The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1835-05-15 00:00:00

that we will not permit the ancient institutions of this country—
(cheers)—the mitigated monarchy, consisting of three branches
of the legislature—we are determined that we will not allow it
to be changed by specious propositions of reform (loud cheers)
into a democratic republic. (Loud cheers.) We will not al-
low, if we can prevent it—we will not allow, by any the most
plausible pretext, such an infusion of democracy into the insti-
tutions of this country as shall essentially, change their theory,
and by slow degrees deprive us of the advantages we have so
long enjoyed under our limited monarchy and ancient institu-
tions. (Loud cheers.) Now, gentlemen, that is what I appre-
hend by the conservative principle, (loud cheers,) and such is
the .round on which we make an appeal to the country at large
for the maintenance of our principles. (Cheers.) We tell all,
in whatever class of life they may be, that they ought to feel as
deep -an interest in the maintenance of those principles as any
of the politicians or men of property who are now within my
hearin. (Cheers.) The encouragement of industry, depends
on the maintenance of those •principles. (Cheers.) 'lle pre-
servation of order depends on this not less than the maintenance
of that security which has hitherto led men through honest in-
dustry to accumulate property in this country. (Loud cheers.)
And, now that the feelings excited by a late political contest
have subsided, I cannot help
.entertaining a sincere hope and
belief, disclaiming any intention of interfei ing improperly with
the political franchise, there is still that fund of good sense in
this community that will enable you, if not to gain a predo-
minating influence in the Commons House of Parliament, still
to acquire that degree of influence that shall control and prevent
many bad projects. (Loud cheers.) My advice to you, then,
is, not to permit past differences on political subjects now to pre-
vent a cordial union with those who take a similar view with
yourselves on matters of immediately pressing emergency.
(Cheers.) There are many questions on which you formerly
differed now settled; but there are still many public men, from
whom you formerly differed, and who now agree with you that
the reform bill is not to be made a platform from which a new
battery is to be directed against the institutions of this country,
and if they agree with you on that point, if they wish to correct
real abuses, still determined to maintain the ancient principles
on which the constitution of the country is founder!, to protect
the interests of order and property, my advice" to you is not to
allow past differences to obstruct an harmonious and real union
for the preservation of all that remains. (Loud cheers.) Gen•
tlemen, I ought to apologize for detaining you so long, and I
shall not now much longer prevent my hon. friend the chair-
man from proceeding with the remainder of the toasts.
(Cheers.) But, in conclusion, let me entreat you to recollect
the associations connected with the place where we are now as-
sembled. From this place a voice issued in 1793 of memorable
moment—a voice in support of the ancient principles of the
British monarchy—(cheers)—a voice which enabled the minis-
ters of the day to check the contagion of democratic and French
Principles, then in their rage. (Cheers.) I call on you to re-
member the motto under which you are assembled, Concordia
parea res crescuni : however little your influence now may be,
by firm union, by determined perseverance, you will overcome
all difficulties, and rally around you a thousand arms to fight in
the same cause. (Lotid cheers.) Proclaim to the country from
this the centre of the metropolis, that, entertaining principles of
Moderation, you still will stand by the ancient walls, the an-
cient landmarks of the constitution—(cheers)—that you will
rally round the monarchy and protect it in its just prerogatives,
protect the independent exercise of the authority of the House
of Lords, (loud cheers,) and maintain firm and inviolable the
rights of the established church. (Cheers.) You will stand
by, in the emphatic language of acts of
.parliament, the pro-
testant government and protestant religion of this country.
(Cheers.) Elevating that voice, maintaining those principles,
as I must contend so moderate, so just, so necessary, so rational,
depend upon it the voice you raise will be re-echoed from
every part of this country, and the pulsation of the heart
of this great corporate community will vibrate through every
artery of this happy and mighty empire. (The right hon.
baronet sat down amidst loud and long-protracted cheering.)
The Chairman then gave the health of his Grace the Duke
of Wellington, with whose military and political career they
were all well acquainted, which required no eulogy from him,
and whose services, to the city of London especially, endeared
him to every good-hearted citizen. (The toast was drunk with
all the honours.)
The Duke of Wellington rose and said,—l beg leave, Mr.
Chairman and gentlemen, to return my warmest thauks for the
honour you have done me in drinking my health, especially
for the mention, in recommendation of me, of the services in
which I have been engaged, but most particularly of those which
it has been my good fortune to render to the city of London.
