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London, England, 1855-10-11 00:00:00

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was illuminated with gas-jets, which ran in lines along
the whole of the entablature, and outlined the dome. In
the centre was a star, with the ciphers " V." and "N."
combined. The Town-hall was the central object of at-
traction. The Custom-house and Sailors' Home were
alo illuminated. In the town stare, crowns, the initials
"Ir. N." and " V. A.," transparencies and devices il-
lustrative of Alma, Inkerman, Baiaklava, and Sebasto-
pol lit up the streets, and the myriads of flags and ban-
ners, of every size, device, colour, and nation streamed
across from window to window. Enormous bonfires
were also lit in two or three quarters of the town, and
Pyrotechnic displays were frequent. At New Brighton
arid Birkenhead similar demonstrations of rejoicings were
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the breaches made by his cannon, while two other divi
sions were to attack the town in other quarters. Wel-
lington's crack divisions performed prodigies of valour
at the breaches, but the enemy withdrew their troops
from other points to repel the assault at these points.
The assault failed at those breaches, while it was suc-
cessful at the other points ; but did any one ever hear
the crack divisions assailed and calumniated because
they were unable to carry the town at those points ?
No. The unsuccessful troops were held to have de-
served the thanks of their country equally with those
who had been successful. (Cheers.) All were held
to have alike done their duty ; and so it was with the
late attack upon the Redan. That attack was part of
the general assault of the enemy's lines, and he could
not admit that the slightest stain rested upon the cha-
ra.cter of British troops because the attack at that parti-
cular point bad not succeeded. He felt confident that
the English army would continue to deserve, as they had
hitherto most fully deserved, the admiration and grati-
tude of their Queen and country. (Cheers.)
The Earl of HARDWICIEE said he could not speak for
the navy as the gallant General had spoken for the army,
as an active member of that body. A year or two ago,
when his noble friend on the left of the chairman (the
Earl of Derby) was in office, he commanded a ship, and
he hoped that when his noble friend should be again
upon the sunny side of the throne he might again enjoy
the gratification of serving his Queen and country in the
exercise of his profession. (Hear, hear.) When the pre-
sent war broke out he had warned the public not to ex-
pect
too much from the encounter of ships with heavy
land batteries, and the result had proved the justice of
the warning. The truth seemed to be, that unless our
men-of-war could carry out and complete at opce the ob-
ject which they had in view in attacking land batteries;
they only pointed out his weak points to the enemy, and
enabled him to strengthen them. When the war broke
out it was supposed that, because we had steam as a pro-
pelling power instead of sails, we were about to see great
results obtained by means of our navy. But ships were
built to meet and vanquish ships, and we were begin-
ning to see that this was not a naval war. (Hear, hear.)
His ROYAL HIGHNESS, in a flattering and graceful
speech, proposed " The Health of his Worship the
Mayor." (Cheers.)
The MAYOR begged to express his thanks for the very
kind manner in which his health had been proposed by
his Royal Highness and received by the company. He
deemed it a privilege to be allowed to testify to the Duke
of Cambridge the interest which the people of Liverpool
took in the events passing in the East, and the interest
with which they had marked the part which his Royal
Highness Isad taken in those events. (Hear.) If in
that busy mart of commerce—where peace must be so
essential to their prosperity—a warlike spirit was now
found to pervade, was it to be attributed to the love of
war ? No ; it owed its origin to the conviction in the
heart of the people that we were engaged in a good
cause, and were fighting the battle of civilisation and of
freedom against the dark despotism of the North.
(Cheers.)
The MAYOR next proposed "The House of Peers,"
coupling with it the name of the Earl of Derby. (Cheers.)
The House of Peers, forming as it did so important a
part in the constitution of this country, was regarded
not only with respect, but with sincere attachment, by
the people ; for while it was a check to hasty legislation,
it was not a barrier to improvement, and he believed it
to be essential to the welfare of England. Its doors
were open to every man who might distinguish himself
in the state. The ma❑ of the humblest origin could gain
admission there if he proved himself worthy of it. Who
had not listened with pleasure to the eloquent outpour-
ings of my Lord Lyndhurst, and of a noble lord whose
presence there that evening prevented him (the Mayor)
from saying what he otherwise would have done of one
so honoured by the nation and by the people of Liver-
pool, with whose welfare he himself was so intimately
connected. (Cheers.)

