Star.
London, England, 1831-02-19 00:00:00

A MERCHANTSumers and bighly respectable MEETING of
A and SHIPOWNERS, held at the City of
London Tavern, Blahopsgate•street, on the 18th of February,
WILLIAM THOMPSON, Esq. Alderman, M.P. in the chair;
It was moved by George Richard Robinson, Esq. M.P. seconded bp
John Bainbridge, Esq. and carried with only este dissentient 'doe;
i. That the announcement by the Right Hon. the Chancellor of else
Esctiequcr of the intention of his Majesty's Governtnentto propose to
Parliament an important 'alteration in the scale of duties relatively
payable on the Importation of Foreign and (blank! Timber, a change
of the duties on Wine, and $ tax of ld. per lb. on Cotton, without re-
ference to its quality, value, or place of production, together with the
omission of all relief to the distresses of the West India Colonists, has
•,scited among individuals of all classes connected with British shipping
Ind colonial interests the utmost surprise, consternation, and alarm.
It was moved by George Frederick Young, Esq. seconded by
Nathaniel Gould, Esq. and carried unanimously ;
'2. That it is the opinion of this meeting, that should the pro-
posed measures pass into law, they will be productive of inevitable
destruction to some of the most valuable interests of British navi-
gation and colonial commerce, and, by obvious melt, inflict serious
injury on many important branches of domestic industry dependent
thereon; that the proposed departures from the principle of pro-
tection to British shipping and colonial interests will not be com-
pensated by the advantages anticipated by the supporters of these
measures, either to the state in revenue, to the consumer in price
or to the nation in the extension of foreign commerce ; and Ma:
their application to those interests at the present period, when they
are suffering under difficulty and depression unexampled in extent
and duration, would be alike unjust and impolitic.
It was moved by J. I). Fowles, Esq. seconded by Henry Bliss, Esq.
and curled unanimously ;
1 That impressed with these convictions while we disclaim all fac...
rious or party motives, or any desire to decline a due share of the pub-
lic burdens, this meeting, composed of individuals practically and inti-
mately acquainted with those branches of commerce to which the
propositions io question refer, feels it a sacred duty to protest against
the adoption of those measures, and earnestly to appeal to all persons
interested in the prosperity of British shipping and colonies to come
forward promptly and unitedly, and by every effort of petition, remon-
strance, and constitutional opposition, to endeavour to induce the mi-
nisters of the Crown to abandon them.
It was moved by Aaron Chapman, Esq. seconded by Alexander Gil-
lespie, Esq. and carried unanimously.
4. That a Committee be now appointed, with power to adopt such
measures as may appear to them meat expedient for carrying into effect
the objects of this meeting.
It was moved by John Marshall, Esq. seconded by Geo. Shedden, Esq.
and carried unanimously ;
5. That the following Gentlemen be requested to constitute the
Committees, with power to add to their number :
For the Shipping Interest.
Mr. Robert Barry Mr. Aaron Chapman Mr. R. A. Gray
-- \Valiant Cotten John W. Buckle —W. Tindall
Robert Carter -`--- John Pine George F. Young
-- John Chapman John Marshall —. Thomas Forrest
--- Edward Rule George Palmer
For the West India Colonies.
Mr.' Colville I I
im Mr. Barkley Mr. George Shedden
--- Hibbert les -- Alexander.
For the rid .11 North American Colonies.
Mr. John Bainbridge i Mr. Janus Bowie Mr. A. Gillespie
... Henry Bliss -- N. Gould
J. D. Fowles.
...... E. H. Chapman Robert Gillespie
It was moved by James Dowie, Rsq. seconded by Edward Henry
Chapman, Esq. and carded unanimously,
That Petitions to both Houses of Parliament, founded upon the
above Resolutions, be immediately prepared ; and that the Members
present he requested to support the same.
It was moved by Joshua Ilan, Rsq. seconded by Robert Barry, Esq.
and carried unanimously.
That the thanks of this \letting be given to the several Members of
the House of Commons now present, for their avowed and kind inten-
tion of supporting the Petition of this Sleeting in the Commons House
of Parliament.
WM. THOMPSON, Chairman.
The Chairman having left the chair, it was taken by Nathaniel
Gould, Esq. when it was moved by Edward Rule, Esq. seconded by.
Thomas Forrest, Esq. and carried umanhnously,
That the thanks of this Meeting be given to William Thompson,
Esq. Alderman and M.P. for the kindness with which he consented to
take the chair on the present occasion, and (or the ability and impar-
tiality wish which he has presided over the business of the day.
(tillnesl4 . NATHANIEL GOULD.

