The Sun.
London, England, 1850-03-25 00:00:00

WARWICK

AND LEAMINGTON ANNUAL

STEEPLECHASES.—FRIDAY (CONCLUDED).
Match, 100 sovs. Cup course and weights—Captain
Little's Gipsey Queen, aged (owner), beat Mr.lCarew's
b g by;Laurel, aged (Butler). 3tol on Gipsey Queen,
who waited to the distance and woa cleverly by two
lengths.
Free Handicap (hurdle race) of 5 soya. each, and 30
added. Two miles. (10 Subs.)
Mr. Thornton's Sarah Sykes, 9st 31b (Butler) 1
Mr. Gulliver's Fazely, aged, lOst 31b (011iver) 2
The following also started, but were not placed:—
Lord Lurgan's Fugitive, aged, list Sib (Archer); Mr.
Phillips's Tallyho, aged, lost 61b (Bradley); Mr. Ady's
Mischief-naaker, 5 yrs, 93t 121 b (Stagg); Mr. Austin's
Woodland Mary, 5 yrs, 9st lolb (Yeates); Mr. Dixon's
Redstreak, aged, 9st; and Mr. Barnard's Jack of all
Trades, 5 yrs, 9,t 51b (James).
6 to 4 agst Fugitive and 5 to 1 agst Sarah Sykes.
Won by half a length; Fugitive beaten only a neck for
second, and Mischief-maker only A head for third.

into full r«inisition, and the room literally blnzed with
the gold and silver gilt plate which met the eye in
every direction. The most magnificent pieces were
immediately in front of the chairman, including two
spirited groups—one representing the well-known
incident of King Robert Bruce attacked by assassins,
the other taken from a scene at the battle of Nieuport,
where Prince Maurice of Nassau broke the military
power of Spain. In the centre of these stood a winged
Victory," beautifully executed in frosted silver,
hearing in her left hand a palm, and in her right
holding forth a laurel wreath, which, by an inge-
nious movement, was most appropriately turned to-
wards the veteran guest at the moment of his rising
to return thanks. There were besides several most
unique flagons, tazzio, and dishes, formerly the pro-
perty of the late Queen Dowager, his Royal high-
ness the Duke of Sussex, the Duke of Buckingham,
the Earl of Lichfield, and other distinguished persons.
The wines were most rare and curious ; the cham -

pagne, claret, and burgundy once formed the choicest
portion of the stores of the exiled loyal Family of
France; the hock the most celebrated vintage of
Johanniaburg.

