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    Justice Coleridge , Mr . Justice Talfourd , Mr . Justice TVIg htman , and other judges , Mr . Masterman , Sir J . D uke , Mr . Alderman and Sheriff Carter , Mr . Sheriff CroU , 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 Iforfch umberland responded , and then , the Army , which sailed up Lord Hardinge . They had been accustomed to hear this toast acknowledged 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 arise , he believed her Majesty ' s army , in its present discipline , would , as heretofore , prove that they had not degenerated from those glorious tunes 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 lis fellow-Ministers on this occasion , that they might have seen the assembled loyalty , and , he might add , the assembled beauty , present in that hall * It so , they would have been satisfied of the truth of the old adage , that " The absent are in the wrong . " The country which he tad 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 then * habits from the same examples . The charters of the

    middle ages , the Bill of Eights , 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 , he might remind them that a gentleman of London ( Mr . T . Baring ) , without any particular rank , or any other title , bub 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 arid kindly intercourse which denoted tho feelings entertained towards his country . He had seen to-day tho loyalty with which the throne 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 FinsburyJ : — " That noble carl was distinguished not moro by tho elevation of his rank , his groat power of eloquence , and his great influence , than by his moral integrity , which inspired confidenco in all . JIo was glad to have this opportunity of expressing his high approbation of the noblo earl ' s character and conduct since ho had had the opportunity of observing it as a member of tho House of Commons . Ho thought thero wns among all those whom ho was addressing a hearty , unanimous , and cordial wi . sh tlmfc tho present Government might succeed in promoting more than imy other Government had boon able to do , tho social , commercial , and political prosperity of the country . " ( Cheers . )

    Lord Derby was duly thankful . Referring to tho state funeral , he said : — "If I rovort to that groat , solemnity , it is only that I may liavo the opportunity of expressing hero what I have expressed elsewhere—tho prido with which 1 feol mysolf to bo tho countryman of those vast . uiiihsoh who knew so well how to conduct themselves on that great occasion ( loud cheers ) , and tho feeling of almost . Hell-humiliation with which I asked mysolf , 'What can 1 have done to hold bo high a place among such a people r" ( dickers . ) Allow me to takes this opportunity , in the heart , of this great city , to express also my admiration of tho perfect arrangement and good order , kept indeed with case , but , not . with tho less merit . by nil those wlio were placed in

    , high nufcliorU y to superintend on that- great occasion . And , without making any invidious distinction , 1 may say that , excellent and exemplary as were tho arrangements in « vory part , of tho rout .-., undoubtedly tluiHO on this side of Toinp le-bai- wore by no menus inferior to those on the other . ( Cheers . ) And 1 am hound to give- the utmost credit , for tho admirable arrangement ; and good order pre-Horved by thono who bud the charge of watching over and controlling the proceedings in ana about , our magnificent cathedral . ( Ohoers . ) I assure you , gentlemen , that the order of that day , the solemnity of •¦•«•»¦< ' scene , and the i ' aoliiifjH which were exhibited by tho incalculable masses <> f the people who worn assembled , Hlruck all our foreign victors with astonishment and admiration . " ( Choors . )

    He gracefully acknowledged tho compliment paid hi b y tho Lord Mayor : — " I may Bay that I ehall bo happy in my poHition 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 . ) I 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 , -Brill 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 tho 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 Chancellor 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 this moment I represent , if tho 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 the indefatigable industry and devotion to duty which have characterized hitherto the proceedings of that great assembly . Wo are now at an interesting moment in tho history of the House of Commons ( a laugh ) , because 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 make any political allusion in this scene and upon this occasion . But I trust I may bo permitted to saybecause I feel sure that in giving expression

