Star.
London, England, 1820-12-29 00:00:00

ABEIIDEVI GENERAL COTINIT,

The following is a more detailed report of aMeet-
ing, of which we gave but a very brief sketch in the
STAR of Tuesday:
• (Prom the Aberdeen Chronicle.)
In consequence of a Requisition, signed by the Col'
lectors of Taxes for this County, and other Gentle-
men, the Lord Lieutenant and Convener fixed Wed-,

nesday, the 20th instant, for a Geyeral Meeting of
the Noblemen, Deputy-Lieutenants, Justices of
Peace, and Commissioners of Supply, to address his
MAJESTY. The Meeting accordingly took place, in
the New Court House, every part of which was

crowded to excess.

The Marquis of HUNTLY, Lord Lieutenant, took
the Chair.

Mr. Thomas, of Pitfodels, opened the proceedings
by referring to the Advertisement, signed by the
Lord Lieutenant and himself, calling the Meeting.
Mr. &mat, of Skene, immediately arose, amidst
much applause, and, in strong and emphatic terms,
declared his opinion, that neither the Lord Lieute-
nant nor Convener of the County had any right what-
ever, jointly or individually, to call a Meeting of the
present description. He was aware that, in perilous
times, when the country was either menaced with re.
bellion or a foreign enemy, the Lord Lieutenant
might-call his Deputy-Lieutenants together to con-
cert measures for the public safety ; but in peaceable
times like the present, he contended that he had ao
such right ; nor had the Convener of the County any
right to call a Meeting upon the Requisition of Free-
holders or Commissioners of Supply, whose names
ought to be published, which had not been the case
in the present instance ; and he therefore begged that
the Convener would explain to the Meeting who or
what Freeholders bad signed the Requisition.
Mr. Marinas stated, that although he did not con-
sider the Gentleman had any right to call for the Re-
quisition or the names of those who had signed it,
yet he did not object to the Requisition being read,
which was read accordingly.
Dr. Follows said, he had been perfectly clear that

the Meeting should be called, and it was a very great
mistake that his name did not appear to the Requisi-
tion, which he would have most cordially signed.
The Marquis of HUNTLY then rose, and in a clear
and distinct manner addressed the eeting, nearly
as follows :••••14 Gentlemen, it is highly gratifying to
me to witness the most respectable body of Gentle-
men now assembled on this most important occasion ;
and I trust that we shall all be unanimous in voting
a warm, loyal, and affectionate Address to his Ma-
jesty ; and I also trust that Gentlemen have come
here only with that view ; and whatever Address
may be agreed upon, I shall be proud in having the
honour offorwarding it. Whatever my political opi-
nions may be, I have never obtruded them, inpublic
or in private, and the line of conduct I have hitherto
pursued I shall; still continue. lam satisfied, Gentle-
men, that you are assured I have only one object in
view, namely, the welfare and interest of this large
and important County"—(Hissesfrous Me gallants).
Mr. 'num, of Drum, without offering any obser-
vation, handed an Address across the table.
Mr. Minims, in seconding the Address, said, that
he would refrain from making any comments upon
the terms of it, about which he conceived there could
not be two opinions.
Major Leiria HAY then spoke nearly to the fol-
lowing effect ;-44 My Lord, after the very guarded,
and appaiently unexceptionable manner in which the
Address proposed to the Meeting has been worded, I
conceive it necessary to explain the reasons which ac-
tuate me in dissenting upon the present occasion, and
for the vote which I shall consider it my duty to give.
In loyalty and attachment to his Majesty, and a firm
determination, both as an individual of society and as
a servant of the Crown, to use my humble efforts on
all occasions to act in a manner calculated to pre-
serve inviolate the stability of the Throne and the
tranquillity of the Country, I will yield to no perm
now present ; but, my Lord, on this occasion I COOP
sider that every one is called upon to express his opi-
nion ; and I have no hesitation in declaring my firm
conviction, that the great and leading object sought
to be obtained, by transmitting the present Address
as the sentiments of the County of Aberdeen, is to
prop up and sdpport the tottering fortunes of the
present Administration—an Administration who havd
compromised the dignity of the Crown and the safety
of the Country—have excited the derision of foreign
nations—nations jealous of our glory, oar prosperity,
and, above all, of our national honour, which I trust
no set of men will be permitted to wrest from us or
to tarnish with impunity. Feeling this in the strongest
manner, I will oppose any measure calculated in the
most distant way to convey an approval of such con-
duct ; and, if 1 should stand alone, I am determined
to take the sense of the Meeting on the subject"—,
(Great applause).
Mr. Mums stated his surprise that Major Hay
should impute motives which neither the warding of
the Address, nor any circumstances which had oc-
curred in the course of the proceedings could war-
rant; that he considered the Honourable Gentleman
out of order ; and that he had merely introduced the
subject of propping up a tottering Administration,
for the purpose of indulging in a violent philippic
against Ministers; that; for his own part, and he be-
lieved he might say for all present, there was not the
most distant intention of propping up Ministers, whom
he wished to be altogether left out of view.
Lord Foam trusted that Major Hay would con-
sent to withdraw his Resolution, and that the Meeting
would be unanimous' He could assure that Gentle-‘
man and the Meeting, that Ministers were no way
concerned with the Address, which was simply a
loyal and constitutional one to the King, and in no way
conveyed an approval of the conduct of his Ministers.
Mr. MENziEspid, that so far from approving of
the conduct of Ministers, directly the centraty was
the case.
Major HAY still dissented, stating, that did he for a
moment suppose that forwarding the present Ad-
dress would in any shape tend to save his Majesty
the pain of listening to the sentiments which the Mi.-
nisters had called forth throughout the kingdom, he
would cordially vote for any Address that might be
proposed. Not believing that likely to be the case,
he must still record his disapproval of the measure.
Mr. SCENE,. of Skene, rose and said, that he had so
much conviction there was a private intention to sup
port Ministers by means of the Address, that he was
determinEd to oppose it. That ;fit a Meeting of the

