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    December 11, 1852.] THE LEADER. 1179

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    Justice Coleridge , Mr . Justice Talfourd , Mr . Justice Wightman , and other judges , Mr . Masterman , Sir J . Puke , Mr . Alderman and Sheriff Carter , Mr . Sheriff Croll , Lord D . Stuart , Baron Rothschild , Sir W . Cubitt , Mr . James M'Gregor , and Mr . W . Brown . After the health of the Queen and of Prince Albert , came the Navy , to which the Duke of [ North umberland responded , and then the Army , which called up Lord Hardinge . They had been accustomed to hear this toast acknowledg ed by one who stood pre-eminent in fame , in honour , and in patriotism , and to whose achievements this country was greatly indebted for the peace and . happiness it now enjoyed . ( Cheers . ) The army would best imitate his

    great example by preferring the performance of their duty to every other consideration , and he believed they would , like the late Duke , be always ready to show due subordination to the civil authority and to the laws of their country . ( Cheers . ) And , if necessity should arisjo , he believed her Majesty ' s army , in its present discipline , ¦ would , as heretofore , prove that they had not degenerated from those glorious times when they were led to victory by their late , illustrious commander . ( Cheers . ) He was most proud to receive the approbation of his fellowcountrymen . He felt proud , also , not only to be at the head of his profession , but to be at the head of one of the noblest armies that any country ever possessed . ( Loud cheers . )

    The health of the late Lord Mayor was followed by " The American Minister , and the Representatives of Foreign Powers . " Mr . Ingersoll returned thanks . He regretted that he was not accompanied' by more of his fellow-Ministers on this occasion , that they might have seen the assembled loyalty , and , he might add , the assembled beauty , present in that hall . If so , they would have been satisfied of the truth of the old adage , that " The absent are in the wrong . " The country which he Lad the honour to represent was excelled by none other in love and admiration for the people of this country . They derived their knowledge from the same , instructors , and their habits from the same examples . The charters of the middle aeres , the Bill of Rie r hts , the Habeas Corpus , were

    theirs as well as ours . He addressed them in the same copious language which they spoke , and his fellow-countrymen studied the same books , and arrived at the same conclusions of peace and happiness . To illustrate the feelings borne to the people of this country , ho might remind them that a gentleman of London ( Mr . T . Baring ) , without any particular rank , or any other title , but that of being a London merchant , came to the United States , and there received the honours elsewhere paid to a conqueror . ( Cheers . ) When the people of England subscribed to

    relieve the Irish from famine , his fellow-countrymen were not backward in rendering their assistance ; and lately , when the expeditions were fitted out to ascertain the fate of Sir J . Franklin , the Americans endeavoured also to come to his rescue . ( Cheers . ) Since he ( Mr . Ingersoll ) had come to England , he had received those marks of hospitality and kindly intercourse which denoted the feelings entertained towards his country . He had seen to-day the loyalty with which the throno was regarded , and he , too , was willing to say with them all , " God savo the Queen . " ( Cheers . )

    Then followed " the Earl of Derby and her Majesty's Ministers . " The Lord . Mayor ' s introduction of this toast was characteristic [ especially in a member for Finsbury ] : — " That noblo earl was distinguished not more by the elevation of his rank , his groat power of eloquence , and his great influence , than by his moral integrity , which inspired confidence in all . Mo was glad to have this opportunity of expressing his high approbation of tho noblo earl ' s character and conduct sinco he had had tho opportunity of observing it as a member of tho House of Commons . Ho thought there was among all tho . so whom lie was addressing a hearty , unanimous , and cordial wish that tho present Government might succeed in promoting more than any other Government hud been able to do , tho social , commercial , and political prosperity oi" tho country . " ( Cheers . )

    Lord Derby was duly thankful . Referring to the utate funeral , his Haiti : — "If I revert to that groat , solemnity , it is only that I may have tlio opportunity of expressing hero what I have expressed elsewhere—the pride with which 1 feel myself to bo tho countryman of those- vast musses who knew ho well how to conduct themselves on Mini great occasion ( loud cheers ) , and tho fee-ling of almost noil-humiliation with which I asked niynolf , ' What can I have done to hold ko high a place among such a people V ( Cheers . ) Allow mo to take thin opportunity , in the heart , of this fireut city , to express also my admiration of the perfect arrangement and good order , kept indeed with ease , but not ball those who lacet ! in

    with tho less merit , y were p hi gh authority to superintend on that great occasion . And , without ' making any invidious diHtinction , 1 may soy that , excellent , and exemplary uh were the iirrangomontH in overy part of tho route , undoubtedly those on this ni < le oi Tomple-lmr wore by no means interior to I . Iioho on tho other . (( Jheoi-H . ) And I am bound to give the utmost credit for tho admirable lu-rangoment and good order pronerved by thoHO who had tho charge of watching over and controlling tho proceeding in and about our magnificent oulhediul . ( Chews . ) 1 assure you , gentlemen , that tho order of thiil , day , tho solemnity of that hooiio , anil tho leclinfrH which were exhibited by the incalculable inaHseH of tho people who wero assembled , struck all our foreign viHitors with nHtonishinoni « nd admiration . " ( Cheers . )

