The Daily Times. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-10-19 00:00:00

'T OWN COUNCILLORS, r, ALDERMEN, Regalia-and Officers of the Corporation. Au (men Carnage and Four, containing the MAYOR, the RECORDER, WILLIAM BROWN, Esq., and his brother, DAMES BROWN, EN.' 'The Mayor's State Carnage, containing the Lord Bishop of 'Chester, the Archdeacon of Liverpool, the Rector of Liver pool, and the Town-clerk - . The Mayor's Chariot, containing J. A. PICTON, Esq., the Chainnin of the Library and Museum Committee, and the Corporation Surveyor, I. WcIGHTMAN, Esq., who is the Architect of the New Library and Museum. INVITED GUESTS IN CARRIAGES. There were six carria g es, containing Lord Brougham, Sir John Bowring, Mr. Wm. Ewart, M.P., Mr. George llorsfall, Mr. Charles Turner, Dr. Hulmes, Dr. Raffles, andother gentlemen. The Clergy and Ministers of all denominations. Members of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board. The Trustees of the Derby Museum. alembers of the Special Committee appointed by'the Council on this occasion, not otherwise specified. Members of the Select Vestry. Deputations who have presented Addresses. Members of Literary and Scientific Institutions. Commercial Associations. Clerk of Works, bearing Plans. fabler and Officers of the Library and Museum. entleitren in the employ of Messrs. Brown, Shipley - , and Co. Townsmen generally. Police. it had been arranged that the inhabitants who desired to join in the procession should assemble in North -Sohn street, and form four deep and proceed up Cook-street to take their appointed position. In consequente, however, of. the unfortunate character of the weather, the number of inhabitants who followed the ptheessionorderly was very small indeed. As on all each occasions, the general crowd mustered strongly. Now a few words es to the appearance of the men. ..A.s usual, they were all that could have been antieipated. Inerience had made them even more soldierly in their -deportment than they were at the Knowsley Review. The steadiness of their march was remarkable., The 'mounted rifles appeared really exquisite. In all in stances the animals of mounted riflemen were spirited 'and handsome. The borough engineers looked very 'smart in their red uniforms with blue facings - trimmed with white. They were greatly admired. The sailors 'attracted general commendation , - The boys of the Blue Coat Schools were reinakably steady in the perfor mance of their' evolutions. We have had occasion to notice their admirable bearing on more than one former occasion, and we 'can only add that our estimation of the industry and patience of the drill masters, and the apti tude 'of :the boys to master their drill is still greatly iiticreased. • Yesterday their conduct merited the most !MithtiSitisltic enconiums, and without in the least detradt ,, ling 'from the really perfect manner in which softie of 'the '" older" soldiers . performed their duties, we may 'say that their deportment may be studied with advan '4-age by the whole of the Liverpeel Volunteers. They were quite at home on the efterch, not in the least put out by orders to Wt., perfect in *heeling, and in all else. Similar 'remarks may be advantageously applied to the ibolrs .of the Liverpool Institute, the collegiate cadets, 'the orphan boys, and the boys of the Itoyal Institution. Nor can we .forget the " little men" of 'the 'industrial schools. If any attracted attention 'they 'certainly did : dressed in corduroy ) they appeared Tike a small army of the working classes in miniature. 'They seemed clean and -healthy, and much attention Shad evidently been paid to trill. At a few minutes after 'eleven o'clock the vast procession, 'in the order we 'have named, left the Town-hall. The 'route was 'down Lord-street, Church-street, Bold-street, and along Berry-a4get, Great George-street, Parliament street, Itodetty-street, to London-road. Throughout the swhole'df the route mentioned, the procession seemed to 'pass 'beneath arches of flags, decorated occasionally with 'evmgreens, and always bearing sonic appropriate motto. kraeed this feeling permeated the .whole town; and 'tradesmen vied with each other in their 'eagerness to do honour to the munificent donor ) and to show their appreciation of his munificent gift. Former events and former celebrations of events may have called forth a warm response from the people of this town, for Ve are always ready to appreciate whatever is Vath appre ciating; but the greatest triumph of the Dicky Sams was reserved for yesterday; and iy we could be per mitted 'to draw a comparison between the gift and its .celehration, we would say that the gift was worthy of the people, and, judging from the enthusiasm and good feeling manifested . yesterday, thee people were equally . worthy of the gift. The display of flags, of which we have already given a descriPtion, was more protasis and varied than we ever remember to have been the case 'on any previous celebration in this town—not only in 'the immediate neighbourhood throUgh which the probes sing passed was this profuseness apparent, but din every thoroughfare of any pretensions the -same atsiety was manifested to. give all honour to the great event. , It was our pleasing (perhaps we should say melancholy) duty to survey the streets of the town as they appeared in the small hours of the morning, before the grey twilight had :called the earliest risers from their beds, :and we may state that even then it could be seen`tat no common day was breaking. The stillness.'of the night was invaded by the sound of industrials hammers wielded by so many industrious hands, which were atriving to make their habitation% look gay for the morrow. , The activity which our townspeople exhibited in dressing their houses and shops was almost surprising. Many large establishments were prevented by their busi ness arrangements from making, preparations on Wed nesday, yet the procession scarcely, passed a single place of any pretensions which was not decorated'in a pleasing, and very often in a most costly manner. Some establish ments which were passed by the procession call for more than a passing notice. • Bakers, butchers, linen drapers, chemists, and all others displaced their goads from the shop windows, which were soon well stocked with human beings anxious to get a good. view of the monster pro cession. Compton House was an exhibition in itself,— * very " lovely " exhibition too. 'The place on the out side was profusely decorated with flags of every descrip tion ; and the gigantic windows were adorned by the presence of we may say hundreds of the fair sex, for whose accommodation' on this occasion the place had been specially prepared by the liberal proprietors. The Liver, Frisby Dyke's, and other large establishments brought out displays of flags and other decorations equally creditable to themselves. The appearance of so many human faces in the large windows of the linen 'drapers' 'establishmnents was by no means the least interesting of the sights which were to be seen -yesterday morning. Messrs. Shellard and Hodgson's 'vas worthy of their well known establishment ; and the same liberal style was pursued in the decorations 'which floated from the windows of Messrs. Woolwright. Bradley Brothers maintained their position as patrons 'of the volunteer movement, and the appearance of their 'extensive establishment was unquestionably one of the finest in the street. In Berry-street the displays were not by any means less than those in the streets we have just alluded to, but they were more confined, and, gene wally speaking, not so extensive. 'At the top of Duke street the cabinet manufactory of Messrs. Abbotts was 'decorated in a very attractive and-liberal style. , On a. 'white ground, in front of the building , was the sentence,. 4 ' All honoor to WM. Brown," and .there was a profuse 'display of flags from all the windows. The shop of Mr. Squires, musicseller, in Gr eat Gl-eorge-street, is the next that catches our' attention, as exhibiting a good .arch of lags; and further on we come to the shop of Mr. John Rogers, which was also liberally decorated. 'The drapery establishment of Mr. E. Lewis was, bow 'ever, one of, the finest sights in the street ; the large shop windows presented an array of smiling faces which extended to the' very back of the shop, and the windows of the show-room showed to the enchanted spectators a worthy continuation of the first storey. We could go on specifying similar instances in which the "leviathan" establishments presented themselves in a holiday attire most creditable to our town, and a fuller account of these will appear . under the head " Flags and decora tions." On turning up Parliament-street we noticed ,a very worthy display of flags from the South Lending Library ; and the houses in Rodney-street should also be commended for their activity in this respect. During the whole of the ." marching past" the roads were almost entirely impassable, even for pedestrians, so 'great was-the crowd of those who thronged to see. The usual number' of " knell arms" and crackers were dis charged by those. industrious juveniles Who rarely lose an opportunity of impresiing upon the general public .(by the means. above mentioned) the immense import ance of their participating in demonstrations of this 'kind. Of the procession itself we can say no 'more than has already been said. The churchyards along . the route and St. James Mount furnished excellent, views of the whole line of procession ; but they were crowded at an early hour of the day, and the late riser that ventured to indulge the hope of seeing a nything beyond the opaque and il l-t empered rindividnal" before him, must, to accomplish his wishes, have been either supernaturally tall or superhumanly powerful. The carriage in which Mr. William Brown was seated. in company with his Worship the Mayor (T. D. Anderson, Esq.), was vociferously cheered throughout the route, and the waving of white handkerchiefs 'as well as the rising buzz of admiration greeted the generous indivi dual whose munificence had given rise to the denionstra tion. In every part of. the town the same spirit of enthusiasm was manifested, and all seemed eager, to repay in some slight degree at, least the great boon about to be conferred upon them. With respect to the procession, ail agreed that it was the grandest which has ever been seen in this town. :It 'would no doubt, have been even larger than it was but for the drizzling rain, which continued during the morning, and had the effect of slightly thinning the ranks. This is the first time on which the people of Liverpool have . had an opportunity of seeing the whole, or nearly all, of the -volunteers march through the town ; and the sight, w e need Scarcely say, was extremely imposing. Company after 'company, corps after corps, hundreds after hundreds, and still the long line seemed tohe interminable. The march was firm and steady, notwithstanding the (very often severe) pressure from the surrounding crowds. It is perhaps invidious to make distinctions, but we could not help noticing the very superior appearance of 'the 4th Lancashire Artillery and Colonel Maclvees corps. Amongst the "Rifles" the 15th appeared most nume rous, and attracted great attention. The Scotch High landers were also well worthy of notice, for thtiugh not the largest' in point of numbers, in appearance they were second to none. They were preceded by the pipers, who played their national tunes with great spirit, and added materially to the attractions of the scene. There was one' very noteworthy and novel feature in the pro cession, which was the presence of the boy volunteers from the Liverpool and Collegiate Institutes. , Their appropriate dress is no doubt already , known to our readers, as 'they have more than ogee been the Subject of admiration in these columns. The whole procession on reaching London-road proceeded to the library, amid the vociferous cheering of the thousands who had assembled on the steps of St: George's rfall and in the neighbourhood of the library. The rain now com menced to fall heavily, and the tremendous crowds - which had accompanied the procession and which accu mulated at the bottom of London-road slowly dispersed. The procession proper, including that portion enume rated in another column, then proceeded to the library. THE PROCEEDINGS, AT THE LIBRARY. "A raised platform had been erected in front of the portico, .and here it had been intended, with the wise qualifying condition of " weather . permitting," that the speeches should have been delivered. A shelving gallery facing Shaw's, Brow was. crowded with ladies, whilst the churchyard of St. John's presented a sea of human faces. Immediately beloW the platform a body. of• marines,' belonging to the Majestic were drawn up; and here, on the arrival of •the procession s the pupils connected with the various educational institutions of the town, also took their appointed station. 