The Sun.
London, England, 1850-03-22 00:00:00

THE EXHIBITION of WORKS of ANCIENT
and AIEDLEVAL ART and NPECIMENS of RECENT
lIItITISII MANUFACTURES, is NOW OPEN, at the House of
the Society of Arts, John-street, Adelptil, daily, between the hours
of Ten and Four.

Admission, Is. —Catalogue, Is.

•
After an ode, admirably performed,
The LORD NTAYOR proposed " The health of the
Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, and the rest of the
Royal family."
The toast was drunk with all the honours.
His Royal Highnei•s Prince ALBERT then rose and
said,—Gentlemen, it is my pleasing duty to propose to
you "The health of our noble boat, the. Lord Mayor,
and prosperity to the city of London"—(Cheers)—let me
add, " the commercial metropolis of the world."
The LORD MAYOR returned thanks, and then proposed
" The health of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the
clergy."
The Archbishop of CANTERBURY. who was very
warmly welcomed, satik—My Lord Mayor. I have to
thank you for the great 'honour you have conferred both
upon me and the body to which I belong. lam grati-
fied to have the opportunity of thanking you for t 03
honour you have done me in supposing that I should be
happy in taking a share in the great object which •
ii uprerrnost in our minds to-day.—(Hta,, hear.)
You might, my Lord, have supposed that the minis-
ters ef religion were comparntively indifferent to
such an ()Wet, which is in a great degree of a secular
character; but you have
,jagged rightly in remem-
bering that whilst we are ministers of religion we are
at the same time citizens, and we do not ceire, to be pa-
triots—(Cheers)—and as citizens and as patriots we
must tike a lively interest in whatever tends to prem.:to
the national prosperity and to aggrandize our country .
—(Hear, hear.) I trust that the undertaking now pro-
posed will be as successful in its result as it has been
grand in its conception.7—(Cheers.) There will be still
more occasion flir rejoicing, my Lord, if the aspirations
of his Royal Highness shall Iri answered, as I trust they
will, and if that which has for its object the national
prosperity and credit shall also improve the social rela-
tions and add to the andeable intercourse of the different
nations of Europe with our Own.—(Hear, hear.) We
shall rejoice in this be4zuse it will carry into effect that
glorious characteristic ef our holy religion—goodwill
amongst men.—(Hear, hear.)
The LORD Maroa then gave " The Army and Navy;
and

must always be most disastrous to the peaceful develop.
-meet of: their industrial resources` and commerce, and
of those arts which tend to humanise and improve man-
kiod.—(Cheers.) I know that there are some who look
with a jealous eye upon the probable competition of fO,
zeigners, and who apprehend that the British manufac-
turer
and tradesman will suffer from their intervention.
I entertain no such fears ; for I must remind his
Excellency the Fi each Ambassador, who addressed you
lately, that largely as we throw open our doors, 3st eras
Cutictehlleoarpopfrtoahing occasion that wakeful dragon the
cf thiclaws—(Lau-because,
g because, although productions
htehre)q.a:r will not shoat he the terror
ill be elf:flitted to competition, they welt not be ad-
mitted to general consumption except upon satisfying the
rigorous demands of that unsleeping dragon.—(Renewed
laughter.) I know that apprehensions have been enter.
dined upon this subject, and I certaiuly beve been sur-
prised, within these sew hours, to hear expreseions used
in a place th which I will not further' allude, by a Noble
and Learned but somewhat volatile Preece: ot niine—(A
lsugh)=-:who ironically congratulated ii;es citizens of
Loudon in reference, to this matter. I look upon it in
no such light. No doubt there are brensebei of industry
in which the foreign competitors wia surpass us; for
ins; &:nee, in departments of taste in design, and grace and
elrgsnce of ornament; but for teas which combines
eractical use with finished elegance, and adeptatioe of
means to the accomplisbnient of their end, I believe was
need shrink from competition with no nation on the
,art,.. Even where we find ourselves surpassed by others,
still, having befsire our eyes the specimens of their ex-
cellences, let me ray that the English artizacs will net
be slow to apprehend, to imitate, and in a very short
time to excred them,—(Hear, Lear.) Before Isle dean
I may ba permitted to say ore word to those repre-
Sear:Mitten of the industry of the country who are by
the hospittlity e.f the Lord Mayor gathered round
this bard, Laming an assemblage such as England
has never before beheld.—(Cheers.) It wet a worthy
and a noble thought, worthy of the chief megisirste
of the commercial metropolis of the world, to collect
around him the municipal representatives of the
industry of the cities and towns of this country.—
(Cheers.) It was a worthy thought thus to connect the
heart of this great country with the uttermost extremity
f the body politic.—(Great applause.) Gentlemen.
the suocessof this great enterprise rests with the country
large. It is thrown on you to say whether or not it
shall be crowned with success.—(Loud chesre)
Lord. PALMERSTON proposed " The Health of tan
Lady Mayoress," and
The LORD MAYoR returned thanks.
