The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-10-28 00:00:00

MEETING OF TIIE CONSERVATIVES AT LEEDS.

On Monday last the conservatives at Leeds gave their an-
nual dinner to Sir John Beckett, M.P. Tile company, amount-
ing to near 500 of tho principal merchants and tradesmen of
Leeds, sat down to a sumptuous dinner, which was laid out in
the Music-hall, and an adjoining room.
Among the distinguished persons present were the Earl of
Mexhorough, Lord Poliington, M.P., Sir Charles Ibbetson,
Bart., Sir John Beckett, M.P., the Hon. James Stuart Wort-
ley, Mr. Bethell, M.l'.. Mr. Pemberton, M.P., Mr. Gas-
kell, M.P., the Hon. John Stuart Wortley; the Hon. W. 11.
Lascelles, Wm. Beckett, Esq., the Hon. Captain Wortley, and
several other gentlemen.
George Beckett, Esq., occupied the post of president.
When the cloths were removed, " Non nobis Domini)" was
sung.
The Chairman gave " The King, and long may he reign in
the hearts and affections of his people."—Drank with four tunes
four.

Air—" God save the King."
"The Queen."—Drank with four times four.

Air—" Hail smiling morn."
" The Princess Victoria."—Drank with four times four.
The Chairman then said he would give them "The Army and
Navy," coupling with it the name of a gentleman who occupied
a distinguished situation in the 10th Hussars. (Loud cheers.)
The Hon. Captain Wortley said he returned them his sincere
thanks for having drank the army and navy in so enthusiastic
a manner. He could not lay claim to much experience in the
army, but that was not his fault but his misfortune, for he had
entered it an early age. This much, however, he could say of
the British army, that whenever they were called out iu aid of
the civil power, they acted with a forbearance, amid insult and
provocation, which reflected upon them the highest credit.
Band—" Rule Britannia."

Mr. Hill, one of the vice-presidents, then, in a neat and
highly co►uplimentary speech, proposed the h.-alth of their
guest and representative, the R►ght Hon. Sir Joh❑ Beckett,
M. P.

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Sir John Beckett rose and acknowledged the very flattering
manner in which his health had been proposed and received.
From the manner in which his worthy friend had prefaced the
toast, it would appear as if they (that great conservative meeting
in thattown ) expected him to say something of his parliamentary
career. He was glad to see around him such a noble display of
conservatives, all imbued with conservative feeling. Conserva-
tism, he would observe, was not limited to Leeds or its neigh-
bourhood; no, conservatism had already spread itself over the
whole kingdom. Conservatism was now in all towns, in all
places, and among all classes. He would ask them was there
no reaction? Yes, there had been a reaction, and that reaction
had already e,hibited its good effects in those populous districts
in particular, where, at every step he took, he saw commerce
and manufactures prospering,some persons amassing vast wealth,
and others improving also in their worldly circumstances. Yet,
amidst all this, he saw discontent. He had been induced to
think deeply on the causes of this discontent, and that he had
at last come to the painful conclusion that in those districts the
people did not think that property was safe,—they had no
confidence in the present government that due protection would
be given to their property. He believed he was correct in the-
conclusion he had drawn. (" Yes, yes.") Men engaged in com-
mercial pursnits could have no confidence in a set of ministers
who had despoiled, or attempted to despoil the most sacred of
all property—that devoted to religious uses. Was be wrong
then in saying that the conservative had caused a reaction. No.
They had proclaimed throughout the connty their determination
to withstand the encroachments upon property of ministers
who had forfeited all repect to their own character. The opera-
tives, with whom that riding abounded, had pierced the nefari-
ous designs of his majesty's ministers and had enrolled them-
selves as members of conservative associations throughout the
kingdom. In conclusion he would beg to propose the health of
the 1941 electors of Leeds, who had placed him at the last elec-
tions in the proud and enviable situation of their representative.
The speaker sat down amid loud cheers.
An elegant piece of plate was then presented to Mr. Hall of
that town, as a mark of esteem for his indefatigable exertions
and the great good he had done to the cause of conservatism, in
his capacity of chairman of a committee of the conservative
association. _ _

