Star.
London, England, 1831-03-11 00:00:00

SUPPORT OF MINISTERS.

ALDURMAN CHRIS. OPHER SMITH AND HIS WA RD.—
A requisition, signed by thirty-ono inhabitant howeholders
of Cordwainer's Ward, having been presented to their Al-
derman, Mr. Christopher Smith, begging him to convene a
meeting of the ward, to consider the propriety of a public
declaration of approval of the plan of reform proposed by his
Majesty's Ministers, he has been pleased to decline it in
the following terms :—" Gentlemen—l had the honour to
receive, on Saturday, your requisition, desiring me to
convene a meeting of the inhabitants of the ward, to
consider the propriety of a public declaration of approval
of the plan of reform proposed by his Majesty's ministers.
—Believe me, Gentlemen, nothing can be more painful to
my feelings than to be under the necessity of refusing to
comply with the wishes of so many respectable inhabitants
of the Ward I have had so many years the honour ef pre-
siding over, and my reason I will shortly state :—I ant no
enemy to reform, and many parts of the Minsters' plan I
approve, but some of the provisions of the measure t con-
demn as arbitrary, unjust, and uncalled for—that of inter-
fering with the rights and privileges of the citizens of Lou-
don, which, when I was admitted to the freedom, I was sworn
to protecialnd preserve. How, then, can I lend my aid to
an act, the object of which is to annihilate those immunities
and privileges our ancestors so many years enjoyed.—l have
the honor to remain, gentlemen, your faithful servant,
(Signed) C. SMITH."
" Adam.street, blank 7.
" blesses. Hammon, Nelson, dm"
On receipt of this letter the requisitionists themselves pub-
lished a hand-bill, inviting the inhabitants to meet this day.
ALDERS° ATE WA RD.—A requisition, signed by upwards
of 100 respectable inhabitants of this ward, was yesterday
presented to Sir P. Laurie, Knt. Alderman, to call a meet-
ing for the purpose of addressing both Houses of Parliament
in favour, of the Reform Bill introduced by His Majesty's
Ministers. The Alderman oppoitiod the Meeting to be held
to-day.
ST. Gttes's IN THE FIELDS, AND ST. GEORGE'S,
BLOOMSBURY.—Yesterday afternoon, a highly respectable
meeting of the inhabitants of these united parishes was held
at the Freemason's Tavern, for the purpose of addressing his
Majesty, and petitioning both Houses of Parliament to sup-
port of the Ministerial plan of Parliamentary Reform. Mr.
Alderman Vaithman was unanimously called to the Chair.
Mr. Wakley and Mr. Rogers, late Churchwardens, Mr.
Tooke, a barrister, of Bedford-row, Dr. King, Mr. Mills,
Mr. Estleby, Mr. Templema.n, and several other able
speakers, addressed the meeting in moving and seconding
the resolutions, which were carried unanimously, amid rap-1
tarot's applause.
ST. MARY WHITECHAPEL.—Yesterday morning, a nu-1
merous meeting of the inhabitants of this parish was held
in the church, for the purpose of expressing their opinions on
the proposed plan of Parliamentary reform. Mr. John John-
son, the churchwarden presided ; Messrs. Coates, M'Cann,
Jenkins, and other gentlemen, addressed the meeting in
congratulation and support of Lord: John Russell's measure ;
an address to the King, with petitions to both Houses of
Parliament, praying that the Bill may pass into a law, were
adopted, amidst loud cheering and applause.
ST. SAV lOU ICS.—Yesterday a numerous meeting of the
parishioners of St. Saviour's, Southwark, took place in the
vestry-room of the church, for the purpose of giving expres-
sion to their feelings on the grand measure of reform, which
has passed the first reading, and to support petitions to both
houses of parliament, that it may be speedily passed into a
law. Several of the parishioners addressed the meeting on
the subject, and resolutions were passed declaratory of the
high sense of gratitude due to his Majesty's Ministers by the
country for their liberal and enlightened conduct, which well
deserved the support of the nation at large.
LAMBETH ILLUMINATIONS IN THE CAUSE OF REFORM.
—A misunderstanding has occurred amongst the inhabitants
of Lambeth, respecting the proposed illumination. On Wed-
nesday a number of bills were circulated about the parish,
intimating that the illumination was postponed until the
measure of reform was triumphantly carried ; that the notice
was premature, and without the sanction of the proper au-
thorities. Yesterday other bills, dated March 10, were dis-
tributed about the Marsh and Wall-liberty, stating that
an illumination would take place ; that the postponement
was an invention of the enemies of reform : consequently a
general illumination took place in the New-cut, Waterloo-
road, and Oakley-street, and of no ordinary nature. Nu-
merous houses were brilliantly lighted up with variegated
lamps and transparencies, in various forms ; the Coburg
theatre appeared conspicuous among the rest.
RICH 310 N D (YORKSHIRE), MARCII S.--(From a COT-
respondent.)—The proposed measures of reform have been
nceived by all parties in this town with feelings of the
greatest satisfaction, and I have every wagon to believe,
that in the course of the .reek public meetings will be held
in many of the adjoining towns and parishes, to declare that
the plan submitted to parliament meets with their hearty
approbation.
CA N TER BUK T.— On Wednesday evening a respectable
Meetiug of the lion-resident freemen of Canterbury assem-
bled at the Hand-in-hand, Holborn, and unanimously agreed
to petition the House of Commons, praying that they would
pass the Reform Bill into a law. Lord Fordwych was re-
quested to present it. This contradicts a paragraph now
going the rounds of the papers, which states that the non-
resident freemen of Canterbury are highly indignant at the
part of Lord J. Russell's Bill which is to deprive them of
I their franchise.