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_Lieutedant bac' id
the moatvbandsome maserdned, that there was
the itaiOst loyaTti and tranquillity in this part of the
country, and that no Meeting like the present was
necessatfl. Did his Lordship mean to say that he
had new altered his opiniod, and that we were nose
disaffected, And in a state of rebellion ? For him-
self, he had the utmost loyalty and attachment to the
throne ; and so far as that went, there was not a than
more ready than himself to express it ; bet, at pre-
sent he taw to necessity for such a measure, nor-such
a Meeting—( Applause)—and unless the Address
should bear to be confined to the Royal Family alone,
he would oppose it. He was always ready and wil-
ling to support the just and constitutional preroga-
tives of the King, and was well satisfied of the bless.
ings we enjoyed under our free. and happy Constitu-
tion, if properly administered, but he would never
consent, by a side-wind, to give a possibility to Mi.
nisters to say that he appcoved of their conduct,
which he thought no Man either did or could.—
( Great applause.)
Mr. Minims asked why it could be supposed the
Address was intended to support Ministers?. He had,
already said the reverse was the case.
Mr. SKIMS said, the Address itself was sufficient
to convince him of the intention. He, asked, what

occasion was there for an Address at all? A good
deal had been said about blasphemy and sedition—
he had heard none of it. Addresses had been pour-
ing in from one end of the country to the other.in a
very different strain, and condemning Ministers; and
it was evidently the object of the present one, by a
side-wind, to counteract, if possible, the effect of the
others—(Applause).
Lord Foam again explained, that the Address
was confined to the Throne, and could have no effect
in supporting Ministers, whose conduct he by ao
means wished to touch upon. But he did think; that
when sedition and blasphemy were stalking abroad—
Mr. SICENIC.—" My Lord, I am much obliged to
you: you have now let out the secret—(Great ap•
*use).--.Your. Address is not to the Throne, but to
Ministers, against whom any discontent that does
exist is directed."

Lord FORGES again explained.
Mr. M&NZIES also spoke again.
Mr. SKINE said, he was unwilling to trespass fur-
ther on the time of the Meeting; he should only say,
that he considered any Address at all to be perfectly
unnecessary. But if it must be voted and sent, he
held in his hand another Address, which he begged
leave to propose as an-amendment. He then moved
his Address, which expressed loyalty to his Majesty,
but severe censure on his Ministers. It was received
with approbation.
Major HAY said, that after the clear and able man-
ner in which his friend, Mr. Skene, had expressed
himself, he tonsidered it unnecessary for him to say
much in seconding the amendment. His loyalty to
his Sovereign, and attachment to the Constitution, he
would venture to say, was equal to that of any man
in the country; and he hoped that the Constitution
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would yet long flourish, notwithstandi the late in-
roads which had been 'wide upon it—( pia use).
Mr. MINZINA proposed to divide the ouse.
Mr. StaNao--" Before dividing, I wish to ask, is
the amendment objected to r
Mr. MINIMS:L-4' I certainly object to it :—I mean,
I would object to it."
Mr. ranann, of Inverallochy, said, that be was sure
the vote Would decide whether there was a necessity
for addressing, and which of the Addresses should be
adopted. He said something about ,4 no allusion to
politics," and regretted that the Honourable Gentle-
man should disturb the unanimity of the Meeting.
The Meeting then divided, when there appeared....
For the original Address 91 I Forth. Amendment 14
Majority - _ - - _ 77.

