Star.
London, England, 1831-01-13 00:00:00

OF THE BRITISH

iiAIOtAMA

LEEDS. PATRIOT, DEC. S.
P‘es"ids in different tfratitid Leeds announce that the friends of
• Amid. &Conn" isM Witold a meeting on Monday evening
lints lea aid itibege ~ •
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d:tei mist • • your diessalvea, in
did Intolerrable
Are sixteenth year Peace, -0
down tit and
dipiress paved," end bears down tne atra;
mansfactudog keterests d the country. A glean itriardt, ,it is
true, occesionslle,appears, but it gradually becomes d more Tire c
c.
fie'
and more short duration, whilst the misery of all who do not
live upon the taxes has attained such an alarming height as emptier a
change of system absolutekissomellre.
Yaw' petition** humbly submit, that any ekenp will bedded
ve
and unaeat,ft whicit,does nor matador the magi prompt,
and extensive measures of anselkirition and tess, the most
econoni in the Put& expenditure, a very coradilembli mdaetien of
maths, and Dena fide =gutsy We the miss of those cemplicessd
evils. the.whole community, mad mars especially the puts
and prodstodm classes. „
• • " Whilst a state of ge
_nerd asknewledged staring hes boss al.
kneed to go on unambd, it fs with inn 4nit and disgust yens pal.
Zmaihave observed a sum of on. million of the public mesiey ausualy
of for corrupt „In useless and doom *coo, and.
unewited pensions, and.ao inesegee to the swabs stony, the'
senennt of which. during a long pa sal of peace, hes Mindy hem the
gestind of just and contain: maT emplant.
" Fully convinced that the maim of the country eon never be placed
lima a firm and solid basis, undies people are REALLY and TSULT,
eetd Iletlosrely 310XINALLT In Pullament. Your pat.
theses lament to find their se far *bewailed and usurped by
mine influence and a, g aristemecy, that it is to this
lmt body alone a considerable megneds• of the :members of your hoo-
t:usable House are really iseptinsibles a state ct things totally at ra-
vines with the principles of that miduttion, which makes it penal for
Peas to interfere in deader" and &dem tat" no men obalbe taxed
without his consent, given by himself or by ids repeseentedve la Paella.
man."
" Your petitioners, therefore, humbly my poor bonsmalde House
to immediately adopt such measures as wM seem the complete aboli-
tion of sinecures and unmerited pensions and
.grants, the diminution
of all payments to public functionaries in accordance with the en-
hanced value of the currency and the just claims of the country, as
also the greatest possible reduction of taxation, and d the stand-
ing army.
" They further pray for a rigid inquiry into the causes of the general
distress, and above all, for that great and long called for measure, with-
out which it is in vain to hope for any permanent amelioration or redress
—that real and effectual reform in the representation of the people which
will give them their due weight in the state ; render their house the faithful
guardian of the public liberties and purse; put an end to that undue and
mischievous influence to whichall our evils may be traced; and:secure to
each individual, without the riot and disorder of the pietist system, the
free and unmolested exercise of his elective rights. That these great re.
sults may be attained, petitioners may that the duration of parlia-
ment may be shorten elective franchise extended to all men of
adult age, paying rates and taxes, and that the votes at elections may
be taken in districts, and by ballot."
In Leeds, those who used to be very loud in the cry for reform, are
become all at once exceedingly tame. lot
em mightily afraid of re-
minding the members of Administration of their former professions.
There are, however, remaining in this great town, some thousands of
honest reformers; and we call upon them to bestir themselves, and not
to let the cause suffer, because their former hollow leaders have turned
tail on their noisy protestations, and set all principie at defiance.
What are we to expect from the present ministers? We confess our-
selves daily more sceptical concerning them ; and ate honestly com-
pelled to be so, from what we daily witness of their proceedings, when
we compete them with what was formerly held up by them, se agreeing
with the principles of the constitution under which we live. The in-
crease to the standing army in time of pace—the late proclamation in
Ireland—and other scud harsh government, may all be TestroPee
yet they are precisely such acts, as when out of Moe the
present Administration were in the habit of loudly condemning.
On the subject of Reform, and of what will be done, we saw during
the week a letter from a distinguished Member of Parliament. and be
expreism himself as fellow. :
" My opinion is, that there will not be any Reform. When I say
not any Reform. I mean such a Reform as the people have a=
expect—and I think further, that if they do not get a w
change in the system, there will come that force from whitest.
with fearful violence, will for a while overturn the whole renal=
good order and government. The 8 and noughts mast *Dona.
try? Such a lot of money made ooper canna be pith old.°
