The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-09-09 00:00:00

GREAT DINNER AT NEWTON

THE LATE REVEREND HENRY BERRY, OF ST. MICHAEL'S
CHURCH.—We understand the congregation of St. Michael's
are raising a subscription for the erection of a Monument to the
memory of their late excellent and much beloved pastor, to be
placed in the said church.
We trust our conservative friends in Liverpool will exert
themselves to promote the
circulation of a c
itsheap edition of
ed lion.
ord
Lyndhursts' speech, which h reached twet
" The Results of the Session" has been announced for publica-
tion, in the form of a pamphlet. It ought to be in the hands of
every member of our Tradesmen's and Operative Conservative
Society.
HEBREW CHURCH, SIP. THOMAS' BUILDINGS.—We are glad
to perceive, by an advertisement which appears in another co-
lumn, that this place of worship is to be re-opened next Sunday,
when two sermons will be preached by its respected minister,
the Rev. IL S. Joseph. The evening address, it appears, will
treat of the present state, and future prospects of the Jews. We
have reason to believe that much good has been effected since
the church was origina'ly opened. It is situated in a densely
peopled part of the town, where a place of worship was much
needed. We hope that the collections on that occasion will
prove that the object is duly appreciated by our fellow townsmen.
We beg to solicit the charity of the public in behalf of the
widow of Samuel Elwell, who was unfortunately killed by th e
handle of a jigger on the 24:11 August, leaving six children
destitute, and his widow near her confinement. The smallest
contributions will be gladly received at our office, by the masters
of the different newsrooms, or by Samson Smith and Co., North.
John-street.
DOCK COMMITTEE.—The dock committee, at their meeting
on Tuesday, came to the resolution of reducing the amount of
rates and duties to be henceforth paid at the port of Liverpool.
The particulars of the reduction, which will amount, we believe,
to between 38 and 40 per cent, will be found in the advertise-
ment. The committee, we also learn, have lost the valuable
services of Mr. Wm. Foster, who resigns on account of ill-
health. His place, however, could not be better filled than by
the person whom the committee have appointed as his successor:,
namely, Mr. Daniel Mason, who has been an able and indefati-
, gable assistant in the office for many years.
We are requested to state, that the paragraph which appeared
in this paper on Tuesday last, relative to an accident which
happened to the Clyde steamer, while on her passage from
Liverpool to Douglas, on Saturday last, are in many particu-
lars incorrect. The accident, viz., the giving way of that part
of the machinery called the mainshaft, took place about five
o'clock in the afternoon--(and not in the morning, as stated)—
when about twenty miles off Douglas, to which port the vessel
was proceeding with a favourable wind, but the Queen of the Isle
steamer being at some distance astern at the time, on coming-
up to the Clyde, Captain Gill took a hawser on board, and
assisted the vessel into Douglas.
EUPHRATES EXPEDITION.—We learn by advices received
by way of Alexandria, from his Majesty's Consul at Aiexau-
dretta, that"the new steamer Tigris, forming part of the Eu-
phrates expedition, the loss of which we letelv reported as
having been caused by a squall on the river Euplirates has been
recovered. She was found a few days after the accident keel
upwards, without having suffered material injury. The last
advices from Colonel Chesney state, that the expedition was
doing well.—Malta Government Gazette.
allo-FORTES.—These delightful instruments, alike indis-
pensable in the concert and the drawing-room, although in
themselves a great improvement upon the old-fashioned harpsi-
chords have hitherto been constructed on very insufficient and
erroneous principles. The faulty construction of the sounding-
board, especially, has continually engaged the attention of all
the principal makers. Mr. Zeitter, of Nos. 4, and 5, New Ca-
vendish-street, Portland-place, London, has at length disco-
vered the true principle on which this vital organ of the pan io-
forte depends, namely, resiliency, which is constantly and per-
manently obtained by means of elastic arches, supported by
' abutments in the case itself, thus securing the greatest strength.
This sounding-board, like that of the violin, produces a finer
quality of tone by use. Mr. Zeitter has judiciously secured the
fruits of his ingenuity by a patent for this extraordinary im-
provement ; in fact, all competent judges have pronounced it
as superior to all other piano-fortes as piano-fortes are to harpsi-
chords.
