The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-05-17 00:00:00

GRAND PROTESTANT TEA-PARTY,
LAST NIGHT.

A grand Protestant tea-party, in connexion with Lodge No.
22 of Loyal Orangemen, was held last night in the Concert-
hall,Lord Nelson-street. There was a very-numerous attendance.
Letters of apology, regretting their inability to attend the
meeting, had been received from the following clergymen :
R. P. Blakeney, D. James, S. B. Sutton, H. Marten, S. Fenton,
S. Minton, Szc._ Tea being over,

The Rei. G. L. launAain. one of the Curates of St. John's
Church, proposed that the Rev. W. F. TAYLOR take the chair.
The Rev. J. WOODHOUSE, Curate of All Saints, seconded the
motion, which was carried with acclamation.
The CHAIRMAN opened the proceedings by calling upon the
company to sing a hymn appropriate to the occasion. After
the singing of the hymn, the Chairman said it gave him very
great pleasure to have the privilege of presiding on the present
occasion, at a meeting for the most part, he perceived, com-
posed of loyal Orangemen. (Cheers.) He knew of nobody
more loyal than Orangemen. They were the very impersona-
tion of loyalty. When we looked into their book of laws,
rules, and regulations, we could there find nothing but the purest
principles of devotion to the Crown and the Church, attach-
ment to the Constitution, and the country at large. (Loud
cheers.) And although there might be some present who were
not formally connected with the body, yet he did not believe
that there was one amongst them who was not an Orange.
man in heart and principle; for he was prepared to prove that
no man could be a sound Churchman—yea, he might use a
wider designation, and say that no man could be a sound
Englishman and a really true Briton who was not in principle
an Orangeman. The principles of Orangemen were essentially
British. What were the principles which made this country
great and free? those of attachment to our Bible, and a deter-
mination to resist all foreign jurisdiction, all foreign usurpa-
tion and dominion, and a determination to avow for ourselves
and our children, and our country at large, the inalienable
right of every free-born Briton to read in his own tongue the
wonderful works of God, (Hear, hear, and cheers.) These
were the principles of Orangemen, and a man must have pro-
fessed them before he could be admitted into the body. Why
was it, then, that such a body as this was. not more supported
than it was 7 Why was it that many were so apt to charge on
the society principles which they abominated and dis-
avowed ?. (Hear, hear.) It was because there was so
much ignorance respecting them, and because there were
men who gave distorted views which they laid to the
charge of Orangemen, but which were not held by that body.
(Loud cheers.) As he had said, every man who was devoted to
the Church and the Constitution, was essentially in his heart
an Orangeman. (Cheers.) Would that those principles were
in the hearts of our legislators when they were called upon to
govern this kingdom. The principles of the biblo had made
this country what she-was; and, just as those principles were
held dear to our hearts and carried out in our lives.
and manifested by our legislators when they were called
upon in their places in parliament, to legislate for
our country, its that proportion would our country ascend
in the scale of nations, and continue to be the envy
of the world. (Cheers..) But mach was to be done before we
could expect to find'matters in that state. It was true there
had been some steps-taken in the right direction of late; but
no thanks to those who'were at present guiding the affairs of
the country. (Loud cheers;) It svaa true that the Jew Bill had
been rejected by a large majority of the House of Lords—a
larger tnajority than before—(hear, hear)—and he trusted it
would now be laid aside for ever, and. that no more atter-I*th'
would be made by those' who' wished to unchristianize the
nation, by doing away with the words required to be affirmed'
by all our legislators "on the true faith of a Christian." (Hear,:
hear.) There was another measure of importance, which had,
been carried despite of the Government—(loud cheers)—and
that was Mr. Chambers's motion to institute an inquiry into
the state of nunneries in IlliS"COßtarY.. (Hear, hear.) It
was-said in the newspapers that before Mr. Chambers
brought the bill forward in the House of Commons
he seat a copy of it to Lord! John Russell; in order that he
might read it, but that Lord,John Russell refused to read it,
as he said he was going to oppose it. (Shame.) The princi-
ples-of that Bill had also been supported in the House of Lords
by an 'Archbishop, who had cot been particularly forward in
opposing Popery, but who ha-d come forward at last. That
dignitary had made a speech in the House of Lords on nun-
neries'a•and had stated that they should be open Ha the inspec-
tion of the Magistrates. (Hear, hear,, and cheers.) The
speaker; -in continuation, pointerrout the monstrous evils con-
nected with the existence of nunneries; and having made some
appropriate remarks on the abominations of Maynooth, con-
tending that it was inconsistent to spend the money,of a free
Protestant people in endowing it, he concluded by a few prac-
tical observations in connection. with the festive* occasion
which had called them together. He resumed Isis-seat amidst
loud cheering.
Air, " Rule Britannia," the company joining in chorus.
The Rea; W. SHEPHERD next addressed the meeting, and
remarked that the body of Orangemen was a scriptnraatody,
which had'been much misrepresented. (Hear, hear.) Speak-
ing of Oxford, -Mr. Shepherd said he was a native of •OXford,
born and eddcated in that fallen city'—(hear, -hear)—aral he
could assure'thein that it was melancholy to see the Jeznit-like
manner in which young clergymen were now trained there, for
the Protestant Church of England. (Hear, hear.) In illustra-
tion of what' was going on at Oxford, .the speaker said lie had
seen (what was- generally not known). in that city clergy-
men, belonging to the Church of England, coming from
the colleges- in their canonicals, and. going to the ROrnan
Catholic chapel there to celebrate mass. (Sensation.) ' it
was true that 'many of those clergymen had had the honesty
to leave the Protestant Church, and 'gone where they were
wanted, to Rome; but many treacherous ones still remained
amongst us. (Hear, hear.) But, in speaking thus of Oxford,
they could not but weep over her when they rejected that she
contained the ashes of Cranmer, Ridley,- and Latimer, who
shed their blood in defence of the Protestant faith, and were
executed at Oxford. (Hear, hear.) Mr.: Shepherd concluded
by an eloquent defence of the loyalty and strong Protestant
Mr. CLARE then addressed the meeting in a truly loyal and
patriotic speech, which frequently elicited enthusiastic ap-
principles which -were the leading characteristics of Orangemen. .
plause during its delivery.
Other speeches were delivered, and the proceedings were-
brought to a close a little after ten o'clock, after a vote -of
thanks to the-chairman, which was acknowledged in suiteale-
terms

