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THE. KING'S HEALTII.- The* Political Union on Wednesday entered on a formal defence of their conduct respecting the toast of the King's health. Mr. Churchill moved " that the proposal of the King,' as a toast.iit the late dinner of the Union was without the consent and in violation of the express orders . of that Council," which was carried unanimously. It seems that three weeks ago it was moved in the Council; that the King's name should be omitted, and the motion was carried with but one dissentient hand. On the Thursday before the dinner,- several letters were read to show that it was becoming that the Resolution should be rescinded; nevertheless, the Council, as Stab- ants, determined to adhere to it. The Council was summoned on the Sat day previous to the dinner, and again decided in favour of the Re- solution by a majority of twelve to eight. Another motion was after- wards brought forward to the effect that it was not expedient to obey the decision of the Council. That motion was carried by a majority of seven to six; and it was in consequence of that motion that Mr. Hume, gave the toast which the Union so contumeliously received. - -hart,- of the newly-enfranchised electors of the Tower I -even Wednesday, at the King's Arms Tavern, Mile-end the passing of the Reform Bills, and to partake of 'a nker," in congratulation of the triumph of Parliamentary
Reform. The company amounted to between 200 and 300 of the most respectable tradesmen of the district.
The Committee for conducting the entertainment in the ward of Farringdon-without in celebration of the passing of the Reform Bills, have at length 'determined upon holding the festival in Farringdon Market, on Wednesday the" 29th instant. Capacious booths will be erected, under which the company, which is to consist solely of the in- habitant householders and the resident freemen of the ward, will dine. Mr. Alderman Waithman will preside.
A resolution was passed at the' Political Union of the Working Classes on Monday, expressive of their horror and indignation at the conduct of the King of Hanover in uniting with the crowned despots in their endeavours to crush the rising liberties of Germany. „jag
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