The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-04-20 00:00:00

MEETING ON FRIDAY

On Friday, at twelve o'clock, a very numerous and highly
respectable meeting of the gentlemen who signed the requi-
sition to Sir C. Napier, K.C.8., to accept of an invitation to
a public dinner, and others who were favourable thereto, was
held in the Cotton Sales' Room. His Worship the Mayor
was called to the chair. He stated that a deputation had
on Thursday gone alongside the Oriental by the government
tender, and had presented the requisition, and he had the
pleasure of stating that the invitation had been accepted. His
Worship read the reply of the veteran Commodore, in which
he returned thanks for the honour done him, and said that he
should have much pleasure in becoming their guest. The
meeting would therefore now proceed to make such arrange-
ments as would give effect to the entertainment. He had to
state, that Mr. Garnett, of the Custom-house, had intimated
that he had not yet received the order for the release of the
Oriental from quarantine; but that he expected it at half-
past seven on Sunday morning, and that no time would be
lost in rendering it available. He (the Mayor) had also re-
quested Mr. Tudor to communicate with Commodore Napier,
as to the precise day (naming either Monday or Tuesday)
which would be most convenient for him to attend,—Mr.
Meratto said, that on this occasion all political feeling
should be merged, and be could not but remark on the
bad' taste shown by the Mercury :of that day, by an ex-
pression of political feeling in reference to this subject.
The object was that all parties should join to pay a compli-
ment to a gallant and deserving officer.—The Mayor re-
gretted that such feeling should he manifested in any quarter ;
for never was a total absence of such feeling in the signing of
any requisition.—A conversation took place as to the fittest
place for the dinner, and the general opinion was that the
Amphitheatre alone would accommodate the expected guests
and the ladies. A committee of management, consisting of
upwards of thirty gentlemen, of all parties, was then ap-
pointed, with power to add to their numbers, and it was
agreed that they should meet at the Town-hall at two o'clock,
to commence business. A vote of thanks was passed to the
Mayor, and the meeting separated.
At a subsequent meeting of the committee, it was arranged
that the dinner should take place last night; and, contrary
to the expectation of Mr. Garnett, the order for the release
of the Oriental did not arrive on Sunday, and the gallant
Commodore did not set footing on terra firma until yester-
day morning. We now proceed to lay before our readers
the enthusiastic welcome which he met with from the inha-
bitants of Liverpool.

LANDING AND GRATIFYING RECEPTION OF
THE HERO IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE
TOWN.

Yesterday morning, shortly after eight o'clock, the steamer
Redwing, commanded by Lieutenant Tudor, went down to
the Sloync, for the purpose of conveying Commodore Sir
Charles Napier from the Oriental, where he has for some
days been imprisoned under the quarantine laws, to the
George's Pierhead. No time was lost by one who so well
understands the value of that important commodity, and who
has ever shown so much readiness to take it by the forelock.
The gallant Commodore transferred himself to the Redwing
immediately, and the consequence was that he approached the
pier long before the hour announced for his landing. It was
officially stated, on Sunday, that the veteran would debark at
ten o'clock : the Redwing reached the landing place at a few
minutes past nine. Had the landing taken place at the time
appointed, there might have been more present, but the mul-
titude could scarcely have evinced greater enthusiasm. A
deputation of the committee appointed for the purpose bad
proceeded from the Town-hall between eight and nine o'clock,
accompanied by a band of music. The effect of this was to
gather a large concourse of people, while many others had
rushed to the pier, at an early hour, for the purpose of making
sure of a good view.

The gallant Commodore was received, on his landing, by
loud acclamations from all present, and he proceeded, accom-
panied by the band playing (of course) " See the conquering
hero," the deputation, and a vast crowd, to the Town-hall.
The procession was a triumphal one all the way. Flags were
hoisted on the shipping, from several warehouses and build-
ings, and the royal standard fluttered over the Town-hall.
The bells also rang merrily in various parts of the town. The
British ensign floated over the Custom-house. The Com-
modore is of moderate stature, but of a firm and athletic
figure, indicating great activity, and a capability of enduring
much fatigue. He has a full, good-humoured, and intelli-
gent countenance.
At the Town-hall Sir Charles was received by the Mayor,
and, on appearing before the vast crowd assembled in Castle-
street, was received with loud acclamations, which lasted for
several minutes.

