The Sun.
London, England, 1855-09-15 00:00:00

paes without an exp reasion of tbeir feelings. Accord-
ingly, on Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'cbick, the respect-
able inhabitants, tradesmen, and many of the working
classes assembled and formed a procession to go out and
meet hirittilsbip. The weather was very inclement, the
rain cc ally descending in gentle at reams, but it
failed t) cool the ardour of his lordship's admirers. As
they passed along the streets_ many joined the ranks, un-
til at length hundreds of the populat;on were moving
along the KegwOrth-revi. On reaching the outskirts of
the town the procession halted, and all eyes were intently
gazing upon the road which crossed the di-tant hill. At
length the carriage was descried, and the air echoed the
spontaneous cheer which ascended from the people.
When his lordship's carriage drew near the cheer-
ing became immense. As soon as it had subsided, M.
Robinson explained to his lordship that the people had
come out to give theta a hearty welcome, and to congra-
tulate his lordship upon the success of .his administra-
tion. His lordship and also Lady Palmerston warmly
acknowledged the kind feeling thus manifested by the
inhabitants, and the procession, headed 'by the band,
and' followed by his lordship's carriage, passed through'
the principal streets of the town. On arriving at Mel-
bourne Hall, a line was formed on each side of the road,
and the multitude cheered intensely as his lordship
passed along.
After Lord Palmerston's arrival on Thursday even-
ing, a number of gentlemen waited upon his lordship and
expressed the desire of the inhabitants to present an ad-
dress on the following morning. Lord Palmerston ac-
quiesced in their wishes,.ind at 11 o'clock this day (Fri-
day) all the influential inhabitants and townspeople, pre-
ceded by the hand, waited upon his lordship at the ball,
and escorted him to the open space in front of Mr.
King's house, near to the ehunb. The noble lord was re-
ceived with loud cheering, as also was Lady Palmerston,
who, with Mrs. Briscoe, Mrs. Worthington, Miss
Briscoe, and other ladies, occupied seats in two car.,
riages. The Rev. Mr. Dean, G. H. Briscoe, Esq., W.
Worthington, Esq., F. Fox, Esq., and a large con-
course attended.

Mr. BRIGGS, jun., of King's Newton, after some ex-
cellent prefatory remarks, read the following address to
Lord Palmerston, many passages of which were. loudly
cheered :

." Address of the inhabitants of Melbourne to the
Right Hon. Viscount Palmerston,
.G.C.8., Fir,t Lord
of her Majasty's Treasury, &c., &c.

