The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-01-15 00:00:00

AM. OF mr-Enpool, AND MR. CANNING.
[From the Brim)! Gaze:reof Thursday.]

The above distinguished Statesmen and Cabinet Ministers, being
on a visit to Bath, Inc a short time, the Mayor, Aldermen, and
Corporation of this city, took the opportunity of inviting them to
a public dinner. Accordingly, the Sheriff's, J. Gardiner and G.
L. Walker, Dins. waited upon them on Thursday last, with an
invitation, which they graciously accepted, and this day was heed
for the occasion. Being the time of our publiastion, we briefly
state, that the Mayor and Aldermen having caused every preps.
ration to be made, which the shortness of time would allow, and
having completed the difficult and delicate task of selecting so
many of their fellow-citizens as the Mansion-house could accom-
modate (the Merchants' Hall being found too cold and uncom.
fortable for his Lordship, in his infirm state of health). the She-
riffs, in their state carriages, at about half-past three o'clock, pro.
ceeded to Totterdown, where they met the two distinguished guests,
and accompanied them through the principal streets to the Man.
sion-house, where they were received by the Mayor and Aldermen.
Out being presented to the Mayor, his Worship congratulated his
distinguished visitors on their sate arrival in this city, and said,
the Corporation had a deep sense of the honour conferred upon
them by their acceptance of the invitation, in which all their fellow.
citizens heartily joined.
3lr. Town Clerk LUDLOW then addressed them to nearly the
following purport :
'• The Ilayor, Burgesses, and Commonalty of the city of
Bristol, in Common Council assembled, have unanimously re-
solved, that the Freedom of the City be presented to you in the
manner in which it is usually presented to persons of eminence and
distinction.

" In conformity, therefore, with the usual course.): proceed-
ings upon such occasion%. 1 hare now the honour, in the name
and on the pan ut the Corporation, to communicate to you this
Resolution.

The treemen of this ancient and loyal city, who are entitled
by birth or other personal right to the privilege of their freedom,
and who now respectfully solicit the honour of being connected with
you as their fellow-citizens, amount to many thousands. Their
En pie roll has been, front time to time, adorned with the names
of Princes, Warriors, end Statesmen, of persons the most illus-
trious in rank, and the moat eminent in talent.
•• Ells Majesty, when Prince Regent, honoured this city with
his presence, and oontleseendeil to gratify the wishes of the
loyal citizens of Bristol by permitting his name to be enrolled in
their list.

" On the last occasion of presenting the honorary freedom of this
city, the Duke of Wellington received it, shortly after the battle
of Waterloo. The brilliancy of the victory, the importance of the
result, and the general interest excited by the presence of the illus-
trious warrior, contributed to wake an impression which will not
soon be forgotten. But although the citizens of Bristol gratefully
recollect the triumphs of war, a deeper and more gratifying sensa-
tion is derived from the enjoyment of the blessings of peace and
prosperity; and in contemplating the wisdom and energy with
which his Majesty's Councils have been directed, and the affairs
of this vast and mighty Empire administered, it is impossible not
to feel that the splendor of arms must yield to the transcendent
qualifications of the statesman and the legislator.
" Highly, therefore. AA the citizens of Bristol esteem the honour
which has been conferred upon them by the illustrious personages
who have from time to time accepted the like tribute of their re-
spect, I should very imperfectly express what is felt by them it I
did not assure you, that there are no names which they will be
more proud 111 see inserted in their roll, than those of the Earl of
Liverpool and Mr. Calming.
•• I have only to request that you will be pleased to accept of the
instruments of admission to the Liberties of this city, which, in the
name anti on the part of the Coreuration, 1 have the honour to pre-
sent to you."
To which the Earl of litvEneoot. replied—That he accepted
the honour conferred on hint with feelings of sincere gratitude, as
he considered it an acknowledgment of his humble endeavours to
serve his King and country with fidelity. It was true that the
.!embers who allfill4C(1 in his Majesty's Council had had a &Pit-tilt
t.uk to perform during the late war, but that task had been rendered
comparatively easy, from the loyalty and zeal of the great commer-
cial bodies of the country, and none of those commercial bodies had
excelled the ancient and loyal city of Bristol in devotion to the
King and in obedience to the laws. His Lordship congratulated
those around him that other and better prospects presented them-
selves—the country now enjoying the blessings of a peace which lie
hoped would be durable. His Lordship stated, that lie had some
patrimonial claims upon the city of Bristol, which would have ren-
dered such an honour desirable to him, but lie preferred receiving
it in the way it was conferred ; for he felt, as he trusted every public
man would feel, that the approbation of his fellow-subjects was a
just reward of his public services. Ile concluded by again thattk.
ing the Corporation for the honour conferred.
Mr. CANNING said, Ise received the honour of being enrolled
among the citizens of Bristol with feelings of sincere gratitude. It
had been his fortune to be connected with another great commercial
town, which was ifs rival in fame, but still a generous rival. That
connection had given him the opportunity of becoming acquainted
with, and duly appreciating the character of a British merchant.
Such a character, sustained as it was with probity and dignity
throughout the globe, rendered it an honour to any one, whether a
warrior, statesman, or Prince. to be enrolled among the members.
Ile duly felt that honour himself. It war in a great. measure owing
to the zeal and loyalty of British merchants that the country was
now in a state of safety and peace, which lie trusted it would long
enjoy. He felt highly gratified with the honour which had been
thus conferred on him.

