The Sun.
London, England, 1823-12-19 00:00:00

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE.

PRESENTATION of a ,MAGNIFICENT GOLD VASE
to COLONEL. BRANDLING, M.P.
Between eleven and ti,Yelve this forenoon, there
was an extraordinary wades of the Northumberland and New-
castle-npon-Tyne, Volunteer Cavalry, on the Town Moor, for
the purpoie of presenting theh: worthy Commander, Colonel
BUANDLXNO, M.P., of Gosforth Hquse, with a Magnificent
Geld Vase, unanimousli,voted to him by the individuals of the
Regiment. Justabout twelve o'clock, the Corps was drawn
up in front of the Grand Stand, so as to form three 'idea of a
square, the facade of the Grand Stand forming as it were the
fourth side. The dismounted troop commanded by Captain
RuLMAIS, were ranged internally, and trilateral' in front of the
Cavalry. On Col. BRANDLING'S presenting himself within
the square, the regiment saluted, eccompanied with the usual
music. The truly noble Vase, having been previously taken
in charge besot Guard of Honour, and placed upon a cushion
before a Serjeant on horseback, two non-commissioned officers
of the dismounted being ranged on each side, the appearance Of
the whole was very imPosing. As soon as the ceremony of the
salute was over, „Major Sir CHARLES LORAINE, Bart., rode
up near to where Colonel BRANDLING was posted, and thus
addressed him : •
" Mr DEan Sin—To those intimately acquainted with
you, or even to those who have merely heard of your conduct,
public or private, it cannot be matter of surprise that you have
gained the admiration and esteem of those under your controul.
As to the cause and origin of the regiment I have this day, by
yoirt permission, the honour to command, they are too well
known to require any observation from use, particularly as
there may be some present who may dispute the propriety of
such a force and it is our wish as well as our duty to preserve
peace, unanimity, and harmony amongst all, especially on this
occasion. Suffice it then to say, that as soon as it it wits known
that you were willing to take a leading character, numbers
flocked together to enrol thewselves under your command, and
that the name 'of Charles John Brandling at once inspired
them with energies even beyond their primitive resolves to do a
benefit to their neighbour and their country ! 3y those, after
having served four years under your command, I have been
deputed to be the organ of their sentiments, and to offer to
your acceptance this token of their regard and affection. In
offering these sentiments I feel it unnecessary to say more
than to declare their unequivocal attachment to your
person and family—an attachment founded on the prin-
ciple of reciprocal kindness, it having been clearly shewn
that in your determination not to allow tiny duty to be neglect-
ed, your manner toward each individual amongst us has been
so gratifying as to render the performance of all duties a pleasure
rather than a trouble. Allow Mei then, my dear Sir, without
further preface; in the name of the Officers, Non-Commissioned
Officers, and Privates of the Northumberland and Newcastle
Volunteer Cavalry to present you with this Vase, as a token of
our respect for you as our. Commanding Officer, and of our
sincere regard anti esteem for you as a man—a testimony which
we hope will be a lasting memorial of your worth and excel.
lence, and chew ages yet to come bow the family of Brandling
was represented in ages past !" The loudest cheering followed
the worthy Baronet's most appropriate,speech ; and we must
be Clewed to say we have seldom heard an address delivered
snore impressively or with better grace of manner. When
silence could be obtained Colonel Brandling replied to the
following effect :—" Gentlemen, (he said), " prepared as
I might be thought to be for the honour of this
clay, I can only siert,' respectfully assure you, that I feel quite
overpowered by the very handsome, nnd, I may say, elo.
quent manner in which my Hon. Friend (Sir C 'lades La.
