The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-06-19 00:00:00

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.-TUESDAY.

THE QUEEN V. THE EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY.
Lord Denman delivered judgment in this case. It was an
application for a mandamus commanding the defendants to
purchase lands and to complete the railway. One of the ob-
jections taken was, that this court had not power to interfere
by mandamus. The court was of opinion that it had full povyer
to interfere, but it would not exercise a summary jurisdiction
unless good cause was shown for its interference. Such was
not the case in the present instance. The directors might have
refused, for anything that appeared to the contrary, to pur-
chase the lands, on account of the very high prices demanded
for them, or of a temporary want of funds. That was not a
sufficient ground, and the rule must therefore be discharged-
-Rule discharged.

Cork contains a population of 30,000 Protestants.

THE AMERICAN HUNTERS' ASSOCIATION.—The mys-
terious compact known by the name of the Hunter's Asso-
ciation, was organised for the express purpose of invading
Canada, and the following details•will show the unexpected
strength of the confederacy :—Affirmations were made on
oath by various parties, that the whole number of American
citizens enrolled in this unholy league amounted to no less
than 200,000, of whom 25,000 or 30,000 effective men, in-
cluding a corpse of 600 Kentucky riflemen, and a body of
Indians, had pledged themselves to march upon the province,
whensoever required. But judging by results, allowance
must be made for error or exaggerations in this statement,
since in no case of actual invasion did the ascertained number
of individuals exceed 400 or 500 men ; though, on the other
hand, it must be considered that these were sent forward as
a sort of advanced guard, to try what number of Canadians
would be disposed to join them when landed in that province,
and that thousands were in readiness on the opposite shore,
to follow them across the river, should success attend their
first efforts. By the majority of those concerned in it, there
can be no doubt that this scheme of wholesale invasion was
held to be infallible ; while large sums have been actually
embarked in it as a profitable investment, the result was
watched with intense anxiety, such as Americans intent on
gain are capable of feeling. From facts which afterwards
transpired, so sanguine would many seem to have been of a
favourable issue to the enterprise, that the father of one man
who had enlisted as a recruit, but was afterwards prevented,
by illness or some other cause, from marching when required,
actually took his place rather than his son should forego the
advantages anticipate to accrue to him from the expedition.
That much delusion was practised on the credulous and inex-
perienced; that many- plunged te'te biasse'e into the scheme
without the least reflection, or misled by a false enthusiasm ;
and that the confederates in the States and the disaffected in
Canada were unconsciously deceiving one another, by crro..
neous estimates and misplaced reliances, as the time
proof of action
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PUBLIC MEETING TO ADDRESS THE QUEEN:

Pursuppt to a-requisition Lick' res.se4l to the-lilayorra public
meetinetf theinhabitants of Li,vcrpool was held in the Ses-
sions-house on Wednesday, at one o'clock, for the purpose
of addressing her Majesty upon the happy escape of, herself
and her illustrious consort from death by the hands of an
assassin. - The room was completely filled by men of all
parties. The chair was talcen Worship the Mayor,
.on the left of whom sat the Rev. Rector Campbell; neat to
the rev. rector, sat Nicholas Robinson, Esq., the Rev. Hugh
M`Neila, David Hodgson, Esq., and Jacques Myers, Esq.
On the rlibt of the Mayw sat Hugh Thrnby, Esq., oseph
Brooks Yates, Esq., Henry Ilolmes, Esq.,• and the Rev.
Dr. Ralph. In other parts of the court were observed, the
ReNi. Rector Brooks, Rev. J. B. Monk, Messrs. Priestley,
J. Smith, W. Earle, H.*Earle, Sands, RoSson, W. Rathbone,
T. Rathbone, Rushton, Bushell, Barker, Logan, Higgins,
Duncari,:.\T. Brown, Neil Son, Jordan, Sheil,,Jos. Hornby,
iikin,„ Bolton, G. H. Lawrence, and Barclay.
The TOWN-CLERK baying rend the names of the requisi-

