Star.
London, England, 1819-11-05 00:00:00

SCOTCH REPOltlif MEETING&

. GLASGOW, NOV. s.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
It gives us pleasure to say that the Meetings in this
part of the country went of yesterday without any

disturbance. Good humour, indeed, as well as good
order, marked the proceedirigs ; and the political
harangues and incidents, on the hustings, seemed to
be considered by the populace to be fully as much
matters of amusement as of business. We are grieved,
however, to :Ay, that considerable numbers were
armed with pistols.

MEETING AT CLAY KNOWES.
Yesterday, about mid-day, the Anderston Deputa-
tion passed through Trongate, to the Clay kowes.—
They had two flags, and a very good Cap of Liberty,
which was tarried by a female, attended by several
others. Wands with green tops and bughts of green

ribands, were worn by the men, in their hand; and
button-holes. Parties paraded through Calton, Bridge-
town, and Mile-end, previously to the hour of meet-
ing, Which was one o'clock. The hustings was

erected in a large level field, snrroundcd by slightly

rising grounds.

Afew minutes before one o'clock, there was a very
great assemblage, and, at a considerable distance,
was heard the music of the pibroch, clarionet, trnm.

pet, drum, fife, and other martial instruments playing
Johnny's Grey Breeks—The Garb of old Gaul--The
Downfall, of Paris—Johnny Cope—Scots tuba ha'e wi
lWallace bled, &c. while caps of liberty, union flags,

and ensigns, with all the former inscriptions, and
many new ones; a large broom besom, carried on
the top of a pole, with an inscription tagged to it,
" Sweep Corruption ;" a cabbage stock with all the
thin portions of the leaves eaten- away by insects, and

only the Radical with the former supporters of the
leaves left; an old teapot, with some indigenous

plants, and below it an inscription of " Fine cheap
Tea without Taxation ;" a representation of a Man-

cheater Yeoman cutting down one of his townsmen ;
Wallace pushing his sword through an enemy to
Scotish freedom ; a figure staggering under a load of
-taxation, with several others, were seen approaching
the hustings in all directions, while the people made
way for them, and the bearers marched in and de-
posited their flags, caps of liberty, and females, at,
on, and around the hustings. At this time, accord-
ing to some accounts, there were 30,000 people pre-
sent. When all the business of arrangement was con-
sidered completed, all those on the hustings, as well
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as on the ground, took off their hats, while the band
belonging to Rutherglen, joined by some others,
played the King's Anthem.
The Requisition was then read, and an introductory
speech made by a Mr. WM. STIRLING, who called to
the Chair a Mr. Low, whose character he highly eu-
logized, and this being seconded, Mr. Low was una-
nimously elected Chairman.
Mr. GILBERT M'LEOD introduced the Resolutions
in a pretty good speech, during which he was more
than once interrupted, at one time, by a cry of " The
Cavalry !" which, when he got the People quieted, he
assured them was raised by some pitiful, low, despi-
cable Spy ; and that the Magistrates had given the
most positive assurances that no Military should dis-
turb them as long as they conducted themselves in a
proper manner. But scarcely had he resumed his
speech, when alarm and dismay appeared in several
faces, as well off as on the scaffold, from one side of
it giving way, and sinking considerably ; and unfor-
tunately on this portion were seated the women and
some children. This was however quickly repaired
by the carpenters, during which time the band played
a tune; and at last Mr. M.Lacm finished his speech,
and the reading of the Resolutions, which were nearly
in the same words as those passed at the Meetings
that have been held in this neighbourhood. They
were adopted unanimously.
Several speakers followed, two of whom spoke at
such length that several candidates for this kind of
fame were very much disappointed, in not being
able, from the want of time, to shew off. Some ap-
peals to the People were likewise kept back, and
some speeches which the females had prepared. One
of the above speakers was a native of Manchester,
and said he had often in his youth sported on the
very ground where the massacre had taken place.
He proceeded to take a view of the operations of our
armies in Ireland, under Lord Lake, who had subse-
quently gained such a lead of laurels in the East In-
dies, and the fruit of such laurels was the dethroning
of the gallant Tippoo Saib and several others, among
whom were the descendants of Tamerlane the Great,
who held such a respectable situation in the page of
history. Lord Lake had enthralled that part of Asia,
commonly called the East Indies, in a military des-.
potism, and what, he would ask had all these vic-
tories brought to the country? The proceeds had been
pocketed by individuals, the soldiery had been paid by
the Country, and a son of Lord Lake's now held a pen-
sion from Government for those glorious achievements.
(Here another cry arose of" the cavalry are comings-)
This was, however, soon.quieted ; but scarcely wasl
this effected, when a tremendous row was again com-
mended. A fellow was detected stealing a watch
from a man's pocket, and some hundreds were round
him ; the whole assemblage was in commotion. The
band again played. The fellow was then taken to
the Police Office. The hustings again gave way a
little ; the Committee were anxious that the speaker
would curtail his speech, and come to the point. The
people were gradually going away. The speaker
was on a religious view. He appealed to the crowd,
whether he should stop? .4 Go onI" was.the cry.—
He stated, that he would thank them to call order
on the hustings, which they did. He continued for
some time longer, and was followed by three other
speakers. Tile Cap of Liberty, a very handsome one,
belonging to Tollcross and Par Ahead Union Socie7,

