The Statesman. — London, England, 1812-09-08 00:00:00

PUBLIC DINNER TO MR. BROUGHAM. --~- Pursuant to public advertisement, a grand dinner w as given at Liverpool, on Friday, at the Liverpool Arms Hotel, to 11. Brougham, Esq. M. P. in ac knowledgment of his unwearied attention to the in terests of the country in general, and particularly for his successful exertions in promoting the repeal of the late Orders in Council. At half-past five o'clock, nearly 250 persons sat down to a very elegant and sumptuous dinner, in which the abundance and excellence of the turtles was particularly remarked. Among the company were the Earls of Derby and Sefton, Lord Stanley, the Hon . Mr. Bennet, son of L ord 'fankerville, Major Cartwright, &c.—W. Roscoe, Esq. was in tlin After the cloth was drawn, the following toasts were given from the Chair k -- The )(tug —The Prince Regent—The Constitution of these Realms, as established in King, Lords, and Commons—The Queen and Royal Family—The Prince of the Blood, who has evinced himself the enlightened Friend of Catholic Emancipa tion. the Doke of Sussex—Another Prince of the Blood, who has always &hewn himself a Friend to the Rights and Liberties of the Sonject, the Duke of Gloucester—The Army and Navy-. The I...ica,hirewitches-Coaciiiation with Neutrals, and Peace with our Etemiel. Mr. Roscoe then rose, and entreated the attention of the company to a few remarks which he was about to make on the more immediate occasion of the meet. ing. In speaking of the splendid exertions of Mr. Brougham and their successful issue, it would have been a great happiness if he had on this occasion been able to announce their ultimate success in the cones. liatiou of America. Though it was, however, near- ; ly impossible that this happy result could yet be ! known, yet he had the most confident expectation that the conciliatory measures which had lately been adopted could hardly fail of producing the desired effect. Two nations so connected by the ties of blood, of interest, of manners, and of feeling, could mot long continue in a state of warfare, when the chief obstacles to pacification were once removed.— Bat the ultimate decision, whatever it might be, re. specting oar or peace with America, could make no difference is to the merits of Mr. Brougham. What ever could be effected by the most consummate talents, genius, energy, and industry, he had accom plished. Whatever was in the power of one man to perform, he bad performed. Actions are in our own power, but their consequences are in the. hands of Providence. A Wellington may gain a brilliant victory, but it depends upon the universal Spa paush nation whether that victory shall be ef f ectual to the liberation of their country. The two cases are more similar than they may at first sight appear. The warrior who fights for the attainment of peace, . and the Statesman who labours to prevent a war, are, 'pally entitled to the thanks of their country.— But if, af'er all, continued Mr. Roscoe, the efforts of any lien. Friend should not produce all the blessings which might have been expected from them, to whom Is he blame to he imputed. To those who, though th y could not preveut, yet were competent to retard, t: *r;iimph winch be at length obtained in the Parha m. n. of •ite country. The pernicious difficulties and d any s which his opponents interposed, will be the sole cause of all Inc mischi4 which may hereafter hap . ,eit, if our conciliatory measures should unhap pily have been adopted too late. Bat I confess that ins hopes er turned to a different result. The wise a. d en. dilating policy, which I have no scruple to sny has now been adopted by Ministers, will, I con fidently hope, produce the happiest effect. When I look round, said Mr. R. on the present most respect able company, assembled from different parts of the kingdom on this memorable occasion, I confess I an ticipate a signal advantage from this meeting, exclu sive of its more immediate object.