tionists,
The Mayon rose amidst loud cheers. They would have
ascertained, from the named just read as having signed the
requieition in compliance with which he had called this
rneeting„ that men of all parties united iu an express:on of
their abhorrence of the atrocious attempt upon the life of
our beloved Queen, in their desire to approach the throne
with -their heartfelt congratulations for her happy escape,
and in their sentiments of loyalty and affection for her sacred
person, We all felt that it was a disgrace to our country.
and to the age in which we lived, that one Could be found
base enough to raise his hand against a being
so Pe, so
lovely, so benevolent—against one who had ever
et evihcedlan
eanxioas desire for the welfare of her people. Lus 'Tido
the hope that it had been the act of one bereft of reason ;
and let us .unite in prayer to our Almighty Protector, that
he Will continue to shield and defend her from all her e.ne-
mies (cheers)-that she may enjoy a long and a eloriaus
reign, in the affections of her people, and dispensing.
the blessings of peace to all around her. (Continued cheers.)
Upon. an occasion like the present, it was not necessary for
him to give the meeting, a. single caution to abstain from
anything like local party or political expressions. He was
sure that caution Would be unnecessary,' especially at a time
when the question was the life of our beloved Sovereign.
(Hear.) • If we were to have rivalry, let that rivalry be in
shewing the greatest love and affection towards her. The
mayorsoncluded by calling upon the mover of the first re-
solution.
The 13/2V• JONATHAN BROOKS, Senior Rector of Liver-
pool, then stepped forward. It was with great satisfaction
and pleasure that he'accepted the office which the gentlemen
who had prepared the resolutions and who signed the reqoie
sition hade requested him to take—namely, the movieg of
the first resolution. The town of Liverpool had, upon all
occasions, been celebrated for its loyalty, and if ever there
was _an occasion which was eelaulated to call forth one
universal burst of loyalty from the town, it was an
the life
ee our constitutional sovereien was attemPta.d,and more par-
ticularraewnen tnat person was -a sentare.. (Cheers,) Having
read the resolution; which will'he found advertised, tlie rev.
gentleman proceeded to say, that he could not conceive any
necessity for him to follow it up by many remarks. Indeed,
under present circumstances they would be ill timed. That
wretched and unhappy man who had made the Attempt was
to hic:ps.,ar before the tribunal of his country to answer for it,
nnd it would be injudicious and ill placed for him to attempt
to observe on the crime itself, or on the individual commit-
ting it. till his guilt was proved. He would therefore merely
say, with regard to the first part of the resolution, there was
something so abhorrent to the best feelings of our nature,
something so much at variance with the hitherto acknow-
ledged character of the English people, that he really must
join in the last part of the resolution, its expressing his sur-
prise that any one should be found to make such an attempt.
(Hear.) He would also, upon the other part of the respite,
tion, say. that he thought it wisely embraced in it, " that this
act was prevented bye providential _interference." (Hear.)
lachenwe considered how premeditated was the design, when
we considered with what coolness and intrepidity the inten-
tion was attempted to be put into execution, and when we
considered how little aware were the intended victims of what
was intended to be perpetrated against them, ho did think we
could not but acknowledge the interference of a supesietend-
ing providence, who watches with equal solicitude and pare
over the greatest and the least of His cre'atures—(hear)—and
it was another instance of the truth of the declaration in the
Scriptures, that without his permission even a sparrow could
not fail upon the ercund. (Cheers.) Having made these
remarks upon the reselution itself, he should conclude by
moving it. (Applause.) -
Mr.. HUGH HoursorY seconded the resolution. If, upon
all occasions when it became his duty to address so large and
sn influential an assemblage as that before which he now
stood, he felt his inadequacy—his incompetency—to do so,
how much more must he fail upon this occasion, when they
who possessed the greatest powers of eloquence failed in giv-
ing expression to their feelings! (Hear, hear.) It would,
indeed, ill become him, especially, after the eloquent and
beautiful manner in which the Rector had :introduced the
subject, to' dilate upon the interesting theme which had
brought to*ther this uumerons assemblage of the inhabitants
of Liverpool. Were he to attempt to express those feel-
ings which, in common with every member of the assembly
—rather he ought to say in unison with every honest, loyal
subject throughout the British dominions—which animated
his heart upon,the occasion of her Majesty's escape from the
atrocious attempt made upon her life, he felt be should only
weaken those vivid emotions which the consciousness of her
Majesty's safety could not fail to excite in the breast of every
individual he was now addressing. (Hear.) The occasion
which had brought them together was one calculated to bring
forward mingled sentiments of regret and rejoicing. The
deepest regret, he should say, that there existed a being,
bearing the name of Englishman, so base and malignant as
to be found capable cf raising the assassin's arm against the
sacred, person of his Sovereign! (Hear.) We heard, indeed,
in other countries under despotic rulers, and in many previ-
ous periods of our own history, we read of acts of similar
atrocity ; but in all such cases there were some motives far
them, arising either out of the tyranny or licentiousness of
the monarch, or the weak ambition cr fanaticism of the as-
sassin, or they might be assassinated for their sanguinary
deeds.. In the present instance, however, it appeared almost
impossible to imagine any cane, excepting indeed insanity,
which could induce any human being to raise his arm, and
attempt the life of oue so young, so lovely, so innocent, and
surrounded, as she was, by all the sanctity which ever hung
overthe sacred person of majesty. (Hear.) But in a still
higher degree was this occasion calculated to call forth the
most lively joy, and most heartfelt gratitude, when we re-
fleeted upon the .awful state of distress into which the vast
population of these islands would have been plunged—the
universal cry of sorrow and wailing that would have arisen
throughout the length arid breadth of the British empire, had
it not pleased an and gracious Providence to protect
and preserve out' beloved Queen. (Hear.) What individual
among us could fail to be affected by the most deep and lively
sentiments of gratitude to that all-beneficent and all-beneyos
lent Being who, in shielding her life, had areserred the peace
and the tranquillity of this vast empire? (Cheers.)
The MAaOa then put the resolution, and it was unani-
mously carried.
Mr. WILLIAM BROWN, in moving the next resolution,
said that much as he deplored the -occasion that had
assembled the meeting together, he could not help rejoicing,
that rich and poor, young and old, men of all religious
peistrasions, and of all political parties most cordially united
inexpressing to their sovereign the pleasure they felt on her
escape from the traitorous attempt upon her life.—
(Cheers.) Mr. Broa then read the second resolution, and
concluded bsemoviag it. .
Mr. Ntcriorets latostrasoa. bad been deputed to second
the resolution just proposed by Mr. Brown ; and however
-distressing it might he to contemplate that a wretch could
he found in this couiery to raise his arm- against the life of
her most gracious Majesty, we bad abundant reason to be
grateful and thankful to Almighty God that it had pleased
him to arrest the arm of the assassin, and to preserve her
Majesty to a dutiful. loyal, and affectionate people. (Cheers.)
It was impossible to conceive that any man but a maniac
could be guilty of such an atrocious attack. Although that
did not immediately appear, yet he hoped, upon a future
examination into • this outrageous assault, that proofs of
• previous insanity would be found. It became the . duty of
• the: meeting, in accordance with the first resolution to ap-
proach the throne, to congratulate her Majesty ; and lie had
therefore great pleasure in seconding the resolution.
• ' The MArolt put it. and it was carried unanimously.
Th(-, Rev. HUGH Nei LE was called upon by the mayor to
move the next resolution. The appearance of the rev. gen,
tleman was the signal for some inflated radicals to create a
noise to prevent him hieing heard. The mayor, however-,
interfered, and calmness was restored. Mr. M'Neile then
spoke as follows—Mr. Mayor, it cannot but be painful to my
• feelings to find that, called upon by the chief magistrate of
• the town and appearing in answer to that call, my appearance
ahouldehaye caused tee slightest interruption to the unanimity
you had every reason to expect in a meeting like the present ;
.• and I wilt only say, with regard to the subject alluded to by
a prominent individual in that interruption, that I had no
snore reterence• to: her Nlajestv than any individual in this
room could have Lad, and I believe that the very persons who
said- I had and who have since repeated it, know they said
(.:cut uproar from the same quarter
what was not true.
which required thainterference of the mayor to stop.) Mr.
Mayor, proceeded toe rev. gentleman, I must throW myself
upon you and apologise fur any such remarks as these. I
should not have voluetecred to make them but in my own
dofence. I now tuna from the subject to the observations I
intended to make-when I had the honour of being called
neon. (Cheers.) Itis a subject on which we are compelled
to feelthe utter ineiletplacy of language to do justice to the
emotions of the heart. If instruction were to be offered to
• the ignorant, if argumentation were to be addressed to the
hesitating, if excite:ol%it were to be applied to the supine—
upon these, or .kio•tred topics of human intercourse, human
• language is su.;ficient,. medium of intercemmunion ; but
• now,• we have Ilene ef these. Our present feelings may well
be classed among those so beautifully described by Sir V.
Scot

" Some E.!eiings are to mortals given
With less of earth` in them, than heaven."
Devotedness of attuelimentunfeigned attacbment—to the
sacred person of uur 11:21oved Sovereign, and ardent pene-
trating gratitude fur he.. safety, to the great Preserver of
men, our Lord utoLSa.viatir-..icsus.Christ—these are feelings
with so much of Heaven to triers, thatiri vain shall the lan-
guage of the earth our to give them anything like an appro-
priate utterance. (Cheers.) Yes, sir, this is a subject upon
which the elaborate tongue of the most eloquent is reduced
to a level with the iiist ineiiv e exclamation of the simple. For,
o.ter the.most ye and comprehensive meditation upon
the,, trenteedous consequences to the . country which must
haveyesultedfrom success in the diabolical attempt upon her
:Majesty's life; altar anticipatin, with all the sagacity of po-
litical prophecy, tl,e, horrors at home and calamities over the
whole world whien have been the consequence of so
portentous a , a; the heart of the most. eloquent, I
say, can find no ;. vent for its deliverance out of the
terrible forboding.: c.!;:111 in the exclartiation of the simple—
an exclamation Whiell bursts instinctively, in simultaneous
extaey, froM thousands and tens of thousands—Thank God,
4,lth, 5, sgfe (Loud cheers.) Neither, sir, can piety the most
matured, as well as the most fervent, add anything to the in-
stinctive prayer of a grateful nature—God save the Queen !
(Immense applause.) If it he possible to enhance the inte-
rest excited by such a general view as this, the case specially
1)d-ore us contain,. tLe elements of seen increase ; for, sir, all
that I have saiu ,• :!nld have .been equally interesting to us
last year; and I ';.• well understood when I say it is
doubly interesting r.;, us now. (Cheers,) It is then, sir,
most fitting that a g.rateltil nation should have opportunities
afforded, through the length and breadth of it; for expressing
their heartfelt congratulations to their Queen, and thanksgiv-
ings to their God ; and I rejoice that in this town the invite,.
tion has been so prxiiptly given by you, sir, and so engin-
resPot.Ld to by this respectable and influential
meeting. I have be?i; requested to move that the following
address of congratulation be adopted
To her mast (:i-aekive 11,1ajes%y Victoria, Queen of the