GLASGOW FREE PRESS.
Tam Timms' POLITICAL Dutirsa.Chs Monday mobs, about
410 Individuals sat down in the Trades': Hall, Glaeantionest, mod
about en were accommodated in another apartment-
Mr. D. APAntav was in the Chair, supported by Mr. WALLACZ,
of Kelley, and Mr. J. Illit.tan officiated as Croupier.
A portion of the company wore tri.coloded cockades on the fruit ot
their coats.
The touts were as follow :
" The people, the wily legitimate source of power." Ate—" Rale
Brimaia? " The King, the centre of the people's power." Air—
° Xfisg's Anthem."
" His Majest's Mislaters—may they fully redeem their pledge to
the nation." Air,—" Mucking' o 'Osonlies Byre."
" A full, fair, and free representation of the people is the Cameos
kenos of Parliament." Air—" There'Cnae leek shout the House."
• " The Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Town Council ot Glasgow."
Alr—." Caller Herring?
" A cordial union and co-operation of all the !Heeds of freedom in
the cause of Parliamentary Reform? Air—" Up an' wan them a',
Willie."
" The Glasgow Reform Association."
" Mr. Alleged and the Birmingham Political Union." The toast
was drunk with all the homers, accompanied with much cheering.
Mr. Lemiegtos concluded a speech by calling attention to one ef
their best and most Able patroos,—to one who has uniformly bees the
friend of freedom and of every reformere..to one who, through
good report and through bad report. has been the eloquent and the
consistent advocate of reform in every shape. Need I name to you
Mr. Wallace of Kelly? (Great cheering.) lam net surprised se
the hearty applause with which you receive the named this patriot,
—far be has been your friend—the operatives' friend. and the peer
man's friend. I will not detain you longer by deseoutihig eh ids
merits. You can best pronounce the eulogy of the reteress et tried
worth_" Mr. Wallace of Kelly—the man of the people—sea berme
to Scotland and to humanity." 'Met toast was drank with shnulta.
MOM and deafening cheering. Air, "Scots wha hae."
Mr. WALLACii, rose, amid immense cheering from every put attire
ball; and, after it had subsided, said be was particularly proud is
stand before a body so respectable as the operatives of the mowegio.
Ss at this country. He had gladly received their invitation is intend.
as it was from the inmost recces.* of his soil he considered they were
the very sinews of the State. Without them, where would be the
production? and, without their produce. where would be the situation
of all? He was afraid it could not exist at all. They had invited
him to a political dinner, at which he conaidered all were entitled
to repress an opinion reeding to tie public benefit of the whole
country. In adverting to the present blinistry, he observed that the
greatest statesman, perhaps. which any miner, ever produced. was
now placed in Me highest legal situation in this country. Lord Brougham,
bad stated that he was a Reformer, and would go forward on the
broad ways of the constitution; and be, Mr. W. could tell Lord
Brougham to go on. and that there were others who would maintain
their right with him on that subject to the last drop of their blood. Lord
Brougham bad bees at all times a friend of reform, but be was still
what say be tensed as undeclared MIL generally in favour of the
cause, but nor to that extent on which we could implicitly rely. He.
Air. W. trusted no man, be be who: be My, could judge of ears
by their measures, and not from their professions. The next man who
had gene honestly forward was Lord Althoff:, but what iese
minister kneaded to go remained with the meeting to judge. Lord A.
bad said he woad reduce salaries, and make retrencismeals, but at
same time observed that these measures would not give permanent
relief to the weary. Would Lord A. my, once for all, whether the
taxes were to be rated according as the country could bear, and Ma.'
posed,
paid, is reference to the respective situations of the people, so as to
insure prespetity or will he, as had been recently demanded, have
the taxes is accordance with the alleged exigence* of Ministers, with-
out caring for the condiuoa of the people inhabiting the country from
which they are derived? He mast either teas. as the country can bear,
or the srassawill fall to the ground. The Home Secretary was anew
and be, Mr. W. Mold not judge of him speedily. Lad Mel-
ha told them regarding a public edict, that it was edge/fel
masoadhational to have any fixed rate at which men's wages eon
be paid 1 ad be ought to have said also that it was equally inmenakin
to fis peremeotly the rate of mistime. His. Mr. lff.'s signeesoLls
the operatives and she initidk classes—for all were prawn, mid I
'nn,
Wee, either the ooe or the other—was. if any aten heisted d tilarge:
indament would eireleaseer, by a system of lash' lateen, to Menet Thies
Alma their very .last Mang? Tax, moos what eau be spared, pod 61
was a ((Wand a opidiaati who attempted top *maid it * extosie.ft
;It would be sees theepter the reels' =4WI would 49*
• beloved there Weft spies to the camp—Adele 1144 a or
`duke, who were perhaps euiployed by a mean- lireat 1• • :•wi

