The Statesman.
London, England, 1822-01-29 00:00:00

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.4 iinitietasee to the most
-Mr. CAMP/S&L gave—
. Erskine mid the Trial by Jury.'
_ non& applanse.—Air; My Bey
Mr. Moticarerr obeerveJ, that there t
vidual who ha thought might be remora
present meeting with much propriety, as
alluvia by all panic! to have been out
patriots. _He alluded to the late Sir Samuel
Tb*ofiriod at which- his bright career ,was !gr-
ittiness/. WU, is In the case of Mr. Fox, most
slwgv-
larly calandtoss t for that,' lamented Statesman, it
would be recolleated, Was then eegagesl hi revising the
penal cods of England; and had he been spared
pojght baresocceeded in retrenching ,it of those saw
gainary parts by which it is at present disgriced.
Mr.Moacrieff depicted with gnat felicity the our-
prieieg traits which distinguished that lauteeted
English Lawyer. and concluded by giving—
" The Memory of Sir Samuel Itoreilly," which was
- drank in solemn sileoce.-- Air, My lodging is on discoid
rend.
• Mr. LAsiTow, Jun. said, that, assembled as they
wens to celebrate the cause of civil millikeligiotts li-
berty. it was impossible that they could withhold some
partite of their consideration from a people who were
**tuggiing in the same cause, and who had great need
of their sympathies and assistance. It was to the
B' HA chisel% to the British scholar. that be appeal-
' ed. Let him imagine au enthusiastic people easslat-
ing their great investors. and thiok how glorious it is
to'l'all'with a tiampdtin to 'the field, or a Sydney on.
the'sciffati. Set them free, give them bet iodepend.
ens., and, though *sturdy in a few pan, yet in the
'prows of time they will learn to resemble their ilia.'
tr4ous progenitors. Let it be coosideted how Greece
groaned for @eateries eider the tyinally of the
'f %irks ; and knowing all this, wham they lad some-
Greeks performing este unworthy of their cause, whom
will.their hearts blame? It would Inn been well for
those who-held up to public execration the crimes ins.
puled to the exasperated Greeks, if they had forget.
ten the atrocious Wintery of their persecutors. He did
not believe any well-educated man could hear of the
struggles of the Greeks, and not wish well to their
cause. [We do not pretend to report this speech. on
even to present an outline of it. The reader can bet-
ter imagine what he would expect front so fine a sub-
ject, and so eloquent a speaker.] Mr. Lambton, jun.
apologised for saying so much, for be was sore that
the enlightened and intelligent inhabitants of Edit'.
burgh, had he not skid a word, would here dose what
he proposed they should now do, Drink three iiIMOS
tlWe
" To the restoration of the independence of Greece."'
—.The toast was drank with three times three, and all
the enthusiasm which the subject and the elegueoce of
the speaker could out fail to inspire.
A gentleman spoke at some length on the integrity
and incorruptibility of the late Mr. Erskine. and gave
" The Memory of the Hon. Henry Erskine."
After some powerful observations. Mr. James Gle-
nn proposed,
" The Earl of "Rossiya,"
which was drank with three times three, IN the most
land and speotaneous applause. •
The Earl of Roseate rose to return thanks fur the
nacteetugsett ilksiegaished manner IS which knish
liad been given. He should very meek slime
petience if be detained them with any observations oil
hhoulf. If lie conduct for the thirty-sight years,
dieing which period he had been in public life, was
not a sulkiest test for his political principles. be
could pot expect that any profession of bite would be
sufficient. He would only add. that he bad aim-
nieneed his career under the tuition -of Mr. For, to
whose principles, he had continued firmly attached.
The great body of the Whigs bad been united against,
all aggressions of power, and against a taxation which
bad diminiShed the independence of the people while
i. had strengthened the hands of the Ministers. Net.!
Withstanding they Lad united together, not for mil
Hctious purpose, but for the restoration of thin
principles which were established at the Revolution.
--I:Cheers ) . I
Cocanunts.—ln an early part of the evening the
Chairman. gave a " full, fair, and free representation."
The toast which he was going to propose was certainly
iiieleded in that; but they must not forget that this was
a Scotch meeting, and he thought they might turn with
sr especial regard to the state of the political represee.
tation of Scotland. In our towns, it might literally be
said they Lad no representation at all. It was common
to impale to the Scottish character a sophisms's under
this misfortune, and the sneer most frequently proceeded.
from our southern brethren. But has it once been sug-
gested, bow the blood and lire of the English character
would be extinguished, if their representation was like
nest If this blemish was wiped oat, every other flaw,
If not immediately, would gradually. diseppear. Till
tide alteration look place, it was ip vase to charge the
people of this country with apathy. kleteminded by
o .
" t ay the people of Scotland soon he admitted to
the fall benefit of the representative system."—Three
tames throe, gad loot confined applause.- '
Mr. SssAsT said. a free representatfoll bid been
spoken of by the Chairman, and the present state of
ate representation bad been elospieatly described by
Mr. Cockburn; but there was one county which. bad
as that representation confessedly was, bad worked
well for the country. He alluded to the county of
Forfar, whose member was now in the coin. He
proposed the health of
" Mr. Madly, and the independent Freeholders of the
county of Forfar." '
Mr. Movie, to returning thanks, expressed his
readiness to promote the objects of the meeting by
every means in his power.
A gentleman. after some brief bat appropriate ob-
cemeatioas. prapoied as a toast,
" Liberty to Spain and Portugal," which was dusk
with the loudest cheers.
Mr. JIIPPIILT then pronounced an elegant telethon
as the life end public services of the late Mr. Horner,
and concluded by calling on them to drink in one
oa*Per
" The Memory of Freniis Harper." which was ac-
cierdingly drank in solemn titmice.
• Dr. 11PLann rose to propose the health of Mr.
Henry Brougham. As a statesman and friend of ha-
ssaelty. be stood snivelled among the generous be-
nefactors of his country. Then were two things in
Web his labours and exertion stood pre-eminetitly
rtritoritist .--the brat was &lI'S abolition of the Slate
Teak, that wicked. and &hominids traffic which dis-
honoured every waissa where it existed; the miss. no
less haosfielal to the inertias of his species. was she
assail dilutes of knowledge. aid particularly

