They talked about an inquiry into the Manchester massacre-which he hoped would soon take place-but an inquiry into Drummond's conduct, and that of his colleagues in 1817 and 1820, ought never to be lost sight of by the insulted people of Scotland (loud cheers). Mr. McKINLAY returned thanks, and gave some account of his life. He was apprehended in the Wynd, along with others. After his trial and acquittal, several attempts had been made to bribe him to give information, and he had been sent for to the Lord Advocate Macconochie's house, where every thing was tried to seduce him, but in vain. The Lord Advocate told him that he (M'Kinlay) knew well he was guilty, and this he had the audacity to do after the Jury had acquitted him, and he had suffered a cruel imprisonment of five months. On his return to Glasgow the attempt to seduce him was resumed, having been sent for to Mr. Salmond's, the Fiscal's Office, where a pound note was lying for him from the Lord Advocate. Had it not been for the honesty of Campbell, one of the witnesses, who, as was truly stated, had been tampered with, but who refused to swear to certain things, he would no doubt have been executed. When he came home he was almost afraid to walk the streets, so fearful was he that the people would take him for a spy; such was the jealousy that the cursed spy system had introduced into society. Mr. M'Kinlay, after a variety of entertaining remarks, left the room amid great cheering. Mr. ROBERT GOODWIN (cousin of Andrew Hardie) begged to propose the health of the venerable Robert Graham, Esq. of Whitehill, who, with his respected partner, Mr. Andrew Mitchell, did every thing in their power possible to save the lives of the victims of 1820 (cheers). Mr. Graham, especially, exerted his utmost influence both in Edinburgh and London in their behalf, and it would be most ungrateful in him, the nearest relative of Hardie present, did he not embrace the opportunity of making this public acknowledgment (cheers). The CHAIRMAN believed he could state from his own knowledge, that so anxious were Messrs. Graham and Mitchell to defend the Reformers of 1820, that they incurred an outlay of nearly £300 in bringing down Mr. Harmer, the Solicitor, from London, &c. to attend the trials, and they had never received, or ever expected to receive, one farthing in the shape of reimbursement (loud cheering). The health of Messrs. Grahame and Mitchell was then drank. Mr. ROBERT BAIRD (brother of John Baird, the martyr,) next rose to propose the health of Admiral Fleming (cheers.) His heart would always swell with gratitude to the gallant Admiral for the kind services which he had tendered in behalf of his brother; and also in behalf of himself and others. He at that time resided in the parish of Cumbernauld, and had been warned by the Admiral, who was instructed with the apprehension of the persons in his district, to go out of the way, and on his refusal, he kindly told him that he would send word if a warrant came for his apprehension, so that he might escape. He was latterly obliged to go out of the way for some time; and in his absence strict search was made for him. On one occasion a troop of horsemen surrounded the house. The door was opened by a niece of his who slept with his wife, and a soldier rushing past her, cut her foot very severely with his sword. Admiral Fleming had done the same service to others which he had done to him, and deserved the gratitude of every Reformer. For himself he would go on his knees to any dista nce, if he could serve in any way such a noble man as Admiral Fleming. The health of the Gallant Admiral was then drank with great applause. At this stage of the proceedings, the health of the Chairman, after a flattering speech from Mr. Lang, was drank by the company, with all the honours. The CHAIRMAN returned thanks, and stated, that this was probably one of the most extraordinary meetings ever held in Glasgow. The newspapers gave no aid to it; neither was any advertisement put forth in its behalf; and yet, he was proud to see that upwards of one hundred of his fellow-citizens, including deputations from various quarters of the country, had then assembled to countenance and support him in his endeavours (cheers). This was the greatest compliment that could be paid to him, and as such he would ever hold it in grateful remembrance (loud cheers). He then gave, after some pointed remarks, "the memory of Thomas Muir," declaring, that if the judges in this country should attempt to act the disgraceful and tyrannical part which Justice-Clerk M'Queen of Braxfield acted towards the Reformers of 1793, he had no doubt his countrymen would do what Sheridan had long ago emphatically declared in his place in the House of Commons, viz:-that they would rise en masse and tear their oppressors to pieces. Mr. ROWAND gave, Scotch Bar" (cheers). "The Lord Advocate and the Independence of the Mr. JAMES GAIN.-Mr. Chairman, A toast has been put into my hands, which I could rather have wished had fallen into those of another who could have done it proper justice; but as it occupies a prominent space in the public mind, it will need less comment by me. It is on a subject of the greatest importance, which every well governed mind must see, and as a Nation never can prosper with such an infernal system attached to it, it is the duty of every one who has a heart to feel to do the utmost in his power to put an end to such a state of things, that keeps upwards of 800,000 of our fellow-creatures in the hands of a few, who load them with such hardships and cruelty that has almost baffled the overpowering genius of a Brougham to describe.-I at once propose, Sir, "A speedy Abolition of Slavery" (loud cheering). Mr. JOHN REID gave, "The President and United States of America” (cheers). The CROUPIER.