The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-06-14 00:00:00

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,of the people of
moving the re.

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ludo, he hold in his bawl:
g. That the eosrtlh sod Moderation with which the
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Spanisrds liberated ves from the yoke of dothestic
tyrsony are worthy of the spirit and character of those who
had before repelled foreign aggression ; and so far from
being a grousd of complaint, should, in 'the eyes of every
baepeedeet nation, and mon particularly of England, give
them a fresh claim to the gratitude' of mankind.
Lord J. Russet appeared before the meeting ottly as
the prosy of his Noble relative the Disks. of th.ciferJ, who
would have been most happy, if his health had -perisii-ted
him, to have personally expre,sed his sentiments upon so
interesting an occasion as the present. He considered
this a cause which affected the whole world, and mire
especially a free and enlightened people. Ile had little
doubt that the firstsittetnpt of the drsposts of Europe,
if they preceeded in their present declaration of war
azeinst Constitutional liberty, would be to destroy the
liberty of the press is this et:matey ; if the British people
valued as they might this great blessing, they would
come forward heart and. hand to oppose the progress of
despotismin the Peninsole.-,-(Great applause.)
The Resolution was carried unanimously.
Mr. Del.43laN mewed the fourth Resolution. He con-
sidered the attack mow made upon Spain as made not by
France only, but by all the Despots of Europe; and be
was sure that there was not one person present who
would not join him in this sentiment. The Autocrat of
Russia had kissed the footstool of Napoleon, in the pleni-
tude of his power ; the King of Prussia owed the
very existence of his throne to his clemency; and the
haughty Emperor of Austria had delivered his favorite
daughter to adorn the bed of his conqueror. Theyhad
all worshipped Napoleon in his power—they bad joined
him io an attack upon Spain, almost as infamous as the
present; and now they joined the Bourbons for a pur-
pose still more infamous than the last. The English
Covernmeot had declared fir neu'rality, but in such a
cause as the present, bon-interferenre became a species
of passive alliance. The people of England ought to
disclaim such a neutrality. Had Spain yielded to any
oee of the demands of her haughty invaders, she would
have invited fresh demands, and new objections to her
Constitution. These submitted to, who tould say that
the dearest of our institutions would be safe ; that trial
by Jury, and freedom of discussion, would not become
objects of jealously? The Learned Gentleman concha&
ed by moving the following ttesolitti.m :-
4. That the war now made on Spain by the King of
France, for the avowed purpose of depriving the Spanish
people of the sacred right of srlflovernmeift, is au unprin-
cipled and atrocious violation, not mil of the freedom of
the Spaniards, but of the principles which form the basis of
all human society:
Lord EnIttNaTON seconded the motion. He thought
the honour and interest of this country depended on the
issue of the contest between France and Spain.
The resolution was then unanimously agreed tn.
Sir ltoxaLD FaRGUSSON came forward to move the
nest r-ssilir ism. • His opii.ion, as a military officer, was,
t!,st Sp tin would ultimately succeed in the contest. lie
begged the meeting, and the public in general, to be cau-
tious in giving their belief to the reports which appear-
ed in the French newspapers, as they were merely an echo
of the wishes of the Government. ilhe peculiar situation
of the Spanish people, rendered pecuniary assistance par-
ticularly acceptable ; and, for Ins own part, although he
did not wish to detract from the merit of the rich, he de-
clared that he particularly valued contributions, which
were offered in small sums, and which skewed the spirit
of the country. He maved the following resolution :

