The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-03-21 00:00:00

tion, and in the course of his observations, he states,' it a
ost
his opinion, that although Mr. Charles Turner had .
changed, Mr. Thomas Berry Horsfall had, -and that' h,
had left his party in the rear ; and, therefore, he should
vote for Mr. Ewart and Mr. Horsfall. (Cheers, and marks
of disapprobation.) He did not ask any man for his vote,
nor did he wish to influence any man's vote; but, as the
representative of the ward, he thought that ho had a
right to state what he should do, and that was—
vote for Horsfall and Ewart. (A voice: " Plump
for Ewart," followed by cheers.) He respected Mr.
Turner as a personal friend, but in principle and politics
he opposed him, and he would tell them that if they elected
biro, as he sail his policies were unchanged since the year
18.52, they would suffer for it, as he would be bound to the
Earl of Derby, and would assume the livery of the ,house
of Stanley, and, he would be found carrying into the House
of Commons the eagle and child, the symbol of the house
of Stanley. (Laughter and cheers.) He would only do
the bidding of the house of Stanley and his lieutenant,
Disraeli. He hoped Liverpool was not sunk so low as to
become an appendage to the house of Stanley. Having
repeated his intention of voting for Messrs. Ewart and
Hors fall, lie concluded by seconding the motion.
I Mr. Nackett, a young man from St. Paul's ward,
supported the resolution, and, in doing so, biitfly alluded
to the subject of education, and impressed upon the minds
of other young men to study the subject well.
The resolution was then put and carried unanimously.

Mr. Ewart then came forward and was most enthu-
siastically received. He said : I owe you some apolegy
for being somewhat late this evening, but I was detained
at the other end of the town by a very large and enthu
siastic meeting, and that must he my apology for being
here so late. (clear, hear.) Gentlemen, I observe that
this resolution which you have adopted, passes to ma a
vote of thanks for the manner in which I have dis-
charged my duties as your representative. I can
most honestly and sincerely say, that in every vote I gave
I was actuated by what I considered best for
your interests and for the country at large. (Cheers.) I per-
fectly recollect, many years ago, when the question of free
trade was first agitated in this country when my brother, who
was then member for Liverpool—(cheers)--and who, perhaps I
may be excused from saying was somewhat in advance of his
time, first advocated this great principle of free trade, which he
has lived to see in parliament fully carried into effect—
at that time I most cordially seconded him
in every one of hie efforts ; and I feel that
I may lay some slight claim to disinterestedness when I
tell you that at the time I was an advocate for the eman-
cipation of the negro slaves, was and still ain, a West
India merchant. (Loud cheers.) Some time before the
present Earl of Derby brought in the bill of emancipation,
I went to the West Indies to satisfy myself of their con-
dition. I perfectly recollect being present during that
time at a public dinner which was given in
Jamaica, and my health was drunk, as being through
relatives connected with the legislature of England; and,
in reply, I took the opportunity of pressing upon all
present at the party that the time had arrived when the
question of slavery and negro emancipation should be
fairly and properly considered. (Cheers.) I told them
that the question was making very great progress in
England; that it was a question which, in my opinion,
would not stand the test of an expression of public
opinion, and I urged them, as persons interested
in the West Indies, to give it their most
serious consideration, and to bring it, so far as their
interests were concerned, to a speedy and I hoped a
satisfactory conclusion. (Cheers.) And I well recollect
that such was the spirit of monopoly in the West Indies
at the time that I was very much afraid of being " tarred
feathered" for my frank and liberal declaration of
opinion. (Laughter.) Now, gentlemen, I think that
measure of emancipation has done a great deal of
good, and I can only say ever since I have
been able to think and form an opinion on public
subjects, I have always been an advocate for the steady
progress of civilization. (Cheers.) Ido not think there
has ever been any question which I honestly and fairly
believed would not only contribute to the improvement
and advancement of my fellow towsinen, but the improve-
ment and advancement of the country also, to which I
have not devoted a steady and firm support. (Cheers.)
It is very well known to the friends who sit neer me
that lam somewhat attached to the pleasures* and
enjoyments of private life; but I do feel that none of
us ought to be so selfish that when called on by our
fellow townsmen and the public to devote our services
to the general good of our town and the good
of the country, we should consider our private ease
and comfort, in preference to our public duty. (Hear,
hear.) Ido think under such circumstances we ought to
sacrifice our own ease and comfort for the good of our coun-
try. (Cheers.) It was, therefore, in obedience to such
a call that I came forward on a late occasion. I have
now been your servant not very long ; but I will fearlessly
appeal to every man who ever asked my assistance and
advice upon any subject, whether that assistance and
advice have not been freely and frankly given by me?
I have no wish to be your representative—although I do
not mean to say that it is not a most laudable ambition on
the part of any man to represent such a town as Liver-
pool—bat I have no wish to represent Liverpool one
moment longer than you really consider I can be of
benefit to it. I have no personal object to gain as its
representative. All my property is centered in Liverpc6l,
and the happiness of Liverpool and the prosperty of
Liverpool are the happiness and prosperity of myself, and
to that end only will my best feeling and my best exertion
be devoted, (Cheers) I will not trouble you by
referring to the many public questions which have
been brought before the let) Parliament. (Hear.)
I alluded to several of them in the address I delivered in
the Amphitheatre, but I cannot help here alluding to one
subject which has been brought forward by the young
gentleman who told us he made a speech for the first time,
and the manner in which he made that speech, only makes
me express a hope that he will speak meoh more frequently ,
—he alluded to the question of education. I need scarcely
say—and 1 hope the remark will' net be considered
egotistical—l need scarcely say that any one who bears
the name of Ewart is a warm and sincere friend of
education. (Hear, hear.) It is a question which has occu-
pied the attention of my brother ever since he has been
in Parliament. It is a question which, I am well aware, is
attended with very great and serious difficulties, and all I can
do is to express a most anxious hope that education, which, I
believe, is absolutely necessary to save the country from those
dreadful crimes which happen almost daily amongst us, should
be given to the great mass of the people of this country.
(Cheers.) I am well aware that many plans have been brought
forward for that purpose, and I can only repeat the hope which
I expressed not very long ago : that the subject of education
may so occupy the attention of its friends and promoters among
every religious denomination in the country, that they may see if
they cannot agree, and find some plan to give to the
mass of the people, the blessings of a sound, and I will
say, a religions education. (Cheers.) Gentlemen, I am
not aware that there is anything else on which I need
trouble you. I can only, in conclusion, say that if you
think proper to elect me as your representative, I shall
always continue to exercise that same independent, and I
do hope. I may say, manly conduct that I have heretofore
done. I will go to the House of Commons, if lamto ga
there, at all, free. (Cheers.) I will use my best ability to
promote the interests of my native town and the interests
of the country. I will not be swayed —I will not be
tempted by the blandishments of office or by the smiles of
' a minister. (Cheers.) I will do my duty fearlessly and
independently for the good of my town and for the good of
my country. (The honourable gentleman resumed his seat
amid enthusiastic applause.)
I Mr. H. Bairstow observed that Mr. Ewart'e opinions
were much misrepresented by his opponents among the
members of the trade to which he (Mr. Bairstow) belonged.
Ile knew the object of tbese misrepresentations, and in
order to defeat them he would ask Mr. Ewart a few
questions. (Rear; hear.) Mr. Ewart knew the nature of
• Mr- !-..-%?tlyls bill: he wished to know Mr. Ewart's opinion