'The library itself was profusely decorated with flags ; and the scene would have been of the most imposing character but for One little circumstance, the rain . which had been un remitting' • during - the whole procession fell in a still heavier shower, on Mr. Brown, with the other distin guished.upon the platform. visitors, taking thejr.o-CPP .& trumpeter of one of the rifle corps advanced and sounded the assembly'; Mr. Toole, the toast-master, with stent6rian lungs,: then called, "Silence for Mr. BroWn," and on that gentleman presenting himself he was received with loud cheering, waving of handker chiefs, &c. Mr. Brown, in a low voice, audible only to those in his immediate neighbourhood, then proceeded to deliver au address, making formal presentntiOn of the library; but the rain fell in such torrents that, before he had concluded it became necessary to adjourn to the inside of the banding, where the remaining portion of the irtetetting proceedings connected with the occasion took place, the audience being limited, but select Mr. BROWN said—Mr. Mayor, my Lords, Ladies,Und Gentlemen, when I look around and see the immense assembly that have met to celebrate the opening of the Free Library and Museum this day, it is a most gratify ing spectacle. It shows the deep interest that is taken by the public in the provision that is made for putting invaluable treasures within the reach of those Who haVe not the means of pro:Tiding librariet for thernselVes; Although it was not Contempated , by me when this building was comraeneed,,that its usefulness could be extended further thatt 'the Library and Museum, fortu nately it is not tow limited to these objects alone. The learned societies of this town,—viz.; the Chemists' Asso ciation, the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire, the Polytechnic Society, the Literary and Philosophical Society, and the Architectural and Archaeological Society, have applied for such accommodation within these walls, as will; from time to time, enable them to bring forward for inspection Such models, new inventions, mid discoverieS iu the arts and sciences, or ilhistrations of antiquity, as may be deemed Worthy of . pdblie hbtice and useful for instruction. Poi tlie?ie ,purposes ample accommodation hasbeenfentid by adding to the bbilding another large room With galleries. It is important to have connected' with this institution gentlemen whose associatiOns, judgment, tastes; and pursuits lead them to appreciate and to promote the advantages of progress in the useful arts of life. I hope they will make good use of the theatre by frequently giving lectures in it, and imparting to others some Of that knowledge which, by researches, investigation, and study, they have themselves acquired. Having the to-operation of those gentlemen under the•-same roof with the library and museum will add to the value and asefidness Of. these establishments—not only to the p•egelt titkt tb future generations. All gentlemen who visited the library when in Duke-street innst have . been struck with the large and 'Constant attendance that they found there Of Our hard-workinc , and industrious Classes, in confined and badly-ventilated rooms. It created the necessity of prOviding for them more ample and better accommodation, which 'this building will, for a time, afford; big - I look upon it as merely. the iinelmis much larger premises that will, be required, to fririiih the ne cessary 'accommodation,' as the taste for reading is hap pily on the increase. ny..kat of Parliament we are able to collect about V,,646 per annum for the support of the Botanic Gardens and the Library and Museum. I should rather say the. libraries, for there are two circu lating libraries connected with this centre, and the books that are called for at those establishMents are about 13,000 volumes per week. Our - whole stock at present is about 55,000_ volumes, but proiiSion is made here for 120,000, and it is pleasing to observe that the - class of books that are called for, is becoming of a higher standard,' and calculated to afford instrnetiorti. It' is very honourable to the readers that the books are taken care of, and regularly returned; There is scarcely an exception to this rule, Oonsidering that 'this is one of the largest shipping ports in the ivOrld, and that We hate vessels trading to emery 'Olt of the earth, there are great opportunities for adding to the museum much , that is Valuable. Collections made by masters ihf itssels, and other_ gentlemen, are frequently. lest to the public for want of suitable places of 'safety to keep and preserve them. This mu seum la:furnish the means required. Indeed, I look forivard, not only to gifts of single objects, but to many donations of whole collections already made, to enrich, our stores ; and 'I am sure our curator will lose 'no op portunity of impressing on all parties goiag_ abroad that their aid in making collections will be highly appre*te4. The town is, greatly indebted to Lord Derby fo i tthe Thrice and valuable collection of siihjeets,Of Aatiiral history which he has presented to and it is a source of great gratification to me that the museum is united with the library under this 'tee I should also mention that a very man' ittoi.opriation has been made, for the present at least, of a part of the basement storey, which conld 'net be made available for either the library or museum, and which does not in the 'least interfere with either. It arises out of the circumstances of the times.- It is used as a place of deposit for the carbines et • two companies of Artillery Volunteers, ' anA dgO for four or five garrison guns, to teach the Men their drill. Those cannons are dummies, at ihr that they never can be used on the premises *ith gunpowder ; but they will instruct the mee. to handle those weapons to defend this Library and ether institutions of our country, should ever our soil be desecrated by a foreign foe. By the library we will be enlightened and informed how the various nations of the earth are governed, and every man, who thinks at '6! 1 ,1, will be convinced that our Constitutional to\reirnment is the best in the world, and that *hen danger looMs in the distance it is out duty to ourselves, our country, and our Queen, to meet it. It must be well understood that our policy is protective, and not aggressive. 'We must all be ranch indebted to the architect, Mr. Weightman, for the exterior beauty and chasteness of this structure, as well as for the arrangements of its different apartments for the purposes intended, and for the further accommo dation that he is making available for other iniportant objects that suggested themselves as the beSktng 'ad vanced. I naturally feel mach int'e'rested that every thing connected with it sheald, as far as possible, be turned to the best account, and in this he cordially co-operates. should be wanting in what is due to Mr. Weightman and to my own feelings, if I did not take this opportunity of thanking him, and saying that the Free Library does honour to his talents and his judg ment. I have been looking forward for some time to the present occasion, when everything connected With this establishment would be placed under the parental care of the Corporation. That day has arrived, MIA have now the satisfaction of proclaiming that the library and the museum 'are open - to my fellow-tovinsthen and others, be their religion of their polities What they may. This is neutral ground. To see this building consecrated to public good is Most gratifying to me, and consum mates my Utmost wishes and desires. To you, Mr. Mayor, I now deliver it over, for the perpetual benefit of the public, and especial l y my fellow-townsmen ; earnestly wishing that prosperity, happiness, and every other blessing may attend you, one and all. (Mr. Brown concluded amid loud cheering.) Theguns placed on , the site of the N ew Islin g ton _ _- - Market then fired a-salute. The Miion, in- reply to Mr. Brown; said he omila assure him that he considered it one of the highest honours which had devOlved upon him in his mayoralty to take so wominenta pact in the proceedings of that day, in opening the noble building which they had jrist had presented to the town .for the purposes of a Free Library; yet he could with sincerity say that he witthea it had fallen upon a gentleman of more . ability . to have represented the town on that most gratifying and interest ing occasion.. He could have Wished that the pleasing duty of acknowledging on behalf of the town Mr. Brown's noble gift had been entrusted to other hands, for he confessed lie felt his 'entire inability to do justice. He hoped, however, they would not allow the feebleness of the manner in which he discharged his duty to Weaken. in their estimation 'those 'deep emotions of gtatitade which he could assure Mr. Brown animated the whole community. (Applause.) Bre knew well that he re quired no thanks at their bands, for he had what was of at - better . Value, the, happy. consciousness in his own mind of whit he had accomplished. Still they had a duty to perform;; and this town_ would be uirrate fal if it did not offer and ask him 'to accept beit grateful thanks for a gift which, ie. poin't 'of munificence, was unparalleled in ,the histety of the town. (Applause.) He could dwell . with delight upon the etails connected with the history of that noble institu tion ; yet, as they .weto so well deicribed on he auspi cious occasion of laying' the foundation . stone, he was sure those present would be more glad to bear the elo quence of some of the illustrious strangers present, and he Should - not detain them with many more remarks; but he • must congratulate -Mr. Brown upon the happy completion of the noble institution which had occitpied so much, of his time and 'attentiondaring the last few years, and to express a fervent hope, which that e h wae s sure was shared by every inhabitant of the town, might be long spared to see the fruit of his labour, and its effect upon the rising generatio n. (A pp lause). He hail now, on behalf of the aldermen and burgesses, to accept his princely gift, and begged to tender him, as their official 'representative, the grateful thanks of the people of Liverpool. (Applause). He had still one one pleasing duty to perform, and that was to ask, on behalf ,of the town, Mr. Brown's acceptanet'of a gold medal, whieb, had on one side a portrait of himself, and on the other a•view of the beautiful building in the portico of which they stood, which they hoped that his children's children after him would regard as a permanent memento of that day's proceedings. (Loud applause.) Three cheers were given for the Mayor. Mr. Bitowx briefly returned thanks; and the Mayor then called upon • Lord BROUGHAM, who said—Mr. Mayor 'I can only say, in the Vie w o f faets 'and deeds, words and eloquence are of no avail whatever. We have the g reatest eloquence, that man can bestow . in the fact and deed of Mr. Brown's gift, not on ly I to Liverpool, but to the world. (Loud. applause.) • The MAYOR then called upon the 'Bishop to say a few 'words. The Bight Rev. •Pant.vro said he was not prepared t o make a speech ;. but for Mr: Brown's munificent gift to the town he could assure ,them th a t hi s heart had been lifted up in. ,prayer that that building might have God's blessing upon it; and that it might fulfil every object of social improvement for which it was designed. (Applause.) He hoped that whatever books the work ing men of Liverpool, or any other class,- might take from, that library and read would, through God's blessing, have the effect of enlightening their minds to knowledge, and fostering in all their hearts sentiments of justice and of humanity, and of loyalty and of patriotism, and pf liberty and of obedience—(loud cheers)—and that in that way this would be a centre of blessing to Liverpool for generations to come. (Applause.)' The only other thing which he would try to say was that be joined with them.all in wishing Mr. Brown many, many happy years to enjoy that respect which was His voice paid f t a o il h ed im him by , the people of,Liverpool that day; but if ever there was an occasioii when ho should have wished it perfect it was the present. (Loud npplause.) The Rev. Pr..Raffies was loudly called for, but The MAYOR said he was sure most of them were aware that they had the pleasure of ha vin g in Li v erpool the broth er . of the donor of that beautiful building ; and he was sure that they would be very much gratified if he would be good enough to say a few words. 