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The M ANOR then presented himself, and said he had the
pleasure of acquainting his fellow-townsmen that the gallant
commodore who had so greatly distinguished himself during
the late operations in Syria, had just been released from
quarantine, and was now before them. (Loud cheers.)
The gallant and distinguished officer would perhaps say a few
words to them, but his time was rather limited. He would,
however, have great pleasure in meeting the inhabitants of
Liverpool, at one o'clock, upon the area of the Exchange.
(Cheers.) His worship then introduced Commodore Napier,
who was received with unbounded cheering.
Commodore NAPIER, after bowing to the assembled
crowds, said he felt deeply honoured by the marks of atten-
tion which had been paid to him since his arrival in this
country. lam sure, he concluded, I shall always, to the
last day of my death—(laughter)—l mean my life, return my
thanks to the inhabitants of Liverpool. (Great cheering.)
The Mayor, Commodore Napier, and the gentlemen pre-
sent, then retired. In a few minutes afterwards the Mayor's
carriage was prepared, for the purpose of his worship shew-
ing the gallant commodore a few of the lions of Liverpool.
Immediately after the departure of Commodore Napier to
the Adelphi Hotel, the Mayor caused a circular, of which
the following is a copy, to be sent round to the members of
the Town Council :

" The Mayor directs the Council to be apprised, that it is
this instant arranged, that the Address to Sir CHARLES
NAPIER, K.C.8., is to be presented at one o'clock to-day,
at the Adelphi ;..at which time and place the Mayor would be
honoured by the presence of the Members of the Council.
" RD. RADCLIFFE.
" Ten o'clock, A.M., 19th April, 1841."
Copies of the above were also posted on the doors of the
Towm-hall.

At one o'clock the Mayor, accompanied by several mem-
bers of the Council, waited on Commodore Napier at the
Adelphi Hotel. There were then present all the members of
the Council, and several gentlemen of the town, besides Ma-
jor-General Napier, Sir Thomas Ussher, Captain Bradley,
Lieutenant Johnson, &c. &c.
The MAYoe. having taken his seat, with the gallant Com-
modore at his right hand, addressed the Council as follows :
—Gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you Commodore Sir
Charles Napier.—(Cheers.) Sir Charles Napier, I congra-
tulate you upon your arrival in this country, after a series of
victories which will hand your name down to posterity as one
of the greatest heroes and one of the greatest negociators of
the hurnau race, after having terminated a short but success-
ful war in an honourable pence. (Cheers.) Sir, upon behalf
of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of Liverpool, I
have the honour to present you with an Address from that
body. With your permission I will read it. The Mayor
then read the following Address :