PLEASURE-TRIP BY THE PRINCESS

ROYAL.

A trip by sea to the Menai Straits along the mag&ii.a
cent and pietaresque coast of Wales is always an attrac-
tion, but was more especially so on Wednesday last, and
will long be reckoned among the pleasures of memory by
those who were present on the occasion. in the first place,
the weather ;as the finest which we have, perhaps, experi.
enced this year, and the trip was on board the steam-ship
Princess Royal, belonging to the Liverpool and Glasgow•
Royal Steam packet Company, a vessel which, for speed,
comfort, and •sea-going qualities yields to none which,
leaves the Mersey. It is a singe;ar and interesting ;it
cumstance in connection with the Princess Royal, that
although she was built twelve years ago, in the infancy- of
iron ship-building, and notwithstanding the many :ID--
provements which have since been made, she has not
been surpassed, of which the numerous party on Wedges-
day last had ample proof, and her voyages between the
Mersey and: the Clyde are performed with a speed and
punctuality equal to railway travelling. She had lately
been in dock for a thorough overhaul, when it was found
that not a plate was defective, and with the exception of
her keel, which had been rubbed in the Clyde, re-paint-
ing, and cabin decorations, ware all that were needed ;
and having undergone a complete refit, she was brought
out of dock. on Tuesday, and the following day was- de-
voted to a pleasure-trip to the Menai Straits, preparatory
to her resuming her station on the Glasgow line on Thurs-
day. Accordingly, a numerous- party of gentleman and
ladies assembled on board by invitation, and shortly after
ten o'clock she started. Every attention had been paid
to the comfort and convenience of the guests. An effi-
cient band of music was stationed on the deck, and the
easy though rapid motion of the vessel as she glided past
the beautiful Welsh coast made the voyage a really de-
lightful one. At twelve o'clock the party sat down to
luncheon, immediately after which dancing commenced
on deck, and continued at intervals to the end of the voy-
age. At three o'clock the. Princess Royal lay_snugly at
anchor, close under the Menai-bridge, the distance from
the dock tower having bean accomplished in three hours
and lifty minutes, giving a speed of upwards of 14.1 miles
per hour against the tide. It having been announced
that the vessel would return at five o'clock, most of the
company went on shore, and visited the suspension and
tubular bridges.
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On their return the, ship started for home, and at six
o'clock the company sat down to an excellent dinner,
presided over by Mr. Lamont, the active and indefatiga-
ble Liverpool representative of the Glasgow.and Liverpool
Royal Steam-packet Company. Amongst the party were
Provost Mills, of Glasgow ; Mr. Balfour,. of the firm of
Heugh, Balfour, and Co., of Manchester; Mr. John,
Lear ; Mr. John Williams ; Mr. and Mrs. Kelly ; Mr.
Alanson ; Mr. Knox ; Mr. and Mrs. R. Cochran ; Mr.
and Mrs. B. Thomson ; Mr. J. H. Hind ; Mr. and Mrs.
James Elliott ;. Mr. and Miss Binks ; Mr. and Mrs.
Tamplin ; Mr. and Mrs. Sorley ; Mr..3vvire ; Mr. Merry-
lees ; Mr. Spalding Mr. Muir ; Mr. A. Robertson Mr.
Arnott ; Mr., and Mrs. Jones ; Mr. Schroder ; Mr. T.
Warburton, &c.—The Chairman, after the usual loyal
toasts, proposed "The town and trade of Liverpool-,"' to
which M. Arnott responded, and briefly noticed the
rapid strides Liverpool had taken during that period, and,
expressed a belief that the energes of her traders would
render her second to none.—The toast of " Prosperity
to the city and trade of Manchester" was acknowledged
by Mr. Balfour, who complimented Mr. Lamont upon
the prompt and efficient manner in which he had per-
formed his duties in connexion with the company he
represented.—The next toast the chairman: said,. carried
him back to the town in which he spent his early years—
the city of Glasgow—which, was rising mast rapidly both
in population and traffic.

