The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-12-18 00:00:00

OPERATIVE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION

A general meeting of the Liverpool Operative Conservative
Association was held at their spacious room; Houghton-street.
on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of adopting congratu-
latory addresses to the Queen and Prince Albert on the birth
of the Princess Royal, receiving new members, and transacting
other business of importance. It was most numerously at-
tended, and the greatest interest and enthusiasm in the cause
were manifested by all present. Shortly after eight o'clock,
the newly-elected president of the society for the ensuing
year, DANIEL LEDSON, Esq., took the chair amid loud ap-
plause ;_immediately after which,

Mr. O WEN, the Chairman for the past year, said, that when
last he addressed the members of the association, he pro-
mised to find a gentleman to act as his successor, who should
be superior in every respect to himself, and it now afforded
him considerable pleasure to say that he had succeeded in
gaining the consent of such an individual as Mr. Ledson to
act in that capacity. He had, therefore, to congratulate them
from the bottom of his heart in having so excellent a presi-
dent for the ensuing year, knowing as be did that they all
were sincerely anxious for the welfare and prosperity of the
society. Mr. Owen concluded by reading a reply from the
Rev. 111,1gh Stowell, to the address presented to him by the
association, which was dated Nov. 23, and which has already
appeared in the public journals.
Three cheers were here given for Mr. Owen, and the names
of several members of the association were read over and
admitted.

The CHAIRMAN then addressed the meeting for a con-
siderable time in a very animated strain, in which he alluded
particularly% to the important matters which would be brought
before the attention of the members of the association during
the ensui- -

g year.

Mr. SIDMON then proposed the adoption of the following
congratulatory address to the Queen, on the recent event
of her having given birth to a princess :

" May it Please your Majesty,
" We, your Majesty's faithful and devoted subjects, the
members of the Liverpool Operative Conservative Associa-
tion, desire to express our heartfelt satisfaction at the birth
of the Princess Royal, and at your Malesty's subsequent
convalescence.

"Attached by early association, and confirmed by mature
conviction, as to the glorious character of the government
under which Providence has placed us, we rejoice with un-
mixed delight in the continued prosperity and succession of
the Royal House of Hanover. We pray that the Princess
Royal may be spared to enjoy days of unclouded happiness,
and that, if ever called upon to wear the British crown, she
may be distinguished as the unflinching defender of the Pro-
testant religion, and the trusty guardian of our time-honoured
institutions.

" May the loyalty of the nation keep pace with your Ma
jesty's solicitude as a mother, and may renewed affection and
regard towards your Majesty and towards your royal house
be the characteristic of our countrymen whereVer British
valour and enterprise are acknowledged and respected.
" We hope that your Majesty's life may be one of indi-
vidual happiness and national glory, and that, confiding in
the loyalty of your Majesty's conservative operative subjects,
your Majesty may rest satisfied that we areas zealous to de-
fend the throne as we are to promote our country's prosperity.
" Signed on behalf of the Liverpool Operative Conserva-
tives in public meeting assembled."
Mr. R. BArrananv seconded the adoption of the address,
which was put from the chair and carried unanimously.

Mr. MAcNAmip.A proposed the adoption of the following
congratulatory address to Prince Albert :

" May it please your Royal Highness,
" We, the members, cf. the Liverpool Operative Conserva-
tive Association, beg to congratulate your Royal Highness
upon the birth of your daughter, a princess royal of England,
and at the saine time to rejoice in the improving health of
your royal consort, our most gracious Queen.
" May the princess royal realise a parent's desire, and
fulfil a nation's hope. May her life be spared. May her
reverence for the Protestant religion and her attachment to
our laws procure for her the gratitude of our country whilst
she lives, and regard for her memory when at some distant
day she ceases to exist.