Mr. Hal! briefly returned thanks.
The next toast given from the chair was that of" Lord Lynd-
hurst and the House of Lords," which was most rapturously
responded to.
The Chairman then gave "The Hon. John Stuart Wortley,
who had honoured them with his presence to dinner that day,
and may the exertions of the electors of the West Riding soon
place him in the proud situation to which his talents entitle
him. It was given with three times three,, and most heartily
responded to.
The Hon. J. S. Wortley rose to return thanks. He regretted
his inability to acknowledge in proper terms the manner in
which they had received the announcement of his name. The
cheering which greeted the expression of his friend's wish that
he might become their representative, convinced him that,w hen-
ever an opportunity offered, they intended to spare no pains or
exertions to place him in the honourable and responsible situa-
tion of their representative. (Cheers.)
The Chairman then gave " Mr. Bethell and the conservative
members of the East Riding of Yorkshire."
Mr. Bethell, M.P., returned thanks.
The next toast given was " Sir Robert Peel and the conser-
vative members of the House of Commons."

Mr. Mills Gaskell, M.P., a very promising young gentleman,
returned thanks in a speech- which we regret we have nut space
to give, _ _

Mr. Charles Beckett rose and proposed the "Health of Lord
Mexborough."
The Earl of Mcxborough returned thanks.
Mr. E. Charlesworth proposed the " Health of Lord Polling-
ton and the Conservative Electors of Pontefract."

Lord Poilington returned thanks.
Mr. Hall, senior, in a very neat and highly-complimentary
speech, proposed the " Health of the Hon. Jas. Stuart Wortley,
and the Conservative Electors of Halifax."

The Hon. J. S. Wortley returned thanks. To the conserva-
tive electors of Halifax, he said, he was indebted for the high
position which he held as their renresentative. Another strug-
gle, however, was just at hand. The radical and whit; faction
had marked him (Air. W.) out as their aim at a future election ;
hut the electors of Halifax knew of the manoeuvres of their
opponents • they had met them before, and they had beat, and
they would them again. If they wished to make an inroad
of radicalism in the boroughs, let them first try at Halifax, and
the) were quite welcome there. (Cheers.) He was quite con-
fident that no ground could be gained by the radicals amongst
electors who were essentially conservative.
Several other toasts were then given, and the meeting sepa-
rated at a late hour in the greatest older, highly gratified with
the expression of conservative feeling which they had that night
witnessed.

CONSERVATIVE MEETINGS, &c.

PRESTON OPCRATIVE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION.—The
conservative ladies of Preson have presented to this association,
now numbering 4(X) members, an elegant flag of the value of
twenty guineas.
In consequence of the offer of Messrs. Chute and Bagge to
stand at the ensuing election on the conservative interest for the
representation of Western Norfolk, Sir W. Folkes and Sir J.
Astley have put forth an address to their constituents, expressing
their readiness to meet them in the field.—Norwich Mercury.