" TO COMMODORE SIR CHARLES NAPIER, K.C.B.
" We, the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of Liverpool,
beg to offer you our sincere congratulations on your arrival in
this country. We gladly avail ourselves of this opportunity
of expressing the high admiration with which we regard your
valour as a warrior and your ability as a negociator, and of
declaring the feelings of pride and satisfaction with which we
hail your return after a career of glory, whereby the naval
supremacy of her Majesty's arms has been upheld, the best
interests of commerce sustained, and the peace of Europe
preserved.
" Y our example will have its influence on the distinguished
service to which you belong ; and, under the direction of
commanders like yourself our navy will always be ready to
maintain the honour and independence of our country, and
to promote the happiness and peace of the civilized world.
" Given under the common seal of the borough, the 14th
of April, 1841."
Commodore NAPIER then received the address, and replied
as follows :—Mr. Mayor and gentlemen, it is with the great-
est pleasure I return you my thanks for the very kind man-
ner in which you have received me in Liverpool. I have not
words sufficient to express to you how sensible I feel of your
kindness ; and for any services I have been able to perform,
either as a naval or a military officer, or as a negociator, as
you have been pleased to call me, I have been very well re-
warded by the kindness I have met with from you this day.
(Cheers.) I am happy to say, that after the long peace we
have had, you have no reason to fear that the naval service
of this country has in the least fallen into disgrace on that oc-
casion ; for throughout our campaign, though very short, I
never saw more zeal, capacity, or courage displayed by the
British navy. (Cheers.) Rely upon it, there are many
officers as capable of performing that service as I was ; and
that, should ever war take place in any part of the world, you
will find those officers sufficient and able to keep up the glory
of the British navy and the superiority of this country.
(Loud cheers.) I return you my thanks for your great kind-
ness, and I always wish to see prosperity in the city of
Liverpool. (Loud cheers.)
The gentlemen of the council then separated. After
leaving the room, there being a great crowd outside the
hotel, it was arranged, that as they were very anxious to see
the gallant officer, he should say a few words to them.
The MAYOR, in a few words, introduced to the assemblage
the gallant commodore, who was received with loud and re-
peated cheers.
Commodore NAPIER said—On seeing so large a body of
my countrymen, I can only repeat what I before stated for
the kind reception you have given me, that the remembrance
of it will never be erased from my memory. (Cheers.) Gen-
tlemen, for any service I may have been enabled to render my
country, abroad, I am amply repaid by your kind welcome
this day. (Cheers.)
The gallant commodore then retired, as did those who
stood around him, amidst loud and prolonged shouts of ap-
probation.

Immediately afterwards the commodore, accompanied by
the naval officers who attended him, the mayor and members
of the council, and others, walked in procession down
Ranelagh-street, and up Church street and Lord-street,
towards the Town-hall. The whole line of street was densely
thronged, and many hundreds who were anxious to obtain a
sight of the gallant old commodore, pushed forward for this
purpose—but few of them, so dense was the assemblage,
were successful.

A. hasty repast having been concluded, at the Town-hall,
an adjournment took place to the great ball-room, from the
front of which the mayor again introduced Commodore
Napier, to an immense crowd in the area of the Exchange,
who hailed his appearance with enthusiastic cheers.
The MAYOR stated that it had been intended that their
gallant friend should address them from the foot of Nelson's
monument, but the numbers being so great that had been
found impossible. He begged to introduce to them Commo-
dore Napier, the distinguished commander of the British
navy in Egypt and Syria. (Immense cheers.)
Commodore NAPIER then presented himself, and was
greeted with renewed cheering. He said, gentlemen, it was
quite impossible for the Mayor of Liverpool to have brought
me to a more appropriate place to thank you all for the great
kindness I have received from you in this town, than at the
foot of Nelson's monument. (Great cheers.) I hope and I
trust, that so long as 1 shall live, and so long as we are
Englishmen, and so long as we are sailors, we shall vindi-
cate the character of our navy in defending our country, and
in benefitting our trade. (Cheers.) Gentlemen, I feel
obliged to work double-tide to-day, therefore I hope you will
not think I can address you at length. I now again return
you thanks for the great kindness you have shown me,
though I have not words sufficient to express what I feel
towards the inhabitants of Liverpool. (Great cheering,
during which the commodore retired.)
During the brief stay of the gallant Commodore at the
Town Hall, the Exchange News Room, which it was ex-
pected he would visit, became crowded' with the " broad
cloth" of the town ; and the Exchange area was also densely
thronged. It was thought that he would speak only in the
room, but after waiting for about a quarter o, an hour those
there congregated hurried out, the gallant admiral having
just made his appearance at the centre window of the great
ball room of the Town Hall, over the area. He was loudly
cheered, and bowing to the multitude, addressed them as
above reported.