Each of the Totes for the amendment was loudly
cheered, and the announcement of the division re-
ceived with great disapprobation.
Mr. SKINZ protested against the decision, and
would state his sentiments afterwards in writing. He
trusted that, in future, when the Lord Lieutenant, or
Convener of the Counts, called Meetings, on the re-
quisition of Gentlemen, they would publish the names
of the Requisitionists, that it might be seen who and
what they were.
Lord HUWTLY complimented the Convener, and
said, his opinion was still the same with regard to the
loyalty and peaceable conduct of this district. He
said, he himself disliked Public Meetings very much,
but he felt it necessarr to call the present one, in con-
sequence of the Requisition sent him.
Lord Fonus moved the thanks of the Meeting to
the Marquis of Huntly, the Lord Lieutenant.
Mr. Manua said, that votes of thanks were ge-
nerally passed and Considered as mere matter of form,
and wished that this Meeting should express, in a
particular manner, that the vote was net a mere mat-
ter of form.
Mr. Sum said, that whatever difference of opi-
nion night exist between Lord Huntly and himself,
on any points, he was satisfied nothing would ever
occur to alter his esteem for his Lordship.
Lord }lmam returned thanks, and the Meeting
dispersed.
His Lordship did not appear to feel at all easy In
the Chair, and as he retired to the inn, some marks
of disapprobation were shewn by the persons at the
door of the Court-house. This is the more to be re-
gretted, considering the popularity he once enjoyed
in this town.

A letter dated Warwick, December 27, states, that
on the preteding day, a Meeting for the ptirpose of
congratulating the Qualm was held at Warwick, in
consequence of a Requisition signed by above a hun-
dred of the most repectable inhabitants cf the town.
Dr: PARR, the Rev. Messrs. FIELD and WAD; Alder-
men EDWARDS and COLLINS, Messrs. GRIATNEAD,
JONES, COLLINS, Russet, and GOODMAN moved and
seconded the ..various R;soldtions, which were sup-
potted in speeches of great ability and spirit. It
had been intended at first to disturb this Meeting by
a party of the mock-Loyalists, with a Reverend Gen-
tleman at their head; but an inspection of the ene-
my's force convinced them of the futility of any at-
tempt, and they contented themselves, like the snug
.Loyalists of London, by retiring to a corner, where
they huddled up an Address to his MAJESTY, in fa-
vour of those enlightened Ministers who have shewn
such admirable 'MI in coteiliatieg parties, and in
maintaining tranguillity sad eoatisat in the Empires


