Star.
London, England, 1828-09-27 00:00:00

TRIUMPH OF PROTESTANTISM IN BUCKS.

AYLESBURY. Sm. in.
This day a General Meeting was held at Aylesbury,
to take into consideration the propriety of establishing
a-Brunswick Club for the supp.rt of Protestant censti-
, tutional principles in the County of Backs. Oil such
an important occasion, it was most numerously and
highly respectably attended. These were present—
The Most Noble the Marquis of Chandos, the Right Hon. Lord
Lake, Sir John Dashwood, General O'aughlin the Rev. Dr.
&obeli, Rev. Mr. Prettyman, the Rev. Mr. Urok, itev. C Tour.
nour, Rev. Thomas &Becket Tournour, Rev. C. Archlield, Mr.
Woodley, Rev. Mr. Williams H. Edge!), Esq. W. Wyndham, Esq.
J. Grubb, sy, J. Cuter, Esq. H. Lucas, Esq. R. Wheeler, Esq.
J. Rose, Esq. Capt. Chace, &c. &c.
The Noble Marquis arrived here about half past
eleven o'clock, and by twelve a great portion of the
company was assembled, and at halt oast one the meet-
ing was opened by the Marquis of CHANDOS reading at
length the "Declaration" put forth from the Brunswick
Club in London, of which the illustrious Marquis is the
patriotic founder. After the usual routine of business
had been gone through, the Noble Marquis proceeded
to address the assemblage in a short but singularly
energetic and powerful speech. His Lordship having
explained the great objects which were sought to be ob-
tained by the institution of Brunswick Clubs, proceeded
to say, that the principles of the Institution were those
which he had cultivated throughout the whole of his
life, and which would follow him to the grave. It
was now necessary. when we beheld the seditious
proceedings of certain demagogues in Ireland —it
was necessary, he repeated, that the nation should
plainly and boldly express its sentiments. It was a
measure which Government were desirOus of seeing
adopted, in order that thereby they might obtain
the sanction of the Protestant people of these realms,
and aff ad. to them that efficient support against the
designs of the Papists which they required. He there-
fore called on all those whom he was proud to see
around him, to come forward and declare their deter-
mination to uphold the Constitution—(Loud cheers)
—His Lordship rejoiced to hear that expression of
loyal feeling, for he had no hesitation in saying, that ii
he discovered an opposite feeling prevalent in this
county, which was endeared to him by so many pleasing
recollections, he would have no hesitation in resigning
his seat, and the county would then be at liberty to elect
another Representative, possessing feelings distinct from
his own.—(The Noble Marquis was here repeatedly
cheered).—He was fully persuaded, that if ever the
followers of the Church of Rome had the ascendancy,
there would be an end to the glory and happiness of
this great country. Popery (added the noble and pa
triotic Chairman) was inconsistent with the very spirit
of liberty, and he would sacrifice every personal consi•
deratioa in the support of that Constitution, on which
the safety, of the cowry was founded, and which'
placed the illustrious House of Brunswick on the throne
of these realms. The Noble Marquis then sat down in
the midst of reiterating cheers.
The Rev. Dr. Soomiti.r., the Rev. Mr. WILLIAM, and
several other Gentlemen addressed the Meeting,in pro-
posing Res.ilutions. The ternalks of the Rev. Doctor
were repeatedly cheered.
The great room was crowded to excess on this memo-
rable and soul-stirring occasion, and between two and
300 Gentlemen enrolled their 'runes in less than hall
an hour atter the business of the Meeting ended. During
the whole of the proceedings, the most perfect una-
nimity prevailed.

PROTESTANT DINNER AT SOUTHAMPTON.

A select ;Lod re►pectable meeting at the Churchwardens, Over-
seers, and Parishioners of St. Mari's, paying Church-rates, iitended
at the visitation dinner, held at Mr. Crouch's, Yeoman lan, South-
ampton, no Tuesday the 11th instant.
The w►ole business of the day was conducted with the utmost
decorum, cordiality and hilarity. The band of St. Mary's played
at intervals during the evening, and several aatatenrs favoured the
company with glees and constitutional songs.
Mr. S. Wyatt, churchwarden, was in the Chair.
After the cloth was removed, the following toasts were given—.
" The King " (standing). with three times three.
A. The Duke a Clarence, and all the Royal Family."
" King William the Third,and the glorious revolution of MSS."'
" The House of Brunswick, and may it ever uphold the principles
which obtained it an ascendancy over the British 4MIVir...
" The Rev. Alr. Kent, Minister of the parish.
The Right Hon. Mr. Peel, and his Majesty's Ministers."
" Loyd Hill and the Army."
" The wooden walls of Old England."
0 The Church and State."
" The Mayor and Corporation of Derry,' and may all reamers
be canted out."