—lt can hardly fail to promote that consent of opinion, and unity of feeling, by which alone all great national objects can ultimately be obtained. We have now seen that a good cause may certainly be obtained by firm and I temperate perseverance. The spirit which has abo lished the Orders in Council, may, it is hoped, be equally successful in accomplishing that still more Important object—a general peace. To that we must at least look as the genuine remedy for all our griev ances, and it is hoped the nation will soon be roused! to exert itself for the attainment of this blessing. NV. , have formerly, Sir, said he, addressing Mr. I tiougham,addressed to you our thanks in a moment of seriousness ; we now offer you our thanks in a season of conviviality, and we hope, on a future oc casion, to have an opportunity of thanking you in a manner more suited to your deserts. Mr. Brougham's health was drank with three times three, amidst the loudest applause,. Mr. Baovouam then rose, and addressed the cons pany iu a speech ) of which the following is a very brief and imperfect abstract : " I feel, Gentlemen, so utterly confounded and overcome by the lively expressions of approbation with which the mention of my name has been accost. panied—that, feeling entirely unable to answer you as I ought, I can only entreat you to pardon an in capacity which yonrselves have created. If my life should be protracted beyond the ordinary period of human existence, the recollection of this unexam pled honour will be the last feeling of my heart, even if I should survive all other recollections. But in this case, I can lay claim to no other honour than merely that of furnishing an occasion for this most respectable Meeting. To yourselves, alone, Gen. tlemen, you owe your victory. I may have bon the organ of your sentiments, and the channel of your exertions, but I should be equally arrogant and unjust to claim ally other merit. The victory which we and the country have gained, is to be ascribed to you, Gentlemen of Liverpool, who be. 1 tan the battle, and to Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Staffordshi2e, and the other great manu facturing and commercial places, who supported you in the contest. It is, indeed, the victory of truth, justice, and sound policy, over fraud, falsehood,'and error. But whether this stain of the national honour and disgrace of the British name has been abandoned from a sense of its wickedness, or a fear of its cons.- tpiencet--whether it has perished by the hand of jus tice, or died by a natural decay, it is at length defunct —awl 111 t all the damioes of mischief, assisted by conjurors far greater even than our present Ministers can ever restore it to life I The mi•ce ief which has air. vi• tit i-en, and which may hereafter arise, would n Ol hist It; p;setivr: if the worni•ig voice of this town V• - • Lielsn attea;.ed to in 1808, when- that eminent ;.• , TIIE STATESMAN. ...".• • 4. ..." .. .7' 77.... merchant and eicellast man, who struck taco at that ALlatotaiN7'Rß MEETING FOR • PARMA. time as one of the most virtuous, honourable, and '• '' • • liEtiritlCY RtFOlial. i revered persons I had ever met with (I need scarcely • -- o n, mention the name of W. Rathboue), was sent to Wediiestlay a large and respectable • • body ortb; London on this great business. It would not even Friends of Parliamentary Reform dined it Mr., have happened, if the motion which I had the ho- White's, the Spread Eagle, in that town. Thomas , nour of matting illthe House of Commo ns i n M arc h Kershaw, _Esq, in the Chair. Th e M eet i ng VW he last, had fortunately been carried. On their heath, tittered with the presence of that long-revered and then, who frustrated all these exertions, let the mis- venerable patriot—that genuine friend to the consti chief rest: and on their heads too be all the cons,- tutional liberties of his country, Major Certwright. quences of the desperate means to which we have -After the cloth was removed, the following toasts been driven for the accomplishment of our object, in were evert from the Chair :=-- the disclosure of that frightful body of evidence The King. the Peers and the'People. and tatty PlTEHA•iiies which has now been sent forth to terrify mankind.— Privilege sod Freedom, be wall/ held sacred itatiJaTkaalet• i lt is not our fault that oh) dreadful sc ene o f cr i me The Prince itr . s.t—aild may he ever keep a Mind . the de- . h as b e en promulgated t o th e wor ld ; and and sufferingaeration of the 'ince of Wales—" That k n out eat se a tcOsC held teethe Benefit of the'Peeple." . r .• ' • it is not our fault that Ministers must now negociate Delyyropartioned Reposseptation, co-extensive with dire ct with America with this millstone round their necks. T r azmion, and in Parlianientil of a duration not exceeding One When the danger is once over, I confess I shall not May the thirtpeight Petitioners for Peace and Parliamentary be sorry, if the mischief be not too great, that mat- co tter live to e fo nioz i t ti b c e it id th l:s y sings for whch the have manfully have severe ly i er [w tors have been carried so far. Both nations will have ! times three." _ purchased experience at a cheap rate.