Maier! Kih:,,dorn Crrat Britain and Ireland.
" We, youn• Maj2sty's naist i;utiful subjects, the inhabi-
tatris of Liverpott, most humbly approach your Majesty's
1-hrie.:C, with, joy alid satisfaction at your Majesty's escape
fronuthq attempt of au assassin—with the expression of our
horror and indignation at the atrocious offence against your
l;gjesty's sacred person, and with the tender of our sincere

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heamecit corig,r't,tulations to your Majesty and the coun-
try, that, by the.. intervention of an all-seeing Providence,
the lives of Or Majesty and of your illustrious Consort
have been -preserved from assassination.
We are roost .:ramous to declare to your -Majesty the
astonishment r,nd deep concern which we feel that there has
been found one -iu,t,ivit.Jal, v:;thin your Majesty's dominiops,
cari:ible of an attekte:..opnri yoili'.Majesty's sacred life—a life
-so dear to all your Alaji...4y's subjects, and so essential to the
interests and happiliessa thp.- reelm.
" At the foot of the threat, wk., beg to renew the sincere
And heartfelt:assurances of ,pur ,de,y,94;ed loyalty and attach.

spent to your itilajeate, offering up eura.st earnest prayers
to Almighty Clod, by whom kings and queens do reign, that
he will continue to watch over a life so dear to us ; that your
Majesty may long live to reign over a dutiful, loyal, and af-
fectionate people ; and that every blessing may attend your
Majesty and your illustrious Consort."
I will only add my cordial response from the heart to every
sentiment of affection, duty, loyalty, and attachment, both to
her majesty and to those glorious principles of civil-liberty
to which we are all attached as one man, which have placed
her illustrious family upon the throne of these realms.
(Loud cheers, mingled with hisses.) lam not prepared to
yield in loyalty to any man among her majesty's subjects—
(cheers)—and I can only regret I am justified m saying,
though I am grieved to say anything bearing the sound of
reproach to any man upon this occasion, that I believe no
man, however marked, would have been interfered with in
this room by those with whom I am in the habit of acting.
(Loud cheers.)
Mr. Was. RATIIBONE had great pleasure in consenting to
the request made upon him to second the resolution moved
by the Rev. Hugh M'Neilc. He hoped his friends who
heard tint would see that in this he was doing that which he
hoped they would follow, namely, to merge every other con-
sideration in the important object for which this meeting was
convened. (Hear, hear.) It could not be supposed he should
have consented to second a resolution moved by the Rev.
Hugh INl`Neile, unless it had been with a strong conviction
"of what was due from them as subjects who loved their sove-
reign ; and he hoped, therefore, his friends would, on this
occasion, consent to sink every difference. There were other
times for expressing their particular opinions ; let them be
expressed at those times, and not now when perfect unani-
mity was so desirable. (Hear, hear.) He felt that very few
words ought to be said on this occasion ; but for one he must
say he could not believe that any British subject, who was
not insane, should have been guilty of such an atrocious act.
A Voice—How can you speak for him
Mr. RATHBONE Would hot trouble the meeting long. Some
gentleman had said he should riot be interrupted by the other
side; he hoped he should not, for, let him tell them, he
could be put out. • He wanted to lay the principle down, that
our minds should not be accustomed to believe that such
atrocities could exist, because he was sadly afraid there were
other madmen besides this—if he were mad. (Hear, hear,
and,gorne observations from the crowd which we did not
hear.) They had mistaken his remark ; he did not intend it
to have such an application., He meant to, say that there
were other persons really insane, and who ought to be com-
mitted to Bedlam—who would, if they were acted upon,
readily make attacks upon the person of the Queen, and
who might be induced to do it, not from religious zeal or
political faction, but from a desire of the idle fame of going
down in the pages of history, (Hear.) In his conscience,
he believed thet there were men to be fmend who wonld
IYII-
- saerifice thsiffleive.s fur 019 cake or this idle gratifica-
tion. Now, he wished all those people who were in this
situation .to be placed in a strait-waistcoat, and the convic-
tion that they Would be, he believed, ould stop them from
doing these things. lie had great planUre in seconding the
resolution.
Mr. H. T. ATKINSON congratulated, the meeting upon
haying had the rare advantage of hearing the unequalled ta-
leuta Op rev, gentleman who moved the address. For
an exoidiom, b i (lldr, Atkinson) begged leave to state that
he bed nq reason. to Pifer go expose to that meeting for any
ambigiums phreseolegy lie might have fused elspyilhice. tie
felt Sure thet in coming forward after that gentleman, though
not with the same force or the same elaborate precision, he
should have credit when he said that there was not a man in
that assembly who felt more deeply than he did the lament-
able consequences which would have fallen upon the com-
monwealth of England if this most atrocious and treasonable
attack had been successful. And he reiterated the eloquent
aspirations of the rev. gentleman when he said, in the spirit
of humble thanksgiving, " Thanks be to God, for the in-
terests of England she is safe." (Hear.) He would, however,
ask that rev. gentler aa fropa whelp° did his appseheriaione
from the death of the Queen arise ? Did they arise from the
contending—. (Great uproar, and cries of " Question.")
The MAYOR called for silence, and requested the speaker
to abstain from all.personal remarks, either individually or
politically.
Mr. ATKINSON replied that it was his honest and firm in-
tention so to do. He contended that he was strictly in order.
it had been stated that consequences which language could
not deserihe would ensue to the country if the queen had
been removed, lie entering into these causes as ail gnglish
citizen at a public meeting, he only claimed fair play, in order
that by knowing them they might avoid their recurrence.
The feelings of political partisanship in this country some-
times rose to a very great length. It had risen—. (Loud
cries of " Question.") The gentleman who called out
" question" might reply if-he chose.
A Voice—We are not met here for discussion.
Mr. ATKINSON continued. He charged the fury and ex-
citement of faction as being one cause which had led to the
present attempt upon the life of the queen. (Uproar.)
Mr. GLAZEBROOK said it was impossible that unanimity,
which was so important on this occasion, could prevail so
long ass Mr. Atkinson we allowed to pursue the cotiree he
was taking,
The MAYOR—As soon as I have heard one word from Mr.
Atkinson that I think ought not to be addressed to this meet-
ing—as soon as lie commits himself, which Ido not believe
he will by any personal remarks, then I shall feel it my duty
to stop him.
Mr. GLAZEBROOK said he rose to order. Had the chair-
man laid it down as a rule, that every remark of a political
nature, involvin the conduct of parties in the country, should
