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in. (Cheers.) But cheering as were our prospects, we had still the
mortification of seeing the government occupied by a set of men
in whom we had not, and never had, any confidence ; but, who
abused that confidence which they did possess at one time in many
quarters. That confidence however was fast failing them, and in-
dications of that fact were developing themselves daily. His friend,
Mr. Patten. had treated them with a bon douche with regard to some
circumstances that had occurred in London, as to the manner in
which the health of her Majesty's ministers was received, and the
way in which those ministers themselves were received in en-
deavouring to obtain a hearing. He, (Mr. Crosse,) was happy to
be able to mention a little circumstance which occurred on that
same occasion, which he would give to the meeting as a sort of des-
sert. (Laughter.) And he flattered himself, however pleasing it
might have been to hear the statement of his friend Mr. Patten, he
believed, this would give them some satisfaction. The same report
stated that the Lord Mayor rose to propose the health of the most
distinguished man, he meant the Duke of Wellington. (Long and
continued cheering.) And the report added that " the toast was
received with deafening shouts of applause, followed by See the
Conquering Hero comes."' (Cheers.) But however gratifying this
circumstance might be to them, merely considering themselves as
political partisans, and as opponents to the present government,
still, when we consider that these men represented the government
of this important country, we Cannot but regret to see it reduced
to such a level, and to see them so degraded. We must not conceal
irom ourselves, that a government could not betray its weakness
without the country itself, more orless, participating in it. (Hear,
hear.) and as sincere lovers of our country, and attached to the
great monarchical principles in our constitution, it must be a source
of deep 'regret to know that the government should stand in the
extraordinary position in which it now does. We saw the extraor-
dinary spectacle of a set of men carrying on the government with-
out the support of any large body in the country, and without the
support of any large or respectable portion of the representatives of
the people. (Cheers.) If we look at the most extraordinary and
heterogenous materiels of which their supporters are composed ;
we see parties united for one especial purpose, but differing with
each other, and with the government itself, in a far greater degree
than the government differed from the conservatives. (Hear, hear.)
We see them supported by a very small remnant of the whig party
—we see them supported by radical members—by the section which
represented the republican interest—we see them supported by the
Roman Catholic members of Ireland, headed by an individual whose
name he would not insult the meeting by mentioning. (Cheers.)
We see them supported by small numerical majorities composed of
these discordant materials, united by no principle, but one deter-
mined enmity to the religious institutions of this country. That
was the only tie which bound them together. (Cheers.) The hon.
gentleman concluded by recommending the members of the associa-
tion to persevere in the good work, and they might rest assured
that success would ultimately crown their efforts. (Tremendous
cheering.)

Mr. Powys then gave the health of Peter Greenall, Esq. late candi-
date for the borough of Wigan, whom he considered, from the result of
the municipal contest in that town, was safe to be returned at another
election. (Cheers.)
Mr. GRE ENALL, in a brief speech thanked the company; and said,
that he was always ready to render what support he could to the Con-
servative cause.

" The Lord Lieutenant of the county "—"The High Sheriff of the
county "—" The Conservative Magistracy "—were the sneceeding toasts.
The last was briefly responded to by Wm. Hall; Esq.
" The health of Richard. Harrison, Esq. the late boroughreeve, and
the retiring constables," . having been drunk, and acknowledged, .Alr.
Wilson !proposed "The health of the Rev. Jas. Wright and the Pro-
testants of Ireland." The reverend gentlemtin having previously-
retired, the Chairman replied, highly eulogizing the character of his
reverend friend.

The CHAIRMAN next gave " The health of John Wilson Patten, Esq."
whom he characterized as a good Christian, a good father, and a good
neighbour, and said, that if Mr. Patten Lad been seven miles' distant, he
would have said seven times as much with respect to him. (Cheers.)
J. W. PATTEN, Esq. expressed the gratification which he felt at-the
compliment paid him, and the manner in which it had bee,n received,
and said that his chief ambition had been •to earn the ehannier of a
good neighbour. He could truly say, that if such had not been his
aim, he would have been one of the most ungrateful of men ; for the
acts of kindness which he had received from the town of Warrington
had been very many. (Applause.)
The CHAIRMAN proposed " The health of Mr. Henry Alderson and
his colleagues." (Cheers.)
Mr. ALDERSON returned thanks.
G. C. LEGH, Fsq. then gave "The health of the Vice-presidents,"
a toast which elicited much applause, and was briefly acknowledged by
Mr. Leftwich. That gentleman concluded by proposing " The health
of the Rev. Mr. M`Kenzie, of Wigan. (Applause.)
The Rev, Mr. M'KENZIE replied, in a short but animated address,
in which he said that, though himself a memb, r of the Church of Scot-
land, he sincerely rejoiced in the demonstrations which were made in
favour of our Protestant institutions in church and state. (Cheers.)
The Chairman, with the principal guests, now left the room, it being
about a quarter past eleven, and were shortly afterwards followed by
the greater portion of the company.

ECCLESIASTICAL AND UNIVERSITY
INTELLIGENCE. ,

(From the Oxford Herald.)
CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE.
An election will be held in the above college on Friday,
the 24th January, 1840, of two scholars, one for the county
of Southampton. and one for the county of Lancaster. Can-
didates must he under 19 years of age on the4ay of election ;
and they will be required to present in person to the president,
certificates of the marriage of their parents, and of their own
baptism, an affidavit of their parents, or some other compe-
tent person, stating the day and place of their birth, and tes-
timonials from their College or School ; together with Latin
Epistles, at eleven o'clock on Saturday, the 18th January.