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to hope, so far the confidence of our .fellow-coupe ,
t I ymen. (Cheers.)
The LORD MAYOR then gave " The House of
Lords," coupling with the toast the name of the
new Lord Chancellor, whose merited elevation to ,
the woolsick had, he said, been hailed with unk.
versal satisfaction.
The LORD CHANCELLOR, in responding, said,—
I may be pardoned for a momentary emotion of
pride at Laving for the first time been placed in the
proud position of acknowledging the compliment
just paid to the House of Lords, of which I so re-
cently
became a member. I stand before you a
striking example of the peculiar constitution of
that assembly. Composed, as it principally is, of
hereditarylegislators—of men oflongand illustrious
descent—it is yetready to open its portals to receive
those whom fortune, or public service, or accident,
may have contributed to raise from the rank of com-
moner. Recruited as the peers are from the people, -
they do not stand as a class apart, intrenched witbin,
their own.privileges, but blend their interests with
those of the mass of the community, being anxious
to advance the public good, of which their own forms
a part. I trust there never will be so fatal a step.
taken in this country as an attempt to encroach
upon their privileges or interfere with their index
pendence of action. If that attempt should unfor-
tunately be made, the House of Lords will be
found, in the exercise of the high functioni introS. d
to them by the Constitution, prepared to act :as a
bulwark against which the tide of popular violence
will break in vain—as the deliberate and watchful
guardian of the public interests, and the safeguard
of our most precious and venerable institutions.
My Lord Mayor—l have been elevated most unex-
pectedly to a high position ; and when I reflect on
the duties and responsibilities
_involved in it I may
well tremble with apprehension at my insufficiency
if I were presumptuous enough to trust my strength
and wisdom. But, endeavouring, as I shall do, moat
faithfully and conscientiously to, perform the duties
of my high station, resolved to employ my best
faculties in the public service, however I may be
conscious of many difficulties, I trust I shall not
altogether fail iu fulfilling the high and important
trust which has been confided to me. (Cheers.)
The Duke of CAMBRIDGE then proposed " The
health of the Lord Mayor," which was cordially
le=pouled to.
The LORD MAYOR returned thanks, and gave
" The House of Commons," coupling with the toast
the name of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. His
lordship observed that the predecessors of the pi e-
sent Government had left them a little bill which
it was the duty of the Chancellor of the Exchequer
to find a means of paying—(a laugh)—and if for
this purl ose it was found necessary to propose any
new taxation the responsibility ought not to rest
on the present Ministry. He hoped that the right
hon. gentleman would succeed in devising a tax
with which all panies would be satisfied—(a laugh)
—and which would be paid ungrudgingly.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, who was re-
ceived with cheer=, said—My Lord :‘,:fiyor, I can-
not, like the Lcrd Chancellor, say that I have only
re::ently become a member of that branch of the
Legislature in which I enjoy a seat, for on several
occasions I have been called upon to return thanks
fur the House of Commons in this hall, and, indeed,
I should feel some embarrassment on the present
occasion from the difficulty of varying the phrases
in which our acknowledgments should be conveyed
to you, did I not recollect how ancient, how inti-
mate, and how cordial have been the relations which
here always subsisted between that assembly and
this great corporation. I know, therefore, my Lord
Mayor, that the proposal of our health ou your
part, and its reception by the citizens of London,
are not a mere idle ceremony. The connexion to
'which I have referred has, in my mind, been favour-
aide to public liberty ; it has conduced to the main-
t. nance of the independence of the House of Com-
mons, and has chofished the high spirit which has
been displayed by this famous corporation. With
regard to the allusion your Lordship has made to
the difficult position which I now occupy, I must
thank you 'for the very encouraging manner in
which you have offered, on the part of the citizens
of London, to come forward to supply the defici-
ency which is at present apparent in her Majesty's
exchequer. (Laughter.) Certainly that exchequer
is not now in an over-brimming state; but, after
such an expression of feeling from the representa-
tive of the wealthiest city in the world, I can assure
you that when the budget is introduced to the
House of Commons—and it certainly cannot be long
delayed-4 shall enter upon that difficult and ardu-
ous task with much more confidence and courage
than I should have felt had I not had the honour
of being your Lordship's guest this evening.
(Laughter.) The announcement on behalf of
the city of Loudon that they are prepared
to pay new taxes is one which I have not a
doubt will to-morrow have a very favourable
influence upon the public securities of this coun-
try. (Laughter.) Frequently as the grate-
ful task has devolved upon me of returning
thanks on behalf of the House of Commons to the
chief magistrates of this great city, I can assure you
that my satisfaction is increased to-night, when I
recollect that the eminent individual who occupies
the high position of Lord Mayor is also a member
of the Home) of Commons, and, although I would
hardly presume to make a political allusion on such
an occasion as this, I may venture to add that I
have great pleasure in frequently meeting his lord-
ship not merely within the same wails, but in the
same lobby. (A laugh.) I assure you, however, my
Lord Mayor, that the gratification I experience in
finding a member of the House of Commons filling
the high position which you now occupy is not occa-
sioned by any political feeling. I have had the
honour of being the guest of Whig Lord Mayors,
and of thanking them for such compliments as you
have this evening paid to the House of Commons.