-The next toast I am going to give is a local one, and one that very closely concerns us all: it is Burgh Reform. I need say little about it, for it must be obvious, that the interests of this great City cannot be truly attended to, until those who pay its burdens have a voice in the appointment of the assessors. I hope, therefore, before long, we will be called together to celebrate the triumph of Reform in our native City: let our exertions, therefore, never cease till we have carried Burgh Reform (cheers). Mr. D. CRAWFORD" Mr. Thomas Attwood of Birmingham" (cheers). "The Memory of Horne Tooke, Thomas Hardy, and the other brave English Reformers of 1794." Mr. JOHN FERGUSON.-The toast I am about to propose, is one which I am confident will receive a hearty response from every individual within these walls. Recent occurences have given us a lively hope, that that spirit of independence which is rising and spreading in Germany, will, ere long, secure for that country, a thorough and complete regeneration; and that the holy alliance which has so long held that people within its withering grasp, will be immolated upon the altar of freedom, and its ashes scattered before the winds of heaven, never to be heard of more but in the tales of the nursery. Mr. Chairman, this being the first time I have had the honour of addressing a public meeting, and knowing, that a number of gentlemen have yet toasts to propose who are much abler to do so than I am, it would be imprudent in me to take up your time further: I shall therefore just read the toast, which is," the Independence of Germany" (cheering). Mr. ROBERT MUIR.-The toast which I have the honour to propose is, "A speedy Abolition of all Abuses, whether in Church or State."-In the course of this evening many of the abuses of the state have been laid bare before you. It is out of these abuses all the causes of our just complaints arise. There is one which I just beg to name, as it has been often alluded to already-one which, for heinousness, stands high on the list,one which has caused the shedding of much innocent blood-the abominable Spy System (Cheers). If there had been no spy system, there should have been no Monument erected this day on the lands of Thrushgrove. The evening is far spent, and I will therefore name only one of the many abuses in the Church:-None of you are ignorant of the enormous waste of public money lavished on these horse-leeches, the Bishops, who are said to take charge of the souls of men, but whose delight is more in the charge of a purse of gold; for if the gold is not forthcoming, the souls of men may go to h-ll for them. Only turn your eyes to the late bloody massacres in Ireland, where many poor starving creatures, for refusing to give the last bite out of their mouths, in the payment of tithes, were hurled headlong into eternity, without as much warning as would allow them to repeat a paternoster. The CHAIRMAN " A speedy exit to all the Tyrants on the earth.” "Messrs. Nelson and Galbraith, the Contractors for the Monument, and may they never regret their services on this occasion." Mr. NELSON returned thanks. "Messrs. Muir and Gowans, Printers, and may they never weary in well-doing." Mr. MUIR.-Gentlemen, As one of the individuals of that firm, I rise to return you my sincere thanks for the very flattering way you have honoured the toast; and I can only say, that the marks of public approbation which on many other occasions have been shewn to them, are most gratefully appreciated. Be assured, Gentlemen, that nothing shall be wanting on our part to forward the great cause of Civil and Religious Liberty (cheers). Mr. STEPHEN FENNER, after a neat and forcible address, gave, "A speedy redress to the wrongs of Ireland." The CHAIRMAN proposed, "The Memory of Mr. Allan Kerr, the indedependent Juryman at Paisley." "Our worthy Croupier, Mr. Kellar” (cheers). "The Memory of Sir William Wallace,”-in giving which the Chairman hoped that the Monument now erected would have the effect of shaming his countrymen, if nothing else would do, into the erection of a Monument to that first and greatest of Scotland's Patriots. See the thousands of pounds that were now collecting for a Monument to Sir Walter Scott, and would they, after this, basely forget Sir William Wallace? (Loud cheers.) May we always be happy, and our enemies know it." A variety of other toasts were given, and about 11 o'clock the party broke up, happy to meet, sorry to part, but happy to meet again.-It is, after all, quite impossible for us to do any thing like justice to the numer ous toasts that were given. The above is merely a feeble outline; but we believe that every person present was gratified with the proceedings and arrangements, and assuredly no unpleasant occurrence took place that we are aware of. Inscriptions on the Monument. Here lie their slaughter'd, mutilated frame, And met their fate, as martyrs always do- Calmly they death's dread apparatus view'd, Then upward turned their heaven-directed eye, Their Country's wrongs alone, drew forth their sigh- Though falsely styled "low Traitors" when they fell, Whose enemies were man's-were Freedom's deadliest foes. THIS MONUMENT ERECTED 10TH NOVEMBER, 1832, ON THE LANDS OF THRUSHGROVE, THE PROPERTY OF JAMES TURNER, Esq. Where, on the 29th of Oct. 1816, and in spite of every opposition, Copies of the Work may be had, neatly done up, price two shillings and sixpence.—Likewise, a few copies of the Monument, beautifully printed in Silver and Gold, and in various tints of paper, at different prices. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY MUIR, GOWANS, & CO., 42, ARGYLL-STREET, SOLD BY J. STEWART, 11, ST. JAMES'S STREET, PAISLEY; |