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geance is mine, saith the Lord ;" but we constantly
saw that God man the instrument in His hands of
punishment here below for such terrible crimes as
these. (Applause.) And while he would commend
that noble order issued by General Wilson to his
troops before Delhi, "Spare, for the honour of our
country, the women and children," he would may,
show no mercy to those traitors the Sepoys—they
are condemned by the laws of God and the laws of
men. (Loud applause.)
In answer to an elector, Mr. LINDSAY said he be-
lieved that Mr. Lowe would be in a position to
bring in a bill early next session for the abolition
of passing tolls ; the Mersey Conservancy Bill
passed last session, being an important step in the
direction of the abolition of all local burdens on
shipping. Wi.h regard to a Reform Bill, that was
a delicate question. He (Mr. Lindsay) had a great
regard for Lord Palmerston—he was just the man
they wanted for a pinch. But he was not certain
that Lord Palmerston was a thorough reformer.
He was afraid a Reform Bill brought in by his lord-
ship might not be a bill that reformers would ac-
cept, or that would give satisfaction. He thought,
at all events, that during next session Parliament
would be occupied with the affairs of India, and
the questions of reform necessary there. But be
hoped when a measure was introduced, it would be
for a thorough reform, which all reformers could
heartily support. (Applause.)
Votes of thanks to Mr. Lindsay and. the chair-
man were carried with cheers, and the meeting
broke up.

TESTIMONIAL DINNER TO T. B.
SIMPSON, ESQ.

A very splendid dinner was given last evening
at the London Tavern to Mr. Simpson, proprietor
of Cremorne Gardens, and a superb silver vase pre-
sented to him as a testimonial from bis friends ofl
the high esteem which they entertain for his per-
sonal character, and his exertions to promote the
amusement of the people. Upwards of 200 gentle-
men sat down to a banquet served up in the best
style of this establishment.
The chair was taken by W. G. Lyle, Esq.
After the usual loyal toasts,
The CHAIRMAN proposed the toast of the even-
ing, &ad said that, though the duty might be placed
in better hands, he did not regret being in his pre-
sent position, for it was one which he hadgreat plea•
sure in proposing, because, in his opinion, it de-
served every mark of respect at their hands. The
toast was that of "T. B. Simpson, Esq." It was
to him as chairman a source of the greatest plea-
sure to present to his worthy friend, their honoured
guest, the handsome testimonial which then lay
before him, and to express a wish that he may live
for many years not only to remember with pleasure
the honour conferred on him that evening, but
always to bear in mind it was given for conducting
so efficiently and satisfactorily the establishment of
of Cremorne Gardens. He proposed, therefore,
" Many years of health and happiness to Mr. Simp-
son, and may success attend the establishment of
Cremorne."

The superb vase was presented by the chairman
to Mr. Simpson. It is of massive silver, represent-
ing the vine, its root, branches, leaves, blossom,
and fruit, artistically encircling a ruby glass, resting
upon a solid silver base, surrounded by a rich and
appropriate plateau, with borders to match. On
one side the following inscription is engraved :

" This Vase, the gift of a numerous body of neighbours
and friends, chiefly residents of Chelsea and its vicinity,
was presented to Thomas Bartlett Simpson, Esq., of Cre-
morne, at a public dinner, held at the London Tavern, on
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1857, in testimony of the contributors'
esteem for his general character, and approval of the
arrangements in providing healthful entertainments for
the people, and their confidence that the high reputation
which he has established in that capacity will be main-
tained."

