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SOUTHWARK REFORM MEETING. 11,
Yesterday, pursuant to a rums:run:ly i -n:d requisition
aea Hip Bailiff, a numerous and respectable meeting
7.samblal at the Town Hall, :Southwark. J. Ewe, Esq.
SaS wianimously called to the cheir, and ie opening the
!)13.i.:Liss of the meeting, passed a hielz oulegy on the
Kiea, wed his Ministers, and deprecated the interested
decision of the boroughtnongers and the bishoas. The
mention of the latter prolueed a groan of immense
length. He believed that they were infliteacesl by nothing
more than the loaves and ashes. (Lau _"ter.) One
eundral and ninety.nkto Peels bed set the nisei •es again- t
the interests of 20 reilliruss of people. ri:y !'ad, of te; to
;at :de on whether or net they approved of eat: R.f, rm bill,
'r that had hew decide hats ago; but the el-testicle was,
eta; were they to do with tire 199 ?—(Crie of "Ilene.
earl 1") They had met to eaeure his alajeoy of their full
willektre in hie Ministers, and to entreat him to exercise
eii prero fade' in gettiag the bill passed. (Cheers.)
`lr. LONG3IORT then uldrcas,W the meeting. The state
:cod wee in e pommy sea, and did not answer to her ham.
Hear.) She was, as it were, between Scylla and Cita. ,
rod,:—on the one had were tipple-aim :eel eenoption.
.inil on tae other were -narehy and civil war. (Cheers.) The
199 sec tied to be without their reason or prudence. It re.
trindea him of an innate of a matihoese, who, on berg
,raked why he wes pet there, replied, " I said that the whole
:Toad e te mail ; the world said 1 was mad ; they out.
numleral 1.1.:, a. d ;,,r..: I wo !" (Great laughter.) He
3-.101 nut say taat the 199 should Le served as this gentle-
mar ' I been, but be thoweht that they ought to be, fur
:heir own good, s'thjected to a little wholesome restrain:.—'
kilter, hear.)
31r. Locx, in a most eloquent %Tech, spoke at great
length on the present state of affairs. He said the borough.
mongers had thrown down the gauntlet to the whole people
.71 Erglani, a!:.1 it now remained for them to show they were
loi to be insulted with itootaity, or defrauded of their
r wets. (Cheers.) We had new 199 Kings instead of one.
seed were worse off than the Athenians, whose tyrants only
invented. to thirty. (Cheers.) Would Englishmen submit
et ilea ? (Cries of No, no.) He invoked the spirits of
Hampden and Russell to pre vent such an unholy &aera-
tion. (Cheers.) Had not the Peers been guilty of treason
against the State in thus opposing their individual interests
against the interests of the people and the Constitu.
lien ? Ile woull not allude particularly to the conduct of
ate Bishops, because there was a minister of our holy Tell-
eloa present (Dr. Kenny) who had always been justly re-
pected. If the Eoglish people sunk into willing slaves it
'could show tIT despot of the North, tied other despots too,
:hat they) ad sunk into the vile herd, and that they might in.
rade the liberties of the people of Europe without fair.—
The Peers would be ciphers without the people's support--
(loud cheering)—and he a ould add that they were now,rathcr
ornamental than useful. (Coatinued cheering and laughter.)
The speaker then moved the second resolution.
Mr. DAVIES was sorry, in speaking of the Bishops, that
-he " outward and visible sign" had SO ill accorded with
their inward at spiritual grace."
ale. ARPCHORP proposed the third resolution, stating
that it was essential to the peace and well.being of the eoun.
:7v that a Bill similar to the last should be introduced into
l'erliament, and that, to effect such a desirable object, his
Majesty be prayed to exercise all the powers and prerogatives
which the Crown enjoyed.
Mr. PEACE observed that the Earl of Bristol had been
reported to have said that, rather than this Bill should pass,
he would lay his head on the block —(Hear and laughter.)—
The people should retaliate. He (Mr. Peake), for one,
would say that if this Bill did not pass he would be
contented to be hanged—(great cheering.) That was the
say in which they should retaliate, and he would be glad to
know which would last longest—the heads of the peers, or
the necks of 20,000,000 oldie people.
Dr. KENW V ably answered whet he termed the fallacies
of Lori Lynahurst, wet observed, that Sir F. Burdett and
sir J C. Hob' olive weds-oast of their best friends, belonged
to the real aristocracy, which, he believed, the people never
Irish, dto injure. (Cries of " Never !" never !")
