The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-12-11 00:00:00

ij SUPPER TO MR: JOHN BROUGHAM.
At the Waterloo Hotel, last night, a coniplinTeittafy
supper was given to this talented gentleman, whose
histrionic abilities and dramatic talent will no doubt
he as favourably appreciated in this country as ,on
the other side of the Atlantic. Mr. John Brougham
is a gentleman well known in the United States
of America, whose inhabitants have on more occa-
sions than one shown how high is the esteem which
they entertain for this unrivalled votary of the
Thespian art, to whom so graceful a recognition of his
genius was awarded on this occasion. The supper,
which was supplied by Mr. Lynn, of the Waterloo, was
of the most excellent description, and was served up in
the large room of that hotel. The bill of fare was as
follows :—Game pie, gallantine of turkeys, roast capons,
tongues; canvas-back ducks, American partridge, wid-
pons, golden plovers ; esealoped oysters, stewed oysters,
mayonnaise of lobsters, jellies, German tarts; pastries,
ice puddings; sideboard—oysters, roast beef, brawn
The chair Was occupied by BeVerley Tucker, Esq. (the
American Consul), mid the vice-chair by M. J. Whittyf
Esq, Amongst the large number of gentlemen present,
we observed the following :—Messrs. James Wltenna.;
Train, Charles MOzley,, Belcher, J. Bingham, IVorrall,
Montgomery, Rae, Lester, Whittle, Hathaway, Beniston,
Marsh, Frank Howard, Cowper (American tragedian),
Captains Tucker, Miller, and Newlands, Lieut. W. H.
Peat, and several other gentlemen. The usual loyal and
local toasts having been proposed and enthusiastically
responded to, the Chairman gave the toast of the even-
ing—the " Health of Mr. John Brougham," whose
talents and histrionic powers he eulogised in terms of
the most laudatory nature. In replying to the toast of
his health, Mr. Brougham
,thanked the audience in an
eloquent and appropriate speech, in the course of which
he referred to many topics, which, from the present rela-
tions of Great Britain with the American Republic, are
rendered most interesting. He expressed a fervent hope
that the bonds of amity and friendship which so closely
bind the two countries would be brought into greater
propinquity, and rendered more strong and durable.
Although a native of that fine old isle, whose
beauty, glory, and patriotism stood conspicuous in
the bright pages of ancient and modern history,
still he could not be insensible to the gratitude and
kindness of the inhabitants of another and a foreign
clime. He passed the most unqualified encomium on
the many excellencies and virtues of the people of
Columbia, and dwelt at considerable length on their
generous and philanthropic qualities in recognising
talent and paying to it that meed to which it is so pre-
eminently entitled. His description of the first sensa-
tions that he experienced on catching a glimpse (after
many years of estrangement) of his own native land,
the green isle of the west, was characterised with that
brilliancy of diction, fluency of language, and gor-
geousness of imagery, that few, very few but Irishmen
can command. The toast of " Prosperity and suc-
cess to the trade and town of Liverpool " was replied
to by C. Mozley, Esq., in an eloquent, erudite, and
truly practical speech. Other toasts followed, which
were responded to in addresses, characterised by sound
sense and practical utility. Speech, song, and sentiment
were kept up with unflagging spirit till an advanced
hour, after which the company separated, highly
delighted with the proceedings of the evening, which
were of a most convivial character.

GARIBALDI ON THE IRISH PAPAL

BRIGADE.

The following letter has been received from General
Garibaldi by an Irish gentleman, who wrote to explain
that it was Popery, and not Ireland, which sent .a band
of misguided youths from these shores to uphold slavery
in Italy. The following is the translation :
" Caprera, Nov. 12, 1860.
"Much Esteemed Sir,—Who could ever think that
your fellow-countrymen were not deceived when they
served the cause of the Pope under Lamoriciere ?
Every one in Italy knows the heavy burden of
oppression under which your country, as well
as ours, is still groaning. The offspring of
ignorance and imposition—(Papacy)—dwells, unfortu-
nately, with the powerful in hypocrisy, and in the
poor with the concomitant evils—prostitution, degrada-
tion, and misery, Albion became great and prosperous
when she courageously cut off that cancer. Rome, she
ceased to be great, she continued to he prostrate, and
still lies in that filthy sink, because the Almighty was
pleased to visit the queen of the world with that scourge.
We pity the deceived ones of Ireland, as well as those
of Italy and other countries; but we know indeed that
the hearts of the millions in your noble country, as well
as all over the globe, beat for the liberty of nations.
We know but too well that if 400 deceived youths were
compelled to take service under most despicable Govern-
ment, it was not with the consent of the brave and
generous Irish nation, with whom we aro united in
bonds of brotherhood by a community of misfortune,
and by the same foe still frowning on us.
" The time is not far distant when this people will
inflict the last blow to its sacrificers and tyrants. In
that 'solemn combat we shall decide, not only on our
national existence, but the foundation will be laid for
the rising of kindred nations. Then the Italians,
together with Hungarians, English, and other brothers,
will joyfully and gratefully see the sons of Ireland whom
you shall lead to the holy banquet.—Affectionately and
gratefully yours, " G. GARIBALDI."