided in a totally differentway, w onLC
regard it as another proof of the fallibility .of. Inman na-
ture. We contend, that the Cabinet a Washington
'has'cor;unitted e gross error, and eomproleised the na-
tional honour, in • treating with the lf/itirper, while
repeated insults tb the American flag, the iruelest treat-
ment Of American subjects, aid freqUent plunder of
American property, remiined unredressed. Of these acts
towards the flag and subjects of the United States,we have
had ocular proofs ; and when their unprovoked violence is
considered, it- is utterly impossilde to conceive on what
principle the policy of that government is foinded. Ha-
ying given our.epinion without reserve, we shall add that
whatever the state :of Europe may be, the time Les not yet
arrived when the friends of freedom and buntimiti are to
regulate their notions of eqUity anct•justicir by * dictum
of transatlantic statesmen and. politicians, 'Snitch .lase fol-
low their example, when it is opposed. to the Meet obvious.
principles of reason and propriety.. • . • • •
With regard to the Usurper, Sad the Itatiau by which
be is sustained; we now think ei have Amt.—main
who „Lied poisor through fiud, and malitaiaed *Nlgb
vlsbutoo sad. luluotios, alight continuo their gouty
ono for a time. But -disk ultimate fall could uoverbo
doubtful. Estopolltio soon the elects otuourphdbilad

apostolical rule in Portugal. The lesson will not be
thrown away, and we shall await the result, convinced in
the meantime, that, in rescuing an oppressed people from
thraldom, it will prove highly beneficial to the general
interests of freedom.

While it is not improbable but that one or two of his
Ministers are still so blind to the dictates of truth and
justice, as to imagine that the continuance of the present
deplorable state of things in Portugal is conducive to any
thing but misery and rain, it is most gratifying to
know, that, as in the case of Prince LEOPOLD'S elevation
to the throne of Greece, his MAJESTY is unequivocally
favourable to the claims of Donna MARIA. Aware of
this fact, so honourable to the sentiments and character
of our most gracious Sovereign, great pains are taking
to co ntradict it in the journals of Ass Ecs. But it is in
vain for these panders to tyranny and persecution
to attempt any longer to deprive the King of a
new title to the affection of his subjects, and the admi-
ration of Europe. What might not be expected
from such sentiments, were they unshackled by the
trammels which have so often interfered with the happi-
ness and prosperity of England ?

- -
The Dublin Register of Saturday contains a letter
from Mr. O'CoN NELL, announcing his intended depar-
ture for London to attend his Parliamentary duty, to
which he proposes to devote his time during the whole
session ; and also his intention to become a candidate
for the County of Clare on the next general election.
This announcement will surprise those persons who have
read the letters of Mr. STEELE and of Mr. O'GORMAN
MAHON, in which they have asserted that Mr.
O'CoN NELL is bound by a positive promise to support
them in their aspirations to the representation of that
'county, and that he formally pledged himself not to seek
for himself a repetition of that honour. The following
is an extract from the letter :

TO THE PEOPLE OP THE COUNTY OF CLARE.

Parliamentary Intelligence Office, 26, Stephen-street,
15th January, 1330.

My FRI EN DS AND BROTHERS—I take up the pledges
which I made you when I called on you to repose in me
the high and awful trust of being your representa-
tive. I will endeavour, honestly, to redeem those pledges.
For this purpose I propose to leave Dublin on the
26th of this month. Igo off at the commencement of
Term, and I shall be absent for two, if not three entire
Terms. Men will sneer at me for talking of these sacri-
fices to public duty who, themselves, seek their own indi-
vidual advantage in all their political exertions. I rea-
dily consent, and will proceed to do my duty to you with
alacrity, zeal, and perseverance.
Let me, first, solemnly assure you of my deep sense of
affectionate gratitude to my constituents. My heart
swells with grateful affection, end my eye moistens while
I reflect on the kind, the generous confidence you have
reposed in me. Believe me, I will endeavour to show my
gratitude by the devotedness with which I will attend to
the interests of our country.
I will begin my canvass for the next election the mo-
ment Igo into Parliament—l will canvass you by my
votes, my exertions, and my services. If you find men
better suited by information, knowledge of business, and
patriotism, to serve you, I will readily yield to such men ;
but if you prefer me, if I retain my place in your esteem,
I will cling to you with the tenacity with which I have all
my life attached myself to whatever I deem useful to Ire-
land. MEN OF CLARE, AS LONG AS YOU DO NOT DE-
SERT ME, I WILL NOT DESERT YOU.
My present object is that we should all prepire for the
ensuing parliamentary campaign. lam prepared on my
part ; let there be no want of readiness on yours.
My parliamentary duties will naturally divide them-
selves into two distinct branches. The first relates to
your local concerns—the second to those mighty interests
in which your prosperity is involved, with that of all
Ireland.

Mr. O'Cow ELL then proceeds to enumerate the local
objects, viz.—the opening of the navigation of the Fer-
gus to Ennis, so as to make that town a sea-port--an
asylum harbour on the Western Coast—and a canal
from Galway to Limerick. The objects of general im-
portance are—the total abolition of tythes, and the
alteration of the grand jury laws. The letter concludes
thus :

" My nut letter shall embrace other topics of a local
as well as of a general nature. You will find, as I said
once before, perhaps, an unprofitable, but certainly a
hardworking servant, in your devoted and ever faithful,
DANIEL O'CONNELL."

TwELvx o'CLocz.

The contrary winds, with the severity olds* weether, prevent
our having any arrivals this norothg, with the exception of a Plan.
dens Mall : not a sleghe ship letter bes been received, consequently
we are MAT dlirrillid of information.

Como* ;Ida left a on Saturday at 915 j foe the Account,
opened at the sane price, and may at present be quoted 955 &and.
for ant date 9Sj N. with little speculation going forward as yet.

The Foreign Market is also void of interest. Nothing has as
yet been done in the new French Scrip : the speculators are wak-
ing for the mini of Mr. Rothschild, who is expected this day.

11VBSPO0L. Jas. 16.—Dritisb Plantation sugar. are In good ra
Beast for home trade. The sales this week moment to SOO bbde.
consisting ebielly of good grocery, Barbados, and Demerara, for
which rattler better prime were awaited. There bullets* wiry.

' animated demand for cattail ibis week, pertisalarly gate WNW
The dealers and sigo as. as well as @Peculators, hnve bettglareily:l
and the sales amount to 47,560 begs. The impart this week was
only 1,401 bags. The prices of most descriptions have *dialing
of a pray per lb. with the exception of Syrian. East LAMA iii
the higher quality of Bowed, which have improved oily of a
Penny per lb. •
HALF-PAST ON*
The French Mall still remains dee, maiseqaintly we have nothing
to camminkute of any political consequence.
Semen Papers are arrived to the likh December. but they do
not bring any thing of importance.
A large lot of Commis wen dose in the coarse of the norms at
ifia for the Aaiun. ; since which the market has resumed its -
mei price. 94 born, and Sgt N foe next time.
L the Foreign Market little or nothing doing.
Report says It is decided by Government that Prism Comano
is to go to Greece.

We understand that the Government have given the
nee of some buildings in the neighbourhood of St. liar-
tin's-lee, as a temporary Refuge for the Destitute.
The inhabitants of Arundel were thrown into some
litde alarm; bet week, by the escape of a large serpent,
'in the night, from the custody of its keeper, who exhi-
bited time and other similar animals at that place. It is
supposed that the creature took its course towards the
river, as no tidings have been hitherto heard of its pet*.
Onetime.

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