see it there was any more room song them. Ministers, be had so
doubt, would be opposed a the subject of reform, but be hoped the
country would then approach the Sovereign, and make the subject a
sine pas now. The Kin, as had been already observed, was the
centre a( the power oldie people, and to that centre let every man
apply whole tared, and who is thereby, by the Constitution, entitled
to vote In the election of a trepresentadve. and secured tram mane la.'
Sawn while la the exerebe of his voting. It would then be egg*
unknown whether it was for an M. P. or a amain of whisky Om
were tendering their votes. la referring to the previous tome. be
begged to return them his thanks for the mouser is which they drink
to the health of Mr. Atwood, and the Ildradogbant Polideal,Dians
As he (Mr. W.) never had a fanner opportunity of meeting with the
witting of Glasgow. but hoped it would now become men he.
"vat. be begged to state that Piail Unions were by far the asst
peweetel IC Mat had ever been found for oonewstradtag gable
Was as concealment—no hob and eOrneras Is.'
=ll6binbrso—nese bat such as voted by ballot, a method la "kW
be seld, esnelble and bong people,: ao tieCtitted to have dote own
mato...elsedon. They had i n fires rules aid Mew up
without calling a gamed . el Ile body. esdesswien
Ut77lllllnety of ming a sills modem wpm any point white they
onsidered rewind dies
Inns of the Harr hed boner mein-
llera. and it lotobbel $OOO basest nee, assalmmeted he one musty, of
Vii a say Ogle member amid come leeward sad washes meta
that Might he edema. It was solely mum Olds ephelea they teek
their ad
he Misked to mho Yeashmft mid Leeds limiter As-
• sededimi mielodliti Ilhast 1111,000 billeidgele who pay tress Ms. to 41.
end wide making warp operative eleolpor, at a owl manse. to
wane in comet witli men et eamtatiosi. O&M, and leisure. co-operated
together, or worth* for *MN who had at Yonsiliese to snood. It
4...
was the mesa. efietagtog mutat laths, who wished their
and he whisk these wise nate who sopret_e_d the system
et reseseess of the Ilmelaity. 'le (WAY.) 1" but
eel* glh. _ At she inteaded Benfrteddre Pelkkel Coles, a
body Adak Ise was to mat mi the Wowing day to lay bikes theekse
zsgmellil,M draft of the seastitades and Me (Ha, W.)
11 lisew dimmers melba to further the knee. vide es mei swum
I :12ilato=in Miffed Unions. A Send* Peaded W
andoe.
in Ile ispiliered would be of immeneadiventage,
iliemeras Mr mmitealimm wee hem the gran eatielbstion randy
teseltriselbyell els* dodgem ea reading the esselodime of was
and Issedets, miff omibmehe. In me, part Ci the benb.l. A Pm"
nesting, peeing' sass anyar, in 131ampiw, wend lead is es.
lighten the coontry to le extent, sod they would tins be.
one less anxious in asesseibleg who wen dadretar =Nr. Is
Mr. Attwood's name, and en of the llinelailme
Mr. W. again returned thanks, and observed that be bed now
one in his own county. He was asked lately what was the use
at so much trouble about reform, and be had answered, it was for an.