About midnight his Royal Highness the Duke of Cam.
bridge, the Earl of Derby, and the rest of the visitors
from Knowsley took leave of the Mayor, and left the
ball-room for their carriages.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 10.—This morning the Duke of Cam-
bridge resumed his visit in order to inspect the river,
the shipping, and docks. It is from the river that Li-
verpool must be seen in order to obtain a suitable con-
ception of the vast commercial (development and prodi-
gious mercantile activity which distinguish this great
sea-port. The spectacle presented this morning was of
the must striking character. The forests of masts in the
crowded docks along the river side may be said to have
bloomed like a parterre in the bright sunshine with the
gayest and richest colours. The morning was clear, but
cold, and a brisk wind kept every ship's colours gaily
fluttering in the breeze. The place of departure was the
landing-stage, the avenues to which and the piers were
densely crowded by an assemblage which loudly cheered
his Royal Highness on his arrival.
Soon after 11 o'clock his Royal Highness, accompa-
nied by Colonel Tyrwhitt, Mr. Walpole, M.P., and other
visitors from Knowsley, and attended by the Mayor and
Mr. Charles Turner, Chairman of the Dock Committee,
embarked on board the handsome paddle-steamer the
Countess of Ellesmere, which has the reputation of being
the swiftest boat on the river. A large flotilla of steam-
boats, all gaily dressed with flags, were in readiness to
follow in the wake of his Royal Highness. A little dis-
tance from the landing stage, arranged in methodical
order, were the life and pilot boats of the port ; and at
anchor, in the middle of the stream, lay a number of
large ships, including several American vessels, as
smartly decorated as their neighbours. The Countess of
Ellesmere, with the distinguished party on board, first pro-
ceeded up the river as far as Eastham, followed by the
fleet of river steamers, the whole of whom she speedily
left, and was herself soon lost in the distance. In return-
ing the Countess of Ellesmere passed close to the young
and thriving little port of Garston, on the Lancashire
side of the river, and which is chiefly remarkable for
the important facilities it furnishes for loading yes.
eels with coal at the quay side by means of a high level
railway. Between this pert and the Liverpool Docks
lie the old ship-building yards, which were also pointed
out to his Royal Highness, as were the yards and grav-
ing dock in the course of construction on the Cheshire
si le of the river, south of the Woodside ferry, and
which, when finished, will add materially to the ship-
building facilities of the port. The Countess of Elles•
mere steamed rapidly to the Rock Lighthouse, giving
his Royal Highness an opportunity of viewing the entire
extent of the unrivalled line of docks, which, next to the
Mersey itself, are the most important element of the
success of Liverpool as a great mercantile port. It was
intended to proceed some distance down the Channel
and inspect the various signals, but a heavy sea rendered
it undesirable to extend the excursion beyond the river.
The steamer's head was again turned, and, after sailing
about some time, she proceeded to the landing-stage,
where the Duke of Cambridge disembarked amid the
enthusiastic plaudits of the large concourse of people
, who had remained upwards of three hours patiently
awaiting his return. His Royal Highness was con-
ducted to the mayor's state carriage, which proceeded with
him to the Town-hall, amid the same marks of general
rejoicing which had distinguished the route of the pre-
vious day. The duke, subsequently, visited St.
George's-hall, and appeared much gratified with the law
courts, concert rooms, &c.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT, 10'30 P.M.
The concert at St. George's-hall was announced to
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commence at a quarter before 8 o'clock, at which time
the ball was filled with a large and brilliant assemblage.
Half-an-hour elapsed, however, before the Duke of Cam-
bridge made his appearance. About a quarter past 3
his Royal Highness entered the hall at the north end,
and was conducted by the Mayor down the centre avenue
to a raised dais at the south end, amid the enthusiastic
greetings of the audience. The other distinguished visi•
tors at Knowsley were also present, but the Earl of
Derby was not in attendance. His Royal Highness
remained from the close of the first part of the concert,
having apparently been much gratified by the singing of
Madame Clara Novell() and several madrigals spiritedly
given by a full and carefully selected chorus. The
Duke, in retiring, proceeded down the centre avenue,
the people rising and cheering warmly as he passed. A
sirnil.lr compliment was paid to Sir Harry Smith, who
was recognised by the numerous medals and orders ou
his breast. The gallant veteran appeared taken entirely
by surprise by this spontaneous demonstration, and
turned with some emotion to bow his acknowledgments.
After a brief interval the concert proceeded.
With the concert at St. George's-hall have terminated
the festivities which have commemorated the visit of the
Duke of Cambridge and the successes of the allied
armies in the Crimea. The arrangements for his Royal
Highness's progress to different points, and his recep-
tion at the Town-hall and other public buildings have
displayed good taste, care, and forethought, and reflect
great credit upon the corporate authorities., They have
been admirably seconded by the merchants and trades-
men of the town in the desire to do honour to his Royal
Highness, while the demeanour of the working-classes
has been throughout most orderly and admirable. To
his worship the Mayor, a great portion of the success o
the fetes must be attributed. His gentlemanly courtesy
and liberal hospitality have been alike worthy of his
high reputation, and of the important and influential
town over which he presides as chief magistrate.