31r. JAMBS BROWN, of the united S tates, who was received with che ers , ex p resse d his , delight a t seein g the homage paid to his brother, and hoped that the building, which had that day been opened would prove a great blessing to the working classes of this town and all who used it. Lord BROUGHAM said-111r:' Mayer and G entlemen, do not let us part from hence without doing justice to another party,l can ni d e a an t : the people of Liverpool, for their admirable (Loud applause.) •It ise a u t p e on the present occasion. to your good of theimony; in the first , it own ; in the next place, to the, police of thotoWn • government but an honour .to :the people themselves s s al l )ove all a testimony, persons of all ranks 'and of all ages' (es that 40 0 , gathered together, and without one sin 1 have been __ g e,—not merely breach of the peace, but without one single word, sign of. digeontent, or ill-humour. or motion, or (Loud applause.) I have seep many multitudes, — T. won't call theml - I have seen many multitudes , my' time ; but such a sight of Order, and propriety • and goo dfeeling, and good manners as I have witnessed to-day, I have never seen in my life. (Loud applause.) The Mai ox then said that a venerable , gentlemao, who had long resided iin this town, had been Oiled for, but he could•uot see him. (A 1 . 7 . - oite-:Ls" He is tere.' ; ) The flex. Dr: ItiFiLgs, upon being loudly called for, Came forward and said that he wished on that occasion he had been just in the position, which the worthy Mayor said he was in, for- when he was called for, the Mayor said " I can't see him.". (Laughter) lie wished that n'obOdy 'else seen Min. (Laughter and applause.) e The Lord. Bishop of: the Diocese had pleaded that he' could not 'address them, in consequence of his having lost his voice, and was then suffering front illness; and ° in that he was sorry to say be Was hiniseif a Conformist so far. (Laughter:) He said qd fat' he: }ids sail to say that 11e dodfdfaligt; although Wee many'things he shottld rejoice in 'con forming to hi respect to the lord bishop, if, as an humble individual, he might be permitted to do so that of 'sharing in the veneration and respect in which he was held by all. (Cheers.) But he was also suffering from a violent cold, so much so that he could scarcely make himself heard to his esteemed friend who stood near, when that friend did him the honour of being one of his congregation on Sunday night last.. He was happy to say that, he was much better, but still scarcely able to address such 0., mewl*. Bat had he his Mil health, he eceild Only reiterate .*hat aid been said, • and eipres,s his adniKtiOn and gratitude for the mun i fi - Cent gift Of Mr. Wm. Brown, as a resident amongst the people of Liverpool for nearly half a 'century, and he did not know of any occasion in which, if he could have raised his voice, it would have been done with more pleasure than on such an occasion as that. (Applause.) For such' a munificent gift he had no doubt that all would be grateful, and he felt that with such a library much good would be derived, not to the working classes alone, but to all e and quite sure was he that if a right' use Was Made of th at librar y , his . son's situation g in the town would heeopie a sinecure, and that they . *ould.not re dire, ally niagis trates gaols, - and „that the tier° such libraries and similar institutions were multiplied, the more would be Ifie good works observable which they produced. (Applause.) He had also a pleasing duty to perform. The Mayor had been the recipient, on behalf of the people of Liverpool, of the noble building in which they then stood and he (Dr. Raffles) had also a donation, to make. • At h a meeting of the British and: Portita Society—of which so ti e ty.he had uln honour to be the secretary L-it Vas pig resolved to vote that a co py of ,the Holy Scriptures, in all the languages in which it 'tied been ,printed, should be ,presented to the library ; and, if the Mayor would permit him, he would present to the institution those volumes. (Applause.) The Rev. Dr. Raffles concluded by expressing a hope that all the lovers of truth would read that book, and great benefits would be the result, not to the people of this town, but to the country at large Mr. PreTort, the ehairniaii of the Library deninlittee, was neli Called upon to address the ileeting, and Upon his eorning forward, WO greeted With the Most ddthu siestiC applause. re said that he did not eipeat that he should liaire been Called Ipen to 4ddresi .theni.en that i)ceaslori, and therefore,. . lie, hosted that anv nude remarks he might Make would be reeeik'red with kind ne'ss. -Re ass fired thent that this Was one of the proudest and happiest days Of his life. (Applause.) When they liieked bads for ten or twelve years since, when the first seed of that institution was laid, all could but be grati fied with the result, and express their deepest gratitude to the munificent donation of Mr. Brown, and also to the late noble Earl of Derby, for his magnificent present of the museum,' which was to be deposited within the walls of that institution. (Three cheers for the Earl of Derby.) Mr. Picton then Went on to say that Mr Brown • had net drily giVen the mones for the entire ereotimi Of the building, Whieh far eXCeeded what he had first ContelOptated;.-htlit giving the itteiieyh had Wistehed over it with a. foster ing. every Care. (Cheers.. Ili Minding to the gift of the Ceplel4-4- the Holy Sc r iptures, presented by Dr. Rail es, frdni the British and F ore i g n Bible Society, he would r ip oo t s illustrations , ihe also, library sa n ry say that it was th e i n t e n t i on o f th e co mmittee to have books b d y e devoted t we andchl c t hoscrip turalanu sc r a m , b n u tthose who liked t o • study t x onlyeln worksily could search for and gain - the. truth. - Su c h an a ddi t i on to t h e libr ar y wo uld ev i e e be a great acquisition to the student, as he boilld then go forth armed With the - tiiith. itig assured the meeting Ahat the COMMittee, of which lie was only the iteCiti-piece, had done all in its power to accomplish successfully the design of the liberal and noble-hearted donor, he concluded by passing a high eulogium upon Mr. W. Brown, and said that'sue.h an institution would stand .for centuries, as a monument of his munificence;' and hoped that he (Mr. - Brown) might live long td =cam the fruits of it. (Applause ), •- - Mr. W. Eseesssi., for Dumf • ries, was next Called WA to :address a few words to the meeting, and , s as no stranger to Liverpool, the Mayor said he required no further introduction. Upon coming forward he was greeted with most enthusiastic applause. He said that he had not only to apologise for being absent from the meeting last night, being detained on the other sideof the water, so that lie could not possibly - attend, it, but he had also to apologise for the absence of his brother, Who was detained on the Contitieht, perfqraling &Weil of . an inipottant Character to k a. 6datitientai railway company. He ward not possibly be present, but, in his lette`il, IA; deeply regretted that he 'could not be present to take a part in the movement: He thea alluded to the kindness of the mayor in directing attention to his own humble attempt to extend the principles of free public libraries in - this country, but which must sink into isisignificancy,.when he saw standing by his side his -respected friend and fellow-townsman, Mr. Brown, who ,had carried into practical' effect what Others lied been discussing in theory. (Cheats';) That Was indeed a proud day for tiVerpool. (Applatise.). He belieied that the establishment of suchau - haValsiable institutio n would tend to Civilise and ehristiatilse , the Charactei. Of the popiilation. He heli6 - ed it . tirOtild c±tend. the feel inta of peace And aniongst theta, and Nliliere, he would ask, UMW such principles be better extended than ;amongst, a large commercial community ? for peace, -religion, and commerce went hand in hand together ;' :and when those principles-were ,carried• out, they added to the' Prosperity and ,vell-being of the country. He concluded-by wishing every success to the Free Library, and that the donor might live long in health and happi ness to see the fruits of his labours amid munificence .enjoyed by the whole commanity: (A.pplatise.), It having been announced to the Chairnian that Sir 11,011ERT PEEL', Bart., waspresent, and in the 'library, th a t hon. •gentlernati was loudly called for. Cable forward and was received with' great applause. 'lle- said, if the former spealsexs-had,pleaded okeilseS in consequence of not being prePared to addi•eSs.ilieni On such :an. interesting, oecasioin he Certainty was in the same position, and he Mast therefore ask them to tender to him their indulgence, if he ventured to. come forward and address to them a few observations, on the present most interesting occasion. The fact was that he was' merely passing through the town, and on seeing such a vast - assenibly he felt anxious to see what it meant. A former speaker, ho thought it was Dr. Rallies, had said he was suffering from the pressure of a dolkod he was suffering from the smite: jaded. Ike Would gad- that he had-, sine he had been lit the loWn, been suffering front a personal pressure:" (Laughter.) But -he must Say, that what he had witnessed had filled him with the 'deepest admiration for the -character of Mr. Brown. (Applause.) He could conceive nothing more noble or honourable than for a citizen to find hinisalf.o enthusiastically. received by his fell.o4i thsnien. lie (Sir -Robert Peel) tl?> honour of having a seat -in Pat•liament whEn kßrown' r. was there, and he enter 7 pitied 'for him the greatest respect, 4 and looked upon him as• one of 'the • most distinguished of the 'citizens of the United Kingdom. (Applause.) The present was a period when man gained great renown, by deeds of • arms or military achievement, but he could conceive no distinction - more worthy of 'renown than that of a citizen devoting his inirildrlS'o fortune to the social well-being of his fellthir:ta , ;iisnien; And he conceived that Mr.. Lk roWn enjoyed 'a: very great distinction in haVing the ceremony honoured by the Vesence, 'ad:minty, of the most, distinguished man in -England, Lord Brougham. He believed he uttered the sentiments of every gentleman in the room, when he said there was no man in England, for the last forty years, who had' done more to promote the social and intellectual improvement and amelioration of his fellow countrymen than Lord Brougham., (Applause.) Of 'course, it would be quite misplaced in him (Sir Robert) to endeayoar to oifet any more lengthened observations, put he did hope that that great institution, dedicated to the welfare of the commercial•metropolis of England—. dedicated to the welfare, more espeCially of the humbler classes of this district, would tend to promote their happiness and Well-being; and he was certain that if they would avail themselves of the adiatitages itch placed within their grasp, And &ill which, until within a few years past, they were totally debarred—if they would avail themselves of the advantages which their noble fellow-citizen had placed before them,—they would be able to enjoy with greater happinesi and. expectation of success every position which this country could offer; and while in other countries men of _rank and wealth Only could seek to occupy the -high offices of state, here the humblest classes, if they would take advantage. of the facilities offered them, might reach a poM.tioti, which would enable them to redder service not only to their native country, but per'oaps to the universal wor ld. (Loud applause, followed by Three,4o cheers for Sir Robert.") • This closed the speaking, and the parties present afterwards perambulated and inspected the various parts Of the majestic ,building. • FLAGS AND DECORATION"Si &Os At an early hour this nioriiio the Iloyal Standard was hoisted