thing but for the purpose of obtaining their rights. Ups bet asild
when his measures would terminate, be replied, when be saw
blythe, &gland merry, and Inland contented, then his relhembi
would be at an cod. He again thanked the meeting foe their MAIM
—sat does amidst unanimous danonsttations of applause, and sups le
a few mininesjor the purpose, be said, of directing the aussilmf the
meeting to the establishment of a Trades' Newspapn, in wMM be
observed. that, although there were a number of papas in town
conducted with great talent, yet a periodical papers
the nature
alluded to, would be of eminent utility in circulating the
particular views of the operative with ter effect. He cooeluded
by proposing, with the greatest sincerity, in which he hoped the
meeting would join.
" The operative of Glasgow, and success to the intended newspaper."
Air—" A rock and a wee pickle tow."
He concluded with proposing-0 Civil and Religious Liberty over all
the world." Air—" Downfall of Paris."
" Sir John Maxwell, Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Span. of Iliderslie. and
all the absent Meads of Reform." Air—" He's o'er the Mlle that I
lee weal."
The Chairman, in a few neat inttoductery observations, In the
coarse of width he acknowledged the oblipdens under which the
operatives and their cause lay to the independent Preis, proposed as
a toast, the health of its three conductors In Glasgow.— Messrs
Prentice, Bennet, and Malcolm.—Tone, " Bine Bonnets over the
Border."
" The Liberty of the Press." Air—" Sir David Hunter Blak's
Strathspey.'
•
" The memory of the mighty dead who have advocated. suffered
for, fought, conquered. or fallen, In the nose of civil and rdigieus
liberty in all nations." The toast woe drunk in silence, and was
followed by an excellent song to the memory of Charles James Fos.
" Goan% Lafayette, General Mins, M. de Potter, sad the brave
people of Frame and Belgium. ad the speedy establishment of Pe-
" On chew mere for the gdiust Poke. Air,—
" Speech Wake
" A speedy herd ot all dun 'n
restrictions whisk
Itheehis the otairsema et the Emmy, Illiay with China and Ike
bet idles" Air—" My love Is but aWe yet."
• /teeth hen, the abed mi eelleleurel Lord Advocaat of
licotiaod. and the indepeadels men who supported Mtn in Perth. 1
Dundee. (leper, and St. Andrews." Air—" Green grow the rushee."
" Mr. Henry Hunt, eel the bosom wives and sweethearts of the
electors in Prestos." Air—" Ayrshire Dawes."
" May the Moose system et taAntused. core, literature. industry.
1 and wave, be put an end to by the Miatruy in the present Session of
• Parliament." Air—". Willie was a wastes wag."
" The Preddent of the United States, and a cordial anion bovine
Great Britain and America." Air—" American Quick Step."
" John Graham. In. Marshal of the City Police." Air—Highland
Laddie."
" Mr. Tilt of the Glisegow C.ofee- Reuse, to whim the Committee
were mach indebted for die tree use of a room is his premises, is
width they reguluty asumbkd."