EXTRAORDINARY DISCLOSURE.—We extract fro
rem
lthe Pro-
testant Penny Magazine the following paragraph ating to
Father Maguire, which we recommend to the notice of his ad-
mirers in Liverpool :—" The Rev. Mr. Nolan; formerly a priest
of the Romish Church, and now a minister of Christ's Gospel,
has challenged the notorious 'Father Maguire,' to a public
controversy. In the letter which contains the challenge, the
following extraordinary disclosure is made. As to those letters
which you read during your Lent theatrical lectures, and which
you said you received from intelligent
to the Rom and respectable Pro-
testants, expressive of their objections an Catholic
Church, and calling for your explanation. I now inform the
public, that they are all forgeries ; they have never been writ-
ten by Protestants, but have emanated from the head monk of
the :Impel, and have, at Father Maguire's suggestion, been
adopted to answer his own convenience. This news has been
communicated by a member of your own cabinet, and by one
who will shortly make an open avowal of his separation from
the unhallowed scenes of superstitious mummery : and, as a
proof of the truth of the accusation, I call upon you, sir, to men-
tion a single intelligent and respectable Protestant, that has
written to you on the occasion. Such scheming on your part,
may appear astonishing to some; but to me, acquainted with
the practical chicanery of the priesthood, it assumes no air of
novelty."

OF THE
SOUTH LANCASHIRE CONSERVATIVE
SOCIETY.

Yesterday the annual dinner of the South Lancashire Con-
servative Society was held at Newton, at the magnificent Con-
servative Hall, lately built for the purpose.
It is barely possible by description to give an idea of the
grandeur and extent of the appearance which the hall pre-
sented, when filled by almost all the nobility and gentry of the
surrounding neighbourhood of South Lancashire. The building
in the interior is one immense hall. At the upper part of this,
opposite to the grand entrance, was placed the President's table, •
rather elevated, and running from one end to the other of the
extensive building, from which proceeded 13 parallel tables,
each table ticketed for the towns to which it was appropriated,
and altogether capable of accommodating 1000 persons. The
first table to the extreme right was appropriated to the gentle-
men from Warrington and Newton(; the second, third, and
fourth tables were allotted to the gentlemen from Manchester;
the fifth and sixth to Liverpool; the seventh to Worsley, Stayley
Bridge, and Ashton; the eighth to Wigan; the ninth to
Tyldesley and Atherton ; the tenth and twelfth to Bolton ; the
eleventh to Ormskirk, Southport, and St. Helen's; and the
thirteenth to Rochdale and Bury. Attached to each of the
pillars which supported the roof, was a large blue and white
silk flag, which greatly ornamented the .room, giving it a
finished appearance. Behind the President was a splendid
blue and white silk radiated screen, and above it a magnificent
blue silk flag, bearing the inscription in gold letters, " The
Conservatives of South Lancashire, may their principles and
their numbers grow with their growth, and strengthen with
their strength." In the centre of the flag was a back ground
very beautifully executed of the rose, the shamrock, and thistle,
' with a large crown and sceptre stamped in gold in the centre,
with the inscription underneath "The King, and Constitution
in Church and State." To the right of this flag was a large
blue silk one, having "Lord Francis Egerton" in large gold
letters printed on it. To the left was a large white silk fla_g,
with the inscription in gold letters "The Honourable R. B.
Wilbraham." At the bottom of the room over the entrance
was a most splendid silk Union Jack, belonging to the Pro-
testant Confederation of Warrington. At the other side of the
entrance was the beautiful silk flag lately presented to the
Operative Conservative Association of -Ashlon4inder-Line,
by the ladies of that town. In one corner was a crown and
Bible embroidered in gold; in another corner was the Union
Jack; in the third was, the King's Arms; and in the fourth
corner was the inscription on a scroll, " Presented by the
Ladies of Ashton-under-Line to the Operative Conservative
Association of that town, on the Queen's Birth-day, 4836."
