The Sun.
London, England, 1824-10-22 00:00:00

MR. GLADSTONE.

It will be recollected, that at the commence..
ment of the present year, a meeting of Mr. GhansTor4E's
friends took place at the King's Arms, Liverpool, to consitkr
of the propriety of presenting to that Gentleman some suiLide
testimonial-of the sense they entertained of his talents, enter-
pri
se, and public spirit, and of the important services he had,
on various occassion, rendered to the town. The meeting was
numerously attended, and several resolutions were unanimously
carried. These resolutions we deem it proper to insert, to
render the history of the transaction complete. They are us
tbllow :
"'That John Gladstone, Esq., M.P., has rendered most im-
portant services to this town by his zeal and ability in promot-
ing and increasing its trade, and by his support of all establish-
ments having for their object the advancement of its prosperity
and refinement.
" That, in particular, Liverpool is much indebted to his
exertions for the formation of commercial associations, by which
the trading interests have been so greatly con:7olidated aul
strerrliened.
" That in the different public institutions, whether formed
for the purpose of relieving distress, promoting happiness, dif-
fusing knowledge, improving morals, or refining taste, his
mune is found amongst their most liberal and zealous patrons
and friends.
"'That in his more public character, Ds a Member of Par-
' liament, it is highly gratifying to this Meeting to record his
accessibility, his unwearied attention to these who have sought
his assistance, and his indefatigable efforts to protect and 1111.
prove the commerce of the country at large, and inure particu.
larly the trade and interests of this town.
" That, in the opinion of this meeting, such important ser.
vices have justly entitled him to our warmest acknowledgments.
" That a subscription be immediately opened to raise a hind
for the purchase of plate, to be presented to hint in token of our
sincere respect and esteem."
The result of this meeting was, that a sum of 1,4004 was
voluntarily subscribed in a very short period. Among the sub-
scribers were several of the' public associations, and
about tiro
hundred and twenty individuals, principally of the mercantile
and trading community, and embracing men of all politica
sentiments. This sum has been applied, agreeably to the reso-
lutions of the public meeting, to the purchase of a mptenda
service of plate. It consists of twenty.eight pieces, as follow :
Two candelabra,
Two tureens, Our ice pails or wine coolers,
Four large covered dishes, four small covered dishes,
Two large salvers,
Two dishes of the largest size, without covers,
Four large dishes, four small ditto.
All the pieces, with the exception of the candelabra, have
this inscription :

is To

JOHN GLADST(iiE, ESQ., M.P.,
FROM
II I 9 rELLow TOWNSMEN AND FRIENDS.
LIVERPOOL, WU"
:lir. Gladstone's arms are on all the pieces. The candelabra
are the most splendid part of the service. Prom n triangular
base, which is supported by three paws, rises a beautiful shaft,
much ornamented. From this spring six brunches, also ri&aly
ornamented, to hold the candles. On one side of the triangular
base Is Alm Gladstone's arms, on the other the Liver, and, on
the third, this inscription :

6, TO.
JOHN GLADSTONE, ESQ., M.P.,
:THIS SIgIiVICE OF PLATE WAS PRESENTED,
rznittJAltY, 31DCCCXXIV,
11T HIS FELLOW TOWNSMEN' AND FRIENDS.
TO JI•ILX TIIEIII 111011 SENSE OF HIS SUCCESSFUL
EXERTIONS,
FOR THE PROMOTION or TRADE AND COMMERCE,
AND

IN ACKNOWErDGMENT OF ISIS MOST TIIPoRTANT SERVICES,
RENDERED TO THE ToWN or ir.rvEn r00r.."
The wine coolers are very beautiful. They are nearly melds
of the Warwick vase. 'rite handles and rim, I:rarefies and
leaves of vine. The salvers are very large and splendid, as
arc the tureens and covertd dishes.
The whole reflects the greatest
llond•street,t
on the artiste, Messrs.
Starr and Mortimer, of flond.street, Lor.don. The varioul
'ornamental pieces are wrought with exquisite taste and skill.
This most sumptuous and beautiful service of plate, which
has been presented to Mr. Gladstone, will descend to his
posterity as an invaluable heir-loom. The value of stielt
present doe. not consist in its intrinsic splendour; but in the
testimony which it bears to the high consideration in which the
charactir of Mr. Gladstone is held by men of all parties in this
great community. It is a prts►ent which reflects e ittal honour
on the givers and on the recipient. It teaches thi. lesson, that
industry, talent, and enterprise, are never exerted in vain ; and
that private virtue and the honourable discharge of public (*tit),
will always receive their due reward from an enlightened citu..
munity.—(Livcrpool Courier, Oct. :14