The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-06

s.sntyyo. '-es -. me admiration Of Eu-
rope and h page highlands history u,.ich
NIL shine bright ,che The deeds Of Percy and Hotcard are
all Jorgten But 10 and behold! after we have done
the very things they advised to do these men turn
round and tell the country that do not TO have
vote, because we not enthusiastic enough. If We
wish to be received within the pale Of the constitution
in any other capacity than that of taxpayers must
have rows riots no threatenngs, such ms forced
tho last Reform bill into law and then because we take
tho hint they point to our peaceaoe attitude as
Verify there is no pleasing some men. To me this
evidences spirit OF determined opposition TO reform
altogether And first of all, with reference to the bill
which has been already introduced into the House OF
Commons by Mr. Gladstone, though 1t admittedly but
the first nsalment of reform the resolution which has
been moved and seconded, and which have TO third,
arms IL TO be "a wise aud desirable Of REFORM
we because it is moderate and 'deslrable because
II lessons the magnitude Of grievous wrong The OPP
ponens OF the present bill are very fond of railing ut II
because II is not comprehensive measure" as they
grandly phrase it, but 10 there some wisdom
In the policy pursued II it had included the redistrbu
zion of seats Of every member whose seat was
threatened would unhesatingy have voted against II,
and joined with the conservatives would nave ensured
the defeat OF the BILL but, by keeping that back I'll the
principle Of the has beea affirmed, they secure
full consideration in committee and as each clause IS
taken separately they have better chance OF success
when lis enemies are met In detail than when tho pha-
TANK of opposition Is united by personal interest II the
fIlitcrate farmer workman of 1882 was educated
enough to vote, then certainly the giving Of votes
20 a much moro enlightened class in 1865 ~
but bare act OF justce-to DO desired,
however because the rcparatlon OF act OF wrong
The doings at Tones, Great Yarmouth and Nottingham
do not give one any dignhed notions respecting the
characters of some Of those frcc and independents
Whn sells himself 20 both sides for Gl0o 70 each
party and then berdys te friends he has rfed for, has
principles no, likely % ser much through any con,c-
fin he may hare NTH a uoykfng man uho pays ~ les
rent or course you cannot help those; there always
have such and always viii be so long seat
In Parliament Is object Of ambltion II reh men are
enough to bride, willing 70 pay, and electors
willing to vote for money, no AT of Parliament can put
corruption down. but by an extension OF the franchise
may multiply the number OF voters that this cor
rupt few will not have the power to turn tho scale
a. they can do now; and when that day comes
bribery will cease and men will be chosen for their in
fellgence, not for their purse constituencies will send
tho best represent them whether rich or poor
For these reasons str, well others which might
name, do most heartily ndorse the resolution which
has been proposed and let truly say do this from
90 selfish motives through any class preudices but
because believe IL will tend most powerfully TO CONSOLE
Gate national influence and strength. Whether tho
working class possess franchise or thy ne
Sscs and sin,les II Ae stats upAoers Of 1s ruenee
snd a. guardians ~ is honor; by their industry they
have made England the hive Of commerce, and by their
endurance have exortod the admiration and envy or the
world In the performance OF the duties Of citizenship,
and by their loyalty and obedience TO the laws OF the
land they have given the best proofs possible Of their Mt
ness for a share tho government And IL behooyes
vovcry lover OF his country ponder ser0v tie danger
Of continually renting deHdnds thus temprdteiy urged,
feat through refusal sense OF injustice should
breed resentment and wrath and orre y yield fear
srhat you rcss Juice. For whether The present pos
OF power will own u or not we he unenifanch-
fseD are truly Englshmen as they are and have
axe the country dear 20 us as theirs lheir Tor
tunes may lilo In broad and splendid MANSIONS ours
consist In The wealth OF love that centres roana ,ne
thcirs; the revolution that rObs them OF Weaul WIZ
brng misery hearth, and so s dreaded ~ us
much by them and having given the nation these
pleigos OF fidelity why must wo be continually sus
pectedf and why refuse generous confidence 70 men
Chat breathe the free English air, and speak tne
English tongue by not allowing US 10 add one more
90 the many links that bind In allegiance 10 the throne
we love, aud 10 this country we call our ownf MI
delivery Of his srcech and at The copclusion OF retired
amid applause long continued