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London, England, 1817-02-01 00:00:00

who beard hitn who would not vote for such a Rev°.
lotion ?----(Appirere.)--iTo say that such a Reform I
would destroy the Constitution, strewed the greitnt
ignorance of the Constitution.. It was not the Con-
stitittion which these enemies of Reform meant, but
the hideous practices which sheltered themselves under
that vi rt r able name. When Mr. Woke &fended the
f tnerican Colonies against unconstitutional taxation,
he WAs answered, that America was tepresented as
much as Manchester and Birmingham. Whet said
Mr. Burke 2 Our American tellow.subjects claim
the benefits of the Constitution. a. .1 you spew them
its shameful pmts. It was the shamanl pails of the
Constitution which these enemies of Reform meant—
' (490/aere).—There was one argument which these '
men should answer. It was a bad Constitution
could not stand on its own legs. The people, by the
principles of the Constitution, should be a check on
the Members of the House. Was it so, in fact, when
sevtnteen Members elected themselves.-whet' 1501
were put in by Peers- -and when a majority of
the House was returned by 154 indivieuals ? Was!
this the intention of our ancestors? Was this the spi-
/ sit of. the Constitution ? Nu. Restore the Constito-
6. n to its genuine principles, and let it endure tor'
I ever. To tell us that it would be endangered by
sweeping away these imperfections was a gloss and 1
tintounded libel un the Constitution. The ttiends of I
Reim m were now called jacubins, seditious persons,
enemies to the country. Yet at every moment when
the country had been threatened with invasion, those
who now said they were not to be trusted, had pot
arms into their hands. The Magistrates at Man-
chester, who traduced their neighbours as a seditious
I rabbl-i, would readily atm this sedition's ralMe if An
!enemy app'eared. Were they to be trusted with their
' rights ? The people would be satisfied with some-,
thing less than their right—! No, from some persons.)
He meant that.when the people were persuaded that
their object in detbanding Reform was substantively
answered, they would be satisfied. Till that time
they would go up with fetitior,s, which in such a
cause were demanded. The words of the Petition
of Right were, "we demand and insist." As to
the argument against triennial Parliaments, that a
Parliament of that nature had voted itself sep-
tennial, it was entirely worthless, for it might
be said that an annual Parliament might vote
itself triennial. Indeed, there would be no security
fur either, unless an extension of the elective franchise
were made a previous condition, and unleis placemen
were excluded from the House. ' The Act of Settle-
ment, by which the present family were seated on the
I throne, ordered that all placemen should be excluded
from the House, but it had now been said that it was
sufficient that they should vacate their seats on ac-
cepting any office, so that their constituents might
choose whether they would re-elect them. But, of
what avail was this with such persons 23 his neigh-
&Jur (Sir Mark Wood) who was both the elector and
representative of the Borough of Gatton? It was
obviously a fraud and delusion. Mr. Waithman
cnncloded by observing; that as the object of the Re-
formers should-be to obtain the co-operation of the
landed proprietors, and to spew them that their inte-
rests are identified with those of the people, and not
to put forth demands which would never be complied
with; he should oppose the Amendment.
'Mr. Hircsitsis observed, that the Livery had an
arduous duty to perform, placed as they were be-
tween the mob who demanded every thing, and the
Ministry who would grant nothing. He siNgested, to
avoid all differ: uteri, that the words of the Resolution
should be gs Parliaments of a Constitutional duration."
Mr. Huar.—Nothing had been said that argued
against his motion for Annual Parliaments. The
Worthy Gentleman (Mr. Waithman) had applied in-
' teener to him, and when he found it would not do,
turned with great ingenuity to a more vulnerable
character—(A laugb)—and gave a johtiox to the
Worthy Alderman.—( Loud laughter and applause.)
The attack was not only enteru:ning but just ; but it
had not destroyed the principle of annual Parliaments.
The Amendment was thetiput tti the'vote' and being
rejected by a great majority; the original Resolution
was carried,
_ _

