16 May 1832
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Newspaper
True Sun
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 16, 1832
Page
1
The document lists contracts and tenders for army forage and oats deliveries across multiple counties, a Royal Arcade exhibition notice, a giant whale painting exhibition appeal, and various commercial ads for brandy, ear remedies, lavender water, pills, and medicine chests. It records government procurement terms, tender deadlines, and promotional notices from Newcastle and London merchants.
The Lords debated education reforms in Ireland and petitions supporting reform. Lord Grey hinted the government might remain, adjournment was proposed, and ministers faced questions about restoration. Leaders pressed for rapid passage of the Reform Bill while amid broad calls for constitutional balance and public order.
Mr. Alderman WAITHMAN presented a petition from St Bride's parish urging the House to halt supplies if the Reform Bill is not passed into law. He noted a large meeting supporting Reform and reported church disturbances in St Bride's with insults to the Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry as attributed to non parishioners. He announced Liverpool and city petitions joined in similar sentiment. Mr. LITTLETON praised the reverend prelate and city leaders. Mr. HUME condemned the disorders, stating parishioners did not approve them.
A chaotic excerpt from a Reform era meeting shows speakers denouncing corruption and urging independent Reformers to secure the return of reform-minded politicians. Sir Robert Peel and others defend principle, while the crowd cheers and a late-night session ends with pointed resolutions and remarks on the Duke of Wellington’s stance.
A massive Leeds Reform meeting at Coloured Cloth Hall drew 40 000 plus attendees. Delegates like Mr Wailes and Mr Clapham urged unity for reform, denouncing anti reform tactics by ultra Tories and Huntite radicals. The crowd cheered governors Grey and reform leaders, with few dissenters and no violence observed.
A Birmingham Political Union meeting endorses the Solemn Declaration denouncing Wellington and urging nationwide support for a Reform Bill. Resolutions authorize sending copies to Parliament and districts, inviting signatures from England Ireland Scotland and Wales, while warning of vigilant policing and peaceful conduct.
The City of London Sub-Committee of Reform met at the London Tavern to decide that despite cheering declarations in both Houses they should meet daily to watch further Bill proceedings. Mr Goulburn was to be Speaker with Mr Manners Sutton as seat-warmer for Peel until the Reform issue is settled. Sir Peter Payne, MP, was absent due to a severe family affliction and could not vote for Lord Ebrington's motion.
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