was then placed on the Chairman's head by a very
smart-looking female Reformer.
Thanks were then voted to the usual Newspaper
Edit Ors and Reformers (Hear excepted, we believe);
to the Proprietor of the Field in which they met, the
President, the Female Reformers, &c. &c. The Meet-
ing then broke up a few minutes before five o'clock,
and left the ground in the most orderly manner. I
Nearly all'the shops on the route through which!
they passed had on their window shutters ; neither a
Military nor a Civil Force made its ayearance ; the
streets were crowded with spectators, and not even a
surly look was to be seen ; in short, it had rather the
appearance, judging by the smiling faces and the
number of well-dressed and seemingly well-pleased
females, to be the assembling of some grand proces-
sion at the termination of some holiday. The Mili-
tary, horse and foot, as well as a very strong force
of Special Constables, were in readiness to act if re-
quisite; but their services were rendered unnecessary;
and the streets were soon, considering" Hallowe'en,'
unusually quiet. It was mentioned from the Hust-
ings, that there were 100,000 people present, when
the Assembly assented to this observation with cheers.
—A Gentleman •f accurate habits, who ptid atten-
tion to the Meeting, informs us that the number pre-
sent, never at any one time exceeded ten thousand ;
of which about three thousand were Members of the
Union Societies.
PAISLEY NIEETING.
Pursuant to public notice, a Meeting of the Radi-
cal Reformers of Renfrewshire, was held, yesterday,
at Johnston. About one o'clock the people from
Paisley and neighbouring towns had arrived, to the
number of about two-thirds of the Meeting at Glas-
flow, with various bands of music and thirty-two
ags. Upon a fine large blue flag, was a full-length
likeness of Major Cartwright, with his Bill in his
hand. The motto was, above his head, " The vene-
rable Champion of our cause," and at hi., feet, " For
a Nation to be Flee' it is sufficient that it wills it,"
reverse, " Let all who love Liberty, rally round the
standard of Reform." Upon another was a painting
of Wallace, inscribed, " Sir William Wallace." on
the top, and at the foot, " Like our ancestors, we'll
defend our Liberty and Laws." Upon another was
a spade and grape, with the motto, ,The mucking
o Geordie's byre." Others had harps and Scots
thistles, &c. "Abhor the inhuman butchers at Man-
chester." " No Corn Laws, Cartwright's Bill."
" Take away the wicked from before the Kings and
his Throne will be established in righteousness."—
" Reason not with Tyrants, man has only once to
die." " The Borough mongers' fall is fast approach-
ing." " Against Tyranny and Oppression, our lives
we'll spend our Rights to gain." " A day, an hour
of virtuous liberty is worth a whole eternity of bond-
age," &c. &c. All the flags, a bundle of rods with
the fasces, and a black board, with the words, " Or-
der ! Order !" were placed upon the front of the
hustings.
The business began a little after one o'clock by a
person reading the notice, and recommending a Mr.
BRODIE for Chairman, who was accordingly chosen,
and a good looking young woman placed a splendid
cap of liberty on his head, amid the cheers of the
Meeting. Caps of Liberty and Addresses were pre-
sented by the Female Reformers of Johnston, Millers-
ton, Kilbarchan, and Elderslie. Some short speeches
were delivered. Resolutions of the usual kind were
passed; and an Appeal to the Prince Regent was
read and voted, and Messrs. CARTWR/GHT, WOOLER,
Sheriff PRIMERS, and T. DOLBY, are to be requested
to see it delivered to the Secretary of State for the
Home Department. Major COCHRANE received the
Thanks of the Meeting for shielding the People from
the sabres of the Manchester Yeomen on the 16th of
August last. Mr. SPIERS was thanked, with three
cheers, for giving the Meeting the ground ; and Votes,
of Thanks were given to the most illustrious Radicals'
of the day. A number of Female Reformers re-