be abstained from? (Cheers.) In Mr. Atkinson's remarks
there had been most insidious and most sinister•atteMpts to
implicate, most foully and most basely, the conduct of —.
(Uproar from the Whigs.)
The Mayon said if Mr. Glazebrook was speaking to order
he (the mayor) would hear him, but if he indulged in any
personal remarks he should feel it his duty to stop him,
Mr. GLAZEBROOK felt it was his duty to submit to the
chair. But, at the same time, he believed he was justified in
going as far as he had, in order to explain why he objected to
the course of observation which Mr. Atkinson had thought
it right to follow. If he had said anything objectionable, it
was because the topics on which he had been remarking were
themselves objectionable. (Hear, hear.) How was it possi-
ble, under such Circumstances, to abstain from such ob-
jectionable obvervations ? (Cheers.
Mr. terienesoN,*wbilst he admired the consummate cool-
ness of the gentleman who assumed the functions of the chair,
totally disputed the correctness of his observations. It was
the duty of a public meeting like this to strike out the causes
which were raid to have created the apprehensions felt of the
consequences, should the present sovereign of these realms
be removed by force or assassination. Be (Mr. Atkinson)
was deprecating the excitement of political partisanship which
had led to similar attempti in previous periods of our country's
history. The history of William the Third showed a striking
. example ; and it was our duty to expose the causes. it was
our duty, upon all occasions like the present, to deprecate any
such proceedings come from whatever individual they might.
in giving utterance to that expression he had discharged his
duty as a citizen. In conclusion, he would say that such
excitement and such language ought not to be tolerated, or
else the language of commiseration afterwards came to some-
thing like hypocrisy.
The MAYOR put the resolution, and it was carried.
Mr. JOHN TAYLOR moved the adoption of an address to
his Royal Highness Prince Albert; but before reading it he
was des us of snaking a few remarks upon the occasion of
this mg. No object could he so justifiable in a public
meeting as the encouragement of a spirit of loyalty and
attachment to our virtuous sovereign, for our present Queen
Victoria had shown ability and discernment beyond her years,
and such as we were not entitled to expect from her. She
had shown herself in the brightest character a sovereign
could wear, for she had shown herself to be the friend of
liberty, (Cheers.) As such it was the duty of every man
who valued life and liberty in his heart to cherish love for
her, and to give her encouragement whilst she continued
in that good course, which he had no doubt she would till
the end of life. (bond cheers.) The gentleman who
moved the address had given the slightest testimonial
of the merits of the Queen. Indeed, we had every rep-
son to be thankful to her Majesty for her just judgment
and discernment in selecting for herself a consort who, he
trusted, would always be found a true friend to the British
people. He (Mr. Taylor) confessed he felt particularly in-
terested for the man Prince Albert. He had come to our
country to receive our hospitality, and we pitied him. What
was the first public test he had of our k ndness ? Why that
he was shot at ! Now, he (Mr. Taylor) felt that it was im-
portant that Prince Albert should be assured that we were
not a nation of assassins, and that we were capable of show-
ing affection when affection was shown to us ; he therefore
begged to move that an address be presented to his royal
highness. ( Hear.) Having read the address, Mr. Taylor
proceeded to say, that at public meetings it was sometimes
seen that the effect of praises was not only towards the being
to whom they were addressed, but that they had also a
practical effect upon those who presented them. In the
same way, he trusted, this joining. together of all parties, as
it was said and as he believed, would have a Infest excellent
effect for the future; all men would now know, that Queen
Victoria was the Queen. He had thought some time ago
that there were men who were inclined to dispute it. lie
trusted those men were now undeceived, and that they would
know they were to bridle their tongues when they spoke of
their sovereign. (Hear.) Those men who had been sup-
ported at the expense of the country, and promoted to high
honours, and stations, and military commands, must now
know that their consequence was derived from her; and the
men who were deputed by their fellow-citizens as members
of parliament were not to hold forth language to make the
weak to fear, and themselves forget their duty. (Hear,
hear.) Surprise had been expressed that an individual
should have been found to do this atrocious deed ; but he con-
fessed lie was not surprised at it. There were in London two
millions of people in all stations, in all grades of circum-
stances, and of all k inds of disposition. The best of men might
be found there, and time worst—the wisest of men, and he was
afraid, there would also be a large collection of fools. Let
to isnest."rt7t ewi
multitude,se, and
bewarew ho t hbouuwg Ii t
they themselves
used
any
ambigu-
ous
u a(gcc
hiev
ei trhso. t proper explanations at the time it was
his)
orations, t uttered. language
g.
ric in the course of ttiamotufrofrucrubrublidnignga mbianrit-'dsurwhnetotu-
a nice expression ; but let him, explain, that he might not
cause another to do that against which he had a previous
horror.
ALEX.eh SMITH
eers.)
seconded the resolution.
T
MAYOR
put it, and it was unanimously ihr. e
•
Mr. SHELL, in proposing an address to the
illustrious
mo-
ther of the sovereign of these realms, felt it would
oouldbequite
reasoning to
i dee they
l of
.
unnecessary for him to• enter into any n
induce the meeting to adopt it. In the address t
in plain and simple language referred to the debt,sere
gratitude which the nation owed to the Duchess of r,e4t, npt
in a good humour, and he trusted it would
for having given us the Queen of England; because that was
matter purely accidental. (Loud laughter.) He was hennas
continue SD. .lle (graciousself iP
SUE.I a good humour at the
tion of our g sovereign, that he did not think
to see the meeting
preserve
it would be easy to put him out of it. We had escaped such
a diabolical calamity, that we must all feel truly rejoiced,
Mr. Sheil proceeded to eulogise the conduct of the Duchess
of Kent in the education of her Majesty, and after a flying
culogium upon the justice of civil and religious liberty, he
conchuled by moving an address to her royal highness.
Mr. F. JORDAN seconded the motion. It was carried
unanimously ,
Mr. RosaoN moved that the addresses agreed to by
.the
meeting be signed by the mayor on its behalf, and sent for pre-
sentation to the members for the borough.
Mr. SANDS seconded the mOtidh, and it was unanimously
adopted.
Mr. N. Rom:caws moved a vote of thanks to the mayor
for his readiness in calling the meeting, and for his impartial
and excellent conduct in the chair.
Mr. J. B. YATES seconded the motion, and it was carried
by acelammation..
The MAYOR briefly acknowledged the compliment, and
the meeting separated.

