Sigismund Trafford, Esq. moved the following resolutions, which were seconded by John Basely Took, Esq. and passed unanimously :—

1st, That however honest and independent men may differ in certain political opinions, all honest and independent men must agree in the reprobation of political corruption.

2dly, That this meeting, having taken into their consideration the recent inquiry of the House of Commons into the conduct of the late Commanderin-chief, vote their warmest thanks to Gwyllim Lloyd Wardle, Esq. for the intrepidity and persevering zeal with which he stood forward the foe of corruption and the friend of his country.

3dly, That the gratitude and admiration of the whole empire are due to the man, who,neither awed by the menaces of one party, nor assured of support from the other, has, with consummate ability and admirable coolness, completed an investigation, which disclosed practices in the highest degree disgraceful to the perpetrators, and dangerous to the vital safety of the country.

4thly, That the hearty thanks of this meeting are due to the minority of 125 who divided in favour of Colonel Wardle's motion, and to the minority of 137 who supported the amendment proposed by Sir Thomas Turton, from a conviction that, out-numbered as they were by Place-holders

and Place-hunters, they yet spoke the genuine sentiments of the people at large.

5thly, That the thanks of this meeting are more especially due to Sir Francis Burdett, Bart. who seconded the motion for inquiry; to Lord Viscount Folkstone, for his firm and judicious support during the whole course of it; to Thomas William Coke, Esq. to Sir Samuel Romilly, Bart. Samuel Whitbread, Esq. Major General Fergu son, Sir Thomas Turton, Bart. the Ilop. Thomas Brand, the Hon. W. H. Lyttleton, Lord Stanley, Lord Althorpe, and John Christian Curwen, Esq. for the assistance which they respectively gave in bringing to light the public abuses and the public culprits.

6thly, That in the opinion of this meeting facts have been disclosed which prove that corruption has long existed in many publie offices; that in consequence the taxes and the burthens of the people have been unnecessarily increased, and that no permanent good can arise from the commencement of this great measure of inquiry into abuses, unless it be followed by a general reform.

It is worthy of note, that the Mayor, perhaps, copying some of his contemporaries, refused to call a Common Hall; but, the people assembling to the number of three thousand, Mr. Day did not think proper to keep the hall doors closed;

and J. Marsh, Esq. briefly stated the purport of the meeting. W. Smith, Esq. M. P. then spoke, in explanation of his conduct: be cordially joined the resolutions, and concluded by saying, that, however he and some of his constituents might differ as to the means of rooting out corruption, he was sure that they were all agreed as to the absolute necessity of opposing, and, if possible, annihilating it. Mr. Smith was heard with attention and applause. The resolutions were put and carried unanimously. Some persons attempted to interrupt the business of the meeting, but the people soon cleared the Hall of them, and the business proceeded without further interruption.

IPSWICH.

This place has been distinguished by strong opposition to the proposed vote of thanks to Mr. Wardle; and the ministerial party, in the first instance, prevailed so far, as to pass a string of resolutions, censuring not only those who meet to pass resolutions approbatory of Mr. W. and his supporters, but also of all who in any way oppose ministers; declaring their fullest confidence in their wisdom, virtue, and integrity. The Portmen, however, inserted an advertisement in their County Journal, justifying themselves for the ad

dress of thanks by them proposed to Mr. Wardle; and declaring themselves ready to encounter all the odium which might be cast on them by the miserable tools or dupes of those who thrive on that system of corruption and abuse against which it was levelled. To this they attached their sig

natures.

Of the sixteen representatives in Suffolk, only the two following voted for censuring the Duke of York: Sir J. Aubrey, M.P. for Aldeburgh; and E. F. Agar, for Sudbury !!

SHREWSBURY.

This Meeting, convened by the Mayor, took place on the 17th of April, notwithstanding which a considerable opposition was made to the principal object of returning thanks to Mr. Wardle, and those who voted with him. This opposition, however, was most effectually resisted by several speakers, but by none with more effect, and corresponding dignity of character, than by the Rev. John Palmer, who spoke as follows:

"Mr. Mayor, I should not presume to trouble you, but on a subject of this nature I feel it would be a crime to be silent. When the honours, treasures, comforts, and morality, of our country are involved;-when I think of the laws, liberties,

and privileges enjoyed in our nation, by every subject, under the government of the mildest and best of kings, I cannot help exclaiming-May every friend of the crown and the country be crowned with blessings; and may the enemies of Britain be buried in confusion. (Applause.) But we learn from history, and the scriptures, that some of the best of kings have had sons, who by their sinful lewdness have disgraced their families, involved nations in calamities, and nearly brought the grey hairs of their parents with sorrow to the grave. May this, nor any thing like this be the case with our deservedly beloved Sovereign; but may his years yet be many, honourable,and happy; yea"May the King live for ever." But is there any thing to be feared from a free and loyal people expressing their disapprobation of those things which may weaken the interests of the crown, and prove the ruin of the country? King has himself manifested his disapprobation by accepting the resignation of the Commanderin-chief; and the country must approve and applaud his disinterested conduct. George the Third is an honest man: "May the King live for ever!" (Applause.)

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"We are told from heaven "that righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people;" are we, then, to desert the oracles of God, the interests of men, and the wholesome