The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-10-01 00:00:00

ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF SIR ROBERT

AND LADY SALE IN LIVERPOOL.

On Wednesday morning, at ten o'clock, Sir Robert and
Lady Sale arrived in Liverpool, from Londonderry, in the
Mercury steam-packet , commanded:by Captain M' teachlan.
On the arrival of the distinguished visitors at the pier,
they proceeded in the 11'layor's- private carriage to the
residence of William Alexander Brown, Earle of Ever-
!on ; and about eleven o'clock, the Mayor, accompanied
by Mrs. and Miss Sands, proceeded in Mr. Brown's
residence in the state carrion, drawn by two beau icul bay
horses, and were immediately introduced. I was then
arrameed that the party should set out on a toor through
the town and visit the principal objects of interest; and
accordingly Sir Robert and his lady, the Mayor and Mrs.
Sands, entered the state carriage and were driven tapiilly
Shaw's-1-row, and Dale-street, to the
Tuwn.hall, where they
a ecavrrrageere
if:l%o
gwientgl by
arrived at half-pest twelve o'clock.
the Mayor's private carriage and
to Mr. Brown. In those carriages
:thenoticea
William Brown, Esq., the ladies of his and
saodrs highly respectable families of the town, and,..Miss
„ . the Mayor's daughter. On reaching the rown-
nwaillt, the whole party were ushered into the Mayor's room,
eie they rested themselves for about twenty minutes.
During this interval they were introduced to several gentle-
amoagst others to Samuel Stanifortb, Esq. of the
Stamp-offiee, Lieut. Parsons, R.N., &c.
*When it was ascertained that. Sir Robert Sale would pay
a visit to the Town Hall, the East India Asaociation were
called together by circular, and at a private meeting, held
at their rooms, Exchange-buildings, they resolved to wait
upon and compliment the gallant officer on his military
achievements in the East and welcome him to Liver-
Pool. Accordingly they proceeded in a body to the Town
hall, and remained in the Council Chamber until the
period of his arrival. when they deputed their respected
chairman, Charles Turner, Esq. to acquaint Sir Robert
of their intentions, and in a short time after the whole
party proceeded along the Town-hall to' the Council
Chamber, to meet the association. In front walked Lady
Sale, leaning upon the arm cf the Mayor. and then fol-
lowed Sir Robert. who escorted Mrs. Sands. Mrs.
Brown and the other ladies of the party brought up the
rear.
On entering the Council Chamber, the distinguished
visitors were introduced by the Mayor, and received by
all the members of the deputation in the most affable and
courteous terms. Mr. Turner delivered a brief address on
the occasion, in the course of which he coneratnlated hire
on his memorable achievements, and said that the associa-
tion felt deeply awl gratefully the services which he had
been the honoured means ef conferring upon the commer-
cial public. Sir Robs-rt, in the course of Iris reply, which
was delivered in art off hand, soldier-like, mariner, ex-
I), eased a hove that he should always be found doing his
duty in a manner deserving the approbation of his coun-
try. He said that he had been brought all his life nearly
in India. and absolutely considered himself an Indian
Officer altogether—(Lear and laughter.) If he went out
there again, and that his services were once more required.
he houndto do something, which should still further en-
title him to the gratitude of the English people—(cheers ;)'
and he knew riot but his service's might again be needed,
• for we want a slice of the Punjaub, and we should hare
no c'hieet'oo to another piece of India—(great cheers.)
The Meycrr said that he w s quite certain th t where•
ever Sir Robert went he would do his duty in a manner
I),coming a British officer.
Sir Robert hoped he should. He had lived there very
many years, and he bad three brothers there who had
served tor forty-five years.
Mr. Turner 'remarked that the gallant officer did not
look
- much the.wr rse for the climate.
Sir Rather reolied—No, think 00-1, I feel very hearty.
hea Lady Sale, in reply to a question as to the state of her
hh, said she felt quite recovered.
