Star.
London, England, 1829-01-01 00:00:00

MEETING A r LLOYD'S.

A meeting of the Subscribers to Lloyd's took place
yesterday, at twelve o'clock, which was numerously at-
tended. The Right Hon. the Lotto MAYOR in the Chair.
The LORD MAY,IR stated, after some preliminary re
mat ks, that the Committee appointed to look into the
case of Messrs. Ho-kin and Russell had resolved to
submit to the Meeting a motion that the names of these
two individuals should be erased from the list of
subscribers, that they should be deprived cf all tne pri-
vileges of the 12th by-law, arid thereby be rendered in-
eligible to become ag4in subscribers. His Lordship,
after some further remarks, referred to Mr. Dewar tot
add tional information of the reasons which had induced
the Committee to recommend this me isure.

Mr. DEWAR, after referiing to some occurrences of
the last meeting, stated, that the Committee had in.
d fully into the matter of Hoskin and Russell. and
were perfectly convinced of the fraudulent conduct of
ti.e factors, who had admitted their guilt, and had ten•
dared their resignation as subscribers; but this had not
been accepted, as it was thought a public expulsion
would more decidedly mark the s.ose of the house.
The Resolution was then seconded by All. LINDSEY.
Mr. &ZAP thought this measure would fall tar short
of public ex; ectation—that the character of the hem-- I
would suffer by not proceeding to bring the patties to
justice—that the case now before the Meeting was one
of the grossest nature, worse fsr than that for which
the vote rf upwards or 7001. had b; en carried at the last
meeting—and that it would not be meeting equal ju•tice
were it suffered to rest with only such punishmeat as
the resolution spoke of.
Tne LORD MAYOR and Mr. DEWAR both explained.
that the subscribers, as a body, could not in fairness go
into a Cow t of Justice as prosecutors of an individual;
that a *NI y would regard such a proceeding with jea-
loisy ; but that if any of the parties defrauded by the
individuals in question successfully prosecuted them,
the Committ e would bring before the Hon e a motion
fur defrai Lig the legal expenses, which, from the fel
ing rnaiofested, would doubt:ess be acceded to.
Mr. Caititurnans hoped the individuals defrauded
would piosecu,e.
Mr. Hata moved a second Resolution. that the
-names and cause of exptesion of Messrs. Hoskin and
Russ-11 be painted on a board, and placed in a con-
spicuous part of the subsciibets room.
After some further discus,ion the original Resolution
was cairi d.

(hanks we: e voted to Mr. Dewar for his courageous
conduct and valuable services.
A motion for ballot to confirm the vote of the list
meeting ts as then put and carried.
Mr DEMA R then rose and said, that Mr. Grey, the
Head Mister at Lloyd's, had tendered his resignation
Oct Account of ill health, and prated that a pension
would be allowed him. Ile moved that this be ac•
cepted, And that a pension sl 200 i. per annum be al.
lowed him for life.

Air. SLiAp thought this too Is•ge a sum ; /001. per
annum he thought fully sufli:ietit.
After some lurther-discussion it was agreed that a
Sub• Committee of seven Members should he added to
the Standing Committee, to inquire into wh4t pension
should be granted ; and also to revise the Laws and
Regulatious of 1823. and make such alterations as
might be deemed fit.

A vote of 501. was then carried to certain parties for
the saving the lives of the crew, &c. of a vessel wrecked
op the Irish coast ; alter which the Meeting broke up. •

The Atheneum Club-house is not likely to be ready
for the reception of it. memb►.rs for a year to conic.
IMPORTANT TO LETTIR WitITICRS.—Our attention
has been called to an important amendment made by the Sth Gee.
IV. cap. 26. in the Act. of the 42d Geo. 111. cap. 81, in regard to
letters sent by friends. The word• of the last Act exempt from
penalty parties who send letters by any private friend, in his or her
way of journey or tr.ivel, so as such letter sball be delivered by such
friend of the party to whom such letter shall be directed. This
amendment is not adverted to in the Post-office regalations; it is a
very important one.-I,,Werpoul Adria*.
Same of the must respeelatle master butchers in the
metropolis are of opinion that the Christmas Show has
answered every good purpose, by showing what may be
done in the way of fatting cattle, but that its continu-
ance can be of no use to any but the tallow chandlers.
In relation to the late horrible disclosure at Edin-
burgh, we hear that the matter is not likely to ter mi.
nate without the prosecution of some higher persons, as
accessories after the fact.
The farmers are beginning to complain of the present
mild weather, as the insects, and particulary the slugs,
sue getting much too numerous and strung. The slugs
are seriously attacking and injuring the young shoots of
wheat. Frost is anxiously looked for to destroy these ac•
Ave mid decisive enemies of plank iii their yoUPg•state..