PLATE. A. B. SAVORY, 14, Corobill, Lonooo,
opposrri ?RE • BANS Or EIfOLAND,
The best wrought Fiddle Rattan Silver Spoon and 'per or.
Folks
Ditto King's Ewen] ditto - 7a. ed.
The following are the weights lit general we, but the articles may be
had lighter or heavier at the eamsegrice per ounce.
Average weights of Fiddle pandas. or. at S. a. d.
12 Table Spoons .. .
12 Dessert ditto ... . 2O 7 3 4
12 Table Forks .. 30 —lOl5 0
12 Dessert ditto 2O 7 4
2 Gravy Spools ..
1 Soup Ladle • - ...10 311 8
4 Sauce ditto .. . .......40 7e.11. 3 16 8
4 Salt ditto gilt
1 Fish Slice, pierced ..
12 Tea Spoons
1 Pair Sugar Tonga, strong .... . 0 15 0
Average weights el King's pattern. oz. at .E. s. d.
12 Table 8 • qt•
Dessert
12 Dreste . a .. •26 9lb 0
12 Table Forks . .... ..40 lb 0 0
12 Dessert ditto... ..».... .. 4 26 915 0
2 Gravy Spoons
1 Soup Ladle •••••...........12 — 410 0
4 Sauce ditto ... l2 Bs. Od. 4 16 0
4 Salt ditto gilt, aiming ............ 2 0 0
1 Fish Slice
12 Tea Spoons
1 Pair Sagas Tones . .. 1 b

THE ACME, on, NONPAREIL ROYAL PATENT
METAL-STUDDED BOOTS AND ShOES.
11, Ciitspur Street, West StasiWAAL
Tt) NE—Gee o Dobbin.
THE sons of old Crispin are all up in arma,
The state of their trade has caused such alarms;
Come attend to my song, the reason I'll tell,
'Ti. the New Patent STUDDED Shoes, called Nonpareil"
Chorus—So have your Shoes Symms])
With the New Nonpareil.
So firmly they're made, and so well put together,
The workmanship good, anal the best of all leather
With STEEL-STUDDED Soles—not Cocker could tell
What miles you might walk In the real Nonpareil.
Their utility, comfort, and ease will be found
Every time that you set your feet down to the ground ;
Neither metal heels, tips, nails, nor 'parables sell,
Because they won't wer.r like the Studs Ncnspareil.
As the trade have determined to hinder the sale,
I'll tell you the shop—where. those shoes they retail,
At 11, in OILTSPLIC. STREET Lennox; they sell
The Acme of Boots and Shoes, Call'd Nonpareil.
The Aeries famed shop may be easily found,
By the large lots of customers daily around ;
'Tis at Number Etzvaw—remember it well,
And the next shoes you buy, get the new Nonpareil.
There Pedestrians of every derceiption you'll find,
And Carmen and Coachmen choose out the strong kind
While fitting them on, the great merits they tell
Of the poor man's supporters, the real Nonpareil.
Bankers' Clerks, and great walkers of every degree,
Of genteel professions, we constantly see;
Alen of letters, the Postmen who wittily tell
That the best under-skaulisip is a good Nonpareil.
There Ladies and Gentlemen, too, may be found
Who quadrille, waltz, and dance in the gallopade round
And so smart are they made that the most dishing belle'
Pits her foot to the shape of a neat Nonpareil.
Since the quick "March of intellect" now is the plan
So intently pursued by child, woman, and man,
My advice Is to all wholn speed would excel,
To order a pair of the best Nonpareil.
In Shoe or in Boot, i'll warrant their pace
Mall be equal to any that run in the race;
rot the old wares of Crispin no lawn" will
To those who "Mach itn" in the cheap Nonpareil. •
Nola Bene, or Pootscript.—On buying a pair
You'll find that the prices are moderate andian;
And though in good qualities Amiss excel,
NOTHMS...IITES is ChliTed for the Studs NotspariL