Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-12-30
From N. galtiuor. American.

| seem the rashnoss of tho late procedure of the
Gonso of Lords, which promised to throw tho
mind OF the public into formcnt, confess
were not prepared to expect such temper and
strain of feeling Us the following extracts from En-
glish prints Seem to Indicate. They disclose u
state of things which no man could contemplate
without terror, unless indeed he mado large al
l"wances for the first bitterness of angry dsapport
ment on the one hand, and reckless defiance,
which has not yet calculated all consequences, on
tho other They equivalent TO meditated Re-
voution, and that on tho part of those who admin
lster the State. They appeal in now and
direct shape to the people of England, by tho min
istry possessing their confidence, against body of
mon In the State who have used abused their
constitutional privileges to defeat measure deemed
| essential TO the salvation of the country. The
succeeding extract from the London Times would
indicate by it's tone therefore, if we understand il,
crisis Is England such as has not happened since
1858, and which more resembles indeed, in the
fundamental principles involved the Revolution,
Cor Rebellion English history is pleased to style
IT, OF 1912. The recommendation ofthe Times, it
VIII be observed, is not merely of national guards,
WHICH might be useful for the preservation of pro-
perty and quiet, but of pottica iunionS watch
the progress of the Reform question By the way,
If on this side ofthe water may venture TO find
fault with the English spoken written on the other
we should like to know the meaning of the phrase
military hierarchy" hierarchy is ccclesiasti-
cal government; to judge from the tone of the jour
nails, one would suppose thata Sirafocracy was most
likely to onsue. y military hierarchy does not
by any means seem the thing wanted
1.-THE appeal made by the ministerial prints seem
extraordinary and portentous, the tone of defiance
held by those on the other side is at least equally
bold: In fact, when it is considered that the ex-
hortat!on to the formation of these political unions
come from the journals of that party which cxer-
cises the power of Government in point of fact,
and commands the military force, such procedure
can only he explained by the suppositon that thew
had reason to expect resistance the other side.
we leave these mutual threats, however, to speak
Tor themselves, still presuming, angry they APP
hoy rrl,.
and may, as we earnestly hope they will, give
place 10 better. The comment on the popular
vloences, which we subjon from the London
Spectator entitled. 1.-The Appeal to Physical
Force, is not adapted, and does not seem intend
ed to diminish popular fury. We regard with hor
ror the repetition of the at Bristol. No par
ty OF thinkers desire to them renewed; and
1t deserves mention, just answer to the thou
sand !ibcls thrown out against the French Rcyolu-
ton OF July, that except the destruction of tenn
porary shed, we believe, that noble enterprise was
effected without damage to any ediiice.
ENGLAND.
On the subject of the late advices from ENGLAND
the Albion of Saturday last observes-
"ihese riots OF the lower orders, the Govern
ment feels anxious shond be kept down by poli-
cal unions and other organized bodies-at least
such Is tho suppositoE-for three of the Ministe-
rial papers, the Times, Morning Chronicle and
Courier, simultaneously and apparently by con.
cert IN the latter part of October suddenly recon-
nended the immediate formation of National
26th thus explains itself:
cat the risk of being charged with repetition
VIC must Incuicate upon the people of this country
the urgent and even solemn duty of forming them
selves into political societies throughout the whole
re-, i'm, and watching the progress of tho re
form questIon-thc advance it makes in Pariia-
rncnti the checks, if any, that it NAV encounter
tne circumstances of all descriptions which may
directly or indirectly operate upon the success of
1T, and especially the course Of policy pursued bv
It's opponents, until the new bill for the reform
OF Parliament shall have become the law of the
land"
The Times then continues-"'These bod;es
should be voluntary associations, formed on the
principle of military hierarchy, whom we should
call Conservative Guards. They should DO drilled g.
taught the use of TIE relock that they ray assist
the authorities in REFRESHING popu lar cumrnotion "
ms project has produced great sensation in the
tory ranks as they say the military hierarchy would
not only be employed against mobs, but against !
antI-reiormers in order to force down the bill o
the point Of the bayonet The Morning Post. tho |
reading Tory journal, has called upon the Tories TO
arm IN their turn, and be preparcd 10 shed thor
DIood IN defence of their persons and opinions |
lheir manifesto We have inserted and confess il s
The most alarming document We have vet seen
Inc ooidness and energy of its language betrays |
SPIRIT that we had no idea existed among the anti
reforiners."
We annex the article from the Morning Post, al
PROPOSALS FOR THE TORY PARTY TO
ARM THEMSELVES.
meeting takes place to-day at the Grown and |
anchor, at which the fearful project of organizing
the lower orders Of the people i'm armed associa
lions is to he proposed for adoption. The object
IN view mas already been announced with sufficient
c3nd"r by the leading Radical Journals accord
ing TO which, armed associations are NECESSARY
IN OtdsF nos oniy'i property may bo protected /
from tnS violence OF the mob, but that those who
oppose themselves to the rights Of the people rnYv
not go unPunshed2 In other words it ia proposod To
shoot or sabre all who venture to take part against
Tue reform Ball. Awful is the responsibility of
those IN whom originate such counses, and of
ministers who, in their desperation, have soyn
SccdS ct dissentioD, the hour of whose ripsuing !
we TeiaDs 10 believe, must come. For there is
sun u party numerous and undaunted partv fo
Whoui inc institutions Of their country are dear
ana who VIII not shrink from defending then,
heiF course rs certain. When we hea the hoads
OF our Church illuminated vfed and ins,ilted |
because, Ike men of honour, they gero noble nina
ca enough tn do their dutY-when VIC see tho Rish
oP OF London prevented by set of nscreants FOR
n" better character DO men deserve who make tho /
''"S2 OF Cod an arena for Political strife.1 from
preaching The very Gospel which we cherish and
Potcss-when we behold the hero Of orr country
tnc unconquercd warrior, tho exalted statesmen
seodoid at BY The crown, denounced By the denocrs
cy' ana nsuted by thousands for whose welfare he
mas SO often fought and comprehension we hear
inc most sacred institutions Of tho country threat
oned with obstruction, and the arstocracv which
has Tor ages proved the best defence of British hon
or and OF British glory-stigmatzed as tyranhicaI
and designated as unworthy to maintain hs privi.