The Sun.
London, England, 1847-10-16 00:00:00

Peel should have arrived in Liverpool on that partial-

ing honour to one to vvionn it v:ch ; as
the peculiar glory and pride of Sir It. Peel to have
followed out, consummatt d, and completed the policy
which Mr. Huskisson had so advantageously origi-
nated.—(Loud cheers.)
Sir It. PEEL, in returning thanks, said that when,
some weeks ago, the worshipful the mayor, trans-
mitted to him an invitation to be present at that
dinner, he had gladly and gratefully accepted i*--
first, because the opportunity was thus afforded him
of forming a personal intimacy with a family whom
he had long respected, and of which the mayor was a
member; secondly, because it would be in his power,
in that way, to evince his high estimation of the
town of Liverpool, in the person of its chief officer;
and, thirdly, it was with him an object to make him-
self thoroughly acquainted with some of the secrets
and details of this great commercial community—the
greatest, probably, that the world knew—and of ad-
miring the energy and enterprise, the vigour and
skill, by which the estuary of the Mersey had been
fitted for the reception of the commerce of the
world. The Right Honourable Baronet, at great
length, dilated upon the solicitude with which he had
always regarded the affairs of Liverpool, con-
vinced, as he had always been, that the success of
this port must reflect the prosperity of the country.
—(Cheers.) There were other reasons why he
should always have examined with some interest the
rise of the port to its present paramount importance.
He was unconnected with Liverpool by any local ties,
but with the county of Lancashire he claimed a long
and close connexion—all the wealth and status of his
family being attributable to that very fortunate cir-
cumstance.—(Cheers.) It was long since he had last
visited Liverpool, and the occasion was memorable.
That day, fixed for the opening of the railway to
Manchester, commenced in joy and triumph, and, by
a most melancholy event, closed in lamentation and
woe. On that day a fatal accident befel the illustri-
ous statesman to whom the mayor had alluded—
with whom it had been his (Sir Robert Peel's)
happiness for many years of his life, to be in
habits of constant and intimate friendship—
with whom he had acted as a colleague
in the service of the Crown—and for whose
views, knowledge, and virtues he had always
entertained a most profound regard.—(Applause.) It
was to him a source of great gratification that he had
been present on a monument being raised in Liver-
pool to the memory of Mr. Huskisson. Having
complimented Mr. Gibson, the artist, on the admirable
execution of the work, he said that he regretted that
his pleasure in visiting Liverpool had been somewhat
lessened by finding that at this moment there existed
considerable embarrassment amongst commercial
elasses.—(Hear, hear.) Into the causes, or supposed
causes of those sufferings, it would not be expected
he should then enter, nor was it indeed the time to
speculate upon the remedies there could be found for
the prevailing depression.—(Hear, hear.) This alone
he might be permitted to remark, that no one enter-
tained a greater desire than he did to alleviate most
effectually the present state of commercial affairs.--
(Applause.) After some observations of a similar
character, claiming no specific notice, the Right Hon.
Baronet concluded by thanking the company for the
honour they had done him, and sat down amid loud
applause.
The MAYOR then gave " The health of the Mem-
bers for the county.'
Mr. WILSON PATTEN, M.P., and Mr. W. BROWIc
M.P., severally returned thanks, each gentleman de-
claring that it would always be his wish to act as if
the prosperity of Liverpool, and of the county in
which Liverpool was situated, were one and the
same.
Lord SANDON then proposed the health of the
Mayor. It was to him a subject of congratulation
that his connexion with Liverpool had secured for
him the tried friendship of Mr. George Hall Law-
rence, a gentleman whom he had known in many
relations of life, and who, as he could testify, had in
all endeared himself to every one who had enjoyed
the pleasure of his acquaintance.—(Applause)
The MAYOR briefly responded, and then gave,
" The Members for the Borough," explaining that
Sir Thomas Birch had been prevented attending by
the necessity of remaining on the Continent.
Mr. CARDWELL, M.P., for himself and his Hon.
Colleague, returned thanks. No exertion, he could
assure his worship and the company, would be want-
ing, either on his part or on that of Sir Thomas Birch,
to discharge the duties devolving upon them as repre-
sentatives of the great interests of this community.
The MAYOR then, in a highly complimentary speech,
called upon his guests to drink to the health of Mr. R.
V. Yates. He spoke of that gentleman as a citizen to
whom Liverpool would be permanently indebted for
the munificent manner in which he had provided
pleasure-grounds for the recreation of the inhabitants
of this over-crowded town.
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convenience,
recommending
the peop Ye f rpool, at th
to take advantage of the present he had made them,
by building houses in the neighbourhood.
The health of Mr. Gibson was next proposed, as
the sculptor of the statue of Huskisson. The name
of that great man (Mr. Lawrence said) was as-
sociated with the highest triumphs in modern art, and
in no work had he done himself greater credit than in
that which had been liberally presented to the town
as a lasting memorial by the esteemed relict of the
great statesman.