Mr. CeeveltT. N. P. beta prepheeted that the bill would
\be rejected, beceta.se there were nearly 100 Tory Peers cre-
ated by Mr. MO! Tice Dukc of Wellington would be very
happy now to me s this fill if he could dolt. But he (Mr. C.)
was certain that the people would sot let him—(cries of 'no,
no, we will never have 'shit egaina) He had opposed Ca-
tholic Entancipatioe all his life till it was ripe, and he then
zapped in with Sir R. reel and passed it, because, he said, it
tees en-dint. The Whir, however, alone deserved the
trtdit of patsies that measure. (Cheers.) The hon. member
then express-id his dissent from two parts of it—namely,
the dittsion of counties. end the amount of the
nouseltul 'er's franchise. Ile believed every man whose
purse contributed to the public expenses, and who was
liable to be called on to fight for the country, ought to have
t vote. (Loud clieerieg, which last-.d for several- minutes.)
He, however, would vote for the sill, although he disliked
these dams, because it was beneficial as a whole. With
aspect to the prorogation, he aid not think that Parliament
would again n.cet fur the despatch of business till January
wet. (Cries oft Oh ! oh ! ")
Mr. W. Booroweee rove to return thanks. He said
that he was so ill. that he was obliged to lean on a desk.
He had prophesied that the bill would pass. In calcu.
sting the numb, re of selfish men in the House of Lords,
he had not calve lard on :he fools—(great laughter),—and
se thought it would pass, !moon he thought them wiser.
'eon' Herrowby leit night professed the reform faith—
hear, hear),—and that he agreed with the principle of
reform. How, tl en, could he justify his vote against '
he principle of the bill on the second reading—(Hear,
fear) He ( Mr. limughatr.) was in the house when the bill
was diiscused end had to :rd an active and-refomiPies make
t curious obsereation to a friend of his (Mr. B.'e.) His
'riend said, " aVell, I understand you arc sure of a mak,-
ity ?" The Peer re plied, " Yee, I suppose we are ; but I
ihould like to know what wears to do with it alien we have j
tot it." (Great laughter.) He (Mr. B.) had never seen e
let of men who were victorious look so crest-fallen. It would
lave done a man's heart good to have seen the counte.
lances of the end-reform rs at the announcement of the
majority of the division on Monday night. The Tories
ad had a political fast, and looked horrified when they
card the reformers, at the top of their lungs, give an
huzza" that mieht hare been heard at Pimlico. He hoped
at the country would remain peaceful and tranquil during
e approaching internmom, and he knew that the bill
teat be carried. It had been said, if the people were
caceable, that they were intliffe rent to reform—if they were
o isy, it was said titcy were mad. He hoped, however, that
ey would not proceed to violence, and hoped that the Mar.
itit. of Londonderry's head might be kept entire, if it were
my to stop the mouth of Sir C. Wetherell—(greAt
ughter)—whose nonsense had almost been the death of
iim (Mr. B.)
WALBROOK WARD.—A My respectable meeting of this
lard met ye iterday, and moved an address to his Majeaty,
Foploring him to eiccelerate, by all constitutional means, the
toe of reform. The tr.e.thig pledged themselves to put
rrn all acts of violence and outrage.
CHRIST CHURCH, ZUHIPAY.A Very numerous meet-
rg of the parishioters ere Christ Church, Surrey, took
ate last evening, at the National Schoul.house, in
theriborough Street, for the purpose of agreeing to
e a Address to his Majesty, expressing their loyalty
a attachment to his person and Government; their
clay and regret at the rejection of the Reform
.1 by the House of Lords. In the course of the
::eedings which followed, one of the parishioners, a
byslare man, observed, that they had all no doubt beard
e account of disturbances in his native place, in musc-
at: of the rejee tion of the Reform Bill by the Howe of
Is last Settirday morning. He was there, and he would
he meeting bow the disturbance began. The minister
clergyman of the parish), when the ni ws arrived, set
veils;. ringing. sonic of his windows were afterward.
Cr, and tome masons beiag taken up and committed
. gaol, for that the gaol was afterwards broken down.
wetting, b. fore they separated, passed a resolution to
act, that they meld not separate without express.. ng
wing disapprobation of the conduct of the rector, for
le the use of the vestry room for the purposes of the
t meeteng.
alseau.—Yestenlay a most numerous meeting of the
itants was held at the Vestry.hall, to petition his 112.
lot to accept the resignation of his al misters. One of
nurchwardene took the Chair; and several gentlemen
seed the meeting in support of the resolutions, which
carried unanimously.
marrow—Of all the public meetings in this town,
proceedings of which it has fallen to our lot to report,
:ever %caressed one equalling in magnitude and un-
oty that which took place here on Tuesday last. The
:ion of the Reform bill on Saturday morning, by the
use of Lords, tidings of which reached Brighton early
la afternoon of that day, spread a gloom over
town, and nothing else was talked or seemed
be thought of. On Monday, a requisition to the
gh Constable, most numerously signed, calling upon

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him to convene an early meeting " to take into considera-
tion the rejection of the Reform bill in the House of Lords,
aed to adopt such measures relative Oereto as to such met.
fag shall teens tit" was presented to that go.ntkinsin who,
in compliance therewith, appointed Tuesday, nt one o'clock,
as the hour for a.ss:mblind. The meeting took place in the
large space intended as a market, under the New Town Hell.
