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

Oct. 1, 1844.

ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF SIR ROBERT

AND LADY SALE Iri-I,lVhiiivooL.

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'Lachlan.
On the arrival of the distinguished visitors at the pier,
they proceeded in the Mayor's private carriage to the
residence of William Alexander Brown, Esq., of Ever-
and about eleven o'clock, the May, companied
Ever-
by Mrs. and Miss Sands, proceeded taorac Mr. Brown's
residence in the state carriage, drawn by two beou iful bay
horses, and were immediately introduced. It was then
arranged that the party should set out on a tour through
the tovrn and visit the principal objects of interest; and
accordingly Sir Robert and his lady, the Mayor and Mrs.
o Islington,
Sands, entered the state carriage and were driven rapidly
along
Shaw's-brow, and Dale-street, to the
They
n'halli where they arrived at half-past twelve o'clock.
a
were followed by the Mayor's private carriage and
were
belonging to Mr. Brown. In those carriages
eve noticed
.!. noticed William Brown, Esq., the ladies of his and
highly respectable families of the town, and Miss
Sands the Mayor's daughter. On reaching the Town-
hall, the whole party were ushered into the Mayor's room,
7nere they rested themselves for about twenty minutes.
During this interval they were introduced to several gentle-
Starnp..oifice,
—en, amongst others to S
nsamuel Staniforth, Esq. of the
Lieut. Parso R.., &c.
When it was ascertained that Sir Robert Sale would pay
a visit to the Town Hall, the East India Association were
called together by circular, arid 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 of 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 congratulated him
on his memorable achievements, and said that the associa-
tion felt deeply and gratefully the services which he had
'been the honoured means of conferring upon the commer-
cial public. Sir Robert, in the course of his reply, which
was delivered in an off hand, soldier-like manner, ex-
pressed a hope that he should always be found doing his
duty in a manner deserving the approbation of his coun-
try. He said that he bad been brought all his life nearly
in India. and absolutely considered himself an Indian
officer altogether—(hear and laughter.) If he went out
there again, and that his services were once more required.
be hoped to do something which should still further en-
title him to the gratitude of the English people—(cheers ;)
and he knew not but his services might again be needed,
for we want a slice of the Punjaub, and we should have
no object!on to another piece of India—(great cheers.)
The Mayor said that he was quite certain th t where-
ever Sir Robert went he would do his duty in a manner
becoming a British officer.
Sir Robert hoped he should. He had lived there very
reanY years, and he had three brothers there who had
served for forty-five years.
Mr. Turner
.remarked that the gallant officer did not
40)5 much the werse for the climate.
Sir Robert replied—No, thank God, I feel very hearty.
healad Sale, in replyuite recover ed to a question as to the state of her
9),y said she felt q.
After several other compliments of this kind had been
Exchange-rooms
th anged the Mayor escorted Sir Robert and his lady to
areea ; and on arriving at the Exchange
and area, were met by some hundreds of the merchants
other
and ehp.respectable inhabitants, who took off their hats
passed -ejed them in the most enthusiastic manner as they
toong,,
They acknowledged the greetings of the
Populace here, as indeed 'all through their tour, in the
Politest form, and seemed Highly gratified and even sur-
prised with the joyous welcome they received. In their
Passage through the Exchange-rooms, they were hailed
7,ith loud cheering and clapping of hands ; and on stop-
jt'thg for a few moments in front of the bar, they were in-
rnduced by the Mayor amid another volley of applause.
terorn the Exchange-roorns, they proceeded to the Under-
writers'-rooms, where they were also very enthusiastically
greeted ; and then crossing the Exchange area, and stop-
? Ling for a few moments to inspect Nelsons' Monument,
Lucy re-entered the Town-halt, and s;,t for some time in
the Mayor's-room. At the expiration of this period, ac-
Folnpanied by the Mayor and Mrs. Sands, they proceeded
in his Worship's open barouche to the Custom-house.
Wm. Brown, Esq. sat on the dickey. The barouche was
followed by the state carriage, and also by the carriage
belonging to Mr. Brown, both of which were fully
freighted with the ladies of the party. On reaching the
Custom-house they went in at the north entrance, ascend-
ed the principal staircase, and inquired for the collector,
who was unfortunately out of town, They then passed
through the Long-room, stopping to admire the dome,
and as they made their exit, a hearty cheer was set up by
an immense crowd of persons who had previously entered,
which 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 completion.
merre Sir Robert alighted and walked with the Mayor and
Brown through some of the new iron warehouses,
with the strength and durability of which he appeared
agreeably surprised. He made several inquiri4as to the
excavations of the dock, and the mode in which the stu-
pendous works have been carried on. Having rejoined
the ladies of the party, the carriages drove along the line
of quays to the Prince's Dock, at the extreme northern