SECOND EDITION.—TH easriav, Jax.l3.
[Under this heat' the Bristol Gazette begins with the Addresses
which writ: presented to these distinguiabed individuals, from the
Society of Merchant Venture's. from the Chamber of Commerce,
and (tom the merchants, bankers, manufacturers, tradesmen, Ac.
They were in the highest degree complimentary to the political in.
tegtity and eminent talents of the two illustrious statesmen. Upon
the last of them being read-1
Lord LIVERpouI. replied, that lie felt gratified with the testi-
monial of the commercial interests of the city as expressed in the
address. His hereditary principles, as well as the result of his own
experience, had convinced him of the importance of relieving corn.
coerce (mutt its shackles, and of giving it freedom and opportunity
to extend itself. A state of war naturally created testraints, the
remedy of which could be butt partially applied, but, on the resto-
ration of peace. the means of giving it proper scope had been the
anxious wish of his Alajesty's Government, who applied its earliest
attention to the removal of those shackles; which removal had led to
the improvement in agriculture and the general interrita of the
country. After alluding to the value of institutions for the promo.
titan of commerce and trade, he concluded by expressing his gratifi.
cation at the congratulations of the respectable body front whom the
Address emanated.

C ANN ING wu anxious to add for himself a few words to
the observations of the Noble Lord. lie concurred fully in the
sentiments just expressed by him. Commerce was the connecting
link in the social chain ; and it had been his chief endeavour, in his
correspondence with foreign nations, to convince their Governments
of the eternal truth, that the world was wide enough fur all the in.
habitants; it was a field for the exertions of man—a field which
yielded the surest and best reward for his labour. It could not be
expected that foreigners would immediately see the wisdom of
adopting all our suggestions ; but be had reason to believe that a free
and liberal policy, in regard to trade and commerce, was increasing
throughout the world ; old prejudices were dying away, and the
shackles of trade were dropping off, one by one. lie concludes] by
thanking the gentlemen for their address.

TIIE DINNER.
At about six o'clock the company adjourned to the banquetting.
room, which was splendidly illuminated and adorned. On the
right of the 3layor sat Lord Liverpool and Mr. Canning; on his
lett the Duke of Beaufort and the Bishop of Bath and Wells
The company consisted of Lords Edward. William, and Granville
Somerset, Lord Apsley, Sir J. C. Hippisley, &e. &c., Members
of Parliament, Aldermen Noble, Daniel, Sir R. Vaughan, &c. &c.;
Sherif% Gardiner and C. L. Walker, and ISlessrs. Predictor,
George, &c. &c. Emirs., Members of the Common Council;
Messrs. Price and Burgess, and other superior officers; the Master
and Wardens of the Society of Merchants, and the representa-
tives of the different commercial interests, to the number of one
hundred, including the Honourable Mr. Hervey, son to the Earl of
Bristol Mr. %Vilma (Lord Liverpool's Secretary), and Sir Wm.
'Scabby,
After the usual toasts of " Church and King," " Duke of
York and the Royal Family," " Duke of York and the Army,"
" Duke of Clarence and the Nevy,"
The Mayon rose and said—" I have to propose the health of an
illustrious individual who now honours us with hit presence. Gen-
tlemen, the high and responsible situation which the Noble Lord
holds in his Majesty's Councils, has brought into exercise his splen.
did talents, his sound undeviating principles, and his exalted virtue.
Gentlemen, by such talents—by such principles--this country
has been raised to an unexampled height of glory—to an un-
precedented state of wealth and happiness. I beg. to give • The
Health of the RieTlit Honourable the Earl of Liverpool, First
Lord of his Majesty's Treasury "—(The toast was drunk with
great applause.)
Lord !AYER root. rose, and said—" Gentlemen. I really do not
know how to express myself, after the handsome manner in which
you hare been pleated to drink my health. I feel highly grateful
for the honour, though I ant conscious I do not deserve the high
culogium bestowed on me ty your Chief Magistrate. Gentlemen,
if there be any merit on my part, in the course of the administration
of public affairs with which I have been trusted, that merit consists
in good intentions—l certainly have used my best endeavours to
further the good of niy country—but neither those good intentions,
roe those best endeavours, wruld have been successful, if they had
not received the valuable support, and been aided by the talents, of
my excellent aad able colleagues, and, above all, if they had not
received the support of the great commercial as well as other in-
terests of this country. The result of all our united exertions has
been the attainment of peace, and my anxious wish is, as no doubt
it is of every one around toe, that the prosperity at present enjoyed
by the country may not only be secured, but may go on increasing.
Ihat that increase may lead to, it is impossible for any nom to
conceive. That the ancient and loyal city of Bristol way largely
participate in that increase, is the anxious wish of my heart.
Gentlemen. I have the honour of drinking all your good healths."
The Illawoit then rose sod said—" With feelings of great
gratitude fur his attendance, and with feelings of admiration of his
brilliant talents, he begged to propose the health of the Right lion.
George Canning, his Majesty's Secretary of State fur the Foreign
Department." (Applause.)
Mr. CAN /4 Ix° then said, "Gentlemen, I cordially thank you
for the honour you have conferred on me. It is most grateful to
try feelings to b: conpled with the tt?Il krcam and justly spore-