Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-09

those who attended tor similar purpose
had better be careful of their conduct,
for, if they were not in favor Of the
cause, they would be " marked" The
gentleman, of course, left the wagon.-
Some porter was then supplied, and the
time spent in drinking until the arrival
of Mr.. Hunt. He came on horseback,
preceded by rcd flag, (the old one
which he used at the elections he was
accompanied by Mr.. Watson. The mot
to on one of the flags was " Peace and
Good Will" the principal one was not
at this time unfurled, nor was another
small one. The usual vociferation hav-
ing subsidized,
Mr.. HINT then addressed the meeting.
He began by saying, that, in the records
Of history, he believed that such a num-
Der Of persons were never present at
any public meeting.-0t is calculated
that Smithiield will hold about $4,000
persons, and as it was nearly filled, there
might be 10000 collccted.) The gen.
tlemcn of the committee, in number
about 200, were called by their enemies
the rabble of the lower orders. There
they stood (pointing to the commit
tee) with their single wands, and they
were not afraid to do their duty on such
an occasion, although their stations in
life were but humble. He had been
called upon to attend the meeting, and
he was determined to do his duty as be-
came the chairman of so numerous and
orderly meeting.-(Loud huzzas :!
Bravo y When the circular letter,
inviting him to the chair, became known,
the corrupt tools of government endeav-
ored to prevent his coming there. For
the last 10 or Is years he had read and
studied the characters of the govern
ment, and he knew of all their villanies.
He had been told that if he appeared
here to-day he should be put to death.
He knew he should excite their ven
geancc, but if his life could render any
service to the cause of the people, he
was ready to sacrifice it. He was told
he was to be shot, and if there was any
body there TO shoot him, why, let them
fire away. (Loud cries ofbravo Hunt!
you're a good one He conjured them
to be peaceable in their department, be-
cause he knew that the blood thirsty vii
lains who were seeking their lives ,would
rejoice at the violation of order. After
some further observations, he said the
Rev. Mr.. Harrison, who attended in the
country with Sir Charles Wolseley, had
come forward, and would address the
meeting. (Afhiause.)
Mr. Harrison, after stating the cir
under which the meetings
were held in the country, recommended
the meeting to act with unanimity and
irmness. AS long as the Prince Re-
gent conducted himself well towards the
people, SO long would the people con-
duet themselves well towards him. He
Should advise them to act constitutional
ly. The inhabitants of the metropolis
had shown their frmness and indcpend-
ence, and, had the inhabitants of every
county, city, town, parish, and hamlet,
acted with the firmness and promptitude
they had, there would have been no &C.
casion for the present meeting. { Cheers.)
He concluded his speech by imploring
the populace to conduct themselves tenn
perately, but with firmness.
Hunt then asked if it was the wish of
the meeting to have the resolutions put
collectively or separately. Some partial
voices SAID, pvt them separately" but
others Che majority said, put them
altogether
Mr. HINT observed that there was a
great deal of business to be done this
day, and much to be said to the meeting
for their serious consideration under
these circumstances, he thought it bet
ter that the resolutions should be pat al
together
A person who appeared intoxicated,
now presented himself upon the shout
ders of others in front of the wagon, and
by gesticulation betokened his wish to
address the multitude.
Hunt observing him, said, if any per-.
son was anxious to deliver his scnti-I
ments to the meeting, he was at liberty
to come forward and do SO, and he should
have a place for that purpose. (.ah-
hlause.) The person alluded to was
ushered forward, but he did not address
the meeting, from what cause we know
not. Harrison then seconded the reso-
lutions, which were read by Hunt, and
Carried with the loudest reclamation.
One o'clock.
The principal flag has just been IN
furled, amidst the loudest uproar. Its