The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-11-29

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and who exhorted them 10 put in their
savings, well knowing they had nothing
to save--(cheers), and who was afraid
to allow them TO taste a pot Of his stin-
so, as people drinking porter were apt
10 speak on politics Cloud laughter
and cheers). That worthy gcpsleman
advised them to arpy TO the Sou,h-
walk Bible Society for the last edition
of the Bible, as iorsooth Bible was
an excellent thing to satisfy aIssath-
e,er--(ihree huzzs>). The minisle iaI
papers now boosted of the consolidated
fund having increased last quarter, but
he would ask how had ,hatbeen dopef
Why, by threats, by cxtents 10 aid, and
ny robbing the other creditors 10 satisfy
he rapacity of go, (cbeersj
Let any man look 10 the petition pre-
sentcd TO the House of Commons by
Mr. Charles (now Lord) Grey, and he
would find the necessity for speedy re-
form. The majority of the House
were returned by $50 Peers, and was
II then to be wondered, that they were
SO little disposed to romety the public
wrorG ?-(cacers) Reform in the re-
presentation was TIC only remedy 70
our abuses. He suggested the propri-
city OF election 10y ballot, because it was
Impossible 10 describe the power exer-
cised over the human mind by The tax
ga,he'cr and public oficcr The con-
sequence OF voting against the ministry
was instant dismission from employ
mGnt, 10 all their servants. A glorious
triumph had been gained III The CITY,
80 favor OF Independence, apdthe rights
OF TIC people, Oh an OCCASION never 10
sc forenueu. (the eiectgon of the Lord
Mayus), Lee the 1oespry &c equally
Em heee, Iet us enef gies be united.
ord The downfall OF tyranny. oligarchy,
nd the evils attending them is accom-
pissed. lie concluded by secondinF
the motion-tIoug and continued
Cbcers).
Tie resolution vas ,hen carried
unanimously with LOUD acclama,ions.
GA tac resolution respecting the
Distressing more from sinecuris,s Than
from amy ig"Ora'F ia:Eat ence ii taxa
S!on,
Mr.. Eemmer did rol sec the advan-
age Likely TO result, from the abolition
OF sinccures~ (hisses) II The meet
Ing would hear him be would shew
them why He did not deny that much
mischief arose 10 the country from
such sinecurGs, butt was impoiiIc 10
strike AZ them first, while We had so
much 70 get of our shoulders. 1t was
The mest p:ud;Et measure we could
adopt 10 anuiblate The greater part OF
our DatOnal Gsbt---a debt which had
been soisBY cOnn&cIed tor the purpose
'ot supporting an infamous family--the
Bourbons, (iouG appiauses) II it be
said the war ave carried Oh was in de-
fence Of ali that vas liberal IN man, or
glorious in Deity, then let posterity
uear . part CT the burden. aud let
What %as called the sinking fund be
aprhed Tor the public benefit and rec
i!ei. and not remain as q means Of cor.
'upting merchants in The city (checrsf.
He confessed he hid long declined
coming to public meetings, as he knew
SyeIy man \" lao attended them was, If
Passibc made the martyr OF his prin.
cIPles, because, 10 fact, they had not
neen true TO themselves nor TO their
interests He knew we'll the difficulty
o. approaching The throne, surround
ed as that throne was by host OF Iani-
zaries, advantage being taken Of our
una'med citizens, by the neglect Of Cur
DOMESTIC mihlias Freedom was va.
nisuing end was it &c be wondered at,
When ,ha' arch priest OF lyrapuy (!ord
UastiereSghJ was at the head OF
Power-a man who had sold his own
country, had prostitutcd its liberties,
and now kepti;s inhabitants down only
by strong army with the lord lisuten-
ant cheers1 We might as well peti.
ton The ,k'tan of Tartary, or the dey
OF Aig'ers for relief, as expect any
good from Peiiuohing prince, who
burst not trust himself 10 his people,
who could not ride through the park
ith atrong military guard, loud *
.ong cheersl. The consequence of
ft.nd'ng army had been fatal TO James,
ne I'd, who in consequence of en-.
Picfing them too much, had Teen driV-
Gu from his throne to exile ia foreign
land. Louis the l4th and 18th, those
wants, had ertaliei disgrace on their
memory aDd ruin on their country, 6Y
'uch unconstitutional means. History
vas now no longer to be read as ros
nance, merely for amusement; !; preo
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