at the Town Hall. Flags were in demand, even the little juveniles had them made up for the occa sion, and from every window and every house-top the British ensign 'floated in the breeze. • CASTLE-STREET. Over the premises of Messrs. Benson and Mallett, stationers and printers, was suspended two large Ameri can flags with the English 'ensign in , the centre. The establishment of Mr. Henry Greenwood was decorated with three flags, and over the shop of Mr. Jackson, clothier, was an elegant Royal Standard. The office of the African Royal Mail Steam Packet Company dis played the British ensign and two other flags ; the offices of the Electric 'telegraph Company were gaily decorated, and here and there a row or Sags of every description extended from one side of the street to the other, and from their tasteful arrangement the street presented a grand and imposing appearance. LORD-STREET. There was a profuse display of flags at Messrs. Barned & Co.'s Bank, and from the windows of Messrs. Higgs &Jones, ironmongers, were suspended three large and elegant banners. At Mr. H. R. Wignall's iron bedstead manufactory (No. 54) two flags were placed in a prominent position. Messrs. Fri,by, Dyke, & Co. invited' about three hundred of their customers to wit ness the procession, principally ladies, who were regaled with wine, fruit, biscuit, &c., the premises being deco rated with numerous flags, tricolor, union jack, &c., and over the new premises, recently erected at the corner of Paradise-street, occupied by Messrs. Hyam & Co., Messrs. Philip, and Messrs. Gillham, there was a magnificent Royal Standard, and flags of every kind were displayed from the windows of every shop. CHURCH-STREET. From Mr. Richmond's shop at the corner of Para dite-steeet, were displayed no less than six flags ; and at every window of Mr. W. H. Tooke's establishment an elegant flag was placed, being eleven in number. Mr. F. W. Promoli, jeweller, had two very tasteful banners erected over his shop, on which were i nscr ib e d " Suc , cess to the Volunteers," " A Free Library for Liver pool; all honour to William Brown for his princely gift," Messrs. Winner A Smith, MVO agents erected THE DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, Ourott - R I, 18601 several large flags—French, English, and American —also one with the name and occupation of the firm. The windows of the Athenanum were filled with the mem pers seteral.ladlos were Adeoninicidated With seats o witness the tirdetsgithi: ITllereri'leremitefisite • rations - made by Messrs. Jeffery, Morrish and Co o Comp ton House. Upwards of 500 ladies and gentlemen were assembled in various parts of the establishment, seats in every window being erected for their accommodation. I Tables were laid out profusely with fruits and wines of every descriptioa. The ladies expressed themselves highly gratified at the kindness and attention shown to them by all the officials. The building was elegantly decorated by flags, and programmes of the procession Were distribitted to each yisitor. The ,Staridard pf Etiglaria add (AIM- dags of all deeciated Liter louse 6gtililislitilerl The various, windows . were crowded with ladies. All customers who expressed a desire to see the procession from•this large establishment, were accommodated; the earliest arrivals having the priofity. BOLD-STREET. The premises of Messrs. Urquhart and Adamson, cabinet makers. Bold-street, were much admired from the numerous flags which adorned the building, the largest of which had a most appropriate motto, " Wel come to our Merchant Prinee." The numerous windows Were.filM agalaxy df i lleatlt t y faShiOn: There 'ere iipwardi of brie htindied Were entertained with champagne, fruit, &e., in abundance. At the termination of the procession a vote of thanks ' was proposed by Dr. M'lntyre, for the elegant enter- • tairunent Messrs. Urquhart and Adamson had provided, and for their kindness in accommodating so many per sons upon that occasion. In seconding the vote of thanks the company all joined in wishing that every success might attend the future efforts of the firm. Mr. Adamson, on behalf of the firm, in responding, said that he was pleased to think that they all had an oppor tunity of witnessing the prooessiott, and thanked all present fdr the good, Wishes they had efpreSsed. Wood, iiphelSteier, large ifiinitier of 16-ita ti6as. The ladies a pressed their thanks to Mr. Wood and Mr. Spoonley, for the attention and kindness shown to them by all the officials of the establishment. The extra ordinary height of Messrs. Shellard & Hodgson's window excited general attention. Refreshments were liberally, cipplied to 200 visitors. , The, shawl emporium of Mr. John Cri,pps presented a grand appearance, and was °ma menta. with three large flags ; there .was suspended in the centre of the street, opposite Messrs. Woolrights, a large flag, with the motto, "Peace—all honour to the brave." The display at Messrs.' Anderson & Son's (No. 42), was much admired : the twelve splendid banners attracted particular attention. The premises of Mr. P. L. Mactaggart were ornamented with 8 flags. Messrs. T. Hughes and Co. invited about sixty ladies and gentlemen to witness the precession; and refresh ments of every kind were abundantly proVided for all. Messrs. Bradley Brothers' elegant and Capacious pre niiSekhaa sit flogs, Mid a large dne eiteriding . to the opposite slidP,,With the dri n i e an battles painted in large letters, viz., Alma,, Inkerman, Balaklaira, . TCherneya, and Soa§tool. ilessrs. ;Bright; S.dif,, and Legge dis p:,„yed, large flags, FrenCli and English. There Were also three flags at Messrs. Smyth and Co.'s, sta tioners (62), and at Mr. J. Wells' toy bazaar (89). The shop of Mr. A. Francis, ladies' repository, was 'beautifully decorated with evergreens —in fact the dis play in the street was magnificent. BERRY-STREET. Messrs. Gabriel and Co., surgeon-dentists, Duke-street, ; corner of Berry-street, had a large display of American, Turkish, and other flags, suspended from the front of their house. A large number of ladies and gentlemen were also invited to view, the procession : 'The iron balusttade of Mes.sis. Bridson; irdniriongers, ,Was Orpd 'Merited Oink Mid White draOei t y. rvir, J. T. nes- W,AS' tastefUlly dlerited. Mr, ',.tas. Kett had tWci splendid banners, With the mottoes— " Annear to the volunteers, the strength of a free country ; and to Win. Brown, the best example." There was a row of nine flags extending from Mr. W. Edgar's piano-forte establishment to that of Mrs. Kirk patrick, Brussels HouSe. The display at Messrs. Abbott's cabinet manufactory was most extensive, there being upwards of eighteen large flags, the largest of which had the motto, " All honour to "Wm. Brown." • GIttAT iIEOR6I4-BTP.EPT. The most attradtip;diAol4 . sheet itns that df the We Understand that ?ar. E. Lewis issued upwards of 1000 invitations to his customers to witness the procession, but we are certain there must have been 1500 persons accOmmodated. Mr. Cruse, manager, and Mr. Powell Evans, leader of the brass band of Park lane station, kindly attended and performed several popular melodies. The, company. were liberally sup plied, with wine; frnitl hisetiits, &e. There *ere also large number of visitors at Mr. John Rogers' drapery establishment, the premises being decorated with a Royal Standard. At No. 54, there was a large piece of canvas placed above the door of the shop, with the motto, " The defenders of our homes." Mr. J. Harrison, dyer, No. 34, three flags ; R. M. •Squire, musicseller, No. 65, six flags; H. Tropes. No. 14, four flags; Mr.. Huntington, No. 47, two flags; Littlejohn and Co., No. 31, eight flags. A large ensign floated front the top of the shop of Mr. loseph 10:1 . 1700i there *eh altd fedr flags front the *lriddWs; the cornice being tastefully decorated with festoons of evergreens. Amongst the most descriptive and not the least appropriate of the displays along the route of the procession, was one exhibited by Mr. Vaughan, the wholesale newsagent of Brownlow-hill. It consisted of a large white banner, upon which were portrayed life sized figures of a number of newsvendors disposing of the papers of the day, and surrounded with numerous pictorial announcements of all the literary magazines and other current literature. As the procession passed glomdlaiettee:Streo; d, tei . or docirg a dficive. Mr. ,Yanglian'§ premises.. the flag Was very ieriera.f . and jni.3tl a,dinifedi as it displayed considerable taste in design and skill in execution. . SdITTII FREE LENDING LIBRARY, UPPER PARL(AMENT-STREET. Tile diSPI4 dt this eStablishiai ent was, i ung ue, and highly complimentary to the "Herd of was.. & I t .A! . number of flags were displayed, many of them hearing appropriate mottoes, among which we may mention a large • brown banner, with the motto, "Brown is our colour and A Pict-on," and round the border " Nothing; like a good, rich, Brown." There were also flags bear ing mottoes complimentary to the volunteers, and to the chairman 'mid deputy 7 cha i irrnan of the libraries. A betintitill basket df thidis *as sd Artd!igind as to enable those on the premises to deposit it in the carriage - while Mr. Brown was in the - ad of passing; bat owing pro4ssithi not keeping thb Middle of the - road; thia . ,Vvry appropriate eonaPlinieilt,*as ;HE BANQUET IN ST: GEOAGE'S4IALL his *as the great 'eVent of ..the day, and perhaps an no former occasion has St.. George's-hall presented such a grand and imposing scene. The hall was decorated with various works of art, amongst which was an un touched phOtographic portrait of William Brown, by Mr. Keet, of Lord-street and Castle-street, directly behind, the chairman, which was universally ad -mired, as the most correct likeness that has b een gi%'en Ur that goittediat: • The hall Was fitted tip to gibe deconhttodritidri„td Odd guests, Unimigst whoul, was a latg'e hilniher . of the aristocracy of eae tOvht and county, including a galaxy ofLancashire beauty that has scarcely ever before been assembled together O t i previous . occasion. :.The riestS raised .table,, el±ltending n early. the* , Mit, lthigth dt the Na l, dad wereeited billowing order The Mayor, i e ayor, T. D Anderson, in the chair. On his right were—William Brown, Esq.; Lord Brougham ; J ames Brown, ESA.; Hon. A. Egerton, M.P.; Sir John %W -ring • Archdeacon of Liverpool , the R ecorder, Ca ptain Mends, R.N.; Lieutenant-Colonel Bouifie:l; Captainl,.Rev. D.r. Raffles, Thos. 13azley s -Esq., M.P.; M a jor Walter. Capt. Thomas Hargreaves; John. G. Brown, E Luckraft, R.N.; Deputy Recorder, Professor Sedgwick, Captain ralkner, M a yor Of Manchester 1 . Mr. Stevens, Atqat.or .0116A01.1Nir: Tdinliasdri; .1 - eftery, - Cliairtan of General Arranger : 666B Continittee ; Win. R. Brown; Jas. A. Picton, Esq., Vice-chairman; on whose left were—Bishop of Chester; Lord Stanley ; Honduras Minister ; Sir J. P. K.' Shuttlewortb, Bart. ; Thos. B. llorsfall, Esq., M.P.; Lieut.