PUBLIC MEETING OF THS COUNTY •

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OV CHESTER.

In consequence of a Requi,ition by Sir H. MAIN•
WARING, a Meeting was held at Kuutsford on Tuesday,
of the Gentry, Clergy, and Fieehoiders of Cheshire, fns
the purpose of adopting an Address to the King; and ro
both Houses of Parliament, against any further conces-
sions to the Roman Catholics.
. At an early hour the inhabitants of the town com-
menced forming, with sand or gravel, numerous des ice►
upon the Is ivement—eustoons practi eJ here on any
particular occasion—among which we noticed, " Pro-
testant Ascendancy I" "No Popery!" " Long live the
King!'—About ten o'clock numerous bodies of re-
spectable persons began to enter the town, and between
that time and halt•past eleven the several processions
arrived, and some of the most respectable men in the
county came in their carriages, and assembled at the
George inn, the place of Meetirg. It soon became evi-
dent that the large room at the inn was not of a suffi-
ciesit size to contain those persons who had already
arrived; it was therefore suggested that the Sessions
House would be a far beter and more commodious
place, and it was accordingly deter mined to open the
Meeting at the George, by appointing a Chair man, and
then to adjourn to the Sessions House.
We must here mention that every facility was afforded
by those Gentlemen who had the chief management of
t.,e business to the reporters belonging to tl.e London,
C!;ester, Macclesfield, Stockport, and NI anchecer press.
Precisely at twelve o'clock Sir ll4rry Ma;nwating
was called to the Chair.
The CHAIRMAN read a letter from Lord Kilmorrey,
.expressing his regret at not being able to wend the!
Meeting, and stating that lie was already a member
tw•o Brunswick Clubs, and was ansious to join in pro_
mating any measure tending to prevent concessinn'
being granted to the Catholics.
The Meet ng was then adjourned to the Sessions-house.
Among dime present we noticed some of the most
influential men in the county, and those cf the higl.est
respectab lit y.
All parties now bent their way • towards the Sessions
h use, 0011411 of which was instantly completely filled,
and we should think there could not be less than 2,000
personspiesent:

Sir HARRY MAINWARING opened the business of the!
Xleeting by stating, that he had hoped some other Gen-H
tleman would have tilled the Chais, but having had the]
snoto, on a previi•us occasion, to be Chairman, he,
hoped it would meet with the aproSatiun of those n .w
assembled. He would do his best to support the cause
for which they were now met, He cuutd perceivethey
were all of one opinion. It would he idle for hint to
say any thing respecting the Roman Catholic question,
it had been so ably and repeatedly discussed in the
public prints. It behoved them not to remain dot mant
longer—they were all called upon t r support the
throne, and that re;igion which was most valuaqe in
this kingdom. Although he was i.f ohioion that every
man should worship his GOD in his own way, yet they
must all see the thi eats tit the Roman Cab lip. lie
had a great number of R moan Catholic fi ieuds, and he
had often witnessed their kindness; but the subject had
now come to a crisis, and if their demands were granted
them, he should from that period date the complete
annihilation of our Church, our Tiitone, and out Con-
stitution. An Address to his Majesty, and Petitions to
both Houses of Parliament, against any further entices-
situ) be ng made to the Catholics, would be piny osed to
them for adoption—(l.c uJ applause).
Sir PHILIP EGERTON had not bven in are habit of
intruding himself on such occasions, but he felt con-
vinced that if the wishes of the Roman Catholics were
complied with, our h,ly Church would be brought into
danger. It was a fortunate circumstance that a le*
words would suffice. They were met that they n.ight
make ready cep lain Petiti sns to the King, t $ the lb re
of Lords, and t r the House Of Crimututts, humbly p:ti-
nulling that on further con.essions to the Cathodes
might be made, which Petitions were to be presented
nest Session. He begged now to ropose the following
address to his .11. r jest) :

TO Till NUKell 34.41.7 SZCZLLINT MAJUIT.

" May it please your 314jesty.

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We, your Majesty's loyal subjects, ink thitants of the County
Palatine of Chester, humbly beg tc approach your Majesty with
expressions of heartfelt attachment to your Nlajesty's person and
Government, and lay at the foot of the throne our humble -Address,
with mire confidence in your Majesty's wisdom and firmness.
" In the true spirit of the Prote,tant faith, we avow ourseves
the warm and zealous friends of civil and religious liberty, it'd
I ardently desire that a free toleration, to the utmost extent comp--
I fible with safety to the State, should be enj..yed by all your Ma-
-1 jesty'a subjects.
" But, whilst we are desirous that those who profess the Roman
Catholic faith should participate in those inestimable advantages,
we cannot contemplate, without bred anxiety and alarm, the me
nacing attitude which they have assumed, their avowed determine.
tion to regain their former pre-eminence, the ise by the priest-
hood of spit itual power, for objects of temporal ambition, and the
violent and unconstitutional attempts to grasp political power, by
throwing down those barriers which the wisdom of our ancestors
erected for the protection of our excellent Constitution.

