charges brought against him in this particular manner, ought to animate the people to prosecute Inquiry and Reform in all departments of the state. It was also recommended to every county, city, and borough, of the United Kingdom, to follow the example which it had been the duty and pride of the city of Westminster to set them, viz. "Of returning, free of expence, honest and independent representatives." The thanks of the meeting were lastly voted to Arthur Morris, Esq. High Bailiff, for the promptness with which he called it, and for his able and impartial conduct in the chair.

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL.

The next step taken by the city of London, was holding the same for the purpose of returning thanks to Mr. Wardle for his parliamentary conduct, and to vote him the freedom of the city, and a gold box, valued at 100 guineas. The proceedings of the Common Council proved a very agreeable disappointment to many persons who did not imagine that the cause of the country would succeed so well in the Common Council as it had done a few days before in the Common Hall; but even here the friends of freedom and

virtue carried their propositions by a majority of

two to one.

In fact, there never was a fuller attendance of members. The crowd below the bar was excessive; the heat was rendered almost insupportable, partly owing to a large fire; so that the heat and pressure of the people made it as difficult to get in as to get out.

Mr. Goodbehere opened the business, and, among other things, adverted to Colonel Wardle's situation when he brought forward his charges against the Duke of York; he said, his patriotism and his firmness could not have been more conspicuous, even at a siege, or in the field of combat.

Mr. Waithman and Mr. Alderman Combe distinguished themselves, as did also Mr. Deputy Kemble, who objected to the expense of the gold box, as the city was not in such a flourishing state of finance as to enable them to take such a step. A general murmur of disapprobation followed, which called up Mr. Wheble, a member of the committee of finance, the solidity of whose knowledge of business is only equalled by his integrity; he affirmed, they were well able to afford it. In the division to which we have alluded, as being carried by 61 against 32, the fifth resolution, though finally carried, was the most obstinately contested. It stated, "That, as the majority in favour of the Commander-in-chief, on the 18th

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of March last, hold lucrative appointments at the pleasure of the crown, a vote of acquittal, under such circumstances, must at all times appear extremely equivocal; but when given, as in the present instance, in direct contradiction to the evidence produced, no doubt can remain as to the motives that led to a decision so contrary to the expectation of the people, and so derogatory to the character of the House of Commons."

THE DINNER OF THE LIVERY TO COLONEL WARDLE.

The next circumstance arising from the sense which the citizens of this metropolis entertained of Mr. Wardle's patriotism, was the dinner given at the London Tavern, on Friday, April 21st. At two o'clock in the afternoon, the public entrance to this tavern was thronged with visitors; but none were admitted till three, when a temporary bar, which had been placed across the pas sage, was opened, and in less than an hour the great room would hold no more company.

About five the dinner was served up, after which Mr. Waithman, the chairman, accompanied by Colonel Wardle, Lord Folkstone, Mr. Whitbread, Mr. Cook, Mr. Curwen, Lord Ar chibald Hamilton, Mr. Byng, the Hon. T. Brand,

the Hon. Mr. Lyttleton, Sir Oswald Moseley, Mr. Alderman Combe, Mr. Tracey, Mr. Brown, and several other gentlemen, who had received special invitations, entered the room, and were by the stewards conducted to the upper table, under the orchestra; the company cheering the whole time.

Immediately after the removal of the cloth, as usual, THE KING was drank with the most loyal expressions of attachment to his Majesty. THE PEOPLE was next drank with the demonstrations of satisfaction not inferior to the preceding toast. Then, THE CONSTITUTION, and may we always distinguish between its true principles, and its corruptions.

The admission of company from the other rooms having produced a slight degree of confusion, Mr. Waithman read the rest of the toasts, as they follow, with an audible voice.

The King and the People.

The Constitution, and may we always distinguish between its true principles and its corruptions.

Colonel Wardle, the man who has dared to be honest in the most corrupt times.

The health and prosperity of your worthy Chairman.*

Sir Francis Burdett, and a speedy and radical Reform of the Representation of the People in Parliament.

* Mr. Waithman.

Lord Folkstone, and may the generous fervor of public opinion never subside until our grievances are redressed.

Mr. Whitbread, the powerful advocate of reform.

Mr. Alderman Combe, and may we never in future be without FOUR Representatives.

Mr. Coke, and the Freeholders of the county of Norfolk.

Mr. Curwen, the political and agricultural friend of his country.

Lord Archibald Hamilton.

Mr. Byng, and the Freeholders of Middlesex.

Lord Cochrane, and the British Navy.、

Mr. Brand, and the Freeholders of Hertfordshire.

After which the healths of Sir Oswald Moseley, Mr. Tracey,

Mr. John Halsey, were drank: then followed

General Ferguson, and may the Soldier never forget the para

mount duties of the Citizen.

Mr. Knapp, and the Freemen of Abingdon.

Aldermen Domville and Wood, and Prosperity to the City of London.

Sir Samuel Romilly (Member for Wareham), Mr. H. Martin (Member for Kinsale), Mr. C. Wynne (Member for Montgomeryshire), and the rest of the 125 Members who supported Colonel Wardle's Motion in the House of Commons..

The Gentlemen who have taken on themselves the trouble of acting as Stewards on this occasion.

The Healths of Mr. Waithman were drank after he quitted the chair, which was filled by Mr.