—America will I . MaitteTealw t ays t he " t an instal: iency of ovidence7 to coo be taught, even bx,this short trial, that war is not a '',1 1 , 1 7' soeti " y en entitceer a • The la uto;i PP U ) (or Psrltameataryßeform thing which is to be taken up and laid down as a accord* to the Constitution, and may its Appeal to go Na matter of small concern. Short and little as. their lion" bale it, proper influence on the Beart of every English portion has been of that bitter cup, they already I ma Ma n. y " Petitions of Right," from injured Millions, soon in- I know so much of its taste as will not soon be forgot- sure to their Country Justice, Liberty and Peace. ten. For ourselves, who, by a strange infatuation, The Cu Al am AN rose and said," I have the pleaiure never could be brought to believe that America of proposing the health of a Gentleman, who has for would go to war, we shall learn perhaps that she i half a century distinguished himself in the cause of possesses talents of doing mischief, such as would ; Liberty, Peace, and Reform. Ile has grown grey in not disgrace the oldest potentatein Europe. I must , the service of his country. His name will be revered , however, again express a hope, that this unnatura l as long as constitutional freedom shall be deemed contest cannot last long. Should even the American 1 estimable in the hearts of Britons.--[Applonse.]-- ' Legislature be averse from peace, we may hope that i (*demon you anticipate my intentions—l give you the people there may obtain over their Government 1 t h e name of 46 Major Cartwright."—[Three times the same species of victory which you have gained Ares and thunders of applause, whisk continued for over yours. I assent most cordially, continued Mr. teen' eral minutes.] . 0.. to the opinion of my valued friend (Mr. Roscoe), 1 When it had subsided, the venerable patriot rose that after all, a general peace is that grand remedy and expressed his acknowledgements to the Chairman for all our misfortunes, without which all others for proposing his health, and to the Gentlemen pre must be finally ineffectual. I hope most earnestly :sent, for the very flattering manner In which they that the late glorious victory at Salamanca wilt con- had noticed him. He was not at all conscious of I tribute to this end. I rejoice the more in that vic- eneriting such a testimony of regard, for it was the tory, because of all the battles we have yet gained duty of every Englishman to exert the means he pos-1 in the Peninsula, it is the only one which is clearly , essed to promote the great object of Parliamentary t indisputable. No one can now doubt that we are eform, and he had done no more than his duty.— able to beat the French, when we have any thing x i / pp / awe. ] like an equality of numbers. We are now able to ''' As he was a stranger in the town, he begged leave accept, or even to offer a proposal for negociation, o explain how it happened that he was at the meet- , without the chance of suspicion that we are driven to ng :—Thirty-eight persons assembled in a constitu- I it by fear. We can afford to abandon unjust pre. ional manner, with the laudable view of petitioning tensions, whether profitable or the contrary, when or a redress of grievances, were apprehended, not we have shewn to all the world that we are compe- ?merely by the civil power, but by a military force tent to support our just rights against the most ,(which is a Hew mode of executing the law) and bur powerful opposition." oiled to a gaol ; from which they were committed, ou The CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of the the oath (as he had been informed) of a hired wit- Earl of Derby, which was drank with three times nest, to Lancaster Castle :—the circumstances of three, and loud applause. I the case, as he had heard them, gave rise to suspi- His Lordship rose, and in very handsome terms, . cions in his mind that it might be the intention of i expressed his high sense of the honour which, he; those concerned in the transaction, to revive the eye- said, had been conferred on him by the too partial I teen of restraint on the expression of public opinion, interference of his friend (Mr. Roscoe). It had not, ! introduced by an apostate from Reform—new no he said, ben in his power to contribute any very 1 mbre. [Applause.] They have remained in prison effectual aid to the great object which had produced , about three months; but protected by the favour of the present meeting ; but he would boldly assert, i Ptovidence, and the integrity of a jury, they have that it had been the great object of his life to pro- I escaped