a Intolerant as the Roman Catholics are upon principle, their
accession to the higher offices of State would necessarily endanger
public liberty and the unrestricted exercise of divine worship, and,
aspiring and despotic as experience has proved them to be, and
impelled onwards to their own aggrandizement, as they are by their
unaltered and unalterable tenets, the stability of the throne itself
would be shaken by the attainment of their ambitious views—
added to which, bolding no faith with those whom they deem
heretics, and acknowledging a foreign supremacy, they can give no
security for their allegiance to the King of these realms.

" On these grounds we deprecate the admission of Homan Catho-
lics to any share in the councils of the kingdom.

We do therefore must humbly, but most earnestly, implore
your Majesty to protect and defend those bulwarks which have, for
upwards of It century, secured to your Majesty's subjects the enjoy.
ment of our matchless Constitution in Church and State; and
we beg to assure your Majesty of our devoted affection and
support."—(lmmense applause.)

CALIMLNY COTTON, Esq.—After the two very ex-
cellent speeches they bad heard, it was almost super.
fluous to say any thing, but merely to second the Ad-
dress. The :object had been so ably handled by the
first men that lie need not trespass lung upon the Meet-
ing. But they must tecollect they were now come to
a crisis; that it was absolutely necessary to rand
forward when they were threatened by the sister king-
dom; and the Catholic Ass-ciation—it became necessary
to come forward in counties and districts It had been
said that Mr. O'Connell was the best friend to the
Protestants, as he had chiefly been the cause of bringing
forward those dormant people who ought to hive come
forward earlier to support their King and their Church
—and so excellent a King, too, who, he believed, con-
sidered the welfare of his people both day and night.
He felt convinced that our interference could nor be
unpleasant to his Majesty, but, on the contra; yollat it
must be highly pleasing to him. He believed that our
laws and lives were in jeopardy. He would not trouble
them [anther, but at once second thelkddreu.


The edam's we, then pet. lad eateied onanlnteislys
amidst the most entioseastic cheering., • t •
Tetwerstep ranevonn.-Ecq. said ellen he arrived
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owe I e little thought it would have fallen tolls lot to
sofornse the pe:iti bn. He had hoped tha a friend of his
—a friend to the King and Constitutlikn—would have
aken the Buoy to read the petition, but he had declined
from a feeling of delicacy, for which he him tired
him. Ile was a Member of the House t f Commons,
and consequently a constituent past of that assembly,
and he thei e:ore thought it would be unseemly for him
to propose the petition. Under these circumstances he
flow appealed befo:e them. It was known to malty of
them that 1w had passed half a century in this county.
avid he was happy that his sentiments had coincided
with tho eof the c sooty generally. The Meeting had
been called for the friends of this measure only, because
a discnisinn on politics ten.!ed to nuke mess warm, and
freq iiently Jestroy ed friendships of long stand ng. He had
thought ceeply on this subject, and consideted it *oh
great anxiety—not with alarm, b. cause he kne a. the
English chaaacter. The Cath•slies of Irelan I hai lon a
be, n seeking for political power—they had been levying
contributious on the people, and had established a mock
Parliament —he alluded to the Catliol.c Association. It
had been argued that the priesthood, having $1,614(141
power, political pos. er had been dented tin m ; but sri.
ritual power was political power. They knew of the
election in the county of Clare, w' etc the tie, bet seen
the landlord and tenant had been' torn asunder—the
mister had been separated from his se. 'ant, and all
social Coder had been sett asunder. This had arisen
from the miesthood—the Priests were appointed
by the Bishops, and the Ilish•ips were appointed by
the See of Rome. Then lie would say, vesting Lower
•in s tch hand, we uld be vesting property which had
beets obtained by the Revolution 01 1688. and this
moist be followed by the dowivall ut the Protestants.
Is it to be expected that wr should sacs ifice cur supre-
macy -at the beck and colitrooll • 1 0 Connell and Shoe),
and Si' e up those rights *loch se had possessed now
for upwards of a century to the Cato his of Ireland?
It had been said that the Catholics ought to p.rticipate
in the advintages of the State, het ause they had I ught
the battles of our country, and had always pros ed nem-
•elves a brave people. No one ecnaid mcne admire the
cotiri?.:e of their soldiers, and the liberality of Irishmen
snore than he did ; hot was it because they vei e aspiring
that they wete less lormidanle when put in oppo%ill n
to u• ? On the c' tut ary, they *etc Vie more to he
dreaded if Uri should b• come our fors. T. isv were
the ground, of his oppaisitton to the Cads• lics, whose
religion lie cionsideled idolatrous. It they t!u tight th its
was the right way to Heaven, let them pursue it ; but
they thought that those who were without the pale of
their Church must come to damnation. 1. was civil
and religious liberty which sated the present II oyal
Family on the Throne. I; we give up t en the pri-
vileges we now hold, what secni to have we, I would
tsit. for our !elision, or even f r th e safety a f oar toe-
loved Monarch himself? His conviction was confirmed
by the opinioons of tl o.e art and him. Haying said bus
much, it• they would all.aw him, he would read the
petition, and propme it I' r their adopt :on—

