The Sun.
London, England, 1851-08-08 00:00:00

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DINNER I'o 31R. PAXTON AT
DER Y.
DERBY, TIJEDAy.—A dinner wss given to Mr.
Psxton this d iy, if, the new Asseuil,l: R„ores, D she,
of which neari) 300 of the mist influential geutk—
tnen in the county partook. His Grace the Duke of
Devonshire accepted a special invitation, and was
loudly cheered on his entrance, and daring various
parts of the interesting proceedings. Earl Granville
would also have been present, but for the entertain-
bleats given in Paris. Mr. Fox's absence was also
attributable to the same cause, but he was able re-
presented by his indefatigable partner, Mr. Hen-
derson.
The chair was taken by Thomas Gisborne, Esq ,
Who was supported by the High Sheriff of the county,
the Ma} or of Derby (Mr. Fox), the Mayor of' Ches-
terfield, Mr. S ruts, M.P., Mr. Cavendish, M.P., Mr.
John Ellis, M.P., Sir H. S. Wilmot, Mr. Geach,
IA-lutPn-d,y,lNlr. Evans. M.P., Mr. Heyworth, M P., Mr.
M P., Mr. Bass, M.P., Mr. It. Ark wright,
Mr, W. P. Thornhill, Mr. J. Srutt, Mr. i'. A,k-
Wright, Mi.-. E. S. Pole, Mr. T. H. Bsrker, Mr.
Peach, Mr. George, M. ft. G. Gishorne, Mr. T. S.
A- Shut tleworth, Mr. J. Sutton, Mr. ail my, Mr.
Bowdon, Mr. T. G. Radford, Mr. T. G. Cso,:up-
'°ci Mr. W. Needham, Mr. W. Longsdon, M. Jsmcs
Barker, &c.
Tne dinner was provided by Mr. Huggins, of the
Royal Hotel. The assembly-room was tastefully de-
corated with flags, banners, festoons of flowers, and
evergreens, and an excellent band was in attendance.
The CHAIRMAN, in rising to propose the first toast,
observed that several gentlemen had been prevented
from attending, owing to various impediments; and
amongst others he might mention Earl Granville, one
of the Royal Commissioners ; and Mr. Fox, the con-
structor of the building. He then read letters from
NI% Stephenson and Mr. Barry, who regretted their
I,,na,bility to attend ; and, iu conclusion, proposed
-!ker Majesty Queen Victoria," which was received
With three times three and prolonged cheering.
The next toast, which was drunk with all the
"°nours,_ was " Prince Albert."
The CHAIRMAN then proposed " The Duke of
Devonshire, the lord-lieutenant of the county," the
ltlention of whose name elicited a most enthusiastic
burst
fof cheering. The manner in which the toast
cad been received (the chairman observed) showed
the claim which his Grace had on the gratitude of all
present; and he was not wrong in saying that it was
nwiog to his Grace's munificence that they had the
h con-
servatory of entertaining Mr Paxton, for the great con-
grvatory at Chatsworth was the prototype of the
Crystal Palace.—(Loud and repeated cheers.)
The Duke of DEVONSHIRE, in acknowledging the
;134lb:tient, said he was delighted to find so many
'nuividuals assembled to do honour to this festive
I),eceatsion. When Mr. Paxton first laid his project
before the Commissioners, he (the Duke of Devon-
e) predicted his success, because he knew Mr.
s•Xton had never yet failed in anything he had un-
dertaken.—(Cheers.) The event had fully justified
s prediction, and it was highly gratifying to find
thatworld's
Mr. Paxton's services had been conducive to the
prosperity and advantage.—(Cheers.) Mr.
ualban had been remarkably fortunate in his selec-
-4° of such coadjutors as Messrs. Fox and Henderson.
(Cheers.) Greatly as Mr. Paxton merited the
4:probation of those by whom be was surrounded, he
48 a man of such high honour, and such delicacy of
feeling, that he would have been much pained had
!ot4 s similar token of respect been paid to his valued
(11 indefatigable associates in the great wolk.—
,o
raneere.) The Crystal Palace had, he was happy to
l, received a reprieve—(Laughter)—and if the
design of Mr. Paxton should be fully carried out, its
toad state would be as highly appreciated as ite
comfort
and it would continue to contribute to the
"fort and enjoyment of all classes of the commu-
",..f--(Cheers.)
ear. STRUTT, M.P.,. in proposing " The Royal
Commissioners;' said if they had not bad the can-
;our to abendon all their preconceived notions, the
'rYstal Palace would not have been in existence,
ktld the present assembly would not have had the
pleasure of doing honour to the genius and originality
°ftt kr. Paxton.—(Cheers.) The Royal Commission
contained in its number many of the most eminent
tenons in the country—men holding office under the
g town, men of all political parties, men of the greatest
cientific eminence. But great and eminent as these
Peruses
were, their eminence was not enough to en-
sure success. It had often been remarked that when
great works were entrusted to bodies of eminence,
their success did not equal the expectations enter-
tained from their exertions, because a unity of purpose
w
sometimes wanting.—(Hear, hear.) No co„corn-
taint of this kind, however, could attach to the Royal
on°tomission ; and he could say without flattery that
jitie:l:et3reat cause of its success was owing to its having
„.I,t.s head that illustrious Prince—(Cheers)—whose
judgment, indefatigable industry, and con-
tl'uttory deportment had been the great means of
rrYing the plan into effect.—(Hear.) There was
!other member of that commission who had rendered
t
" most valuable assistance ; he meant Earl Granville,
the
nobleman not more distinguished by
his
high qualities of his mind than by the goodness of
14 heart. If there was one quality for which he was
6,e,re distinguished than another, it was his amis.