5. That althongh it has been deemed expedient by the
British Government to maintain neutrality under the
present circumstance.. of the country, yet in the opinion
of this meeting, it is the bounden duty of Britons to ma-
nifest their abhorrence of the injustice and violence of
the Government of France, as well as their sympathy
with the-magnanimous and deeply injured nation which
. is the object of that impious aggression.
Mr. Alderman WAITIMAN seconded the motion. '
Mr. Hitter then introduced himself to the notice of the
Meeting, but was assailed by so mach conflicting noise
of approbation and dlsappr'ortation, that several minutes
elapsed before a word be said could be heard. He ap-
peared to be perfectly self-possessed, and altogether un-
affected
by the noise. He assured them lie had no inten-'
Lion to oppose the resolution. Silence havinz been ob-1
twined, partly by this promise, and partly by the inter-,
ference of the Chairman, Mr. Hunt proceeded. He had
to propose something, not in opposition to the resolution, I
hat to be tacked to it just by nay of "rider. He was de-
puted by forty thousand poor people of the North, to
ham( in the amount of their subscribed pence and half.
pence: and, after the observation of the gallant General,
lie could not suppose that he womb! on this account be'
the less welcome to their notice. Of toe sum thus sub-
scribed, an hundred pounds (part of it) was ready.—
With the other part of it one hundred stand of arms and
accoutrements had been purchased, and were also ready.
(Loud applause.) —The Spaniards were tigbtiug for a
nimble cause.—(Applause).—lt was the cause for asserting
which the people at Manchester bad been trampled upon
and cut to death.—(Histes, and cries of " Turn him
I
out.") He had to propose a resolution.—(Disapproba. I
tion.)--Thay might reject it if they pleased, but surely
they would hear it. He moved, as an addition to the re-
solution now in hand, that the Chairman be directed to
write a circular letter, calling upon those who held sine-1
cures and pension., drawn from the public purse, to con-
tribute one day's allowance for the purposes of the presentl
Meeting.—(Lanirbter, with hissing.)
A pause ensued, when Mr. Hunt called out, " Who'll
second my motion ? Will nobody second my motion ?" A
person stepped forward and seconded the motion, which'
was then pat by the Chairman, and unanimously nega-
tived, with the exception of the votes of the mover and '
seconder. The original motion was then agreed to. •1
Mr. HOBIIOUdE then came forward to move the next'
lisiolution. After a few observations' in faYour of the
jse of Spain, an eulogium upon Mr. Lamina!). who,'
Speaker said, had subscribed a thousand pounds, and;
Mother on the speaker's own colleague, Sir Francis But.
Eett, who he said had subscribed 5001. be moved the fol.
lewieg Resolution:-
1 4.. That' this meeting do therefore invite all those of
dais -fellow countrymen, of every chess and station, who
vallleMseecaose of freedom and ebb rights of lodepend-
eat nations, forthwith to contribute according to thelt
=vemeane, to the subscription already commenced
Hof the Spanish people.
Mr. Oar( Dererect seconded the Resolation,and it was
agreed to unanimously.
Ldr.i Restyle's moved the next Resolutiou, after ex.
Pleasing his sense of the nionific'ence of the Corporation
M London, as well as of Mr. Limbton and _ otuer la:4-
,140415, Thettesolntion was as follows :
• J. That the thanks of this Aleethig be eiven to the
144.11fayor. Aldermen, and Common Council of the
lltv'ofdadndots, for the• noble example they have set to
&ember Vdeporatinne of the Kingdom,' by )iltittin t; the
ItilhientiiO dab present arduous contest for their Rights,
labs ins, and Independence.
liar, WIIITIPINAD seconded the motion, which was also
Itaanicisoody agreed t .
Mt; AM..tkoon returned thanks on behalf of the Cot.
PrOlhotef London: They 'had. he said, been threaten-
. ellatritlea proseentidn.on the part of the Law Officers of
the Crown for the subscription which they hail yowl in
*retitle Ilitpiniah cause. If the City were to lose their
Chmter fo- conduct like this, he was aura they would
ut-want thi,support of their fellow eitisens.—(Loud
illtiame.) .
Mr. FAVILL then moved the following Itesoltniorie,
which were agreed to.

At That the folenwhigbhitliesild
AWL* teenage this enbscriptll4, Witkpowat 40 hi*
!gather
G. Latabton, MN. J. Home, Esq. M. P.
Solnat..o en. Sir R. Femme% Col. Greet
Macintosh, M. P. Robert Slade, Esq.
Ed. Ellice Esq. M.P. R. H. Sally, Esq.
J. Smith, isq. M. P. 3. Wilkes, Esq.
J. C. Hobhouse. Esq. M. P.. J. Bowleg, Esq.
9. That a Committee of Treasurers, be appointed to re-
eelve the sltbscriptlons, and that Alagander.Barlag, Rhq.
Al. P.,John Smlth,Esq. M. P., Abraham Roberts. EN-,
and the Honourable Douglas Klinatrd, do compose the said
Committee.
Mr. ITure, who was seconded by General Long, moved
the thanks of the Meeting to the Noble Chatrtaius, who
shortly returned thinks, and broke up the Alerting.
The following Subscriptions were among others immedi-
ately announced :--
J. G. ILatubtos,
EN. - 21000 0 0
J. C. Hobhot se,
Esq. M. P. -. 100 0 0
Lord Erskine . 10 0 •
Sir 3.Alacintosb.
Esq. M. P. -
Birlt.Fergnison,
M, P. - -
J. B. Beaumont,
Esq. -
SirJ MilleDoyle
T.Camphell,E.q.
The Hon. L.

