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IT is an instructive and interesting task to trace the workings of that spirit of Reform which pervades all ranks and denominations of men. We confidently believe, that never were plotters more egregiously de- ceived, than the poor creatures who spread the net on Monday sen- night in which to entrap Ministers. Little did they calculate on that burst of popular sympathy which has everywhere followed the intelli- gence of their doings, much less did they expect that the sympathy of the People and the support of Parliament would be manifested in so sturdy and practical a form as it has been. They probably expected clamour ; but they did not look for that straightforward and effective op- position to which they have been exposed, and under the influence of which theyhave been fain to shrink back from their uncompleted treason against the People of England. They calculated, it may be, on a few resolutions against taxes ; but they little anticipated that cry, against which no cunning old lawyer could wag his hoary head and faltering tongue, which has been echoed from one end of the isle to another._. "'Stop the Supplies !" much less did they anticipate that among the Commons, as among their constituents, the cry should find ardent and
honest supporters. • In enumerating the meetings that have taken place or been sum- moned during the week, we must, of necessity, be brief. We can, in- deed, do little else than record the names.
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