The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-03-17 00:00:00

unless, indeed, as I said before, my opponent has changed
his principles ; because we have the same principles to
fight for now that we ever had at any previous
period, as regarisievery political and religious principle
whatever. (Applause.) Oterwise, gentlemen, how is it
that my friend, Mr. Ewart—for I will call him nIY.
friend, and he is m 7 personal friend—how is it that Mr.
Ewart comes here to fight under the banner of the Reform
Association, and that I am here to support the religious and
constitutional principles which are supported by the Con—
stitutional Association? (Cheers.) Then, gentlemen, if
you think I can render you good service, I call upon you
to recollect the way in which you and I were treated in
1852. I call upon you to recollect the warmth of approval
and sympathy with which you greeted me on nil
return to Liverpool. I ctll upon you to recollect the -
mutual pledge then exchanged between ns ; and as yon
value your principles, and as you value me, I call upon
you to re-affirm in 1857 the choice you made in 1852,
and to show that I still possess that place and that bold
in your giod opinions that I 'hen had the hononr to
possess. (Enthusiastic cheering, amid which Mr. Turnet
resumed his seat.)
Loud calls were at this juncture made for Dr. Taylor,
who, we believe, was recognised on the stage. That gen'
tlernan not coming forward,
The Chairman said, I will call upon Mr. JansesAspinao
Tobin to move the next resolution. (Cheers.)
Mr. Tobin, on coaling forward, was most enthusie'esti:
tally received. The cheering having to some degree°
subsided. he said—Mr. Chairman, and fellow—townsmen,
I have been requested to move the adoption a
the next resolution, and I do so with great pleasure.
The resolution is—" That this meeting most cordially
and heartily wale nne Mr. Thomas B. Horsfall and Mr-
Charles Turner as candidates for this borough—(cheere)
—and that you pledge yourselves to use your most earnest
and zealous eff its to secure their triumphant
return." (Great cheering.) After the vet/
able and eloquent speech yon have heard, it
is not for me now to trespass on your tinier •
by alluding to any of the great political questions that
are now before the country, or to give you my views of
political subjects. (Cheers.) You have had On
opportunity of listening to Mr. Horsfall, your repre'
sentative, and also to Mr. Charles Turner, who now
seeks to be your representative. (Lona cheers.) Tod
all know Mr. Turner. Ho has already been returned
it:
represent you, and the way our opponents bellaveed, elf
the year 1852, when they set at naught a majority of h 7,1,
of this constituency, it did, I say, cause an anS_.•
feeling. But I have no wish to renew that angel
feeling. On that occasion, Mr. Turner, after bell
returned by such a triumphant majority,
_or
then being ejected, as you have heard deseriDeu,
promised to come forward again. (Cheers.) He is aril/
before you, and I am sure you will again return hits.
(Cheers.) He is the same man now that he was before--(e' ;
voice—(" a great deal stronger")—and there is no reasoll,
why you should withhold your support from him. (Cheers.)
Having thug, gentlemen, called your attention le f
local matters, permit me for a few minutes to
allude to one or two topics to which your attention hi° ee
already, this day, been directed, and so ably, by Mr. gar
fill, and also by Mr. Turner. (Cheers.) It is not necessarf.
that I should now particularly allude sto all th
circumstances attending upon the affair of t...12°
Arrow, or to what was the cause of Ir.
origin of the war ; bat you must all bear 11
mind that wars have their origin. and we must look not 1:
its origin, but to its antecedents. It is frequently a soleiga
spark that causes the explosion, and it is my
that, if it had not been for that affair, that caused tb
:
Chinese war, some, other pretence would have been
been found. (Cheers.) Now, gentlemen, Mr; eie'rs'..
has alluded to, and described to you, Mr. Cobden in 0-
true light. He has told you what he had said of t'
British merchants, but it did not want much to show t,
people of this country that the British merchants were „n°6
the mm so devoid of human kindness as he had describrhe
them. Mr. Cobden had made the motion in t 1-
House of Commons which had brought about the diesels
tion, but I do not think it will take long to show that th'
persons who took him to be a keen statesman, and a fer,,,
sighted man, will soon find out that they are greatly.`
mistaken. (Cheers.) Mr. Cobden had spoken on the.
subject of the Chinese war ; and, I would ask, who,
Enelishmen, would not have rose against the persecution.
of Hong Bong. or the cruel edicts that had been put fortbt-
setting a price on the bead of every Englishman. (Cheers.)
But, one word with regard to Mr.
