The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-06-01 00:00:00

sort of repeal—with them. Treason is their trade, and
nothing could serve their cause more effectually than
repeal of the corn duties. Therefore the thing will be
absolutely popular in Ireland. We have anticipated
this, and we have no doubt of seeing it fully realised.
Let England therefore choose between friends and
enemies. Let her repeal the corn-laws, and she will
delight the latter; she will beggar her friends and en-
rich her foes ; banish from Ireland her best inhabit-
ants ; overturn the church, and leave the country an
easy prey to the disaffected. Do the mill-owners ever
condescend to turn their attention in this direction ?
We believe not. They are quite too much engrossed
' with their own short-sighted .selfishness. But it is
well for us that we have not a parliament of mill-own-
ers. The curse of such pilots is not yet upon us, and
we sincerely hope never will be ; for truly they would
make short work of Old England and all her glories.

The present session is likely to be distinguished from
all others by the length and tediousness of its debates.

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'l'he talk upon the sugar question was the longest and
most repetitious ever known ; and who can give us any

certain information as to the duration of the discussion

now pending on Sir Robert Peel's proposition ? Our

readers are aware that it has lasted two nights, and
that, adjourned over the holydays, it stands for resump-
tion to-morrow; but whether to be "then and there"

disposed of, quien sabe, as they say in California, " who

knows ?"

A London contemporary observes, that " men who
have outlived their character, have, in some respects, a
great advantage over the rest of mankind," which is
very true. They may then do almost anything. They
have passed that rubicon which separates them from
everything decent and respectable, and every new ad-
venture they undertake, however disreputable—being
committed within a limit where everything out of rule
is expected—neither detracts from, nor adds to, that
outlaw character which adheres to everything they da.

The whigs know well that they ought to have hid their
diminished heads long ago ; but having got over the
first difficulty—having brazened it out on the first few
occasions—their impudence has acquired strength, and

infamy sits easy upon them.
Discussion upon Sir Robert Peel's motion is quite
useless. There ought to have been no debate whatever
upon it, but to the division at once. It is grounded
upon antecedent, notorious facts, and alleges two pro-
positions which are quite undeniable ; first, that mi-
nisters do not sufficiently possess the confidence of the
house to carry their most important measures; and,
secondly, " that their continuance in office under such
circumstances is at variance with the spirit of the con-
stitution." The first branch of the resolution is abso-
lutely a truism ; the second must be admitted by every
one who knows that the spirit of all our constitutional
regulations is, that the voice of the majority—the qua-
lified majority—prevails. How are members elected
to serve in Parliament ? By the majority of votes.
And in parliament, laws are passed or rejected by the
majority. Can it, then, oe " constitutional" for a mi-
nistry to remain in office who have the majority in par-
liament against them, and to attempt to govern by the
minority ? Such an occurrence is altogether unprece-
dented, and was never heard of till exemplified by the

outlaw Whigs.
This state of things cannot certainly last long ; but
while it does last, it is a most disgraceful exhibition,
and extremely injurious to every interest and every
class in society. Here are men miserably clinging to
office, without having the smallest prospect of being
able to carry any one measnre which, according to
their views, is absolutely necessary for conducting the
business of the state.

They cannot govern themselves, and, like true dogs
in the manger, they will not permit others. Do they
reckon that the country is with them, although the
parliament is not—then why don't they dissolve ? We
must suppose that they are biding their time for that
purpose—that they are giving opportunity to the
Anti-corn law lecturers—their friends Cobden and Co.
to do their offices. Agitation, they know, must have
a little time to do its work, and then, if needs must,
why they will make their appeal to the country. Con-
servatism will, doubtless, be put to a severe test ; but
it must not only buckle on its armour, but prepare
itself with an extraordinary stock of patience and per-
severance. Fair play is not to be expected from
" outlaws" ; indeed there is nothing to be expected
from them but foul play and abomination of every
sort; nevertheless we have no fear for the result.
Only let every good Conservative he up and doing.
It is a time to try men's spirits.

CELEBRATION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE
RESTORATION OF CHARLES 11.

Saturday last being the 29th of May, the demonstration in
behalf of those protestant principles to which the present
royal family owe their accession to the throne of these realms,
was evinced by the display of flags from the churches, public
buildings, and many private houses in the town, as well as
by dinners and evening parties, in commemoration of the
auspicious restoration of King Charles. The day, however,
happening at the end of the week, the numerous and respect-
able body of shipwrights. ropemakers, and blockmakers, who
usually celebrate the anniversary of their own society as that
of the restoration, this year postponed their accustomed pro•
cession until yesterday, as being more convenient, and the
display they made was fully equal to that of any former oc-
casion.
From an early hour an unusual bustle was observable
throughout the town, and this continued to increase, the
streets being unusually crowded dring the whole day, and
presenting the cheerful and enlivening aspect of a general
holiday. Flags and banners were again displayed at most of
the churches, from the conservative newspaper offices, and
from numerous club-houses and private residences. The
juvenile community were also in high glee, and several good
infantine representations of King Charles, in arbours of oak,
were carried along by their junior playmates, who bore ap-
propriate small banners. The weather was beautifully clear
and warm, and the numerous flags in the grand, procession
were seen to the best advantage.