-Colonel Maclver ; Win. Ewart. Esq., M.P.; John Ireland Blackburne, E sq ., Captain John Hargreaves; Chairman of Dock Board; Col. Mount Stephen ;. Rector of Liverpool; Col. Smyth ; Tucker, Esq., U.S. Consul; Mr. De . Hamel,' Peters burr, ; A. llArnilton,„Bisq: ; the Stipendiary' Magis trate ; rhonias isartier, Esc' j Mafd of tuncitster • th e Hon. Secretary; Lieutenant lathes C. frown; and Gl. Arkle, Esq., Vice-President ; and , amongst the dis tinguished company present .was Major Boutikoff i Aide de-Camp to the Emperor of Russia. The centre table in the hall was occupied by the ladies of 'Mr.' Brown's family, Who added not a little to the adornment of the nleeting: In the body of the ball were arranged fddrttctl iibli§g; which Weii occupied by the magistracy, the aldermen, the mertilierg dr the council, the members of. the Docks and Harbour. Board. the Select Vestry ; and indeed every official board within. the toWn rind suburbs were represented, and nearly every . person of note or standing in the town, with their fami lies, (as far as the confined space of the hall would allow,) attended to do honour to the occa sion. The galleries were filled with ladies, whose dresses, coni,biniil all the requisites that taste and art Could combine, added much tti the bunny of the scene. Their smiles were,. no doubt, a great encotiragtment to inany of the speakers to pursue a longer line of eloquence than _they had intended when they first commenced their " few words" in reply. In the orchestra were placed the bands of the Ist Lancashire Artillery and the local enmpariy of Pensioners, conducted by Mr. S. Badd. They played with great taste, selections from Zampa, Anna Bolena, and other operas, with ass innumer a bl e iituaber of waltzts, dances, etc., much to the delight and amusement of the thousands assembled; and their endea vours were crowned with success, rot the/ received the applause of all present. The dinner was furnished by Mr. Morrisb t and we will only say that there was not one complaint made as as to his arran g e m ents or supply, the subjoin e d bill of fare will clearly show : SIDEBOARD. Barons of Beef, Spiced Rounds Beef, and Boars' Heads. TURTLE SOUP. Pieds de Tortue, en Matelotte. A, la Kitts. Poalardes it la Bechamel en OW. Tongitc B ' Hams. Game pies. Cotelettes de Tortue, Roast Turkeys Larded. Boned Do. farcie aux Laninie de limuf, a la Bechamel. Qallantines of Veal. Roast Capons Larded. Gallantines de Faisans. Roast Pheasants, Black Cocks, de Volatile, Aspics, Lobste: Gel& de Dantzic. rouse, Partridges, Mayonnaises Salads, Salads it la Busse. Cremes k la Portugaise. Compotte des Abrieette au Rie. M er ingues en Miroton I. la Creme de Vanille. Pattisserio Melee. ' Do. 1 la. Macicioine de Fruit. Gateaux a la NeapoMaine aux Abricilts. Vol au Vents la ] loyal. Charlottes a la Victoria. iot-househssSEßT. Grams DESSERT. AP P,Ie Filberts; , French. Pears, American s, Walnuts, Savoy Cakes, Crystallised Fruits. Sparkling Moselle, Spark ingCh ampagne, Hock, Claret , • • Port, Sherry. Shortly after se ven o ' c l oc k the principa l g uests arrived at the hall, and their appearance WaS announced by Mr. Toole, the toast-master from London, proclaiming, with a loud voice, the name of each gentleman. It is scarcely necessary to say that the arrival of the Mayor, William Brown, Esq., Lord Brougham, and the Bishop of the Diocese, was welcomed with the most enthusiastic cheering. The guests having b een a ll assembled, the Toast Master rose and proclaimed silence, while the Rev. Reeler Campbell said grace. After the company had done ample justice to the rare delicacies supplied to them by the competent hand of Mr. Morrish, the trumpet sounded, and silence being proclaimed, The Toast-master said—Gentlemen, I proclaim silence ' while the Rector r e t urns thanks. The Rev. Rector Campbell having discharged This duty, The MATOR rose and proposed "The Health of the Queen," In doing so he said that this couqtry bad a right to be proud of having such a sovereign; fur while she was an ornament to the whole world as a sovereign, she was equally admired as a wife and a mother. :(Cheers.) The toast was drank with vociferous applause, the bands playing " God f4stve the Queen s " aeeenipadied by the organ. • • ~• . . The- Ma.toit isext-pre-: the heAthAif the lirinee Consort, the Prince of Wales, add the rest of thaid,al family. He, enlarged upon' the conduct of the trince Consort since he had become the partner of her Majesty, and said that -there never had heed one single word of blame raised against the Consort since he had occupied the high position of the husband of the Queen ; and as to their son, he • had gained the admiration and the respect of all the countries which he had visited. This 3 toti o w it a t s h d o t o tin i l t t i avlithhisitt,gt6oeniapteisittrieeririe `Diocese;"Tlic tta.ry htisla s m ee i gh . propoeod BisliOP arid, cadray er th which was responded td with all due The LORD BISHOP, in returning thanks, "said, in reply to the compliment that had been passed upon him; that it was not often that his voice failed him; but he Most sincerely regretted that it had done so on the present occasion. Still he wished to say a word or two on the subject of that day's gathering. He wished to thank the Mayor for the kind spirit in which ha had in troduced his and the health of the Clergy, to that great meeting. (Applause.) After eulogising the gift of Mr. Brewn,,the Bishen said that the. Clergy of the town of Liverpool were elf wall anitidqs, With hiniself, pr - orziote . education, and he believed that there WaS riot n Mere zealous body of clergymen to be found than thoSe in Liverpool in promoting that object. He was himself proud of the clergy of Liverpool. He concluded by passing a high compliment on Mr. Brown for his exer tions in the course of education, and by saying that he was quite sure that those exertions would always be carried out by the clergy and himself, and also by all other ministers of Christian truth. 'The Mkron then proposed the health of "The Army, the Navy, and the Volunteers," and in so doing, dfter donifilinienting the finny and the navy for their heroic coildrict bi \ past days; he Said tliati ihrhildeter the services or the volriateeta be Called into requisition, he had not the, smallest doubt brit that they would perform their duty. He frilly agreed With the expres sions that had been Used by Lord,Palrrierita, that the only way to prevent War was to be prepared tar it, and that the volunteer niovenlent had shown that England was always ready to defend her rights, and that with such a force as theynow had in the volunteer compa nies, they might be safe from invasion. He concluded by giving the toast, and coupling with it the names of Colonel Smith for the army, Captain Meads for the navy, and for the Volunteers, Lieutenant-Colonel Maclver, of the artillery, and Lieut.-Colonel Bousfield, of the rifles. (Great cheering.) This toast was. drank with three times three, the bands nlayirtg; the "British Grenadiers," and "Rule Britanrtia," in most excellent style, and amidst the most enthusiastic cheers of the company. Colonel Ssirroi briefly returned thanks oil behalf of the array, arid said that; as an officer in that profession, he We.a . pilid of the podded he held, as it had always achieved hdriCtirs •beyerid . the .ainlies of all other countries, and would always do so. Captain MENDS, of the Majestic, replied in appro priate terms on behalf of the NaVy. He said the army had done its duty, and the navy had never shrunk from doing the same. Col. 111•Ivea next came forward, and was received with the greatest amount of enthusiasm. He entered into some particulars with reference to what had occurred, and, in the course of his remarks, was several times interrupted, particularly so when he said that he had been, by the arrangement committee, treated with-she would not call it disrespect, —but he was placed in a " adnsiderable fix;" as the Arriericans said. (Daughter:) But the-feet was, that Major Bourne *as on • tile Corithiera,thid did riot litidW Of the affaigeniefits, and by accident he had been thrust, quite uno4leCadlt; Into the position of commanding officer. Mr. M'lver was proceeding at sonic length to go into private matters, but he was met by loud cries of " Keep to the question," and said that he should not have attended there, had he not been requested by the Mayor to explain a question which was - simply, that the Arrangement Committee was not to be blamed, nor were the volunteers, but as the com pany were not disposed to hear him, he would only say that he wished every prosperity to the volunteer move nent; and then resumed his seat: Botisirsim also briefly returned thanks, arid stated that he Ina ritideratoOd the gallant gentleman to say lie had done his duty td the ivolunteers—a remark which Was received with great cheering, but unfortunately his remarks were perfectly inaudible to the reporters.. TheMaiaii againi rase,. aid, ,i.ii eloquent terms, proposed the health Of " Wm. Eiq., the donor of the building." His Worship's speech wag, lidWever, almost entirely an echo of the observations he had made at the morning meeting in the library, which has been given above. Mr. Wm. BicowN, upon rising,.was loudly cheered. He said : I have looked forward with some solicitude to the period when we should be able to open the Free Library 'and Museum, and I assure you it has given me,very great pleasure this morning that my wishes have been constimmated in my being able to hand it over to trip fidendi out tortity Mayor to be placed it the han ds of the CorporatiOri, perniatient body;, whieh eec a r es to it the advantages of the management and C o ntrol, in perpetuity, of gentlemen whom my fellow-townsme n from time to time are pleased to elect for the superin tendence and regulation of our local affairs. Although it is impossible for me to feel otherwise than gratified at the general approbation that my conduct has met with, considering the • position in which Providence has placed me in this increasing and prosperous community, I bate done nothing more than what I considered dety it giving assistance to build the Museum and Lib'ra'ry: Wiled the tepresentatiVes of nil fellow citigens deenied it light W ask the' to' sit for ,my portrait and. that marble statue ilovY pfegented - to your view, and when numerous addresses were presented to me from various literary, scientific, religious, scholastic, and other learned societies, so totally illieXpected and uulooked for, they were really almost enough? td Otir my head. I, however, trust an d ho p e that I have had ballast endilOtOntairitain my equilibriunion d tha those honours have neither riiride rife p• r esu.mptuous nor vain. Although my mind is not stored Cali that literary lore which is possessed by many of the noble- Men and gentlemen present, and although I have no t the tact, the talent, no r• the memory to bring forward such arguments and illustrations as will impress on the aiiiitcls of all the inestimable value of knowledge, I nevertheless feel strongly that the cultivation of our intellects, by every M e a ns in our power ; contributes to 'otir happiness, arid makes tis more respected and more riiefril to these aroundtis: Idleness is the greatest fortune Can Befall airy, Mari; but those who are fond of reading, if they hafe no other Pafrsniti never cart he idle. We ought to encouroae boys to read Well-selected moral and amusing novels. It is of much importer-lei, ad it leads them to look to biography, travels, and history, and paves the way to a taste for the .arts and sciences, every step in which gives pleasure and prevents listless ness and idleness.. The want of invigorating and rational' atnusements, at proper seasons, and useful employment, too frequently leads to immoral and vicious pursuits, dud I Millis tsid nlttst all feel that a well-selected library . adds in prelrentirig these No matter in what posi tion Of life a Mari's lot is east, the better Itiforined he is, the more her respected , and the more be influences the bircle airliin him: What would the power and social Pdsitiod of England lie Withorit air commerce Where would our commerce be without smile kneatiedge of political economy ; the aid of the c hemist, the bet-Mists the mechanic, the engin eer, and others, who, with per- severing industry, cultivate t he arts and sciences ? Civilisation is greatly indebted to those gentlemen. , \Vithaut their aid, we should be little better than the untutored Indian. who lives from day to day on o a the precarious resources of the forest, and wile .k.rthiwa nothing of the comforts and conveniences of a cm n civilised lifo: When I had the honour of addressing you is ha dti the d. of laylog the foundation stone of ; the library, I expected that *a Were on the eve, through the means of the Atlantic telegraph and science, Of being brought into hourly communication With the Western World. The problem has been solved—which is - an important fact—of our having sent messages ,800 miles through the Atlantic ocean, as 300 communications were made between the New and Old World by the servants of the company before the cable, from some cause or other, was so in j ured that it gradually ceased to speak. I still hope, as experiments are being made by the tivited talents of America and Europe, we may soon find a cable that will meet the duty it has to perform, and enable its to communicate with our transatlantic friends as rapidly as we do. with those in London or Edinburgh. Every day is bringing to light some new discovery. Had we possessed the knowledge fifty years ago which geologists have now acquired, many bitter disappointments would have been prevented, and much treasure have been saved, in looking for coals and Other minerals where none are 'to be found. l am sangitine that the Library and Museum, from the valuable Works which will be found there, will contain informa tion that will prevent much loss of time and many of those disappointments to our thoughtful and inquiring people, as there