THE DUBLIN EVENING POST.
We all the special attendee of as public to the Mowing address
of the weavers of Dahlia, sad to the admirable reply of the noble
marquis. We have no doubt that the latter will be abased, bat we
have still leas that the essdasesta of Isis Excellency will make a deep
impression, and produce a favourable result, os the minds of those
classes to whew the answer is addressed. The documents have reacted
aat each a late hoar of the day that we have sot tale to say more oo

the subject.
TO THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS OP ANGLESEY,
LORD LIEUTENANT GENERAL, AND GENERAL,
GOVERNOR OF IRELAND.
We, the silk, cabinet, Abend, velvet, woollen, carpet, and cotton
stimulator's* of Dublin, inhabitants of tie Earl of Meath's Liberty,
ea behalf of 'tun/Ives, and those thousands who call us brothers, fa
there, sad masters, beg leave most respectfully to approach your high
prima*.
Oor hearts. too long silent, can no more endure it, and full of those
recollections which will never die, we, in the sincerity and honnt
feelings of our nature, congratulate your Realistic,/ upon your return
to the 'over:uncut of dais country.
Happier than at a former period, your Exoellency finds a land DO
lonaer divided by religious dinged, and let this be year brightest nt-
inembraoce, that Irishmen DOM' will forget that, for the attainment
of their freedom, as Christians and as men, you nobly and ultimata-
iegly offered youreelf upp ass sacrifice for them.
We are pour, your £xeeweef. bar set in gratitude—we are (gr-
ain also in hope, and firmly do we trust that your high powers will
again he exercised, beneficially and effectively, and that good and
wise laws may be se administered that this Had may yet buena
eae blessed lase of prosperity and peace. Urea our native Web
manufactures we would address year Wacelistay—both in sorrow
'mad in pride. We once maintained theasaads by our looms, and their
produce was an ornament and a use. With great anxiety we would,
thou, taunt poor Saallency to usbe thought worthy of your Nib
?stream*, and that, In Nelda& for the mesas of alleviating distress,
enapioyment for our ounierous body may bethought legitimate and re-
radiative.
Again we welcome back to Ireland your Excellency as our own
adopted countryman. In looking with unblenching »liana towards
your future Onternment, let us be permitted to affirm that we yield to
DOW in abe
oam* to the laws of our country, and in ate loyalty to our
T
= Ling.
- To dlit his Excellency returned the following answer:—
I receive yOur affectionate address with strong feelings of regard tars
body of men whose hearts are so sensitively alive to the services of one
whom they own ma their rad and stashed fried.
Uses arias' wane rewderad with s seal and an anxiety for Ireland
which N seseldseities could abiltes.
It is to blew List you aleltappier than at a fanner period,
in esesseinesse the eassadsw of seH disestd.
let is bawl as hew dustthat -nosonal as she might be ?

tbitt.a .
'lletering goviewment, anxious fog its prosperity, is laces.
movie& with the ems it correcting abases, of amending liws,
Zwesstaami means for postal hoprovesteme, tuber parties, as trio
salutary mosselMO, me Sessystiollit and othadmlislY
polio terittE4 and this suffering country
, Alm et yogi& sllbelb*mt, if allowed to repom
.16tive ...may, N the peatiat motimmidtbe pereitmed to continue,,
be IMMO disabled Aim somplag lienolis prelimisei by a patriot King
isd.„.• Maass goverampst.
Yoe myself, 1 will only any, dug semi thug ws4' my power shall
be 'd ine to pmettre the laws—to protect theposplo, sad to proms the
Nish stsnufitmurts I and the highest *tied repo ever hope to
pain will be the assarance that 1 ham bars lastiommegl M admadng
'dm interests of Ireland. ANGLESEY.

OLD BAILEY, J*x. 12.

This day the Session terminated, when the RECOIDZA pared sea,
tam of Death spin the following, via.
Jahn Hanseley, aged SS, and Riebsrd Rebertshaw,lB, beusebienking
Themes Adams, IS, imd James Butcher, 18, for stealing in a dwelling.
bones 4 and Fredmiok Smith, 34, for forgery. There were also sentenced
Tranaportaffies toe life ... 13

Dia. fir Sonztoes yaw. •••
ke in years ... •
liespeloonooent in the Roues of C;reetion
Ditto in Newgito_

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