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such airsomat att was due . .
Arse maids.* that hie blither would dilly ippeublAs
is4ed mark of respect which lialliteer.blitt
Sosfetrethipos hint.--Ale. Eagle's song. • . • -
• . Tim Kul of Roister row to repose as it toast the
iudependanse of the Scotch bar. Powerfutoloqitestie,
suit std by the brightest imarriaation sod polished
aselleal learning, distinguished the indi viands inele4•
'.4 is the independent bar of Scotland. It was such a
bleu not only honsered the ceentry to .whiCh It be-
lotged, but he meld say. without the fosetfiemegerr
800. that it excelled any in the civilised world--+-
(Cheers.). Nest to the free rights and liberilie of is
people, derived from the fair represeatationif a dele-
gated body. was the security which as intspeodeet.
enlightened, and ietrepl4 bar afforded. -the *Wild be
extremely sorry that, any should escape him iltitwould
injure the feelings, or burl 16 reputation of litsttiglis•
Respectable aid honottrable body sfesem who Ailed the
highest. jndicial functions of the irittilty47;brii
Mold nett bat obserreethet if ever .a Alpe shorkid.rreeer
iirwhich a Jorl4e ithotild so far forget himself st
„cline to be influenced by the seductions of Mit*, Sr
of secular.interem.- witieh tiosi, forbid. Gosh 'a Judge
would shrink from the appearance of mob a bar. espr
eially when • be contemplated the support autprome-.
don which it would uedoolverily rocei“,-flom tio
'minds of the people. His Lordship coneindial:by Mir
grattriatirg the•country upos its sefetyi.willlia-
joyed the prottction of such a bar, and
.pe :to
drink the health of • . .
" Mr. Clerk, and the independent Members of the
Scottish Bar."—Three times three.
Air. ADAM BLACK rose to call their attention to a
Nobleman of distisguisbed merit and ability. whose
"steer is public life was conspicuous for the
Sinner in which .he bad advocated the cause of
i.lidependeace and pitlitical freedom. more especially
for his etertions to esnaecipate the berths 'in
Scotland from that close and iniquitous siysteus in
Lthich the majority of them were established. The
Ih'obleatan to whom he alluded did not enter into the
Abuse of Commons, as many ethers did. to represent
their own families. and to secure for their nines and
cossise personal emoluments sad gifts' or inastive
'Aims, which were only conferred upon the minions of
the present Ministry. He suffered reproach for being
*teed to the oppression of his country. While roe
Illenther of s city could boast of his ensolumete. sod
towbar Meelper of a countpof being a suckitg stater
mass Lord Archibald Hamilton 'cool& boast of his un-
sitatten•and steady perseverance for Many years its the
cause of independence ami.freedoin. He proposedthat
the Meeting drink—
' Lord Archibald Hamilton, ant success to the cause
of burgh reform."—Three times three, mid vehement
applause.
Tie fullOilog touts were afterwards propemA by
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reaped
0-Memory of Mr. Whitbread."—" Simon Bolivar,
and may the spark of liberty which be kindled in Co-
humble, soon 'stead itself through the whole provinces'
of that republic."—" Earl Fitawilliam."—" The inde-
pendent periodical press of this country."—" Sir James
Wintesh."
Mr. Cocraunx then rose to observe, that be must
requeit the further indulgroce of the Meeting, while
be eadeavoured to perform a task which perhaps was
the most difficult. and. at the aameßulfei the most je-
reconcileable that it was possible for thy individual
to conceive. namely, to attach iodepentlence to the
Town Council of Edinburgh.--(Laughter prevented
the learned gentleman, for a coosiderable fluff'. from
proceeding.) They were all aware, be belikved, as
folly as he was, that there are not any Very radiant
stars to be found in such a council.--(Alueb laughter.)
—Notwithstanding this. such a council toes contain
some exceptions, and which will go some length to
redeem its character.--(Laughter.) He would there-
fore conclude by prifposing the health of
"The iidependeot Members of the Town' Council,
who have been rendered doubly inflepenclest by ap-
pearing in that body."—(Much" laughter.)— fhree
times three.

