THE GREAT REFORM DEMONSTRATION IN LONDON.

Grey River Argus, Volume III, Issue 166, 5 February 1867, Page 3

THE GREAT REFORM DEMONSTRATION IN LONDON.

Telegrams to the New' York. Herald supply the following particulars of the great reform demonstration held in London on \ on the 3rd ultimo : — London, Dec. 2, 1866. All the regular,troops-in this city will be strictly confined to the precincts of their barracks during the reform meoiing which takes place here on Monday. Queen's Hotel, London, Dec. 3, IS66—p.m.. Tlie demonstration made to-day by all the trade Societies of London, in aid and approval of the Parliamentary reform movement, constituted the most important political event which has ever taken place or been witnessed in this country. As John..; Bright anticipated, in his speech at Manchester a fe\v days sines, fully fifty" thousand" nieii and formed in the procession, and there w'6uld have been many.thousands-more- present but for the rain which fell during the day. There were forty-seven trade Societies, with many*branches of the Reform League organisation; The members ivcl'e formed try "their offices into four divisions, each division being accompanied by a band or -bawds of music, and having appropriate devices on fine bannevs, quite in the American style. This huge procession was formed in St. James Park at noon, and started at a ■ffiveri word, marched along Pall Mall, Piccadilly and other prominent thoroughfares to Beaufort House grounds in the suburbs of the city. An immense meeting took place here, and is now' goinsf on. There are seven platforms, occupied by fifty popular speakers and leaders of the people. During the inarch of the procession nil the stores or shops along the route were closed and kept shut. The streets were crowded, perfectly " alive" with people. The windows were filled with spectators. There was great enthusiasm exhibited on all side 3. The men behaved in a very orderly manner. There has been no row up to this moment. Among the flaps borne prominently in the procession was. that of the v Stars and Stripes" and amnns; the airs nlayed by almost every band was "The Wearing of the Green." London, Dec. 3—Evening. John Bright was present at the great reform demonstration .which took place in London to-day. There was probably fifty thousand people in the procession, in spite of a heavy rain, only a portion of whom could enter the grounds, where the meeting was held. Resolutions were passed amid great enthusiasm. At the conclusion the people dispersed peaceably. Mr Bright will address an immense audience to-night. ■ Queen's Hotel, London, Dec. 4—Evening.'A'great'enthusiastic, reform meeting was held in St. James? Hall to-night. A series of resolutions were adopted declaring that no-Reform Bill not giving manhood sufferage to the..masses could'be acceptable Mr Bright spoke for over an hour, and said that the tory party were responsible for the present political agitation, in England and the expected outbreak in Ireland He also said that if Parliament resisted the rights of the people, what is now only a great expression of opinion would bocome.a great exhibition of power..