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 IN LIVERPOOL.

Ott Wednesday morning, at ten o'clock, Sir Robert and
;434 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-
Lon and about eleven o'clock, the Mayor, accompanied
Y Mrs. and Miss Sands, proceeded 'o Mr. Brown's
residence in the state carriage, drawn by two beau• iful bay
horses, and were immediately introduced. It was then
,treaged that the party should set out on a tour through
line town and visit the principal objects of interest; and
sacnorfsdingly Sir Robert and his lady, the Mayor and Mrs.
alon entered the state carriage and were driven rapidly
To gn hnro, Shaw's-brow, and Dale-street, to the
we carriage belonging
The,.''aitl, where they arrived at half-past twelve o'clock.
a caj were followed by the Mayor's private carriage and
to Mr. Brown. In those carriages
ot noticed William Brown, Esq., the ladies of his and
Scher
highly respectable families of the town, and Miss
!?Its, the ayor's daughter. On reaching the Town-
Wh
tle, the whole party were ushered into the Mayor's room,
rre
„ they rested themselves for about twenty minutes.
During this interval the were introduced to several gentle-
Stan' amongst amongst others to Samuel Staniforth, Esq. of the
.
p-office, Lieut. Parsons R.., &c.
When it was ascertained th'a 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
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
Pra,_rtY proceeded along the Town-hall to the Council
"'amber, 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
rear. n and the other ladies of the party brought up the

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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
9.11 his memorable achievements, and said that the associa-
been felt deeply and gratefu conferring services which he had
the honouree means of upon the commer-
eta' Public. Sir Robert, in the course of his reply, which
was delivered in an off hand, soldier-like manner, ex-
liesBed a hope that he should always be found doing his
t Uty
a manner deserving the approbation of
life
coun-
jaryin
India,
ae said that he had been brought all his life nearly
and absolutely considered himself an Indian
toiffi!!r altogether—(hear and. laughter.) If he went out
he again, and that his servlces were once more reuired.
hoped to do something which should still further_ en-
ttle 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
bo object'on to another piece of India—(great cheers.)
tThe Mayor said that he vegs uite certain th t where-
eeer Sir Robert went he would dohs duty in a manner
r:ning a British officer.
ir Robert hoped he should. He had lived there very
lislanY
fears, and he had three brothers there who had
erved r
-five years.
jell!. Turner
,remarked that the gallant officer did not
folk much the worse for the climate.
1r tlobert replied—No, thank God, I feel very hearty.
healtahlY Sale, in reply to a question as to the state of her
said she felt quite recovered.
exeillta r several other compliments of this kind had been
the Enxgei,tl. the Mayor escorted Sir Robert and his lady to
:rnecc,ottii-Lange-rooms ; and on arriving at the Exchange
and che Y Were met by some hundreds of the merchants
r reseectable inhabitants, who took off their hats
eassed earled them in the most enthusiastic manner as they
popui ong. y
I"
acknowledged the greetings of the
politeace bere, as indeed :all through tbeir tour. in the
prieedat I.,°,rni, and seemed highly gratified and even sur-
Pa with the joyous welcome they received. In their
,e_!eage through the Exchange-rooms, they were hailed
W 1 it loud cheering and clapping of hands ; and on stop-
fora few moments in front of the bar, they were in-
-0
uced by the Mayor amid another volley of applause.
9tii the Exchange-rooms, they proceeded to the Under-
,:ltere-rooms, where they were also very enthusiastically
;;ete„d and then crossing the Exchange area, and stop-
ror a few moments to inspect Nelsons' Monument,
they re-entered the Town-hall, and s;.t for some time in
the Mayor's-room. At the expiration of this period, ac-
companied by the Mayor and Mrs. Sands, they proceeded
14 his Worship's open barouche to the Custom-house.
Brown, Esq. sat oh the dickey. The barouche was
followed by the state carriage and also by the carriage
freighted
to Mr. Brown, both of which were fully
'related with the ladies of the party. On reaching the_
Custom-house they went in at the north entrance, ascend
eut
ohe principal staircase, and inquired for the collector,
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
ae.neinateense crowd ofpersons who had previously entered,
Which resounded through the vaulted building like the
they
of a piece of artillery. On descending the staircase
Albeyrt -entered their carriages, and were driven to the
°ek now in rapid progress towards completion.
...Herre Sir Rebert alighted and walked with the Mayor and
.• Br-Own through some of the new iron warehouses,
Wgith the strength and durability of which he appeared
reeably surprised. He made several inquiries as to the
pe_excavations of the dock, and the mode in which the stu-
th:(l•s works have been carried on. Having rejoined
- ladies of the party, the carriages drove along the line
Of quays to the Prince's Dock, at the extreme northern
.entl ante of which they returned along Waterloo-road
here t--P Water-street to the Town-hall. After pulling up
'Lere 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, Rene-
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
.ecenes through which she passed in India, her hair-
breadth 'stapes, her interesting journal, and the thousand-
tlTd-one reminiscenses of her career, which crowded upon
ie minds of the public, created unbounded interest in
tVavour. She is rather above the ordinary female
*at m, and as slight as a girl of fifteen. She looked
anel cheerful, and wore a black watered silk dress,
all white satin bonnet, edged with black crape. Sir
ttobert, who appears about 60 years of age, looked re-
/aaleably ruddy and healthful, and wore a black frock
enai, and black stock.
gblll- lets
' ee, ielard!adaday morning at half-past ten Sir Robert and
crossed to Woodside, to view the town of
ydctrr improvements and works now in pro-
ieesa nie that aside ofe river.. They drove to George's
ro-
pier- in
gr an open carriage, and were accompanied by
ComeeWnrigg and some other gentlemen. Most of the
thenc.esioners of Birkenhead were in waiting to receive
Cr;"ll,_eheding Mr. Al`Nicol, Mr. W. Jackson, Mr.