The Loan Maros proposed "The health of Sir R.
Peel:" •
Sir R. PEEL, who weer received with enthusiastic cheers
several times renewed, said—My Lord Mayor and Gen-
tlemen. I ton very sensible of the compliment weich Las
been paid by the Lard Mayor in connecting nly name
with the House of Commons, and in thus devolving on me
the duty of returning thanks for the tcast which he Las
just given. I know indeed no other claim which I can
prefer for that distinction, excepting, perhaps, that I
have for a greater number of years than any other Mem-
ber of Parliament present occupied a seat its tne Rouse
of Commons, with the exemption, indeed, of my Noble
Friend on the right hand, the Secretary or State for
Foreign Affairs, to whom has been already assigned a
more congenial and agreeable duty—(Laughter and
cheers)—which he has terformed with so much alacrity
and spirit—(bear)—in proposing the health of the Lady
Mayoress.—(Cheers.) Gentlemen, I speak in the pre-
sence of many very distinguished Members of the House
of Commons—of men belonging to various political com-
binations, and entet mining different opinions on many
questions cheply affestitig the public welfare ; but I cart
leisure you that, though on other points we may differ,
we are unanimous in the desire to deserve and pas-ens
the confidence of the assembly I am addressing.—.
(Cheers.) We are unanimous al-o in the desire to wit.
ness the success of teat treat unleiteking, the interests
of which we are met this day to promote.—(Renewed
cheers.) Gi ntlenarn, we, I mean not only the original
premoters of this undertaking, but I incluiteyou who
ere here present on this occasion, arid who, I eensider.
are giving by your presence a pledge that you will to
your utmost promote its success—alear, hear).—xe,
sal
y, including all, ask from the House of Commons flo-
ating but a general assurance if its *empathy seed goosl-
wile—(Hear, hear.) We. do not solicit nri3-iogielerive
intervention for the purpose of giving to us extraordinary
resources. We do not ask or expect any vete of plebe°
money ; but, then, gentlemen, if we are content to forego
those advantages, we should well consider the, responsi-
bility we Lave undertaken.—(,Hear, hear.) We are
mskieg an engagement in the face of the world—en en-
gagemeenwhich corem;t4 the credit and character of this
gie:t country—an engaeement which by the individual
energies of English:nee should effect that which has been
only effected in other countries by the sanction of Go-
vernments and the aid of public resources.— (Hear, hear.)
Gentlemen, I have no fear of failure.—(Loud applause.)
I am confident that we shall sucseed.—(Cheers.)
In spite of the cavils of some, and the interested fears
of ethers that their score:ft may he known, I feel
perfectly confident, aftsr the eugazement we have thus
contracted in the fete of the world, committing the
honour and the faith of England, that such is the spirit
of Englishmen that this greet undertaking will not be
permitted to fail.—(Loud cheers.) Gentlemen, it is a
uotele undertaking notwithstanding the cavils that may
he made and the apprehensions that may be entertained;
it is a noble undertaking to bring together upon one cen-
tral spot and to exhibit to the view of the world the
natural productions which an all-wise and beneficent
Creator has distributed through various climes and in
various regions f,r the purpose of stimulating the bige
nutty and eArcising the mental faculties of men; and ,
through the exertions of their faculties, enabling Hitt
creatures to provide for the physic:d comfort, the intel-
lectual improvement, and the social happiness of man-
kind.—(Cheers.) It is a noble object to test by experi-
eace to what extent the ingenuity and dill' of various
nations have corresponded with the purposes of the
Creator, and have so improved the nature] advantages
which each country may possess within its own limits as,
through commercial intercourse, to supply the wants
and add to the happiness of mankind.—(Cheers.) In
other countries and other climes there,have been splendid
spectacles for the gratification of the people. There still
remain the ruins of ancient edifices, almost uninjured by
time, in which, for the gratification of. the people,
there were chows and costly spectacles, when, on 'a
Roman holiday, there were hecatombs of wild beasts
slaughtered, and sanguinary contests of men sissies%
men. We propose to gratify the people by a very dif-
ferent spectacle.---(Loud cheers.) We propose to teach
them gratitude to their Almighty Creator by the exhibi-
tion of the wonderful contrivances of nature for the hap-
piness of mankind--to di aw closer the bonds of general
amity tend friendly intercourse by honourable rivalry in
Ingenuity and skill.—(Cheers.) We Englishmen do not
anticipate that competition with any presumptuous con•
Edence in our superiority—we desire to impart the
knowledge we possess, and to gain in return the know-
ledge which otters have, and by the intercommunication
of knowledge to improve our mutual relations, tied to in-
crease our respective means of adding to the cosnfott
and happiress of our fellow-creatures,.—(Loud cheers )
Gentlemen, lot me, like my Noble Friend, say a word to
those who are met together under this hospitable roof,
and who reprete at the corporate bodies of this great em-
pire, possessing the confidence of their fellow-citizens
and holding their edifices by the Same tenure as that by
which we, the Members of the Rouse of Commons,
occupy our position—namely, by the free voice of the
people. Let me entreat you not to be satiefied merely
with attendance at the Mansiou-house this night.