Theodor Resolutions were carried unanimusly.
A Petition, founded on the Resolutions, was read,
a'nd ordered to be signed by two Aldermen and l 2
Liverymen, in the name of the Meeting ; and it was
resolved that some Lord of Parliament be requested
to present it to the House of Peers.
It was then resolved unanimously, on the motion
of Mr. JACKS, that the Members far the City should
present the petition, and support the prayer of it.
Sir W. CURTIS came forward and observed. that
he felt it his duty to present any Petition they en-
trusted him with, but that he could not support Par-
liamentary Reform. He believed Parliament, formed
as it was, was as pure a body as could he got. [The
Honouralle Baronet war interrupted by a great noise
of groans and hisses.] Whet do you make a el*
about ? (said the Henourable Baronet).—l have a
right to be Leard—l cannot vote for this Petition,
id I shall nut. (You are sold to the Ministers, said
a Liveryman in the crowd). No, Sires no, Sir, I asp rid%
The Honourable Baronet was here interrupted by
so great a noise that the Lord Major came forward,l
And said he hoped the Livery, in their impartiality,.
would hear the Representative who had 'geed them
so many years.—[" Served himself rather," said
many vraces.]4‘ He wishes thew you that he has
11 err ed you, and you will judge whether he succeeds."
Sir W. CURTIS concluded. I cannot support the
Petitian I am about to present : I am sorry for it."
Sir bilIS SHAW observed, the Petition embraced
two distinct subjects—Retrenchment, comprising aboli-
tion of Sinecures; and a Referat in the House of Corn.
mons. Tile first object be eras and should continue
-ta be friendly rot the second he could nee, after the
best attention he had given the subject, support.—
(Hhim.) He was convinced, that as even pow the
expense of an election was great, in the event of their
frequent recurrence the charge would become enor-
n.ous.7-( no ; that is what we wish le prevail.) Men
of mocerate fortune would be driven Irwin the Hour,
and the people would be thrown into the hands ot the
richest of the aristocracy-- (No; hisses.)
Alderman *trims eould neither say whether be
would or would not support the Petition.
M. WAITLISIAN..... No subterfuge ; say whether
you will.or will not."
Alderman ATILUIS" Tel lot de rol, lid de rol tel."
(Hissing and hooting.)
Mr. Watrusiesu said, that it was very estraortii-
nary, that dm Worthy-Alderman who so often said

LONDON.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1817.
PRICE OF STOCCS THIS DAY AT TWELVE O'CLOCK:
arth.ced 64114--Coar. too. 84 64—Coon. tor ace. 641
4 per Cent. 111 I li—S per Ctn. Navy 940
Exclaimer 13:114,1146,176. pc—lndia &aids, r; • . 28.. pra

Nlwithstanding the daily Meetings for Parth-
ine:nary Reform, and now and then an outrage com-
mitted, the public confidence continues to e;:crease,
if we are to take the Funds as a criterion. For tie last
month every kind of Stock has been gradu.illy ad-
vancing, without scarcely a check, except in the
affair • thee-French Loan. and that was only tempo-
rary. This morning the 3 per Cent. Consols have
reached a higher price than they have been tot twelve-
, months past. They were currently done at 64 for
the, Account.

At *the Common Hall,. which was held yesterday,
a set of _Resolutions was debated and passed, which
our Readers will find in another 4olumr. Great pains
were taktm to prevent the intrusion of any persons
who were not Liverymen, and the businzss vvas con
sluszted with considerable order. The unblushing
Mr. limit. however, made his appearance ; bur, on
proposing that the Meeting should petition for an-
nual Parliaments, his amendment was tteg.t.tved by
at least four to one. As to universal suff:agr,
getted by Mr. Mircum, the idea was scoutzti in a ma-
meat. We are the sincere friends of Reform, but we
hope the day will never arrive in which even those who
can 'neither write nor read will be hell competent to
deteratioe what are the toesturil beat calculated to

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Tame the prosperity IA haftpintat of the P,,i ;41
Empire, or to decide on the fitness of the indir•dut:l
who should from time to time watch ever tt,e
;crests of the community in the Hotse of Commui:,
There was Also another Meeting yesterday, wi,ci
mill net Lill to have a considerable infhietice Of) floe
country. We mean that al the Metchatits, Ba;ltt„,,
.nrif Trad-rs. of the ivletrnp• the L.:11,4
Tavern. T:reir objrct is to present a birrler
miss of folly *n.l disiff..ction put in motion by tar.
bulent men, and wrier threatees the safety of 64
Government and the peace of Cie Country. TN?y
resolved unpnlor.usly t.) sign a OeciaTalialt of ti;iy
sentiments (s,e the .lveitisenimt). and the
was inst tut'.y su'ascribed uy many of the most ref,
Able characters in the City. It is thutipht by r
that the Declaration *wild have ini.t with a

unqualified ai•pr..val, .',ad it, while it reprcibated
mact:inatic.:ic and d•ti....ns of evil-minifed men,
O.: firm deteruonajon of the stthscriNtri
iurther every constitutional and rations! meant
!moving airy well-grountiesi cause of comp!
'Lich may be found to .xtst.
Tuesday last there %vas a Meeeng of Joint,
etepenters at the Aigyie Arms, Atil:e.stree't,
discuss the distresker of the country and l'et4t.noi,
!Mitten! for Reform. Their Resolutions Were of
kind that might be anticipated; beet on Mr. Hi
auempting to intrude vistong them. he was rood t
wanted none of his advice, and was desired to

Last sight oe receirid the Adis P...pers
day, and this morning thote of Wedpescisy.
Thodiseussinn in the Cham!wry. Deputies,
Plan of Lsw regarding the Freedom of she POI
,Isirnais, is still continued, but was expected ts
cl6sed on Thursd ty.
In Ole Chamber of Peers, an adjonrned Moe
also taken pace on the Lay/ sent up tri dim ft
the Deputies, on the organization of the "

t„ alleges,
The Km° stiff continues In receive visits
transact business as usual but of the ,rate of
health we du Lot meet wi►h any pariculsig
The French Fiends 11.sv: experienced 4 slight
They left off n Tuesday at 59.

