The Express.
London, England, 1862-08-29 00:00:00

LORD PALMERSTON AT MEViOURIv'E

Ycst,,niay was a gala day at Melbourne, Dear
Derby, the occasion being the visit of Lord and Lady Pal-
nasniton to Colonel Gooch, of Melbourne-hall. Lady Pal-
merston is the owner of the Melbourne estates, including the
fine old baronial ball now occupied by Colonel Gooch, and
les ladyship takes great interest in the welfare of the town.
.Ass soon as it became known that Lord and Lady Palmentou
would spend a few days in Derbyshire, a meeting of the
inhabitants of Melbourne was held, when resolutions
were passed to give them • hearty welcome, and
also to present an address to his lordship. The
venerable parish church was last year restored at great
cost, under the direction of Mr. Gilbert Scott. As a debt
ef some 2001. still remained upon the sacred edifice, his
lordship consented to preside yesterday at a luncheon for
the benefit of the restoration fund. Lord and Lady
Palmerston arrived at Melbourne (co Wednesday evening,
and his lordship at once arranged to receive en address from
the inhabitants of the town at an early hour yesterday
morning. From an early hour large numbers of people
began to duck into the town from all directions. At the
entraoce of the town from Derby a triumphant arch was
erected in front of Mr. Hernsley's hosiery manufac-
tory, with the words, " Welcome to Lord and Lady
Palmerston," interwoven with flowers. There were also
arches, garlands, and flags, in various parts of the town.
At ten o clock in the forenoon a procession was formed at
the Athena-um, consisting of Mr. Wm. Adcock, Mr. Home-
ly, Mr. S. ltobinsou, Mr. Gutteridge, tn., and the in-
habitants generally. The procession walked to the green,
adjoining the old parish church, where it was arranged that
his lordship should receive the address. At half-past ten
o'clock his lordship walked from the hall, accompanied by
Lady Palmerston, Colonel Gooch, and Mr. Robinson, sod
was received with several rounds of cheering by the coc-
ooned, of ladies and gentlemen assembled. His lordship
baring entered his private carriage,
Mr. W. ADCOCK read the address, which congratulated
his lordship and the government upon the wisdom they had
displayed in abstaining from any interference in the Ame-
riiaa struggle ; and suggested that the manly fortitude and
self-denial practised by the sufferers in Lancashire
under their present trying circumstances, shows them
to belong to a class which is entitled to have a voice
in the framing of laws intended for the common benefit.
In looking back to the past session there were two grounds
for regret. Firstly, that no measure was passed for the
further extension of the franchise, but it was trusted that
the time is not far distant when the rightful claims of the
working classes will be upheld by the government, and sup-
ported in a generous spirit by parliament. In the second
place, it was to be regretted that an obnoxious hill, with
reference to game, was introduced at the fag end of the
session, when many member were away, and supported
by its promoters in a spirit far from commendable. The ad-
vice given by the Home Secretary, Sir George Grey, ought,
in the opinion of the framers of the address, to have been
listened to, and the whole question of the game laws fully
discussed next session, u they hoped would still be the case.
Lord PALMERSTON, after a few preliminary remarks, said
—I am much obliged to you for the expressions of goodwill
and approval which the address contains of the public con-
duct of that government of which I am a member. I
can assure you that we really feel that any efforts which
government can woke in the public service can only be
carried to • successful lane as long they are backed and
supported by the feelings and spirit of the country at large.
(" Hear, hear," andapplawas.) We have, it is true, codes,
soured in the first place to pot the nation in a state of
defence at home—(hear)—and in the next place, in our
relations with foreign powers, to maintain the honour and
dignity of the empire. (Applause.) It would indeed lie •
great abuse of those Musings which Providence bu
so plentifully showered upon this nation if we were not by
all human means to endeavour to protect and to maintain
those great advantages (Hear.) It is, therefore, • duty on
the part of the people of this nation to place themselves is
such a position of internal defence, that while on the one
