The Statesman.
London, England, 1818-02-23 00:00:00

'ESMAN.

Lieutenant *as enabled to controul the settlesenti
anclAbeard the opinions of the whole county. To
this power, then, he was a decided opponent, anal
dserefire be would he ready to.stand by any mao
throegh whom be could hope to accomplish its over-
throw, becaese be wished to. restore the People to
their jest rights,. white he had no wish whatever to
interfere with the legitimate constitutional influence
of property and the l'eetege. The lion. Gentleman
concluded with a handsome compliment to the zeal,

the intelligence, and activity of Mr. Wyburg, and
with repeating his confidence thee complete success
would be the result of the contest, if the Friends of
Independence would continue as moiled and active a.
they had heretofore proved themselves, in spite of
the dictates of authority and the artifices of undue
influence.—(Universal and ardent applause.)
Mr. Cuawvi proposed the health, of Lord Os=
sulston, Sir M. W. Ridley, Mr. 'Sennett, and Mr.
Dornby, the Member for Preston, each of whom
bad sent apologies to the Chairman of the Committee,
expressive of their regret, that in consequence of
' previous and intiisponsible engagements, they were
unable to attend the Meeting this day. As to Mr.
Hornby, he observed, that this' most respectable
Gentleman was actively employed in promoting in
Westmorland, that manly spirit which had collected
this Matting, and, therefore, be was entitled to its
particular regard
The toast was drank with the warmest testimonies
of approbation, as was the health of Mr. Lsmbton,
slid the Independent Electors, of Durham.
Upon the latter toast being drunk, the following
letter from Mr. Lombton to the Chairman of the
Committee, was read to the Meeting :

" [Arabian nail. F.).19. 1818.
66 SIR,•--T regret extremely that my absence from
London on the '2lst, will prevent my having the ho- '
nour of dining with the Friends to the Independence
of the County of Westmorland on that-day.
" I beg that you will assure the Stewards, that I
feel greatly gratified by their invitation, as it is im-
possible, returned as lam to Parliament the In.
dependent Interest in the county of I)orham, that I
should not feel interested itt the awes, of measures,
the tendency of which is to establish the Independence
of Westmorland.

gg In offering you the good wishes of yovr neigh.
hours in this county for your complete triumph, I
cannot help. at the same time, congratulating you on
the choice you have made of a champion for asserting
your rights and liberties.
" If independence of character, the possession of

the most constitutional principles, and unrivalled
abilities, can give any man claims to your confidence,
then is Mr. Brougham, indeed, entitled to y our
warmest support ; and I feel sure, that, with such a
cause and such a leader, you cannot fail of complete
success.—l remain, your obedient humble servant.
"JOHN GEORGE I.A6IHTON.".
.Upon the toast of " Prosperity to the City of
London" being drank,
Mr. Fasxt.r. rose end returned thanks, observing,
that upon an occasion like the present it would Mr.
terally be expected that he and those with whom he
had the honour to act in the City, would feel a lively
interest. This interest was, indeed, peculiarly
strung on his part, from a sincere regard and anxious
solicitude for the Candidate, as well as for the cause.
—He had long known and attentively observed the
conduct of Mr. Brougham, and felt himself justified
in bearing the most uneguivoiel testimony in favour
of that Gentleman's sentiments and character. But

the cause in which this Gentleman was kt present en-
gaged, appealed forcibly to his feelings, and to
those of every friend to the Independence of Elec-
tion in London, for in this great City, notwithstand-
ing its power, importance, and public spirit, efforts
had been often and too successfully made, on some
occasions, to reduce it to the rank of a Government
Borough.-- Those efforts, however, had always
been manfully resisted, and in general partially de-
feated. But he trusted, from the good feeling, the
good sense, and the public,spirit which now prevailed
among his fellow-citizens that the period was near at
hand, when he should have the gratification to wit-
tier the decisive victory of independence. There was
indeed reason to believe, that the nobly enthusiastic
spirit which the Meeting be had the honour to ad.
dress had this night displayed, was widely spread
throughout the coentry ; and that the hopes of those
who really loved popular freedom and the British
Constitution would at length be gratified.—( Loud
plaudits.)—To this consummation so devoutly to be
wished, he had no doubt that the example of West-
morland would very materially contribute ; for when
the Friends Of the Independence of Election had the
virtue and the courage to raise their standard in the
midst, as it might be fairly called, of the enemy's
camp, those who were without the circle of that in-
fluence which great borough patrons and elec-
tioneering speculators never failed to exercise, could
have no excuse to plead for inertne.s or inactivity.—
(Applauses.)—He frosted, therefore, soon to see the
-public spirit of Am country unitersattylead resolutely
in action.

• Upon the toast of " Sir T. F. Vane, Mr. Dykes,
Mr. Benson, and the Friends of Indelsewde►►ce in
Cumberland," being drank,
The Rev. Mr. Bertwtt rose and returned thanks
in a neat speech.
Mr. BROUGHAM, in rising to propose the health of
the Choi/man, observed, that there were so many good
sentiments and patriotic acts which might be appro-
priately connected with his name, that be was at a
loss which to select, but he believed that the associa-
tion which would be most agreeable to the feeliogs
of his lion. Friend, as well as to those of the Meet-
ing, would he, " Mr. Careen, and the Independent
Electors of Carlisle," which toast he begged leave.
to propose.
This toast being drank with three times three,
and loud applause—
Mr. CURWEN said, he bad lived in a period when
to speak troth was treason, and to vote for the good
of his country was denounced as rebellion to his
King. The danger and the alarm were now passed
away, but his spirit and vigour wets• also passed
away.—(Cries of No, nod)—=VNhile, however, he
could put one leg before another, he would follow
the great and eloquent patriot on his right (Mr.
Brougham) id the artifice of his cotintry.—(Great
applause.)
Um) the• health of Mr. James Brougbiw being
drank,