A very numerous meeting of the inhabitants of Trowbridge, bit,
Brad find, and other villages and towns, took place on the ie2d instart, upon Truwle Common, a convenient spot of ground situate midway between Trowbridge and Bradford. The people of Trowbridge and Bradford assembled in their respective towns about two o'clock, in large numbers, which were considerably increased by a vast influx of persons from the surrounding villages. Mr. Vincent, in the company of Messrs. Hill, Roberts, and Philipps (of Bath), arrived at Trow- bridge about two o'clock. The procession then funned, graced with flags arid banners, bearing appropriate inscriptions. Before starting, and in the presence of the multitude, a young lady presented Mr. Vin- cent with a handsome green silk scarf, on behalf of the single ladies of Trowbridge; and a similar present was made to Mr. Carrier, of Trow- bridge, by the married Whirs. The procession then moved on, headed by Mr. Vincent and Mr. Carrier. On coming within sight of Trowle Common, the Bradford and other people appeared on the hili with an immense procession, headed by " citizen Sheehan," the representative of the Bath people. The two bodies greeted each other with enthu- siastic cheering. There could not brave been fewer than thirty thousand persons present. Mr. Roberts, of Bath, was called to the chair ; and resolutions similar to those adopted at other demonstrations of the kind were unanimously agreed to, after speeches by Messrs. Vincent, Car- rier, Rose, Philipps, and others. The processions then re-formed, and proceeded each to its respective town. On reaching Trowbridge, before the people dispersed, Mr. Vincent again addressed them at some length from the balcony in Timbrell Street ; and after a short address from Mr. Philipps, three cheers were given for " his most gracious Majesty the Sovereign People," and the meeting partially separated. "f he remainder continued assembled until Mr. Vincent and his friends left the town, which was about nine o'clock, and loudly cheered them on their departure.—courier.
The Town.hall of Brighton was completely filled on Saturday, by a meeting, at which, after a long speech from Mr. Feargus O'Connor, "time People's Charter" was adopted. Captain Pechell was present, and addressed the assembly in a rather adroit speech ; the burden of which was, that he was always desirous of ascertaining the opinion of his constituents ; and though not entirely agreeing with those of the persons before him, he should always be ready to pay respect to any colleague they might choose to give him. Mr. O'Connor compli. rnented Captain Pechell on the excellent spirit he had manifested.
7.A.."'correspondent of the Sun corrects the account given in the Morning Chronicle of the difference between Colonel Napier and Vincent, the Metropolitan missionary at the Bath meeting; and we are glad to see that Vincent did not behave in the offensive manner im- puted to him. He did indeed style the Duke of Wellington (in com- mon with some other public men) a" knave ; " and Colonel Napier exclaimed against the application of such a term to the Duke ; and was going to the table to argue the point, when Mr. Vincent stooping down, said in a very gentle and conciliatory manner—" Be tranquil, I will explain the expression ;" which he did by saying, that he did not assail the Duke of Wellington's private character, but regarded all men who denied him his rights in the community as political knaves. He never coupled Colonel Napier's name with the others in this category ; and as for the Colonel, he left the meeting in perfect good humour, was escorted by a considerable body of the people to his residence three miles off, and entered the house with three cheers from them.
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