The band of the Guards was in one portion of the
gallery. The other portion was occupied by Lady
Gough and several other ladies of distinction.
Soon after seven o'clock, Sir Archibald Galloway,
the Chairman of the East India Company, entered the
room, followed immediately by the noble guest of the
evening. Lord Gough looked extremely well. The
weight of years and the hardships of campaigning,
though they have whitened his head, have laid
no touch on his noble bearing, his erect military air,
and his well-knit sinewy frasne. tie was received
on taking his seat with great cheering. Second in
interest to the hero of so many battles, was the gal -
lant Major Edwardes, who sat in the centre of the
room ; a stout and well-proportioned soldier, with a
quick piercing eye, a note cast in the true IVelling-
tonian mould, and a beard that a Jewish high priest
or a Mohammedan moollah might envy.:
The chair was filled by Major-General Sir Archi-
bald Galloway, K.C.13., Chairman of the East India
Company. On the right of the chairman were Vis-
count Gough, the Marquis of Westminster, the Mar-
quis of l3readalbane, Earl Grey, Lord John Russell,
Viscount Ilardinge, Hon. Captain Gough, Sir Robert
Campbell, Bart., Right Hon. Fox Manic, Right Hon.
Sir R. Peel, Right lion. Sir James Graham, Right
Hon. Edward Ellice, Right Hon. Stephen Lushing-
ton, Sir Howard Douglas, Bart., Sir James Weir
Hogg, B Ist., Sir James Macdonald, G.C.8., Sir
Charles Malcolm, and the Solicitor .General. On the
left of the chairman were Mr. John Shepherd, the
Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, the deputy
chairman of the Company, Sir William Gomm, the
Earl of Clare, Viscount Jocelyn, Mr. Charles Mills,
the Right Honourable the Vice-Chancellor of Eng-
land, Right Hon. Sir Frederick Adam, G.C.B , Right
lion. Richard Lalor Sheil, M.P., Right Honourable
Sir W. Somerville, M.P., Sir Thomas, M'Mahon, Sir
James L. Lushington, G.C.8., Sir James Macdon
nell, K.C.13., Sir John Doveton, Sir George Clerk,
M.P., and Sir Robert Maddock. Amongst the com-
pany were also—lion. C. Hardinge, Hon. Major
West, Hon. G. E. Elliot, Hon. W. L. Melville, Sir
James Wigram, Right Hon. P. R. Lushington, Mr.
Henry Alexander, Mr. Henry Shank, Hon. Captain
Hardinge, Right Hon. H. Mackenzie, Sir Robert
Inglis, Bart., M.P., Right Hon. Sir G. Arthur, Sir
Benjamin Brooke, Sir George Staunton, Bart., M.P.,
Sir William Morrison, K.C.8., Sir Charles Parker,
K.C.8., Sir H. Willock, Sir Charles Trevelyan,
K.C.8., Sir F. Smith, Sir E. Stannus, Sir James
Campbell, Sir Emerson Tennent, Mr. John Cotton,
Mr. William Butterworth Baillie, &c. &c. Among
the noblemen and gentlemen who were invited to the
banquet, but who were unable to be present, were the
Duke of Wellington, the Marquis of Lansdowne,
the Marquis of Anglesey, Lord Ripon, and Sir
George Grey.
The cloth having been removed,
The CHAIRMAN rose and said—My Lords and gen-
tlemen, the East India Company has ever been re-
markable for its loyalty and devotion to the Crown.
It is, therefore, with high satisfaction that I propose
to you " The health of her Most Gracious Majesty
the Queen."— (Enthusiastic cheering.)
The CHAIRMAN again rose and said—My Lords and
gentlemen, I am now about to propose to you a
toast which I am sure will be received by you all with
appplause. It is " The health of his Royal Highness
Prince Albert,!and the rest of theßoyal Family." My
Lords and gentlemen, the illustrious Consort:of her
Most Gracious Majesty, and her royal offspring, must
be objects of the deepest interest to every loyal sub-
ject. And when we see the illustrious Prince de-
taching himself from every political party, and doing
his utmost to promote the interests and welfare of his
country ; when we see him patronising exhibitions
which have for their object the benefit of the poorer
classes of our fellow-subjects, and at the same time
assisting in a grand scheme, which must tend to
enhance the future peace and prosperity of his own
and all foreign countries—my Lords and gentlemen, I
say, when we see our noble Prince thus occupying his
time in seeking the good of his countrymen, we must
deeply admire his benevolent disposition.—(Hear,
hear.) My Lords and gentlemen, I need say no more
in commendation of a Prince who is known and ap-
preciated by all. I beg to propose to you "The health
of his Royal highness Prince Albert and the rest of
the Royal Family. '— (Loud cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN—My Lords and gentlemen, we
are assembled here this evening to do honour to one
of the bravest and most distinguished soldiers of the
British army—(Cheers)—who, as commander, has
fought and conquered in more battles than any gene-
ral who has ever been in Asia—battles, the results of
which, in importance to the British nation, are only
second to those of the illustrious chief whose achieve-
ments have never been equalled.—(Cheers.) I rise
to propose to you the health of Lord Viscount Gough
restored to his country, by the blessing of Pro-
vidence, after a long and proud career of military
glory. My Lords and gentlemen, it is unnecessary
tor me in this large assemblage to detail to you the
services of Lord Gough ; they are identified with the
imperishable records of the British army. Full thirty
times and more has Lord Gough fought for this coun
try, and in many of our greatest battles.—(Loud
cheers.) Look at these glorious records. I believe
there are few names entered there by that illustrious
chief, who has in them become the unconscious his-
torian of his own greatness more frequently than Lord
Gough and his gallant 87th Regiment, who cap-
tured the first eagle and the first banner of France.
—(Loud cheers.) But, my Lords and gentlemen,
it is to Lord Gough's services in that quarter of
the world in which we, the East India Company,
are more particularly interested, that I would
claim your attention. Lord Gough has been a faith-
ful servant to the East India Company. He has
served the Government of India as Commander-in-
Chief of our army with his whole heart, with entire
devotion, with that singleness of mind which is pe-
culiar to him, with that fortitude and perseverance
which demand from its members their deepest ac-
knowledgment. My Lords and gentlemen,: China
—the vast empire of China—submitted to his vic-
torious arms ; and in India be has gained a magnificent
kingdom for the British Crown.—(Enthusiastic
cheering.) The Gallant Chairman then turned to
Lord Gough and addressed him as follows :—My
Lord Gough, in the name of the East India Company
I have the highest gratification in expressing to you
their cordial acknowledgments for the eminent
services which you have rendered to them.—(Hear,
hear.) In their names I welcome you back to your
native land ; and I am sure there is no individual
present in this brilliant assemblage who will not unite
with me in the fervent prayer that you will long live
to enjoy the well-deserved honours conferred upon
you by a gracious Sovereign and a grateful country.
My Lords and gentlemen, I beg to propose to you
" The health of Lord Viscount Gough," with all the
honours. This toast was received with loud and con•
tinuous cheering.
Lord GOUGH rose and was received with loud
cheers. He was far a few moments so overpowered
by his feelings as to be unable to proceed ; recovering
himself, he said—Mr. Chairman, my Lords, and gen-
tlemen, I thank you warmly and sincerely for the
honour you have done me. To you, Mr. Chairman,
my especial thanks are due for the kind and too
flattering manner in which you have expressed your
opinion of my services; and to this company they
are also due for the way in which they have recipro-
cated your expression. My Lords and gentlemen,
my thanks are also due, eminently due, to my
country for the flattering and gratifying manner in
which I have been received on my return :home.
tlh'haetykinardenep:sew-ehmicihnehnatsliy,rodmueo theffirrstthbeeecnonahtionwunantcoemoef.
They are are also due to the honourable individuals
whom I have now the honour to address—a body
awdhmo
imn i for
a tt
nr t eoef nwyheoasres
alff
ah
iarsaTo sv eerrvae dm—i
mighty
bodyty kin ingd theom
my services have been employed—a body who have