Ma ticiik:s•rEtt.—A public meeting of the inhabitants of
Manchester, convened by the boroughreeve and constables
of the town, was held in the Town-hall, on Wednesday, to
adopt a petition to parliament, and an address of thanks to
the Throne, and to his Majesty's Ministers, for the intro-
duction into the House of Commons of the ministerial plan
of parliamentary reform. On no public occasion, in our re-
membrance, was there assembled so numerous a body of in-
dividuals within walls of any public building in this
town. The boroughreeve of the town, James Burt, Esq.
was called to the Chair, and the two other authorities, Mr.
Braidley and Mr. Birtles were also present. Petitions to
both (louses of Parliament, expressing the approbation of
the meeting at the reform hill, and praying that it may
pass into a law, were laid upon the table, and were inszantly
signed by hundreds of persons.
CuEs•rEtt.—lwmediately on the announcement of Lord
John Russell's measure in favour of reform, a requiition
• was presented to the Mayor, requesting him to call a pu:.)lic
meeting, fur the purpose of thanking his Majesty's Minis-
ters for so nobly redeeming their pledge, and of pledging
themselves to support the measure by every constitutional
means. The Mayor presided, and was supported on all
sides by the members of the Corporation and the influential
gentlemen in the city. The general enthusiasm which has
been excited in favour of this measure is utterly indescriba-
ble, and, should it fail, the re-action will be terrible.
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, MARCH B.—The Mayor of
Newcastle has convened a public meeting, to be held at the
Guildhall on the 10th instant, " to consider the propriety of
sending a loyal address to his Majesty, gratefully acknow-
ledging the approbation and support he has given to his
Ministers in bringing forward the bill of reform introduced
into the House of Commons by Lod Juhn Russell; and
also to petition both Houses of Parliament to support the

bill." From the present spirit of the people, who are du-
termined to do all in their power t:► • id the King's Ministers
at this eventful crisis, there can be no douLt that the meet-
ing will be most numerously attended. At the towns of
North and South Shields similar meetings are about to take
place.

Cu
E 1... E NliA NI —A me ins was held yesterday, at the
Imperial Pump Room, of the inhabitants of Cheltenham,
which was very numerously and respectably attended, foi
the purpose of addressing- his Majesty, expressive of their
approbation of Lord John Hoesell's Bill of Reform.
Colonel Berkeley took the chair, and after many speeches,
declaratory of the object of the meeting, resolutions to the
above effect were unanimously agreed to.
SOUTH ANI PTON, M A IZC 9.—A petition in favor of Par
liamentary Reform was this day carried unanimously, at one
of the most crowded and respectable meetings ever held at the
Town-hall here. The Mayor in the Chair. Lord John Rus-
sell was requested to present the petition to the House of
Commons, thereby omitting to confer thi.: honour upon (en
own Members, who, it is understood are adverse to reform.
The utmost joy prevails here at the piespect of reform being
at last successful. The bells have been riming great part
of the day.
llt MilllES.—Monday, the Seven Incorpei ations of Duni-
f:ics met in their Common Hall, and without a single dis-
senting voice, an Address to his Miijety, warmly approving
of the large and liberal measure of Reform introduced into
the Commons House of Parliament, was agreed upon.