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RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO -- JUNE 27, 1815
At a meeting of the Noblemen, Gentlemen,
Merchants, Bankers, Traders, and other Inhabitants of Endinburgh,
Leith, and their vicinity, held within the Parliament-house, on
the 27th June 1815, John Waugh, Esq. acting chief Magistrate in
the Chair.
The following Resolutions were proposed by Mr. Solicitor-General,
seconded by Walter Scott, Esq. and unanimously adopted --
1st. That the discipline and valor
displayed by the British army under the Duke of Wellington, and
the allied army under Field-Marshal Blucher, in the recent
engagements which have taken place, and particularly in the
memorable battle of Waterloo, on the 18th inst. where, with
numbers greatly inferior, they totally routed the choiciest
troops of France, led by Bonaparte, and commanders of the first
rank in artillery fame, entitle them to the highest admiration,
and claim the warmest gratitude of their own country, and of
Europe.
2nd. That the importance of their services on this occasion
cannot be too highly estimated, more especially when it is
considered that the cause for which they fought is that of social
order and regular and legitimate government; and in that, had the
British army, and its great commanders, together with the allied
forces, not made the unexampled exertions which they did, the
most fatal consequences might have ensued to the liberties and
happiness of Europe.
3rd. That this meeting, while, in common with all their fellow
subjects, they rejoice in the great and important success with
which it has pleased Divine Providence to crown the efforts of
the army, deeply lament that this success has been purchased with
a loss of valuable lives, which their illustrious commander has
himself described as immense.
4th. That this meeting do greatly deplore the loss of those who,
upon this glorious occasion, have fallen in the cause of their
country, and feel it to be an imperious duty to alleviate, by
every means in their power, the distresses of those who have
survived, and to use every exertion for relieving the wants of
the widows and children of those who have been slain.
5th. That for this purpose a subscription be instantly opened;
and as it is wished to give all ranks an opportunity of
contributing to this expression of public gratitude, that the
smallest sum shall be thankfully accepted.
6th. That a committee beappointed for managing the receipt and
application of the sum subscribed, which shall either be added to
the general fund at London, should such a fund be formed there,
or kept separate as may afterwards be deemed excellent; and that
Mr. Robert Johnston, merchant, be appointed treasurer.
7th. That subscription papers be lodged with the different
bankers, booksellers, shops, coffeehouses, council chamber, and
other places, as the committee may direct, and that the
inhabitants of the neighbouring districts be invited to concur in
the measure.
On the motion of the Lord Chief Baron, the thanks of the Meeting
were unanimously voted to Sir John Marjoribanks, Bart, the Lord
Provost, for his great zeal in communicating so early the news of
this important victory to the inhabitants of this city.
Mr. Waugh having left the chair, the same was taken by the
Solicitor-General, when the Lord Justice Clerk moved, that the
thanks of the Meeting be given to Mr. Waugh and his colleagues in
office, for so speedily calling the inhabitants together, which
was unanimously agreed to.
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