Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-04-15


ers 10 some other circumstances that tool
oiace. on the day that the Prince Regent
was attacked, and in which Mr. Hunt anc
I ord CoclraDe play the most prominent
parts.
Aboutt the ,fmc of the violent proceed
mos in the Park, Chat is. about haltpast
two.) about twenty of Hunts delegates
4 made procession BY Charuig Cross thro'
Parliament Street, with about halt dozen
netitions, rolls of parchment. III favour of
reform. carried on their arms like muskets,
they marching in a military step. They
did not attract much attention, except
when they pushed the passengers off the
pavement. Hunt, il is said, wished the
narclrments TO be unrolled, that the length
ct them might ustonish the passers- by
His myrmidons, however, didnot choose
! to comply with this request upon which
the worthy baNler observed, that he had
never had to do with such cowardly per-
sons before. They proceeded 10 the
lodgings of Lord Cocirane, within two
or three doors OF the Kings Arms Tavern,
in Palace Yard One of them bore
bundlcof sticks, an emblem OF unanimity
and power.
Mr.. Hunt addressed the multitude,
dwelt upon the advantages ofreform, aud
with much Indignation alluded TO the
manncrin Which his character had been
illuminated by a fellow" who printed
the Hue and Cry Gazette in a posting bill,
for which he intended TO commenced pro-
d secution. He then informed the popu-
lace, that Lord Coclrane was at that time
taking some refresbmcmt, to enable him
TO combat his opponents orer The ray, but
that he would shortly make his appear
& ance before the Citizens of Westminster
Lord Coclrane shortly after this came
N forth from his apartments, and appeared
" before tie popuiace, elevated in a chair
y placed there for the purpose-lie told
3 them that he was just proceeding TO the
\ House of Commons, for the purpose of
watching over their rights and liberties,
and that he would shortly return and LET
+ them know whatwas passing. His Lord
n ship was then placed in chair, and seve-
raj sailors, or pcrsonsin sailors dress. Sc
4 lected from the crowd, carried him in a
y triumphant manner 10 the door of West
minister Hall. They were, however, pre-
vented by oneofthe magistrates and sew
eral constables from entering the Hall, as
inmultuous assemblage in that place
might be considered as an overawing of
the Parliament. Lord Cochrane, there
fore, descended from the chair, and walk
ed through the Hall TO the House of Com
mons. Shortly after his Lordship return
ed to Palace Yard, resumed the station
from which he had before addressed the
mob, and told them he had heard the =.
Regents speech, which had not disap-
pointed his expectations, but which com
pletely disappointed the People He adj
ded, that he should at all times adhere
steadfastly to the cause Of Reform, and
that his life should be devoted TO the peo-
pie. He also begged that they would
conduct themselves with the greatest
possible order and quietness.
Mr.. Hunt again addressed the mob, on
the subject ofliis own patriotic virtues,
and his exeriions in the cause of Reform.
He declared, that on Monday week, whe-
ther he was we'll or i'll, lie should meet the
peopie inSpahelds.
The House o. Peers and Commons lost
no time III coHgraiuidiing The f. Regent
npoa his having happily escaped the at
tempt of the assassin.-The whole of
heprincipal cities and towns have ex-
pressed their indignation upon learning
that such excuses had been commit
ted.
february 5.
IN the House of Commons last night
more of those Petitions for Parliamentary
Reform were presented. One was reject
ed for its daring calumnes against the
House and here we cannot refrain from
expressing our warmest appreciation OF
the language ofSir John Seabright, and
of MIR. Lockiart The former manfuIly
declared that he should he always for re-
.Jecting any Petition, the language of
which was evidently TO convey an insult
The latter said, he had never heard or read
ofany Legislative Assembly in any coun-
fry, that were respected, trusted, or look
ed up to in proportion as they suffered
themselves to he Insulted. And the
members should be aware that the reyoln-
fionists make use ofthe facility ofrecciy-
ing insulting Petitions as an argument
against the House of Commons. Mr..
l.ockhart also very Justly remarked that
the real sentiments Of the people could moi
be collected from the manufactured Petit
fIons prepared by others for their sigma
ture.
The Common Council Of Dublin, fol-
lowing the steps of that Of London, have
resolved TO petition for Parliamentary Re
form; they have also determined to ne.
fition for repeal ofthe Union; the petit
lions do not seem TO bevery compatible
with each other.
Orders have been given for all the
troops at the West end of the Town to
helm attendance on Monday next, on ac.
count of the Spafields' Meeting. THE
City Light Horse, the Artillery Compa-