After several other compliments of this kind had been
elch,nged. the Mayor escorted Sir Robert and his lady to
the Exchange-rooms ; and on arriving at the Exchange
area, they were met by some hundreds of the merchants
and ether respectable inhabitants, who took off their lists
and cheered them in the most enthns'astic mariner as they
passed along. They acknnwledgtd the greetings of the
populace here, as indeed :all through their tour. in the
P()liteat form, and seemed higbly gratified and even sur-
Pri'ed with the joyous welcome they received. In their
passage through the Exchange-roots-a, they were hailed
pith loud cheering and clapping of hands ; and on stop.
g for a few moments in front of the bar, they were in-
troduced by the Mayor amid another volley of applause.
:torn the
Exchange-rooms, they proceeded to the Under-
titers'-rooms, where they a ere also very enthusiastically
greqed ; and then crossotg the Exchange area, arid stop-
tlitig for a few moments to inspect Nelsons' Monument,
ey
re-entered the Town-hall, and s, t for some time in
the Mavor's-roorn. At the expiration of this period, ac-
Fonairatried by the Mayor end Mrs. Sands, they proceeded
is Worship's oven barouche to the Cus.t.rtn•house.
". • Brown, Esq. sat on the dickey. The barouche was
follow'e bY
the state carriage, and also by the carriage
f ."-ing to Mr. Br own, both of which were fully
`,l.,*etghted with the ladies of the party. On retching the
laustotn-house they went in at the north entrance, ascend-
ed the principal staircase, and inquired for the collector,
Rho
was unfortunately out of town. They alert passed
through the Long-room, stopping to admire the dome,
and as they made their exit, a hearty cheer was set up by
,a,n,imni.ense crowd of persons who had previously entered,
"fitch resounded through the vaulted building like the
roar of a piece of artillery. On descending the staircase
they re-entered their carriages, and were driven to the
Albert Dock now in rapid progress towards c impletion.
Here Sir Robert alighted and walked with the Mayor and
r. Brown through some of the new iron warehouses,
the strength and durability of which he appeared
'nee ahlY surprised. He made several inquiries as to the
excavations of the dock, and the mode in which the stu-
rdous works have been carried on. Having rejoined
of quays ladies of the party, the carriages drove along the line
quays to the Prince's Dock. at the extreme northern
entrance of which they returned along Waterloo-road
and ep Water-street to the Town-hall. After pulling up
here for about five minutes, to afford time for the Mayor
tg transact some official business, the party were driven
alonge Castle-street, Lord-street. Church-street, ltane-
lagli street, and Great Charlotte-street, to St. John's
Alarket, through which they walked. Re-entering their
carriages in Eiliot.struet, they drove past the New Court
Houses and up London-road, and by this route retorted
to E verton.
Their reception was most enthusiastic. Greater anxiety
was, if possible, manifested eated to see Lady Sale than even
the distinguished hero of Jellalabad. The chequered
scenes through which she passed in India, her- hair-
breadth 'scopes, her interesting journal, and the thousand-
and-one reminiscensea of her career, which crowded upon
the minds of the public, created unbounded interest in
her favour. She is rather above the ordinary female
stature, arid as slight as a girl of fifteen. She looked
well aid cheerful, and wore a black watered silk dress,
tamall white satin bonnet, edged with black crape. Sir
Robert. who appears about 60 years of age, looked re-
tnarkablv ruddy and healthful, and wore a black frock
coat and black stock.
On Thursday morning at half-past ten Sir Robert and
his heroic lady crossed to Woodside, to view the town of
Birkenhead, and the improvements and works now in pro-
gress on that side of the river. They drove to George's
Pier-head in an open carriage, and were ace,ompanied by
t, r• Brovvirriga and some otrier gentlemen. Most of the
oscuarnissioners of Biraenhead were in wai:ing to receive
"ea)/ irirlUditlM'N' • 1 Mr. W Jackson, Mr.