the danger and destruction with which they more the welfare of this county in particular, and I were threatened. [Great applause.] The whole of of the nation in general, with all the powers which I a/affair excited in him so irresistible an interest, God had bestowed on him. Ills Lordship observed, 1 tha anticipating their acquittal from a conviction that the eloquent speeches of the two Gentlemen :of t heir innocence, he came down that he might con. who had already spoken, had anticipated all he had ' gmtulate them on their arrival here—" Thank •God !" to say respecting the Orders in Council, the repeal of said he, " my anticipation of their innocence has which had been prosecuted in the House of Com- proved correct. They are freed from the charge.— mons, by Mr. Brougham, with a degree of ability They have obtained a victory infinitely more almost unparalleled in the annals of Parliament. 'triumphant than a thousand victories gained by e His Lordship also made some remarks respecting the despotic ally over a despotic enemy."—[Bursts of right of petitioning, and declared himself most wit- applause.] Ile hoped and trusted this victory would 1 ling to forward, to the utmost of his power; any • have the effect of animating the friends of constitu petition which the people of Liverpool might here- tional freedom to perseverance in the cause of It. after do him the honour to commit to his charge.— form, till the number of petitions for that object re. He advised them, however, in future, to address spired a stage-waggon to convey them to the door of their petitions rather to the two Houses of Parliament the House of Commons. [Applause.] In the purl. than to the Prince Regent, in consequence of the fication of that House is the whole secret of our de. delays and difficulties which petitions to the latter liverance ; it will Tree oar country from the horrible were apt to experience in their passage through the . evils that afflict it. [Applause .l This theme neces. Secretary of State's office ; of which his Lordship ' sarily led him to advert to the Union Society,• lately gave some remarkable instances. He concluded by ! established in London, the object of which is to proposing the health of ; his worthy friend, and the ; up h ol d an d ma k e k nown t h e pr i nc i p l es o f the con:, constant friend to the town of Liverpool, Mr. Ras' I stitution, and to procure, by all proper means, an toe ,• which was drank with three timeethree, amidst I union, throughout the kingdom of all the friends to the loudest acclamations. ! political liberty. In alluding to the administration Mr. Roscoe, in returning thanks for the honour ' of the Government of this country, the disastrous he had received, alluded to the time of his election as 1 proceedings and undeviating mis-rule of which ha Member of Parliament for this Borough, which, he, said we were accustomed to consider as originating in said, he considered as the most distinguished period; a disregard for the people, In folly, and in insanity, of his life. It had given him an opportunity of; he referred to work written on political economy by taking a share in souse most important public acts, I Sir James Stuart, and compared the measures of Go and particularly in that most signal measure, the 1 vernment with those principles recommended by that Abolition of the Slave Trade. The time, he ob. author, as essential to destroy the liberties of a free served, would, in all probability, soon arrive, when nation. Ile rat down amidst greet and unbounded the freemen of Liverpool would again be called app l ause . on to exercise the right of election, and if they I The " Hampden Club," and may its patriotic call draw forth were anxious for the cause of general Reform, it i Hampden, hont, e k srise d , and brave, trots every county and behoved them to be careful on whom their choice in should fall. It was of little use to have one Mem- sebum may once more e Vi c s o lie s e e st r y o pu t itting downf m 'of the Borough Faction, that Eng hold a f Property . r . i rlxt h n e o e u r ra o ble n a ks ur t" ; her who would pursue, unbiassed, the genuine alai have real Re presentatives ;or which a Faction , securin g thrives by war, must r interests of his country, if his effects were neu- ever belbe enemy. hs • Defence without tralized by another who would always be sub- Ite . pr o asr oi tt e i rs on wit t h ‘ o w ut it ßo u t t te a n m it i to r u y g Execcutton of it; and I eervient to Court policy. A body of three thousand Ifof 2f 1 Electors could surely find two men who could act Tria l e by Jury wi g thotst hired Spies and lisforiners.