6 00

10 Q 0

10 0 0
10 0 0
. 3 u 0

Stanhope -
H. Cooper. Esq.
J.Weatberstone,
G. Hensor, Esq.
Colonel Johnson.

M. P. -
Coloorl. Davies.

M. P. - -
R. Taylor, Erg.
J. Hartley, Hsi.
Alex.. Galluway,
Esq. - -
J. Wilk,. Eqq.
D. Harvey, Esq.
J. Yelland, Esq.
Robt. Williams,

20 0 0
i 60

:o 0 0
A 00

10 0 0

23 0 0
6 60
6 60

6 60
26 6 0
10 10 u
2 00

10 0 0

Jos. Moe, Esq.
M. P. -
The Northern
Union 100 0 0
J. T. Rote, Esq. 2 2 0
Johnß.Gilehrist.

Esq. - : 60 0
T.-Stevie, Esq. 6 0 0
J. Ogilvie, Esq. 10 ot►
C.Meeleen, Esq. 6 0 0
Chi. B.Bherldan,
Esq. - - 5 0 0
Copt. Crowther 2 2 0
Rich. H. Sully,
Esq. - 40 0 0
Col. Grant - 6 0 0
Capt. J. Nestor 2 0 0
J. Law, Esq. - 2 9 0
John Bowing,
Esq. - - 2 2 0
61. Hay, Esq. - 10 0 0
Jeremylientham,
Esq. - • 20 0 0
SirJ.l4e)ttLlllle. 3 3 0
Ed. Ellice, Esq.
M. P. - 80 0 0
8. Parkes, Esq. 10 0 0

Long - -
Sir F. Sordeit,
Bart. • -

23 0 0
300 0 0

Esq. - - 20 0 I
We understand that 4,7931, has been already subscribed,
of which 1,649/. was collected at the meeting,
The following Letter was read to the Meeting by Mr. .
Bennet.
" An active Dwarf is better than a sleeping Giant."
" S►n—A humble individual of that class of his Majesty's
subjects who, from their political activity, have obtained
some snare of public notoriety, begs to address himself to
you, Sir, in the hope of furthering that noble cause upon
which you appear to have set your heart as well as your
hand.

.....
" It is 'with peculiar satisfaction I sat enabled to state.
that there is an evident inclination in the major part of my
brother mechanics of doing something in the Spanish caase.
I have little doubt of an Association being formed to the
number of 1,500 out of upwards of s,Olkl, taking a weekly
subscription of sixpence for six weeks, and the sum of 23. W.
would be produced.
" This is a method of very easy practicability with us.
But there is also a natural inactivity in man which requires
a stimulus to move him to action even In the most obvious
path of duly; nor are mankind quite divested of the spirit
of vanity implanted in their nature, but which may fre-
quently be turned to good purposes..
Under these circumstances, Sir, I humbly submit the ac-
companying draft of a promo Ito your notice. If you eon-
ceive it can be of any service to the approaching public
Meeting, or in any respect, it shall he prepared and duly
forwarded.

_.__.__...
" I am, Sir,
" Your most obedient and most devoted . t,
" WILLIAM VSAL3.
"Jun, 11, 1625.-7, Princes-street, Leicester-square."
To THRCHAIRMAN OP TRH SPANISH COSIIIITTRE..

•• Ssa,—We, whose names ■re undersigned. feeling the
conviction that the • cause of Spain against the Bourbon ag-
gression is the cause of national freedom against the most
oppressive league of despotism the world ever heard of,'
conceive it to be our duty to promote the •NatiooalSubecrip-
tion for the assistance of the Gallant Poople of Spain'
amongst our mechanical profession, the Shoemakers, by
weekly contributions. (cello/lag that to be the most eligible
mode with ourselves,) or by some other method pointed ou t
by your Committee."