Ceeeenle r. 13enthani and Mr. Hind. On reaching the
shore,z.eitrhe..eeihireeersby a special steamer, they were saluted
by a large concourse of spectators; cannons
tile inn's° fired and other marks of respect were shown by
tchabitants and parties from Liverpool, the intention
fied 'IT gallant knight to visit the town having being nod-
deoeer„Placards atbthe several ferries. After landing they
iq ter neigh Hamilton Square (one of the finest squares
ieeedeee) followed by a great number of people, and pro-
elsd thence to the iron ship building yard of Mr. John.
highly Robert and his friends expressed themselves
°there, gratified by inspecting the fine iron frigate, and
gei:,,sels now in progress there, as well as with the
ee tee of the works, and the extraordinary manner,
Darin art' Power, large furnaces, and hand-work, of Ke-
el, g and fashioning the huge ribs and plates of iron for
BhpiPs;. Sir
Robert was afterwards driven through the
laidv'e- are, art immense undulated area with two :lakes,
witetc,,nt with great skill with fir trees shrubberies,
this 'g Walks, &c. Near the south-west extremity of
Jacee',,PaFe he was shown the large mansion of Mr. W.
e.wheee-4' Claughton Hall," now being erected, and
alee• e selendid view is obtained of the estuary of the
ace. se,., the town of Liverpool, the shore toward Runcorn,
iects afterwards visited most of the buildings and.ob-
to ralon the township worthy of notice, every one anxious
Perry Watiiiiin the utmost respect, and arrived at the Monk
perteek °l half-past twelve o'clock. Here the party
illa cold collation, admirably served by Mr.
Wini:-, of
'eand about one o'clOck embarked in the Red
°I Q-'4.eanvernment steamer tender, under the command
tieee,Prin Bevis, R. N. After a short excursion on the
cleat. :ring which, the day being remarkably fine and
tandettei achjects of interest on both sides were seen to
eee tie' the party relanded at the George's pier, where
attic's,' received by W. Brown, Esq., and his lady,
thee, the cheers of a great number of spectators. They
ti • -e eroee
1,,°W11, e.ed to Richmond
.Hill, the seat of Mr.
te thew .ere they domiciled during their stay.
KivNn evening Sir R. Sale, was entertained at a banquet
'over at the Town Hall, by' T. Sands, Esq., the Mayor.
leire laid for about' eighty gentlemen in the dining
deel:' and eeralnn, o.f the Waterloo pr.ovide.d.thhF vieavnedrs,
It lee", ited his usual gter?d taste in ftn_nis intg
°PI le,r' the season. During dinner, S übb. s'ys
Popuia iconic Band played from time to time a. variety
nuelber r airs. The gentlemen present, about eighty in
tto the 'hattended by invitation of the Mayor, to do honour
...senekerero of Jellalabad. Amongst them were Sir T.
Vodesen' „,Messrs. Turner, Horsfall, Ainsworth, D.
Elac• Greenall, Esq. M. P. W. Jackson, John I.
fotter Esq. M. P , Messrs. Laird, Riply, Rushton,
e-ieee; eir• Thomas E. I. C. 1., Major Axford, ditto,
• ttieet'l•pitchell;fith.ltgt., Messrs. Ambrose Lace,
Capes Fre', Walmsley, the Rev. Dr. Tattershall,
sth `„7, 6th Regt., Capt. Bevis, R.N., Capt. Black-
' ether "•eet., Mr. Rende Capt. Evans, and a number
telva,ngers and towns.ra' en.
roi,piagsntilthoefaie sat on the right of the mayor. He wore the
,aelcnight Commander of the Bath. After the
etier leytailt alth of the Queen, the Queen DowaFer, a. d
e Prefet oasts were proposed by the Mayor, with suit-
,atise 2eY remarks, and were drank with loud ap-
" I he AemY " and " The Wooden Walls of Old
and," followed.- In replying to latter,
coe4t. EVANS stated, on the authority. of Sir George
stet urn, that the navy was never in a more efficient
,thetiLanAvatnthe present moment.
fappleu'ise,
nut next proposed the health of a brave soldier,
heroic ,tp day his distinguished guest, (cheers) whose
raree,
_eesnuuct had filled Europe and the world with his
voiles tuta endeared to him all ranks and classes of his
occasionsrYn'en- The conduct of Sir R. Sale under ordinary
Would be entitled to the highesedistinction; but