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dated talented my Noble Friend. Gentlemen, it is impossible to
contemplate to what event of glory Übe country is destined, when
we recollect the difficulties it has overcome. There must be some-
thing peculiarly good in the elements of a Constitution which Pro-
duces such effects. I think these elements are to be found in an
enlightened and liberal Nobility—an active and upright Magis-
tracy—and an able, realms, and conscientious Clergy. They are
also to be found in those enterprising commercial communities of
this country, which encourage the skill, and stimulate the indus-
try. of the people, by ample rentioneration. It has been my fate,
as I hare already had occasion this day to say, to be so connected
with commercial characters, as duly to appreciate the qualities and
virtues of a British merchant. It would appear, Gentlemen, that
the whole machine of society had received an accelerating impulse,
and that this country was beginning a course of prosperity, which
shall exceed all that has gone before, as much as the present ex-
ceeds all past expectations." Mr. Canning concluded by expressuig
the high sense he felt or the obligation conferred on hint.
The Duke of Beaufort, Lord Lieutenant of the City and
County of Bristol."
His 0111• CE briefly returned thanks.
Lord LivEurooL here rose, and begged to give a toast. His
own health had bean given by the Chief -Magistrate, in terms of
high compliment, and had been received in the most flattering
manner by the company, for which he had expressed his obliga-
tions. He begged in return to give the health of the ('hief
Ala-
giatrate, in doing which it was unnecessary to trouble them with
many words, surrounded as that gentleman was with his respectable
friends and brother Magistrates, who knew and duly appreciated
his character much better th.n lie could. His Lordship then citro-
n:anted on the great commercial importance of Bristol; and,
though it was true that some other cities excelled it in payment of
Custom and Excite duties, yet that was owing to no fault of Bris-
tol, but to a more numerous population surrounding those cities;
but none in the kingdom, his Lordship added, excelled it in the
honour and integrity of Its merchants, or in the loyalty and good
conduct of its inhabitants. With great pleasure he therefore gave—
l- The health of the .11a or."—Drunk with great applause.
Hit returned thanks in a very feeling manner.
" The Bight Honourable Lord Granville."—" Ills Majesty's
Ministers."

Lord LivEn Poor. and 3lr. Cawurno both Inst.—llia Lord.
shii said, his Right lion. Friend and himself begged to return
their personal acknowledgments, and, on behalf of their absent col.
leagues, to thank them for the honour. They would also take
care to inform those colleagues of the handsome and hospitable
manner in which they had been received and entertained by the
citizens of Bristol.
" Members of Parliament of the City and' County of Bristol."
" lsord Bishop of Bristol."
Dr. Randolph returned thanks in the absence of the Dean, and
expreased a hope, as spiritual Ministers, they should aid the
efforts of the national Ministers in furthering the good of the
country. However strong the nation might become front worldly
wisdom, its only confidence was to be found in its religion.
" The Sister Kingdom."
" His Once the Duke of Wellington."
" Members of Parliament our the County of Somerset."
Mr. DR:Kit:sox returned his must hearty and grateful ac-
knowledgments. As one of the Representatives of that populous
and wealthy county, he could bear testimony to the satisfaction of
his constituents in the general administration of the country.
Sir Tit on as LETUURIDGE most cordially joined in the eon.
cluding sentence of his worthy colleague, on the approbation
throughout the county of Somerset, of the conduct of his Ma-
jesty's Ministers ; but lie could nut be satisfied without doing jus-
tice to those principles of loyalty and attachment to the Con-
stitution, which had led to such results. He felt proud that
day in seeing around him those who maintained such principles,
which always had, and he hoped always would, be the rallying
point of the citizens of Bristol.
" The Members of Parliament for the County of Gloucester."
Lord EDWARD SOZIERSET returned thanks.
" Lord Edward Somerset."
The Duke of BEauroar gave, " Prosperity to the City of
Bristol."

" Lord GranvilleSomerset."—" The Rt. Hon. Lord Bathurst."
" 31aster, iVarden, sod Commonalty of 31e:chant Venturers."
" Lord Ansley."
" Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells."
" Lord John Somerset."

Lord APIILLT, Sir J. C. 111 wwisLry, and several other gen-
tlemen, returned thanks when their health% were drunk, and
the evening concluded by the usual form of handing round the
grace cop.
We understand that the Earl of Liverpool and Mr. Canning
expressed themselves highly gratified by this entertainment. Ifis
Lordship returned immediately after the dinner to Bath.
The bells rang, guns were tired, and Hags were exhibited from
the ships and various public buildings, and every possible respect
was shown by the citizens to such distinguished guests.