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The important Meeting at the `Torts Hall; &MOW
for the purpose of addressing the KING, Oh the stand
of the Country, and on the recent conduct of Minis=
terse tvas held on Wednesday last; but no discussioti
took place, owing to the following circtinsetances
The Court Room, which is the usual place of motel
ing when the Mavott presides, will not hold more that'
abbot 1000 persons (the Town Clerk thinks only 800)1
Knowing tflis, the Ministerial paity were encouraged
to attempt what they tall packing the Hall,
which, of Course, they might be successful, if they
could influence 500 men. This was tried by every
means. Circulars were issued to all the tradesmen
enslaved "to the party" here; secret Meetings were
held ; and, oe Tuesday night. the workmen in their
employ were regaled with been and ordered to attend
at the gates of the Town Hall early on Wednesday
morning, although the MAYOR had called the 1%
ing for twelve o'clock. This, order was obeyed;
early in the morning a few influential tradesmen, who
are notoriously looking out for Government placesi
brought up their unhappy men to the amount of two
$OO. At twelve o'clock, they rushed into the Hall,
were immediately followed by a mass of respectab,
people, who filled up every space in the room: Nut,.
bers remained outside, and the pressure was dreadful.
After the MAYOR had opened the business of the day
DIONAS BOOTH, Esq. rose and addressed the M,
ing. All parties heard him for some moments, ..
the Ministerialists were confident that they had suffi
cient strength to carry an Address of their own.
IMr. BOOTH soon put an end to their hopes ; be ul
'lonic strong and patriotic expressions in favour of
rights of the People, and condemnatory, of Ministi
which excited a burst of applause so loud and
tided; that the hooting: and hissings of the hired •
were completely overwhelmed. Finding thus,
discussion would never do, and that their plot had
far failed, as to render their prepared amended '
dress hopeless, the Tories became furious and riotous
in the extreme, and all was uproar. The Mayor
sisted upon silence, and was supported by the Req'
tionists and the bulk of the Meeting;but in vain;
at last, the pressure of persons endeavoUring to
taro admittance was so great, that the most horn,
cries of suffocation were added to the systemat'
yells, and Many persons were in great danger.
The Rev. Mr. SHEPHERD wished the Address to
to the Vote, knowing well that a majority of the MI
ing was favourable to the dismissal of Ministers;
it was determined by the interested rioters, that .
one should be heard. The MAYOR declared he emit
see, in one corner of the room, a party determine
prevent discussion ; and he ordered the Constables
take up any man whom they could mark out.
however, was impossible; the pressure was so
great, that no Officer could act; and the rioters
creased their violence. The MAYOR stood upon
bench, requesting to be heard, but in vain; the sla
kept up their cries; and every • one 'knows, that
close room a very small party May successful!;
curb a Public Meeting. The MAvoa at lost ca
out, that, as he could not Obtain silence; he wo
dissolve he Meeting ; which he did.
The Requisitionists immediately assembled in
Committee-room, and sent a Deputation to the Ma•
with their thanks, for his judicions conduct.
Mayon expressed himself obliged; and mid that
had noticed the riotous party in the corner, as he'
declared in the Meeting; and from what he had _
learnt, he was convinced there had been an orgauited
plot to prevent discussion !
The Requisition is now renewed, and it receiss
the signatures of the roost respectable Gentlemen ,
the town, requesting the MAYOR to call a Meetingii
some capacious place, where the inhabitants of
town may be properly accommodated. and where
peace-officers may preserve Order.

One of those natural curiosities, • which some
sons affect to believe does not exist, called a Mermaid,
has arrived on board the Borneo, J. C. Ross Master,
now lying is the Thames, from BenCoolen, in
metre. It is of a perfect human forth from the
to the middle; and the rest consists of a tail of
resembling the dolphins
A few days ago a very large ash-coloured sh.
or great butcher bird, was shot at Summerford,
the neighbourhood of Tunbridge Wells. This '
rare bird in the cultivated parts of this kingdom,
is common in the North of Europe. It is the
excubitor of LINNIZOIL
Some weeks ago, a most diabolical attacl
made on Miss Axx CRAIG!, a young Lady
seventeen, who+ lives with her friends, on Bernice&
sey.wall, which has prat consequences of
afflictinif nature. A boy lied at the door of
Citarsix a house, and on Miss CIIAIGT'S opening
villa,* Immediately running off, threw a cat
face, by whose talons she was shockingly lacerated.
The fright of this unexpected and unaccountable
lence produced strongEts, which lasted twodays
nights, and with which she was afterwards at
vals afflicted. On Christmas Day, the family,
at dinner, were thrown into the greatest alarm
unfortunate young woman being seized with
ness, which she exhibited by biting her alms,
ping at whatever came near her, and making hideons-
noires, which increased to that degree thrall
deemed necessary to have a strait waistcoat
her, and she still continues in this
the means usually adopted in such cases halt been
plied, but as yet prove ineffectual. The perpetrator
of this wanton act has hitherto evaded apprehension.
Wednesday, a curious specimen of mechanical "
genuity appeared in Covent-garden Market,
excited much surprise and admiration. A ca.
longing to 1:101'. CARTWRIGHT, whose former
inventions in various branches of mechanics
well known to the Public, Was worked from his 1.
near Tunbridge, in Kent, a distance of about 80miles,
by two men instead of horses. Thcugh the cart
its contents weighed fifteen hundred weight, and
road is in some places very hilly, the journey
performed with apparent ease to the persons
acted the part of thaw extraordinary centaurs
Coax E.:cm/mei, Maas-saws, DINISIMII 294—We have
no fresh arrivals since Wednesday, but a coesiderable quaritlay
remained over for this morning's market, the best qualities of
which sold on full as goad terms as last ararket-day; bat the
ferior samples were littk in request. Batley supports Wedges.
day's prices, but the trade was not so brisk as on that
other articles there is 110 alteration;
&manual hiaasar, Dim t9.--2leef, Es, Kep es.
atone of Sibs. ; ed. to 4s. Id. Vooktro. At
Pork, *OIL Our twor. Lambe koiL is %AM,

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