    , to my feelings I only express your own , —I trust I may be permitted to express a hope , and even a belief that the legislation of the new House of Commons will bo such as will entitle its members to receive the respect and sympathy of the country . ( Cheers . ) I hope that they will meet together to take a large viow of the national circumstancesthat they will meet together to forget potty feelings—that they will legislate , not for classes , but for the community—( cheers)—that they will consider with an impartial and patriotic spirit every measure that is brought forward for tho advantage of tho country , and that they will resolve , if Government entitled

    the measures of Her Majesty ' s are to public confidence and respect , that they shall not bo defuuted by tho manoeuvres of faction . ( Loud cheers . ) These aro 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 bull again whether as the representative of the House of Cominons , or as one of its humblest , members , I may witness an increase of those feelings of sympathy and respect which 1 trust , will , to the advantage of this country , always exist between the House of Commons and the city of London . ( Mr . Disraeli resumed his sent amid loud cheering . )

    He proposed the " Health of tho Lady Mayoress . " Hen ; the greater portion of the company retired ; leaving tho citizens in possession . LORD JOHN JtlJSSKLli AT LKKDS . Lkiods , it , appears , has not , a public , room large enough to hold more than 1500 persons . Accordingly , numbers of the members of Mm Mechanics' Institution wero excluded from hearing the address of Lord . John Russell , who presided , on Wednesday , over tho annual soiree at the Mechanics' Institution . It , was , besides , Ih ' h first visit to Leeds .

    The proceedings commenced al , seven o clock , in the Mutiie Hall , when Lord John took the chair . There wero present ,, besides , Lord Beaumont ,, Sir George Goodman , Mr . Mathow Huines , Mr . Henry Cole , Professor Phillips , the Dean of ltipoii , Mr . ( Jeorge- Cruiek-Hhank , and many local notabilities . First , Mr . James Kittion , tho President of tho Institution , read a report on tho present position and

    prospects of the institution , which were very good ; and he suggested the erection of a building capable 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 of 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 msane 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 . ( Renewed 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 the 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 : — » we various speakers : — i

    " 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 the greatest amount of general good . " A vo t * 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 has done so many times before . His peroration alone referred to the future . It is sound Whiggism : —

    " With regard to any problems that have to be worked out—whether they relate to removing defects in the ltcform liill and tho extension of tho elective franchise ;—( hear , hear)—or to the carrying into more complete effect the principle of religious liberty—whether they relate to the reform of some abuses which still prevent the complete eificiency of the established church , or to the extension , promotion , and improvement of education— - ( hear)—upon all these great subjects , although I doubt not wo shall have differences of opinion , yet my 7 > elief is that , with that frco discussion which our laws and institutions not only warrant , but approve—with a House of Commons discussing all these matters in the face of an enlightened people , and if they make- mistakes in their legislation speedily corrected by the general sense of public opinion—( cheers)—I believe , with these advantages , that withthoso

    out risk , without convulsion , we may strengthen advantages which we possess , we may obtain others that wo have not yet enjoyed , and that with the advantages of frco trade , promoting tho wealth of tho country , and improving the condition of the working classes —( cheers)—with a free press—( loud cheering )—keeping its eyo lixed upon all the changes that are proposed , and tho refusals of improvement , that may bo attempted , —I believo that with these advantages , with so many organs of public opinion , we shall go safely on in the career which we have to tread , and , whatever share 1 may bear in those changes —even if L bear no share at , all- —it will bo the highest satisfaction to inn if L can see this groat people proceed in tho path of freedom , of virtue , and of happiness , guarded , as it , has been guarded hitherto , by that , high sense of religion'and morality which can be the only safeguards of n nation . "

    The conclusion of this speech was followed by hearty and repeated cheers , which were renewed when " his Lordship , with Mr . Haines , M . P ., and the other gentlemen by whom he had been accompanied , along with the Mayor and corporation , quitted the liall .

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    THIS SMITHFIKLD CLU 1 J SHOW . TinH week the substantial offerings which agriculturo makes to Christmas havo been offered up in Hakerstreet ; in other words , fat , cattle , pigs , sheep , huvo been shown for ( . ho substantial prizes ottered by tho ftmitlifiold Club , and for the honour of winning bucolic laurels . Time was when Protection rallied round tho Royal Agricultural Society , and hovorod over tho great December show . Protection is dead , and buried : but

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    December 11 , 1852 . ] THE LEADER . 1179

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  • Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 11, 1852, page 1179, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1964/page/7/