ABOLITION OF IttPRISONUENT FOR DEBT.—Since
the passing of the act for the abolition of imprisonment for
debt on mesas process, the various debtors' prisons in the
metropolis have been comparatively empty, not only of those
formerly taken on mesas process, but by :some beneficial
workingof the system, there are not so many taken in ex-
ecution, At present there are only 74 prisoners in the
Queen's Bench, and 22 in the Marshalsea, being the lowest
number ever known to have been confined within its walls.
LIGHT.—Light is one of the most astonishing productions
of the creative skill and power of God. It is the grand me-
dium by which all his other works are discovered, examined,
and understood, so far as they can be known. Its immense
diffusion and extreme velocity are alone sufficient to demon-
wisdom of God. Light has peen proved
strate the being and
by many experiments to travel at the astonishing rate of
194,1113 miles in one second of time ! and comes from the
sun to the earth in eight minutes II 43-50 seconds, a dis-
tance of 95,513,794 Elleis4 Adam Clay*.

k

THE GORDOVIGION ROYAL EISTEDDFOD,
OR MEETING Or' VIIE BARDS,

It will be known to roost of our readers, that the .4 Els.
teddfod," or Congris of the Bards, was a festival of the
_Ancient Britons, maintained from 'very remote times, and
ever held in high estimation amongst a warlike and enthusi-
astic people ; its object being, by the encourazainem; of litera-
ture and poetry, to promote the Uhitettcausie of gallantry,
love of country, and all those humanities and. affections that
adorn domestic life. The bards were the recorders,
_" in im-
mortal verse," of all that was great, or good, or glorious, and
they bad for ages (and we hope will have for ages yet to
come,) much to record •to the high honour of a country,
which, though-stinted by nature in fertility and adaptation
for commercial and agricultural purposes, as compared with
other parts of the empire, has redeemed every such defect
in-'
the moral energy, the talent, and 'the industry of her n-.,
habitants.

The Eisteddfod had, however, in latter times almost died

away ; and there was for many Years an apprehension among
the friends of Cambria, that the native language of that
country being but little encouraged amidst the growing inter-
course with England, the treasures of her literature, appre-

ciated and sought for by the most learned men in e~•ery
quarter of the globe, as being the foundation of civilised lan-
guage, would be for ever lost. Thanks to the exertions of a
few generous and devoted individuals, this apprehension is

averted. Within the last few years, successful exertions have
been made by several spirited individuals in the higher walks
of life to re-establish the Eisteddfod, with a view to maintain
what was valuable in the Welsh language, literature, and
music, awl at the same_ time to consolidate a feeling of friend-

ship and affection between Cambria and England, before
unfelt from a want of either being enabled to appreciate
their respective talent, integrity, and worth.
It is now beyond a doubt that the efforts of those alluded
to will be successful, Several " meetings of the bards"
have of late years been held in the Principality with great
success; and two Eistiddfods, on a comparatively small
scale, wero held in this town within the two years preceding
the present. The present Eisteddfod is the first of any mag-
nitude or general bearing, as affecting the two countries, held
on the east side of the Mersey.

The present grand Congress of Bards commenced on
Wednesday, to be continued three days. The Royal Am-
phitheatre, Great Charlotte-street, was the scene of contest
between the bards, orators, harpists, and singers,, and great
interest was excited on the occasion, which had for some
time been publicly announced.

The patrons are of the highest class. The list is beaded
by the name of H. H. Prince Albert, and includes the
. .

niost distinguished noblemen, clerical, and lay gentlemen,
and their ladies, within a large circle of the town, embracing
North Wales and the North of England. Amongst the list
are the names of one Marquis, five Lords, eight Baronets,
eight Ladies, one Count,•four M. P.'s, and several other
gentlemen of rank, both home and foreign.
FIRST DAY,—W)IDNESiP'AY.
_ _ _ _

The congregation of the bards and of their friends was
great at many of the inns, and the town assumed iu some
parts, from the influx of strangers, some addit ianal degree of
bustle. It was arranged that there 4lkould be on the first
day a procession from a central itair't of the town to a field in
the outskirts, for the purpow of opening the Eisteddfod by a
ProPIEIT4I4II, ss in the days of yore—the same having been
duly Gallen or given notice of by several distinguished Cam-
brians twelve months ago at the same spot.

At an early hour music was heard in various directions,
and at ten o'clock the several Welsh Benefit Societies, the
Committee of Management, and others friendly to or con.

nected with the Eisteddfod, assembled at the Achlphi Hotel,
and arranged themselves in order as follows
• Two Trumpetyra,
Al} hiarrnonio Band in uniform,
The Society of Ancient Druids,
The Committee of Management,
The Cambrian Society,
The Ancient Britons' Society,
St. David's Society,
Other Beneficial Societies,
Carriages of Gentlemen, &c. &c.
The concourse of persons to see them was,i,alruerisa through-
out the whole line of the processiun, which was—by Mount
Pleasant, along ClarenFe.-.4treet, Seymour-street, 'London-
road, Moss-strci,-,t, Erskine-street, to the large open field be-
tween that street and Brunswick-road, where the proclama-
tion was to be made.
The procession was headed by a good military band of mu-
sic, and, though, being confined to the Cambrian Societies,
not very numerous, attracted much attention. The streets
were lined with dense moving masses, and even windows and
house-tops exhibited numerous spectators. The Committee .
of Management were most respectable, and each inemhgr
wore a plain white ribbon on his breast, imprinted with, the
word " Committee." The friends of the bardic festival who
joined them were also well attiredi 4nd the several, societies,
each preceded by a handsome banner, commanded much at-
tention. The flag pf thn Ancient Druids born a gilded harp
on a green field, and being large, and of rich silk, looked well.
In front were two horsemen in crimson dresses trimmed with
and polished brass helmets of the Grecian or Roman form.
The members of the Ancient Druids' Society were uniquely
and appropriately clad, their dress being white cloaks or
gowns, with hoods or caps in one covering the head, and long
white beards. The superiors of the order wore coronets or
crowns, and each appeared like a venerable priest of the
times of yore. There were two trumpeters in front, in
black riding coats and sashes, and black jockey raps. The
members of this and the other Cambrian societies bore nu-
merous flags and banners,—also, on poles, the regal crown,
and the Prince of Wales's coronet, with plumes, on cushions,
mounted on poles, ancient spears, crooks, the dove and olive,
and a variety of emblems, jewels, &c.
On arriving at the ground; a ring was with game difficulty
formed by the polies) and the horsemen attached to the pro-
cession, and round it the several societies stationed them-
selves, the band and the gentlemen of the committee and
their friends occupying a part of the centre. A clearance
having been made of those who crowded round the principal
actors in the circle, the trumpets sounded, and
The Rev. E. Evans, of Glangeirionydd, read the procla-
mation in Welsh, which was received with loud cheers.
General Sir Love Parry Jones Parry, K.G.H., then
stepped forward, and, though advanced in years, in a clear,
energetic, and manly voice, gave the following translation :
" The truth against the world.'—When it was the year
of our Lord 1839, the sun being in the vernal equinox, and
approaching the summer solstice, an invitation was given, of
a year and a day, in the hearing of all, with protection to
such as might seek for honour and distinction appertaining
to music and poetry, to repair to Penbryn-y-blodau, near
Liverpool, at the expiration of the year and the day, in the
hour of noon, when there will not be a naked weapon against
them, and where will be present Gwalter Mechain, Daniel
Ddu, Cawrdaf, and leuan Glangeirionydd, bards graduated
according to the privilege and custom of the bards of the Isle
of Britain, for the purpose of pronouncing the judgment of a
Gorsedd, in the eye of the:sun, and face of the light, on all,
with respect to genius and capacity, who may seek for pre-
sidency and privilege, in music andi poetry, according to the
privilege and custom of the bards of the Isle of Britain and
the chair of Gordovig.-.-4 The truth against the world.'
f' Hateful is the man that loveth not his native country,"

