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OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, 4ils July, 1831.
THE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS of Ms
MAJESTY'S ORDNANCE do hereby give Notice,
that they will SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION,

AT THE TOWER,

On TIMSDAY, the 19th Instant, at Eleven o'Cloek In the

Forenoon precisely,
SUNDRY LOTS OF OLD STORES,

Consisting of Accoutrements, Harness, Sand Bags, Tools,
Standing Vices, Staves for Powder Barrels, Scaling Ladders,
Old Rope, Drums, Tanned Hides, Horse Shoe Nails, Lea-
ther Chrtouches, Pickaxes, Shovels, Flints, Fire Wood, and
a variety of other Articles; the whole of which may be
viewed at the Tower, as expressed in the Catalogues, during
the week previous to the Sale, upon application at the Prin-
cipal Storekeoper's Office, where Catalogues of the Lots,
and Sonditiouto of the Sale, will be delivered to those persons
who may apply fee the same.
By Order of the Board.
R. BYHAM, Secretary.

BIRMINGHAM POLITICAL UNION.
RESOLUTIONS.
AT a GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING of
the BIRMINGHAM POLITICAL UNION,
held at Mr. Bzaanswoavo's REPOSITORY, this 4th day
of July, 1831.
GEORGE FREDERICK MUNTZ, Esq. in the Chair.
On the motion of Mr.lAvvwoon,secondecl by Mr. ED..
It was resolved unanimously,
I.—That the report of the Council now read be approved
and confirmed by the Union.
On the motion of Mr. HAD LET, seconded by JOSZPII
BIDDLE, Esq.
It was resolved unanimously,
2.—That the Accounts now read be passed and confirmed
by the Union.
The Chairman then proposed the re-election of the different
Members of the Council seriatim, as Members of the Council
for the ensuing year :
Thomas Attwood. Chairman James Claridge
Jo.hua Scholefield, Deputy J. W. Evans
Chairman W. Beach
George Frederick Muntz J. B. Orem
Charles Jones Robert Cotterill
Sohn Slater D. B. Smith
Thomas Todd John Winfield
Felix Luckcock Thomas Clutton Salt
John Betts Benjamin Woolfield
Charles Grafton Joseph Biddle
Joseph Bodington Thomas Parkin
William Pare Charles Juxon
John Remick, jun. It. Hipkiss
John Pierce John Giles
William Weston Thomas Weston
G. de B. Attwood William Jenkins
Urban Luckcock James Bibb

Thomas Shorthouse Robert Perry
George Rdtuonds Benjamin Iladley, Secretary
Josiah limes
The following Gentlemen having been previously nomi.
noted, were then proposed and seconded, and duly elected
Members of the Council for the ensuing year :
Rev. T. M. M'Donnell Mr. George Wright
Mr. William Trow Mr. Samuel Morris
Mr. William Parkes Mr. Joseph Wilkes.

Moved by Mr. Biddle and seconded by Mr. John
Pierce.
3.—That Mr. William Sborthouse, Mr. William &ding-
ton, and Mr. William Martin, be re-elected Auditors for the
ensuing year.
Moved by Joshua Scholefiekl, Esq. and seconded by
Mr. Beach.
4.—That this Meeting cannot but its deep and
sincere gratification at the prompt and explicit assuranra
which the Council has received from the illustrious States-
man at the head of his Majesty's Government, purporting
that the 101. Franchise shall be honestly secured to the
country, without limitation as to the time or mode of pay-
ment between Landlord and Tenant.
Moved by the Rev. T. M. McDonnell, and seconded by
Mr. }Almonds%
s.—That this Union feel it their duty to express their
deep sympathy aitb, and admiration of the conduct of the
heroic Polish nation, who, struggling in defence of their
Rights and Liberties against an odious and oppressive Ty-
ranny, have given a glorious example of Patriotism and
Courage ; and, by presenting a Barrier against the encroach-
ments of Barbaric Power, have conferred a Benefit upon the
whole Civilized Word.
Moved by Mr. G. B. Attwood, and seconded by Mr.
Hardley,
6.—That in the opinion of this Union the Polish Nation,
has been driven into the present contest by the atrocious
Violation of Rights and Liberties guaranteed to them by the
Treaty of 1814 ; and that therefore, it is both the Interest
and the Duty of every Civilized Country, and mote particu-
larly of England, to interfere by Arms, if necessary, iu the
efficient Protection of their Righteous Cause.
Moved by Mr. Attwood, and seconded by Mr. Biddle.
7.—That the cordial Thanks of this Meeting be presented
to our respected Townsman, John Beardsworth, Esq. for his
Generous and Patriotic Conduct, in allowing them the use
of his Magnificent Establishment upon this and all other
occasions.
Moved by Mr. Fyence, of Darlaston, and seconded by
Mr. Haynes, late of Walsall.
B.—That the Cordial Thanks of the Union be presented
to the Council, for their able and patriotic conduct to the
Management of the Affairs of the Union.
G. F. MUNTZ, Chairman.
The Chairman having left the Chair, and the same having
been taken by John Betts, Esq.
It...solved Unanimously,
That the Cordial Thanks of this Union be given to G. F.
Blunts, Esq. for his able and judicious conduct in the Chair.
JOHN BETTS.

FRAUDS IN PATENT PENCILS.
Q MORDAN and CO. respectfully solicit the
14.7. public attention to the frauds which are daily prac-
tised upon them, as regards their Pencils, and the leads for
refilling the same. To guard the public against impositions,
the patentees are induced to make the following remarks:
Ist. Look for the London hall mark on each silver pen-
cil-case.
2nd. S. Mordan and Co. Patentees and Makers, on the
body of the case.
3rd. The genuine leads in boxes have a yellow belt, bear.
ing S. M. and Co.'s seal.

CEDAR PENCILS.
These Pencils contain the same quality of pure Cumber.
land lead u their silver patent pencils.
WARRANTED PROTECTION.
The Lock with seven guards is the most secure, and the
most durable one in use. The key cannot be copied, nor
can an impression be taken from it, neither can a skeleton
ar other substitute key be made with success. 'rho key ad.
mica of infinite variety, so that duplicates are entirely
precluded, and dishonesty and curiosity equally guarded
".S. Mordan and Co. Makers, London," is stamped on
each Lock.
Scientific Gentlemen and others are invited to inspect the
Manufactory, 22, Castle 'Street, Finsbury.

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