Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-10

the reoomyendatonm il should be made. We do not APP
pehend however that such course will be necessa
ry for the knowledge of the Kings disposition in favor of
his Ministers will prevent the hostile Lords from attempt
ing such demonstration would bring upon them not
not only the increased indignation Of the country, but
other consequences also which would be prudent
present With respect 10 the character Of the
new Bill. really think that the assurance of Earl
Grey that shall be no less efficient than the former
ought satisfy the public f for the sake of FORM and
order to give the hostile Peers for pass
ing the BILL the clauses should be carranged or n few
unimpotant clauses be added or expungcd, how will that
affect the interest OF the public at large The assurance
nora grey; as to the efficacy o, the b ought 20 DC
we fear that he is about for the first time to break hs
word
the course of one of which the windows OF Lord Yelling
tons house. and tho, of other obnoxious individuals
broken, and on another occasion Lord Londonderry
riding with some friends on horseback assaulted and
pelted, and finally struck the head and wounded by
brckbat. lie had previously checked the mob by draw
Ing pistols and threatening to fire them.
The vote of the spiritual Lords had brought down upon
them unsparing rcproach The extract make from the
Courier respecting the niima,ion given by one of his
churches 70 the Bishop OF London that they would not
hear him rreachhc treatment of the Bishop of Carlisle
rather his cigyand similar Indications respecting the
Bishop o Worcester and others mark the gen
eral Indignation against their order.
BIRMINGHAM POLITICAL UNION.
The Council of the Birmingham Political Union have
published the following addresses:
PRoRoGhrIoN PARLIAMENT.
Second Address efHe Council Of The birmingham Po-
nticdt Dn,on to all Their fei'o,c counrynen in The
United Ringdom
Friends countrymen and bro,hcrsl-Our gracious King
firm and niieNbc in tho defence of his people, has again
come forward in the moment Of their extreme need Re
gardess oil the camor of an iniuatcd faction lowering
around the steps ofhs throne he has again. person.
bly, put forth his royal pcrogavo in defence and
the House of Lords back the midst of the people to re-
ccive lesson Of the duties which they their
try and OF the extreme dangers which must arise il they
should rasy persist in placing themselves opposition
the irresistible will OF the nation.
Friends and fellow countrymcn-Ou Our road is clear
Our mind smadc up We will stand by Lord Grey That
lOG
shall become law in all its essential principles and pro-
visions The whole history of his life forbid dstrust
his word The strength of an united nation which he
Yields orbdS TO distrust his power. Therefore we
will stand by Lord Grey And fby possibility he should
be driven from power, will carry him back upon the
shoulders of the people.
Friends and Fellow Countrymen The King, the Min
listers, the House OF Commons and the People all
cd All these have given proof that they the
of liberty, and that they determined to carry the
bill OF reform into law This holy league is invncble
Nothing shake its power if no dcod dsunon arises
within itself 1t YOU therefore, to shun discord as
the only rock on which your hopes be wrecked Dis
cord among yourselves would give your enemies the
only possible chance of obtaining triumph YOU Let
no diSunon arise among you; and nothing prevent tho
downfall of that atrociouS ogarchy which has so long
ramped upon the liberty and the happiness of the
Friends and fellow Counrymcn-At the same time that
we show confidence in the King and in his Minister'S
ilNed determination to the law, let
weakness, no tmidy, no lukewarmncss in the cause of
iscry Let all be united man, i'm the cnthusias
tic and determined support this great thi, holy cause
Let political unions he formed instantly every town. in
every district and in every village where they do not al
ready exist Let the nation stand forth in strength and
IN peaceful and commanding majesty express its will and
that will Is certain TO become the law ofthe land.
Friends and Fellow Countrymen BE patient BE
peaceful BE firm. BE united. Be determined. Place
your confidence in the King and in his Ministers Until
these shall deceive YOU there be fear for the hber
ties OF England.
Friends, countrymen and bro:hcrs-Listcn to u.s. The
sword must not be drawn in England The terrible kne
81 'Ne tocSn must not sound Tho sc 'iro
the orphan mus, not mark These are the last
dread alternatives of an oppressed nation The influence
oil the ogachy aided by corrupt and degenerate bench
OF bishops has obtained omentary triumph i'm the House
OF Lords BY the power of the King and Of the law we
will humble the ogarchy in the dust Our gallant neigh.
bors, the French effected glorious revolution bv TGing
the barbados ccmcnted with the best blood of the nation
We will have no barbados Without blood-witbout
anorchy-without violation of the law will accomplish
INC most glorious reformation recorded i'm the history of the
world. God bless the KING:
THOMAS ATWOOD, Chairman.
by order of the Council.
BENJAMIN HADLrY, Secretary.
REFORM Bii.L--lNrENTIoN OF MINtsrERs
me following Is a copy Of the reply of Earl Grey a
letter from Sir John C. Iiobhouse, accompanying the Ad-
dress from the houschodcrs of ST. Georges Hanover
square,
'Dooning Street, Oci Is, ls31-Dcar Sr-I bavo
had the pleasure of receiving your letter of the h with
the accompanying Addresses from the electors of West
Minister from the parish of St Anne, and from the house
holders of St Georges Hanover square The exprcs-
SONS OF appreciation and confidence with which we are
honoured in these addresses have afforded the highest
Sratihca'ion TO my colleagues and to myself Ii will be
our most anxious wish to merit continuance Of these
umcnS, which we know only be secured by a steady
pcrscVerlng conduct, directed
compShment OF real reform in the representation of the
people, not less efficient than that which been 80 lately
rejected bill for this purpose will be offered to Para
ment immediately the opening of the Sc ssion and
IN the mean time, hope shall not be thought to
claim too large credit, requesting you TO be assured
that all will be taken with view 10 the mos,
e'icctual means OF nsurng the success Of this most inn
porant object have the honor to be- dear sir yoIr mos,
ooedient servant, GREY"
HE BISHOPS AND THE PEoPLE.-Tt had been for
some time announced in the Parish of St Anne West
Minister that the Bishop of London would preach in the
Parish Church this day Sunday tho pahoners TO the
number OF 100, formed determination express their
OPINION oil his lordshpS conduct the Reform Bill by
walking out OF the Church the the Right Rev
Prelatc entered the pulpit The Bishop no doubt heard
their discrimination and tho following handful was pub
shod by the ChorchwardCns Friday The parishion-
crs are respectfully informed that the Rev Dr. MIeod
the Rector has received letter from the Lord Bishop of
London stating that his Lordshp is unavodaby prevented
from preaching in his Church the morning of Sunday
ncxt."--A considerable number of the inhabtant, or
Cerkenwel parish have addressed the following renus
uon tothc Churchwardens -" We the UNDERSIGNED in
hahitants OF the Parish of Ccrkenwel most respectfully
request the Churchwadcns that in consequence of the
lrregous conduct of the Bishop respect to the Reform
Bile they (he Bishops) shall not be again solicited 70
preach in the Churches of the Parish.-Obseyuer
In France all was going with apparent TRANQUILITY
The Dukes OF Orleans and Ncmours, with General Gerard
were at Brussels, fcasting with King Leopold Political
omects were supposed to he connected with the visit; but
mere he not gross want OF faith the part the French
cabinet the signature of Tacyrand the arrangement v
the Conference OF the affairs Of Belgium and Holland must
bind the French Governments and then il is difficult 10
conjecture what political object the French Princes and
the French Marshal cOul1 have at Rrua