The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-11

one subject which was brought forward by various
bodies OF importance before this boiy was formed,
but which did affect the welfare of Scotland, but
be could not pass 1t over. He meant the infe
ror position assigned to the royal arms of Scot
land. (Cheers) When two parties entered into a
covenant the strongest should observe it as well as
the weak He held that it was a condition. of the
Union that the arms Of Scotland should have prece-
denoe over those Of England in Scotland. He had
to learn that there was anything ridiculous in ma
ton taking pride in the enblems OF her nationality.
Was the eagle of Rome ridiculous thing? Was the
orifiamme of France an object of contempt, Was
the flag of ST. Dennis always unf0rled in van2 Was
Lamartine eerided when in Paris be tore down the
blood red flag and substituted the tricolor2 Does
the Highland soldier march TO battle with less oour
age because he hears the wild blasts of the bagppe?
Is there nothing TO admire in the standard bearer
who will yield the last drop Of his blood sooner than
part with his banner? Did anybody laugh at the
honors which glttered on the breast Of the i'm nor
tai wellington! Is there anything ridiculous in the
broad red ribbon which shines on the breasts OF
exists with passions, imperiecons or good Qualities
SO long national, as well as personal and family dis-
tnctions will remain and for one will not submit
without mulmur at any degradation of the an
In rather general terms to several TOPICS and
probably have omitted many. ! have aud-
ed, IN general terms, to most Of the complaints
we make on the present system OF governing SCOT.
land but, in particular, there is one change which
we claim as right, because we believe it is neces.
cary for the well being Of people, and from ii
other great ameliorations would flow 1t is most in
credible that we should long have submitted to
the anomalous and almost irresponsible government
OF the Lord Advo ,ate- (hear)-no doubt men al
most invariably high talents and great professional
ability, but i'll paid and overworked. (Hear.) The
Lord Advocate is in the cabinet and seldom |
prvy councillors changing oftener than the minis
Try with which he is connected ready to take praise
for any measure of benefit but totally irresponsible
for measures which may be Of contrary tendency.
viii suppose that bill comes before Parliament OF |
some great national or local Importance and depu.
taton goes up to London. They are told that this |
part of the empire is province. and that we are an
populations 60 to the Home Secretary. ooh, no. |
says the Home Secretary, !" am Home Secretary. |
(Which, with him, means for England,) go to the
Lord Advocate; know nothing about Scotch bu,i-
the deputation say, Oh told you 80. The Lord |
Advocate is the man for u.s." They accordingly ,all
upon the Lord Advocate, and find that he has gone
down to Edinbnrg to attend professional business
Well, they don't know what to do. Perhaps Lord
OF the Treasury may happen to be in the admins
traton There was none in the last in the present
we have one who is most anxious, believe, to do
ms duty but with the greatest anxiety to do some.
thing, he has it not in his power. He refers them
again TO the Lord Advocate Well the bill is coming
on Immediately. They are afraid Of it passing and
there may be member OF the cabinet who is
Scotsman. There was none in the last there is one
IN this, and noble Duke, (cheers,) who has the
ability talent and goodwill to govern Scotland but
that Is not his business, he Is Lord Privy Seal
England. Wen, the deputation have failed, come to
Scotland. and find the Lord Advocate busily en-
gagged IN his profession, pleading in The cause OF the
Hot Blast, or the passage OF Glen Tilt. We want
great officer Of State who will be responsible for the
will not allow Scottish business to be neglected, and
shelyed, and turned The interests of England
are well cared for. They have Prime Minister,
Home Secretary Board of Trade, and all the other
departing nts-even, perhaps, the most important
branch, the Duchy of Lancaster, is represented in
the government. A laugh and cheers) Ireland
has her representative; but Scotland is left to the
tender mercy OF lawyer, who is looking far more
bench, than to make for<Emsef great political
character. Was there one tosuggest the thought
even although we have Scotch Prms Minister
that when three noble lords were to be invested with
the order of Knights of the Thistle it might have
been done few weeks previously in the old capital
Of Scotland? (Great cheering.) l remember some
two or three years ago, when vacancy was created
the representative peerage of Scotland by the death
Of Lord Arley, put the question to the leader Of
The House OF Lords why six months had been 81.
Owed to elapse without proclamation being issued
Tor the election of another. | was told that there
was properly constituted officer to authorize the
issue or to tell that Lord Airley was really dead 1t
is impossible to conceive that. we should have al.
lowed ourselves to be governed in 80 irresponsible and
IN satisfactory manner, and DO hold that the first
step OF this association, whatever else shall fol.
low, should be to lay before her Majesty and
he British Parliament, the necessity of this change
Loud chesring) The hour warns me ! must cease
|
1tbers to obey my injunction to be brief l joiued
be association because it is opposed to spirit of
GENERALIZATION carried too far for the good of this
country; l have joined this association because
believe In my heart Sc 1tand has been treated with
iBfarness ans neglect | believe this movement will
be successful be cause it is based justice, and be-
cause it will be carried on with earneatness and With
moderation. Without infringing upon the Lord Pro.
70st, who is about to read the first resolution, beg
20 lay one before you which | trust will be carried
With reclamation. lay it before you as the basis
which this association is foundt and the faith with
which we mean to act. II is
That the treaty Of Union between Scotland ard Eng.
land rece gnises The supremacy asserts tho individuality
aud provides for the of the nsona laws and
OF Scotland That attempt 10 subvsrt
place those in utuons under EogIsh control and under
the pre.noe OF centrazing economy, to deprive Scot
land Of the Der eft CT local action is vel
fare and inraction Of the spirit 10 ach that
treaty was concluded.
The motion was carried with accs nation, and the
noble Lord resumed his seat amidst immense ap-
plause.
The following resolutions were proposed, and
carried by reclamation -
Moved by the LORD PRoyosr of Edirburg, and
secondedby the LORD PgovosT of Perth
That this meeting considers it necessary for the better
administration of the public business Of this part OF the
United Kingdom and for 1rng 70 Scotland the practi
cal benefits of united Legislature, that the ofcs OF
Secretary of State Tor Scotland be restored with all the
rights and privileges formerly app rtaning thssso AMI
Scotland to petition her Majesty to that effect.
Moved by BAILIR GOUsLAY, Of Glasgow, and Sc
cOD0eQ Dy ALEXANDER BAILIE C0CNEANE, Esd
That the representatives returned by Scotland 10 the
House Of not in the relative proportion Of the
number Of her people or the amount Of her revenue
compared with those OF Eosand and that this meeting
OF opinion that 10 order TO give the voice OF Scoaud
Just weight in Parliament, That number should be in
creased to its fair proportion.
Moved by Sir ARCHIBALD ALISON, Bart, and
seconded by JOHN MITCHELL, Esq, OF Glasgow
That while this meeting does not wish to claim for
Scotland government assistance for objects which are
better served for local efforts yet neverthele Is OF
opnion that manifest injustice is inflicted upon Scot
land BY it's exclusion from the advantages OF
in the public expenditure, for imperial and important
local purposes of national character to the pro-
potopa extent in England and Ireland and that such
cuson is contrary TO the intention and meaning Of the
Treaty Of Union.
Moved by HENRY IEGLIs, Esq, and seconded by |
DR.. ALEXANDER WOOD
This Getting is of opinion that the present sas Of hs
Palace Of Hollywood and its Sssrsditabs
to the capital and the nation and farther that the royal
property and buildings Of Scotland III ,ud be admins cred