"-We gallant commodore then proceeded with his friends to
the Exchange News Rooms, which was more thronged than
we remember to have ever seen it, the tables, chairs, counter,
&c. also bearing as many anxious spectators as would stand
upon them. The entrance of the gallant officer (about ten
minutes past two) was hailed by repeated hearty cheers, fol-

lowed by land clapping of hands. The crier of " the
bar! the bar," and also, " make a circle that he may be
heard," became frequent ; but such was the density of the
crowd, and the preoccupation of every elevated piece of
furniture, as well as the bar, that it was found impossible to
accommodate the commodore with a punt d'appin. whence
he would have the slightest chance of being beard. From
his low stature, too, comparatively few of them present could
obtain even a sight of his countenance. Under these circum-
stances the gallant officer, after returning the gratulations of
those who were fortunate enough to get close to him, was
fain to escape from the crowded room and return to the
Town-hall. In a few minutes afterwards, he entered the
Mayor's carriage, accompanied by some friends, and retired
to his hotel (the Adelphi), preparatory to attending the grand
entertainment of the evening.

THE DINNER.
The banquet, at the Royal Amphitheatre, was one of the
most splendid we remember to have witnessed, whether as
regards the size of " the house," and its appropriate decor-
ations ; the rank and standing of the guest; or, though last

mentioned not leant in estimation, the galaxy of beauty and

fashion that graced the whole range of boxes,—giving ample
indication of the truly British feeling that

" None but the brave deserve the fair."
It was announced that dinner would be on the table at six
o'clock ; but long before that hour, nearly the whole of
Great Charlotte and Roe streets presented long lines of

carriages, and many parties found their way into the house,
doubtless with a view to obtain good seats. The interest

excited by the occasion was such that hundreds of individuals,
many of them in the humbler walks of life, congregated
round the doors merely for the purpose of catching a glimpse
of the gallant Commodore as he entered, and honouring by

their cheers one of the most dauntless of his country's de-

fenders. We need scarcely add that when he alighted the
shouts were loud and long.
The Amphitheatre was admirably fitted up, under the
active superintendence of the committee, who, to the last

moment, were unceasing in their endeavours to render the
entertainment worthy of the occasion, and calculated to
gratify "national" and not party feelings. The whole was•
decorated with numerous flags bearing devices. At the back
of the stage (forming three sides of an octagon) were three
very large flags, one on the right representing " The Death
of Nelson ;" and that in the middle the Liverpool coat of
arms, with the motto " Town and Trade of Liverpool ;" and
that on the left, a figure of the Duke of Wellington on horse-
back, with the inscription " The hero of a hundred fights,—
defender of Old England's rights."
Immediately over the proscenium, and appended from the
lofty roof, was a beautiful and very large royal standard, of
rich silk, with the motto at top, " For God, our Queen, and
our country ;" and the words below, " Success to the ship-
wrights." Just below this, and immediately over the head
of the chairman and the guest, on each side of him, was sus-
pended a handsome large naval crown, embattled alternately

with a mast and sail and the stern of a ship of war, and surl

rounded at the lower part by a wreath of laurel

Prom this

crown were hung two flags, in a diagonal position, one on
each side. That on the right (in compliment to the gallant
commodore, who is a Portuguese admiral), was the Portu-
geese admiral's flag—white and blue horizontally—and in-
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scribed in gold, CAPE ST. VINCENT—BUSACO—PONZA

The corresponding flag, opposite, was the Commodore's
broad pendant, a red flag, bearing, in gold, the words,
WEST INDIES —BEYROUT— SIDON ST. JEAN DPACRE.

From each wing of the proscenium were appended two beau-
tiful banners, on poles surmounted by crowns. The lower
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banner on the right bore the arms of the Napier family,
quartered, and beautifully emblazoned, on a white ground,
with the word " Napier" at the top ; and at the bottom, the
forcible Scottish motto, " Ready, aye ready"—in French
parlance, " Toujours pros." The corresponding banner, on
the other side, contained the Arms of England, on an
heraldric shield, and surrounded by national flags and tro-
phies of war, with the motto, " England triumphant."
Over each of these the other banner on each side represented
a star, on a red ground radiated with gold, and in the centre
the inscription, " Napier and Victory," surrounded by a
wreath of laurel.