kindly supported me throughout an arduous struggle in
their service, and for their support I cannot be too grate-
ful. By their help I have watched over, and I hope with
success, that great army which they have under them in
India, whose interests I practically know they have
so much at heart—au army which has for years dis-
tinguished itself, has been an honour to its country,
and a pride to him who commands it.—(Loud cheers.)
It is to me, therefore, a gratification beyond anything
I can express, the gratification I new feel for the
honour you have done me.—(Cheers.) After an ab-
sence of thirteen years, I return to my native country
to pass the remainder of my days in other duties, and
I cannot hut feel grateful for the welcome that
country bestows on my return, and to the Sovereign
for the honoured position I now occupy.—(Cheers.)
I have great gratification in seeing around me so
many who have served in the same sphere with my-
self with such credit and honour to themselves. I
need not instance your chairman, who has partici-
pated in those deeds which will be handed down to
posterity, and by which the Indian army has so nobly
supported the honour of this country, and upheld the
traditions of her soldiers.—(Cheers.) There are
around me many who have served in that army with
credit that never can be surpassed. lam happy to
see one individual present who participated with me
in the recent campaign, and who has already re-
ceived your approbation. I would not pass over, nor
could I do so if I would, the services of Viscount
Hardinge—(Loud cheers)—for those services are
too well known to his country.—(Cheers)—and the
greatest man of the age—the man whose appeals,
when he makes them, are never forgotten—has borne
his high testimony to the gallantry and skill of that
noble individual. May his words never be forgotten
when he expressed a hope that others would follow the
distinguished services performed by that Noble Lord,
who, casting aside the high position he held as a ruler,
threw himself into the ranks of the army, commanding
the left brigade, led it as an Indian army ever will be
led when following a man who points them to con-
quest and to honour.—(Cheers.) I feel I am in-
fringing on your time, and that I am not adequate as
a soldier to convey to you what a soldier feels. I
cannot, however, allow the opportunity to pass with-
out adverting to another individual connected with
the sister service, who nobly supported me, who
nobly did his duty to his Commander-in-Chief—Sir
William Parker—(Cheers)—a man I am happy to re..
cognise as one of my friends. On all occasions I
found him ready to support me, not only in the posi-
tion of commander of the naval force, but I found him
at my side, when duties cn shore were to be under-
taken, when he nobly led on his detachment to honour
and glory. He nobly supported his country's fame,
and nobly supported the individual who now has the
honour to address you. Gentlemen, I again thank
you for the honour you have done me, and I wish it
were in my power to express all my feelings.—
(Loud cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN said—l bag now to propose to you
the great national toast of the country, "The Navy
of England."—(Loud cheers.)_l believe there are few
toasts more welcome than the toast of the British
navy.—(llear, hear.) We feel secure under its pro-
tection, and the mind reverts to those gallant deeds
which have been performed by the navy of England,
and which have thrown a lustre on the British Crown.
It is true that the navy has had of late years little oppor-
tunity of distinguishing itself, but I am convinced
that the wooden walls of old England are as firm and
as solid as ever they were, and I feel fully assured
that if the occasion should arise it will be manned by
as brave seamen as ever manned the British fleet.—
(Cheers.) I regret to say that we are deprived this
evening of the presence of the First Lord of the
Admiralty, but we have a gallant Admiral present,
Sir Charles Malcolm, who will speak for himself—
( Hear, hear)—and I am sure he will speak for the
British navy. 1 beg to give you the English navy,
and I shall couple it with the name of Sir Charles
Malcolm.—(Loud cheers.)
Sir C. MaLcoLat returned thanks. lie thanked
the company for the handsome and gratifying man-
ner in which they had alluded to the services of the
British navy. He would say with confidence, and
he was sure they would all agree with him, that the
British navy, from everything he had seen down to
the present hour, would deserve the confidence that
the country had always reposed in it.—(Great cheer-
ing.) He would only state one circumstance to
show the spirit and high feeling that still character-
ised it. In fitting out the ships to go to the Arctic
seas to search for that great and good man Sir John
Franklin, crowds came forward and volunteered to go
upon that desperate service, for it was nothing else,
as the orders were to push in through everything,
and at all risks to gain their ends or perish in the at-
tempt.—(Loud cheers.) Men of all ranks had come
nobly forward from the highest to the lowest. One
gallant and active young officer entreated and prayed
to be allowed to go, and he regretted that his services
had not been accepted, although a good man had been
chosen. He would now, considering the place
in which he stood, and the company whom he was
addressing, say one word on their own navy. He
had the honour and the pleasure of commanding the
Indian navy for a period of ten years. It was ten
years certainly of peace ; but during that ten years
let any man look at the services rendered by the
Indian navy in the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, and
the Indian Ocean, and they would admit that it had
done very important service. The hydrographer of
the Admiralty would bear testimony to the surveys
they had made, and their contributions to the Geo-
graphical Society in the history and statistics of those
countries, which were until then almost unknown.—
(Cheers.) When the war broke out in China, his
Gallant Friend Sir W. Parker went there in com-
mand of the navy, and its services there were well
known to many of their honourable guests serving
under him.—(llear, hear.) He need only refer to
Captain Perry and Captain Powell, who had been so
highly eulogised by Lord Dalhousie, and to Captain
Christopher, who lost his life in the trenches of
Moultan in dragging up the guns and bringing his
men into the heat of the action.—(Loud cheers.)
Air—" Rule Britannia."

