The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-03-31 00:00:00

THE REFECTION

The mould-room at Messrs. Hodgson's was decorated in a
tasteful manner for the reception of their numerous guests,
and those of the owners. _No fewer than eight tables, across

whole renith, from 'which these branched off. The entertain-
ment, which consisted of joints, of the choicest viands, fowls,
confectionery, fruits, &c., with the welcome addendum to the first
of warm potatoes, was provided by Mr. Lynn, of the Waterloo
Hotel, who was himself present; and, we need scarcely say, was
abundant and excellent in every respect. The wines were also
of the best kind,—and the Champagne was predominant.
Covers were laid for 130 guests, and it appeared that even more
than that number was present. The roof was entirely "ceiled"
with British and national flags, and the seats covered with
•-rimson cloth. Mr. Mc. Tear
lbal presided, and we observed
amongst tnose XII .. , ey Moore, chairman of the
Dock Committee; Mr. Braga, Vice of the Brazilian
empire; Messrs. Johnson (of the firm of Johnson -rat.er and
Co., of Pernambuco,) Miller, Saunders, and other Brazilian
merchants of this town; Mr. Rostorn, junior, Mr. Durham,
Mr. Mc. Kinnel, Mr. Philips, Mr. Markland, and others from
Manchester and London connected with the Brazilian trade,
together with a vast number of our most distinguished towns-

latives,

After the usual loyal toasts, the Chairman proposed the
health of "The Emperor of the Brazils," which was warmly
received.

Mr. BRAOA replied in feeling and eloquent terms. He
trusted that the vessel just launched, and the meeting of that
day would tend to cement the bond of union and friendship

which already existed between England and the Brazils, and
unite them still more closely together for the mutual benefit of

to see the day when the intercourse between—t-Ke'two wouabe

reauceu to three weeks, by means of such vessels as that Just
launched. He trusted that the proceedings of that day would
tend to strengthen and promote the feeling of amity already
entertained by the Brazilians towards this country, and lead to
the most beneficial results. (Much applause.)
Mr. WILLIAM JONES proposed the health of "The Brazilian
Merchants," to whom they looked for support in this new ma-
ritime undertaking,—coupled with the name of " Mr. B.

Moore."

Mr. BRAMLEY MOORE, in reply, expressed a hope that the
starting of the new line of communication with the Brazils
would be the commencement of a new era of intercourse be-

bring more immec

the grasp of this a profitable commerce which had hitherto
been paralyzed by the impolicy of our own government. He
hoped, through a wiser administration of affairs in this re-
spect, for a free exchange of commodities between the two
countries, which he considered was not only due to the Bra-
zilians but to ourselves. He had himself resided in the Brazils
for fourteen years, and could not speak too highly pf their

ananess, anauinty, ana respect to British suujects. tie re-
Tetted that the conduct of our government towards the Bra-
. .

ad not hitherto been such as he approved ; but still he
aw no difficulty in effecting an amicable and mutual arrange-
ment, the only one that could remain being, from mistaken
opinions, on this side of the water. (Cheers.) He concluded

. ,
by proposing the health of the ladies, as "The Lancashire
Witches," which was enthusiastically received.

Mr. dOPELAND hoped the vessel just launched would be
followed by others, and. proposed " The health of the owners,

.nd prosperity to t
Mr. HADFIELD I

henfanc

!seed his concur-