band it threatens nobody, on the other band it tells all
people that they cannot with impunity attack us. (Hear,
leer) We have, as has been observed in the address,
in our intercourse with foreign nations maintained
properly the dignity, the honour, and the rights
of this country. We had lately a question with the
United States of America, which threatened at the outset
to bring on an event which we should have deeply de-
plored, but that question was settled in a manner coesiitent
with the dignity of both parties. because while on the
ens hand the American government granted that satisfac-
tion which we demanded, on the other heed, they mild not
have educed that satisfaction without departing from
those principles of international intercourse which they
themselves had always maintained, and considered essen-
tial to their own interests as a nation. (" Hear, hear," and
cheer.) There was, therefore, no triumph on either side.
The only triumph wan the triumph of peace and justice,
which each party was equally interested in maintaining.
Mau, hear.) Gentlemen, we must all regret the coilani-
,-Wa which that unhappy war has produced, not only in
the country in which it rages, but in many countries
of Europe which are dependent upon America for
the materials of their domestic industry. In thin country
we know that a large portion of our population are suffering
put privations in consequence of that unfortunate war.
1 am nut surprised that, tin • place where industry
&urines, men should have a fellow-feeling with those
unfortunate potpie of Lancashire who are suffering
greatly under the privations of that article which is so
essential to their domestic industry. We trust and hope
that the law which parliament passed immediately before
the prorogation may materially tend to mitigate and to
alleviate those sufferings. (Applause.) We know,
that there are persons io those counties who have profited
greatly by the industry of the population, and who are
riontributing, according to their means, generously in sup-
pert of these suffering people. We only trust and hope
that these liberal subscriptions may be applied, not merely
to relieve the wants of the parent., but that they may also
lo applied, usefully and wisely, to enable the children of
those parents to continue and enjoy those advantaged of
education which are as =portant to the mind as employ-
ment is to the body. (Cheers.) We know that when
parents are reduced to great distress they may not be en-
abled to afford those weekly payments upon which the
education of their children depends ; but we trust that
those who have the direction of these ample subscriptions
will bear that in mind, as well as the wants of the parents
themselves. (Hear, hear.) Well, gentlemen, I can only
say that we are deeply sensible of the kind feeling and
friendly disposition which your address implies, and it will
always afford Lady Palmerston and myself the greatest
pleasure to revisit this place, which, to her mind, I can
ware you, is connected with every feeling which ear) render
it dear to the human heart. I beg to return you our hest
thanks for the honour which you hays done us. (Loud and
prolonged cheering.)
At the close of his lordship's address, several rounds of
cheering were given for Lord and Lady Palmerston. and
the proceedings, so far sa the presentation of the address
was concerned, terminated. Amongst those present we
el:served the Mayor of Derby and a majority of the Derby
town council ; and shortly before eleven o'clock a deputa-
tion from the above body were introduced to his lorilsbip by
Mr. Robinson. The deputation invited his lordship to at.
teed a banquet as Derby ; and, if that was inconvenient to
him, to receive an address at a time most suitable to his
lordship.
Lord PALMERSTON replied, that whilst be fully appre-
ciated the honour they had conferred upon him by the le-
vitation, still his engagements were such as would quite
preclude his accepting of either.
The deputation were most courteously. received by bin
lordship, who had previously had an interview in the library
et Melbourne-ball with Mr. W. T. Gox, as the representative
of the Derbyshire Agricultural Society, and to whom he
gave a similar answer ou being requested to take the chair
at the annual dinner in September next.
The luncheon took place in a large marquee erected in a
field adjoining Melbourne gardens. Lord Palmerston pre-
sided, Lady Pslmerstou being also present, with about (10
visitors.