Cobden,
the mover of the resolution which had for thall
time upset Lord Palmeraton's administration. It hild,
been said, that they (the Conservatives) wished to gel
jets power on the backs of Cobden and his party. Now't-
all I have got to say is, that I should be very sorry to 8
over the bridge that Mr. Cobden had formed, to enable the,
the Conserva'ive party to return to power—(Cheers)--1:
I d not believe that the y would e tseld
power under such circumstance,. (Rear, hear.) 190"
be ashamed of them if they did, because he was the m'f'
who would have steeped this country in misery and bloode
shed, mid have stopped her from holding the high po'iti°ll
she did amongst the nations of the earth. Them
were some who considered Mr. Cobden a Wiz
Fizlited statesman, but I would tell you what
believe is his true character, if it were necessary furtl3l
to allude to him, but I do think, that th..se who Lave
formed that opinion of him, have made a great mistake'l
(Cheers.) That would be seen by the coantrye-
as it had been by the electors of the West Riding*
where he had been their representative, hel
where he was afraid to show his face again, and bet'
to seek refige in some second rate borough. (Cheers.)
What had he predicted some years ago. He took h.O
11
tour around Europe, some few years ago, and on hlts
return, he said that there was no danger of revolution 1,
France, because they had uotbing to revolutionise, bat
that very time Louis Phillippo was driven from kJ,.
throne, and with the exception of the crown of tine h-
Cottlii
country, every other one was in danger. (Cheers.) ee,
they place much reliance on the statement of such a 03,7,,,
Gentlemen, he spoke in the House of Commons on PI
subject of the reunion, and Mr. Horsfall alluded to th.,,a
speech the other night, and what were Mr. Cobdenis
timents on that war previous to its breaking out ?
he said, "if Russia went to war with England, she (rinf;
land) would crumple her up like a piece of paper."
that wise and statesmanlike? She did go to war
England, and you all know the result. Although we h>
succeeded in conferring the same advantages on _'—
Bosphorous that she possessed before :the war, it 7,,
not until after much bloodshed—after the expel:a
tare of much money, it was only after these things, td
a long time, that the arms of freedom prevailed, 11,1
secured liberty from the iron despotism of the Mg;
(Gond cheers) Such was the man—such was the star,:
man abilities of Mr. °Aden. (Rear, hear.) But, gentle'
men, it is not for me to trespass much longer on vent
time. (Cries of "go on. go on.") There were many P°111:0
and topics that might be treated of, and one of than
National Education, and you have beard Mr. Turner sees
on that point. All education must, in my mind, be leas
on religious education and principle. (Cheers.) It wa< ,
not merely the teaching of the head that was wanted, hut
the teaching of the heart also that was required, and t.hs
would also make the merchant a better man. GenPiee
men, you have heard the sentiments of Mr. florsfall,
know how faithfully he has served you in Parliament
you know how he bas defended the rights and properties 4
of the town and people of Liverpool—you are aware "
all these—how he has stood up and defended you fo°
those who would deprive you of your property
property to which you have as good a right as any ) II
nobleman in England has to his estate. (Loud cheers.)
I say you have had all these things before, and if In°
respect the man who has guarded you thus, to,
will again send him to parliament to render you fert'se
services. (Cheers.) You have also heard Mr. Tures,
express les sentiments this day before you. He bed
devoted his attention since 1852 to the dock trust, _ ;;Is
youlare all aware of the ability he has shown in
el;ste
respect, and how he has protected your rights from tubs.,
who would lay their hands on your property, which ""
excited the centralisation rapacity of the Board of Trip,
(Cheers.) I have now only to propose to you the rese:er
tion, and let me call on you not to exhibit any hit '
'ed
feelings - no abuse towards your opponents ; you, 11'
not such to be successful. (Cheers.) There is a true,
placed in your hands, be therefore calm, be deterrohleso
resolved, and be prompt also to perform it. Bears),
these things strongly in your mind, and when th best e d
comes may your choice fall on the man who :evil' Tha t•
represent this great community in the Imperial Parliauledst
He again proposed the resolution, and sat down arni
long continued cheering.
Mr. Robert Rankin then rose to second the reser!:
lion. He said he felt it would be superfluous e. •
him to say much in seconding the motion, but be r t,
greeted that it had not fallen to the lot of some 00
more competent than he was to do justice to lt- first
had the honour to propose Mr. Horsfall as the,lo
chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, and he had --the
the honour of proposine Mr. Turner as chairman of
se
Dock Trust, and it was well known to all here how it dee
gentlemen had discharged the important ee„.oo,
confi led to their charge, their zeal, and their diserree's-we'
and the valuable services both had rendered to the roe
and Trade of Liverpool. (Hear, hear.) He had only °b
fault to find with Mr, Florsfall, and that was, when TA se._
was strongly solicited to come forward in 1852 to repre
so,
the town, his great modesty prevented him from doiegbses
(Hear, hear.) Be was glad, however, that he had °od
quently come forward, and was chosen, and lie true
he would be sent back again to the II"lbeal
Commons with flying colours, to represent 00
with the same ability as ho had already ahoy/Those
theia behalf. (Cheers.) He had great pleasure in secoll'oil
the resolution. The motion was carried unanimously,
prolonged cheering, Kentish fire, &c. r.
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The Chairman then said he might mention that but
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Horsfall had to attend his parliamentary duf—ielisira in
there would be plenty of opportunities of bearing 0 but
the ward meetings. He might be away for a few °SY 'WO
they would soon see him again. He would noW