    He gracefully acknowledged the compliment pan him by t . ho Lord Mayor : — " I may nay that I Bhall be happy in my position as

    Minister if I find an opposition so expressed , and my political adversaries using such language as has been held by the lord Mayor . ( Cheers and laughter . ) 1 may indulge the hope , although . Ministers may not enjoy the honour of the political confidence of the members for Finsbury ( cheers and laughter ) , that occasions may arise when they may yet hope to receive the support and co-operation of the Lord Mayor of London . ( Cheers . ) But , however that may be , of one thing I am sure , that no difference of political opinion , no difference on any question of public interest , will interfere either with the cordiality of feeling with which we meet on occasions like the present , or in more important matters , when for the preservation of peace , for the maintenance of order , for the public weal , and the interests of the country , it may be necessary—as it often must be necessary—for the Ministers of the Crown to co-operate in the public service with the chief magistrate of the city of London . " ( Cheers . )

    Lord Derby proposed the health of the Lord Mayor . After some other toasts , came " The House of Commons and the Chancellor of Exchequer . " ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Disraeli received a compliment as high as that paid to my Lord Derby— " The city of London honoured the man who had achieved his own greatness , and whose intellect had lifted him to the leadership of the House of Commons . " ( Cheers . ) The Chancelxob of the Exchequer was received with enthusiastic and protracted cheering . He said" My noble colleague , in returning thanks for the honour you had done him in drinking the health of her Majesty ' s Ministers , reminded you that there might be differences of opinion , and perhaps great differences of opinion , in a

    large and brilliant assembly like the present . With respect to the body of men whose health you were then asked to drink , it is , my Lord Mayor , my privilege to return thanks on behalf of a body of men respecting whom there can be no difference of opinion in this assembly , because they are a body of men who represent all opinions . Gentlemen , you know well that the relations between the House of Commons and the city of London are of very ancient date . In times of adversity in the city of London the leaders of the House of Commons have found a refuge ; and therefore it is not surprising that in your moments of prosperous festivity the members of the House of Commons should be your welcome and your cordial guests . ( Cheers . ) I trust that as the relations between the House of

    Commons and the city of London are of long date , and since they are connected with our freedom and with some of the most interesting passages of our history , I hope that those relations will long remain ; and I think it would be an evil time for this country and for that assembly which at thin moment I represent , if the feeling between the House of Commons and the city of London ever becomes deficient in sympathy and affection . My Lord Mayor , I have heard with great pleasure the willing testimony which your lordship , from your experience , has paid to the manner in which the duties of a member of Parliament are discharged . I am quite sure that your lordship will add to tho indefatigable industry and devotion to duty which have characterized hitherto tho proceedings of that great

    assembly . "Wo are now at an interesting moment in the history of the House of Commons ( a laugh ) , becauso a new Parliament has just assembled . It is not for me , and nothing is further from my thoughts , than to excite any political feelings , or to mako any political allusion in this scene and upon this occasion . But I trust I may be permitted to say , becauso I feel sure that in giving expression to my feelings I only express your own , —I trust I may bo permitted to express a hope , and even a belief that the legislation of the new Houso of Commons will bo such as will entitle its members to receive the respect ami sympathy of tho country . ( Cheers . ) I hopo that they will meet together to take a largo view of tho national circumstancesthat they will meet together to forget petty feelings—that they will legislate , not for classes , but for tho

    community—( cheers ) - —that they will consider with an impartial and patriotic spirit every measure that is brought forward for the advantage of the country , and that they will resolve , it tho measures of Her Majesty ' s Government are entitled to public confidence and respect , that they ahull not bo defeated by tho niamiMivres of faction . ( Loud cheem . ) These are feelings in which all may share , whatever may be our political feelings ; and I may express a hope that in whatever character I may appear in this celebrated hall again—whether us the representative of the House of Commons , or as one of its humblest , membors , I may witness an increase of those feel ings of sympathy and respect which I trust , will , to tho advantage of this country , always exinl . between the House of Commons and the city of London . ( Mr . Disraeli resumed his seat amid loud cheering . )

    lie proposed tho " Health of tho Lady Mayoress . " Hero tho greater portion of the company retired ; leaving the citizens in possession .

    December 11, 1852.] The Leader. 1179

    December 11 , 1852 . ] THE LEADER . 1179

    Lord John Jujssklii At Lkuds. Lkkdk, It,...