--[Three times three, and great applause.] together in the cause of peace and freedom. 4 4 I amd Electors of Westminster, whose sufficiently convinced," added Mr. R. " that you Nei : went. etSiain Francisi uiZe rd rsally , imitated, would soon insure .s Reform of Will not be ungrateful to my friend (Mr. Brougham), Commerce, the social link of nations, and may we ever keep from whom you have received such signal benefits; national Freedom was the Cause of our once ator mi i i gi ; a l : a jo as m ire, so if that cause be destroyed, the Infect bat I could wish also to name another friend, whose most disap pear, t manlike way . fer Slavery, with decay and ran, general ability, and particular knowledge on a mostdespe ration in it t s n t w rar oin are united the ;Me Advocate, important subject, the East India Trade, are well vice ii. tir e o s u Pe known to you all—l mean Mr. Creevey." and the enlightened Statesman, and may he long live to pujoy the gratitude of his Country." Three times thee% and great The CHAIRMAN next proposed the health, of the applause. Earl of Sefton and Lord Stanley, which were drank Major CARTWRIGHT stated, that he had received a with threetimes three. Both these Noblemen returned letter from Mr. Brougham, in which he had pshticu their thanks in appropriate speeches. larly lamented that his professional engagements at Mr. Creeve,y's health was proposed, and drank with Lancaster, prevented him from attending the Meeting. three times three. Mr. WEIGHT said, the manner in which thailsealth ' had b"- - - -sire hii= The CHAIRMAN stated, that he had invited to the Meeting Mr. Creevey, Mr. Whitbread, and Mr. Bar. ing, whose letters of apology were produced and read. Toast—" Ron. Mr. Bennet," who returned thanks in a neat speech. Toast—" The healths of the Delegates frogs the different Minufecturi% Towns," Etc. Mr. SnAatiecaer ranurs, of Manchester, re. Willed Winks la theirllisd• of Mr. Brougham. , been received, gave him great pleasure. It was a tribute of gratitude mid esteem to a man, to whose excellence of character, the con jarring approbation of a %hole country bore ample testimony. [Applauses.] His qualifications were tie ornament to private and to profesional life. As man he was exemplary, from the correct morality if his conduct ;as an advocate.and•as semen', be stood conspicuous for his profound add variousloow. ledge ; his seal / bis independence, Ms . dignlttp 'said r - his honour: [Applause.] He had witnessed hit " exertions - in effecting a HePeal of the hatcli Or: ders in Council. [Applause.] He has seen with %that' Uhmilgited eatrestness ind unceasing pa fort he had laboured to serve his country on . .that memorable occasion. The e ff ect, he trust. ed, would be Commensurate with the toil of the Statesman, and the wished of the People. [Ap. Lplause.]. His expectations and hishOpes induced him 'to consider that the circumstances Which tdbk pike .on the discussion of the Orders id Couniil; would ,Initeen - ezleasivainiiiietice in furtheling the best in. teresit. of .his i .iseltived country—to insure. Which, union r .ostoderatibn, and prudence, Ire the best . means., Appearing here in the -hope of meeting Mr. B. I feel deep 'regret at his iitise,nee, in which you wilt all pirtiCiptite; but I hope, at some future pe. riod, we shall have this pleasure. [iipplattee.l May the Anat-offAgland ever be slink-Wm to the Celie of Liberty: • • The Riese. the Thistle, and the %Rostock: The Plough, the Laois, and the Sail. Thi. Rev. sir. Wyvftle4three times tkrie, and great ap: &use.) Major CARTIVRIOSIIT paid 110md rOdiplimalitS to this distinguished and amiable Clergyman, which were received with great applause: ' • The Liberty of the Pres/ ; it is like the Air la which we live; if we bare it not., we die. The Lancashire Witches. The Constitution, the whole Constitution; and bathing but the Constitution!. The dinner and wines were excellent; and the harmony of the evening was what might lie atitici patedi from such a union of heart and sentiment; combining and embracing all that is good and great in the political happiness, prosperity, and freedom of our colpstry. The letters from Lisbon contain some partienlari which may serve to illustrate the skill, secrecy, and dispatch with ivhich the °iterations of the Britisk Commander in Chief are conducted. It is tttated, , that while the Marquis of WELLINGTON remained at Cuellar, he carefully concealed his intention of march ' ing upon Madrid, and it was industriously circulated at head-quarters, that the attention of the Allies would be entirely