Hung up at the extreme left of the room was a very splendid
full-length portrait of his late Majesty George III„ in his
Coronation robes, and at the opposite side another of the same
description of the late Duke of York, copied from the original,
of Sir Thomas Lawrence. The tables were beautifully orna-
mented with various devices in confectionary. ; and, at inter-
vals, were placed a number of white vases and urns, of elegant
designs, filled with flowers, which cast around an agreeable
fragrance. A superior company of glee-singers were stationed
in the centre of the room—Messrs. Barlow, Walton, Cooper,
Sheldrick, and Grimshaw. A music gallery was erected over
the entrance of the room, opposite to the chair, where an ex-
cellent band of music was stationed. Lady Wilton • and a se-
lect party of ladies were accommodated with seats at. the back
of the president's chair, the situation commanding a view of the
room. In the confectionery were placed a number of small
silk Union Jacks, which gave the tables a very pretty and orna-
mental appearance. The confectionery and the culinary de-
partment was under the management and superintendence of
Mr. Statham, the cook, and reflected on him much credit. The
dinner was furnished on the most ample scale, there being
abundance of every delicacy that the season could afford, and
that the most accomplished gourmand could wish. The wines,
of course, were first-rate. '1 he room was well lighted with sus-
pended chandeliers, furnished by Mr. Mollineux of Manches-
ter. Mr. May, the spirited landlord of the Legh Arms, pro-
vided the entertainment, which comprised everything that
could be wished, and was well served up. The waiters of each
table were under the superintendence of Mr. Malley and twelve
members of the Warrington Operative Conservative Associa-
tion. We observed the following gentlemen present as visitors,
sitting at the president's table :
Lord Wilton, Lord Skelmersdale, Sir Richard Brooke, Bart.,
Wilbraham Egerton, Esq., Sir Thos. Freemantle, Bart., M.P.,
Sir Robert Barry, John Entwisle, Esq., M.P., J. Ireland
Blackburn, Esq., M.P., Captain Clarke, R.N., Edwin Corbett,
the 11,n. and Rev. H. Powys, the Hon. James Lindsay, the
Rev. Thomas Blackburne, the Rev. G. H. Blackburne, Hard-
man Phillips, Esq., Charles Wilkins, Esq., John Entwisle,
jun., Esq., Joseph Ridgway, Esq., R. Townley Parker, Esq.,
De Vere, Esq., Thomas Bright Crosse, Esq., John Smith Barry,
Esq., J. H. Leigh, Esq., the Rev. W. Fox, J. E. Withergton,
Esq., P. Budworth, Esq., the Rev. P. Leigh, H. Critchley,
Esq., R. Orford, Esq., T. Orford, Esq., the Rev. Thos. Pigot,
the Rev. C. D. Wray, the Rev. R. Parkinson, Thomas Hard-
man, Esq., the Rev. C. K. Present, Joshua Brincksham,Esq.,
William Cririe, Esq., Robert Garnett, Esq., R. Garnett, un.,
Esq.., W. Garnett, Edmund Buckley. David Grant, Esct.,John
Roby, Esq., Richard Dawson, Esq., James Deardon, Esq., E.
L. Sidebottom, Esq., John Sidebottom, Esq„ and many other
gentlemen of distinction, whose names we did not learn.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Wilton occupied the chair.
The gentlemen who acted as vice-presidents were—John
Greenall, Esq., for Warrington;
.—. Haynes, —. Hindley, and
—. Crossley, Esqrs„ for Manchester; James Aspinall, Esq.,
the late Mayor, and Sir Thomas Braucker, for Liverpool;
Captain Clarke, for Ashton and Stavley-bridge; John Hall,
Esq., for Wigan; James Overall, Esq., for Tyldesley and
Atherton; Peter Rothwell, Esq., and -- Woodhouse, Esq.,
for Bolton ; Captain Armstrong, for Present, St. Helen's,
Ormskirk, and Southport; and Captain Butterworth, for Roch-
dale and Bury.
From 900 to 1,000 persons sat down to dinner. The dinner
was announced for four o'clock, but it was half-past five o'clock
before all ire seated. Perhaps the only fault we oughnto find
with the arrangements was, that the waiting•was4ometirnes ra-
ther defective, though every allowance in dinners of the mag-
nitude of the present ought to be•made..
The desert consisted of every rarity which the season affords,
and was most ample.
On the cloth being withdrawn, the Countess of Wilton and
the ladies presented themselves, and were received with three
cheers, the company rising.
"Non nobis Doinine" was then sung, the company standing-
After which the trumpet having sounded silence—
The
CHAIRMAN rose and said, he had now the honour to pro-
pose to them the toast to which the hearts of every English-
man had always responded. He begged to'propose "the health
of his Majesty the King, Duke of Lancaster." Given with
three times three cheers.
Solo.—" God save the King," by Mr. Walton and accom-
paniment, which was loudly cheered throughout.
The CHAIRMAN.—The next toast he had to propose was,
" the Queen, the ornament of the throne, and-the liberal sup-
porter of the charitable institutions of the country." Given
with three times three.
The Cueinsi AN then proposed "The health of the Princess
Victoria and the other branches of the Royal Family.". Given
with three titnerthree cheers.
Glee.—" Hail star of Brunswick."
The CHAIRMAN.—The next toast I have to propose is
"The House of Brunswick, and may. they never forget the
principles which seated them upon the throne."
Band.—" When order in this laud commenced."
The CHAIRMAN Said the next toast he had to propose brought
to his recollection so many remembrances of the past glory
and greatness of this country, associated with the names of se
many, some of whom were still living ; others whose spirits have
passed away in the hour of victory—so many recollections, not
only of Talavera, Salamanca, and Waterloo,—(cheers)—but
also of St. Vincent, the Nile, and of Trafalgar--(cheers)—shat
lie was sure they would drink this toast with the pleasure, and
with the satisfaction which he derived in proposingrt. (Cheers-)
The toast he had to propose was, "The army and navy-
Given with three times three.