g, Mr. lio
Cr
-een -Mr. Bentham, and Mr. Hind. On reaching the
Ch t: •
„„eh tire shore, by a special steamer, they were saluted
Vieth cheers by a large concourse of spectators; cautions
the also fired and other marks of respect were shown by
of e'i'habitants and parties from Liverpool, the intention
fied"e gallant knight to visit the town having being noti-
droegY Placards at the several ferries. After landing they
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through Hamilton Square (one of the finest squares
n rope) followed I.y a great number of people, and pro-
ceededa thence to the iron ship I,u !ding yard of Mr. John
aaatra ••
lo • Sir Robert and his friends expressed themselves
igh v •
he
- gratified by inspecting the fine iran frigate, and
Trla r ''essels now in progress there, as well as with the
by g'iitude of the works, and the extraordinary manner,
flaring
power, large furnaces, and hand-work, of pre-
the'ng and fashioning the huge ribs and plates of iron for
shiPs. Sir Robert was afterwards driven through the
hilt° Para, itmneese undulated area with two :lakts,
,i.not with great skill with fir trees shrubberies,
ula walks, &c. Near the south-vvest extremity of
a,k silaee be was shown the large mansion of Mr. W.
wire s", " Claughton Hall," now being erected, •
and
114, erie" a splendid view is obtained of the sruary of the
acc:"Y, the town of Liverpool, the shot e toward Runcorn,
Jetts le after wards vworthyieited most of the buildines and ob-
to eau' the township of notice, every ote anxious
knr;v" w him t utmost r-sneet, and arrived at the Monk's
Dart;,
'`` oil' half-past twelve o'clock. Here the party
111 of a cold collation, admirably served by Mr.
, e
and about one o'clock embarked in the Red
of Ce:',',_governmerit steamer tender, under the command
river',,ha'rl Bevis, It. N. After a short excursion on the
Cloth which, the day being remarkably fine and
tuiva'rot.l'e objects of interest on both sides were seen to
they otge, the party relanded at the George's pier, where
ttarid,.,,ere received by W. Brown, Esq., and his lady.
thee,the cheers of a great number of spectators. They
ce
Brown Proceeded to Richmond Hill, the seat of Mr.
ti: where they domiciled during their stay.
re evening Sir R. Sale, was entertained at a banquet
Cover at the Town Hall, by T. Sands, Esq., tire Mayor.
tn,eee'" s were laid for about eighty gentlemen in the dining
at Mr. Lynn, of the Waterloo provided the viands,
defie:end exhed his usual 'rood taste in furnishing every
lioylieL.of the season. D'uring dinner, Mr Stubbs's
of po Harmonic Band played from time to time a variety
lattrob';illa' airs, The gentlemen present, about eighty in
to tiler. atteoded by invitation of the Mayor, to do honour
trana hero_ of Jellalabad. Amongst them were Sir T.
Ileazsa rr Messrs. Turner, Horsfall, Ainsworth, D.
potter
p. Greene. E-q. M. P. W. Jackson, John I.
otter I,'", N. M. P., Messrs. Laird, Riply, Rushton,
1-ient',e'l Thomas, E. I. C. Major Axford, ditto,
S. al° Col. Mitchell, 6th Regt., Messrs. Ambrose Lace,
,Capt.ritS'r J. Walnesley, the Rev'. Dr. Tattershall,
own Fraser, 6th Regt., Capt. Bevis. R.N., Capt. Black-
of etiieseth,tit.egt., Mr. Reticle:, Capt. Evans, and a number
Sir ?f.oraegers and townsmen.
tnsign Sale sat on the right of the mayor. He wore the
reposttheipt,Et Knieht Commander of the Bath. After the
other to , ,nealth of the Queen, the Queen Dowager, and
able 5.'1 toasts were proposed by the Mayor, with suit-
tlatisoel4!:,rY remarks, and were drank with loud ap-
r'glarid,', Pr Army," and "The Wooden Walls of Old
Cap,. e..._ollowed. In replying to the latter,.
'cekbeee."Ns stated, on the authority of Sir George
TherkrA at the
state t„ani• that the navy was never in a more efficient
present moment.
laPploose, Y. PR next proposed the health of a brave soldier,
roichat day his distinguished guest, (cheers) whose
Thule,
aro. deuet had filled Europe and the world with his
c_outoreLun !Ideated to him all ranks and classes of his
oecasi4n2e,wil• The conduct of Sir R. Sale, under ordinary
mould be entitled to the highest distiuction; but