directed tigaitist the remain! of _ MARNIONT'S army. JOSEPH BONAPARTE, deceived by this statement, and imagining that the attempts against himself would be confined to mere demon strations, remained at Madlid, until the British had 1 gained several marches upon him. He reoreatcd K its I the utmost precipitation from Madrid. But the se• crecy observed in the intentions and movements of the Allies, and the rapidity of their m ire', put it out of his power to take the direction of Burgos, where Gen. CLAUSAL expected him. _ _ BRUTAL OUTRAGE—An assault of the most atro cious and unprovoked nature was committed on the Id inst. about eight o'clock, on the person and in the house of Mr. Fitzgerald, by four private sohlirrs of the Carlow militia, who had in the morning of that day marched into this place with the first division of their regiment, from llull.—These men, it ap pears, had come into the Union lim, kept by Mr. Fitzgerald, and called for a tankard of a 1.., but be.. earning very clamarous and noi , y, Mr. Fitzgerald requested them to behave with more decorum, this was the only offence he gave them, and the serjeant major of the regiment, who was in the house, took their ale from them, and placed it in the bar. Soon after this the serjeant-major left the house, and on applying at the bar, the ale was returned, and all tin• pleasant feelings seemed to have subsided. But this was only the calm that precedes the whirlwind of passion.—Having drank part of the liquor, one of them took the tankard in his hand, and all four ad- Nancing to the bar, the- man that held the tankard first threw its contents in Mr. Fitzgerald's face, and striking him a violeht blow with the tankard ni ought him to the ground ; the other three then drew their bayonets, and fell upon him with such savage fury is to inflict seven desperate wounds upon his head, and to deprive him, for a time, of all sense of feel irig.—Mr. Ilinchcliffe, the cashier of Messrs. W ,im aid, Gott, and Wormald, happening t.• • be in the house, endeavoured to rescue their vicli.n f , om the savage fury of his assailants, but in the attempt he received three wounds on his head, which disabled him from rendering further assistance. MIS. F. oho is in a very advanced state of pregnancy, was a wit ness of this barbarous scene, and the cry of" Murder." frequently repeated, brought a number of persons from the street, and from different parts of the house, and, amongst others, Quarter-Master Gieashy, of the 15th regiment of hussars, who, seizing a blud geon, fell upon the assailants with so much spirit and effect as to drive them from the her, and in the end from the house ; and it is to the active and cou rageous conduct of the quarter-master ts.at the family owe their lives ; and he it is that the offenders have to thank for preventing the commission of a crime that they would have had to expiate at the gallows. After the house had been cleared of these wretches, one of them, Thomas Roden, returned for his cap, which had fallen from his head in this affray ; this ! man was taken into custody and will be committed to I York Castle to take his trial for the orfeuce 7 Tie ; three others escaped : but they are known, and the civil power, we cannot doubt, will demand that they shall be given up to be dealt with as the offended laws of their country require. Mr. Fitzgerald, though shockingly lacerated, has, we are happy to hear, been pronounced out of danger ; but a neigh. bouriug woman, the wife of John Thomas, who bad been for some time in a feeble state of health, and Who witnessed the scene of horror, was so much Marbled that she took her bed and died the 4th inst. We have heard persons recommend the proclamation of military law, in order to tranquillize the disturb.. ad counties. Military, law ! they know not what they ask ; but this transaction may convey to theta some idea of the kind of tranquillity that their fa t oti rite measure would produce.—( Leeds Mercury.) Mrs. Jotpart's engagement at Drury-Lane Thea tre, it seems, is not to take place till towards the coo.. elusion of the mime. ' • We are sorry to v there is no troth in the various reports that KiiisaLe has entered into an engagement 'With the Managers of the New Drury-Lane Theatre, .. a oris it likely that he kill appear atpon the whiter beards during the ensuimelleason. The Comedy. of " Who grit a Cubans V' was performed for do first time at ' e Haymarket Thee. tritASaterday eveniag. .4:46 s eived the most on. ' -4f annlause frail t t and crowded eu. .. , • .f - • . My) ... • :f • ;" i •°`• • "' •,; • • \ ;. I I' 1 ~! :i I" 11