they will have an opportunity of referring to the specification of all existing patents, and more or less information on every subject interesting to mankind; and the five literary and scientific societies which have been grafted en the Library and Museum, in the course of its erection, cannot fail to turn to the best ectonat tine knowledge that is contained within its walld. The great advantage of education is shOWn in every movement of our lives. Officers of the army and militia, whose duty it is to inspect the drilling of uneducated recruits, are very much struck with the rapid progress that educated Volunteers have made in the knowledge of their duties in So abort a period. The time has happily gone by when it was considered d a ngerous to instruct the people. Nothing i s more satisfactory than to see how knowledge enables the labouring classes to understand and appreciate the 'ad vantages that they and their country derive from improved machinery. The more we are instructed the more we value the advantages we possess over ev er y other nation, and the less we are exposed to any mis understandings amongst ourselves. Every day we live we see the importance of putting within reach of the masses the means of getting instruction. It is a mo s t important element in securing to us the freedom of the press and of discussion,' and that knowledge which is necessary to amend our laws and to convince all of the advantages of a Constitutional Government. Ido not believe there ever was a period in the history of the ' country. when we were a more united people, and more . determined to support the honour and dignity of the nation and the stability of the throne, now occupied by our virtuous and illustrious Queen, who sets a estiod example to every crowned head in the world. Mr_ Maydr, my lords, ladies, and gentlemen, it is impossible to conclude the observational have ventured to make Without expressing to you all, collectively and indi- Vidually, that I cannot find words sufficiently strong to make known what I feel, and how much I nun overpaid by your kindness and reception for my endeavours to add something to the useful institutions of our country- Mr. Brown concluded by proposing," The Health o f t h e House of Stanley." Lord STANLEY, who was received with great cheer ing, again and again renewed, said—l rise with greet pleasure to return thanks on behalf of that w f i a c m h i t l u y r o n f s. goodwill— (loud which,l am a member, for the honour which you have paid us in drinking thi s toast. You have drunk tothe it with a degree of warm th and cordiality h that which might otherw ise be a more official Compli ment into a mark of per sonal kindness and applause) — and if an y thing could add compliment and the courtesy of such a reception from such an assemblage, it would be the fact that this toast has been proposed by a gentleman whose position to-day we all envy, and whom we all justly agree in considering as the hero of this occasion—as the Centre and most. prominent figurein the ceremonies of this day. (Cheers.) Gbataoie-csnaehtu behalf; ug l ecs c hee nen y, o(7 , tulo u tiel n tal f rr o vve,A r n edea a lprl t e. e n)r l ao Y mtw i a'rn the , o be y representative of my family w h o i s a bl e t O present here ill ts n e y ani ssts f u a t ah t r h see e h fs eTeacni iussi, e e x aoo c nn u se fd hfi ssl , i a t ß inr e i t a i n t kw e eh a t b a o l etat there is no man sitting in this room who feels e deeper and ttloie cordial interest in the perma- T e 6 dmidAte ii . rosperity of that noble uudertaking which 'ffa,s Coliir.l6nW these years ago, and of which this morning has witn'eesda` .th`p triumphant inaugu ration. Gentlemen, these are not nietely, idle words, for many years ago, long, I bellet'o, ikfore there was any talk of a public library for the town Of Liverpool, while the late Lord Derby was still employed in forming that large collection of objects of natural history which occupied so much of his time d of his thoughts, the question was discussed between hint and his inardediate sticcessor as to what should be nitiniate destination of that collection, and they agfeek*ithont a moment of hesitation or doubt, that there WO xio' place which had upon them and upon their family _claims so strt as those of this town of Liveriobl, , and tha there was no place in which a large assemblage of the wonders of nature might be more usefully and more appropriately deposited. They knew, as we all know, that the commerce and the intercourse of Liverpool are as cosmopolitan as science herself ; and that there is no country in the world so remote or so barbarous where Liverpool men, where Liverpool capital and enterprise inditstry halie not contrived to find their way—giving and receiving, the ; Mutual blessings of trade , Lord Derb y left the eXecution of that design to others. Mr. Brown in that respect more fort - di:ate, we Ifitriessed with his own eyes the accomplishment of the oblect Which he had in view. He has told you, in the plain language of sincerity and truth, that he is amply repaid by the feelings which have been shown this day, and those which were evinced three years a g o, when the first stone of that building was laid ; and we, as the repre sentatives of the donor of. the Derby Museum, are equally ready to tell you of the gratification which we feel in Witriessiag the enthusiasm with which men of all classes —I need riot add of all parties—have come forward to testify their acceptance of the gift which has been offered to theni, and the appreciation of the advantages 014 are henceforth open tdthem. You, gentlemen , as ditiieria of ti,irefpool; maY feel a legitimate pride in the noble building Which adorns the hill opposite, and you may think with equally legitireate satisfaction of the encOuragement which the' contents of that building will give to the cause of education and science in this:district. Hear, hear.) You may reflect and that is a feeling in which we all share—you may reflect with pleasure on the fact that by far the greater part of that work has been accomplished by a townsman. But besides the architectural, besides the intellectual, and besides the local point of view, there is another point of view in which I think it is worth while to contemplate undertakings of this description. Public enterprises undertaken for the public benefit by private individuals are important in this respect ; that they furnish a proof—only, I hope, one proof amongst Many, but still a conspicuous proof—that by Many of those who are possessats of wealth in this country; wealth is valued not merely for the pleasure whieli it art give, not for the sake of an objectless accumulaticin df riches---:(applause)- - not even for the sake of the social poster Wilich it call Confer, but rather for the opportunities of paid. Usefulness . Which it affords, and for the return of publid eeteeni and of public gratitude which it may be the nieatis of securing. (Loud cheers.) Gentlemen, while that impression prevails, and I believe it does prevail largely and increasingly amongst the wealthier classe s of this country,—while those who are owners of any good thing, be it money or be it social position, or be it power,—they feel that they hold that which they hold ; not as possessors. for their own use, but as responsible trustees for the peOple at large. (Loud cheers:) , While that conviction prevails and increases in thli Counti‘y; I believe' that the words which Mr. Brown his Used jtisi lio'w will be strictly verified; and whatever events Mal itwait its at hohie or abroad, —and we live in times which hole viititeSSed strange events, and may witness many more, —England will present to the nations of the world a sight rare at all times ; and' sight perhaps unusually rare in Europe at the preserit moment, a sight which, although one of the rarest, is also one of the proudest which the world has to slow— a sight, I mean, of a contented and united people. (Cheers.) Let me return you my best thanks, and I beg to drink all your good healths. (Great cheering.) Mr. THOMAS BAiLEY, M.P. for Manchester, who was received with great cheering, saidr—The duty and the honour deVolde Upbti me of proposing a toast which I venture to antieipate th l feceivc your cordial approba tion. In a great constitutional country like our own, it is our benefit, as well as our pride and honour, to have art harmonious government, which hi its several fornii Unites . Inn three great estates of the realm—the Crown, the Lords; and the Commons. (Applause): I have at this moment the honour of proposing to you the toast of the " House of L ords? ' Lord BROUGHAM, on rising, wad lenay cheered. I have in the first place to thank you Veiy sincerely and very heartily for the kindness with whic'h u have received the mention of my name in connection with this toast ; but I have next to return thanks for that illustrious assembly of which I am an unworthy member, yet a member intimately con versant with its character, and entirely persUaded of its absolute necessity far maintaining the liberties of the country, governmint—a form of government t w hioli alone liberty can exist. It is unn u.ude under n d de cuiicd r form of needless to say that we have often complained of the House of Lords, which, in its preserimitiVe capacity — I avoid purposely the name " Con n erativ," because that -has become a party word-4 hich it is Moil essentially a part of our happy constitution, we have sometimes had reason to complain, and none more than myself occasionally—(laughter)—of its operating, not merely as a break to prevent tao accelerated and dangerous a speed of the machine, ba freqkiently, et the same time—l won't say frequently, but occastonallyat the same time operating as an obstruction to the progress of the machine, and an obstruction to the improititlent of the people. (Cheers.) - Occasionally I have had to complain of this myself ; but if in the course of thirty years' empe= rience of the House of Lords I have had one or two in stances where it appeared to me to exceed its natural an'd letsitiinate functions, and to obstruct rather than to presero; I bsve also, in not the same experience of the House of COITIViOTtSi but in an experience of two thirds of that time in the Hot's! , of Commons, and since I left it in observing the. House of Commons, though not experiencing it, had to complain of that house also; and sometimes I have found it to be as obstructive as ever the House. of Lords was. Yet, what is this butt saying that these admirable institutions, although seve rally much to be lauded and admired, but only in union entirely to be accepted as the best form of government that' exists, or that has ever been known among men to exist ; are, nevertheless, human institutions—(cheers)-- that they are in the hands of men ; that they are the work of Men ;• and that, therefore, they partake of that ' necessary infirmity of human nature which leads to no man, and no mere and no institution of men being perfect—being exempt Rani error, or being sometimes exempt from blame. (Hear, hear i and cheers.). But it does not follow from this that I entertain the shadow.of a doubt either of the House oftommons being admi rably suited for its purpose, and of both together forming the happiest system of government that mare has ever been allowed by Divine Providence to make for himself. I once dined here, two years ago, at the t S tgioil e .wla c e dn i n a d: l a ana S ndu c dd i t e h n tteh c h e eecna b o wp n laie g tnsh r y e e I s uv, s vte a sr ed w eb h vuo i ebt c rht h y, staewhrl large ee s ts ahganhendldtd ago, ue i as n rmyelwr t . oe h eru i ly s si ,to a degree Which before that time I had never seen ; but I now begin to feel, as the president of that congress, a certain dez r e e o f j ea lo us l of what I see before me, wrnen 'Cu grru r ty y „. _now meeting in this town two years ago. J. Ireland Blackburne, Esq., proposed the toast of " The county members—Mr. Egerton and Mr: Legit." 