The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been dis-
P°"dof,- _

The Itev. Canon M'N Elul then, in highly complimentary
terms, proposed the health of Lord and Lady Palmerston.
His LORDSIIIP, in the course of his reply, said— My rev.
friend has adverted to the course which I, together with
aey colleagues, bare taken with regard to the geuernl de-
fence of the country. (Hear, hear.) Well, gentlemen, we
leave felt that in providing to time of pence—not, it.deed,
those complete means which would be requisite in war, but
those moderate means which, being pro. idea in peace, is a
security against war--(hear, hear)—we were only giving
effect to the steady determination of the people of these
realms, and if we hail not done so we should have been
justly reproached with neglecting the greatest duty imposed
upon those who are charged responsibly with the conduct
of affairs—we should not only have been negligent ministers,
hot 1 may say we should have been traitors to our country.
(Applause.) We duly felt the importance of lessening, so
far as may be consistent with the great interests of the
country, the burdens which necessarily fall upon the peo-
ple of these relies , but we know th►t it is true economy to
provide due means of defence for the country, which can
Dever be done so well as in a time of peace.
The health of Lady Palmerston (which was enthuaiasti•
sally drunk) and other toasts followed.

I NTI.RNATIONAL TIMPIRANCE AND PROHIBITION
CONVENTION.—A great temperance gathering is enominced
to he held in London, next week. Sir W. C. Trevelyan,
Bart., will proside over the convection, and the list of vice-
persidenti. comprises the names of Lord Brougham, the Earl
of Harrington. Baron de Lyndon (chamberlain to the King
et Holland), Sir W. A'Beckett (late Chief Justice of Vic-
toria), ion. Judge Marshall (from Nova Scotia), and Mr.
E. C. i)elaysu (one of the earliest and most munificent
friends of temperatme in the United States). The con-
vention will meet on Tuesday and the two following days
in the Hanover-square Rooms, to hear and dismiss papen
es the subject of total abstinence and the suppression of the
LRcar traele. The convention will be divided into three
rouse rw the first and sewed dave, but will assemble
body on the third day to consider the political and
legislative phases of the question. A large atter lance of
tenoperaine delegates and prominent Merida of the move-
asset Is ooefidewily expected, including Rev. Mr. Bettcher,
wf Hanover, end other leaders of the temperance cause on
of the continent Europe.

NAVAL AND MILITABE

ADYIRALTT, AIIOI7IIT 28. Arronmoirrs.
Second Class Assistant Engineer J. Sharp, to the risprd
(confirmed).
Paymaster H. J. Harvey, ocedirmed is rank.

PORTSMOUTH, Auousr 28.

A garrison court-martial assembled at Fort Cum-
, barburd, about four miles from Portsmouth, yesterday, to
try a gunner of the Royal Marine Artillery, named John
Lloyd, alias Edward Jones, on the charge of having as-
saulted Colonel Henry Carr Tate, commandant of the force
at Fort Cumberland. It appeared that the prisoner had
absented himself without leave from Friday evening till
Sunday morning, and on his return on the latter day he
was brought before Colonel Tate, who ordered
him to perform ten days extra general duty, and
to forfeit two days' pay. As soon as the order had been
given, the prisoner approached Colonel Tate as be was
eating at his table, and struck him violently with his first
above the right eye, inflicting a wound from which blood
flowed copiously. He was immediately secured by persons
who were iu the room and placed in close confinement. At
the trial, Colonel Payne, R.M.L.1., was proficient of the
court ; Adjutant Woolcombe, R.M.A., officiating as deputy-
judge-advocate. It was proved in evidence that the prisoner
had twice previously been tried by court-martial and convicted
for various offences, including those of unlawfully absenting
himself, disposing of divisional necessaries, and fraudulently
obtaining bounty money, by re-enlistment. The finding of
the court will not, of course, be promulgated until cor,firmed
by the Commander-in-Chief.. . .

'DISPUTED GOVERNMENT VALUATION.—A court is now
sitting at the Portland Hotel, South's', to determine the
value of certain lands, formerly belonging to the patrimonial
estate of Thomas l'histlethwayte, EN., of Southwick, in the
county of Southampton, which have been appropriated by
her Majesty's government, under the Defence Act of 18K
for the erection of fortifications on Portadown-hill for the
defence of Portsmouth Dockyard and Arsenal. The land
absolutely purchased consists of 903 acres and 39 perches,
and the government claims to exercise clearance rights over
other 963 acres, 3 roods, 4 perches, the object of the clear-
ance being to remove all irregularities on the surface of this
tract of country, so as to bring it within clear range
of the guns of the forts and to remove everything which
might be serviceable as a cover for an enemy. We under-
stand tout the sum awarded by government is 150,0001.,
and that the amount claimed is 180,000 f., the claim being
based not only on the value of the land and the clearance
rights, but upon the deterioration of the property still held
by Mr. Thistlethwayte, and being made also in compensa-
tion for the abolition by act of parliament of Portadown
Fair, the tolls of which were received by the claimant.
Mr. Montagu Smith, Q.C., is the assessor, Mr. Hawkins,
Q.C., and Mr. Hannan, instructed by Mr. Clulow, assistant-
solicitor to the War Department, appearing on behalf of the
crown ; and Mr. Lloyd, Q.C., and Mr. J. J. Johnson, in-
structed by Mr. Gunner, of Bishop's Waltham, for the
claimant.