    LORD JOHN JUJSSKLIi AT LKUDS . Lkkdk , it , appears , Iihh not a public , room largo enough f , o hold more Hum 1500 persons . Accordingly , numbers of the members of tho Mechanics' Institution worn excluded from honring the address of Lord John ltuskoII , who presided , on Wednesday , over the annual soiree at ) the Mechanics' Institution . It , wan , besides , his first , visit to Leeds . Tho proceedings eonnnenccd at seven o ' clock , in tho Music Hall , when Lord John took tins chair . Thero were present , besitles , Lord llenumont , Sir George Goodman , Mr . Mathow Haines , Mr . Henry Colo , Professor 1 'hillipH , tlio Dean of Hipon , Mr . George Cruickshunlc , and many local notabilities . First , Mr . James Kitson , the President of the Institution , road a report on the prcuont position and

    prospects of the institution , which were very good ; and he suggested the erection of a building capablo of affording accommodation to the members . ' Lord John Russell then spoke . He delivered what may be called an essay on literature ; indicating the influence of Bacon on science ; showing that while the progress of science was gradual , the progress of literature was uncertain ; succeeding authors but too often falling short of their more remarkable predecessors , until some change produced a new race o writers , who , while they kept the canons of pure taste , struck out a new part . The moral was , that working men should study literature and pure science , as well as attend to the mere utilities in science and politics . At the end he said , —

    " There is a great charge imposed upon you , and I trust you will properly perform it . Let no insane passion carry you without reason into contests with foreign countries . ( Loud and continued cheering . ) Let no unworthy prejudices induce you to withhold from any part of your countrymen that which is their due . ( Eenewed cheers . ) Let no previous convictions prevent you from examining every subject with impartial eyes , and from placing before you the light of truth , which ought to guide you in your investigations . ( Hear , hear . ) With these convictions I am persuaded you will abide by tho institutions which you have , by the faith which you hold , and that you will adorn the country to which you belong . " ( Loud and prolonged cheering . ) , ,.- ,. The following sentiments" furnished themes for the various speakers : —

    " Prosperity to the Leeds Mechanics Institution , and to all similar societies , as they not only possess , but materially promote the development of the chief resources of intellectual cultivation , " " The continued extension of schools of design and of class instruction among the people ; since to these in great measure do we look for the culture of taste and the progress of such mechanical contrivances as are necessary to maintain the national position of ' the workshop of tho world . '" " The advancement of literature and science ; for while the former has opened out to its votary the archives of the past , and is become the depositary of the present for his instruction and guidance , so also to the steady pursuit of the latter does the Englishman owe the elevated rank of his fatherland among the nations of the earth . "

    " That it is the effect of such institutions to bring about cordiality and friendly feeling among men , who , however widely they may otherwise differ , are still earnestly desirous of producing for themselves and their neighbours tho greatest amount of general good . " A vote of thanks to Lord John Russell terminated the proceedings . In the morning , the corporation presented a laudatory address to Lord John . In reply , he reviewed his own connexion with legislative reforms , which he haa done so many times before . His peroration alone referred to the future . It is sound Whiggisui : —

    " With regard to any problems that have to be worked out—whether they relate to removing defects in the Reform Bill and the extension of the elective franchise—( hear , hear)—or to the carrying into more complete effect the principle of religious liberty—whether they relato to tho reform of somo abuses which still prevent the completo efficiency of tho established church , or to tho extension , promotion , and improvement of education —( hear)—upon all these great subjects , although 1 doubt not we shall have differences of opinion , yet ray belief is that , with that freo discussion which our laws and institutions not only warrant , but approve—with a House of Commons discussing all these matters in tho face of an enlightened people , and if they make mistakes in their legislation speedily corrected by tho . general sense of public opinion—( cheers )—I believe , with these advantages , that

    without risk , without convulsion , wo may strengthen thoso advantages which we possess , wo may obtain others that wo have not yet enjoyed , and that , with the advantages of freo trade , promoting the wealth of the country , and improving tho condition of the working classes —( cheers )—with a free press—( loud cheering )—keeping its . oyo fixed upon all the changes that are proponed , and the refusals of improvement that may be attempted , — I believe- that with those advantages , -with so many organs of public opinion , we shall go safely on in t . hn career which we havo to tread , nn < l , whatever share I may bear in those changes —oven if I boar no share at all -it , will be tho highest satisfaction to me if I can see this great people proceed in tho path of freedom , of virtue , and of happiness , guarded , us it , has been guarded hitherto , by that , high sense of religion and morality which can bo tho only . safeguards of a nation . "

    The conclusion of this speech was followed by hearty anil repeated cheers , which were renewed when his Lordship , with Mr . Hnines , JM . I . \ , anil the other gentlemen by whom ho bad been accompanied , nlong with tho . Mayor and corporation , quitted the hiill .

    Tirk Mmitiikikld Cluh Show. Tnih Week Th...

    TirK MMITIIKIKLD CLUH SHOW . TniH week tho substantial offerings which agriculture ) makes to Christmas have been offered up in Haker-Htreot ; in other words , fat , cattle , pigs , sheep , havo been shown for tho substantial prizes offered by tho Sinithficld Club , and for the honour of winning bucolic laurels . Time wan when Protection rallied round tho Royal Agricultural Society , and hovered over tho great December show . Protection is dead , and buried : but

• Citation
  • Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 11, 1852, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_11121852/page/7/