The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-12-27 00:00:00

Conservative? A true Conservative was one who on all occa-
siens sought to do his duty to God and his country ; who re-
garded the institutions of the country. not for the purpose of
aggrandisement, but for the benefit of the community,—to exalt
and bless his native land. He was anxiuus to remove every
blot that disfigured the constitution, and promote whatever
would render it more effective for the public good. He first,
however, required proof that a change was practicable and safe,
as well as desirable. He condemned experimental
which too often substituted the shadow for the substance.—
(Cheers interrupted the speaker.) He refused to exchange a
good practical system for an untried theory. He wished not
for any advantage at the expense of justice and conscience,
and always regarded integrity as the surest path to safety. He
knew his rights as a member of a free state, and would maintain
them; he also knew his duties as a subject, and was willing to
perform them. These, said the noble lord, were the principles
of a true Conservative, and upon them he was sure the mem-
bers of the Loyal Association desired to see the country go-
verned. (Cheers.) His Lordship then adverted to the pro-
ceedings of the House of Lords relative to the Irish Corpora-
tion Bill, the Irish Tithe Bill, and to the manner in which the
Ministry had been supported by the ultra-Liberals as to the
appropriation clause, and in their policy towards Ireland. He
then proceeded to observe that the Roman Catholic Priesthood
of Ireland, the agitators of Ireland, the political Dissenters of
England, the Republicans and Infidels, all combined for the
purpose of destroying the Established Church, and throwing
the whole power of the State into the legislative body; and it
was to this that he thought the Conservative party had to look.
(Hear, bear.) It was high time for the people of this country
to be made acquainted with the situation in which they were
placed, and for them to decide whether they would be governed
on Conservative or Destructive principles.
The healthy of "the Earl of Bradford, the new President,
and the Vice-Presidents," were then given.
The Earl of Bradford then returned thanks. The Noble
Lord concluded by giving, "The town and trade of Birming-
ham."—Three times three.
Song.—"'The Briton's fireside."
he health of "The Members for North Warwickshire,"
was then proposed, and received with great enthusiasm.
Mr. Dugdale, M.P., returned thanks. He regretted that his
Honourable Colleague was not present, fur it would do his heart
good to witness the feeling with which their names had been
received by the assembly. In both their names, he (Mr. D.)
returned his most cordial thanks for their most gratifying re-
ception. It was an encouragement for him to persevere in the
course of political conduct which he had pursued since his entry
into political life. He assured them that he would not vary
from it, for in his heart and conscience he considered it the
most conducive to the happiness and future welfare of the com-
munity. (Hear, hear.) He begged to congratulate them upon
the success that had already distinguished their association, and
the number of distinguished persons who that evening honoured
them with their presence. It was indeed manifested that Con-
servatism vas rapidly extending itself throughout the country,
and including in its ranks men of every grade in society. That
was because plain common sense, the characteristic of English-
men, was returning to them. (Laughter and cheers.)
Lord Dartmouth, the noble Chairman, and the principle
guests then retired, but the festivities were continued to a late
hour, and several excellent speeches were delived.