Whether the Lord Mayor be a Whig or a Tory is
to meta matter of indifference ; but it is to me—
and I hope it is to every one—a subject of congra-
tulation that the ancient connection between the
House of Commons and the City of London should
be maintained in so peculiar and intimate a manner
when the chief magistrate of this city is also a mem-
ber of the House of Commons, for it binds together
two institutions which have illustrated the history
of this country. (Cheers.)
osed "Tbe Bar of
The LORD MAYOR then prop
EiTioigialcii ale id.
The health of the m
," to which the ATTORNEY-GENERAL re-
agistrates of the city having
been proposed,
and acknowledged by Sir G. CAB.-
of geatnweeleN gave " The Lady
; ROLL,
l'
Mayoress."
The
The toast Was duly honoured, and the party then
broke uPt

that Company as a company has been to a great
extent closed, and when the duties which it has
hitherto performed must, in the necessary and na-
tural esurse of events, be transferred to the direct
authority of the Crown. That authority for many
years has been indirectly, but not less really, exer-
cised ; and the transfer of the nominal authority is
but a small change in the actual exercise of political
power in regard to India. But, my Lord Mayor,
that transfer is by no means so easy and simple a
task as some wouldsuppose. (Cheers. )Great interests
have to be consulted, great difficulties to be over-
come, and a great and important problem has to be
solved. That problem is no less than this—how, if
the change is to take place, it is possible at
the same time to secure the necessary undivided re-
sponsibility of a Minister of the Crown and to sur-
round him with that knowledge and experience
with reference to all the mighty and varied inte-
rests of that vast empire which is so necessary to
any Minister dealing with Beth complicated and
diversified affairs. That is the problem which Par-
ment has to solve, and I think he would be a
bold, re t to say a presumptuous Minister who
could hope by himself, or with the aid of his col-
leagues, with a notice of a few days, or even a few
weeks, to strike out a scheme which would not be
liable to grave objections, or which in its progress
would not require serious modifications. We have
been called upon suddenly and unexpectedly, as
your lordship has stated, to undertake the duties of
Government, and among others the one to which
I have alluded, which is not the least pressing.
We have not the presumption to suppose that we
can be pre-eminently successful. We have deemed
it our duty to bring forward a measure which, as we
believe, may effect some of the objects to which I
have referred. We laid that measure before the
country, purposely and intentionally, previously
to the recess, in order that it might be subjected to
public investigation and inquiry. We do not de
precate, but, on the contrary, we court discussion.
We court suggestions. We court the co-operation
and advice of Parliament and of the country, with
the view of rendering the change which we propose
as safe and beneficial as we earnestly desire that it
may prove to be. The one thing which we alone
deprecate—and which we deprecate, not for the
sake of the Government of the day, but on account
of the important interests involved both in this
country and India—is that a question involving
such mighty interests, and of such overwhelming
importance should be made the sport of poll ical
parties or the haetlefield of rival disputants. We
shill approach this great question in no such pre-
sumptuous or controversial spirit ; and for the
sake both of this country and of India I trust
that the measure we have submitted to Par-
liament will be discussed by those who object
to it, and by those who gave it their sup-
port, not in a spirit of political controversy, but of
fair and dispassionate argument, with the object of
retidering the great changes which is proposed as
safe and °filch nt as possible. We must remerreb:r,
however, whole we are legislating on the suhject of
India, that that country has been recently, and
still is, the scene of a formidable and alarming
revolt, which has riven to the magnitude of a mighty
war. During that revolt instances of atrocity
have occurred at which human nature shudders,
and over which humanity would fain draw tin
veil ; but our countrymen have performed unpar-
ralleled acts of gallantry and heroism. Their
daring in the field, their courage in the siege, their
patient and heroic endurance have hardly be n
equalled in the military history of the world.
So long as history shall be known, so long as the
world shall last, will be familiar as household
words to every English can the recollection of
the noble gallantry and desperate courage dis-
played at the siege and capture of Delhi,
and the heroism, the patience, the more than
mortal suffering of the noble garrison of Lucknow,
Even while I speak I trust that a brighter glory is
about to beam upon the name of Lucknow. I trust
that the gallant and illustriouu chief who com-
mands the army of India, and who hes been collect-
ing his forces fur a final and decisive effort, may at
this moment have crushed beneath ne iron heel of
conquest the last embers of this serious ninthly. I
trust that even now Luckuow may be once again
in the power of our victorious troops. I w.sh I
could think that when Lucknow is captured it
would be possible for us to sheathe the sword.