The several societies met-in Williamson-square at nine
o'clock, and having formed in line, with numerous military
bands, marched in procession, making the circuit of Rene-
lath-street and Lime-street, soon after ten, to Christ Church,
one of the largest places of worship in the town, where they
attended divine service. The sermon was preached by the
Rev. Fielding Ould, and we need scarcely say, was one of
those appropriate and eloquent exhortations for which the
rev. gentleman is so much admired, and which was peculiarly
calculated to make a deep and lasting impression upon his
audience. A handsome collection was made in aid of the

funds of the Blue Coat School.
After leaving the church the procession again took march-
ing order, and proceeded with colours flying and bands play-
ing through many of the principal streets, including Byrom -
street, Dale-street, round Nelson's Monument, Castle-
street, Bold-street, and Rodney-street ; thence northward to
the King's Monument, along St. Ann's-street, down Rich-
mond-row, and back to Williamson-square. In passing the
office of this paper the societies saluted us by hearty and
continued cheers, in testimony of our exertions in favour of
constitutional principles which are equally dear to this loyal
and respectable body of men. An immense number of spec-
tators, of all ages and degrees, greeted them throughout the
whole route. The shipwrights, ropers, &c., and their nu-
merous apprentices who accompanied them, were all well
dressed, wore sashes, rosettes, roses, sprigs of oak, &c., and
looked remarkably well. It was truly gratifying, indeed, to
behold so fine a body of men, all animated by one spirit of
affection to the Protestant institutions of their country, and
to reflect that they would ere long be called upon to exercise
their franchise, which they assuredly will do, for the election of
legislators who will conserve the best and dearest interests of
the country. The greatest order and decorum were observed
throughout, and the large body of policemen who brought up
the rear of the procession would have been much better
employed at their several beats. Their appearance, indeed,
indicated a degree of impertinent interference on the part of
those under whose orders they acted, and conveyed an un-
merited insult, which we truly hope and trust will not be re-
peated on the well behaved, peaceable, and useful body whom
they followed.

It were impossible to particularise all the beautiful flags.
banners, and insignia displayed in the procession. Amongst
the most conspicuous were a fine large beautifully painted
flag on the poles, representing on one side King Charles
mounting the oak tree, and on the obverse, the same monarch
mounted on a richly caparisoned charger ; the Duke of Wei-
lington, a full length painting; several beautiful large Royal
Standards ; coats of arms of the several trades who walked ;
a picture of the Queen, &c. Several handsome and appro-
priate models were also carried, particularly one of the
Oriental steam-ship, all neatly made and planked in minute
pieces like a real vessel ; another steamer called the " Prince
of Orange ;" a representation in figures and machinery of
rope makers spinning ; steering wheels of ships, &c. &c.
In passing round Nelson's monument, the bands played
" Rule Britannia ", and at the Kings monument, London-
road, " God Save the Queen". The procession numbered,
at one time, we believe, 12,000 individuals. On its return to
Williamson-square, the respective societies retired to their
several club rooms in various parts of thelown, and passed
the remainder of the day in relaxation and conviviality.

THE ODD-FELLOWS.—Yesterday morning, a great num-
ber of the members of this numerousand thriving society, in
their holiday attire, and with sashes, &c, celebrated their an-
niversary by a trip to the isle of Man, by steam. They
embarked at the pier-head with colours flying, and band.
playing. We commend this mode of enjoying a holiday. The
weather was peculiarly favourable for the occasion, the no-
velty of which would, no doubt, afford much gratification to
all on board.

THEATRE ROYAL.—The house was crowded last night, to
see Mr. Macready and Mrs. Warner in Macbeth. Richelieu
to-night, will be a great treat. The demand for places, we
believe, is very great.

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Tug PRINCESS ROYAL.--We understand that the
splendid new iron steam-ship Princess Royal was tried on
Wednesday last, by Messrs. Todd and M'Gregar, the
builders and engineers, and from the time taken to perform
certain distances, we learn that she has proved herself the
fastest sea-going steamer afloat. The Princess Royal is the
property of the Glasgow and Liverpool Royal Steam Packet
Company, and is expected to make the voyage from Greenock
to Liverpool within fifteen hours.—Glasgow Coxstitutional.
—[lt will be noticed in reference toOur advertising columns,
that this vessel leaves Liverpool, for Glasgow, on the 22nd
instant.