The Earl of DERBY said he was warned by certain
sounds that met his ear (the music from the ball-room)
that he must compress into a very small compass what
he bad to say. They had arrived at the very critical
moment in the evening's proceedings which reminded
hint of the House of Lords between the hours of a quar-
ter past 7 and 8 o'clock in the evening, when the thin.
ness of the benches occupied not only by lords temporal,
but, if the right rev, prelate would permit him to say,
by lords spir.tual also—(a laugh) —and the impatience of
his audience usually led the speaker to apologise to their.
lordships for troubling them at so late an hour of the
evening. (A. laugh.) Apprehensive, therefore, that the
younger portion of the company wished to leave the
room, and that the older portion of the company would
be obliged to do so—(a laugh)--he would only say that
he concurred with the Mayor in thinking that, while the
House of Lords performed an important and useful
function in checking hasty legislation, it presented no
barrier to freedom and improvement. (Hear.) It was
also true that it was continually receiving infusions of
new blood, and that its doors were open to every man
' who could show himself to be worthy of a seat in that
distinguished assembly. So long as peerages were given
only for distinguished services the recollection of the
good qualities which procured for their ancestors their
patent of nobility would encourage them to follow in the
same path. But heavy would be the responsibility of
that Minister who should recommend his Sovereign to
raise improper and unworthy objects to the dignity of
the peerage. For himself, he could not be charged with
having made a lavish or indiscriminate use of the privi-
lege which office had given him to recommend her Ma-
jesty to confer peerages. During the time he was First
Minister of the Crown, he had only advised her Majesty
to confer the dignity of the peerage upon three indivi-
duals—the distinguished diplomatist Lord Stratford de
Redcliffe, the learned and eminent Sir E. Sugden, and
the late lamented Lord Raglan. (Cheers.) Posterity,
he thought, would confirm the worth and suitableness
of these three persons to the distinction, and he should
always look back with pleasure upon the share he had
had in opening to them the doors of the House of Lords.
(Cheers.)

The MAYOR next proposed " The House of Commons,"
associating with it the health of the Right Hon. S.
Walpole. The House of Commons had with few excep-
tions well represented the opinions of the people. The
country being engaged in a war, the Commons felt it
their duty to support whatever Ministry showed itself
faithful to their country. They bad granted the Govern-
ment supplies with a liberal hand ; they bad not been
afraid of a great war, but they had been afraid of a
great war being carried on with insufficient means,
(Hear, hear.) He was convinced that any Ministry
showing a fearless English spirit would receive support
from the nation, and the nation's representatives, and
that party prejudice would be hushed, and the energies
of all united for one common purpose. (Loud cheers.)
Mr. WALPOLE briefly acknowledged the toast, remark-
ing that the House of Commons would, in any great
national emergency, show itself superior to all party
considerations, and worthily maintain its ancient dignity
and fame. (Cheers.)

The company then repaired to the splendid ballroom,
where a brilliant scene awaited them. The large ball-
room, a nobly proportioned salon, was crowded with the
elite of the town and neighbourhood of Liverpool. Cards
had been issued for upwards of 1,000 guests. The rich
attire of the ladies was enlivened by the scarlet uniforms
of several officers of the army and militia, and by the
presence of the foreign consuls of the port in their offi-
cial uniforms. His Royal Highness the Duke of Cam-
bridge danced in the first quadrille with Mrs. Tobin, the
wife of the mayor. The two largest rooms, each eon-
Mining an orchestra, were devoted to dancing, while
the other rooms were devoted to the conversation, the
display of water-colour drawings, prints, &c. Among
the company were—The Duke of Cambridge, K.G. ;
Earl and Countess of Derby and Lady Emma Stanley
Lord and Lady Colville, Earl of Hard wick©,
Lady
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Earl and Countess of Chesterfield and Lady Evelyn
Stanhope
Elizabetho, Yorke, Lord H. L
M.P.; Viscount Ford° wmiloohx; P. ,
Lord
Alex. George ;x
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Barrington, Viscount Somerton, Hon. Algernon Eger-
and Lady Smith, Col. Key
ton, Mr. Knightley, Sir R. Gerard, Bart., Sir Harry
and officers of the King's
Hussars; Sir Duncan and Lady Macdougall, Col. Tyr
Whitt, Right Hon. S. H. Walpole, M.P.; Col. Holdioh,
&c.

Supper and refreshments were served in the most
sumptuous style, and dancing was kept up until a late
hour.

While the aristocratic portion of the inhabitants was
enjoying the hospitality of the Mayor and Mayoress, the
streets were thronged by crowds anxious to inspect the
illuminating's. These were of the most brilliant and ex-
tensive character, but, unfortunately, the effect was mar-
red by a heavy rain, which descended with scarcely an
interval from 5 o'clock to midnight. The principal pub-
lic buildings and private establishments were illuminated

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