The CHAIRMAN again rose, and said—l have now
the honour of proposing to you the other national
toast, which is equally acceptable to every English-
man—it is, " The Duke of Wellington and the
Army."—(Great cheering.) I did expect until the
very last hour that we should have been honoured by
the presence of the illustrious Duke, but unavoidable
circumstances have prevented him. I should have
regretted his Grace's absence still more if I had not,
on a late occasion, in the presence of the united ser-
vice of England, heard from the lips of his Grace the
highest encomiums upon the glorious services of Lord
Gough.—(Great applause.) The achievements of the
British army under its illustrious chief have filled the
pages of our history, and our noble and distinguished
guest has demonstrated to us, that in the most dis-
tant lands the British army fully maintains its former
renown.—(Loud cheers.) We are honoured this
evening by the presence of a most illustrious mem-
ber of that army, General Sir Frederick Adam, and
in proposing the health of the Duke of Wellington
and the army, I shall couple with it the name of Sir
Frederick Adam.—(Cheers.)
Sir FREDERICK ADAM said he felt highly honoured,
although it was owing to an accidental circumstance,
that he was called upon to return thanks for the
army. It was somewhat unfortunate for him that he
stood there instead of the great and illustrious man
whose name had been mentioned, as he was very in-
competent and unfit to impress the company with the
services of the British army. He was delighted with
having recently had the honour of forming
i an ac-
quaintance with Lord Gough, whose career n early
life he had well watched, and whose later deeds he
concurred with every person in thinking covered him
with imperishable renown.—(Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN said they had that evening the sa-
tisfaction of seeing there the First Minister of the
Crown and his colleagues. They had come to do
honour to his noble and gallant friend Lord Gough,
and he begged to express his humble thanks to the
Noble Lord for his goodness in attending there that
evening. When he considered the arduous duties of
those distinguished men—when he considered the
overwhelming responsibility of the First Minister of
the Crown of England—of free but troublesome Eng-
land—(llear, hear)--when he saw them devoting
their utmost attention in the Cabinet and in the
oteu nr
placeti lnygt andodynasty
express
pres s
Senate to the discharge of their great and important
duties, they must feel, upon occasions of that kind,
that they were indebted to them for their zeal and
hst heene
dtmi
dwa nelac.nns. eorwn
:iintthhewarth
witchhhee
rtteihmaiye
ear-
nestly discharged their duties.—(Cheers.) The pre-
any opinion on political subjects.—(llear, hear.) But
had fallen—whereas every kingdom of Europe had
been shaken to its foundation —whereas in their
as noronce tgnhhseibs
own country demagogues and evil and deceitful men
had done their utmost to disturb its tranquillity, the
measures of her Majesty's Government had secured
to it peace and growing prosperity.—(llear, hear.)
He begged leave to propose to them the "Health of
Lord John Russell and her Majesty's Ministers.)
Lord JOHN RUSSELL rcse and said—My Lords and
gentlemen, I rise in my own name and that of my
colleagues, to return you my best thanks for the
honour you have done us in drinking our healths on
this occasion. You, Sir, have rightly said that this
is not the occasion to entertain politicall questions,

