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London, England, 1815-03-01 00:00:00

fomented the prejudices which existed, and by their
misrepresentations, added fuel to the flame, which
already burnt with too much vigour. All Saturday,
Sunday, and Monday was devoted to endeavours
to quell this violence; and on Monday evening, as
soon as ever the question of the Corn Laws was
brought before the House, Mr. Barclay, in his place,
(as may be seen from our report pf the proceedings
yesterday}) • protested in the strongest and most un-
equivocal manner against the Report of the Com-
mittee being received, and urged some short but for-
cible arguments in support of the sentiments which
he delivered ; and, in order that it might be univer-
sally known, and that no person might plead igno-
ranee of Mr. Barclay's conduct upon the subject, the
following Placard was yesterday morning posted in
every conspicuous situation in the Borough :
" Tuesday morning, Feb. 28.—Elcton of Southwark ! Attend
to thitplahl fact: Last night your Representative, Charles Bar-
clay, Ess. moved in th.. House of Commons, That the Report on
the Resolutions on the Corn Laws should not be received. Is.
not this decisive proof of his determination to support your in.
wrests, and of kis attention to the poor, in thus keeping down
the price of bread ?"

These proceedings were considered the more ne-
cessarf, as yesterday was the day appointed for the
chairing of bk. Barclay, according to ancient custom,
and for his ntimernus friends to meet at the Horns
Tavern, at Kennington, to celebrate his return to
Parliament. Arrangements for these purposes had
been previously made ; and it was not thought re-
quisite to defer the ceremony to any •future day..
• —At trine o'clock, therefore, yesterday morning, the
friends-of Mr. Barclay began to assemble in the road
leading from the. obelisk IN Saint George's Fields to
the King's Bench Prison. The.numbers and tespecta-
bility.of the cavalcade which repaired to the place of
rendezvous, exceeded any thing we have witnessed
on any former occasion. There were a great many
carriages; and four, and an innumerable concourse of
carriages ;rad pair, the horses and seevantsdecorated
with ()Lange stud blue ribbons, the colours of Mr.
13arcl;r1.,:Ititheie were added several hundred horse.
men well Moiipted; and all decorated with the favours
of their • •
Merreseinative. When we conjoin with these
7 !
upwards
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.300Alectors on foot, sortie idea may be
formed of the tespeetability of the procession. The
order of movenient having been arranged, and ban-
ners end hands of music having been stationed in ap-
-propriate situations, notice was sent to Mr. Barclay,
who with some friends were at the Horns, at Ken-
nington, that all was in readiness to proceed.
'1 he aHroach rf Mr. Barclay in a barouche
drawn by font- blood horses, decorated with ribbons,
was scam recognised, and he was received with the
loudest acclamations of applause, in return to which
he repeatedly bowed. In the barouche with him
were Mr. F. Young and Mr. Moulden, the mover
and seconder of his nomination. The b trouche having
taken the situation appointed in the procession, the
whole mcred on down Blackfriar's-road, hailed by
the loudest vociferatiens of applause, intermixed
with occasional hisses. The course of the cavalcade
down Higgler's-lane to the Borough was uninter-
rupted, but on their arrival in Tuoley•street, and
the neighbourhood of Horskydown, the strongest
manifestation of dislike was exhibited. Groans and
hisses burst from all (platters, and showers of mud •
and filth of every description were poured on the
members of the procession. The cries of "No Corn
Laws" resounded from thousands of an .enraged
multitude, and indignation of aim most marked
description, was expressed towards Mr. Bal clay,
the scpposed advocate of those measures, and all
who wore his colours. In vain did the members
of the cavalcade, exhibit the placard already de-
scribed, and in the most decided language declare,
that the people laboured under a ntistake ; and that
Mr. Barclay was their ti ienJ, and the opponent of
the corn measure, to which rekrence was made. In
the open and unequivocal detestation which was ex-
pressed of any alteration in the Laws respecting Corn,
Mr. Barclay was included, and towards him, as the
principal object within reed' of popular fury, hosti-
lity was every where evinced. Acts of violence, how-
ever, were not alone' confined to him, far the item.
hers of the cavalcade shared in the ungrateful favour:
which were universally distributed, and the windows
in which well.dressed females sere seated to view the
passing sceue, did not escape the general attack.—
The glass flew in all directio;.s, and those within reach
of these attacks weraTTrxst happy to retreat from the
work of devastation which was going on.
We are sorry to say that some severe Contusions
were inflicted during this lawless exhibition, and that
sonic of the hot semen were precipitated tr mu 'their
seats and much injured. The ferment which pre-
vailed here, however, was but trifling, compared
with that which afterwards arose in the front of St.
George's Church, whither the cavalcade arrived with
great difficulty. At this spot the ;nob became out-
rageous. On all sides were seen loaves of various
sizes, covered With black crepe and cloth, indicative of
the apprehensions which were entertained of an ad-
vahee in afro price of that article. These exhibitions
produced an extraordinary sensation, and the fury of
the populace became ungovernable. Their numbers
received reinforcements every step they took—and in
proportion as they became strong they became auda-
cious---sfonse, mud, oysinwhdh, and all manner of
missiles, were brought into requisition, and hurled
with. violence at the supposed offenders. The car-
riage of Mr. Barclay was fractured in the most
shameful manner, while its inmates were rendered
undistinguishable, from the heap of filth by which
they were coeceexl. Some attempts were made • to-
vlirds dragging these individuals from their seats,
but happily this was not. accomplished.
It had been previously intended that the proces-
sion should proceed down Kent-street, to the Brick-
layer's Arms, but this plan was now abandoned, and
it was determined to advance in a direct line to New-
ington Causeway. This resolution was carried into
effect, but on arriving at that point, the tumult be-
came so great, and the symptoms of premeditated
personal violenet became so evident, that it was
deemed.vrise for all parties to make good their re.
treat as • kly as possible. The carriages and
diii.
horsemen Tore, dispersed in all directions, at fall
speed ; of Mr. Barclay proceeding to the Horns,
at Kenniagtoe, where he arrived shortly before two
o'clock. This retreat produeed, on the minds of the
multitude, a feeling of triumpheand they rushed for-
ward towards Kennington with renewed vigour.
Duslog these operations the police officers =lea-