" To the Right Honourable the Lords Spiritual and Temporal or
the United. Kingdom of Great Batain and Ireland in l'a►4a.
meet assembled.
•• The humble Petition of the Inhabitants of the County
Palatine of Chester. ,howr th,

" That your pesitionere feel it their Intl trailer duty, at such a
crisis as the present, publicly to avow their conscientious and un-
alienable attachment to the Cons:notion of these realms as it is now
by law establishy, and to deprecate with the most narrow earnest.
tires the adoption of any legislative measures whatever which may
tentl,..efihei directly or in their remote con.. (petters, to invest the
preifeseurs of the Roman Catholic religion with any further political
itifiaence or power in the government or councils of the nation.
" It is but idle. and delusive casuistry to assert that tl.e obedience
which the Roman Catholic feels himself bound to yield to the Pope,
being of a spiritual nature, does not in any degree affect or impair
the allegiance which he may owe to any other Prince.
" It is too notorious to he any longer denied, that the faith of the
Roman Catholics is so intimately connected with, and so bliuJiy
sulvervient to its views of political aggrandisement, that, however
ingenimply the distinction between spiritual and temporal obedience
may be maintained in theory,they have invariably been found united
and identified in practice. Without adverting to the history of
earlier times, your Petitioners have seen this important at 4 awaken.
ins truth confirmed to demonstration by the recent conduct of the
Roman Catholics of Ireland, in their entire subjec ion to the autho-
rity of their Priests, and the effectual exercise of that formidah:e
iontroul by an ambitious Priesthood fur the attainment of a
political object.

'' Your Petitioners have ever been amongst the warmed and most
zebus friends of religious toleration. and they are anxious that
the hlesaings of civil and religious liberty should be d.frubed through-
out the lend to the utmost extent to which that ettlighteneJ princi.
pie can be carried, with 'alit), to the state and community. That
it is this very cumideration which teems imperatively to demand
that the Roman Catholics should not be admitted to any share of
political power, and the unchanged and unchangeable Mitts of their
religion, at the same time, render them utterly incapable of offer.
ing any securities whatever on which a Pr.testant people could
with confidence rely.

" To the wisdom, therefore, &FA firmness of his Maje.ty's Go-
vernment, and of the 1-ngislature of this empire, we look up with
anxiety indeed, but without dismay, for the preservation of our
Protestant Constitution in Church and State, entire Anti unim-
paired, without any compromise of its efficiency, without any sue.
render of its rights.
And your Petitioners will ever pray."

The Petition having been read, and seconded by
Colonel Ince, was carried with the most tumultuous
applause.
The Rev. C. W. ETHEL/WORM followed in the same
line of argument; after which
W. 11. FOLLIOTT, Esti addressed the Meeting, shortly
calling to their recollection the atrocities committed
during the reign of Queen Mary.
It was afterward% resolved that a Committee should
be appointed to fix upon the roost eligib'e plan for dis-
tributing the Address and Petitions for ,ignature.
The CHAIRMAN then thanked the Meeting for the
patient hearing they had given to the duff rent speakers,
and proposed three cheers for our glorious Consttotion.
Religion, and King.
Thanks were then voted to the Chairman, and the
Meeting broke up at halt past one.

Our readers will rememter that an Engli,bman was
some time since ted at Boulogne-sur-Mer for circulating ban
sovereigns at that place and at Calais. On the ltith ult. he was
tried before the Court of Anise at St. Omer, and condemned to
be sent to the sallies for seven years, with pillory and branding, at
Boulogne.
A letter from Havre states that almost all the vessels
from the United States come heavily laden with grain,
' and that much speculation is going tot ward io this at-
ticle.—Parit Paper.
So greet is the anxiety and desire for signing the
Protestant Petition of this county (against fun they con-
cessions to the Roman Catholics) in Tyrrelspass and its
vicinity, tArat on two or three nights last seek the house
in which the Petition lies for signature was crowded
till ten o'clock.—Wertoteath Journal.

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