and I will say at once that our object in coming
hither was to pay our tribute of homage, and respect,
and admiration to the gallant services of Lord
Gough.—(Great cheering.) It has been my fortune
during a part of the glorious career of Lord Gough
to have been an adviser of the Crown, and I have
witnessed with admiration the courage, the constancy,
and the perseverance which has enabled him to over-
come difficulties of no ordinary character.— (Hear,
hear.) And, gentlemen, you will permit me, to say,
as a lover of peace and its fruity, that I consider that,
the necessity for war having once occurred, the man
who conducts the army to victory, who crowns the
arms of his country with success, and who obliges the
enemy to ask for terms, is the man who is the true
friend of peace.—(Cheers.) No man would willingly,
if he has a right conscience and a good understand-
ing, encounter those miseries of mankind which at-
tend upon war; and I have had occasion in this room,
when I have been the guest of the East India Com-
pany, to express my admiration of the forbearance
shown by my Noble Friend (Lord Hardinge) who
now sits on my right hand—(Loud cheers)—in not
encountering the evils of war until they were abso-
lutely forced upon him by the necessities of his posi-
tion.—(Hear, hear.) But I say that, when the ne-
cessity has once been incurred, the man who crowns
the arms of his country with brilliant victories, and
thus brings those evils to a speedy termination, is the
true lover of peace—(Cheers)—and in him we ought
to honour not merely the successful warrior, but the
man by whose means the deserted village has been re-
peopled, the man by whom the abandoned province
has been restored, the man by whom the desolated
country again wears the smiling aspect of industry
and peace.—(Cheers.) It has been the fortune of
Lord Gough, during a considerable number of years,
to carry on the service of his country in wars of the
most remarkable character. He has been engaged in
war against the Chinese empire. He has lately added
to our Indian territories the dominion of the Pun-
jaub.—(Hear, hear.) With these wars his name will '
be associated to all posterity; and, let me add, as the
Gallant Admiral has alluded, in the speech he made
to-night, to the Arctic expedition, that we see con-
stantly before us, year after year, as the occasions
arise, whether in the midst of burning climes, or
whether in the vicinity of the Pole, whatever may be
the nature of the difficulty, that the courage of En-
glishmen carries them through those difficulties,
and claims the admiration of their country in all
time.—(Great cheering.)
The CHAIRMAN then rose, and said he wished to
propose to them the " Health of the Right Honour-
able the President of the India Board, Sir John
Cam Llobhouse," of whose presence, he grieved to
say, they were disappointed that evening ; and he
lamented it the more on account of the cause that
occasioned his absence. Thrice had Sir John Hob-
house been called to the councils of his Sovereign as
Minister for India, and in the most momentous period
in the history of that country. If the people of India
had progressed in civilization, if wisdom had prevailed
in her councils, and if victory had crowned her arms,
then Sir John Hobhouse, the President of the India
Board, and those who had assisted him, were entitled
to all praise.—(Cheers.)
Mr. ELLIOT, Secretary to the India Board, re-
turned thanks on behalf of Sir J. Hobhouse, who, he
regretted to say, had been compelled to be absent
from indisposition.
The CumemAx then gave " The health of the
Marquis of Westminster and the House of Lords."
Whether they considered its high dignity, or the im-
portant:station it held in the institutions of the country,
or whether they considered the talent it contained,
and, above all, when they considered its patriotism,
they must all admit that it was an assembly that never
had its equal in any age or country.—(Cheers.) The
House of Lords was the strong tower and the citadel
upon which depended the liberties of England—
(Cheers)—and in doing honour to that august as-
sembly it was a high satisfaction to name in connec-
tion with it a nobleman who held so distinguished a
position in it as the Marquis of Westminster.
The Marquis of WESTMINSTER returned thanks.
The House of Lords had always shown its readiness to
sacrifice its own feelings to the good of the country
and upon the shrine of public utility. Upon all oc•
casions it had been desirous of uniting itself with the
feelings and wishes of the people of England, and on
no occasion had it united more with those feelings and
wishes than when it recorded its unanimous vote of
thanks to the Noble Lord and his gallant army.—
(Loud cheers.) They had recorded that vote, as had
been stated by the Noble Lord (Lord John Russell),
not from any love of war or desire of bloodshed, but
because they were anxious to pass their days in tran-
quillity and their nights in peace, because they were
anxious not to see the invaders' sword gleam through
their sacred isle ; but, owing to that protection which
was cast around them by the gallantry of the soldiers
of that country and of India, they were reaping a
glorious harvest of victory at the time, and of lasting
peace hereafter, that would prove of the most
substantial benefit to the general interests of
the country.—(Loud cheers.) The country looked
not only with admiration on the gallant conduct
of these men, and the glorious victories they had
achieved, but it looked also with admiration at the
unanimity and good feeling of the two Noble Lords
whom they had now the happiness of seeing present,
showing to the world how friendship united would
prove of value not only to the individuals themselves,
but to the armies which they commanded, showing
also an example to the world of friendship, and of
that love of country and of glory which united these
two noblemen—(Loud cheers.) He had ventured to
make these remarks, not because he was the first in
rank, except from the position which he happened
now to have the hononr of holding—(Hear, hear)—
and he must say it was an honour, notwithstanding
the remarks that had been made respesting him, be-
cause he was persuaded there was not one then pre-
sent who would not be ready to do his utmost for the
service of her Majesty and to maintain the dignity
and the honour of the Crown, and to harmonize with
all the civil establishments of the country. Whatever
a man's position might be, or whatever grade in
society lie might belong to, it was his duty, andin-
cumbent upon him, if called upon, to do all that he
could to promote these objects—(Hear, hear.) In the
name of the House of Lords and his own he again
returned thanks.
The CHAIRMAN then rose and said, that the next
toast he had to propose was, " The health of the
Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel and the House of Corn-
mons."—(Loud cheering.) It had always been a
principle with the East India Company, while they
cherished an ardent attachment to the Crown and to
the constitution of their country, to keep aloof from
political party and political influences. It was thus,
he was persuaded, they had maintained their inde-
pendence—it was thus that, free from political
bias, they were enabled to bestow the utmost atten-
tion on the high and important duties which they
were called on to perform—it was thus they were
enabled, with feelings of the deepest gratitude, to ac-
knowledge the eminent services of distinguished
statesmen, whatever their political opinion might be—
it was thus that he at that moment, while rendering
his humble thanks to her Majesty's present Ministry,
brought forward the names of that great, that illus-
trious statesman, whom he had already mentioned—
(Loud cheers.) It was not for him (the chairman)
to express any political sentiments, but he firmly be-
lieved that the Administration that preceeded th pre-
sent, and the present which succeeded the last, were
equally and alike influenced by the highest and
noblest considerations for the honour and interests of
the country.—(Cheers.)
Sir IL PEEL—My Lords and gentlemen, I am ex-
tremely grateful to you for the compliment you have
paid me—a compliment not the less welcome, because
nothing could have been more unexpected, being
generally reserved for those filling the highest offices
of the State ; or, as on occasions of this kind, imme-
diately connected with the East India Company. It
has been my good fortune, at no very remote period,
to be connected with the East India Company, by
official relations of a confidential character, during
a critical period of Indian history ; and I
must say, recollecting the intercourse I have had with
the directors, and the opportunities I have had of
witnessing the skill and gallantry of the military
officers employed in its service, as well as the fidelity
and zeal, and singular ability of the civil servants of
the company—they have left on my mind an in-l•
pression of respect and esteem which will
long survive the termination of my official connec-
tion with them.—(Cheers.) I cannot be indifferent
to the events of this day. I cannot witness without
satisfaction this tribute of public esteem and grati-
tude which has been paid to the services of Lord
Gough. It has been my good fortune, on many
occasions, either to propose or to concur in
public testimonies of respect which have been
offered to him by the House of Commons ; and
I must say, that at no period of his career did
I despair of ultimate success.—(Loud and prolonged
cheering.) I had a just confidence in his early vic-
tories, in his indomitable valour, in his known skill,
constancy, and perseverance; and I felt that what-
ever might be the temporary difficulties with which
he was embarrassed, they would be overcome by the
skill and valour of himself and his glorious compa-
nions in arms, and by the constancy, resolution, and
discipline of the army which he commanded.—
(Cheers.) So much, my Lords and gentlemen, for the

