The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-08-30 00:00:00

BILLERICAY TRrE.BLUE DINNER.

A :Werth,/ of the True lllutsoflltricay and its vicinity saa
held at the Crown Inii, at that place, on Titer:ohs!. 24th instant,
when about tiO gentlemen pirtrolt of an elegant dinner. providid
by Giro staunch friend to the cause, Mr. Goodman. Captain gpitiy
in the Chair. Amongst the gentlemen present were the floeour-
able George Winn, M. P. for Malden .1 Quintin Dick. Esq.; Colo-
nels Tyrell and Kersterman ; R. S. Esq. ; John Barring-
ton, Esq. ; H. Fran. Vachell, Esq. ; A—Johnson, E‘r4. • Captains
Trigg and Johnson : Peter Skipper, Esq._.; Revert:a:i Thomas
Drooksby, Drydgcs, Harvey, &c. &c. eke. Immediately after the
cloth was removed, the Chairman proposed
" The King." four times four, standing.—Song, " Goa
save the King."
Verse and Chorus—Air, " God save the King."
" The Duke of Yurk and the rest of the Royal Family," with
three times three. _ . _

Duet, " Thanks, Royal York."—Alr, " Duke of York's
31. -itt."
`• The Duke of Clarence and the Navy," three times three.—
Song, " Hearts of Oak."—Air. " Rule Britannic"
The Duke of Wdlington and the Army," three times three.
the coutpieriiig Hero comes."—Olee, " Hoe merrily
Lord Liverpool and his Majesty's Ministers," three times
three.

—Air,
e lire."

" Admired Harvey and the True Blues of Essex," three times
three.
The CtrAtastaw. in a neat and artropriate speech, proposed
the health of the " Honourable 31r. % the :timber for 31al.
don," which was received with every mark of satisfaction, and
drank with three fixes three.
The Hon. Gentleman, in returning thanks, stated, that his feel-
ings were too overpowered for him to sty much. He felt convinced
no man had been returned in a more pure, honourable and diem-
torested manner, than he 1i4.1 been for the borough of 31altlon. Ilr
was satisfied his own merits had not placed him in that proud situ-
a•ion. He had from the first declared that he started on die True
Blue principles, being convinced they were the best for this coun-
try, and lie sl ould manfully adhere to that pledge. He could nut
conclude without thanking his more than friend, Capfain Spitty,
for the great exertions male l.y him in the hue arduous struggle.
The CHAIRMAN next pi opined the health of " Quintin Disk,
Esti." . _

That Gentleman returned thanks. He took the opportunil of
thanking those friends who had exerted themselves on his behalf,
and although unsuccessful, still, stranger as he was, he felt tsar-
vinced he had done wonders in obtaining 1,401 votes. The Hun.
Gentleman concluded his speech with stating, that the freemen cf
Maldon should find him at his post—that he should certainly, at
the next election, again off:a- himself for the borough of Mallun
when he did not doubt but that he should succeed, from being
better known in the county.—The declaration of the Hon. Gentle.
man, that he should again offer himself, was met with loud aad re-
peated plaudits.
Mr. WINN rose to propose the health of "The Chairman,"
which was drank with great applause.
The CHAIRMAN returned thanks.
Duet—" Church and Kirg."
QUINTIN Dicx, proposed a toast, which he felt convinced
would be received with enthusiasm, na'ntly, the health of " The
Stewards."
They returned thanks.
Mr. Sir IP* ER, in doing so, stated his opinion, that with a good
understanding, two Blues would in future be returned for Mal?on.
Song--" Trite Blue."
" Colonel Tyrcll and the True Blues ;" three times three.
The COLONEL, in returning thanks, said, he felt proud in hay•
ing hta name coupled with the True Blue cause.
Song--" Great Britain is the noblest Land."
The Honnuralle Mr. 3Viails roe:, by permission of the Chair-
man, to propose the health of " Colonel Bearnston," a gentleman
whom he considered one of the main pillars of that cause which
they had met to celebrate; he thought as he (Mr. Winn) had so
recently been Steward of the Races, he might be allowed the ex-
pression, that he would turn him out against any competitor to
this or any other county. (Loud applause.)
Air—" Fly not yet.'
The CUAIRMAN next proposed the health of " Sir John Ty-
rell."
Colonel TVRELL returned thanks.
" The Rev. 31r. Brooksby and the Established Church."
The Rev. 31r. B. returned thanks.
Song—" Old Honest John Bull."
From the Chair—" The Ladies."—Glee, " Hen's a Health to
all good Lasses."
Colonel TVRELL proposed " Captain Spitty and the True
Blues of Billericay." Although the Captain's health bad been
drank, he could not avoid coupling so staunch a man to the cause
with them.
Captain SPIT,' Y stated he was always ready to do every thing
in his power to serve the good old cause; but he felt convinced
that the benefit derived from his exertions was to be attributed
more immediately to the firm friends with whom he was coupled.
lie begged, in return, to propose the health of the Gentlemen.
who had many of them come a great distance to support him on
this occasion.