" As Protestants, we love her. We remember that her
ancestors in England and in Germany took their stand on
behalf of our holy religion. As Britons, we bless her. The
memory of her illustrious forefathers is dear to our hearts,
and we cling to her as one of their descendants. Should she
be destined ever to rule this free and happy land, may the
sword and the sceptre be equally efficient in her hand ; may
justice guide the one, and mercy distinguish the other.
That she may be the ornament of her sex, the pride of our
country, and the happiness of our gracious Queen and your
Royal Highness, is the sincere prayer of the loyal operative
Conservatives of this large and important town.
Signed on behalf of the Operative Conservatives in pub-
lic meeting assembled."

Mr. BACKUP seconded the -adoption of this address, which
was also put and carried unanimously.
Mr. JACKSON rose with considerable pleasure to perform
at once an agreeable occupation to himself, and an act of jus-
tice to their late and very efficient chairman, Mr. Owen. He
was sure that to the gentleman named, the members of the
association were under a great debt of gratitude, and he was
satisfied that when the state in which they were at the time
Mr. Owen took efice, was contrasted with their present high
and flourishing condition, they could not but feel that a great
deal of personal labour and time had been consumed in fur-
thering their interests. (Hear, hear.) He hoped, therefore,
they would, individually and collectively, return their best
thanks to Mr. Owen for his exertions i►l the cause.
Mr. LARRY seconded the proposition.
Mr. °win,: returned thanks for the compliment paid him
in neat and appropriate terms, and concluded by proposing
the thanks of the association to Mr. Holt, their treasurer,
and to Mr. Thompson, their late secretary.
Mr. HITCHCOCK seconded the motion, which was unani-
mously adopted.
Mr. THOMPSON returned thanks for the compliment paid,
and proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Ledson, for the very
willing manner in which that gentleman consented to become
the president for the ensuing year, and for his able conduct
in the chair on that occasion.
The motion having been seconded and carried by acclama-

Mr. LEDSON briefly returned thanks for the compliment
which had been paid him. He should be always ready when
called upon to do his duty. lie was happy in being able to
inforth the members present that their association was out
of debt, and that they were now going to work vigorously ;
and if, added he, we do not astonish those who call themselves
radicals, then shall I place no faith in operative conservative
associations.

Three cheers were then given for Mr. Ledson, several new
members were enrolled, and the meeting separated highly
delighted with the proceedings of the evening.

We can, from experience, highly recommend Mr. Eggle-
ston's Vegetable Paste as a cure for the tooth-ache.—See adv.
NEW LIGHT-HOUSE OFF THE KERRY COAST.—A new
light-house has been built by the corporation of Dublin upon
the north-east point of Valentia Island, off the coast of
Kerry, from which a fixed white light will be exhibited on
the evening of February 1, 1841, and thenceforward will be
lighted from sunset to sunrise. The light kept open will
lead clear of Reenadrolan Point, and also of the Harbour
Rock within the- entrance. Shelving rocks, partly covered
at high water, extend three-quarters of a cable's length from
Cromwell's Fort. The light-house is erected within the old
building of Cromwell's Fort, on the western side of the prin-
cipal entrance to Valentia harbour.

NAPOLEON'S FUNERAL.

(FROM ODR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

It is impossible to describe the anxiety; that prevailed among
all classes to witness the ceremony of consigning the mortal
remains of the Emperor to his last and everlasting abode.
Along the line where the royal cortege passed, thousands of
anxious spectators were seen. The balconies, windows, and
the roofs of the houses. were crowded with spectators ; not a
space was left unoccupied. Immense sums were readily paid
to obtain a glimpse of the mortal remains of the Emperor as
they moved slowly along, through a' double line of the na-
tional guards and troops of the line. It was altogether the
most solemn ceremony ever paid to an illustrious general in
any country or age.