entrance of which they returned along Waterloo-road
and op 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
along Castle-street, Lord-street, Church-street, Rane-
lagh street, and Great Charlotte-street, to St. John's
Market, through which they walked. Re-entering their
carriages in Elliot-street, they drove past the New Court
Houses and up London-road, and by this route returned
to Everton.
Their reception was most enthusiastic. Greater anxiety
was, if possible, manifested to see Lady Sale than even
the distinguished hero of Jellalabad. The chequered
scenes through which she passed in India, her hair-
breadth 'stapes, her interesting journal, and the thousand-
and-one reminiscenses 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, and as slight as a girl of fifteen. She looked
well and cheerful, and wore a black watered silk dress,
small white satin bonnet, edged with black crape. Sir
Robert, who appears about 60 years of age, looked re-
markably ruddy and healthful, and wore a black frock
coat and black stock.
On Thursday morning at half-past ten Sir Robert and
his.lt heroic lady crossed to Woodside, to view the town of
zirkenhead, end the improvements and works now in pro-
rees on that side of the river. They drove to George's
i‘lierr-head in an open carriage, and were accompanied by
• Brownrigg and some other gentlemen. Most of the
eornissioners of Birlsenhead were in waiting to receive
Getat including Mr. M`Nicol, Mr. W. Jackson, Mr.
eirleen, Mr. Bentham, and Mr. Hind. On reaching the
„,phire shore, by a special steamer, they were saluted
4;1 cheers by a large concourse of spectators ; cannons
the also fired and other marks of respect were laown by
of giiabitants and parties from Liverpool, the intention
fled gallant knight to visit the town having being noti-
drote tvh'e Y
h Placards at the several ferries. After landing they
in rough Hamilton Square (one of the finest squares
eeederoPe) followed by a great number of people, and pro-
Laird': thence to the iron ship building yard of Mr. John
bight' Sir Robert and his friends expressed themselves
other7_ gratified by inspecting the fine iron frigate, and
rnagriiessels now in progress there, as well as with the
by ste`ade of the works, and the extraordinary manner,
Darin stew de
Power, large furnaces, and hand-work, of pre-
he sig. and fashioning the huge ribs and plates of iron for
Ne , ' Sir Robert was afterwards driven through the
laiark, an immense undulated area with two ;lakes,
Windt at with great skill with fir trees shrubberies,
this !Ifs' walks, &c. Near the south-west extremity of
Jaeo;Pace he was shown the large mansion of Mr. W.
Claughton Hall," now being erected, and
erse' a splendid view is obtained of the estuary of the
ik,the town of Liverpool, the shore toward Runcorn,
e ieets afterwards visited most of
.the buildings andiooub;
showTe township worthy of notac,,everayt
one anxious
Monk's
err! ~,unn. the utmost respect, and arrived
party
v half-past twelve o'clock. Here the
vilrer of cold collation, admirably served by Mr.
wialg ' and about one o'clock embarked in the Red
of Cap'tg.evernment steamer tender, under the. command
dyer 419 Bevis R. N. After a short excursion on the
clear' during: which,
the day being remarkably fine and
adsan; objects of interest on both sides were seen to
they
,tage, the party relanded at the George's pier, where
araithsn'e received by W. Brown, Esq., and his lady,
tlie4'.'s the cheers of a great number of spectators. They
Brasjo.Proceeded to Richmond Hill, the seat of Mr.
.14 t'L where they domiciled during their stay.
ipeq uae, evening Sir R. Sale, was entertained at a banquet
`.over. the Town Ball, by T. Sands, Esq., the Mayor..
Nara' were laid for about eighty gentlemen in the dining
B(c., andalr. of the Waterloo provided the viands,
deheae exhibited his usual good taste in furnishing every
Royal of the season. During dinner, Mr Stubbs's
or! „_ailaarni.onic Band played from time to time a variety
o`'1) I r airs. The gentlemen present, about eighty in
t 0 rather' attended by invitation of the Mayor, to do honour
13r hero
kicker Jellalabad. Amongst them were Sir T.
edgson' -halessrs- Turner, llorsfall, Ainsworth, D.
Isekh Greenall, Evq. M. Jackson, John I.
rte urn 1?,.
er, -q. M. P. Messrs. Laid, Riply, Rushton,
Sielit' Col" Thomas, E. I. C. 1., Major Axford, ditto,
Idoirie • Mitchell, 6th Regt., Messrs. Ambrose Lace,
Ot• Sir Walmsley, the Rev. Dr. Tattershall,
urn, sth •er, 6th Regt., Capt. Bevis, R.N., Capt. Black-
f °the/. Regto Mr. Rende, Cant. Evans, and a number
,nSir b.syaibgers and townssmen:
Signi.
of sat on the right of the mayor. He wore the
tePast tk a Knight Commander of the Bath. After the
oth --e health of
able er loyal
tea the Queen, the Queen Dowager, and
tPrefat toasts were proposed by the Mayor, with suit-
aose• orY remarks, and were drank with loud ap-
gland 4,, The Army," and " The Wooden Walls of Old
, follow d e . In replying to the latter,
eshurn s stated, on the authority of Sir George
state than, that the navy was never in a more efficient
[_a The
Avat the present moment.
ePplaa,
.sin next proposed the health of a brave soldier,
14 role el"?_ t,htiact day his distinguished guest, (cheers) whose
'o rne, anudna td filled Europe and the world with his
endeared23untrmen to him all ranks and classes of his
eito.44 • The conduct d
tof Sir It. Sa under ordinary
would be entitl e o the highest distinction; but