" A. R. Dotdn, Esq. hi. P. for the town and county of South-
ampton." ..
" The Mayor and Corporation of Southampton."
J. Fleming, Esq• N.Y. for the county.".
hi. STA3I2IIO then rose to impress on the company the urgent
necessity of all sects of Protestants rallying at the present period
round our valuable Constitution by Church and State, and panku.
Imlybypedtioning both Houses of Parliament to demonstrate to the
nation at large that they view with regret the removal of the guards
and fences so widely set up by -our ancestors to defend us from
prlesteraft and bigotry; with all their train of evils. It was from
loaciliation, said hir. S. that we lust America, and he sincerely
hoped we should not endanger the loss of Ireland by a further
continuation of such injudicious policy. A reference to the histo.
deal page would show that wherever Intimidation had been per-
mitted to bias a government, it has generally ended in its' tote I
subversion, and the ascendancy of the factious party, and this ob-
servation was peculiarly applicable to the conduct of the Iris► Ca.
tholics during the last fifty year% who had constantly increased their
dcmersdr, strengthened by every fresh grant. Should, therefore, a
struggle for the remnant left of oar Protestant rights ever unfortu-
nately beeline essential, sorely it would be highly judicious to pro.
tract the evil day, and not boldly to encounter it, while we possessed
NOCOAUSGabb power, and had all 'the immense machinery of the
state at our disposal. It would no longer be a fitting time when
the known ambition of the Catholics had forced them into many of
the most important offices, and when they might be aided perhaps
by Catholic Europe, to which they might appeal for assistance, as
they did repeatedly to France during the 184 war. He (Mr. S.)
was well aware of the universal opposition to emancipation by
all sects and parties In that truly Protestant town; but as they
had not petitioned these last ten or twelve years, it was now
more than ever, be said, that they should begin ; and should
not the petition emanate from the town at large, it was his
intention to propose one from the parish. He regretted to learn
that there was some delicacy on this subject in the town by the
merchants and tradesmen, who considered that a petition upon such
a momentous question should emanate from the Nobility and Gen.
try of the neighbourhood, who would then be ably seconded by
them. Stith delicacy be certainly must conceive unnecessary, as
the want et feeling or energy of one party did not preclude another
from performing so important a duty ; and for its present neces-
sity, be referred to the able and argumentative letters just pub-
lished by that illustrious Nobleman, whose health he should now
have the honour to propose. Mr. Stanton then gave

" The health at the champion et Protestantism, the Right Hou.
Lord Kenyon."
The toast was drank with cheers and every mark of enthusiasm.
The following toasts succeeded :
" The late atorchwarden, kft. Bell."
" The present Churchwardens, Mesta. Wyatt and Smith."
" The Overseers, Mews. Adam and Brinton."
Atter a number of other toasts and sentiments, the company sea
prated at a late boor.
The dinner was Gambier., and well laid out, and with the wine
tans liven guvo =banal easistactim

NEW CHURCH AT WELLINGTON.

• "...e•••—.

Wednesday a numerous assemblage were present at
Wellington, to attend the ceremony of laying the foun-
dation rit a new Church adjoining the town.
A little before 12 o'clock, a number of Ladies and
Gentlemen appeared in the lawn in froot of the house of
the Rev. W. P. Thomas, whence they advanced in pro.
cessional order towards the Church, attended by a band
of music. Divine Service was administered by the Rev.
J. Mules; and the Rev. R. Jarrett, Vicar of Wel
lington, delivered an excellent and appropriate sermon,
from Ephesians, chap. IL verse 22, on the conclusion
of which the company proceeded towards a field situated
near the western turnpike of the town, in which
the arrangements had been made for the approaching
ceremony. Here the Rev. W. P. Thomas Patron of
the living, accompanied on his right by Sir T. Leth-
bridge, Bait. M.P. and surrounded by a number of
Clergymen, and nearly 'every distinguished and re-
spectable individual in thelown and neighbourhood,
invoked the blessing of Heaven on the intended edifice;
after which the 100th Psalm was sung, and the stone
was duly laid by the Hon. Baronet with appropriate
ceremony.
Sir THOMAS LETHBRIDGE then addressed the com.
pany in a speech replete with eloquent piety, in which
he congratulated those assembled on the event which
occasioned their presence; and complimented, in hand-
some mats the .Reverend Patron, for the exemplary
liberality he had displayed on the occasion.
The,Rev..W. P. THOMAS then addressed the Meeting,
and stated the reasons which had suggested the desira-
bleness of a new Church.

A large and highly respectable company of Gentle-
men4clusling Sir T. B. LITHAIRIDGIBI E.A. SAII!DS'ORD,,
Esq. IL &sanitize; Esq. with, a. large patty of the
Clarity and*Gently of the vicinity, dined with the Rev.
W. P. Tuosras, and spent a most delightful evening.
Upwards of 3,ooo.persons were present at the site of
the new Church.