. .
Mr. MILLS, the Provost of Glasgow, in responding,
said that thirty-five years ago, he started the idea of
steam navigation between the Clyde and Liverpool. In
the month of August, 1818, in conjunction with a few
friends, he started the steamer Robert Bruce, which was
considered one of the lions of the day. Her buethen was
about 180 tons, and she had some 70, or 80 horse-power.
Although the water was smooth, she occupied 52 hours
on the passage ; but from that a deduction must be made,
for when she reached the Mull of Galloway, it was found
necessary to give her a rest for four hours, until the fire
was drawn out and the flues cleaned. Like the results to
most pioneers, they found the trade unprofitable, while
the present generation were reaping the benefits of their
early efforts.

Mr. LAMONT acknowledged the toast of " The Pro-
prietors of the Liverpool and Glasgow Royal Steam-
packet Company," and said it was the desire of that
company to extend and promote the trade between
Liverpool and Glasgow-. Referring to the Princess Royal,
he said that twelve years ago her first trip was made.
Messrs. Todd and M`Gregor, who constructed her ma-
chinery, thought that it would be at least three years
before any steamer would be built which could surpass
her in speed ; but there was not a steamer now trading to
the Mersey that could beat her. She had been carefully
examined, and her condition was so good, that he believed
that twelve years hence she would class A 1 for twelve
years more. He directed special attention to the accom-
modation now for the first time given to steerage passen-
gers. A commodious cabin had been erected upon deck,
with tables and seats, so as to afford protection from the
weather, and he hoped the example would speedily be
followed by other steam-packet companies.
The last toast was that of Captain Fraser, the com-
mander of the Princess Royal, who was on deck, where a
festive party whom the spacious salcon could not contain
were assembled, under the able presidency of Mr. 'War-
burton. The Princess Royal reached the' Mersey soon
after nine o'clock, and the company finally separated,
after a day which will long be remembered.
The machinery has been examined and repaired under
the superintendence of Mr. James Jack, of the Victoria
Engine-works, Bootle-road. The paintings and decora-
tions are by Mr. John Bacon, and the upholstery by Mr.
A. Blain, all done with taste and elegance. The banquet
was prepared and served by the regular servants of the
company, and displayed that skill in the culinary depart-
ment for which the Scotch steamers have long been famous.

ECONOMICAL VESTS.—We were much amused the other
day in being shown a novel article in wearing apparel, a
vest containing eight in one, invented by Mr. Levi, of
South John-street.