From one of the boxes was hung, an elegant silk standard
of England, and opposite to it the union jack. In front of
the gallery over the boxes was a splendid large flag—St.
George and the Dragon. Oa each side of this were two
small decorative flags, with wreaths, the one bearing the
word " Beyrout," asd the other, " Acre." Near the back
of the gallery, in the centre, was a very large flag, represent-
ing Neptune and the Triton supporting the British arms.

each side was hung an anticineTortuinese flag, with cas-
tellated arms of that country. The house was well lighted,
tad these decorations, together with those attached to the
louse itself, which are in the richest Moorish style of ara-
)esque, presented a very beautiful and even gorgeous ap-
)earance. •

The dinner was provided by Mr. Lynn, of the Waterloo
Hotel, and did much credit to his taste and judgment. All
the substantials and delicacies of the season were supplied in
abundance, and the confectionery, &c., was superb. The
latter were in keeping with the occasion, representing towns,
castles, and other warlike devices. The tables were nu-
merous both on the stage and in the pit, which was boarded
over to the same level. A cross table was placed in front of
the stage, running crossways, for the principal guests, and
on each side of the chair were two decorative triumphal
arches of sugar work, decorated with small silk flags, bearing
appropriate devices, the most elevated of whioh was—" The
Gallant Napier."
The chair was filled by Thomas Bolton, Esq., Mayor of
Liverpool. To his right sat the distinguished guest of the
evening, Commodore Napier, and Sir Charles Shaw ; on his
left Major-General Napier, (author of the Peninsular War,)
Commandant of the Northern Division of the Island. In

other parts of the room were Sir Thomas Usher, K.C.H.,
Captain Bradley, R.N., Lieutenant Johnson, Flag Lieutenant
to the Commodore ; Lieut. Pritchard, Lieut. Tudor, Lieut.
Patch, Lieut. Hancock, Lieut. Green, Captain Pazler, 10th
foot ; Colonel Wallace, of the Royal Bengal Service ; Lieut.
Ponsonby, Paymaster of the sth Fusileers ; Manackza Cur-
setza, a distinguished merchant and poet, of Bengal, Captain
Bevis, R.N., Edward Rushton. Esq., Stipendiary Magistrate

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of Liverpool ;R. Radcliffe, Esq., TOWn-cierk ; Raihbone,
Esq., J. B. Yates, Esq., James Aspinall, Esq., Charles
Booth, Esq., H. C. Lacy, Esq., James Aikin, Esq., Thos.
Sands, Esq.
The MAYOR said the first toast he had the honour of pro-

posing was one which, whether as related to their duty as
subjects, or to their gallantry as men, would, he was sure, be
there received with great satisfaction. (Cheers.) He would
therefore propose " The health of her most gracious Majesty
the Queen (cheers), and may she long be the grace and or-
nament of the court she now adorns" (three times three).
National Anthem, " God save the Queen"—all standing.
The next toast was " The health of his Royal Highness
Prince Albert, and the Princess Royal" (three times three).
Glee—" Hail! smiling morn."
The MAYOR next gave "The health of her Majesty the
Queen Dowager, and the other branches of the Royal Fa-
mily." (Loud cheers.)
Glee—" My dear Mistress."
The MAYOR said, the next toast which he had the honour
to propose, was one which was more immediately related to
the visit of the gallant gentleman whom they had the honour

of receiving as their guest. (Cheers.) He had the honour
of proposing the health of Commodore Sir Charles Napier.
(Renewed cheering.) His achievments in the East were
fresh in the recollection of the meeting ; they were indeed