I shall give you a description of the thirty-two statues of
the kings and illustrious warriors of France, who fought in
the field for the glory of their country. These statues are
arranged in juxtaposition, on the Esplanade des Invalides,
coming from the d'dme; and going towards the Seine
Clovis Charlemagne
Charles Martel Hugues Capet
Philippe Auguste Louis IX.
Charles V. Charles VII.
Jeanne d' Arc Dugueselin;
Louis XII. Francois er
Bayard Henri IV.
Louis XIV. Conde
Turenne Vauban
Dugay Trouin Marceau
Hoche Desaix
Latour d' Auvergne Kleber.
Kellerman Lannes
Ney Massena
Jourdan Mortier
Lobau Macdonald.
The two last are nearest to the immense colossal statue of
Napoleon, which faces the dame des Invalides. I shall not
attempt describing the decoration of the court of hononr of
the Invalides ; its aspect was truly grand. The chapelle
ardente, a species of a temple, erected in the front of the
portail of the church for the reception of the remains of Na-
poleon, is of a square form, supported by four quadrangular
columns with architraves on all sides, and surmounted by
four pediments; all these pediments are decorated in the
following order :—The side pediments represent the imperial
arms, as well as that of the facade; the latter represents
Notre Dame de Grace, having on its side two geniuses.
The architraves represent various generals, and the names
of the battles fought by them are inscribed underneath ; but
these decorations are nothing compared with those of the
triumphal char that contained the coffin. It comprised five
divisions well arranged. The first is the socle, the second,
the piedestal, the third, the cariatides, the fourth, the bou-
eller, and the fifth, the anatophe. The socle rests upon four
massive gilt wheels. Its length is 25 feet, and its height 6 ft.
It presents the form of a long square with a platef enne, semi-
circular in the front. - Upon this. plateforrne is a group of
geniuses supporting the crown of Charlemagne ; at the four
angles, in bas-reliefs, are four geniuses holding with one hand
gairlandes and with the other the trumpet of renomme'e ;
underneath are faisceaux ; and in the middle, eagles, and
the initials of the emperor in the middle of crowns. This
sock and its ornaments are entirely gold.
The piedestal rests upon this socle, IS feet in length and 7
in height : it is in the form of corniches, overhung with cloth,
gold and violet, with the arms of the emperor and his initials.
On both sides of this piedestal are two imperial cloaks of
velvet, interwoven with bees, and on its back numerous en-

Ca? ialides.—Upon this piedestal are arranged 11 caria-
tides, standing a little higher than in the natural form, all
gold : they support from the head and hands an immense
bouclier. These cariatides are placed six on one side and
six on the other, being thus dos a dos; and the remaining
two others are at the extremities.

The bouclier is of gold ; it has an oval form alongie. It is
loaded with an immense faisceau of javelins.
The sarcophage is placed upon the bouclier ; it is of an-
tique form. In the middle, upon a rich cushion are placed
the sceptre, the sword of justice, and the imperial crown, set
in precious stones. This entire monument of gold and velvet
is nearly 50 feet in height. Sixteen black horses, ranged
four abreast, drew the char. They were clothed in such a
manner that one. could see but their legs. The manes of the
horses were dressed in gold and ornamented with white
ptumes: valets dressed in the imperial livery conducted
them.

On Tuesday last, at nine o'clock in the morning, the
sailors of la Belle Poule, debarked the coffin and placed it
upon the imperial char.
As soon as the procession began to move, the artillery
fired 21 rounds. Then the royal cortege marched in the fol-
lowing order :—lt crossed the Pont de Neuilly, the road of
Neuilly, the arch of triumph de l'Etoile, the avenue of
Neuilly, the place. of Concorde, the bridge of Concorde, the
quay of d'Orsay, the esplanade des Invalids:: thus avoiding
all streets to prevent any 6neutes. Every quarter of an
hour roars of cannon were heard, and numerous bands per-
formed symphonies of funeral marches..
The char stopped at the principal railing of the Hotel
Royal of the Invalides, under a funeral portico erected in
the front of the church. A salve of 21 cannons announced
its arrival. The coffin carried by the sailors of la Belle
Poule first crossed the yeard of the hotel, defiled through the
gate of Louis XIV., and was deposited under a funeral por-
tico erected in the front of the church. The cavalier: who
carried the 86 banners of the departments were stationed in
the :first yard on the right, and on the left, before the facade
of the hotel. Two amphitheatres erected in the corer royale
and the superior galleries contained the old soldiers, the an-
cient militaires of the Imperial Guard, who were admitted by
tickets. Under the doime erected the catafalque. The King,
the Queen, the Princes, and the Princesses assisted at this
splendid ceremony. The interior of the dome was devoted
to the peers and deputies of Prance. The coffin was re-
ceived by the Archbishop of Paris and the clergy, under the
funeral portico. Here the sprinkling of the holy water took
place. This ceremony being performed, the, coffin was car-
ried by the sous-ofciers of the National Guard and the
army, as far as the entry to the d6me, where. Louis Philippe
stood to receive the body, presented to him by his sou,
Prince de Joinville. The sword of the Emperor, placed upon
the coffin, .was laid upon the church cupboard by General
Bertrand, and it was immediately placed upon the catafalque.
At its four angles were seated, in arm-chairs, two Marshals,
an Admiral, and the Lieut.-General Bertrand, who held the
corners of the pall. After the ceremony was performed
a guard of honour was placed on the catafalque. The pub-
lic will be admitted on the 16th, and the t,. ys following.
Thus, has France in her bosom the ashes of the great man,
who taught her the path of glory. B.