/ OnowleWients whichpersessfdy I owe for the toile
nd now' for the House of Common. Within the latr)ee , 167". e
forty-eight hours I have been called upon to return
thanks for the House of Commons under the auspices "\\
of the chief magistrate of the city of London, on an
occasion solely connected with the cultivation of the
arts of peace. I am new called upon to return thanks
for the House of Commons on an occasion when we
are met to commemorate splendid military exploits, and
do honour to a commander who has h id a long career
of victory; hut, as it has been justly said by the. Noble
Lord the First Minister of the Crown, there is no incon-
sistency and no incompatibility between these objects.
Whatever may be our admiration of the arts of peaee, and
however we may desire to cultivate its blessings—
however a sense of duty may forbid us to provoke
war for the purposes of glory, it is not the less in.
cumbent on us to mark with our gratitude all those
who have rendered eminent services to the country.
As the Noble Lord has justly said, those who show
valour in war and moderation in victory are laying
the foundations of peace.—(Cheers.) Therefore the
objects of these two meetings, held in this city within
a short distance of each other, and separated only by
a period of forty-eight hours, the objects of these two
meetings, the one to cultivate the arts of peace, the
other to commemorate the splendid victories of an
army, are perfectly reconcileable with each other.
Lord Gough will shortly, in all probability, return to
that part of the empire of which he is a native. lie
will present himself to his gallant and admiring
countrymen—(Loud cheers)—and I hope they will
see in him a proof that the widest scope of Irish
valour and the exhibition of Irish talent lies in their
incorporation with this country—(Great cheering)—
and their identity of feeling with our disasters, if we
should incur disasters, and in the identity of their
rejoicing with our victories—in the common fate of
our common country—in the union of two grant
nations.—(Loud cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN then rose to propose "The health of
Lady Gough," one of the most excellent of her sex.—
(Loud cheers.) They were all aware that Lady
Gough was the faithful companion of her gallant hus-
band in every quarter of the world. When the hour
of peril came, where was she to be found ? Ask
those whose hearts were on the field of battle—ask the
high and low, the wife of the private soldier, and the
distinguished general—ask them and they would say,
that it was she who taught men to look to the God'of
Battles, because it was He alone who would strengthen
their arm, and shield the brave ; while, if the fortune
of the day was against them, it was He who would be
the father of the fatherless, and the husband of the
widow.—(Loud cheers.) Ask those who were per-
mitted to reside under her hospitable roof—ask those
who were wonted to partake of her graceful hospitae
lity, and all would tell them the admiration they had
long felt for that noble lady, as the soldier's wife and
the soldier's friend.--(Cheers.)
Lord GOUGH said :—lf I were unable to express my
feelings when my own health was proposed, how shall
I be able to do justice to those which now overpower
me.—(Cheers.) I feel that I am utterly unable to
reply. It is impossible to say how deeply I feel this
compliment paid to the companion of my toils and the
cheerer of my many nights and days of sorrow.
I can only assure you on the part of Lady Gough and
myself, that no words can convey the sentiments of
gratitude we feel for the kind reception which has
everywhere been given us.—(Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN then proposed " The health of the
Lord Mayor."
His Lordship returned thanks.
Sir R. PEEL then rose and said, that, if he was not
anticipating the intentions of nay other person, he
would be most anxious to submit a toast to the meet-
ing, and he was satisfied the company would not pro-
ceed further without drinking the health of their
Honourable and Gallant Chairman, and marking their
respect for the station he held, and their admiration of
the manner in which he had discharged his duties as
the representative of the great company of which he
was the head. The Right Honourable Baronet then
gave " The health of Sir Archibald (Galloway, the
Chairman of the East India Company."
The CHAIRMAN shortly returned thanks.
The CHAIRMAN again rose, and said that he was
confident what lie was about to propose would meet
with their entire approbation. It was the health of
Lord Hardinge, late Governor-General of India, the
soldier as well as the statesman—(Loud cheers)—the
gallant comrade of Lord Gough, in one of the
greatest battles which had ever been fought in India.
He could never speak of the names of those great chiefs
without bringing to his recollection the field of Feroze-
shah.—(Cheers.) He there saw the Governor-Gene-
ral of India laying aside his supreme power, and
petitioning to serve as second in command in his own
army—affording one of the most illustrious examples
of subordination which was due to the discipline of
the army, and that devotion, which had never been
surpassed, to the interests and welfare of the country.
—(Cheers.) The service was nobly offered, and was
as generously accepted. In war, as in peace, Lord