On entering, a few minutes before the time Axed, we found
an immense nssemblege of persons eollected, end which ie.
aimed every moment. Two 1.4.8g0.1.1 had beet drawn
and conveniently plocel for tie 6ptakers • in front, desks
and seats were provided for the vestry d.rk and the re-
porters : and in the centre were suspended the royal standard,
and the town celoors. At one o'cloek, a bend of music,
with pink and purple banners, wisieh, preceded by two ion.
'wade; placards, iescrihed, a Go to the Toon all to en.
adorn Meeting,' hod beet' panulies the tuivn, arr:ved, am,
ranged theels:let s on tie e defi of the waggons.
LIIICRIMERi OCT. 13.—A most numerous public meet-
ing of the inhabitants of this place was :ell els day, in an
open spew of ground, te the perpose of acniressit 3 his Mt-
jesty, thanking him f.r the sanction ehitnt he I as give ' the
I o. reform, :end rejoidne fa the belief the: his Majesty's
confidence in his present able and faithful Ministers conti-
nues unshaken, consideriun tile: their n'ettinuance in
office is essential to the peace and prosperity of the '
country, W've Breve**, Esquire. sees called to tin
chair. Among tie gender:Jen immediately I.lrrolindin4
him on the nuatiegs were, Isaac flodnsom, Esneire, of tin:
firm of Messrs. Pares and IliAgseu, bankers' Matthew
Bebington, Esq. (of .he 'lnn of Marstield and Bebingtne
bankers) and Messre..). Colt: ear, J. Bennett, J. ltyley,
and many other !tin:oy respecteble. i its. A eon ; die
speakers were the Rev. U. Berry. M Rdy, :Ir. Stone., Mr.
J. Ellis, Mr. W. :lime, Mr. ti irks, nee. * :so t.verally
proposed and geconecl -the reselatior 1, anti t•: its 'sly e--
forced !pun the m etime the *ecessity .1. anstan in; from :11
sorts of violerce. Suer we, LO.ittr. a
the Bishops, that every eemitsk wnicit tore:sell neon their
recent due. was received eit n ge.er npliatse.
CARLISLE, OCT. 12.-11itherto ro violent measures
have been resorted to, nee a..y Ebel to be taken, snoild
the el:Wavy remain firm ; but slie.dd tn.y net, we tremble
for the consequenees. The greas met ten; yesterday, t d tne
resolutions which were passed. lieve finished a sensg Lope
that all may yet be well ; bet tnere is a feeling dhplayed
which cannot be mistaken. Dr. Percy, Bialme of a a silo-
, oese—than whom, if there was rote out, in oflicisl situation
more tespeeted than another, it was Aged .aeainst nee
Bill. This was Refficient to render him odious. Litt night
upwards of 1.1,0010 persons, accompanied by banners and
music, paraded his effigy, &beg with another re; reseeting
the devil urging him on, thrtrigh_ut the eri -c:pal streets,
and buried them but t a. the enaket-cross, the music play-
, trig n GOD save the Kin e" all the time of Cie corner-anon,
and at the conclusion three cheers were given for the King,
three N Earl Grey, nail several more fur ilifferent indivi.
duals friendly to reform; the multitude tint separated.—
'lnane is miserable with us a respectable :am km the iron
trade closed tins morning, and, by thus throwing numbers
out of employment, has added to the general ealaelity. It
is rumoured that some of the marufacturere intend doiiie the
same, or at least of shortening ineir Item allowed for work-
I ing. The Renton Association meet daily, and the ruse: of
people to hear the nos is astonishing.
Ocr. 12.—The news of the tiaras having
re-
jected the Reform Bill arivol here on Surday afternoon, and
was received with the tamest grief and consternation by the
inhabitants. The rivets eec tiled with groups of ptonle,
discuesing the probeble reeling lif the :slanting :nelligtace,
and ilcvisien the most ruleisable st.p; to be u.ken in seinen'
of the King and the Ministry a, diis fearful crisis. On
I Monday. eltheugh the day was extremely wet, e great num-
ber of mechanics and artiiicers awe:misled, ter :11c plop ne f
addressing the King. They tuarened through the town,
preceded by a baud of music, and one of time Lord Chancel-
lor's eleedoeeerin; flogs, beach g epou i, " Brougham, the
friend on Reform—the enemy of oppression." A ;he piece
of meetien they were prevailed open by tn.,: or tee neittlemen
to wait a si..y or two, until the result of Lad Ebrirgtan's
motion should be known. In corszquenee of the stannation
of trade, a large fancy waistcoat house here have sesp, tided
their works, and upwards of 20') hauns tire name- idle. It
is now said nut. - large carpet inalutfaetory has likewise been
shut up.