STEAM-SHIP BRITANNIA
OUTWARD VOYAGE.

We have much pleasure in publishing the subjoined cor-
respondence, which is highly creditable to all parties.
Britannia, 2d Nov., 1840.
SIR,—We cannot leave the Britannia without expressing
to you the very sincere satisfaction we have experienced
during our recent passage from Liverpool, and we feel much
pleasure in marking our sense of the diligent and attentive
consideration you have throughout devoted to the comfort of
the passengers, as well as to the other interests of the vessel
committed to your charge.
With our earnest Wishes for your continued health and
success, we remain, sir, yours, &c.,
C. Grey, W. Milligan, Geo. L. Lowder, J. Battersby,
W. Laird, Dr. R. Burband. M. W. Collett, Wm. Crowder,
M. Purton, W. M. Hoffman, P. IVl'Mahon, Wm. Dow, W.
G. Ewing, Thomas Falconer, Charles Meyer, Thos. Brooks,
M. Durant, P. Matthew, J. A. PoPPe, L. Brown, Francis
Wood, N. Rowsell, A. Narini, James Fox, Alex. Dury. 67th
regiment ; Philip Beray, P. Kerr, (Florida,) John S. Blake,
Wm. H. Griffith, Andrew M‘Nara, Isaac Winslow, John
Bradford, Wm. Dampier, W. H. Marshall, L. Pachew, P.
Benyer, John B. Waring, Richard Baker, F. C. Mathieson,
J. Jolbanroy, W. H. Browne, C. B. Clough,' G. Benjamin.
To Captain Judkins. of the British
Steam ship Britannia.

GENTLEMEN,-1 feel deeply sensible of your kindness ex-
pressed in your letter of this date. It has been my constant
study since the command of this vessel devolved upon me,
to do my duty towards my passengers and those by whom
the charge of it has been committed to me : and I must ever
feel proud of this expression of your approbation of my con-
duct. as marking your opinion that I have not been unsuc-
cessful in my endeavours.

Wishing You a happy meeting with your friends on this
side the Atlantic, 1 remain your obedient servant,

CHAS. H. E. JUDKINS

HOMEWARD VOYAGE.

TO CAPTAIN ,JUDICINS.
DEAR SIR,-Our voyage being concluded, we cannot se-
parate without expressing our unanimous thanks for your be-
coming and gentlemanly conduct' as captain of the Britannia,
during our voyage across the Atlantic.
With the efficiency of the arrangements on board for the
comfort and happiness of all, we cannot but be satisfied ; but
it is to the scrupulous attention of yourself, not only to the
passengers, but to the various duties of your ship, that we are
anxious to bear testimony.