"My Lord,—The inhabitants of Melbourne gindry
embrace the opportunity afforded them by the visit of
Your lordship and Lady Palmerston to the respected
occupier of the mansion of her ladyship's ancestors,
to express the pleasure which they feel in the happy
coincidence of the fall of Sebastopol with your lord-
ship's arrival, and to congratulate your lordship on
an event adding so much lustre to the administra-
tion of which your lordship is the head. When,
about two years ago, your lordship did Melbourne
the honour of laying the first stone of its Athenaeum, the
world was in a state of peace, which wes soon succeeded
by a war, bloody, disastrous, and at first. discouraging
in ite results. When, however, in course of time the
confidence of the Sovereign and the voice of the country
placed your lordship in the highest. post which a British
subject can fill, a change came over the scene—energy
directed our councils, seccess attended our arms, and the
late glorious victory of the allied armies in the Crimea
at once rewerled the persevering valour of the besieg-
ing force, and gave to your lordship's administration a
prestige of glory and success. We trust that your lord-
ship will long continue to fill your exalted office, and be
enabled by the blessing of Providence to conduct our
country through the dangers and sacrifices of war to a
safe and honourable peace, at once satisfactory to the
country, and tending to prevent the recurrence of war.
A. peace which is not of the character we have described
'ill not, we feel sure, be satisfactory to your lordship,
any more than to the country ; and notwithstanding
.the arduous nature of your lordship's duties, and the
momentous responsibility of a British Minister at this
crisis, we feel the utmost confidence that under your
lordship's auspices all that energy and talent, guided by
vast experience, can do, will be done to bring the war to
a successful and glorious termination. That your lord-
ship and Lady Palmerston may have a long continuance
of health and happiness, and the highest honours
which a gratefu' Sovereign and people can besto Pe, is the
heartfelt and sincere wish of the inhabitants of Mel-
bourne." (Loud cheers.)
Lord PALMERSTON then rose and was received with
loud cheers. On behalf of Lady Palmerston and him-
pelf he begged to return their most sincere thanks for
the very kind reception they had given them, and ales
for the address Mr. Briggs had had the goo ',nese to
read. He could assure them that it always gave Ledy
Palmerston and himself the greatest pleasure to nivel
themselves of any opportunity, such as that which had
presented itself, of re-visiting a place which, from many
associations, must always be so dear to Lady P.; ant
the pleasure was at that moment increased in the satis-
faction they bath felt at the hospitable receptioe given
them by Mr. Briscoe, who now inhabits the hail.
(Cheers.) He was sure the inhabitants of Melbourne
must appreciate the kindness, the affability, and the
benevolent disposition of Mr. Briscoe ; and Lady Pal.
merston and himself were happy to know that so worthy
a gentleman resided amongst them. (Cheers.) Haring
come here upon private business, and for only one :lay's
interval fr im business of a public and therefore more
iorpertait nature, he was not prepared for each recep-
tien as that now given him, nor did he in the slightest
degree anticipate the expression, even then, of politica!
opinions. At the same time, passing events were of
such engrossing interest that he could not be surprised
that the inhabitants of Melbourne should avail them•
selves of an opportunity to express those patriotic sen-
timents which animated not only themselves but the
great body of the people of this noble country.
(Loud cheers.) It wag true that the :war was at
first encumbered by great difficulties. This country
had for a great length of time been happily enjoying
the tranquillity and repose of peace ; and it would
easily be supposed that when suddenly called upon
to send a large fleet and an army to the other side of the
globe, to compete with an enemy fully prepared for any
emergency—an enemy who, in time of peace, had kept
up a war department upon a most gigantic scale, and
had been incessant in his endeavours to meet any oppo-
sition to his schemes of aggraidisement that might arise
—it might readily be supposed that many difficulties
would supervene, and munh• suffering and privation be
endured. (Hear.) The last few months had, however, set
all these matters right, and he was happy to say that the
last accounts showed that there never was an army in a
better physical condition, or more inspired by a noble and
gallant spirit, or more prepared for any and every emer-
gency that the course of events might give rise to.
(Cheers.) The other day be had the pleasure of seeing
an eminent medical man, and one of the staff of civilians
who had been sent to the Crimea to inspect the hos-
pitals, and examine into the physical condition of the
army. That eminent man stated that the hospitals
were in the most admirable condition—that, in fact,
they might almost be retarded as a model for the hos-
pitals in London—that the troops enjoyed every com-
fort compatible with a military campaign, arid were in
as good a condition as if they were in a peace establish-
alealialiome. (Cheers.) Well (said his lord-hip) we have
no rent triumph. (Cheers.) We have struck a heavy
blow at an essemy whose aggressive policy threatened the
whole %amid, and particularly the interests of this coun-
try. (Cheers.) Sebastopol has succumbed to tha valour
of the allies, acid Right has thus far triumphed over
Wrong. (Loud cheers.) It cannot be expected the: great
struggles can be carried on without great loss on both
sides. We have sustained great losses ; but it is a con-
solation to those who have lost relatives and friends in
this contest la support of liberty again-t despotism, that
their names will be enrolled in the annals of fame, and
will be associated with the imperishable glories of their
country. (Much cheering.) But great as our losses
are, lamentable as all feel them to be, we know that
the losses of the enemy are infinitely greater ; and
though the war has been undoubtedly attended with
losses and privations on our pert, if we give credit to the
information derived from various sources, we have the
satisfaction of knowing that those losses and those pri-
vat'ons are surpassed in magnitude by those against
whom we are patriotically contending. (Cheers.) And
now one word with regard to the future. Final success
must attend our arms. (Cheers.) Our security for that
arises in the undaunted valour of our troops and those
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