yawed, in vain, to check the furious career of .the
throng, they were overborne by numbers, and wens
happy to escape with their lives from their assailants.
• As it was anticipated that the Horns at Kennington
would form the principal point of attraction to the
discontented assemblage, several Magistrates, atten-
ded by their Officers, repaired to that spot, and, in a
short time Sir N. Conant, Mr. Biraie, Mr. King,
Mr. Colquhoun, and some others met, and proceeded
to swear in extra Constables, for the protection of the
11 peace. These arrangements, however, were scarcely
decided upon, when distant shouter announced the
near arrival of the mob, which soon surrounded the
house, and commenced a dreadful attack on the win-
dows with stones, brick-bats, and other hard sub-
stances. The doors were immediately barrtcadoed,
and every means taken to prevent the entrance of
the assailants, who made demonstrations of such an
intent. The cries of 44 No Corn Laws I" were now
repeated with additional clamour, and the conduct of
the populace became so infuriated, that, after some
deliberation, it was deemed prudent to send off a
messenger to the Office of the Secretary of State for
the Home Department, to demand the assistance of
the military. This requisition was immediately com-
plied with, and at half-past three o'clock a detach-
ment of sixty Life Guards marched from their quar-
ters at the Horse Guards to the scene of action.
They were at first received with shouts of indigna-
tion, and by some triffing resistance, but by a cool
perseverance in their duty, they succeeded-in gaining
possession of the ground in the immediate front of
the tavern, and then by degrees, but not without diffi-
culty, they contrived to disperse over a considerable
space the masses of people who were assembled.
Still, however, the sties of DOWN with the friends
of the Corn Laws !—Down with them Who would raise
the feria of Bread! burst from voices quarters, and
stones continued to be thrown at the windows. Every
coach full of Mr. Barclay's friends who approached
to be present at the dinner, were pelted with mud,
and pronounced the enemies of the people, because
they were friends of him who had acted for the Corn
Laws. During this period a large stone entered the
room in which Mr. Barclay was with some of his
friends, and striking Mr. Perkins, his partner, on the
head, inflicted a severe cut. Many escaped a similar
fate with great difficulty. The activity of the Guards
produced, after some time, a cessation of those at-
tacks ; and the friends of Mr. Barclay arrived in con-
siderable numbers. At five o'clock, upwards of .590
persons had taken their seats in the large room where
the dinner tables were laid, but, as a measure of pre-
caution, they were forced, although it was yet day-
, light, to let down the curtains,' to save themselves
from the stones and broken glass which occasionally
fell among them.
Soon after this period, Mr. Barclay, attended by
Mr. Young, Mr. Moulden, and several 'of the
Stewards, entered the rooms, the band playing, " See
the conquering Hero comes." He was hailed by the
loudest demonstrations of pleasure, and took his seat
at the right of the Chairman ( Mr. F. Young), amidst
reitetated cheers.