(Cheers.) But tne question on this day is not the services which
I have rendered either to the city of London or. otherwise.
(Cheers.) The object of this meeting is to enable you to pay
a compliment which it is in your power to bestow, and of which
he must be most ambitious-1 mean your approbation. (Loud
cheers.) I have no claiM—l have no merit on this occasion
(cheers), excepting that of having rendered to my right hon.
friend every assistance which it was in my power to give (loud
cheers), in the situation which I filled in His Majesty's coun-
cils (renewed cheers)—l have no claim, except that of a con-
currence with you in admiration of the great talents, temper,
fortitude, and manly discretion manifested by my right hon.
friend (loud cheers) during, probably, the most arduous and
difficult, even if the shortest, tenure of office that ever fell to
the lot of a Minister of the Crown. (Loud cheers.) 1 must
say that I deeply regret that the result of the labours of my
right hon. friend was not more successful (cheeis), and I be-
lieve that you who have heard to-night the exposition of his
principles and policy, and the advice which he tendered to von
(cheers), do sincerely lament that he did not for a longer time
carry into execution his measures and plans at the head of His
Majesty's Government. (Continued cheering.) But when we
consider what the measures were which my right honourable
friend had proposed to bring before Parliament, and which he
must have completed if he had been so allowed to introduce
them (loud cheers),—measures having for their object the satis-
faction of this country upon many important topics which have
become matters of interest since the establishment of the new
institutions of the country, and measures the result of which
must have been the cessation of agitation not only.in this coun-
try but in Ireland—l do think we have all reason to regret, as
I believe His Majesty does (loud cheers), the result of my right
hon. friend's short experiment of office. (Loud cheers.) I beg
leave to thank you most cordially for the honour you have done
me, and I beg leave to say I think my right hon. friend well
deserves the high compliment you have paid him. (Loud cheer-
ing., which lasted some minutes.)
Among the other toasts given were:—
" Lord Sandon and the commerce of Liverpool;" and
4i Lord Francis Egerton and the manufacturing interests of
the United Kingdom." For which these noblemen respectively
returned thanks.
The company did not separate until a late hour.

Within the last few days an absurd rumour has been got up
and industriously circulated, to the effect that Mr. Scholetield
has offered to resign his seat as member for Birmingham, in
order to make room for Lord John Russell. We need scarce
say that there is not the slightest foundation for such a rumour.
—Birmingham Journal.
DEATH OF BLANCHARD, THE COMEDIAN. Mr. William
Blanchard died on Saturday, aged 66. He was thrown out of
a chaise in the early part of the week, and that attention was
not paid to the injury received which the serious nature of it
required. Mr. Blanchard made his debut at Covent-garden the-
atre as Acres, in The Rivals' -g and Crack in The Turnpikeate,
on the let of October, WI He was a very good actor, but
not a provident man,- he has been dependent for his chief sup-
port latterly on the theatrical fund.
SIR ROBERT PEEL.—Tuesday morning a deputation of gen-
tlemen from the body of conservatives residing in Westminster,
waited upon Sir Robert Peel, and stated to him that from the
high sense they entertained of his distinguished conduct while
holding the reins of government, and their admiration of his po-
litical firmness during the late arduous struggle against party
spirit, they wished publicly to testify their approbation and
esteem by inviting him to a public dinner. Sir Robert Peel, who
was in high spirits, looked remarkably well, and received them
in the most affable manner, replied, that he felt sensibly the
kindness intended towards him, which, at any other period he
would have been most happy to accept. He considered, how-
ever, that while parliament was sitting to accept invitations of
this nature would seem to be taking a part in political excite-
ment, for which, at the present moment he had no desire, wish-
ing rather to avoid all expression of political feelings except
what it might be his duty to utter within the walls of parliament.
The deputation then retired, deeply impressed by the just and
prudent sentiments of the late premier.—Morning Post.
Mr. Bedworth Lambton is shortly to be united to the
amiable and accomplished Miss Ann Bush. Lord Durham has
in the most liberal manner removed the only barrier to their
union by pre:Amting his brother with a handsome allowance of
£5OO per annum, in addition to his own private fortune. The
engagement of Mr. Lambtou and Miss Bush has been one of
song standing.