The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-06-25 00:00:00

PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT.

The Queen went in state on Tuesday to the House of
Lords to prorogue the parliament. The state procession
being formed, left Buckingham Palace in the following order :
A carriage, drawn by six bays, conveying three of the gen-
tlemen ushers in waiting, and the exon in waiting, Sir Samuel
Hancock.

A carriage, drawn by six bays, conveying the pages of
honour in waiting, Masters Wilson and Stuart Wortley, the
silver stick in waiting, and the groom of the robes, Captain

A carriage, drawn by six bays, conveying the page of ho-
nour in waiting, Master Byng, the equerry to Prince Albert ;
Major-Gen. Sir Edward Bowater, the equerry to the Queen ;
Colonel Wemyss, the groom in waiting ; Vice Admiral Sir
Robert Otway, and the comptroller of the household, the
Right Hon. George Stevens Byng.
A carriage, drawn by six hays, conveying the gentleman
in waiting on Prince. Albert, Lord George Lennox ; the trea-
surer of the household, the Earl of Surrey ; the master of the
buck hounds, Lord Kinnaird ; and the captain of the yeoman
guard, the Earl of Ilchester.

A carriage, drawn by six black horses, conveying the lady
in waiting, the Countess of Sandwich ; the lord steward, the
Earl of Erroll, K.T. ; the lord in waiting, Lord Byron ; and
the gold stick in waiting, Viscount Combermere, G.C.B.

The Queen's marsharmren, two and two ; the Queen's foot-
men, in state liveries, two and two ; a party of the yeomen
guard ; the state coach, drawn by eight cream-coloured
horses, conveying her Majesty the Queen, his Royal High-
ness Prince Albert, the mistress of the robes, the Duchess
of Sutherland ; and the master of the horse, the Earl of Al-
bemarle, G.C.H.
The Queen's appearance in her state carriage from the
marble entrance was not marked by any demonstrations be-
yond what are customary on similar occasions. Her Majesty
was extremely pale, as also was her royal consort, Prince
Albert, who sat on her left hand. There were the usual de-
monstrations at intervals, till the cortege came opposite the
Duke of York's column, where it increased a little, and from
this spot to the Horse Guards there appeared several knots
of persons, who most vehemently applauded her Majesty.
Her Majesty reached the House of Lords about two
o'clock, when she delivered the following speech :
" My Lords and Gentlemen,

" On a full consideration of the present state of public
affairs, I have come to the determination of proroguing this
parliament, with a view to its immediate dissolution.
" The paramount importance of the trade and industry of
the country, and my anxiety that the exigencies of the public
service be provided for in the manner least burdensome to
the community, have induced me to resort to the means,
which the constitution has intrusted to me, of ascertaining
the sense of my people upon matters which so deeply con-
cern their welfare.

" I entertain the hope that the progress of public business
may be facilitated, and that divisions injurious to the cause
of steady policy and useful legislation may be removed by
the authority of a new parliament, which I shall direct to
be summoned without delay."
" Gentlemen of the House of Commons,

" I thank you for the readiness with which you have voted
the sums necessary for the civil and military establish-
ments."

" My Lords and Gentlemen,

" In the exercise of my prerogative I can have no other
object than that of securing the rights and promoting the
interests of my subjects, and I rely on the co-operation of
my parliament and the loyal zeal of my people for support
in the adoption of such measures as are necessary to main-
tain that high station among the nations of the world, which
it has pleased DIVINE PROVIDENCE to assign to this

LIVERPOOL PROTESTANT BENEVOLENT
SOCIETY.

On Friday evening (the anniversary of the battle of 'Wa-
terloo) the friends and members of this society commemo-
rated their annual festival at Mr. George's, George and Vul-
ture Hotel, Houghton-street. The large room in which the
meeting was held presented a very animated appearance. The
walls were profusely decorated with the banners belonging to
the club, and various other national flags, with the addition
of a splendid collection of paintings and engravings, repre-
senting the most distinguished conservative noblemen and
statesmen, presenting a display at once unique and appro-
priate. Amongst the decorations were busts of Lord Sandon
and the Rev. Hugh M`Neile, also a full-length figure of the
Duke of 'Wellington, and portraits of her Majesty the Queen
and Prince Albert. Over the head of the chairman was a
crimson canopy, and immediately behind him, a beautiful
engraving representing the British ensign, overtopping a
fortress, with the inscription,
" The flag that for a thousand years
Has braved the battle and the breeze."

The success which has hitherto attended the operations of
this laudable Protestant body, comprising, as it exclusively
does, the warm supporters of our constitution in church and
state, the community of feeling that exists amongst its mem-
bers, and the cheering prospects it presents, leaves us to
regret that so few societies are yet to be found based alto-
gether on the same principles. We are happy, however, to
learn that within the last two years similar associations have
been established in Manchester, Bolton, Wigan, Birkenhead,
and Liverpool, and these too with the best result • and we
trust we shall, ere long, witness an accession to their num-
bers. The society is purely for benevolent purposes, is duly
established by act of parliament, and holds out great advan-
tages to those who may join it. It has already, indeed, fully
borne out the truth of the lines heading the preamble to the
rules : _ .

" The first of blessings is the power to bless ;
The first of pleasures, to relieve distress."

