The Sun.
London, England, 1828-09-15 00:00:00

bINNEII, TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

CHARLES GRANT.

(From the Inverness Journal of Wednesday.)
the A Public Dinner was given here yesterday (Tuesday) in
Cabolonia* Hotel, to the Right Hon. Charles Grant,
.14. as a mark of respect for his public and private cha-
t:he ttter. The room was filled to overflowing, fur although
entertainment originated with some gentlemen of the
and its immediate vicinity, no sooner was their in-
and kation made pnblle, than a numerous body of freeholders
heritors came forward, anxious to testify their appro-
Tttion of the conduct of Mr. Grant. Many of these gen-
L
,t;eltnen travelled fcom thirty to fifty miles to be present at
e dinner ; and altogether we may say that perhaps the
News and virtues of scarce any other public man con draw around him in a provincial town a more respectable
!'t enthusiastic band of friends and admirers. The follow-
gentlemen " officiated" on the occasion

PROVOST OP INVERNESS, CHAIRMAN.
coeltoUPlEßs,—.W F. Tytler, Esq. Convener of the
thitYl and J. M. Grant, Esq. of Glemnorriston.
Stswartns.—John Stewart, Esq. of lielladrum, M.P. ;
of Ross Mackenzie, Esq. of Kilcoy, Convener of the County
; W'rater, Esq. of Culbockie ; James Robertson,
httl. of Aultnaskiach ; John ROss, Esq. Banker, and John
°,l46°n, Esq. Accountant.
sf4inatiroeargnsest
,thoSe present were the Magistrates and Clergy
; James Macpherson, Esq. of Belleville ;
Fri'J'o)es Fraser, Esq. of Redcastle ; Colonel Mackintosh of
J. E. Fraser, Esq. 9f Gorthleg ; Colonel Craigie,
India Company's Service ; J. B. Fraser, Esq. 3 ounger,
ttßelic; Major Warrand, 6th Dragoons; Simon Fraser,
6'l. of Foyers; W. Mackintosh, Esq. of Millbank ; Pat.
s E*q. of Lakefield ; James Fraser, Esq. of Atichna-
Grn; Ilugh Fraser, Esq. of Eskadale ; Thomas Fraser,
ent f Strut' ; Arthur Robertson, Esq. of Inches ; Mr.
et, Younger of Corryinony ; Joh n Fraser, Esq.
London; W. Falconer, Esq. of Lentran ; Mr.
6L'aoLion of Skye ; Captain W. Shaw ; Captain G. Shaw ;
ekbleftrirl,on,
EsgMackintosh,.w S
. E.
; s W
Esq. of Dalmigavie, .S. ; John
Mr. Gilzean of Bonaughton ;
4, "
o 1), htll ' tain Chisholm, Madras Artillery ; Rev. D. Fraser of
' Patrick Grant, Eaq. fit'. S. ; Mr. S. F. Camp.
f London; Mr. J. M.Pherson of Canada, &c. &c.
'here "ix o'clock the company proceeded to the great room,
,;"'re a splendid dinner was served tip with Mr. Wilson's
Allthal tote. and elegance. The band of the Inverness-shire
thtia Played at intervals in an adjoining room. After
0° cloth was withdrawn, the usual loyal toasts were given
.rna the Chair with all the honours :
It 4/4 King—The Duke of Clarence, and the rest of the
%al Family—The Navy—The Army.
The Cuatumnx then craved a bumper to the health of
br'"er diatinguished guest, the Right Hon. Charles Grant.—
ud cheers.)—lt would be superfluous for him to attempt
'ltate the high claims that excellent character had to their
Ntniration and respect. It would require one of his own
ht4lents to do justice to the task. But fortunately, it was
ji?t necessary for him to attempt to find words to express
tr:s feelings, for if any other proof was necessary of the
eitiita of Mr. Grant, and the estimation in which he was
Zin this district, ample proof would be found in the
wded and respectable assembly before him. As any
ti(,,further which he could say, would be but a consump-
on- Or the time of the company, he would beg to propose
t.,4,1 life and happiness to their excellent and highly-
guest, the Right Hon. Charles Grant —(Cheers.)
I Air. GRANT rose to return thanks. Often as he had
called upon to address public assemblies, he never felt
?more deeply his inability to do justice to his feelings than
In the pretent occasion. The honour of being invited as
Ltthe guest of so large and respectable a coMpany of his con-
Ituents and friends, was one of which he had reason to
l'Ar°nd, and the terms in which that invitation was con-
eYe" to him enhanced the value of the distinction. He
pthanked them from his heart, and hoped the company
oold do justice to those feelings which he could not ex-
Pre" 'e". Under any circumstances, even from strangers,
a mark of approbation could not but be desirable—
"'With what feelings, then," said Mr. Grant, "must I
receive it at your hands, with whom I have been so long and
elo,tek
y connected ? Though born in another and distant
t" i
ti°n, I have always looked upon Scotland iismy,—nattiNh'ee
- ntrY, and the earliest recollections of my infancy--the
holiest
'ery, sounds to which my cradle was rocked—the
14'd dearest associations of my youth are inseparablycon-
4ettd with the Highlands. Gentlemen, you are pleased
happrove of the principles which have guided my public
41.--(Cheers. )—Whatever be my lot, I shall abide
is 'tose principles. Stamped with your approbation, which
me an ample recompenceapp
for the past, a
bong incentive for the future—l shall pursue the same
irae of public conduct; and, if health be spared me, it