On Monday Lord Eliot attended Wadebridge fair, and can-
vassed the farmers there, from whom he obtained upwards of
30 promises in less than an hour. His Lordship dined at the
ordinary, which was crowded. Wherever Lord Elliot appeared
he was received with the most enthusiastic applause.—Cornwall
Royal Gazette.
REPRESENTATION OF SHEFFIET.D.—We understand that the
conservatives of Sheffield are busily employed in obtaining sig-
natures to a requisition to Mr. Heald, of Stockport, soliciting
him to stand for that borough in the event of a dissolution of
parliament.—Leeds intelh:yencer.
CONSERVATIVE DINNER AT RIPON.—On Friday, the 14th
inst., the conservative electors of Ripon gave a grand dinner in
the Town-hall to their worthy and independent representatives,'
Sir James Charles Dalbiac and Thomas Pemberton, Esq. The
visitors on the occasion, amounting its number to about 150, in-
cluded a great majority of the must influential gentlemen in the
city and neighbourhood; and the attendance would have been
much more numerous had the committee been able to furnish
further accommodation. After the usual loyal and constitu-
tional toasts had been given, the meeting was addressed at
great length by each of the sitting members, and subsequently
by the Earl of Ripon, in answer to the toasts of their respective
healths, and the company separated at a late hour.
GRAND CONSERVATIVE DINNER AT TEWKESBURY.—The
members of the late corporation of Tewkesbury dined together
at the Swan Inn on Thursday last, according to their usual
custom, it being the anniversary of their charter-day, when
most of the respectable inhabitants of the borough and neigh-
bourhood availed themselves of being present. Joseph Long-
more, Esq., took the chair, having on his right_W. Dowdeswell,
Esq., M.P., and Sir Anthony Lechmere, Bart, on his left.
The constitutional toasts and speeches were of the most grati-
fying kind. -Lord Coventry kindly presented the venison, and
Mr. Dowdeswell and Mr. C-odlington, M.P., sent the profusion
of game that decked the table. The party consisted of more
than eighty, and did not separate until a very late hour.
The conservatives of Devonport (says the Plymouth Gazette)
have resolved on again bringing fors,ard Mr. Dawson, brother-
in-law of Sir Robert Peel, as a candidate for the representation
of the borough at the next election. It is also mentioned that
Lord Valletort will be named as his colleague.
YORK sti res.—Nothing can give a greater proof of the exten-
sive increase of conservative principles, than the number of con-
servative meetings which have been lately held, and which are
on the point of being holden ; festivals so numerously attended,
that no room can be be found large enough to contain the guests ;
and at which, not only an imposing numerical force, but a most
splendid display of rank, wealth, and intelligence, have been
collected. These demonstrations are cheering to the heart of
every trite friend of his country ; and in proportion to the plea-
sure and exultation of the tories, is the pain and mortification
of the liberals. In this county, the east riding has taken the
lead in showing its attachment to the principles of the constitu-
tion; and the late "gathering" at Beverley was one of the
most important signs of the times we have recently witnessed,
as indicating the downfal of that whig influence, which has, like
an incubus, sat brooding over and repressing the conservative
feeling in that part of the county. The west riding will not be
far behind the east in her celebration of conservative principles;
but as the riding is so extensive, there will be three dinners in-
stead of one :—at Leeds, on the 24th, to Sir John Beckett; at
Halifax, on the 31st, to the Hon. J. S. Wortley • and at Wake-
field, shortly after, to the Hon. John Stuart Vortley and the
Hon. W. S. Lascelles. At all tbese places there will be a large
muster of the conservative party.—Doncaster Chronicle.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.—The great conservative dinner for
the town and county of Northampton took place in Northamp-
ton on Friday. If anything were wanting to prove the great
extent to which the principles of conservatism have spread in
this county, in common with almost every other county in Eng-
land, it would be only necessary to point attention to the great
assemblage of rank, wealth, intelligence, and respectability
which congregated at this dinner. Never did we witness a more
splendid affair, or a more fervid demonstration in favour of any
principle than that displayed by every one present. The dinner
was held at the George Hotel, and although the room, which is
capable of containing upwards of 7tH) persons, was crammed to
suffocation, yet still there was not anything like sufficient ac-
CoMmodation for those who were anxious to be present at this
splendid political banquet. The consequence was that between
21)0 and 300 persons were obliged to dine in other rooms in the
hotel. The appearance of the banquet-room was most imposing.
Over the chair were the arms of Mr. Cartwright, opposite to
which, and immediately surmounting the vice-chair were those
of Mr. C. Roes, the member for the town. The Union Jack
and the British Standard waved gracefully over each chair. In
the centre of the room were the arms of Lord Brudenell, while
at either end were banners having the words "Church and
King," King and Constitution," " The House of Lords,"
&c., and in different parts of the room were other banners with
suitable inscriptions, We noticed amongst the company, in ad-
dition to the chairman, George Payne, Egg , of Sulby-hall ; the
the Honourable Cu!. Pierpoint; Sir C. Knightley, M.P.; Mr.
Cartwright, M.P.; T. P. Meuneell, Esq., 11I.P. ; Sir Robert
Isham Sir Robt. Grinning; the Mayor of Isiorthampten ; W.
'l'. L. Ward, Esq. ; I'. R. Thornton, Esq.; J: H. Thursby,
Esq.; Thomas Lovell, Esq., &c. !Many excellent speeches
were delivered, and the utmost harmony prevailed during the
Slay.