The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-07-29 00:00:00

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DINNER TO Trig MARQUESS OF HASTINGS.
Yesterday a splendid eatertainrnent was given at the
Thatched House Tavern, in celebration of the return of
the Marquess of Hastier to this country. by the Gen.
denten who had served under his Lordship's Adminis.
tration in India. At about eight o'clock upwards of MO
Noblemen and Gentlemes sat down to a dinner of the
moat sumptooss description. The viands were of, the
choicest character, and the wines of excellent quality.
The whole arrangements, indeed, were conducted upon a
scale of truly Eastern magnillceoce, and great credit is
due to the Proprietor of the Tavern for the taste, spirit,
and liberality with which he give effect to the directions
of the Gentlemen who subscribed to this entertainment.
In one respect the day was, perhaps, somewhat unfor-
tunately selected, -as it happened to be that on which
another splendid entertainment was given by the Earl
of Shaftesbury, to which many distinguished personages,
who would otherwise have been presenton this occasion,
had previously engaged themselves. Lord William Ben-
da& presided, and was supported on his right hand by
his Royal Highness the Doke of Sussex, and on the left by
Prince Leopold. On the tight of the Duke of Sussex sat
the Marquess of Hastings, Lord Holland,'Admiral Jabat,
Lord Bexley, Lord W. Russell, and Sir W. Young; on
the left of Prince Leopold were Count Vandelslob, • Mr.
C. Wynn, Earl Breadalbane. Lord Howden, Mr. Elphin-
ston, and Sir H. Blackwood. Among other distinguished
persooages present we noticed, the Earl of Oosford. Sir
E. East, Sir A. Johnson, Sir .1. Malcolm, Sir J. Doyle,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Pattison, Dr. Lushington, Mr. Plow.
den, Mr. Money, Sir E. Colebrooke, Sir R. Gardiner,
Mr.'Hiuldlestone, Mr. Lindsay. Mr. Harris, Sir S. Brown,
Secretary of Spanish Legation, Colonel Hull, Colonel
Houston, Hon. J. Sullivan, Right Hon. Mr. Villiers,
Mr. Peel, Dr. Phillimore, Mr. A. C. Bradshaw, Mr.
Reed, Mr. Marjoribanks, Mr. Vander Hayden, Mr. Ed-
monstone, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Alexander,
Hon. H. Elliott, Sir C. Cockerell, Mr. Calcraft, Dr. Hol-
combe, Sir C. Doele, Sir H. Seton, Sir E. *Gregor.
Cu.. Wildman, Sir W. Clinton, General Wood. Mr. C.
Mills, Mr. Prendergast, Sir W. Congreve,Capt. O'Dayle.
Mr. R. Jackson. Mr. Davison. Hon. B. Cochrane, Col.
*Donald, Mr. Fullerton, Mr. httNaghten, Mr. Locke,
Mr. Fletcher, Major Bryant, Mr. Rocky, Mr. Campbell,
Col. Shaw, Major-General Nicholl, Mr. Gordon, Mr.
Tucker, Mr. Trani, &c. &c. &c.

After the usual routine of toasts were gone through,
the Noble Chairman proposed the health of his Royal
Highoess the Duke of Sussex.
The Duke of Sussex rose and said that be deeply felt
the compliment paid him, and that he received pleasure
on that occasion, not only in meeting the friends by
whom he was surrounded, but in taking advantage of it,
as the first public opportunity he had had of welcoming
the Noble Marquess on his return to this country.—
(Applause.)
The next toast was the health of Prince Leopold of Saxe
CON rg.
Prince Leoretn returned thanks briefly, and expressed
the satisfaction he felt of that opportunity being allowed
him to express his respect and esteem for the Marquess of
Hastings.
The Noble CHAIRMAN rose, and said that in rising to
propose the health of the Noble Marquess, who appeared
that day as their guest, he would propose &toast whit!)
would be bailed with enthusiasm. The whole policy of
the Noble Marquess's Government in India was founded
on liberal and extended views, and in furtherance of that
syetem laid down by the Marquess of Wellesley—a sys-
tem which, carried inte'execution, had proved the secu-
rity of the British possessions in India. It was reserved
for the Noble Marquess to carry that system to its full
accomplishment, and to settle that on a permanent secu-
rity, which the foresight of the Marquess of Wellesley
had laid down. In reviewing the conduct of the Mar-
quess of Hastings, he should not do justice alone 'o hi
merits as a General, but be would v,-tare on the sate
,expression of approbation to his co duct after victory.
The honours gained by him in ti e tield were only
equalled by his triumphs in the Cabinet. In whatever
seesethe conduct of the Noble Marquess was to be con
sidered, he was equally entitled to the respect and ad-
miration of the country. He was also s;,ecially entitled
to the marked respect of those immediately connected
with India •, for in a period or five years of his adminis-
tration, he did not add one shilling to the debt of India,
while the revenue of the country was increased five mil-
lions annually in the same time. Having thus briefly ad-
verted to the public conduct of the Noble Marquess, lie
would not trespass longer on their time, but would pro.
pose, with sentiments of gratitude and esteem, " the
health of the Noble Guest, the Marquess of Hastings."
Theta's' was received with the greatest enthusiasm.
The Marquess of HASTINGS then rose and said, that
he could not refrain from avowing how keenly he felt
the encomiums lavished on him by the Noble Chairman,
and the concurrence which the company expressed by
their applause and approbation of the toast. In the
warmest manner he must express his thanks for that ap-
probation which shed a bright and an additional lustre
open him. And however partial that applause might be,
he could not help being proud of it, as conferring on !tin;
an honest fame. qt was true, as the Noble Lord in the
Chair remarked, that his chief merit consisted in follow-
ing up and extending the plans laid down by the Mar-
quess of Wellesley. To the extension of those views, as
circumstances admitted, he adapted his conduct, and
attained a success not dependent on fortuitous Mecum-
stances, but secured by patience and overcoming the
various difficulties which opposed him. The Noble
Chairman complimented him on two grounds—on his
success in war, and on the attention paid to the improve
ment of the revenue and interests of the East India Cam.
pan} For the former he was indebted to the gallantry
of the troops he commanded, and the co-operation and
spirit of their officers; and for the latter, he only felt he
discharged a duty in return for tbat liberality with which
be was treated by the Court of Directors. The Noble
Marquess then briefly reviewed his conduct in the pro-
secution and termination of the Pindaree ear, anti, after
paying some compliments to the army who served under
him, concluded by again expressing his acknowledgment
for the honour done him.—(Applause.)
The Duke of Sussex proposed the health of the Noble
Chairman.

Lord Wie. BZNTINCK returned thanks in a brief but
emphatic speech.
The CHAIRMAN then gave " the health cf Sir Thomas
Hislop and the Army who served under him."
He then gave " the health of the Second in command,
Sir John Malcolm."
Sir JOHN SIALCOLM briefly returned thanks.
The CHAIRMAN gave "the health of the Foreign Mi-
nisters who honoered the company with their presence
that day."
The next toast was, " the health of the President of the
Board of Control."

The Right Hoo. Mr. W. WYNN returned thanks, and
eulogised the conduct of the Magness of Haqings in
India.

The next toast was " the health of the Chairman, and
Directors of the East India Company."
Mr. SMITH, in the absence of the Chairman and Depu-
ty Chairman, returned thanks.
The Duke of Sussex gave " The health of the Mar
chioness of Hastings."
The Marquess of HArrixos expressed his acknow-
ledgments for the compliment paid bins.
The following toasts were then given with appropriate
observations Lord Amherst, and the present 60.
moment of India"-•." Sir Edw. Paget and the Indian
Army."