The Sun.
London, England, 1821-08-07 00:00:00

" The Lord Mayor and the Corporation of Dublin."
The LORD MAYOR begged leave, on his own
behalf and on behalf of the Corporation, to re-
turn his most sincere thanks to the Noble Earl
and the company for the honour conveyed in the
present toast. This, he must say, was the proud-
est day of his life. Under any circumstances, it
would have been truly gratifying to him to see
around him such a company as he now beheld ;
but when he considered the glorious occasion that
had brought them together, he dared not trust
himself to give utterance to his feelings.—(Loud
applause.)—lt was, indeed, delightful to find that
the prejudices of ages were dissipated in an hour,
and that Irishmen, forgetting their unhappy dis-
sensions, met each other with the hand of good
fellowship, while their reconciliation was ratified
by patriotism and loyalty.—(Continued ap-
plause.)--He entreated to be believed sincere in
the efforts he had made to bring about this
glorious day—a day which he hoped would not
end at twelve o'clock, but last as long as there
were hearts in Ireland to appreciate social affec-
tion and unanimity—(Cheers.)—As for himself,
his religious opinions and political sentiments had
nothing whatever to do with the object for which
the company had assembled. He might differ in
some particulars from many of his countrymen;
but every man of every persuasion indulged but
one sentiment of delightful exultation, while
hailing the arrival of our gracious Monarch on the
shores of Ireland. His Lordship concluded with
again repeating his grateful thanks for the honour
done him, and sat down amidst the acclamations
of the company.
The health of the Earl of Fingal was the next
toast, and the Noble Earl expressed his acknow-
ledgments in brief and appropriate terms.
The LORD MAYOR then said, I have now to pro-
pose a toast which I am sure you will all drink in
the overflowing affection of the Irish heart ; it is the
health of him to whom we are all so deeply indebt-
ed—of him who brings us" glad tidings,"who comes
as the harbinger of peace, harmony, and mutual
love :

The health of Sir Benjamin Bloomfield, with three times
three.

The name produced an electric effect, it touch-
ed every heart ; reiterated cheers burst forth
through the room : the whole company stood up,
and, waving their handkerchiefs, confessed, in
the full tide of gratitude, how much an Irishman
may deserve of his country,and how willing Irish-
men are to reward him.

Sir B. BLOOMFIELD then rose, and with a pe-
culiar grace and dignity of manner, returned
thanks in the following words—" My Lord
Mayor, my Lord Fingal, and Gentlemen, were
this bumper filled in a quartglass it would, on the
present occasion, be much mm e grateful to my feel-
ings than the smaller measure. There are times
when no language can do justice to the emotions of
the heart ; it happens so with me at this moment. I
feel that I am an Irishman, and an Irishman I
wish always to be considered.—(Loud cheers.)
—Yet I am too sensibly aware that no service
which I have been able to render my country
could call for the distinguished tribute you have
paid me ; and I know that my welcome among
you is not as Sir Benjamin Bloomfield, but as the
servant of the King of Ireland.—(Shouts of
applause.)—The King of Ireland, my gracious So-
vereign might emphatically be termed, for no
sooner was the Crown placed on his brow, and
the sceptre in his hand, than lie projected the
visit, which now diffuses so much joy through the
land.—(Repeated cheers.)—Next to the honour
of serving that Sovereign, it shall through life be
my highest pride that I have been born and bred an
Irishman. Once more I thank you, in the sin-
cerity of my heart, for the proudest hour I
have ever experienced, and, before the week
closes, I hope to be the harbinger of the joyful
news that his Majesty has arrived on tile shores
of our country."—Tumults of applause continued
for some moments after the lit. lion. Baronet had
sat down. Upon the health of the City Members
being proposed, Mr. Shaw returned thanks, and
was followed by Mr. Ellis, who delivered him-
self in a manner that was highly applauded by
the company. his speech was of the most con-
ciliatory character, and distinguished for great
liberality of sentiment. Various other toasts being
given in the regular rotation,
The Loan IVIAYOR, on the part of Sir B.
Bloomfield, proposed the health of the Stewards.
Mr. O'CONNELL was now loudly called for,
"and he thus addressed the company, amidst ani-