more like witchcraft than the ordinary actions of human
beings. He had achieved within the period of one short
month what in former years would have occasioned years of
bloodshed.. He (the Mayor) believed the commodore had been
about forty years in the service of hislcountry ; and from his
youth upwards he had been distinguished for bravery, for
courage, and for enterprise which would carry his name down
to posterity as one of the greatest commanders the British navy
could boast of. (Cheers.) He had gained victories in the West
Indies, at Cape St. Vincent, upon the coast of Portugal, and
more recently the taking of Beirout, Sidon, and Acre.
(Cheers.) Although in the abstract he (the Mayor) was not
friendly to war, yet on occasions like this, when the honour,
or the interest of our country made it necessary, he would
be the first to join heartily in the wish that our arms might
be conducted by men like the gallant gentleman whom they
had that night the honour of meeting. (Loud cheers.) In past
years, and in periods, perhaps, within the recollection of most
present, we bad had Nelson in the navy, and Moore in the
army—(cheers) ; we have now living the Duke of Wellington
(an immense burst of cheers); and, though last not least, we
bad Sir Charles Napier (renewed cheers). He was proud to
have had the honour of having introduced this distinguished
commander, because his conduct had justified the hope that
whenever the occasion arose there would be found good men
and true to take the place of those who had gone before
(cheers). Their valiant friend the commodore was active in
his habits ; he was possessed of an active and a decisive
judgment; he was well acquainted with the modern arts of
war, and whenever there was occasion, in the discharge of
his duty, he shewed knowledge, skill, and decision—and
these qualities had been conspicuous in him during
the somewhat brief period of the last campaign. In
addition to these qualifications, which had distinguished
him, and made him the admiration of all the country, he had
united still stronger claims upon our attachment and regard.
In the exercise of the good sense he had shewn as a negoci-
ator, with a sound and large judgment, not angry or over-
bearing towards the opponent he had vanquished, he was
just and considerate, and he proposed only terms wl'ich
eventually were confirmed. (Cheers.) And as the en,.
all wars was peace, so he, by a short war, had brought about
peace in a few months, which threatened to be the beginning
of a long and extensive war. (Cheers.) That consideration
alone would justify them in thinking that this country was
deeply indebted to the distinguished part which their guest
had acted in that momentous crisis. His opponent was the
Pacha of Egypt, and, although an opponent, he hoped
he might be excused alluding on this occasion to the part
which that individual had been permitted to perform. In
this country we had derived great benefits from his system,
particularly in allowing us to go through his territories to
India when we were at war with him—(hear)—conduct which
entitled him to the gratitude of Englishmen, and the admira-
tion of every just and noble-minded man in the world. (Loud
cheers.) In giving a view of the career and the conduct of
the distinguished guest whom they had the honour to enter-
tain, he (the Mayor) was conscious that he was unable to
render justice to his merits, and he sincerely regretted
that that chair was not on that occasion filled by some
one who would do more justice to the claim of the gal-
lant commodore upon them. (Cheers.) But however much
he regretted his inability, he would hold sincerely and man-
fully that their gratitude and justice was due to their honour-
able guest, and that he was entitled to the gratitude not only
of this country, but of the world at large. (Cheers.) He
might have seemed niggardly of his praise. If he had, he
assured the meeting he had no such feeling, and he hoped
they would attribute it to his not being used to address pub-
lic assemblies at any length. His worship, after some more
observations of the like import, gave " Our distinguished
guest; may our commanders imitate his courage in battle,
and in his skill and decision in the service of his country ;
and may his efforts be attended with honourable peace."
(Loud cheers.)
Commodore NAPIER on rising to reply was very warmly
greeted. He said, that when a man was placed in the situa-
tion he had been that evening, it was often the custom for
him to say he could not return thanks for the honour done
to him. (Cheers.) But when he looked around him and
saw six hundred gentlemen who had done him the honour to
meet him, and that circle of ladies who had thrown around
the meeting their spells to charm their hearts, he could not
find words to say how grateful bad been the day of his re-
ception in this great commercial city, and how much obliged
he was to the gentlemen who had that evening so handsomely
received the toast of his health. This was not the first time
he bad been in Liverpool. He had the honour of being here
some years ago when Marshal Soult—an old warrior who had
had been fighting all his life against England, and who was,
nevertheless, received as such an individual would be who
had justly distinguished the English character. He did not
think he went too far in stating that the manner in which
this town received Marshal Soult, had been one of the great-
est causes of the preservation of peace between this
country and France. (Cheers.) If they had received
Marshal Soult as they had, after he had been fighting
all his life againstthis country, it was not at all surprising
that they should so receive him who had been fighting all
his life for his country. (Cheers.) He had been placed in
peculiar circumstances. He was in the Mediterranean when
the insurrection in Syria began ; it was an insurrection
against his friend Mehemet Ali, and he was proud to say
that Mehemet Ali was his friend. Mehemet Ali did not
understand the proper way of governing and managing
Syria; he wanted a proper administration and instruction
that our brother Christians in Syria were to be governed.
They rebelled justly against him ; but Mehemet who !was a
very vigorous and active man was determined to put down
that insurrection, and, to the astonishment of all Europe, he
put it down expeditiously, and he (Commodore Napier)
though he was bound in justice to say that he had put down
that insurrection in the most moderate manner he ever saw.