Loud and repeated cheers followed this ancient form of
bardic announcement. Three cheers were given for the pre-
sident, who was present, the Honourable Edward Mostyn
Lloyd Mostyn, and three cheers for Sir Love Parry, in which
the assemblage within having heartily joined, a flourish of
trumpets succeeded, and the band played the national anthem.
The procession, headed by the committee and the distin-
guished friends of the society, then moved towards the Royal
Amphitheatre, by way of Islington, Commutation-row, Lime-
street, Elliot-street, and Great Charlotte-street.
At eleven o'clock, the doors of the Amphitheatre, which
had been fitted up and decorated for the occasion, were thrown
open, and the assemblage within soon became great, notwith-
standing several circumstances connected with the times, and
the disadvantageous hour of the day for those connected with
mercantile pursuits. The pit was nearly filled, by a respects
able company ; the front seats of the boxes well plertished 1
the galleries were not without their equally enthusiastic num-
bers, and, considering the great capacity of the house, we
should gay, that the attendance was numerous and highly-
respectable. A great proportion were ladies, who appeared
to take a warm interest in the proceedings, none of them
leaving their seats until the concluding anthem.
Accommodations, on a scale of great propriety and neat-
ness, had been made for the bardic attendance. The gas was
necessarily lighted, but the large roof window of the upper
gallery, behind, was open, and there was consequently a ra-
ther agreeable admixture of day and artificial light. Imme-
diately in front of the stage, the site usually occupied by the
musicians, a long table was fixed for the accommodation of
reporters, covered with crimson cloth. A portion of the
front of the stage was left vacant for the harpers and glee
singers ; and behind a platform was raised, also fronted with
cloth, and railed in, with chairs, &c., for the chairman and
the committee and their friends. Further back benches, ele-
vated one behind the other, were constructed, on which sat
the Ancient Druids, and other societies, in their robes, and
bearing their various insignia. The scenery represented
ancient British castles 'and mountain fastnesses, and flags
were appropriately disposed. On each side the stage, in
front, were seated the Welsh musicians who were to contend
in song. with their harps, of various colours, and more or
less ornamental. In the middle, and near the orchestra,
stood an ancient oaken arm chair, decorated with branches of
green oak, bays, &c., for the instalment and reception of the
most successful bard. The house looked remarkably well,
and every thing was conducted with the greatest propriety.
Shortly before noon the procession reached the Aenphis
theatre, the audience part of which was already occupied.
The honourable President, who was accompanied by the
Committee and many distinguished friends, was, on his en-
trance by the stage door, greeted with hearty plaudits by the
assemblage.
The following gentlemen, in addition to the honourable
Chairman and Gen. Parry, were present on the platform :
Sir John Salisbury, Archdeacon Williams, the Revs. Rowland
Williams, Thos. Price, John Evans, Henry Parry, Jno.
Jones, David Jones, Evan Evans, T. S. Bowstead, H.
Wynne Jones, David Williams, J. Jones; Dr. Philip Jones,
Dr. Hughes ; Major Williams ; Andrew Kurtz, J. Thomas,
J. Richards, Rowland Williams, Dutton, Jno. Jones. H.
Hughes, Thos. Edwards, T. Roberts, Evans, Thomas, Mor-
ris, Lewis, Williamson, Owens. W. Smith,E. Parry, Esqrs.,
Sec. &c. &c.
On taking the chair, the PRESIDENT (the Hon. E. M.
Lloyd Mostyn) briefly opened the business of-the Eistedd-
fod, and called on
General Sir LOVE PARRY JONES PARRY, who, after
some appropriate remarks, again read the proclamation, for
the information of those who had not before heard it.
The CHAIRMAN said, that, however often he had addressed
public assemblies, he had never felt More embarrassed than
on the present occasion, in the discharge pf the arduous duty
which had devolved upon him. Ile had great diffieulty in
making due acknowledgment for the honour done to him,
and he felt that he was incapable of doing full justice to the
occasion. On looking around him, 'however, he felt confi-
dent that he should receive ample assistance. It was cus-
tomary in persons occupying the station he did, to give some
brieff account of the objects of the meeting. The Eisteddfod
was a
u congressl,dioheof
thecbobamarrdmdssi
ti,
tibaenr
them,eeifeor.:e assured,times, the object of which
wowaosultdhedaedrivsa.enbeeomthenptroo:t liat4etri.ature and piety, and especially
them, would 'amusement. wh o
twil would ut
from
oba
lepnpbtesh, arerrs beforewtheer
y
in former tiym.esTtbhee companions of the ancient princes of
bt
teyi r,
their
still continued to bey 7,,eirnee,?nuriiehdapan,i4ensoptecstoednimiibeu;tr theypro
euinrttralents, and
fromir patriotism. He had great plea-
ed
m,o.fittrhtuhsetti
judges,iosufi mr
ae
wino superiorpt
lat
ea
bt
productions
cgsia,atstishs..fia et
ellirtret
fiselthr
taEsd: s
and,
learned from
itfvhrooeumlcdl
close
bl
eee
tessedmeibiglabgteettbetfboarne
of the meeting, return to theiarriheosmest
of the institu-
tion ever with Cambria, her people and hgr
estimation")
One of the honorary secret
in high
cadbdarredsss,edwthh.:
iti.neereetionigicoonhtehle aptissuity d
l a r no,
princes, and even in the times of Henry VIII. and Queen
Elizabeth, had privileges and immunities conferred upon therm
The Bisteddfods even then produced a noble emulation
amongst the bards, This geperous rivalry had produced the
best effects in event country wbcrp 4 lead been excited.' In
Greece the premiums given to the bards were the means 'of
that had ever been Composed.—
producing the best poems
When the northern nations burst on Ole Roman empire and
drove civilization from Europe, the bards were sheltered in
Arabia. Poets were there esteemed as almost divine per-
sonaggs ; annual Eisteddfodau were held in the country and
the compositions of the victors were deposited in the archives
of emirs, and of kings, and some were even written inletters
of gold, and suspended in the temple of Mecca. the translations _ations S.ev
of
Seven of
those poems had been made our own by _ ,
Sir William Jones, a son of Cambria, and a son of whomCambria was justly proud—(cheers)—for he was certainly
allowed to be the best scholar in gurppe in his time. T 1

speaker then referred to the eisteddfodau which had been
}mid within his own recollection, commencing with that of
1198 (held at the same pltzee as the one in the time of Henry
VIII.), which excited the curiosity of the country, and led
to several in difierent towns •of the principality, the ate plus
ultra of them all being the great one held at Denbigh, that
was attended by the Duchess of Kent and the then Princess
Victoria. Although this eisteddfod was not honoured with
the presence of royalty, it was'supported by the merchants of
Liverpool and the inhabitants generally, and the merchants
of Liverpool Were certainly amongst the princes of the
earth. In conchision, he referred to the honour gained by
the Cambrian people and bards from the holding of au eistedd-
fod on the banks of the Mersey, some distance from their
own house—a thing.before unknown in the annals of Wales..
(Cheers..)