'He believed these young mPn had.performed their duties assiduously iu the House of Commons. The Hon. A. EGERTON, M.P., who was received with cheers, said—l have to thank you for the mode in which you have received this toast ; and I have to thank Mr. Ireland Blackburne for the way in which he has pro posed it. The occasion on which we have met leads me into this difficulty. I know that, while I am standing up, in the remarks I have to make, I must not in the least allude to politics. I know that !Lam in the position of a gentleman who filled the position which I occupy now with great credit to hint self for many years. I think the show we had in the streets this morning, in which so many volunteers engaged, testifies that the acquiescence is general, not only among the higher classes, but that it extends through all classes throughout England. Mr. Gilbert Henderson, the Recorder for the borough, proposed " The Literary Institutions of the country and Lord Brougham." Lord BROUGHAM, in responding, said the company must be quite tired of hearing his voice. If they were not tired of hearing him, he was tired of speaking. T. B. H ORSFALL , Esq., M P., said, on behalf of him self and his honourable colleague, whose absence he regretted, he begged to return his best thanks for the complimentary manner in which the toast had been received. Mr. WM. EWART, M.P., then came forward and said he had been called upon to offer a few observations upon free public libraries ; but considering the lateness of the hour, he would be very brief, as he should have other Opportunities of speaking on the subject.. After a few appropriate remarks, the honourable gentleman con cluded by proposing " Prosperity to the Museum and Library Committee of the Town Council." (Cheers.) Mr. PICTON briefly returned thanks. In the course of his remarks. he said that one of the firm of Brown; Shipley, and Co., who resided on the other side of the Atlantic, but was a relation of their worthy and esteemed friend Mr. Wm. Brown, had given a donation Of £l,OOO, to be expended in books suitable and appro priate for the working classes. , (Cheers.) Archdeacon JONES proposed the health of the Mayors of Manchester, Chester, and Lancaster, to which each of the above gentlemen briefly returned thanks. Their. observations were, however, inaudible to the reperters,, who were placed a few yards from the chairman, from whom their worships were at a 'great distance. JAMES. BROWN, Esq., of New York, said :—Mr. Mayor, my lords, ladies, and gentlemen, it affords me great pleasure to be permitted this evening to rise to propose your health, Mr. Mayor, as the chairman on this magistrate interesting occasion, occupying the position ofchief relieved so im time is o n f o tthis distant important w it eu town. you will am h e ed f that tom the responsible duties which you now disch e arf e e nte,e Much dignity and honour to yourself; and d ethers feel assumed that the cordaisaslembi assembly will follow to I?ealth , and happiness of this largo the community ; but. from the testimolnv)s-hleshlezr from th e' a a t ie li d av th e t a loss to decide which passed before us to-day, .am a y oc o c u u t p o y. w hte v: e r vi station ewing you lthe may hereafter seen scenes s e wo uld be diffm. lt t • point o poi has most axed my ettentwiohnic.h pAassst.urannogbeserrviseasobymettihmosees impressed with o b j ects at. h ome ; and thoug h it proceedings anything • that would out *oht e inm organisede this the hearts of all who in stok part in tt s ering England as de times. past, ose w illind i ee t a l nl i tyob' their forming so large and imposing a extensiveorganisa volunteers were unknown, I was, perhaps, not them,art more strucky the of ethhp: procession. Th e rapid and tion of this force throughout the country is impressive— the result of a wisely-directed national impulse to provide permanently for, the. security.of _your beloved Queen, your liberties, your homes, and all you hold most dear. Such an expression.of the tuitional mind of a free people deserves, and has gained, the respect and admiration of other countries, and of none more so than my own, the United States of America, relying mainly, as they do, on the same organisation, and I believe that the cordial and enthusiastic reception which the Prince of Wales meets everywhere in the United States, as the represen ', tative of your Queen, and heir to the throne, is a true, because a spontaneous and voluntary expression of the friendly feelings' entertained by the great body of our people towards the Country. One word more, Mr. Mayor, with your petraiks?on: I cannot resume my seat without expressing how deeply / feel ; and am im pressed with the honour this day oonfeifed upon my brother in connection with the formal opening of the library which it has been his privilege to erect for this town. His family will ever value and appreciate the i distinctions by which your Council and his fellow-towns men have honoured him and desired to preserve his memory by placing his portrait in the libra r y , and the statue which has this day been uncovered in this splendid hall ; but they will feel eleri Mote gratification in the thought that his name will stand cennected with an institution which will be of lasting benefit to the community amongst whom he has so long resided, mid that a kind Providence has permitted him this day to set completed. May his life be long spared to witness its usefiiness, and hereafter may it serve to remind those who shall benefit by it, as well as others, that his ability to bestow this gift was dii to the blessing of God upon persever ing and upright industry. Allow me now to propose " The health of the Mayor of Liverpool." The M.av - 0,. in consequence of the lateness of the hour to which the proceedings had extended, very briefly returned thanks, rent - y..l.lring that all ought to be grateful for the munificent testitmmial they had, that day, received from Mr. Brown. Ile elpressed his grati tude for the manner in which Mr. Jame s Drown - had just mentioned his name, and hoped that as the interests of the two countries, America and England, were iden tical, they would ever remain on friendly terms. (Great cheering.) Sir Jonst Bowling° proposed " The good old town of Liverpool, and the trade thereof." He said he would simply observe that it would be a waste of words to dwell on this subject after' what they had all seen to-day and yesterday, the fact being, that like the Pyramids, the nearer one approached to them the more gigantic did they appear to be this ; was precisely the case with the trade of Liverpool. Sir. John concluded by joining in warmly thanking Mr. Brown for his most valuable gift, and proposiug the toast. CHARLES TURNER, Esq., chairman of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, was received with loud cheers. He said :—Mr. Mayor, my lords, and gentlemen; I beg that the noble baronet who has proposed the "Town and Trade of Liverpool," will accept my grateful thanks for the honour that he has done to me in mentioning my t name with that toast ; and gratified as I always am to be numbered amongst the merchants and traders of Liver pool, I cannot but feel more than ordinary pride at being called upon to be spokesman upon the present occasion, when we are met to celebrate the municipal gift which has this morning been made to the town by one of its most princely merchants, who, in bestowing upon the inhabitants of Liverpool a portion of that great wealth which he has acquired during his long and active mer cantile career—(cheers) —in the town, has set an example which I hope may be followed by others of our merchant princes ; and has shown that some, at least, of the merchants of Liverpool do not seek to amass wealth for the mere purposes of the acquisition, but for the many useful and desirable purposes to which that wealth may be devoted. I hope that the Free ' Library may be productive of all the good to the community which is expected from it, and that Mr. Brown may yet live many years to enjoy the sight of its benefits. (Cheers.) But, sir, the merchants and traders of Liverpool are not only willin g c , to give liberally of that wealth which is the fruit of their active and laborious exertions, but they are willing to turn out when the occasion calls for it, in defence of the lives and property of their fellow-townsmen. No county has come forward more actively and promptly in support of the volunteer movement than the county of Lancaster, and no town has shown itself more zealous than the men of Liverpool; indeed, we claim for Col. Bousfield, a merchant of Liverpool, the honour of initiating a movement now acknowledged to be of the most valuable description, and we must not forget that our friend Col. Brown, whose munificence we this day celebrate, has buckled on his armour at a period of life when most men take it off. I beg again to thank the noble lord who has done me the honour to connect my name with them. .Tne Stipendiary Magistrate, Mr. Raffles, proposel the health of "The strangers." The Honduras Minister briefly responded to the toast. Lord STANLEY then proposed the " Lancashire Witches," a toast which was most enthusiastically called for ; and the banquet was brought to a conclusion after an evening spent in a manner that was at once most gratifying and memorable. Magnificent fire works were displayed in the evening ; in the north in the field between Great Homer-street and Netherfield Road, opposite the end of Adelaide street at the south in the field at the top of Upper Hill street, near the Parliament Fields ; and in the east on the top of the reservoir in Kensington. At each place there was an immense concourse of spectators. The character of the fire works reflected great credit on the parties who superintended this department of the fes tivities: The following was the programme : Ill u mination of Bengal Lights. Display of Crfrason Fire. Rocket discharging Bright Stars. Shell of Bright Stars. A Large fixed Piece, with a Yellow Centre Scroll, Wheel changing to Vertical Wheel of Green and Crimson Fire, finishing with a display of Brilliant Fire, Marooned. Ascent of Rockets with Golden Rain. Shell, with Showers of Golden Rain. A splendid Diamond Piece, commencing with a Double Vertical Wheel of Varied Colours, changing to Diamond Figure in Brilliant Fire and Revolving Circle of beautiful colours, tinishin,g with large Radii of Golden Fire. Rechets with Variegated Stars. Shells of Meteor Golden Stars, and Raining Fires. Horizontal Wheel of Rapti Evolution, throwing Crimson, Green, and Purple Balls to a great height, and discharging numbers of Rockets displaying a great variety of change. Rockets of large size, with Yellow Stars. Tourbillons._ _ -. • Shells of Golden Comet, Stara. Superb Rainbow Circle, displaying the most beautiful Chang ink Co'ours, forming afterwards a splendid Figure of Revolving Sunflowers, concluding with a brilliant Cascade of Checquered Fires. Tourbillons. Rockets of Fiery Snakes. Shells of Brilliant Colours. A fixed Piece of 20 feet diameter, of beautiful design, forming a Chain of Brilliant Saxon Wheels of changing colours, the Centre Wheel displaying the T r u e L over's K not, concluding with Showers of GlAtering Fire. Rockets with Comet Stars. Rockets with Crimson Stars. Tourbillons of large calibre. Shells of Crimson Stars. A beautifuisPiece, commencing with a Coloured Vertical Wheel. changing to a Large Figure with a Scotch Star, with innumerable Diamond Lights and Chinese Flyer, finished with a superb Piece of Chinese Chequer Work in Brilliant Fire, Reports, Ste. Rocket with Single Floating Light. Rocket with Purple Stars. Tourbillons ascending to a great height, forming Pyramids of Fire. Shells of Fiery Snakes. A splendid fixed Piece, with Myriads of Diamond Lights and Coloured Wheels throwing jets of Brilliant Fire in every direc tion, finished with a brilliant display of Fire Ragonnent. Rocket of the Largest Calibre, with Purple, Green, and Crimson Fire. Tourbihons of great size. Monster Shells, with Rain of Glittering Fire. A Piece or large extent. displaying every colour of the Rain bow, crowded with Wheels of Saxon Fire continually changing colour, concluding with a superb Sun of 50 Radii. A Rocket throwing a Dozen Floating Lights at one time, with every changing colour, remaining a long time suspended in the air. Double Shells fired from a nine inch mortar, each Shell throl*lng Coloured Stars. Beautiful display of Coloured Rockets. Splendid Temple of Fire forty feet in height, and sixty in extent, with tite words, in letters of fire, " Thanks to W. Brown." surrounded by wheels of Glittering Fire, and showers of Brilliant Fire, with supporting . Banners and Stars in the richest colours. A grand feu de joie discharge of Cannon, Bouquets of Roman Candles, Showers of Shells, Grand Bom bardment of Saucisson Serpents, and grand flight of One Hundred Rockets. JJ LILL./ 1.11.2... CY, ..s.a.a a. a. a-a TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY TIMES. SlB,,—Allow