A gentleman who was introduced by Mr. Home to
the notice of the meeting, as one of the editors of The
San, said that the French not only circulated their money
on the Continent, but also in this country, to prejudice
the public opinion against the Spaniards ; and thus the
unsuspecting minds of our countrymen were poisoned by
their own firesides, where they least suspected to meet
with contaniimstion. As a proof of this, he said lie had
received socne letters from some person behind the scenes
in France, stating that he could famish him with articles
on the war azainit Spain, for which he (the writer) was
to receive five hundred francs front the French Autho.
tit ies; the letter then spoke of the property of the Sign not
paying too well, (in which respect, the Editor said the
writer was grossly mis aken) and proposed appropriating
one half of the bribe to the purposes of the Editor. Au
answer was returned, stating that the public mind in
England was in favour of the Spaniards, but requesting
the articles might be continued, and promising to dispose
of them as circumstances permitted. It also requested
that the bribe might be remitted; and he promised that
if it slid arrive before that day's proceedings were knoWn
in France, that it should be given to the Spaniards, to
assist them against the French. He submitted that it
was not proper to publish the name of the person who
had written the letter, but the documents were open to
the inspectiog of any Gentleman who might wish to see
them. Three letters were received on the subject, and
as it was possible that some secrets might be drawn
from France, it was thought proper to adopt a little ar-
tifice, in order' to continue the correspondence on the
subject. of this Meeting. He would call the atteqtion to
the declaration of Lord Liverpool acid Mr. Canning, both
of whom reprobated the conduct of France in terms as
energetic as any which had been used in this Hall.—
Lord Liverpool had said that the country was in a con-
dition to undertake a war if the voice of the nation was
for it. The object of the attack by France on Spain; was
teinake a Military Establishment, and tints again to
Make a military figure in Estop.
Besides those persons of distinction whose Dames
have been already mentioned, there were present Lord W.
Russell, M.P.; Lord Nugent, M.P.; the Hon. J. Aber-
cromhy;M.P.; Dom. Browne, Esq. M.P.; J. Campbell, Esq.
M ;E. Davenport, Esq. M.P.; Colonel
X Davies, 111. P.;
1 Henry Grattan, Esq. M. ; J. P. Grant, Esq. M.P. ;.‘y.
' P. Hunywood. Esq., M.P.; T. B. Lennard, Esq.. df,P. ;
S. Matjuribanks, E.N., M.P. ; .1. B. Monett, Esq.. ;
Sir G. Noel, Fyshe Palmer, Esq. hf.P.; David
Ricardo, Esq , M.P. ; A. Roberts, hI.P., General Long,
Mr: Bonham, Mr. filacJiberne, G. W. Cotter, Captain
Dewily, Mr. Mitering, Dr. hl'Le'ati, Mr. Wnoller, Mr.
Pavell; Mr. Hurcoutne; Mi. Place, Mr, Adams. and
'event! other Members of the Westminster:Collett-
-10; Senors Colon, Machado, and Mora, diritiuguisfsedro-
reigners; were also present, and appeared tolsika.p [hely
interest in the proceedings of the meeting. Theriwere
also'rnany gentlemen of rank and respectability,
WlbOir nestles we were unacquainted. • It was, without
doubt, such a Meeting as was:never before witsieeseifon
any subject of political insidartattee. At eleven o'clock
the.great room was tilled, and-we nbierved some ladies
io the Small Gallery. Oaf' hundred and.tiverity'gerille:
aro of ' high political eliatacter Sind indult "err; weo as
siniblki in the Continittitit-4da'toawait arii‘tal" of
cpe relipected CliairinaklArd.
great Wall-wait filled 'to reatdtNA'ata Teti. efili *1164. and
girnitredi wins 'were de:4mm -orlfeint prelient,'wer* ob.
liged to go sway with their wishes stogie

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IIIIIPI!DENCK OP oceece.
Yesterday a Special Aleetingf of the Common Council wilt
bold, to receive the Rervet of the Committee for General
Paposes, on the Petition of the Greek Committee for old In
heltnif of the Greek cause, and also for the disposal of pub-
lic business.