—(Hears hear.) Let me inform you that you
will have an opportunity to-morrow moruing of con-
ferring with the executive committee at the Palace at
Westminster, and the Commissioners will be ready to
give you any information you may requite. Gentle-
men, I do hope that, possessed of the infermatien we
shah be willing to afford yen!, you will return to your
respective district, r. mom baring the erg-re-setient you
have contracted by your presence here tiiis.day, and
firmly resolving that this noble undertaking, which has
the favour and good wishes of your grsciou Sovereign—
which has been originated, and is now directed and
cherished by that Prince, not more illustrious by his
rank and station than by his virtaus and acquirements—
((ireat cheering)—resolving that this noble undertaking,
to which the character and the honour of England are
now committed—(Cheers)—shall not fall--(chcoro_
but that it shall be borne triumphant over every obstacle
by the energy and determination of the British people.--
(Great cheering.)
The LORD MAYOR again rose and said—May it please
your Royal Highness, my Lords, and Gentlemen,—l
am honoured this evening by being surrounded by most
of the chief magistrates for the cities. towns, and
boroughs of the United Kingdom. In proposing
their health, I do to with a firm belief that they
have, in common with the inhabitants of the me-
tropolis, a sincere wish to, promote the grand
design of his Royal Highness in the exhibition cf
the works of art of all nations. •The.f will, lam
con-
fident, stimulate their fellow-toinistnen to manuracture '
and produce the beat works of set for this exhibition, •
and thereby show to the whole world that " Englishmen
have intelligence, skill, and industry to compete with all
nations without fear or jealousy, and by• so doing will
andthis hisappppiyneslasnedo.thleitrhtletr-•
insure peace,
throughoutoor
ohTs,he healths of the Chief Maps' trittes of
and towns of the Milted Kingdom,"
Te toi h
LORD MAYOR of YORK then rose and said—My
g
Lord Mayor, Lords, and Gentlemen,_-I feel it a distin-
tbbe„_
it epar,obp:rsoe u g
guished honour to be called upon ia return thanks for
the toast which has been proposed. I might lute the
somewhat hackneyed phrase of wishing the task had
fallen into abler hads; but the splendid entertainment
we have partaken of, the noble views promulgated by
his Royal Highness, might well inspirit me to fulfil the
intimation made to me on entering this room, that I
should fulfilf
the c this dut
y. As regards the municipal -
stitutions otry. thein
pare
of history CS3not
show so bright a record as that of the belted earls and
mitred prelates of former days. The cradle of our in-
fant liberties was rocked in the walls of our corporate
towns, and the steel cap and leathern doublet of the hard/
burgher of the north were as fre qet ntly seen on the bat-
tle-field in defence cf our rights and i,
non end the lance of mounted chiv benies -merle pen-
the
the
e municipal staple manufactures
institutions.
Icno
laterentin
alry.
dawe At thatiured period
the wishes and voice of the country, and give to 'the
humblest individuals share and interest in thelocalaffairs
and welfare of his country. We thus, in the city Trc-
ry
ysre tleuyrembody
present, can boast of no extensive trade or manufacture,
but we shall beet fulfil the wish of our noble president,
and the purposes of this noble banquet, by endeavouring,
t alti in his can rtepective neighbourhood, to proinul-
ga'e the beneficent views of his Royal Highness, and
exciting amongst the many an interest in their success.
The LORD MAYOR of DUBLIN (Mr. Reynolds, M.P.)
said—My Lord Mayor, my Lords and Gentlemen--
Permit me to assure you tear I speak with perfect sin-
cerity when I Say that I am profoundly thankful for the
compliment Which you bare Taid me in coupling my
name with the chief ntagletretes of the United K.ingdoto,