- Mr. GIBSON said, I hope my vanity will not be in-
creased by the encomiums which the Mayor has been
pleased to pass upon my works, but I trust that his
praises and your approbation will stimulate me to ac-
complish greater things. I return you my very best
thanks for the honour you have done me.
The health of Sir Howard Douglas, who was not
present, having been drunk,
The MAYOR gave the health of Mr. Thornely, M.P.
for Wolverhampton, commenting upon the eagerness
that gentleman always evinced to promote the inte-
rests of his native town.
Mr. TRORNELY observed that it would always be
his endeavour to second the efforts of Liverpool men
and Liverpool representatives. He trusted that the
trying circumstances under which the community was
at present labouring would speedily disappear, and
he hoped, if mistakes had been made by merchants
who had over traded, or by the great monetary esta--
blishment which had not managed affairs with the
very best discretion, that, when the present storm
had subsided, both parties would learn a lesson from
their errors, and be in a position to make their expe-
rience serviceable.—(Hear, hear.)
The last toast proposed was " The Commerce of
the Mersey—Liverpool and Birkenhead," with which
was coupled the health of William Jackson, Esq.,
M.P., for Newcastle.

Mr. JACKSON, in responding, very pointedly ob-
served that, although the river Mersey had two sides,
there was but one interest concerned.—(Hear, hear.)
The success of the one pDrt would enili sane the pros-
perity of the :other, and jealousy or fear of one dis
tancing the other was altogether absurd and out of
P• lace The same object was held in view by both,
and he sincerely hoped that they would both pursue
perhaps, conjointly, the same great ends.
The company shortly afterwards broke up.

BANKRUPTCY.—(T EIIS DAY.)
(Before Mr. Commissioner GOULBURN.)
IN RE BEWLEY.
This bankrupt, who had carried on business at
Moulsham, Essex, as an iron manufacturer, came up
to pass his last examination.
The balance sheet filed showed debts to creditors
1,021/., credits, good debts, 800/., property, 8351.
The official assignee reported that; of the debts,
6501. had been realised, and there was little doubt
that almost all the rest would shortly be recovered
by the assignees, and the property had fetched the
amount stated, which would, after paying the ex-
penses of the fiat, and a dividend of 203. in the pound
to his creditors, leave a balance to the bankrupt of
about 6001.
His HONOUR said this case was very different from
those which generally came before the Court. The
bankrupt deserved great commendation, for he had
proved himself an honest man, and he (the Learned
Commissioner) had no doubt his conduct was high],
approved by the creditors.
The solicitor to the assignees said they fully con-
curred in what had fallen from his Honour; it was to
be regretted that the fiat should have issued in such
a state of affairs.
His HoNoua said, the only course which could be
pursued was to name a day for an audit and certificate,
which the bankrupt was entitled to forthwith.
A day was then named.