The Sun.
London, England, 1821-06-04 00:00:00

13inTif-DAY.

Commemoration of the Bitth-day of the late Right Hon: Wirt.
Pitt, by the Northumberland and NeWcairtie-upon-Tyne Pitt
Club, at Neweetkie, Monday, May 28, 18?.1. •
Theammal celebraeir of the Birth of this Illustrious StaieS--
man took place as neva at the As'4eiribly.:Rooms, by a grand
dinner, Thomas Gibson, •Esq.' the President of the year in. the
Chair; onhis right. hand the Right Worsiripfaii'eo. Forster,
Esq., Mayor of tins and on his left CoL Sir HUgh
Gough, K.C.B. of the 22nd foot : R. W. Brandling, Esq., and
W. Loraine, Esq., Vice-Presidents. The company-at table
was upwards of 60 ; and medals 80 rosettes were worn as
usual. The excellent band of the 22nd regiment entertained
the party with appropriate music between the several toasts;
professional singers enlivened the entertainment with glees ;
andthe zest was much increased by some excellent songs and
duets,. tastefully sung by amateurs at the table: After the
Grace of " Non Nobis Domine" had been lung* the
President rose and proposed the first toast—" Health
and Prosperity to his Majesty King George the 4th."aa
With four times four.—( Drank with enthusiasm.)—Music
--" God save the King. " Prosperity and Happiness .to 'the
rest of the Royal. Family."--3 times 3. " The House of
Brunswick, and may they never forget the PrincipleS which
iieated their Family on the Throne of these Realms." " Bruns-
wick March." " The Memory of our late revered Monarch,
the early Patron.of Mr. Pitt, and his steady supporter through
Life." • (Drank in solemn silence, standing.) Music —" Dead
March in Saul. " The Duke of York and the Army."--3 times
3. " Duke of York's March. " The Duke of Clarence, and
the Navy."—,3 times 3. Rule Britannia. •
'The chairman then rose, and prefaced the most interesting
toast! of the day with a short speech to the following effect :
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what we have met this day to commemorate, I cannot help
verting to the luminous, eloquent, scientific, and most masterly
speech, delivered from this chair, this day twelve months—a
speech which will ever redound to the credit of -my learned,
honourable, and worthy friend, who has done rue the honour -to
be one of my Vice-Preside-id on the present occasion. That
speech must have made such an impression on the mind of every
Gentleman who heard it, (and to those who did not, I have _thee
Satisfaction to Say, it has just now been laid before them in
print), as to render it quite unnecessary. that I should further
• trespass on your time.. than merely to observe,. that the merits
and virtues of the Right Hon. Wm. Pitt speak for themselves
—they do speak, and will speak in the annals of this country to
all posterity. and for ages yet to come, record him as the.most
illustriousminister aria statesman England was ever blessed with.
Ilis tried integrity, his enthusiastic patriotism, his unexampled
and pure disinterestedness, proof against all the approaches of po-
verty; his all commanding talents and most admirable eloqttence,
that, when a mere youth, a tyro, encountered, and with success*,
the sophisms of that phalanx of veteran politicians, North, Fox,
Burke and Sheridan ! His great and extraordinary qualities, in
short,•form such an inexhaustible dime for panegyric, that
even his own eloquence, (were it possible it could have .heen•so
employed,) could not have done them justice. I leave them,
therefore, emblazoned on the-memories, indelibly engraven on
the hearts of every honourable- Gentleman who hears me, of
every true and genuine patriot. In that sacred repository they
will find their truest and just eulogium. It, pursuance of the
measures and principles of Pitt, the tyrant of the world was laid
low—(perhaps it would have been a better example to mankind,
if he had been rather a little elevated)—(Laughter)—the
liber-
ties of Europe were completely re-established, and this country
raised to the highest pinnacle of civil and military glory ! Such
being the success of these measures, I propose that the " im-
mortal Memory of the Right Hon. Win. Pitt," be drank' with
abundant Cheers.—(Great applause.)
" The Earl of Liverpool, the MarqueSs of Londonderry, and
the rest of his Majesty's Ministers, and Thanks to them for
their. Perseverance in the principles of Mr. Pitt."-3 times 3.
" Field 'Marshal the Duke of Vi• ellingtcn, the greatest Captain
of his Age, may his Happiness and that of his gallant Army,
in Peace, lie equal to their Renown in War."-3 times 3.
" See the Conquering Hero comes." I LieutaCol. Sir H.
Gough, a.s having had the honour of serving under that gallant
commander, begged leave to return thanks: and expressed his
conviction that he spoke only the grateful sentiment of the
whole country in expressing his admiration of his Grace. •
" The Prerogatives of the Crown, and the Rights of the Peo-
ple; may we respect the one and assert the other :" as, added
the Chairman, was done by Mr. Pitt, when he maintained the
Right of the King to chase his own Ministers; and defended
the Privileges of the People on the Regency Question.-3 times
3. " The Constitution, which we are sensible is the best of all
others, being the 'Essence of the Wisdom of our Ancestors for
ages." " The National Garland ; the Rose, the Thistle, the
Shamrock, and the • beck ; may it entwine round the British
Oak, and defy every Storm." Glee—' When Arthur first'
" The health of the Opposition, and long may they retain
their present situation - for the benefit of their country."._
(Laughter and great applause.)—" The third Dragoon Guards,.
and thanks to them for their past services"—three times three.
Lieut.-Colonel Holmes returned thanks. "The Coal 'Trade,
and success to every loyal and industrious Purr-man." Keel- I
Row.' " General Finch and the 22d Regiment, and thanks to I
them for their glorious Services on the.Contment and elsewhere."
—3 times 3. March of the Regiment.' Lieut.-Col. Sir H. Gough ,
returned thanks, and took the opportunity of expressing the
gratitude of the regiment for the hospitality they.have expe-
rienced during their residence of more than twelve months in
this town. He then pronounced a warm eulogiumon Mr. Pitt ;
and concluded by proposing " The Health of the President,"
with 3 times 3 and great applause. The .President returned
thanks in a neat 'speech„ which elicited much laughter and ap-
plause.
The next toast was " The Duke of Wellington and the Ord-
nance ;" 3 times 3. General Terrott returned thanks. " Sir
John Ilyng and the Northern Staff, not forgetting Sir A. Bar-
nard and Major &les." Major Eeles returned thanks, and pro-
posed " Prosperity and Happiness to all the Inhabitants of the
Northern District." " The Mayor and' Corporation of New-
castle." Tuae, Mr. Mayor.
The Mayor returned thanks, and gave . " The Health of the
Stewards, and thanks to them for the handsome manner in
which they have catered for our entertainment this day." Sir
Charles 'Loraine returned thanks for himself and his brother
Stewards. ." The real and true Radical Reformers of Great
Britain, those who succeed in reforming themselves." " May
the Foes of Anarchy, and the Friends of Freedom ever flourish."
Duets—All's Well. " The Duke of . Northumberland, Lord
Lieutenant of the County, . and Thanks to him for the noble
Example he has shown in the present time of Agricultural Pis-
tress."—Three times three—(and great applause.)—"Lieut.
Colonel Brandling, and the Northumberland. Newcastle Volun-
teer Cavalry."—Three times three.—(Vast applause.)—" Major
Sir C. Loraine returned thanks.