(Cheers.) With the exception of one day, he did not believe.
there was one single act of tyranny or cruelty committed
against the inhabitants of Sydon. That insurrection cer-
tainly produced one thing ' • it certainly expedilet the minis-
ters of those countries and of the four powers to sign the
treaty of the 13th July, for the liberation of Syria from the
" tyranny of his friend, Mehemet Ali." He happened to be
placed in that situation as second naval officer upon the coast
of Syria. The treaty arrived upon the 10th of September,
and there was very little time to be lost (hear) ; it was
necessary to carry the thing through. (Hear, hear, and
loud cheers.) They had double tide work, and he was placed
in the situation of both admiral and general, and obliged to
do the duty of both to the best of his knowledge and belief.
(Cheers.) He was very happy to say that in the course of
one month alone—one short month—they succeeded in driv-
ing a very large force—a force of £lOO,OOO men—out of Syria,
and in liberating the inhabitants of Lebanon. (Cheers.)
The business still was not over. He had a very small
force of only 10,000 men, whilst Mehemet Ali had 50,000 or
60,000. Shortly after the taking of Acre he went to Alexan-
dria ; he saw the paella, and he told him he meant to carry into
execution the treaty of the 15th July. He (Commodore Na-
pier) took upon himself the very great responsibility,.without
instructions either from the government, or advises from the
commander-in-chief, to send to Mehemet Ali and proffer to
him peace. After two or three day's discussion of one sort
or another—in four days peace was made and signed.
(Cheers.) He thought the war in Egypt and in Syria was
then at an end; but when the treaty went to Constantino-
ple it was repudiated. protested against by the ministers, up-
set by the authorities in Syria, and the whole business
was abandoned, and had to be begun again. (Hear.)
But he did hope and trust, notwithstanding all this,
notwithstanding Syria had submitted, and notwithstand-
ing terms had been sent to Mehemet Ali, which he could
not accept without throwing the whole of his country into
rebellion—without causingdissensions, discord, and rebellion
in his family. He (the commodore) thought he had done
perfectly right to reject those terms with scorn ; but by the
liberal terms—the terms he accepted—he opened his trade, he
gave up monopolies, he gave up the slave trade. (Cheers.)
All this only he asked for ; " let me," he said, " devote my-
self to improve Egypt. I have given up all ideas of conquest.
He was sorry to say it, but it was his duty to say it plainly,
honestly, and straightforward, that from the beginning Me-
hemet Ali had given no provocation, but had earnestly
endeavoured to carry out the treaty of the 15th July.
He sent in his submission—he gave up the fleet,
and isi fact put himself in complete submission to
the Sultan his master. Loud cheers.) But the Porte was
ill-advised—by whom it was not for him to say at that
moment. It was advised, not to attack him in Syria if strong,
but if he was not strong, to attack him. (Hear, hear.)
The whole of Syria was evacuated in consequence of the
treaty, and they had a right to expect that honour and jus-
tice would be done to Mehemet Ali. The gallant Com-
modore went on to shew the injustice of the treatment of the
Paella of Egypt.
The Mayor proposed the health of the army and navy,
coupling with it Major-general Napier, commandant of tne
northern district, and Sir Thomas Ussher.

Gen. NAPIER returned thanks in a very eloquent speech,
on the part of the army.

Sir THOMAS USHER returned thanks on the part of the

The other toast were our East Indian Army, which was
replied to by Col. Wallace, the Lord-lieutenant, the High
Sheriff, and other toasts of an ordinary description ; and the
t.smably dispersed at half-past ten.