Hardinge has ever applied his most intelligent mind
with the greatest zeal and energy in the service of
the country. Lord Hardinge, too, had been a most
faithful servant of the East India Company. They
esteemed and honoured him much, and he was sure
there was not an individual in that great assembly
who would not heartily join him in drinking the
health of Lord Viscount Hardinge.—(Applause.)
Lord HARDINGE then rose and said—My Lords
and gentlemen, I very much thank you for the
honour you have done me, in drinking my health on
an occasion when we are met to do honour to Lord
Gough for his glorious achievements in India. Under
ordinary circumstances, I should have been content
to have passed over in silence any military operations
of mine, or the merits of my superior general
officer ; but I think I am justified in making ',some
comments on my Noble Friend's campaigns, be-
cause I was myself en eye-witness of his conduct.
—(hear, hear.) I had frequent opportunities of
observing the conduct of my Noble Friend, his
ardent devotion to the service, in all those dif-
ferent actions into which he led the army, and out of
which he brought them with the greatest credit and
honour. My Lords and gentlemen, I must say that
my Noble Friend had to encounter difficulties of no
ordinary character, and no common enemy, for the
enemy he was opposed to was the bravest and the
most warlike the British army had ever encountered
in India.—(Loud and continued cheers.) It was not
a band of military adventurers, drawn together for the
sake of pay, but a military nation—an army bound
and knit together by the strongest feelings of na-
tionality and animated by religious enthusiasm—an
army that was composed of a large number of
disciplined soldiers, brought to a high state of per-
fection by foreign officers, and with a field of artillery
more powerful than that possessed by any European
nation, not only in the number of the artillery, but
also in the calibre of the guns. I need not say that
in the course of that campaign the army commanded
by Lord Gough captured 250 guns, of which a large
proportion were nine pounders, and many eighteen-
pounders ; and we all know how bravely and skill-
fully these guns were served. My Noble Friend,
therefore, had to encounter not an ordinary army,
but one of the bravest that India had ever seen ; and
in the face of more difficulties, by the unconquerable
spirit and attachment of his army, and by the confi-
dence he inspired in that army, he achieved a most
glorious conquest, and my Noble Friend is now this day
in the proud position of receiving his just reward.—
(Great cheering.) lam in the presence of a great
number of officers of the East Indian army, and I
never can, either on the present or any other occa-
sion, fail to express the admiration which I feel for
that army. Whether I speak of the common soldiers,
their bravery, discipline and fidelity, or whether I
speak of their officers—that army has won for itself
a European reputation ; its daring deeds have been
the admiration of this country ; and no portion of the
Ruropean army can boast of more distinguished
officers than the East Indian army. Let me state the
names of those who have recently distinguished them-
selves—the names of Pollock, Knott, Gilbert, Littler,
Broadfoot, and Lawrence; or, corning to those who
were connected with her Majesty's service, I may
refer to the names of Gough, Napier, Sale, and Smith.
(Cheers.) But there is one name which I have not
yet mentioned, and to which I must take the liberty of
drawing your attention this evening—I allude to my
gallant and youthful friend Major Edwardes.—
(Loud cheers.) During the receat operations at
Moulton, where he served with credit and dia.
tinction, when his Seikh troops mutinied and de-
serted him, he, with the readiness of a gallant soldier,
collected a band of other troops, natives of the country,
thus showing what a determined resolution could
effect, and that a gallant officer, wherever he was
placed, would always be in a position to do the State
some service.—(Cheers.) Five years ago I had the
satisfaction of appointing him to a political depart-
ment,' when he was Aide-de-camp to Lord Gough;
but, knowing my young friend well, I am sure he
would rather I should descant on the merits of others
than on his own. There were other subalterns—.
Nicholson, Pollock, Taylor, Lake—all officers of the
most promising reputation. After the eulogiums
which we have heard passed upon my Noble Friend
by the First Minister of the Crown and by Sir Ro-
bert Peel, I feel that it would be unbecoming in me
to say more than this—that my Noble Friend has
fought more battles and won more victories in India
than any of his predecessors.—(Cheers.) As for my-
self, I beg to return to the Chairman my most grate-
ful thanks for the honour he has done me, and I hope
that Lord Dalhousie, who is now at the head of the
Government in India, will be able to consolidate the
British power by a wise administration of the affairs
of the Punjaub, and by measures calculated by peace-
ful means to ensure prosperity and tranquillity.
The CHAIRMAN then proposed "The health of the
Marquis of Dalhousie and the Civil Service of India."
Sir STEPHEN LITSHINGTON returned thanks.
Lord Gonan then rose, and said that he had a
toast to propose which he was sure would be received
with the same cordiality as that which he felt in pro-