Mr: Pearson proposed " The ' Healths ..of the Vice-Presi.,
dents." Great applause. Mr. R. W. Brandling returned
thanks, and said, nothing could give him greater pleasure than
to aid in the propagation of principles, which, he believed,' had
been the salvation of this country. Mr. W. Loraine also re-
turned thanks; and then took a review of dee eminent services
of the volunteers, when anarchy threatened us from - France,.
arid disorder had been introduced. even into the fleet. Ile pro-
posed '4 the Health of Major Gibson, and the Volunteers of
1795."-3 times 3. Major Gibson returned thanks, and trust-
ed that the spirit which then arose' would be continued by the
present volunteer corps. s •
The next toast was • " The Coquetdale Rangers, and 'Major
Atkinson's Health." -Major A. returned thanks. " Mrs. W.
Brandling • and may the Ladies of Great Britain continue to
excel all the World in Beauty and Virtue." Mr. W. Brandling
returned thanks. " Lord Vane Stewart, a MeMber of the Club,
eminency distinguishedloth in the Field and the Cabinet."-
3 times 3. Tune—' Paddy Carey.' The President said, the
next toast required no •ifitroduction. He would merely name
"'Charles John Brandling, Esq." • Drank with 9 times 9, and
enthusiastic applause. Mr. W. Brandling returned thanks on
behalf of his brother. " The Constitutional Society for oppos-
ing the Progress of disloyal and seditious Principles." " Our
illustrious Townsmen, Lord Eldon and Sir William Seott."— •
3 times 3.- Mr. Henry Foster returned thanks, and said, that
he felt warranted in asauring the company, that nothing gave
greater satisfaction to his Right. Hon. relatives than the good
opinion of their fellow townsmen. " The Memory of Lord
Collingwood _drank in silence, standing. Tune.a-Hearts of
Oak. 'By Major Eelcs, " The Vicar of Newcastle, Chaplain
of the Club."--Three times three. " The Members for New.
castle."—Three times three. " The Independence of Parlia-
ment ; may it never yieid to the PoWer of the Crown, nor
the Influence of Faction."—Three times three. Catch—Mr.
Speaker tho' tis late. " The• Pitt Club of London, and the other
Clubs assembled this Day throughout the United Kingdom."
Glee-4-4 Good Subjects.' " The Members for Northumberland"
—3 times 3. " The Visitors who have this- day honoured the
Club•with their company"_4 times 3—Returned by the Visi-
tors standing, and 'cheering. " The Liberty of the Press,with-
out its Licentiousness." • /44 The Pilot who weathered the
Storm," &c. &c. &c.
Many other toasts followed, and the conviviality was kept up
till considerably after midnight, with the utmost spirit and har-
inony. Towards the close, the President took occasion to beg the
indulgence of the company for a short observation which he felt
inclinable to make, arising from a late conversation lie had had.
He said, " His Majesty's spirit., firmness, and perseverance,
in continuing the very just and necessary war in which he found
himself engaged when he came into • power, end which ter-
minated so very gloriously for his country, contrary to the
dolorous prognostics of certain false prophets ; his magnanimity
in giving up former' predilections when • he thought it for
the benefit of his Empire, and his wisdom and discernment in
retaining the faithful Ministers of his august Father,- notwith-
standing former prejudices; entitled his Majesty to the grate-

iul
hemage or every true lover of his country ; and why
we consider the sentiments delivered by his Majesty to a
Noble.. Earl of a neighbouring county not long ago,-7`..
Lord, , you have dcine your duty, and I have done mine.l—
flattered himself lie should have the Cordial acquiescence of
the company in the truth of the latter part of the sentence, and
thathia Majesty has SO einniiletely done IA duty to his country;
in every respect, as to merit the glorious appellation and higl.iew4
of titles—that .of " a truly P - ATRlOT,Knip—and may he long.
reign over a free, happy, united, and loyal people !".—tGrtat
appliulse.) " ' . ' •