The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-04-03 00:00:00

son, John Woodruff, Archibald C. Stewart, Charles Tur-
ner, James Tyrer, Hugh Hornby, Joseph G. Livingston.
James Holme, Harmood Banner, Walter P. Jeffreys, John
Gladstone. jun„ Alexander Shand, Thomas Wagstaff, Jolt'
Lawrence, James Aspinall Tobin, Yiln B. Brancker, John
Abraham Tinne, John Buck Lloyd, James A. Picton,
Francis A. Clint, James Robertson, John Farnworth, Mat-
thew Gregson, Bernard H ill, Hilton Halhead ; Alder-
men : William Bennett, William Preston, Thomas Dovcr,
James Parker, Thomas Robinson, Richard C. Gardner,
Francis Shand, Thomas Toulmin, Samuel Holme.
Councillors against the motion : A. C. Stewart,
Richard Sheil, William Nichoson, Roger Ilaydocic, John
R. McGuffie, Thomas GJdfrey, George Holt, William
Earle, Robertson Gladstone, James Johnson, T. Ltewelyn
Hodson, Richard M. Beckwith. Aldermen : Edward
Langsdale, tie Mayor.

The Cotincil theniadjiurned to eleven o'clock next Wed-
nesday.

PRESENTATION OF COLOURS' TO THE
FIRST REGIMENT OF ROYAL CHESHIRE
MILITIA.

CHESTER,
WEDNESDAY.
This day, at noon, the interesting ceremony of pre-
senting colours to the Royal Cheshire Militia was per-
formed by the Marchioness of Westminster on the far-
famed Rhoodee, in the presence of an immense assemblage
of the nobility, gentry. and inhabitants of the county.
On the spot from which the colours were to be presented,
which was opposite the grand stand, a dal,, covered with
crimson cloth, had been raised for the special accommoda-
tion of the distinguished personages who were to take part
in the ceremony. A few minutes after twelve o'clock a
carriage drove up to the dais, containing the Marquis of
Westminster in full dress, as Lord-Lieutenant of the
county, the Marchioness of Westminster. and the Lord
Bishop of the Diocese in his full robes. In addition. we
noticed on the dais, Lord Delamer,,, Sir Edward Cust,
and a very large party of ladies and gentlemen. Imme-
diately on the parties presenting themselves on the dais,
the regiment went through a series of military evolutions,
and the hand struck up the National Anfhem. After
which the ensign 'and colour serjeants presented them-
selves.at the foot of the dais, when the Lord Bishop con-
secrated the colours.

The Marchioness of Westminster, then advancing to the
rail of the dais, where the coloilrB were placed, spoke to
the following effect, with her Ladyship's wonted grace and
courtesy :—Lord DelamPre, Lieut.-Colonel Cholmondeley,
officers, and men of the First Regiment of Royal Cheshire
Militia, deep and sincere is the gratification I feel, in
presenting these colours to you to day;' because I feel
sure that in doing so, I am committing them to brave
hands, who will defend them in all emergencies, and
preseve their honour untarnished. Although these
colours will not now be exposed to the mortal
conflict of contending armies, they will form a rallying
point in moments of difficulty, and be a token of confi-
dence to all those who love their country. Your patriotism
may be nobly developed in maintaining peace, order, and
discipline at home, in supporting the laws, and preserving
the tranquility of the country. May these colours be
thus an emblem of order and good conduct especially dis-
tinguishing our Cheshire militia. Maintain that character
wherever you go, and I feel that on all occasions you will
be ready, heart and hand, to take your plaee wherever
duty calls ; to uphold the rights of our nation, and to the
honour of our Queen and country. '
The gleen's colour was then given to Ensiga Clarke,
and the regimental colour to Ensign Fox. They are
remarkably elegant flags, beautifully emblazoned with the
'title of the regiment.

Lieutenant. Colonel the lion. T. G. Cholmondeley then
'advanced and Said—Lady Westminster, and my Lord
Bishop, on behalf of the regiment, r have now to return
you one sincere thanks for the 'honour yOu have done us, in
consecrating and presenting our new colours. Speaking for
'a militia regiment, it would be affectation on my part to say
much of our determination to defend them, because our
services are only required under the peculiar circumstances
of invasion or rebellion, both of which may Gad, in his
mercy, avert. But if unfortunately those circumstances
should arise, and our services be required, I think I may
venture to say that no men will carry their colours further
into danger, or bring them more safely out of danger, than
the men to whom they have been this day entrusted. I
hope, however, that peace, -which has just been announced.
may render such events almost impossible ; and I think I
may say, on behalf of the militia of England,
that they have done something towards obtain-
ing peace. They have contributed no fewer than
27,000 men to reinforce the line. But there are other
wens besides bravery in the field, by which the honour of
reg'ment, as represented by its colours, maybe preserved,
and its credit increased, and in doing which every officer and
every man can do his part; and that is by using every effort
in his power, by zeal and attention, to be efficient for any
duty that may be required, and by sobriety, civility, and
general good conduct, obtain respect and esteem for the
regiment, wherever it maw be quartered. I hope, in this
respect, the. Ist Royal Cheshire regiment will never be
deficient ; and if our colours may not be distinguished by
noble marts of service in the field, yet that in every other
respect, they may he preserved as unstained as thy are now.
Entrusted to us by our Queen—consecrated by the lord
bishop of the diocese, and presented to us by Lady West-
minster,in presence of so large an assembly from the town and
county of Chester—circumstances which must greatly enhance
their value, I trust that at all times and under all circum-
stances, we may prove ourselves worthy of them. Lady
Westminster, my Lord Bishop, and all who have atterel.ed
here this day, I return you, on behalf of our regiment our
very sincere thanks. (Loud cheers.)
A series of military movements were then gone through,
and the new colours carried, amidst the strains of appro-
priate music, to the centre of the line. The troops then
advanced in line, and saluted, the band playing the national
anthem, and subsequently three cheers were giyen for the
Queen, and three cheers for Lady Westminster.
The noble Mart-pis addressed Colonel Cholmondeley in
terms of high conamcndation, on the efficient style in which
the regiment had' performed' the various evolutions.
The ceremony on the Rhoodee having terminated, a
numerous party of ladies and gentlemen, specially invited,
adjourned to the saloon of the grand stand, whore a
sumptuous repast was served.