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evening- li:following, among many other toasts,
were tvliin
The' _ The Royal Family; may they
never forthsislllllllllloVihkh placed theme* the Tirmse.
The nAtaal AN. in giving " Mr. Hume." said, that
saw with great 'atisfaction, the company then as-
iambi's', and all mkt combining to, pay respect to
a Gentleman who had distinguished himself so much,'
'and whose merits were as well known as his name.
If there be any; difference in political opinion among
us, yet we join unanimously in our admiration of the
man, whois the prime supporter of the rights of the
subject, and the watchful guardian of the public ex-
penditure. But, besides Mr. Hume's well-known
merits, he could say, that every individual who had
his cause in the hands of Mr. Hume, might be sure of
kindness, dispatch, and satisfaction: He would make
no unnecessary compliments, and therefore he gave,-
* " air. Hume," (three times three)—drank with raptutous ap-
plause.—Tune, " There's nae luck• about the house when our
gudeman's awa."
Mt. HOME thern addressed the company at cons,.
derable length. He was fully sensible of the honour
conferred upon hini by such Meetings as the present,
and the assistance he derived from them in his public
capacity. It was one of the many important advan-
tages which Englishmen enjoyed under the British
Constitution, to be thus enabled, at Public Meetings,
to mat k their (Onion of the conduct of public men.
Whilst he was well aware of, and highly valued, the
advantages which the glorious Revolution of 1688
had secured to this country, he could not shut his
eyes to the many abuses also,which, in lapse of time,
had crept into that Constitution. It was the duty,
therefore, in a peculiar manner, of every person seated
in the House of Commons, to use his best exertions
to remedy the existing abuses—to improve, protect,
and secure those advantages which we ought to enjoy.
If he had read that Constitution aright, the liberty of
the People, the independence of Parliament, and the
dignity of the Crown, were equally to be guarded
and valued; and it behove.] every member of the
community equally to protect them all—(Hear).—
The Hon. Gentleman then took a retrospective view
of the state of public affairs; had a sly hit at the
Country Gentlemen, who, whilst their pockets were
full, hallooed on the extravagant expenditure of the
Pitt system ; and mentioned, as an example of the
conduct of the House of Commons, that only forty-
six Members voted for his motion for reducing the
Army from 81,000 to 71,000. He concluded, amidst
loud plaudits, by assuring the Meeting, that his hum-
ble exertions should be continued in that course which
had hitherto met with their approbation.
" The Navy and Army."
" The Lord Lieutenant of the County."
" Peace abroad, and economy at home."
Tune—" tat' the wars."
" Mr. Farquharson of Flnzean, and the Members of Parlia-
ment who support Mr. Hume • and success to their labours."—
(Three times three : great applause).
Mr. FARQUVAR3ON returned thanks, and said, that
as long as he had a seat in the House of Commons;
he mould attend to the rights of the Pe• pie. and op-
pose all wasteful expenditute of the pub is money.
" Montrose, Arbroath, and Brechin—lung may they continue
to send their present Member to Parliament." -
Tune..." When I ha'e a saxpence under my thumb,
" I'll set mat in aka town."
" The Burghs of Aberdeen and Bervie.—May their rulers
change their minds before the next Election."
Tune--" Fee him, father, tee him."
Mr.BunNrr, r, younger, of Ley s, complimented the
Chairman, and proposed " his health."
The Cuatamau returnee thanks.
" A Reform of Parliament, and a fair Representation of the
People in the Commons' House."—cApplause).
Tune—* This is no my airs hotter. '
" The Land of Cakes.'
" The health of the Gentlemen who should have been here,
but who are unavoidably absent."
Tune—" Whet-the devil ails ye?'
" The Whip ; may they always thew themselves enemies of
corruption and extravagance, as well as friends to the liberties
of the People."
" The immortal memory of Charles James Fox."
" Mr. Skene, General Hay, and other Whigs-present." •
Mr. SICZNIt *proposed " The Burgesses of Aber-
deen," and hoped that by and bye they would have
that influence in their own matters which they ought
to have, and which is usurped by a self-created set.
" Lord A. Hamilton"—three times three, and great applause.,
Tune—" Had I the wyte?"
In the absence of his Noble Friend, Mr. Hyatt
would offer the Meeting thanks iii his name, for the
manner they had received the toast. The Noble Lord
would have derived much pleasure to have been pre-
sent on this occasion, but previous engagements pre-
vented him. Mr. Hume then stated the course which
the inquiry before the House of Commons had taken
relative to the Petitions from the Royal Burghs, and
entreated the Burgesses of Aberdeen and of Scotland
to persevere in their demands, and to afford every
assistance in their power to those advocating their
cause in Parliament, until success should crown their
exertions—(Hear, hear !).
Mr. Brougham—May his exertions in the cause of educa-
tion teach the administrators of public charities to mend their
manners."
" The Liberty of the Press without its licentiousness—may k
never be the means of inflicting an unmerited wound."
Tune—" My minnie's aye glowring owr me."
" General Hay and the Agricuhurists of Aberdeenshire."
General HAY returned thanks.
" An end to all connexion with our Brethren sad CO•1110
German, or rather German Cousins—the Hely dhow',!"
Tune—" Had awa frae one, Donald."
Major HAY, after complimenting Mr. Hume on
his parliamentary conduct, proposed as a toast,
4 May every Representative of the People redeem his
to his constituents, with as much honour to himself, lad=
to the country, as Mr. Hume." _ •
0 The shipping interest—particularly Odds port. It basked
its full share of the prevailing digress, and may it soon be ise•
heved." •
Mr. Slim, of Skene, gave the town's motto—,
gi Bon Accord," and ' lam happy to see we have got
it amongst us, although we have not any one of the
Magistrates. Tune—Tullochgerine. .
Mr. Hoots proposed
" Mr. Skate, of Skase." (Three tidings dlnekvilleg
please). Tune—“ Old King Coal was s jolly 'Mei& 1.
,4 Mr. Mule" (three times three}
Mr. Hume said lie bad seen Mr. Maule the other
day, who had expressed bis regrekthatbe could ,not
be present this dal.
Mr. Bultxsrs, jaa. °nays proemd so anal to.

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The dime* iris stnnyituois, and gave general nth-
-action. The feasts and renterks were taken up with
peat spirk;and tht, utmost gke prevailed the whole