Mr. J •was rising to address the.e meetiag,
when he was interrupted by the Chairtniu, who in-
quired whether he was a member of the Town Coun-
cil ?—(Much laughter.)
Deacon Ghat. returned 'beaky.
•
Mi. dervaar then gave—
' The *health of Mr. Stuart. of Dnnearn—a psis.
mien whose ictivity sad unspiriortoil in the preaimt.
ties of every thing that was calculated to asimisee
interest and political freedom of his country. d
the approlsabon nott.easpeet . saws JoiLladig=:
mind." • • •
Liefgre they separated it was his wisk4hat that
gentleman shaeld recurs a Mark of thelmeateem.by
drfakieg. kis health.
The toast. was drank with long condoned cheering.
Mr. STUART raft and acknowledged. she honour
done him.

• Tie following toasts were then drank,--" Lord Al-
herniae," " Mr. Coke," " Mr. 'Latobton.'iir. Beau
moot, and the iadepeadait electors of tie county of
Durham and Norfolk," "The Memory Of Professor
Play fair," " Sir J. Maxwell, and the Whigs of Glas-
gow." " Tic cause for which Hampden died is the
geld, and Sydney oa the scaffold," " Tie Memory of
Lord Newton."

Sir RObiaLD FIRGVIIION let the chair at twelve
o'clock, aid the whole of the compaap immediately af-
terwards dispersed. .
The compaey appeared to colorist if from 260 to 300
gelidness.

By the accounts lately published of the revenue to
the sth of January. 1822, it appears that, ander the
head of &wise for Great Britain. there is au increase
of 181.7131. beyood the receipts of the preceding
year. We understaad that the excess in Scotland
slow bas produced upwards of 171,04101. towards the
above surplus, thus giving the seat gratifyiug proof
of the increasing wealth sad floarlsbieg state of the
wasufsetaren of this part of the hiegdom.—(Edie-
burgh Courest.)