Wishing you and your spirited. employers all possible suc-
cess, believe us to remain your most obedient and humble

servants,

Thomas Curry, C. J. Biddle, Theodore Dehon, William
Broughton, Saml. Gould, Jos. Pope, James Cushing, Na-
than Gurney, Thos. Wethered, Geo. Douglas, 14th regmt. ;
John Gardener ; Charles Abrahamson, Charles A. Linder,
W. W. Greenough, T. V. Woodhouse, William Stevens,
John Wylde, John Hall, Wm. Smith, James W. Carring-
ton, John Gillies, John B. Forsyth, James Rodger, Hew
Ramsey, Jas. Prake, Edwd. Smith, Francis Platt, jun., Wm.
G. Stairs, J. A. Bampton, W. Denny, major 71st regmt. ;
Charles E. Levey, Donald Murray, H. N. Jones, Chas. J.
Tindal, Jas. Buckley, Baron Stow, Samuel G. Boville, C.
Buckley, Grafton Fenna, J. E. Grolgan, John Cushing, jun.,
W. Colquhoun,.l. Patrink, E. Thomson, John Humphries,
Captain Bayley, 30th regmt. ; Thos. Tunlin, - Russell.

Britannia, 13th December, 1840,

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,—IC is with feelings of pride
and pleasure, that I. have received your very flattering ac-
knowledgment of my conduct during our late voyage on
board the Britannia, but,l beg to state to you, that it is not
from my own services alone that the Britannia has given such
satisfaction, but from the able support I have received from
the officers and crew which I have the pleasure to command :
and be assured that my most anxious desire ;is to merit a
continuance of the good opinion you have so indulgently
formed of me. Wishing you all health and happiness, I re-
main yours, sincerely, C. H. E. JUDKINS.
To the passngers on board the Britannia.

THE STEAM-SHIP BRITANNIA.
ABSTRACT OF THE LOG.-HOMEWARD VOYAGE.
December I.—At 1 p.m. left Boston, and arrived in Hali-
fax on the 3d, at 7 30 a.m.
3.—At 5 p.m. left Halifax.
4.—Long. 44 51, lat. 59 36 ; course. N 82 E ; distance run,
176 miles ; wind N N E ; fresh breezes and cloudy weather.
s.—Long. 44 54, lat. 55 21 ; course, east ; distance run,
220 ; wind E N E ; steady breezes and cloudy weather.
6.—Long. 45 28, lat. 49 43 ; course, N 73 E ' • distance run,
232 miies ; wind N E ; fresh breezes and squally, ship roll-
ing heavy. _

".—LOng. 45 48, lat. 44 42 ; course, N 85, 30 E ; distance
run, 232 miles ; wind N ; strung gales and a heavy sea, ship
rolling heavy.

8.-2:L0ng.47 8, lat. 39 16; course, N E ; distance run,
240 miles ; wind N W ; strong breezes and a heavy sea, ship
rolling heavy.

9.--:tong; 47 50, lat. 33 40; course N 7 5 ; distance run,
240 miles ; wind N N E ; strong breezes and a cloudy, with
a heavy_beam sea, ship rolling ieavy.

. _
10.--Long. 48 50, lat. 27 40 ; course, N. 6/ E ; distance
run, 252 miles ; wind westerly ; steady breezes, with a short

cross sea

11.—Long. 49 49, lat. 21 30 ; course, N 6 E ; distance
run, 250 miles; wind S S W ; hard gales and a heavy sea,
ship labouring and rolling heavy.
12.—Long. 30 15, lat. 15 24 ; course, N E ; distance
run, 250 miles ; wind easterly ; steady breezes and cloudy
weather.

13.—Long. 51 11, lat. 9 30; course, N 61 E !distance run,
232 miles ; wind S E S ; hard gales and heavy squalls, ship
labouring heavy.
14-15.—Arrived in Liverpool at lh Om ; wind easterly ;
fresh gales and cloudy, with squalls.

SURGICAL OPERATION.—The operation of tapping the
head for hydrocephalus, 'or `• water on the brain," was lately
performed by Mr. C. A. Caddy, surgeon, Bideford, on a
child aged 13 months, when sixteen ounces of water were
taken off, and the little patient is doing well.