'44 be my effort that my humble services may neither be
(44
k'less to my country nor discreditable to y ou, my kind
honourable friends."
Toast from the Chair, " Nis Majesty's Government."
The Lord Lientenant of the County,
The Sheriff and Convener of the County.
Rheriff TYTLER returned. thanks. He hoped the com-
i,ltr would not accuse him of any affected modesty, when
r" said, that he trusted they would find a better theme
their approbation than his feeble services. He would
to give a toast. He was not a disciple of the modern
r;l';°°l of Political Economy, though its doctrines had re-
t: ei the sanction and impress of the " Edinburgh Re-
r***. He was, however, a friend to the principles of
t,tte Trade.—(Cheeriag.)—There, theoretical reasoning
44 based upon fact and experience, sad was suited to the
spin
of the times. It was not a rash innovation in our
kttn.inercial laws and relations that was either sought or
„4",,,Pte,t, brit a gradual correction of old errors. He
beg therefore to give " Mr. Grant, and Freedom of
• -Age'' This toast was received with deafening shouts of
'PPlause.
Mt. GRANT returned thanks, and in a long and brilliant
:t'4leh defended, or rather expounded,' the principles of free
~41e• He expressed his satisfaction at having his name
Cited
glZwith the question of free trade, of which it was un-
ratY to avow himself a strenuout supporter. He would
Y take to himself the late improvements in our coin-
)),t ',III system, if he could in justice do so. But he could
,:4forget that there was another name much more appro-
tely connected with that subject,—he meant one they
,5414 anticipate—te name of Mr. Huskisson. To the
).„.':talents, capacity, and application of Mr. HUS-
/u) the whole glory of the recent improvements
tt,l!t ascribed,—and he had already paid the tax
the all great men rendering great services must pay—
at t tax of caltunny and slander. Mr. Grant then refuted
th.tlotne length the charges of rashness, and theoretical
fte'rations, and innovations of the Constitution, so
tolaently made against the late improvements on the
,Ztriercial system. These improvements were loudly
4:4'11 for by the country, and were the result of long and
rate investigation, and of the soundest practical
True practical wisdom consists in the just discriraina-
fiOtt between that part of a system which is essential and
It never to be relinquished, and that which being
w(lental, or depending merely on expediency, may admit
sagartge according to the variations of times and circurri-
Oea. These principles were recognised by Mr. Pitt in
i,'ll treaty of 1787—they were adopted by Mr. Canning,
tt,tihreathed a new life into the Government of his coon-
Iftlet4nd they had been successfully followed up by Mr.
15.), lesson. Mr. Huskisson applied to this task the whole
!il°lrs of his great mind, and the constant application of
qualities which form what is usually denominated
ynon wanes. He corrected what was wrong in theory,
h,L4istinguished between principle and expedienc--ex-
t;ZeY, the radiance that plays around the shriney, and
llst7Ple, the fire that burns within the altar.__ Cheers.)
to ~in truth, the alterations of our commercial system are
tll%i ascribed not so much to this or that individnal, as to
N rreaislible course of events. Look at the world fifty
't4t., ago, and what do you see ? Europe composed of
nohh"Prerne and independent. America, from the
dep ern to the southern pole, colonial, subordinate, and
in 444 dent. North America in trammels ; South America
do Yo le'. Look at the world 50 years afterwards, and what
Ana at. 'et? Europe still sovereign and independent. But
disco sovereign and independent also. North America
fterkttitlngled from her toils ; South America emancipated
Inertial" fetter,, and rushing in the vigour of youth into coin-
the ~,,L,'uterprize. While these changes were going on in
tf• could England stand still? Amidst the revolution
to t,id jires, and the growth of new powers and interests,
thintBll', commercial relations continue the same ? The
rtizig of the scenes must have shaken her old ma-
-I.lce,reyo.litooluidtiedeees......(Cheers.)—The Right Hon. Gentle-
by repeating, that the mighty changes
1001 n Save taken place in Europs, could not fail to cause
kiteirra7 thing change in the mercantile policy of all cum-
ks •
nations,natin and more especially of the greatest corn-
rekil in existence.
Duke of Gordon,—a Nobleman whose name is
rtnted with all the best interests of the county
"—b
"raton, was drank with great applanse. y, y
;Commissioners of Highland Roads and Bridges,"—by
,Chairman.
ii.n.,lnnairsioners of the Caledonian Can
al,"—from the
SI ,
in very feeling terms proposes " the
kiat4; evrawr,
Y!3l. Mr. Conning," to whose brief buesplendid
tliTir.! !Tat
ißritain in some measure owes her high ea-
u!! t,1,01 sea e of Empires.—(lnimense cheering.)
114,4' • keRANx rose and said, that if he Mig.ht presume to
ill immediate connection with this distinguished man