mained upon the hustings during the proceedings,
and a number of the Committee and spectators wore
white hats. As the day was short, and the weather
cold, and many of the people had far to go, the
'speeches were brief and few.
As there were five caps of liberty on the hustings,
'every speaker put- on one when he addressed the
Meeting. The Chairman put on one, and requested
the people to go quietly home, and persevere in the
cause of Reform, and he said he would never cease
to admire and advocate the principles of liberty, or if
he did, he hoped a worse curse would befall him, than
what fell upon the murdering Cain. The Meeting
then dispersed.
When the procession was returning through El•
derslie, they halted beneath Wallace's tree, and the
band played Scots who ha's vd Wallace bled, and gave
three cheers, and a number of pistols were fired. The
whole body of the people turned down Storie-street
to avoid the Cross. A band of about 70 or 1(X) boys
closed the procession; they carried eight little flags,
with such mottoes as—" The Draw Boys lament for
the Times"-.-" Bread and Liberty"—" The Juvenile
Reformers." • On one flag they had the figure of a
cock, and the motto—" As the auld cock craws, the
young cock learns." On another—" Let Tyrants
tremble, and look down upon the rising generation"
Rights of Man," &c.
There was evidently a good number of pistols in
the Meeting, and all the Radicals had sticks; and
two battle-axes were carried. in the procession, and
placed upon the hustings during the proceedings.—
All the shops from the North end of Paisley to the
head of Storie-street, were shut, and a party of mili-
tary were in readiness; but the people dispersed in
the most peaceful manner, and at six o'clock the
streets were nothing thronger than usual.
To such an extent do the Reformers car ry their abste •
miousness, that the small public-houses are likely to
be ruined in the mass. The snuff and tobacco-shops
are also unfrequented; and tea and sugar have given
way to native viands. A tailor, employed last-week
in a gentleman's house in the country to make a great
coat, observed, on being asked to sit down to break-
fast—" 111 tak' nae tea; I dinna consume oily thing
that's taxed!"
EXTRACT FROM A PRIVATE LETTER.
" fair tp, Nov. 5, 1519.
" The preparations for the Revolutionary (Ile,oim)
Meeting of this County, which was held yesterday
at Johnston, were of such a kind as to create al.um
even among those who have hitheito stood forward
as the leaders of these deliberative mobs. None of
these persons haps either character or property to be
implicated by tl:e proceccE:lgs or consequences of

these confocatinns, but th(7 perceived that the flame
they had kindled was likely to burst prematurely
forth, and deeming their hecks to be hazarded by
the aspect of aft'airs On the present occasion, they have
seceded, at least for a time, from the conduct oftht
cause. In the course of last week, numerous flags
and caps of liberty were got in readiness, and to de-
fray the expense of these emblems of snatchy, con-
tributions were exacted from many of the inhabitants,
under threats of vengeance if they were retirsed. It
had also ban recommended by some of the new hot-
headed managers, that the mob should come to the
Meeting armed, which many accordingly did.—
It is confidently reported that pikes, daggers, and
other weapons of c !fence, were madeb and pistols
purchased and repaired, for the use of these Pcii•
Boners for redress. The Meeting was attent'^
formidable party of bludgeon-men, and sr•rn• the
flags from the suburbs of Paisley and sum . i.,ting
villages were guarded by individuals bearing pikes
and halberts of various fashions. The processions,
however, avoided the Cross and principal streets in
passing through the Town of Paisley, and the Ma-
gistracy were not called upon to determine the ques-
tion, whether they would consider an armed multi-
tude, marching in military order, with flags and
music, as a rebellious Insurrection, and act ac-
cordingly ?"