Mr. WENN returned thanks for the compliment paid to the
viaitors. - - - -

Song—" The Glasses sparkle on the Board."
The Cumin:tram next proposed," Mr. Barrington, Col. Berme.
man, and the True Blues of Rockford Hundred," which was drank
with theee times three.
Mr. WINN said he could not allow the toast to pus without
thanking them for their kindness to him at the late contest.
Mr. BARR 'Norm; returned thanks.
Colonel KEHSTEMAIi, in returning thanks, stated 'that it was
their intention to have a meeting at South-end, in the course of
next month (fixed for 27th September), and lie trusted it would
meet with the support of the gentlemen present.—Mr. Winn con.
sented to take the Chair.
Duet—" Could a man be secure."
" Sir Henry Smyth and the True Blues of Colchester," three
times three.
Mr. Dicx rose, by permission of the Chairman. to propose
the health of " The Mayor and Corporation of the Borough of
Maldon."
hl r. HAXCE returned thanks in the name of the Corporation.
Mr. Wits sr proposed the health of " Oliver Hering, Esq.,"
three times three.
The CHAIRMAN proposed the health of "Mr. Butler and the
True Blues of logatestone."
Mr. Bur LEA returned thanks.
Colonel TYUELL next proposed the health of " Mr. Winn and
Mr. Dick conjointly, with success to them at the next election ;"
but begged it might be understood, that in coupling the mimes
of those gentlemen, he did not wish to pledge them to any coa-
lition.
Mr. Wires/ objected to their healfes being drank together, as it
might be construed that he had forfeited his 1 ledge to remain alone:
at the same time he freely confessed, that his principles and those of •
the Honourable Gentleman were exactly similar, and he wished it
to be particularly understood that lie had received the most hand-
some treatment from Mr. Dick during the whole of the late
struggle.
Col. Traect. explained, and the toast was drank with great
applause.
Ille.11"txx returned thanks, and pledged lims:lf to be at his post
at the next election. He only asked for the support of the Freemen
of Mahlon fur himself individually ; he conceived he had no rigl.t
to control or influence their second vote; they would give it 'o the
gentleman they considered most deserving their support. He had
pledged himself to stand alone, and had acted up to such pledge ;
he would not control his friends, nor was he a:imitable fur the sup-
port and assistance they thought proper to taffeta to any oilier
gentleman.
Mr. Dice also returned thanks, and more particularly to those
gentlemen who had done him the honour to vote for him.
Mr. SK I PI'L it rose to express his approbation of Mr. Goodman's
attention to the comforts of the party during the day, and proposed
his health.
Mr. IV' NN stated that he knew and felt Mr. Goodman to be a
True Blue.
After this toast was drank, Mr. Winn stated that he had an en-
gagement to which he must attend, and, as a parting toast, wished
to propose, "A health to all those that we love."
Captain VACRELL proposed that the meeting shorld be an an.
natal one, which was seconded by Mr. Skipper, and unanimously
agreed to. Mr. Dick was requested to take the Cline next year,
which he consented to.
" Prosperity to the text True Blue Meeting," *lee times three,
Colonel TVRELL forted the health of " Mr. John Wool and
the True Blues of lasagtord." Mr. W. returned thanks.
The utmor harmotiv and conviviality prevailu during the even•
ing ; the Chairman left about eleven o'clock, and the party se.
parated.
Too much cannot be said in praise of the dinmer and wines, w1'16.1
did much credit to Mr. Goodman.
During the day the band of the West Essex Militia enlivened
the scene with some of our na:.tonal airs.
A few days since, a gt attleman who is reported to be pos.
liaised of considerable property in this neighbourhoeit
(Exeter) excited a goc d deal of attention by his eccentric
behaviour in this ci•,y. During his visit he gave large
orders at several shot JS, to the amount of some thousands,
but many hesitated '.it complying with his commands; at
one shop he directed every article of rich and costly goods
in two large windo wit to be sent him ; at some of the book-
sellers' shops he c ztlered enough volumes, without distine-
tion of subject
and at the piety tre-dealers lie dismantled the walls of works
clue of art to the vt character, to constitute a large library :
of 7001. at one place, and 6001. at an.
other. At Poberts's Bazaar he ordered furniture to the
amount of 5 aul , for which lie gave a check on a bank at a.
distance for 1001., with which the wary broker posted oft
and got pa',B, but two other checks, each drawn for 4.V.,
one on tin, same bank, and the duplicate on a banking.
house in, this city, have been refused. To all the rest he
likewise, gave checks, but it is not likely they will be ho-
noureo,, as the gentleman's friends have interfered, and, as
we ate informed, placed him under restraint.—Exctrr
Welds.