Which
of disposition and courtesy of manners,
"ich never interfered with the firmness with which
pe Performed his duties.—(Cheers.) He would now
eorni}°se "The Royal Commissioners," who had per-
erned their duties ably and successfully, conferring
voour not only on themselves, but on their native
iQoen.ntrer, in the face of Europe, and of the whole
V2lized world.—(Loud and continued cheering )
l-uhe CHAIRMAN requested the attention of the as-
mll' whilst he proceeded to propose the next toast
et at of their distinguished guest, Mr. Paxton.—
F4cqd and prolonged cheering.) He had known Mr.
kij,t,on for many years, and nothing but the most
e0,,,`"3' feeling had ever existed between them. But
tr""eY he only knew him as the originator of the
IdeYBtLal Palace. When Mr. Paxton's magnificent
tel„"gan to assume form and substance it was ab-
tik:PY necessary that some preparation should
bee,`"l.9 be made for receiving the contributions that
eCtilueen invited from foreign countries. All the con-
thvetive genius of mankind was invited to show bow
et2hject could be effected. Great architects and
st,r°cers began to knock their heads against ashlar
come and bricks, and to flounder amongst mortar and
t, when a gardener stepped amongst them and
Gentlemen, there's nothing like glass and iron."
let('heers and laughter.) In this there might be
4
ke %thing professional, for he was old enough to re-
-1), tlloer when the largest thing in existence that could
etk„ glass structure was a hand-glass to cover
hiternbers.—(Leughter.) Mr. Paxton, however,
covered the industry of all nations with
teottiltructuee of glass and iron, and the no-
bad commanded the universal admiration of
to mankind, except Colonel Sibthorp.—(Laughter.)
tituti.:'? speak more seriously, how many admirable
e ties were involved in this plan ! Many men
ke
te et to precedents ; but what precedent was there
I'tttnidc Mr. Paxton ? From the hand-glass Mr.
Ch4"te° carried on the idea to the conservatories at
st aw°rth, and then advanced to that magnificent
qtfQture which had excited the wonder of the world.
kreitteers hear.) In Mr. Paxton's case there was the
teetelnality of originality—he had almost said the
/el IV of genuis —(Cheers.) Amongst the most
l'ovellettbriesnalities Which a man could possess was the
°Pesai;wltie which genius brings ether minds into co-
tfr`°n with his own; and it was no small evidence
Paxton's genius that he was able to secure the
foe aece°-oPeration of such constructors as Messrs.
paps ,`1 Henderson.—(Loud cheers.) It was, per-
-146: °/' Singular thing that the inventor of metal
ktisestif.°l' railways was the first person who gave his
Th °I/ the Crystal Palace.—(Loud cheers.)
,eee,
--;egia,:ll,as another thing to which the people of
?--L, Were apt topay some regard—will a thing
Tun
...4.1r
eLeolue hear, and laughter.) The Townes
that it was a wonderful work, but be never heard
l'"orits Paid--(Laughter.) There was some great
!lever connected with railways which probably would
~ceised,PlLY. But of all the structures that he had ever
`-'l'yet,itu,e one that paid most magnificently was the
%%lit Palace--(Loud cheers.) There was another
itm 4which the Crystal Palace eminently possessed,
113 en inklell it would not have possessed had there not
Of beinuerent virtue in the original plan—the quality
201 y nlg ready in time. The Crystal Palace was not
tit it arlificent in idea and splendid in appearance,
bad bt'elud, and was ready in time.—(Cheers.) There
debut, en some talk about pulling it down, and a
tookseeeie..,_ place in the House of Commons on the
We, `fe Where the only sensible remark that he saw
Vatic"c made by Mr. Wakley, in reply to the Omer-
tia4
o,.th.fat there had been no petitions for the reten-
teesoll'eule Crystal Palace. Mr. Wakley said the
vwtss that the people did not think there existed
l'fist;4.ollth so extraordinary a mind or so mad, as to
It wn_t see it pulled down.—(Cheers and laughter.)
Pm: That sentiment that would preserve the Crystal
/Infer and he defied all the. power that existed in
Ilaee't:lrtrldn to. pull it down.—(Loud cheers.) Mr.
Werß br,e'atd it would stand and succeed, and they
ter.) ,urnoci to believe him.—(hear, hear, and laugh-
go thriou_ yhecies were made that hailstorms would
Pieees,, "1;1. it, and that vibration would shake it to
the
; various other absurd prognostications were
ee ktunviedMr. Paxton's confidence was founded on
Sod eceed ge he possessed, when he said it would stand
of
seT(The toast was received with thunders
kre. pArr:trinhand again renewed.)
.trnen theaiernman, cheering had suLsided, rose
8441"—Alr. 'Cwh my Lord Duke, and Gen-
hee,
oes it ever I laboured under a difficulty in my
abase l'equired of m friends more than an ordinary
oeof their kind iny dulgence, it is on
e“szone—alear.) Overpowered b the present
y your kind re-