in regard to it
Mr. Ewart My answer will be a very simple one. I
have no hesitation in saying that I shall be a most sincere
supporter of Mr; Hardy's hill. (Cheers.)
Mr. !lairstow : There is another question which has
caused a great deal of anxiety amongst the publicans of
Liverpool, and upon which I believe Mr. Ewart is also
much interestel They say Mr. Ewart is in favour of
throwing open the trade in spirits to everyone that likes to
apply for a license. He would ask Mr. Ewart what was
his opinion in regard to that?
Mr. Ewart I have always been, and AM still, opposed
to anything of the kind. (Cheers.) I recollect a deputa-
tion waited on me, some time ago, and I then said, without
the slightest regard to election movements, that I was
opposed to any such system as throwing open licenses.
(Cheers.)
Mr. Bairstow : I should like to know what is Mr.
Ewart's opinion in regard to the billeting of raw recruits
coming from Ireland on publicans ?
Mr. Ewart : As Liverpool has no regular barracks, I
have never seen any great injustice in troops, passing
through Liverpcol ; but I have raised my voice in the
House of Commons most strenuously against imposing on
the publicans of Liverpool the billeting of raw recruits.
I think the billeting of raw recruits on the publicans of
Liverpool is a most gross injustice to that body. (Cheers.)
Mr: Bairstow : Mr. Charles Turner and another gentle-
man called on a friend of mine to-day, and the gentleman
told my friend that Mr. Ewart, since he became member.
had refused to receive a deputation of the licensed
victuallers of Liverpool,
Mr. Ewart : It is the very first time I have heard of it.
(Cheers.) I have been in the habit of receiving many
deputations, and I have been delighted at receiving them,
no matter from whom they came, and to them I have
always frankly and freely told my feelings and opinions
without reference
(Cheers.) to any election purpose whatever.
Mr, Bairstow : Now, if there are any of the licensed
victuallers present, I call on them to support Mr.
Ewart—(cheers)—after the manly way he has given
I the answers, and not to be deceived by the
1 statements of Mr. Henry Danson, or Mr. Charles