The Statesman.
London, England, 1820-04-03 00:00:00

AIMING AT THR.CROWN AND ANCHOR

TAiTRN.
A respectable, though not very numerous, Meeting of
the Friemls of Mr. Hunt took place this morning its the
(heat Room at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, for the
purpose of promoting a Subscription to indemnify him
fur the expenses of his recent trial.
Alston half-past one Mr. (tale Jones ascended the
table, and proposed Mr. Mac lon as a proper person to
take the Chair. This nomination was unanimously
agreed to; and Mr. Ilaydon briefly addressed the
Meeting. Ile claimed their indulgence and support,
as he had never before had the honour to address so re-
spectable an assembly. Ile would not take up the time
of the Meeting, but hoped that every gentleman who
felt disposed to express his sentiments would be heard
with fairness and impartiality.
Mr. ti st.e Jones nest arose, and began by observing, ,
that for some time pa-st he had declined taking any part
in yublic affairs. Ile now appeared before then* without
any preparation, and he therefore hoped for their in-
eitegenre, if on this occasion, he did not do the justice
he woedd wish to the cause and merits of Mr. Hunt.—
Mr. Jones then entered at some kniglio into a review of
Mr. hunt's conduct preceding and during his trial, and
after commenting upon tier ability and perseverance
ishi.ds hr had displayed, said the !east which the Meads
of liberty could do, would be to indemnify him for the
expenee which he had suffered. It was a fact, that Mr.
Hunt had suffered considerable loss in his pecuniary
affairs, and that his recent expenr.es had not essiecounte
to less than 5001. After an address of considerable
force, Mr. JONES concluded by moving the first of the
Mims i tog Resolutions.

fhr remainder were moved by the FivitasitN, and
pat to the vote separately. They were carried by Ulli-
iiimous acclamations.

Resolved. Ist. That it is the duty of the People to support
the Fs iendt of the People. and neither forsake them while
under Perseeutioas, nor eithhold liberal applause tor their
meritorious exertions in the Public Cause.

4.1. That it appears to thk Meeting that Hiner
Hr .r. Esq.. for courageously advocating the debts and
interests ut the People hes been grossly vilified by the renal
part of the public Press; and that the unfounded impression
thusereeted. hare been made steepness to a system of per-
s:entiun against which he ought to be protected. I,‘ the soles
and purse of every man whose practices accord with hi. pro-
fession..

31. That, independently of the general merits of Mr.
/It ST in conducting many great public meetings. heid uith
a tiew to arouse public 'acting it: the great cause of Perlis-
turtt;ary Reform, be has rlinced. In every •ltuation in which
he has been placed b) th:• transactions at MnntheAer, great
courage, manly condum and unimpeachable rrudettce: as
well while surrounded by the sabres of those alto bad sworn
his destruction as while in prison, under ensuonation, and
during the subsequent dicetissions in the Court of King's
Bead,. Westmirster.

4th. That, during the late prolissieed and lia:assing trials
at York. the conduct of Mr. Hoar from the presiding
Juitge. such testimonies of approbation. as have seidom
bees eoncesied to dere:Moots; while his acute cross-exami-
nations, and his dexterous application of every point of law
yids* bore on his ease, led the admiration of ail all*
bald Wm, and particularly of those who had previosisi)
fai-
bimbed anfavourable prejudices. from the misrepresentstlons
Of the press.
b. That. under all these circumstances. the people of the
United Kingdom. owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Huxv. as
the Cho ion of their eitil rig\ ta. which this turtling cheer-
Mr sliest
considerable , .71104111
legal proceediugs of which he has beau the 01+-1. this
meeting feels it an Incumbent duty, at least, to indemnify.
him agaiast titssoma.
6th. That theeafore this. Meeting recommends a Public
' Subscriptiob aniontst the Patriots of the I. idled Klnlaiotri.
fir the purpose of indemnifying-Dlr. that against his past
expenses, nod also es a mild Metionony of their sense of
gratitude for his pest services.
7th. That the Friends of Liberty geserally are earnesitV
invited to concur in pronsolleg the subscriptiou amongst thl•fr
connections, and to transmit the amount to the Treasurer as
early as possible.
Ellis. Twit au open Committee of Subscribers shall meet
from lime to time, for the purpose of paying the same, in
sae'' a manner as may best accord with the independent
feelings of Mr. Hunt, and the patriotic wishes of the sub-
scrilgtrs.
0:11. That these Resolutions be advertised in varies*
Morning and Evening Papers, and transmitted to the Edi-
tors of Patriotic Newspapers throughout the Empire, who
are reqaested to aid in promoting the desist: within their
respective districts; and that the names of subscribers be
inserted every Saturday in Tee HTATE4DIAN.
10th. That Mr. West, wire-worker. Strand. be appointed
treasurer for the purpose of receiving the subscription's paid
to the receivers, and that those persons be requested to *et
as receivers who acted as receivers for the Manchester
fund.
Persons were stationed at the different doors of the
roots' wills plates, for tie purpose of receiving subscrip-
tions.
A Gentleman, whose name we could not learn, then
provesded to address the Meeting, and continued doing
so when our 'Parr went to press.

For severul weeks past a rumour has pro :tiled,
in and aliont Paisley, that a general rising wits in
contemplation, and that the disaffected were very active
in Making the necessary preparations fur 11-11 purpose.
The Report was. that large parties of Radicals met
every night in the adjacent %%otitis and moors, to learn
the pike exercise, and oiler military tactics. The Au-
thorities received information upon Satnrdav se'nnight,
' that an immense number of pikes and other deadly wea-
pons, were deposited beneath the ground, in • place
called Legget's Wood, anti accordingly they went off in
the afternoon, attended by a considerable number of
constabbs and a small party of military, to make the
necessary search, but it was without seeress. They
again renewed their labours in the evening, having fine
moonlight, either to search some other place, ur to as-
certain whether any persons could be found at drill.—
Nothing, however, of the kind wa‘ discovered, neither
pikes nor Radicals, anti there can be little doubt that
the making of these instruments in such numbers, anti
the existence of these drilling parties, arosexaggerated
accounts, if not entire fabrications. During the pro-
ceedings the principal strews became much crowded
with people, all anxious to learn the result, some of
whom were behaving in a very improper mangier, treat-
ing the Authorities, and the persons accompanying diem
with the utmost levity. About eleven whack at night,
a cry pot up at the Cross that there was a fire in
Moss-street, and the mob hastened towards that place,
when it turned out to be only a little bar that was burn-
ing. In returning to the Cross the odlitary were or-
dered to drive back the crowd, when • number of Asti-
nate persons were taken into the police-office, and ethers
much hurt by the commotion.
A large quantity of tobacco awl shires has been
throirti tip on the beach, at Anna's, within these few
I days, being part of the cargo of the American ship
•
Maria, lately wrecked on the banks opposite Canethurn.
IThe ttibaeco has been secured by the Cestaint•hasse and
Drift. officers. It is e dcalated that the daty on the to-
Ihim saved, would amount to above 100,01 MI.

THE STATESMAN.