The Rev. Thomas Price, John Williams, of Carnarvon,
lioy about sixteen years of age, Ellis ap Howell, Risart Glan
Ogweu, loan loan, of Llangollen, and the Rev. .Daniel
Jones, read brief poetical sketches in Welsh.
The Rev. D. James, of Kirkdale, read notes from. Sir
Charles Morgan and Sir John Guest, regretting their inability.
to attend, as they had fully purposed to do.
A choir of singers, two females and four men, from
Merthyr-Tydvil, in South Wales. then sang a Welsh air in

an, extremely sweet and pleasing manner. They were loudly
applauded.

The Rev. 'WILLIAM JONES, of Llanbeulan, Anglesey,
addressed the meeting in Welsh. -
Mrs. Hearne and Mr. Ellis Roberts played on the harp
Merck Megen, a fine Welsh air. They both displayed taon-
siderable skill, and so pleased the auditory that an unanimous
encore was called for.

The Rev. II.; PRICE, (Carnhuanawc) of Criekhowel,
then addressed the meeting. He said, that after an absence
of 13 centuries, they (the Cvmry) had come to visit the
dorninions of their ancient British forefathers; and he could
assure them, that during that long period, from the day
when the standard of the flame-bearing Ida lighted up the
land—from the day when the Scandinavian hordes spread
over Mercia, there had been no congress of bards, nor no
gorsedd proclaimed by sound of trumpet, on the English
side of Offa's dyke, until this morning. Surely, then, they
must consider that they had fallen on happy times, when, in
accordance with the prediction so long cherished amongst
them, the Cymry had at last passed the barrier which had
held them in restraint, and planted their standard even in
the heart of England. This carried with it consequences
more weighty than appeared on the face of it ; for they now
beheld restored to them privileges of which they had long
been deprived. There was a time when the Saxon and the
ancient British people met under different circumstances.
Their visits, in other days, were marked with other deeds
than those of kindness and hospitality. There was a time
when, if the Welshman passed the Merician dyke, he was
subject to the severest penal enactments—enactments that
were pat in force with unmitigated and relentless rigour;
awl when the Saxon, who incautiously passed the barrier
into the Cambrian territory was visited, in return, with a
retaliation as tierce and vindictive. But these days had
passed away ; the barrier had now been passed by them, but
they had not brought into England the sword and the spear;
nor were they met by tent and martial field, nor by trench
and rampart, but by such genuine kindness and hospitality,
that, notwithstanding the feuds of former ages, -everything
was amply atoned for and compensated, and Welshmen
must acknowledge that they were satisfied. (Applause.)
But, while taking this view of the case, and amusing them-
selvPs with what some might consider the fanciful fulfilment
of imaginary predictions, it ought not to be forgotten that
they had something more substantial to congratulate them-
selves upon. They had not only passed Offa's dyke, but
their had passed it in "great numbers ; for there were at
present residing in Liverpool upwards of 30,000. natives of
the principality: there were at the town eighteen places of
worship, in which the Welsh language was the language of
the ministry ; and, from the nature of the circumstances
which had led to this influx, it was undoubted that the num-
ber of the Welsh in Liverpool would continue to increase.
As long as the barren mountains of Wales produced a hardy
and industrious race of men, and the sterility of the soil drove
out the population to seek employment in a more wealthy
country, arid as long as towns and cities continued to call for
hardier and robuster constitutions than they themselves pro-
duced, to fulfil various duties of public life, so long would
the stream of emigration continuo to flow from the moun-
tains of Wales to the shores of the Mersey. There was here
a fact which most imperiously called on them to use every
exertion to cultivate amongst their people those feelings
which would render their pilgrimage honourable to them-
selves and satisfactory to those among whom they came.
This would, be best accomplished by cultivating among Welsh-
men feelings of self-respect and national honour, the safest
pledge of good conduct, and the surest way of commanding a
welcome reception from those with whom their lot might be
cast. The speaker then referred to the proceedings of the
day, and expressed a hope that the festival would not be
looked upon as a mere ,outbreak of conviviality—as a mere
ebullition of national feeling, which would vanish as soon, as
the ei,Leiternent which had drawn it out had disappeared.
They had in the feelings of nationality, now cherished, he
was happy to say, so generally among the Cymry, a great
stream which would set in motion a mighty train of effects,
and they would be criminal if they threw away the chance it
afforded them. Perhaps there was nothing that so strongly
laid hold of man as this feeling of nationality, when found in
a genuine state; and the Welshman carried it to such a de-
gree that a love of his country and language formed an in-
tegral part of himself wherever he went. It had been carried
across the Atlantic, and had even been found to increase in
proportion to the distance from the "father-land." The
rev. gentleman dwelt at some length on the spirited manner
in which the anniversary of the tutelar saint of Wales was
observed by the natives of the principality in New York; on
the sympathy, countenance, and encouragement accorded to
them by men of all ranks and parties ; and concluded with
relating a conversation which had occurred between himself
anti a returned emigrant from the United States, who stated,
in terms that sunk deep into the hearts of the listeners, but
which were untranslatable, that of all the different 'races of
people congregated in New York, there was not one that met
with more respect than Welshmen on the occasion of their
annual festival. This respect tended to strengthen that love
of home which was inherent in Welshmen, while it elicited
the warmest gratitude for the manner in which it was appre-
ciated by the Americans. (Loud cheers.)
The Rev. Archdeacon J. WILLIAMS, Rector of the High
School of Edinburgh, and Archdeacon of Cardigan, briefly
addressed the meeting. He had not intended to say a single
word that day, but the strong appeal to their feelings made
by the Rev. Mr. Price had compelled him to come forward
and state one fact. It was that every nation in Europe deeply
sympathised with the Cyinry, feeling that in them they had
the only sacred relic which bound the civilisation of the
modern to the civilisatio.n of the ancient world. They were
the only people who were provincial Britons, who learned
the Latiti ,language, who reformed their language after the
vocabularies of the west of &trope, and who reappeared in
modern times, preserving the ancient habit of their ancient
language, and, what was. still more precious, their ancient
literature. In all Europe there was no parallel to this.
Hence the learned of Italy were anxious to become ac-
quainted with the Welsh literature ; Germany, too, pos-
sessed a curiosity which the patrons of eisteddlodau must
satisfy. They wanted to become thoroughly acquainted with
the treasures locked up in the language of the Cymry.
French literary men were also waiting and watching anxiously
to he satisfied. It was in the power of Welshmen to do so;
'• they had the printed works ; let them be placed in the hands
of the European literati, and show them that, from the com-
mencement of the sixth to the twelfth century, the Cymry
possessed a literature, the like of which could be produced
by no other nation in Europe. He spoke from a knowledge
of the truth ; he had devoted year upon year to the study of
that language, which was a sealed language to Welshmen of
the present day, unless studied in the same way as one of the
ancient and learned languages. In fact, the language of the
Cymry was as unintelligible to modern Welshmen as the
Anglo-Saxon to a modern Englishman. Now, Englishmen
patronised their Angto,Sg.xon literature, and were proud of
it ; theirs (that of Welshmen) was an older language ; they
were the elder branch, and why should they not claim their
inheritance ? (Loud cheers.)
Air, " Spade Head," by Thomas Edwards, of CorWen,
John Williams, of Llanerchymedd, and William Evans, of
Newmarket, accompanied on the harp by Richard Pugh—
Well sung, and much applauded.
The general business of the Eisteddfod, the awards of the
judges and the distribution of the prizes, then commenced. •
I.—For the best Welsh poetical composition on " The re-
sources of Liverpool, and its claims to the name of modern
Tyre," (Am y bryddestawd oreu, arunrhyw fesur a ddewiso
y cyfansoddydd, Ar dref a phorthladd Llerpwll, a'i hazel
o &gra cyfoeth a marsiandiaeth i yael ei galw—Tyrus
newydd.")—A medal, value £3, and a premium of £2. Syl-
wer.—Na fydded ddiodl.
There were four competitors. The successful bard was
the Rev. Daniel Jones, who, amidst the sounding of trum-
pets and the clapping of hands, was invested with the medal
by the Hon. Chairman.
J.—For the best English poetical composition on the same
subject.—A gold medal, value £5.
There were three compositions sent in; but Dr. Hughes
stated that in the opinion of the judges none of theni came
up to the standard laid down by them. The prize, therefore,
was not awarded, but will be reserved for Nether competition.
3.—For the best Welsh and English Essay on the " Cha-
racter of the Welsh, as a nation, in the present day," (Nod-
iveddiad y Cymry, fel eenedl, yn .yr oes hon.)—A medal,
value £5. For the second best on the same subject, a medal,
value £2.
Four essays were sent in. The first prize was obtained by
the Rev. Win. Jones, of Llanbeulan, and the second by the
Rev. John Williams.
Duett by two females; plaintive air, delightfully sung,
and loudly encored.
4.—For the best ode (in Welsh) to the " Memory of the
late Mr. John Owen, Liverpool, an eminent Welsh bard,"
(Am yr Awdl area o Goffadwriaeth am y diweddar hyglod
Fardd Loan Powys )—A medal, value £3, given by friends
of the deceased.
The verses weraread in a feeling manner, and excited much
approbation,
s.—For the best English " History of lestyn ab Gwrgant„
Prince of Morganwg," (Hanes lestyn ab Gwrgant, Tywy-
eog Morganwg.)—A preMium of £5, by William Williams,
Esq., of Aberpergwyn. Three candidates. Mr. Thomas
Stephen, of Gleynnedd, Morganwg, gained the prize.
6.—For the best "History in Welsh or English) of the
Welsh Indians in America. (Manes yr Indiaid Cymreig yn
America.)—A medal, value £3, and a premium of £5.
The only composition sent in was deemed by the judges
unworthy of the prize.—No award.
Two harpers played the tune of " Triban Gwyr Mor-
ganwg."
7 and 8 were postponed.
9,—for the best six stanzas Welsh). on " Elijah's as-
cension into heaven." Am y ehirech peanut yoren—hir a
thoddaid—ar " Esgyniad Elias i'r nef." 2 Bren. ii. 11.
—A medal, value £3 3s.
There were fwenty-severt competitors for this prize,. which
was awarded to Mr. Ebenezer Thomas, a schoolmaster, of
Clynog, Carnarvonshire. The victor was loudly applauded;
he had previously gained three medals at other eisteddfodan,
which were hanging round his neck. His abilities and gene-
ral character were .highly lauded by Sir Love Parry Jones
I'arry, who "spoke of him as a respected neighbour, and, on
investing him with the medal, warmly complimented him on
his sueeesi. A beautiful trio was here sung, and was raptu-
rously encored. The character of all the singing this day
wad pathetic and affecting.
10.—For the'best ode On Welsh) on Job's afflictions, pa-
tience, and restoration." (4wdl ar yystuddiau, amynedd,
acladferiad Job.)—The chair medal, value £5, with a pre-
mium of .£21.-For the second best on the same subject, a
medal, value .£3.
For this, the chair medal, there were nine candidates. The
successful one was the victor in the last contest, Mr. Ebe-
nezer Thomas. The sepoud prize was awarded to Mr. Peter
Jones, of Liverpool. Mr. Thomas, the winner of the grand
prizewas COSidupted into the bardic chair, amidst very ani-
mated applanse, and 'according to ancient eastern, ley two
graduated bards, the Rev. E. Evans and Sir Love Parry.
The latter again prenouneed a warm eglogium on the merits
of the bard, who bashfully took his seat, and lce:teite4 an aps
propriate extempore verse.
His worship the mayor Jere entered the amphitheatre, and
qn erne atinonneed and recognised, was greeted with much
applause.
Some singing foliqwed, with a harp accompaniment, after
which the laSt priseOf the day was awarded, namely :-
11.—For the best stanza (in Welsh) to the " goat" (Am
yr englyu goreu i'r afr.)—A goat's horn,- tipped with silver,
value £3.
No less than 109 stanzas were Sent in, of from one to seve-
ral lines each. The successful candidate, whose fictitious
name was Idwal, did not aear, and the proper mime was
not announced.. The reading ofnieveral of the verse excited..
much merriment amongst the audience.
The Rev D.Jataa;s announced, that the subject on which
the bards were to conipete—to- be written during the night,
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and repeated on the following (yesterday) morning, was their
worthy chairman, the Hon. E. At Lloyd Mostyn. The an-
nouncement was heard amidst loud cheers.