Band.—" Hearts of Oak."
The CHAIRMAN again rose and said, he should apologise for
having omitted the action of Copenhagen, in which Captain
Clarke distinguished himself, and who had had the kindness
to say that he would acknowledge the toast. (Cheers.)
Captain CLARKE, R.N., then rose, and spoke nearly as I.ol‘
lows caunot allow this toast, which has been se-very kindlY
received by you to pass, without offering my humble acknovs-
ledgements. At the same time lam willing to confess to you,
that even as a seaman, I stand appalled when lam addressing
so numerous and respectable an assembly. (Cheers?) .1 have'
however, overcome my feelings, when, I see an individual pre'
sent who has this day honoured the South Lancashire Conser-
vative Association with his presence. For it brings to me ITN''.
lections of lira day when 1 had the happiness to serve as first
Lieutenant to his father. (Cheers.) That great and distinguished
man is now no tnore, but, during the period he served his King
and his country, the navy had not in its lists a greater Man'
And, I am sure we must be delighted to find that though the son
is not walking in the same steps as the father, yet, he is by
hr
influence and exertions, as a conservative member of the 11001
of Commons, greatly aiding his country. (Cheers.) You Sir
!
hardly need reminding, gentlemen, that I am alluding to
Thomas Freemantle. (Cheers.) It ought to be a question, roY
Lord, (and which 1 have asked myself) whethet it be right fal,
naval men to mix themselves up in assemblies like the present'
Our duty is to obey the orders given to us. But, when of
foreign enemy appears for us to meet, it behoves seamen
to join such an assembly as this; and give utterance
their feelings. And though men may prattles ttrlie liberal:
and to be friends to their country, it is not to the raiside of me-f
that I look, but to their actions. (Cheers.) Let-us; I beg et
you, consider what would have been the state Of this countlYi%
the present moment, supposing that every measure that
ministers have thought proper to introduce had 13:10
been materially modified by that house , of which our ric'or
chairman is a member. (Tremendous cheerieg, the c0mf1.1.4
rising.) Though many, along with myself, have entered o'to
the service of our king at an early period of outlives, we art
still disposed and determined to do all in our power to OPP° I
that glorious constitution under which we live. (Cheers-) b,
will not trespass upon 'your time—l will merely make one
servation. We may depend upon it, if they alter this constnot
tion and do not keep sincerely in view that which alone chat
support every nation ,and every state—a pure reltione—tu're
state must fall, (cheers,) and what form of religion is sop
and undefiled as that of the established church of this countlip
(Cheers.) I thank you, my lord, for the handsome map
allow
which you have proposed the toast; but, before I sit down, ale/-
me to correct one of your observations. It wasaust rnY tieg
sure to be at the battle of Copenhagen. I sit down than re,
you for the honour you have done the army and the °a
(CheerCH) s. cod $
The AIRMAN said, I have the honour to propose to • sdis
toast, which at the present moment possesses a more thao,° or
nary claim upon your sympathies, your attachment,
Thaolssa-
support. The toast I have to propose to you is " e
[dished Church of England and Ireland."
Glee.—" Hail! smiling morn." id,
The Hon. and Rev. Hottece POWYS then rose. He lance I
have heard, I must allow, very much to my annoyance, I:,norn
left my cure to attend this meeting, that I was the person "st as
your lordship would expect to return thanks for the toetio'itY
one which requires from this meeting and from the corol!e st-
et large more than ordinary support—more than ordinary I
tachment, and more than ordinary sympathy. (Che,e no-
say that it is with feelings of great annoyance that I rise 7atese
Lice the toast which has been given—but those feeling foil]
from motives of a personal and of a private natures as an.sy.teoa-
a feeling that I am not the most competent, person
tow before
ing this meeting to enter upon the subject • of the tory, ore,
us. (Loud cheers.) That toast, if you will adiugreater
gentlemen, is a . subject of far higher an
'lb
importance than any other toast that shall
notice t-el
ted to your notice, or can be submitted to yo which vis,
day. (Cheers.) But I have one qualificationalic 1,,
make use of in answering that toast, and that qu
on t orsear.
that I have no feeling of annoyance on being called
se, in pi;
out in public those sentiments which I have expresa.euend co
vete and have entertained in private after. deliberivt
te I
scientious conviction, and, as in public so in pr
ra. seret.ir
prepared conscientiously and energetically to supapourtel`o
ea
Loud cheers.) But, in answering petoast of this n t ordell2 •
minister of the church, and will not condescend men, you will not wish me to forget that Idatmoaavnowfeenseh
or arguments I helopg
to which I belong (cheers); and, though
which in my opinion would disgrace_ that
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