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

ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF SIR HOBERT

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, comenanded: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-
ton •
, and about eleven o'clock, the Mayor, accompanied
by Mrs. and Miss Sands, proceeded to Mr. Brown's
residence in the state carriage, drawn by two beautiful bay
horses, and were immediately introduced. It was then
arranged that the party should set out on a tour 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 rapidly
,I,?ng Islinron, Shaw's-brow, and Dale-street, to the
Theya were followed by the Mayor's private carriage and
carriage belonging to Mr. Brown. In those carriages
We noticed William Brown, Esq., the ladies of his and
Other highly respectable families of the town, and Miss
ands, the Mayor's daughter. On reaching the Town-
the whole party were ushered into the Mayor's room,
where they rested themselves for about twenty minutes.
During this interval they were introduced to several gentle-
n'en, amongst others to Samuel Staniforth, Esq. of the
Stamp-office, Lieut. Parsons, R.N., &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, and at a private meeting, held
at their rooms, Exchange-buildings, they resolved to wait
11130 n and compliment the gallant officer on his military
achievements in the East and welcome him to Liver-
Pool. Accordingly thry proceeded in a body to the Town.
hail, and remained in the Council Chamber until the
Period of his arrival. when they deputed their respected
chairman, Charles Turner, &Al. 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 had 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 Purtjaub, and we should have
no object'on to another piece of India—(great cheers.)
The Mayor said that he w, s 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
many years, and he had three brothers there who had
served for forty-five years.
Mr- Turner ;remarked that the gallant officer did not
401 c much the wt rse for the climate.
Sir Robert replied—No, think God, I feel very hearty.
LHdY Sale, in reply to a question as to the state of her
health, said she felt quite recovered.
After several other compliments of this kind had been
ettchUlged. the Mayor escorted Sir Robert and his lady to
stesa%xchange-rooms ; and on arriving at the Exchange
and 'otteY were met by some hundreds of the merchants
and ch'er respectable inhabitants, who took off their hats
.eered them in the most enthusiastic manner as they
pi
008ipisuteidsaraflong. They acknowledged the greetings of the
here, as indeed through their tour, in the
•- °rm, and seemed highly gratified and even sur-
erlsed with the joyous welcome they received. In their
pas`.t. age through the Exchange-rooms, they were hailed
With loud cheering and clapping of hands ; and on stop-
ping for a few moments in front of the bar, they were in-
troduced by the Mayor amid another volley of applause.
From
the Exchange-rooms, they proceeded to the Under-
writers'-rooms, where they were also very enthusiastically
greeted ; and then crossing the Exchange area, and stop-
Ping for a few moments to inspect Nelsons' Monument,
they re-entered the Town-hall, and for some time in
the Mayor's-room. At the expiration of this period, ac-
companied 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
'" 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
44bert Dock now in rapid progress towards esmpletion.
Here Sir Robert alighted and walked with the Mayor and
wit Brown through some of the new iron warehouses,
Lia the strength and durability of which be appeared
agreeably surprised. He made several inquiries as 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 up 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 'scapes, 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,
!mall 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, heroic lady crossed to Woodside, to view the town of
zirkenhead, and the improvements and wo' ks now in pro-
gress on that side of the river. They drove to George's
Pier-head in an open carriage, and were aczompanied by
1%1, r• Brownrigg and some other gentlemen. Most of the
Commissioners of Birlsenhead were in waiving to receive
Gem, including Mr. M'Nicol, Mr. W. Jackson, Mr.
Mr. Bentham, and Mr. Hind. On reaching the
Cheshire shore, by a special steamer, they were saluted
with cheers by a large concourse of spectators; cannons
:vere also fired and other marks of respect were shown by
the inhabitants and parties from Liverpool, the intention
the gallant knight to visit the town having being noti-
ed by placards at the several ferries. After landing they
drove through Hamilton Square (one of the finest squares
la Europe) followed by a great number of people, and pro-
ieeded thence to the iron ship building yard of Mr. John
‘ird- Sir Robert and his friends expressed themselves
highly gratified by inspecting the fine iron frigate, and
other vessels now in progress there, as well as with the
Vagnitu of te works, an the extraordinary manner
Y steam power, large furnad ces, and band-work, of pre-
,
trine and fashioning the huge ribs and plates of iron for
N kips. Sir Robert was afterwards driven through the
. vi Park, an immateese undulated area with two :lakes,
lard out with gre skill with fir trees shrubberies,
ti!!'dine walks, &c. Near the south-west extremity of
ai', space he •-was shown the large mansion of Mr. W.
j
vhe'sc, " Claughton Hall," now being erected, and
mee"ee a splendid view is obtained of the estuary of the
sec.r4eY, the town of Liverpool, the shore toward Runcorn,
j Ile afterwards visited most of the buildings and ob-
Fs in the township worthy of notice, every one anxious
° show him the utmost respect, and arrived at the Monk's
r•
rY abou' half-past twelve o'clock. Here the party
Hiller, of a cold collation, admirably served by Mr.
wing,
and about one o'clock embarked in the Red
01 (I,lg, government steamer tender, under the command
sh,e'6l3tain Bevis, R. N. After a short excursion on the
r, during which. the day being remarkably fine and
a:i'ar, the objects of interest on both sides were seen to
th vantage, the party relanded at the George's pier, where
Y were received by W. Brown, Esq., and his lady,
thence
the cheers of a great number of spectators. They
Once proceeded to Richmond Hill, the seat of Mr.
rinwn. where they domiciled during their stay.
givn the evening Sir R. Sale, was entertained at a banquet
at the Town Hall, by T. Sands, Esq., the Mayor.
Itc-vers
r, were laid for about eighty gentlemen in the dining
sse-ra• Mr. Lynn, of the Waterloo provided the viands,
el; and exhibited his nsual good taste in furnishing every
len eacv of the season. During dinner, Mr Stubbs's
Yal Harmonic Band played from time to time a variety
5,4•
'lakte'lllar airs. The gentlemen present. about eighty in
to r, attended by invitation of the Mayor, to do honour
Isre hero of Jellalabad. Amongst them were Sir T.
110-jieker, Messrs. Turner, Horsfell, Ainsworth, D.
Illeetsban, P. green.all. E.q. M. P., W. Jackson, John I.
earn, E.
P. Messrs. Laird, Riply, Rushton,
Lie,`.!... Mr. Thomas, E. I. C. 1., Major Axford, ditto,
S. 710 Col. Mitchell, 6th Regt., Messrs. Ambrose Lace,
Cap.tl. tne, Sir J. Walmsley, the Rev. Dr. Tattershall,
bortth,
ectra.er, 6th Regt.. Capt. Bevis. R.N., Capt. Black-
Beg, Mr. Rende.,, Capt. Evans, and a number
Sir
strangers and townsmen.
itlespitigsrntißath.oSfahale sat on the right of the mayor. He wore the
Knight Commander of the Bath. After the.
able reYfe'a
other eitotealth of the Queen, the Queen Dowager, and
toasts were proposed by the Mayor, with suit-
" The A ar s, an
.weie
k d • drank with loud
Old
Cape The Wooden Walls of Old
Coniand,': followed. In replying to the latter,
st:Pe' -•.VANS stated, on the authority of Sir George.
te..kb.t, that the navy was never in a more efficient
The
at the present moment.
M escon next proposed the health of a brave soldier,
r_PrPoteuse) that day his distinguished guest, (cheers) whose
conduct had filled ll Europe and the world with his
efultine4a4nn
and endeared to him all ranks and classes of his
faccasiL e. The conduct of Sir R. Sale, under ordinary
'llB would be entitled to the highest distinction; but