me, through your medium, to explain that owing to the exceedingly wet morning I could not do otherwise than admit parties as they arrived, and as they came in large numbers at ten o'clock, I feel assured that many who came later were disappointed. The difficulty of providing room for more than a thousand people will be readily conceived; but, owing to the' wet, parties brought friends, and over fifteen hundred disappointments were unavoidable. Trusting that this apology.will be deemed satisfactory to the dis appointed, I am, &c., E. LEWIS. Liverpool, Oct. 18, 1860. At the Wilts Quarter Sessions, on Wednesday, some conversation took place on the bench with reference to the proceedings of the magistrates and police in endea vouring to elucidate the Road murder, but no point of ' general interest was elucidated. The last accounts from New Zealand have created a general alarm. The Herald terms the insurrection a kind of Indian mutiny on a small scale—a preconceived plan for driving out the English. The Post remarks that no succour can be too prompt if our countrymen are to be spared the horrors of another Cawnpore. Wag littritigture. Wind yesterday, W. at Holyhead, ARRIVED. Oct 17 I British Queen (ss), Harrison, Camboden Castle, Brown, Havre Bombay Oct 18 Shatemuc, Oxnard, New York Electra ...... Richibucto T a m a ulipas (ss), Baker, Edinburgh (ss), Ktnnedy, Bordeaux . New York OFF THE PORT. Invincible. SAILED. Oct li—Vigo (so), M`Guigan FOREIGN PORTS. J J Boyd, Thomas ; North American Clarke - Brazil, Blair ; Compromise, Zerega : and Raymond, 'Fitzgerald, all hence at NewjYork Lady Maxwell, hence at Gaspe: I m perato Diocicziano ; Theocari; Pac t o lus (so), Carroll ; and Arno (ss), Bain, all hence at Alexandria African (ss), Alexander, and Orontes (ss), Watson, both hence at Malta, and sailed for Alexandria Bccotia •tss), hence at Malta Mceander (ss), Leslie, hence o_t. Leghorn Apollo, Palfrey, hence at St John, NF Uncle Joseph, hence at Baratta • • Columbus, Hathorn, hence at. Savannah Bridget, eaney, hence at Constantinople Thessalia (as), Flinn, hence at Censtantinople, and cleared for Smyrna Frankfort (as), Bonfellow, front Naples at Messina, and left for Palermo Tuna (ss), Devesa, hence at Cadiz Robert Cottle, Phillips, and Adam White, Griffiths, both hence at Bordeaux Anna Margaretha, Christian, hence at Kiel George Kendall, hence at Calcutta Perla, Manchaea, hence at Cienfuegos Spes Nostra. hence at Laguayra, and left for Porto Cabello Ranger, Wilkinson, hence at Curacoa Woodfield, and China, hence off Madame Island Harlequin, Brown ; India, Willis ; Tinto, Brandreth ; Mar chioness of Queensberry, Johnson; North American (ss), Aiton ; John Moore, Bergen; and Montezuma, Salis, all hence at Quebec Universe, hence off Grosse Island William Vail, hence off Traverse Henry Moore, from Hong Kong off the Peiho Vetsailles Bingham, from Singapore at Anjer for Liverpool Alfred the Great, M'lntyre, from Singapore at Anjer for Mauritius Gananoque, Morris, from New Ze dand ; Grand Trianon, Clarke, from Adelaide; Hannah Moore, Murphy, from Austra lia ; end Globe, Chambers, from Chala, all at Callao Lord Burleigh Smith Jessie Brown, Johnston; Dawn of Hope, M`Kie; Victoria Regis. Moore; Mary, Whiteler ; reign of the Seas, Cruic kshank, from Chinchas, and Shooting Sovr - Star, at Callao, and all seven sailed for England Queen of England, Mowatt, from Chinchas at Callao Iz e ,,,peyildeyra, Turner, hence at Arica and sailed for .Eleanora, Blexter, irons Islay at Iquique , Liverpool • El ean or Dixon, Hamilton, from Callao at Iquique, and sailed for north nirts and Liverpool and Ann Powell, Smith, ilithelotaa, Bracey, from Coquimbo , from Islay, at Iquique, and both sailed for Pisagua and Liverpool Seaflower, Barnwell, front Valparaiso at Iquique, and sailed for tt:e Channel • Blair, from Valparaiso atlquique, and Queen of the South , sailed for north ports and the Channel .New York LATEST NEWS• (BY BRITISH AND IRISH MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH' FRANCE. Count de Persigny, immediately on his arrival from London, proceeded to St. Cloud to see the Emperor. The government has handed to - - one of the journals a series of despatches, taken from Lamo rieiere's portfolio, for the purpose of showing he was fully informed of the strength and movements of the Piedmantese troops. THE FRENCH FUNDS. PARIS, Oct 18, 3.46 p.m. The Bourse has been dull, and little business was done. Itentes were finally quoted 68f 8,5 c, or - 4 1 , lower than yesterday. FRANCE AND ROME. - - The Paris correspondent of the Herald says it is reported that Marshal M'Mahon will be sent to Rome, not only to take the command-in-chief, but on a conciliatory mission. THE ATTENIPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE QUEEN OF SPAIN. MADRID, Oct. 17. Judicial proceedings have been commenced against the author of the attempt on the life of the Queen. The man, whose name is Rodrique Servia, has confessed his crime, and declared that he was employed by Nunez Pradet, a deputy of the Cortes. AUSTRIA. VIENNA, OCt. 18. The anniversary of the Battle of Leipsic has been celebrated to-day by divine service, the gar rison of the city being present. The Emperor will leave on Sunday evening for Warsaw, accompanied by Count Rechberg, Count Crenneville, general aide-de-camp, and several officers of ordnance. Count Rechberg will be accompanied by Baran Meysenberg and Alt en b urg . M. d e Balabine, accompanied by Prince Gagarin, left yesterday evening for Warsaw. THE INTERVIEW AT WARSAW. The Globe admits that this meeti ng has a general political significance, but is unable to trace any special line of action likely to be adopted inimical to peace. Taken as a simple sign of amity restored, it indicates that potent alliances for the independence of Europe are still possible; but if this gathering of crowned heads indicates a revival of the policy of intervention, the Warsaw Congress will have a decidedly war like tendency. The rumour of the moment is, that the Emperor Napoleon is to enter the secret circle, and that Austria and the Pope are to be saved. This is described as a Russian project. SICILY. ANNEXATION TO PIEDMONT. NAPLES, Oct. 17. The decree of the pro-Dictator of Sicily con voking the Provincial Assembly has been can celled. The decree convoking the Popular Assembly of Naples for the 21st instant, in order to vote upon the question of annexation, has been extended to Sicily. Count Mari, representative of Sicily at Turin, has resigned. NAPLES. RESIGNATION OF TAE PRO-DICTATOR NOT CONFIRMED. FRESH REPULSE or THE ROYAL TROOPS. TURIN, Oct. 17. The evening journals announce the resignation • of the Marquis Pallavicini, but the news has not been confirmed. Despatches from Naples announce that a fresh attack of the royal troops had been repulsed. King Victor Emmanuel will be at Chieti on the 18th instant. TURIN, Oct. 18. The report that the Marquis Pallavicini and his Ministry had again tendered their resigna tions on the 10th instant has not been confirmed. It is announced from Naples in the Patric that after the vote of annexation the Bing of Naples, his brothe rs , and those who sustain his cause will be declared in a state of rebellion. The Times has received the following telegram from its correspondent at Naples. It is without date :— ,, Pallavicim and the Ministers remain in office. The reasons are—popular demonstrations and the proximate arrival of Victor Emmanuel." GARIBALDI'S INVITATION TO KING VICTOR EMMANUEL. . The Naples official jouitnal of the 12th pub lishes the following address of Garibaldi to the citizens of Naples : To-morrow, Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy, the chosen of the nation, will break down that frontier which has divided us for so many centuries from the rest of our country, and listening to the unanimous voice of thisibrave population, will appear here amongst us. Let us worthily receive the sent of Provi dence, and let us scatter on his road as pledges of our redemption and affection the flowers 'of con' cord to him so grateful, and to Italy necessary. No more political colours—no more partaes—no more discord--Italy one, as the people of this metropolis wisely decide, and the King Galan tumo, and the eternal symbols of our regenera tion, and of the grandeur and prosperity of our country. G. GARIBALDI. GARIBALDI'S FUTURE. The Patrie says that as soon as the annexation of the Two Sicilies to Piedmont is proclaimed Garibaldi will resign all political power, but that he will assume the title and functions of com mander-in-chief of the land. and sea forces of Southern Italy, will thenceforth occupy himself exclusively in preparations for carrying on war next spring, and that he intends to make an appeal to all Europe to send him volunteers. MOVEMENTS OF AUSTRIAN AND PIED MONTESE TROOPS.-- CROSSING OF THE RIVER PO BY 4,000 AUSTRIANS. PARIS, Oct. 18. The Petrie announces the concentration of Austrian troops on the frontiers, which, it says, has caused a similar concentration of Piedmonteso troops. The Presse asserts that information was received yesterday, at Turin, that 4,000 Austrians from Mantua had crossed the Po, and taken up their quarters at Revere, which town is still under Austrian dominion. The Presse adds that this news has produced a sensation at Turin. ituown, A. A...JUL/1a • It appears to be generally admitted in the continental journals that Russia and Prussia have not aff yet protested against the entry of Pied montese troops into the Kingdom of Naples. It is thought that such an act, if it takes place, will be after the interview at Warsaw. RUMOURED CONCLUSION OF PEACE WITH CHINA. The Petrie states that Mr. Bruce, the English Minister at China, had received a despatch an nouncing that the Emperor of China would be disposed to conclude peace with the Allies, after the capture of the Peiho. The following appeared in our later editions of yesterday : GENERAL LAMORICIERE. The journal of Rome will, it is said, soon con tain an answer to the paragraph in the 3foniteur, which denied the existence of the French despatch which misled Lamoriciere. The best answer would be the despatch itself. THE POPE. The Ti►ues Paris correspondent says, the departure of the Numio is considered to be the forerunner of the Pope's quitting Rome. To an Irish ecclesiastic his Holiness declared, about a fortnight ago, that he considered himself nearly a prisoner. CLERICAL AGITATION IN FRANCE. The Paris correspondent of the Times states that seldom has the spirit of hostility been so general in the Church of France, and never has it more boldly displayed itself. Pastorals, circu lars, allocutions, and sermons, denounce and all butimplore Divine vengeance on the invaders of the Papal State, and by implications on the Emperor. The whole prelacy is roused from one end of the country to the other, and there is not a village curate but recounts to his rustic flock the terrible denunciation of his superiors. The writer adds, the imperial authority is too firmly rooted to care much what priests, bishops, or even popes think, say, or do, and his Majesty must feel relief at being •a ble to display his real feeling. Her Majesty and the Court arrived at Windsor Castle at 7.40 on Wednesday night. The Queen has recovered from her indisposition. Count de Persigny, French Ambassador at the Court of St. James, disembarked at Calais on Wednesday, and travelled on to Paris. The price of indigo in the London market on Wed desday was not affected by the unfavourable accounts by the Calcutta mail. The Post authoritatively ~states that the French Government refuses to recognise the blockade of Gaeta. Russia and Prussia have adopted the same course. Fears are entertained that four large Baltic steamers went down i..a the late gale. Twenty guineas premium were offered on Monday on one or more of them, but the rate was refused. The appeal in the case of the Rev. Mr. Neil, who lately prosecuted two persons for singing in a church yaid at a funeral, was, on Wednesday, quashed at the Norfolk Quarter Sessions. The abolition of the Stade dues is on the e ve o f settlement. The sum to be paid to Hanover is £460,006, towards which England and Hamburg will L 153,000 each, and the by other interested. rem ainder supply States The Herald considers that even if any c h ange at all is necessary in the B ank rate the case would be met by an increase of Vet c ent. The pre ssure a t th e Bank for money on W n esday was, howev er , grea t er than on the two precious days.