Ptalsourn.—The indignation and disgust evinced by
the inhabitants. on the rejection of the Refonrll, must
convince even Lord Rolle, of any other anti-refereter, tint
there is no luktwarmness—no alteration of eendrueat, with
respect to this greet question. Imuiedistely on the arrival
of the mail on Sunday evening, the astounding news was
communicated to almost every person with astonishing
celerity. On Monday morning grief was depicted on
every every counterance : every one asked his nigh-1
bang—What will this come to ? Where and vhen will this
contest terminate ? Has the hereditary branch of the
Legislature had the temerity to place thee selves in
array againe the King anti the people ? The answer
was—Alas I It is true ; m• 1 God only knows what
will be the consequence. The windows of almost every
shop in the town vs ero partially closed, and remained so.
The bells cf St. Andrew'. church, and Charles' church P 1).
month, Stoke church, the chapels of Devoaport, and the
chapels of Kat Stoneheuxe, poured forth the solemn knell
on Monday all day. All the merchant ships in harbour
hoisted their Hags halfenest high. Business was stud is
completely at a surd; in shirt, the coeduct of the Opposi.
don Leeds is :onelderiel to have brougle woe and sorrow on
the land. One spark nay fenite ar Mimeos: mass of com-
bustible matter. therefore I. is necessary to guard against
that spark.—llyseeuth Journal.
Saserneri.—The .'cws that the bill had been thrown
out of the Horse of fends ruched this piece or Saturday,
at eleven o'clock in the evening. Or Sunday. plitearels were
issued signed by 140 individuals, calling upon the Master
Cutler to convening a public meeting. in order to e.diress
the King and Lord Grey on the sultjec, of reform.
On Monday, the meeting was held in Paradise-square.
The excitement was intense; the square and the avenues
leading to it were crowded to excess ; but one (.cling per.
vadect and adulated the thuasands :he %ere peanut ; the
whole appearance was supub and imposir; in the zetreme.
Lord Milton, who determined on being present the moment
the intention of convening the meeting was announced to
him, Mr. Parker, Mr. J. Parker, and other gentlemen ad-
dresed the assembly. It was not tl.o time to make long
syeechesi and lo one indulged in that (telly. Every indite-
, dual understood the object and purpose of Ocir comlr.g to-
gether too well, to make leugtheued harangues necessary.—
it was the time fur action, rot for talking. Every man,
both speakers and berms, seemed impressed with this
conviction ; consequently the addressee delivered were
brief, spirittel, decisive, and to the point ;
con-
ceived in the spirit which had broe3ht the ieo.
pie :together, and giving utterance to the feelings and
sentiments which, without a single exception. pervaded
them. It was resolved, at the meeting, to address the King,
beseeching him to continue his present Ministers in office,
create a sufficient number of Peers, or adopt such other
constitutional means as may be necessacy to carry tbc mea.
sure of Reform : also to address Earl Grey recommending
him and his colleagues to remain in office, and persevere in
their endeavours to carry the Bill.
The excitement among our ertiaans was unprecedented.—
A meeting of the sprint-knife ciders, and several other
branches of the Trades' Union, took piece early on Monday
morning, when many individuals expressed themselves in the
most determined and violent menner, and it was only by the
exertions of the more sensible and peaceably disposed mem-
bers of the societies that order was preserved. The general
committee of this Union met very early in the morning. De-
legates were appointed to proceed to the diccrcut houses of
resort, and to requesttheiru veral members .o conduct them-
selves peaceably and orderly ; aed we owe it mainly to
the exertions of this intelligent body, that we hare to
congratulate ourselves on the continued tranquillity of
this town. At the meeting of the Committee, the
Secretary, Mr. John Wardle, was appointed to address
the public meeting and urge upon them the importanee cf
peace and order at this crisis. Such, however, are the feel.
ings of the woreiasses towards Lord Whaireliffe, 01.12.
Boned by his hardships eontemetuous description of the
101. voters, that to restrain them Lora acts of violence slid
outrage ',on his person, in the event of his ap-
pearing among them, would be no very easy task. They
complain that be has insulted every i.orking man in Shef-
field ; and that be has not none this inadvertently and unto-
fentitnelly, bat wilfully and deliberately. (Inc of them
said, in our bearing,“ Ht lass sinned with his eyes open;
being one of our magisuatcs, and knowing the circtur.stances
of the town almost as well as any individual in the neish-
bourhood, be must be well aware that the expressions he has
made use of respecting the 101. voters, arenas in any degree
applicable to them."
Dnonstsr.D.A public meeting was held in Dronikld,
on Tuesday, to address the King on the subject of the
form Bill, imphring him to exercise all constitutional
means foe carrying -boo effect that great and indispensable
measure, and to retain his present ministers in office. The