LONDON:
1011111
TUUDAT EVAINING, JANUANT .osa.
• STOCK XXCHANGIL TWELVK O'CLOCK.
This being the onsiversary of bis Majesty's ascen.
,sloo to the Throne, the day is a holiday at the Bask.
The Stock-Exchasge, however, is open. thoagb but
little hennas is trassasting. Consols at present are
for the Account. sad 761 foe Money.
The Spanish PIITTICOAT-Ilattll is at last lofted to
rilaks virtue of necessity, and succumb to those vi,-
Pius men, who placed bun in a situation he ap-
tpoills so ilkaltalated to. grace, He has with re-
luSaace dismissed, hie- Ultra-Ministers, sad told his
-master Le Ind no fault te,.0.94 with them, but
that he ported wish them, to gratify the public
noire. He will see when too late, whether it would
Mel been lore prudent to take the advice of the
tortes. than the Clergy of the Inquisition, or tho
lap Ulnas. He saes his cousin of Portugal goi;
Sabmittiog his ()Germinal cto the wisdom
4. Ile people's IRA! asrsaslNTATtvsa, aid therebt,
bsessaieg secant upon his Throne. Whereas • Faant.
seen is knew§ to possess sentiments diametrically
opposite to the interests of the people, and is oil
ours, more liable to their suspicions. They know '1
he is tinder the worst of the worst advisers, who
ring the changes on Divine right and passive obe-
dience, without a thought of the g I disrespect
[that Mounter have incurred by their total indiffer-
vacs to truth, or promises to theli subjects. In feet
the behoved Smbroiderer is heartily despised by Lis
subjects ; aid on the first revulsion, he will in all
hams probability Lill a sacrifice to his owl tel
The Spanish people, heretofore, have
been considervd the most honourable characters in
Swope; it was even a bachuiesrphrear, " That a bad
lipaulard would make a good Portuguese ;" yet it
appears, that the, latter have displayed more wisdom
and determination, in else regeneration of there coun•
try, lima say other State in Europe. They have open-
Irked unreservedly declared foi lihertjr, and they con-
dean to check in the bad every measure that might
tend to impede its progress. The Spanish people mut
follow the footsteps of their Portage's*, neigisbous
Mey most restrict Me Cbsoor from imermethiling
im polities: effisirs; for wherever these interfere, they
slatternly act oppressively letup peopleA la proof of

5.% ;mall nerosiwy- alone, 22.1
~pr;Esessee were•
served to recover trim during lastbarvelt crop, part
only of which was reaped. Such le the Christie.
comfort adminietered to the unfortunate Irish people ;
and so will it be with the Spaniards, if the Clergy
are not kept under political disability. Strop); mea-
sures should be taken to mend the detestable kte-
meddling of the French Ultras, who are to all intents
and purposes the most despicable set of fellows in
Europe; there is sothing can in them front intrigue
either at home or abroad ; it therefore becomes Adis.
possible in the Spaniards to place them under sm.
veillenee immediately on their arrival in Spain. If pru-
dent measures of this kind be adopted, and if at the
same time the Spanish Cortes act firmly op to the prin-
ciples of liberty, and the rights of the people, Spain
may become greater than ever it has been.

The Paris papers of Saturday sad Sunday have
brought as the sequel of the debate in the Chamber
of Deputies, to the evening of the former day. On
Friday. after M. Chiffiet, the Reporter of the Com-
mittee. bad defended the Report, the President proceed-
ed to read the several articles of time law. Navies, read
Article I, which indicts penalties for attacks un reli-
gion, M. B. Constant rose. and &hewed the impossi-
bility of iogagiog in any polemical discussion without
being hi danger of violating the law. As to writiags
that were reckesed impious. he asked what gave them
birth ? Tim old Government, said Le. They attended
it at its fill. tad they peters at, its recurrection. De-
liver eagle. from the alliance which degrades it;—
let not dottetergetrolutionists pretend to be its age-
iliaries ; and it will be respected without the assist-
ance of fine' and 110Fri...went. Will it be called an
insult on religion if a polemical writer argues against
these Catholic dogmas which Protest's's reject. oor
witbstandieg that Cathodic writers daily paint the
Protestant faith as a criminal sod
?~-
I►ill it be allowable to write against these eorporatituse
which are reviving, is contempt of the charter and to
the great danger of the monarchy—corporations which
must make the manes of Henry 111. And Henry IV.
look down with iodignation on the proceedings of this
Chamber. and which it is astonishing the Ministers Of
a ►ring should re-establish in the midst of a kingdom
which their regicide poniards have stained wit► bind?
After much murmuring and interruption, M. Coasts.,
etiocluded by moving the rejection of the present &M-
-ole. to be replaced by articled of the 17th of May,
1818, which he regarded as perfectly sufficient.
11. de Marceline rejoiced that a great onus
which Prises had lamented, was rectified by this pre.
pet. The law of $ Christie. and Catholic oatiem
would so longer be a law of Atheism. He-argued that
the restraint of the press was beae6cial to literature.
The ages is which Ike press bad bees placed seder the

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