The cloth being removed, Na, Neil: Density was
sung with great taste, by able vocal performers.
The Chairman then proposed-the following toasts:
The King."—" The Prince Regent."." The
Queen, and the rest of the Royal Family."-44 The
Army and Navy."— Liberty without licentiousness."
All of which were drank with enthusiasm, and fol-
lowed by appropriate airs and songs, accompanied
by a lull band.
The Chairman next proposed, in a full bumper—
" The health of Charles Barclay, Esq. and may he
long continue to represent the lice Electors of the Bo-
rough of Southwark."—Long continued and enthu-
siastic shouts proved the satisfaction with which this
toast was received. _ _ _

Mr. BARCLAY rose, and addressed the electors at,
some length ; in the course of his speech he stated,
that it should be his object, while in Parliament, to
pay due attention to what was passing in it, and to
form a well digested opinion before he delivered his
sentiments thereon.— ( Much applause.)—Alt hough he
bad had but little time upon this oce.ision, yet he had
paid every attention in his power toi the elm Laws.,
and had, from the result of his inquiries, been induced
to vote again t the proposed measure—(Lord and
cfritinueil applaure.)—Mr. Barclay then adverted to
the brewers, and MAC a review of the price of porter
and of bread from the year 1760. He concluded
his speech by a slight allusicn to the treatment he
had received, and observed, that he was concerned it
resul►ed from a misguided opinion havitig gone
abroad of his voting on one side, when, in tact, he
voted on the other. The speech was received with
acclatnation.

After several other toasts had bees given,
Mr. BARCLAY rose, and proposed in a bumper,
84 The Ladies and Electors of the Borough of South-
wark." (Lewd alythnucs).
Mr. Youso then addressed the Meeting, and sug-
gested the propriety, under existing circumstances,
of Mr. Barclay's being allowed to retire quietly, and
of the meeting breaking up at an early hour. This
was acceded to, and Mr. Barclay soon afterwardi
withdrew, and passed through the mob collected
round the door, unknown and uninterrupted. 'rho
meeting shortly after broke up. The Guards conti-
nued parading till a late hour, and, we are happy to
say, the mob dispersed without doing further injury.
Several of the ringleaders were taken into custody,
among whom was one who carried a loaf upon a pole,
covered with crape.
A number of persons, who were apprehended last
night for riotous and outrageous behaviour, in Ken-
nington, underwent an examination this forenoon at
Union Hall, when some were committed for examine-
Lion, others ordered to'find bill for their appearance at
the quarter Sessions, and some of the minor offenders
discharged, with a suitable admonition, and waking
an acknowledgment to the Officers.
A Meeting of the Inhabitants of. the Borough, to
consider the propriety of petitioning Parliament
Against the Corn Regulation, took place at one
o'clock. Mr. CALYXRT and Mr. BAR CLAY Were re-
ceived with the most enthusiastic applause, and very
ably addressed the Meeting, which had nut separated
when our Paper went to press.

The East Middlesex Militia, upwards of 1000
strong, arrived at Liverpool fronaPublin on Monday
and Tuesday last—the first division marched 011
Saturday morning, and the remainder follow in a
few days for London, to be immediately disbanded.

SECOND EDITION.

BOROUGH MEETING.

STAR.OFFEUE, FOUR O'CLOCX.
This day a numerous Meeting of the Inhabitants
and Freeholders of Southwark took place at the
Town Hall, to petition the Legislature against the
Corn Bill.

A great cumber of respectable Freeholders were
present. After a variety of speeches against the Bill,
Mr. CALvairr, M.P. rose, amidst a torrent of ap-
plause, and spoke at great length against the prin-
ciple of the Bill, as injurious and oppressive to the
Poor.

Mr. BARCLAY followed, and in a speech of con-
siderable length, which was also received with great
applause, condemned the principles of the Bill. He
solemnly denied that he had ever voted, or harboured
an idea of voting in its favour. • He once thought that
the Legislature ought to fix a certain Price on Corn,
but had since changed his amid, and WAS of opinion
that there should be no interference at all with the
price of Corn. (Great applause.) He said that the
Land-owners should immediately lower their rents,
and if they found the taxes too high, all they had to
.do was to decrease the number of carriages, horses,
servants, and other luxuries, and then they would
become more virtuous and more honoui able mem-
bets of society, by thus ceasing to grind the faces of
the poor, or starve their children by the high price of
bread. The Honourable Gentleman concluded, amidst
great applause, and a string of spirited Resolutions
against the Corn Bill were then voted unanimously.
The Meeting broke up without any disorder. In-
deed, it is but justice to say that they inculcated the
constitutional doctrines of Petition after Petition,.
until the grand object was attained, and deprecated
all violence whatever.

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