The Report of the Committee was brought up and ree4 ;
it stated, that they regarded with a teeing of deep interest
the efforts of the Greeks to obtain emancipation from their
present degraded condition ; that it deserves assistance. not
only from states, hut also from Individuals; and tney there-
fore recommended that &i.V. be granted from the funds.
Mr.RLACILAT. after reading the Report, moved that SOO/.
be ranted in aid of the Greeks.
Mr. SAVAGlseconded the motion, but begged to observe,
that if an amendment be pr ,posed, of grouting IMO/. fn-
stead of SOIL, he did not know but that he might support the
amendment in preference to the original motion.
The LORD MAYOR rose and stated that I Members
of the Court had intimated their strong doubts of the legality
of the aid proposid to the Greeks, and also that afforded the
other day to the Spaniardb. The Council are aware of the
proclamation issued against rendering aid to any of the two
powers, both of whom were on terms of amity with this
Government. Feeling the Importance of the subject, he had
submitted the question as to the legality of supplying either
arms or money to the Greeks. The Recorder had strong
doubts of its legality ; the Com Mon Sergeant thought that
the supply of both would be legal; but, from the import-
ance of the subject, requested further time.—(Bear, hear.)
his ovin port, he wished well to the cause of both
the Greeks and Spaniards, but thought that time ought to
be afforded for examining the legality of the proposed course.
Mr. Jure considered that many Members of the Court.
although not perhaps to be placEd in competition with the
City Officers, yet were competent to form a judgment upon
the legality of the proposed aid. These thought we might
safely afford aid. The germ of liberty had began to ex-
pand, and deserved and demanded our most ardent co-ope-
ration. The proposed grant would receive his most cordial
support. lie would however rather vote a larger sum. If
it were illegal to supply arms, let us limit our aid to the
transmission of money.--(Loud and continued cheering.) -
The Loan MAYOR repeated that he had no ohjoction to
aiding the Greeks, but he wished time to consider of its
legality.
Mr. James observed that the Greeks had often been
made the subjects of treachery, aid had been promised
to be afforded to their efforts, and after they had taken up
arms they had been abandoned to the f ley of their re.
lewless encodes. He called upon the Court not to with-
hold assistance now that its utility was apparent; he
called upon them to show their feelings as men and
Christians, and to proclaim to the world that the City of
London regarded despotism with its strongest indigna•
tion. As an amendment to the original motion, be pro-
posed a grant of 1,11001.
Mr. nice* seconded the amendment. He observed
that,-in such a cause, although the City was poor, it was
their duty to show their feelings, and render the utmost
aid in their power.
'Alderman %%umbras/ believed the cause of both the
Spaniards and Greeks to be the same; they stood upon
the same footing; they were both the efforts of the op-
pressed against an intolerable tyranny—eft its which
commanded the attention of the whole civilized world,
and were worthy the aid of every lover of liberty.
Air. GALLOWAY observed that he had the honour of '
being a member of the Greek Committee, and front his
knowledge of that body he was sure that the Meeting
might fullt: rely on their discretion for the mode adopted
of transmitting to the Greeks the money subscribed. To
his knowledge arms bad been recently sent to Spain, and
were not stopped, although examined by the officers of
the Custom-house.

Several other members spoke fur and against lb, ques•
lion.

Amidst loud cries of "Question, question," the amend-
ment, viz. that 1,000/. instead of 5001. be advanced from
the City funds for the assivance of the Uncles, was put
and carried—there not being more than seven or eight
dissentients.

COCRT OF KING'S BENCH, Jim: 13.

MCBRAT V. THE EARL. OP STAIR.

Mr. Coxes showed cause against the role obtained
on a former day for arresting the judgment in this cause.
This was an action on a postobit bond given by the pre-
sent Earl of Stair, when Mr. Dalrymple, conditioned for
the payment of 2,0001. and Interest in six months after
the 4 leatb of his uncle. The defendant, it may be re-
membered, has contested his liability on the instrument
upon the ground that it was delivered as an escrow, but
was finally defeated on this point at the second trial. A
rule teas subsequently obtained to show cause why the
judgment should not be arrested, because no breach was
suggested on the record, and the bond, as being parable
at an uncertain time, was within the provision of 8 and
9 William 111.

Mr. SCARLR tr and Mr. E. Janes now argued in sop.
port of the objection ; but
The COURT was clearly of opinion that a poet obit bond
is not within the statute, and discharged the rule.