The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-12-04 00:00:00

ADDRESS TO THE QUEEN

Sir J. WALMSLEY said, that if any apology were neces-
sary for taking the course he intended, he apprehended' it
would be found in the fact that he had consulted the wishes
of every member of the council in giving the present notice.
(Hear.) He believed he was correct in saying that there
VMS but one feeling on this subject, that of joining in loyalty
and affection to her Majesty and her illustrious consort, on
the occasion of an event having taken place that was calcu-
lated to increase her happiness, consolidate the succession to
the throne, and unite the affections of the people to a sove-
reign, not more illustrious from her high station than she
was from her public and private virtues. (Hear.) She had
evinced such a power, wisdom, and aptitude, beyond her
years, that he was sure there was not one who listened to
him that would not say we had great reason, indeed, to join
in expressions of loyalty and gratitude to that beloved
monarch. The wisdom and zeal she had already displayed
were worthy of the highest commendation, and gave abun-
dant promise that the good seed so well sown by her excel-
lent mother would issue in a luxuriant harvest, and that her
people would never have less cause than they had at pre-
sent to unite in expression of loyalty, gratitude, and affection
towards her. He begged, therefore, to move—" That a
dutiful and loyal address be presented to her Majesty, on
the occasion of the birth of a princess ; and also that an ap-
propriate address be presented to his Royal Highness Prince
Albert, and the Duchess of Kent."
Mr. H. LAWRENCE wished :the seconding the of motion
had fallen into abler hands, but as only one feeling could pre-
vail on the occasion, he would not detain them longer, after
the eloquent language they had just heard, than to second
Sir Joshua's proposition, which he did with great pleasure.
(Hear.)
The motion having been carried,
Sir J. WALMSLEY proposed the adoption of the following
address to the Queen :
" TO HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA.
" The dutiful Address of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur-

gesses of the Borough of Liverpool

" May it please your Majesty,__ 'e, the mayor, alderman,
and burgesses of the borough of Liverpool, approach your
Majesty with the sincere expression of our dutiful attach-
ment to your Majesty's person and to the constitution, and
to offer our warmest and most heartfelt congratulations on
the happy event of the birth of a daughter, heiress presump-
tive to the throne of this realm.
" We pray the Great Disposer of Events that your Ma-
jesty's valuable life, and that of your illustrious consort, may
long be spared, and that the young Princess may have the
advantage of being guided and directed in her infant and
riper years, by a sovereign distinguished for her domestic
virtues, proud of her country's iappiness and glory, and
whose highest abmition is to reign in the hearts of her
people.
" Given under the seal of the borough," &c.
Mr. GLADSTONE said it was as good an address as could
well be proposed. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. H. LAWRENCE seconded it adoption, after which it
was carried unanimously.

ADDRESS TO PRINCE ALBERT.
Sir J. NVAtrdsLEY then proposed the adoption of an ad-
dress to Prince Albert.

LAWRENCE seconded the motion, which was