On the other appears the Cremorne Arms.
The height of it exceeds 36 inches, its diameter
18, and. weighs 350 ounces. It is manufactured
by Mr. Hancock, 39, Bruton-street, Bond-street.
Mr. SlmrsoN, in rising to return thanks, ap-
peared to be much affected, and said that it was
impossible for him to express the feelings which
agitated him at that moment. He felt an insur-
mountable difficulty in giving utterance to his
sentiments, but he could honestly assure them
that be uovor felt sn happy in his life. (Hear.)
Thew were many in that room who had known
him upwards of 30 years, and when he came
into the room he had the pleasure of shaking
hands with those whose friendship and esteem
he had at all times held in the highest regard.
It was impossible for him to acknowledge, in
terms sufficiently adequate, his gratitude to hose
gentlemen who placed him in his present high
and elevated position, and especially was he
indebted to his worthy friend Mr. Carter, who
was a perfect stranger to him until these pro-
ceedings commenced. He had also to express
his acknowledgment to his friends Mr. Till and
Mr. Dowling, whom he bad not likewise the plea-
sured knowil:g until the same opportunity occurred.
He could assure them that, however much he was
opposed, he had the pleasure of receiving expressions
of the most entire confidence and approval from
those whom he considered to be an independent
portion of the Chelsea vestry, which he acknow-
ledged with the deepest gratitude ; and his warmest
thanks were also due to Mr. Thbbs, the chairman
of the Kensington division of magistrates, who, on
the occasion of an attempt being made to deprive
him of his license, proposed that it should be
granted unconditionally. (Hear.) To that gen-
tleman he had also to express his gratitude ; for he
would indeed be an ungrateful member of society
if he did not take that opportunity of publicly
thanking him for the manner in which ho had
acted. He felt himself to be under an obligation
to his friends which he could never repay, because
he felt they presented him that evening with a
splendid testimonial with a knowledge that he was
deserving of it. (Cheers.) That mark of respect
was sho wu him by friends who, as he had previously
observed, had known him for upwards of thirty
years, and be, therefore, received it at their hands
with the deepest feelings of gratitude, and hoped
to transmit as an heirloom in-his family. (Cheers.)
In returning them his sincere thanks, he hoped
they would forget his faults and imperfections, and
rest assured. of the deep and heartfelt gratitude
which he felt for all their kindness. (Cheers.)
Lord Wu. LENNOX next proposed the health of
the members of the bar, and especially that of the
distinguished gentleman present, Mr. Ed win James,
Q.C. (Cheers.) He was him,,elf at all times an
advoc ,te fur the amusements of the middle and
lower classes of the community ; and when it was
said that the morals of the people were thereby
affected, he need only refer to many aristocratic
places of public amusement, when the contrast
would not at all tell against the people. What was
sauce for the goose was sauce for the gander, but
he was afraid the aristocracy kept the sauce to
themselves. (Hear, hear.) He was not ashamed
to say that he went to Canterbury Hall on the pre-
vious night, and was very much amused by what
he heal d and saw. Nothing occurred there but
what was proper, and he was quite delighted with
the entertainments. An opposition was also got
up against Highbury Baru on the part of some
clergymen who resided in the neighbourhood, end
why ? Because they heard the people singing "We
won't go home till morning. (Laughter.) He had
great pleasure in proposing the toast, and coupling
with it the name of Mr. Edwin James, who must,
in the course of events, be the Attorney-General
of England. (Cheers.)
Mr. EDWIN JAMES returned thanks, and assured
the meeting that he never in his life entered into
a case with so much zeal as he did in the case of
Mr. Simpson. He knew he was waging a war
against the miserable bigotry of the day, and
knowing the large amount of capital embarked,
he was determined it should not be jeopar.sed
and destroyed by a miserable speciesofftanea tdi
ni colts ilier
and hypocrisy. (Cheers) He thanked
lord for the kindness with which he h
proposed
his health, and thought he had never done him-
self more honour than in advocating amusements
for the middle and lower classes. In connexion with
t
the bar he could only say that its independence and
integrity were still unbroken ; and although they
may not have now among them a Brougham or a
Denman, yet they were still the advocates of
liberty and of the freedom of the public Press. In
conclusion he thanked the company and the noble
lord for the manner in which they drank his health,
and bogged again to assure them that, should the
liberty or independence of the country 1)3 in
jeopardy, tile members of the bar would stand up
'and protect it. (Cheers.)
A number of other toasts having been given, the
company separated.

STATE OF TRIDE.—MANCHESTER, Tuesday.-0a Fri-
day and Saturday this market regained considerably the
lost buoyancy, and a moderate business was done. To-
day, owing to the late unfavourable telegraphic news
from America, there is scarcely anything doing. Every•
thing comddered, prices are very fairly sustained. A
very large proportion of the mills are working short
time—say, three or fou j days a Week