Our esteemed townsman, Joseph Cooper. Esq., councillor
for St. George's ward, and an honorary member, with his
accustomed kindness, presided on the above occasion ; and
we noticed amongst the honorary members present, (in all
upwards of 100), Robert Jones, jun., George Gurden, Esq.,
George Gill, Esq., John Wilkinson, Esq., Thomas Atkinson,
Esq. Notes, expressive of their regret at their unavoidable
absence, were read from Robertson Gladstone, Esq., John
Bent, Esq., William Potter, Esq., and George Radcliffe
Woodward, Esq., all of whom eulogised the objects of the
society. _

The assemblage consisting of upwards of 100 members and
friends, sat down to a most sumptuous repast, prepared and
served in the best manner by the worthy host and hostess.
On the cloth being withdrawn Non Nobis Domino was
sung in excellent style by Messrs. Holden, jun., Ball,
Anderson, and George.
The CHAIRMAN in proposing " The Queen," appended
the sentiment, "May she never forget the principles which
seated her family on the throne of these realms."

Anthem—" God save the Queen."
The following toasts were then given :
" The Princess Royal and Prince Albert." (Loud ap-
plause.) " Hail smiling morn."
" The Queen Dowager and the rest of the Royal Family."
" My mistress dear."

" The Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese." (Great ap-
plause.) " Health to the Queen and the Church."
" The Duke of Wellington," (three times three, and one
cheer more.) " Hail mighty conqueror !"
" Protestant ascendancy in church and state." (Great
applause.)
Mr. WIIATITAII returned thanks in a most energetic and
feeling manner. He contrasted the miserable thraldom of
Spain, Portugal, Italy, and other popish countries with the
free and enlightened institutions of this country, and sat down
amidst enthusiastic cheers.

The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the members for the bo-
rough; Lord Sandon and C. Cresswell, Esq., passed a high
eulogium on them for becoming patrons and subscribers to
this as well as to many other benevolent, as well as charita-
ble societies. The toast was received with unbounded ap-
plause.—" Life's a bumper."
Mr. FOOT then proposed, "The chairman and honorary
members, with many thanks to them for their efficient exer-
tions and support." (Reiterated applause.)
JOSEPII COOPER, ROBERT JONES, GEORGE GURDEN,
and JOHN WILKINSON, Esquires, severally replied to the
toast. The latter expressed himself highly pleased with the
association, and stated, that he should feel proud in becoming
an honorary member. (Much applause.)
Mr. COOPER proposed, " The president of the society,"
stating its prosperity, and the cheering prospects before it
were attributable to the unwearied zeal and exertions of that
gentleman. The toast was drunk in a bumper, amidst the
loudest approbation.
Mr. ROWLAND replied in an energetic address.
The healths of the vice-president, Mr. William Nimmo ;
of the stewards, Messrs. Foot and Roberts; and of the
secretary, Mr. Windle, were successively given, and were
responded to in an appropriate and feeling manner.
After several other toasts, followed by glees, the meeting
separated, highly gratified by this celebration of the fourth
anniversary of the establishment of the society.

Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only
riches she can call her own.—Dr. Johnson.

RUMOURED MINISTERIAL CIIANGES.—(From a Corre-
spondent of the London Standard.)—We give the following
as the on dit. of the day :—Sir George Grey to succeed Mr.
Macaulay as Secretary at War, with a seat in the cabinet.
Mr. Macau:ay to have a foreign appointment. The Marquis
of Normanby to succeed Lord Granville as British Ambas-
sador at Paris. Lord Morpeth to be Home Secretary, and
Mr. E. J. Stanley to be appointed Chief Secretary for Ire-
land, with a seat in the cabinet. We notice the above changes
(without vouching for their correctness), in consequence of
their being the general topic of conversation at the west end
of the town.

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE,
North Hay Market, June 23.

&hipping intellignut.

TUESDAY, JUNE 22.
A RRI V ED.—Britannia, Aitchison, from Mobile—St. Una, Mier-
ton, from Copenhagen—Augusta, —, and Perseverance, Monot,
from Ostend—Elizabeth Nowell, and Ellen, Rowett, from Pernana-
ouco—Arrow, from Lisbon—Sarah, —, from St. John, N.B.—
Fenice, , from Trieste—and Convivial, Hampton, from New-
foundland.

LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET, JUNE 24

Butters are very firm in price, and with an increased demand.
Not much doing in Beef or Pork. Bacon a free sale and looking

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, JUNE 21

A very fair inquiry for Cotton to-day to the extent of
2,500 to 3,000 bales, at yesterday's prices, all to the trade.
Exporters are in the market, but cannot meet with a suitable
quality in anything like quantity.

COTTON MARKET, JUNE 23,

A good inquiry for Cotton to-day, and fully 5000 bales have been
sold, all to the trade, at full prices. Holders do not press their
large stocks on the market, indeed taking the good demand into
consideration there is a bare supply, and purchasers have not so
much choice as the large stock would induce them to expect.

COTTON MARKET, JUNE 24

The good demand noticed yesterday was not followed up this
morning, nevertheless the market continues firm, and prices
steady, and we close with a business of 3000 bales. Rather more
Cotton showing at the close of 'Change.