A fine glee was then performed by three mule and two fe-
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male singers.
Sir Lowe JONES P.atu.V then stated, that the competi-
tion for the prizes for singing and playing on the triple harp
was reserved for the succeeding day. He added that he had
to make a proposition, which he felt assured would be re-
sponded to by all present. The worthy mayor of the town
had done them the honour to meet them there that day, after
the fatigue of. attending two interesting meetings, at which
addresses to her Majesty and Prince Albert, on their provi-
dential escape from the murderous attempt of the assassin,
bad been adopted. Had that attempt succeeded, the coun-
try would have been plunged in grief and confusion. He had
to propose, that a committee should be formed to draw out
an address of congratulation to her Majesty and her royal
consort, for the signature, to-morrow, of those attending the
Eistiddfod. They would many of them remember that,
some years ago, the Queen and her illustrious mother had
visifed their country. and had attended an Eisteddfod. He
doubted not but his proposition would be seconded. (Cheers.)
The Rev. Archdeacon of CARDIGAN (Williams) cordially
seconded the motion.. They had not met for political but for
literary purposes •, hut .they could sympathise with their
young Queen on this occasion, and by their expressions of
congratulation on her escape, and that of her illustrious con-
sort, shew the world that in this country the assassin's name
would ever be held in execration. He believed, indeed, that
so strong was the feeling of loyalty and attachment to the
person of her majesty entertained by her whole people, that
there was not a Briton who would not place himself between
her and any attempted blow that would deprive her of life.
(Loud cheers.)
Three times three cheers were then given for the Queen,
and the same number for the chairman, and the business of
the meeting being concluded, the assemblage dispersed.
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