Po‘ing it. It was his happy task to ask the noblemen
and gentlemen whom he now addressed to drink to
the gallant men who had supported him in the bat-
• ties in which he and they had been engaged. Thy had
' on the plains of India nobly fought and bled for their
Sovereign and their country.—(Loud' cheers.) He
would, therefore, nropose " Sir William Gilbert and
the Indian Army."
. Sir JAMES LUSHINGTON, as the senior officer pre-
sent, returned thanks.
The CHAIRMAN then proposed "The Visitors."
•He and his brother directors felt highly honoured by
the presence of those noblemen and gentlemen whom
• be saw around him.
• Sir Wm. GoMM returned thanks.
' • The company then broke up.
Mr. Toole discharged the duties of toastmaster with
• 'his usual efficiency.

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'FRENCH PLAYS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
ARRANGE )IENTS AFTER EASTER.
Mr. Mitchell respectfully announces that the THEATRE will be
RE-OPENED during the Easter Week, for the performance of
Comelie and Vaudeville, and begs to submit the following arrange-
ments:

Engagements—M. Samson (of the Theatre Francais, Paris), his
first appearance, Madlle. Denain (of the Theatre Francais), M.
Regnier (of the Theatre Francais), Madlle. Nathalie (of the Theatre
Francais), and M. Lafont (ef the Theatre des Varietes).
The first production after Easter will be Scribe's popular Comedy
of" Bertrand et Ratton ;" Le Comte Bertrand de Rantzau (Premier
Ministre), M. Samson, as performed by him in Paris. Subsequent
Performances will. be. selected from the following :—" L'Ecole des
Veillards," " Ern Veuvage," and " Ma Femme et Ma Place," new
Comedies by 31. Samson ; " La Marquis de Senneterre ;" the two
admired Proverbs of Alfred de Musset, "Ii ne Faut Jurer de Rien,"
and " II Faut qu'usie Porte soft Ouverte ou Fermee ;" ." Les De-
moiselles de St. Cyr," " La Pali a Tout Prix," " Un Chateau de
Cartes," " Le Mari a la Camnange," and the new Play by Emile
Angier, " Gabrielle," now performing in Paris with unsurpassed suc-
cess, and in which Madlle 'Regnier and Madlle. Nathalie will sus-
tain their original characters.
Mr. Mitchell feels particular gratification also in announcing that,
in the production of Scribe's celebrated Comedy of " La Camarade-
rie." estimated amongst the chtl d'oeuvres of the modern stacte, the
principal characters will be sustained by four members of the Theatre
Francais, Paris-3f. Samson, in the character of De Miremont ;
ILIA! e. Denain, in that of Cesarine; M. Regnier In that of Do
• Iftntlacar ; and Madlle. Nathalle, in that of Zoe; presenting a com-
bination of to ent not to be witnessed at any other theatre in Europe,
the arrangements for which have teen most generously accelerated
by the administration of the Theatre Francais, Paris.
In addition to the present Company, and the foregoing engage-
meats, are the following :—Madlle. Avenel (of the Theiire de
P.Odeon) ; 3fadlle. Brassine (of the Theatre du Palais Ro-;a1);
Madlie. Renaud (ot the Theatre du Vaudeville) ; Madame Octave
(of the Theatre du Vaudevil.e) ; Madlle. Constance (of the Theatre
des Varietes), &c.
The first performance of the eminent tragedienne, 31adlle. Rachel,
it definitively arranged for Monday, July Ist.
Subscriptions for the remainder of the season may be arranged at
Mr! Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
♦ GRAND EXTRA Num r
' Combining the talents of Madame Sontag,
Signori Lablache, Belletti, Lorenzo, Calzolari, Sims Reeves,
Madlios. Parodi, Carlotta Grist. %taria Taglion', and
Imalla Ferraris.
The Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public are respect-
billy informed that

A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT
Will take place
On TRURiDAY, April 4,
When will be presented D nlzetti's celebrated Opera of
DON PA,QUALE.
Norina• Madame Sontag.
Ernesto• ..... Calzoler!.
Doctor Malatesta•... Signor Belletti.
and

Don Pasquale•..... • • Signor Lablache.
After which,
A DIVERTISSEMENT,
• In which Madlle. Amalie Ferraris will appear.
To be follcwed by a Selection from
A FAVOURITE OPERA,
Combining the talents of Madllc. Parodi, Signor Lorenzo, and
Sims Reeves.

To conclude with an entirely new and original grand Ballet,
by M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
LES METAMORPHOSES.

The Music osmposed. by Signor Pugni ; ths Scenery (entirely law)
by Mr. Marshall ; the Appointments by Mr. Er olvrell ; the Cos-
tames by Miss Bradley and Mr. Coombes, under the superintendence
of Madame Copere.
The Sprite (tender the forms of 1, a Page —2, a Rustic Coquette-3,
Will-of-the-Wisp-4, a Folie —5, a Domino-6, a Cavalier), Mdlls.
Carlotta Grist; Karl (a Student), M. Paul Taglioni ; Ida (his be-
trothed), Madlle. Roca ; Momus, M. Charles ; Nlyes, Madlies.
Rosa, Ausandon, Julienne, Lamoureux, B. Pascales, and F. Pascales.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and rickets to be made at the
Opera Be x.oftice, Colonnade, Haymarket.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMA.RKET.
Mr. B. Webster. le Lo'aee and Manager Old Brompton.
Great Attraction for the Holidays.
Oa BASTE it MONDAY
Will be perfbrned MUCPI ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Benedict,
air. C. Kean ; Beatrice, Mfg. C. Kean.
To conclude with a grand new and original SPECTACULAR
R URLESQUE.
The Box-office is tinder the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer.

THEATRE ROYAL, A.DELP/11.
Elder the direction of Madan". Celeste.
On EASTER MONDAY
WM be performed a new domestic Drama, called THE MOTHER'S
)BEAM. Principal characters by Messrs. Hughes, Wright, P. Bed-
ford, 0. Smith,'Madame Celeste, and Miss E. Chaplin.
To be followed by a grand historical Spectacle Vaudeville, entitled
PLAYING FIRST FIDDLE ; or, Follow my Leader.
After which MY PRECIOUS BETSY. Ciriracters by Messrs.
Wri;ht,,:3edford, Worrell; Miss Harding, and Mrs. F. Matthews.
To conclu le with TOM NODDY'S SECRET.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty,
Enormous Attraction for Passion Week.
• New Grand Spectacle.
Mr. FATTY has much pleasure in announcing to the Public that
he has engaged that extraordinary artist YOUNG HERNANDEZ.
the Wonder of the World, who will have the honour of appearing
rout Nights during Passion Week, viz. :

. TIPS EV&NING
♦nd TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY,
When the Entertainments Is ill commence at Seven o'clock, and com-
prise Equestrian and Gymnastic erformaaces only.
In active preparaVon for Easter, a new grand romantic Spectacle
by Fitzball, with other novelties, due notice of which will be given.
Ladies and gentlemen taught the polite art of riding. Roma broke
for road or field, by Mr. R. Smith.

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Rtage Manager, Mr. W. West.

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