raise) has done me the honour of connecting my name with
the Northumberland and Newcastle Volunteer Cavalry. Gen-
tlemen, on such an occasion I feel indeed proud, and I hope I
may make the avowal without vanity, however much I ant sen-
sible that you far overrate my humble services. It is too recent not
to have a vivid recollection of the cause that led to our military
association. There was a general alarm throughout the coun-
try, and the menacing aspect of affairs inducedion boldly, and
patriotically to step forward in defence of your King and Coun-
try. In placing yourselves under my command, I felt how
much I was honoured by so respectable and numerous a body
of Yeomanry reposing in me, as you did, that entire confidence
which was so essential to our well-being as a corps of Volun-
teer soldiers. But, Gentlemen, it is but justice that I should
bear testimony to the unremitting efforts made by you to
acquire that degree of military efficiency which at an carlype-
riod drew down upon you the high approbation of the Lord Lieu-
tenant of the County, as well as it has subsequently elicited the
most encomiastic notice on the part of some of the brave defen-
ders of the liberties of Europe ! I may be permitted to advert, too,
with all due praise, to the delicate yet salutary manner in which
you performed an arduous local duty only last year.. There is,
however, thank God ! a striking difference in the appearance of
the country at present, as compared with what it was fouryears
ago. But vigilance must, nevertheless, not be impolitically
relaxed ; for there are, unfortunately, in all countries, dis-
satisfied spirits ever on the watch, and ready to seize opportu-
nities to promote their fancied interests, though it be at the
expense of reason and the public tranquillity. To the gentle-
men who have had the management of the business of this day,
my best acknoWledgments are certainly due, but I have to re.
Bret that their arrangeingats have debarred me the high gratifica-
tion I should otherwise have experienced In seeing you all at
Gosforth-flouse. The kind and valuable token of regard you
have this day honoured me with (and which I can never suf-
ficiently appreciate) will, I trust= he deposited in safety at
Goforth; and never, I hope, will it be removed thence as long
as there is a 13neaenr.neo left. My duties in another place
will call me hence in a short time; but on my return,
Gentlemen, "in a more kindly season," ,1 anticipate the high
.pleasure of seeing you all at °Werth to spentlai day dedicated
to social mirth and good fellowships In the meanwhile, from
the bottom of my heart, accept my.sincereet wishes indivi-
dually for your health and prosperity.
llt I have expressed
myself imperfectly, and. indeed lam quite aware that have
Slone so, I must entreat you, Gentlemen, to be so indulgent as
impute the defect to the proper cause, the overpowered state of
my fselings."—The loudest cheering followed the worthy Co-
lonel's speech, and it WAS very evident that the distiguished
individual, the object of the honours of the day, felt most in-
.tensely the force of the homage that was paid .hint by heart,
as responsive to loyalty and patriotism, as they are sensible of
that super-eminent worth, which is the grand characteristic of
their excellent Commander.
The Vase bears thefollowing Inscription :
" THIS VASE
• W 1.5 PRESENTED
THE ,•
OFFICERS, NON.COETMmISSIONED OFFICERS,
AND PRIVATES,
• , OF THE
NORTHUMBERLAND AND -NEWCASTLE
VOLUNTEER CAVALRY,
TO
CHARLES JOHN BRANDLING, ESQ.
. .1 TESTIMONY OP THEIR RRSPECT
FOR DIM AS
THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF TIE CORPS,
AND OF THEIR
SINCERE REGARD AND ESTEEM
FOIL HIM AS
A MAN.
1023."
In. Tn STTN of the 29:1) ult. there was a brief notice of this
magnificent piece of workmanship,. Including the pedestal,
which is a square of britfht gold, i
old, it Is 19 inches n height, and
will contain about eight quarts. Its weight is upwartlS of 300
ounces. Altogether it may be justly pronounced one of the
noblest cups that ever came from the hands of an artist ; and
we take leave to say is 'alike" honourable to the givers and to
the receiver. Although it was a cold winter. day, with oeca-
/dons' showers of snow, several ladiee—among whom we noticed
Mrs. Brandling, Mrs. Bigge,. Mrs. Dr. Ileaellana,Mrs. Dixon
'Brown,, kc.--were on the lower terrace of the grand stand, to
witness the ceremony of presentation ; and a considerable as-
semblageof spectators were on the ground below, for the like
purpopee.
Deennbsr 12.