A Mail from Holland has this day brouten
Dutch Papers to Thurs lay last. They vim ;
cue statements respecting the Army of Ocena
some allit using mhers denying that it is t.) be
duced, hut none of them founded cm go xi anew
Tne King of DisitanaK has been invited by
Emperor of AUSTRIA to accede to the Holy AM-
Th?se papers mlitien a more than iis.t.4l nt
of great men being indisposed.--The Fiil I M,
Prince SCHWARTZRNBERO, dangetonsly t tie
duke esimmes,the old Duke At.aaity of SARI
and the Arclibis:top of Vienna, are all very Ili.
A letter of tie 17th lust f 4-li. from 11 411:)Vor, bt
that his Rnyal Highness the Puma Rauesr
p..rch iced tie fine collection of pictures I..:.gi.ig
the l ite .Fkld•Marshal Caen WALAIODSN GU'

A Prc-,essor, lately arrived from England. has
contrn:%sioned L choose out the finest of these
Jogs, to be seitt to London. The °alas ate to
afterwards

TUB 4R MT
An ceder has be^n received by the Officer
minding the Sid Regitn..nt ot Foot, At present
tionrd at Hilsea Barracks, forthwith to strike the
derm'entioned Subalterns of that uff
stteciAt% of the Battalion, in consepteoce
being pheed upon the hall...pay list from the 2IL:
t.teetensr•. t .tzserali, IT al, Stet liens, Quill, Jig i•
Newton, Peyton, I.vess, M'ekincny, Nt..tcal,e, and 2bI•111‘
These I..tficers have been allowed lull pay to ti.e
dal ot March nen.—The 32(1 has detachwents
pit sent at Porcliester Castle, Tipnor Magazine,
bolt Cumberland.

Thursday two squadrons of the Sc t 4
marched from Canterbory ; one for Cartfori,
lord, und th4t vicinity, the other ler I)epttcr.l, G,
with. and Blackheath, in order to he in readi
sllculd their serer ice be required in aid of the
Power of the Metropolis.

The St. Helena plot proves, as we expertz,l
would, to have,been greatly exaggerated. A f
boy, who had been permitted to go to L
had been persuaded by Las Cram, to i ntleavet
assist him in getting one letter sent to Europe.
letter was sewed up in the lining of bib scut.
contents nothing has transpired—but nothing
more natural than that people, in the circur•.;,i.
of Las Cissas, should endeavour to find n.eatis
send letters to their friends without having tl r rt r,
Tuesday •last a numerous mee:int• of r,
Friends of Reform, was held at Coventry ; Mr.
MIN in the chair,' when a series of Res•lutirus
distresses of the country, and a Petition is rAI
aunt tot redress, were unanininus!y voted. D.
than 4000 persons wese present, vadthe greases:
comfit WAS übserreds

The folio .vi :tre some of the items of mane'
from the Drr;t4 01 Adnetalty etriqg I,t“ yeat
Civic LIST.--01ADES-MAILCI; I b M M

lisq X1:0,174.60. for, &c.
CIVIL I.llT.—UaDss.--etriaL :.o—Alr,ooo, for

of the Civil Lot'.
Dux& or GLOVCFSTte.--010L1—SarT. 41—,C9,000

Duke of GLoucts rex, " cur wit special service."
Logo fr,txcnear, y,,,VELIN.'S ucAsusiL)-4.1a50
.15—X50%.0 t 4 stir I,!,,,ern's Trtasursr, to &gawp !
count pla: crartlitc of the Pritierilli MAI& lt
EAST 'NINA SIIIPPINCL—The licensed 1114
arrived in the Dawns the 301 instant.—Saise.
Calcutta the sth of Sopteatter. in ounrany 44'
licensed Indus and Prince gegent
ing the V/arren Hastings. •The Mary :tun
liat.tvia. with a Ccmpany's Cettgo, arrayed
Dawns the 3lst instat'. t.

8.,W-STIt ELT --Thoridt SCA the peraur t siren
suspicion la ing tollCZllled the assault
PRINCE It MEIN T, was b7'.uksiat up today to Oa
to node; g,) a second tiattrrAtiott, but it boil
thought proper to conduct it in private, we
cludeti from eiviniony particulars.
lin b1T1N0.....Mr. I ishatilti-ow's Huss& will wit ea
at Weilsinsitda Wood •• Wcinesday, at Amstar: Palk
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the Admiralty.

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