That sword must still be drawn, if not for war, at
least to execute the stern behests of justice. (Hear.)
There are deeds which cannot be allowed to go un-
punished. There is innocent blood which calls for
just retribution. (Cheers.) But, although the
sword may be drawn, let it be the sword of cool,
calm, and impartial justice ; let it not be the sword
of wild and indiscriminate revenge. Punish you
must—assert your authority you must—extort a
severe penalty you must from those who have com-
mitted deeds which even legitimate warfare could
not sanction ; but when you have exacted that mea-
sut e of punishment I trust we shall exhibit in India
the best principles of that Christianity which we ate
anxious to extend throughout the world. (Cheers.)
I hope the day may not be far distant when justice
will give place to mercy, and I trust we shall then
be ready to recognise not only the great debt of
vengeance we owed, but also the higher duty which
devi lves upon us of showing mercy to those who
are no longer in arms against UP, to those who
having been momentarily seduced from their alle-
giance under the influence of strong temptations
have egain submitted to our authority, and, above
all, that we shall recognise the grateful task im-
posed upon us of rewarding those—and many there
are both in high and low stations—who have ad-
hered to their allegiance under all trials, who have
never faltered or flinched in their fidelity towards
us, and especially those who have exerted them-
selves to save the lives of innocent Europeans whom
chance had thrown in their power. If we are just
to punish I trust we shall be equally just to reward,
and that when this mutiny shall be ended we shall
remember that duty and policy alike call upon us
not to wage an indiscriminate and exterminating
warfare, but as soon as possible to heal the deep
wounds which it has inflicted, and to show to India
that if we are to remain masters in that country we
are so not merely fur selfish purposes but for the
benefit and advantage of the people over whom we
exercise authority. (Cheers.) My Lord Mayor,
I will not refer to a single topic more, nor would
I have referred to this if it haft been possible to
connect it in any way with party spirit. I will not
advert to a matter which must be of great interest
to this metropolis—viz., the measure which has
been for some years in agitation for the reconstruc-
tion of the great corporation over which your lord-
ship so worthily presides, except to say that, as I
trust discussion may have softened asperities and
modified extreme opinions, so I trust that it may be
possible for the wisdom of Parliament to devlsen
measure which shall place that institution wore i
deg
consonance with the habits and requirementse se
ofthe present age, without in the least
detract-
ing from its dignity, power, or
ir'rtance, or fail-
ing to secure in all future same considera-
til"coneideration duo to
tion for its chief magistrate, a
the sentiments of high
hono.ur and public duly that
ex have characterised
with but very few
your predecessors, which, I a sure, will be
t m
ur lordship. (Cheers.) My
worthily imitated y 3
lord, ladies and gentlemen, in the name of my col
leagues, and in my own name, I cordially thank
yOll
for the kind manner in which you have re-
ceived our healths ; and whether our term of office
be longer or shorter I trust we shall be able abroad
to uphold the dignity of this country, combined
with the maintenance of peaceful and amicable re-
lations with all foreign States ; and with respect to
our domestic policy I .can only say our best exer-
tions will net be wanting, our constant labours will
not be grudged, in the enderreour to promote safe
and steady social progress at home. (Cheese.)

rgX WRECK OF TUB AVA.—According to the latest
ad vices from Trincomalee, dated the 23rd of February,
specie to the value of 77,003/, had been saved out of the
250,000/. that was on board the mail Ave. A quantity
of baggage and cargo had been washed on shore, and a
party of Ceylon Rifles was guarding it. As soon as the
fore part of the Ave should break up some portion of
the mails wont], it was expected, be floated ashore.
Seine divers had arrived at the wreck, and as sooa as
the sea was smoother they would commence operations.
The weather overhead was faveurahle. Tee Admiralty
ap,ent of the Ara, and the commander and some of his
officers were at the scene of the wreck watching the
breaking up of the ship, in o. der to save as much as
posible of what was on board of her. As considerable
dispete has arisen as to the prechie time when the Ava
was Itreeked, the knowing ieLrmation has been fur-
nished by a naval officer just arrived in England who
wa- one of her passengers :—Ju-t after four, p.m , the
eastern coast of Ceylon was sighted for the first time
from the starboard bow. At half-past seven is the_
evening an apparently stationary light was observed, e
which was supposed to be the Trincomalee lightt.
a-starE
actly an hour afterwards the helm was pn
board, and Captain Berton, the commander ofAthse Ava,soon
gave orders to keep off the land four ['o
as the land was seen on the port bmv, the helm was put
hard a-starboard, and the engiu
fore, however, she lost her way,: were stopped. Be
.af:er .turning astern
she bilged on a reef that was on ite starboard side, ane
in less than half an Lour afterwards the ship was fu.
of water.