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known to me . t first heard them immediately after the passing of the Rpform Bill . Then the cry was , if you let in Peel and the Tories the Reform Bill will be repealed , and a revolution will follow . This cry induced many innocent members to give votes of which they bitterly repented . Well , the right honourable baronet came into office ; no revolution followed ; on the contrary , by his distinguished services and beneficial measures he has won well-merited renown , and I believe saved his country from a revolution . { Cheers . ) In conclusion , I repeat that I have firm faith in the institutions of this country—that I do not believe that for the
beneficial working of those institutions it is requisite that any of the representatives of the people should even on this occasion vote against their convictions . To affirm such a position appears to me the greatest calumny which can be uttered against representative and constitutional government . For us to act upon such a position would rend justly to cast discredit on representative institutions in the eyes of Europe , which the noble lord with all his ambassadors and wandering missionaries would never wipe out . We owe it , therefore , to ourselves , to our constituents , and to the fair fame of our institutions , that , solemnly appealed to as we are on the present
occasion , every one of us should vote for or against the motion of the honourable gentleman according as we approve or disapprove of the proposition which it contains . For myself , I have for many years disapproved of the foreign policy of her Majesty ' s Ministers . I protested against it tpn years ago—my convictions upon the subject are unchanged . I shall , therefore , without hesitation , vote against the motion of the honourable gentleman , deeply regretting at the same time , that I must act in ^ opposition to political friends , for whom I entertain a 3 sincere an esteem and regard as I do for her Majesty ' s Ministers collectively and individually . { A laugh . ) Mr . Shafto Adair contended that Lord
Palmerston ' s policy expressed the sentiments of the majority of the nation . Mr . Sidney Herbert ridiculed the Pacifico affair , in which an escapade , begun by school-boys , had been magnified into a riot , and called upon the House to mark its disapprobation of a policy which had tended to lower the character of this country in the eyes of foreigners . Sir George Grey contended that in all the debate no undue interference in the affairs of any foreign country had been proved against Lord Palmerston , who had always and unhesitatingly disclaimed any
desire for what was called propagandism . No public man could come out of an ordeal more triumphantly than Lord Palmerston had done , in spite of the exertions which had been made to heap on him every kind and degree of misdeed . And the result of his policy had been most successful . The peace of Europe had been preserved—there had not even been an approximation to war , while the principles of constitutional liberty were progressing . Mr . Gladstone said there was a general feeling , even among Lord Palmerston's supporters , that he was not a " prudent" manager of foreign affairs , and
that while he held office the country was always upon the verge of a war . After going over the Greek cases he went on to say that we were under great obligations to Prance for the course she had taken in the business , both in regard to her offer of mediation , and to the mode in which she had endeavoured to carry it out . From Russia we had received a severe lesson , and in exchange for the humiliation it had bestowed upon us , all the compensation we had received was listening to the gigantic , intellectual , and physical effort which occupied the noble lord from sunset to sunrise ,
while the House of Commons hung upon his lips . lie then proceeded to charge Lord Palmerston with an unfortunate and mischievous love of interference , and a tendency to make opportunities for its exercise instead of waiting for them . And although , when conducting our own affairs , God forbid he should consider success a test of merit , he thought that when we went out of tho way to conduct our neighbour ' s affairs , he must think that our success should bo a consideration in judging our efforts . That on fit occasions British influence might be exercised with other countries to extend institutions
from which we derived so much benefit , no one denied ; but we were not to make occasions and become Propagandists of even sound political doctrines . Ho condemned the separating policy of Lord Palmerston , asserting that it was impossible ior ono nation of the earth long to isolate itself from the common bond in which God had bound together all the nations of Christendom , and that to assort for the Englishman the position of tho Unman , a member of a privileged class who refused to bo bound by the laws to which he
would subject the rest of tho world , was an assumption which could not bo justified . The weakness of tho English people was a disregard for the fee-lings of foreign nations , and upon that weakness ho foresaw this debate was intended to work . Lord " PulmtTston was to be held up as the protector of the Englishman everywhere , and upon that rcprcsentition tlu > support of the House would be looked for . But he warned his lordship that there was an appeal from tho House to the country , and from the country to the general opinion of the civilized world .
Mr . llBNKY Dui'MMOND opposed the motion in an eccentric speech , and the debute was adjourned at two o ' clock .
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LORD PALMERSTON'S PORTRAIT . A deputation consisting of nearly ninety members of the House of Commons , waited upon Lady Palmerston , on Saturday , at the family mansion in Carlton-gardens , for the purpose of presenting to her ladyship a full-length portrait of Viscount Palmerston , with an address expressive of the high sense they entertain of his lordship's public and private character . The original proposition was that a likeness of the noble lord should be painted by a subscription of five guineas each from one hundred members of the House of Commons . By a
subsequent arrangement this numerical restriction was extended , with a view to accommodate about twenty additional members , who were anxious to be permitted to join in the testimonial . The portraita full length—which is by Mr . John Partridge , represents Lord Palmerston in an erect posture , attired in evening dress , and wearing the ribbon of the Order of the Bath . The apartment in which he is standing , and which may be supposed to be the Cabinet Council room , contains the usual accessories pertaining to the noble lord ' s office as Foreign Secretary , conspicuous amongst which is a bust of his political idol and former colleague—Canning .
The members forming the deputation began to assemble shortly before one o ' clock . On entering the drawing-room they observed Lady Palmerston seated , and contemplating the picture , which occupied a position in the centre of the saloon , opposite to a portrait of her ladyship . Colonel Lockyer Freestun here advanced and introduced by name several of the gentlemen forming the deputation . Lord Palmerston entered the saloon at this moment , and took up a position near her ladyship . The ceremony of introduction completed ,
Colonel Lockyer Freestun , holding in his hand the address , inscribed on vellum , said : Lady Palmerston , it is peculiarly gratifying to my feelings to be deputed , as the secretary of this numerous body of the members of the House of Commons , to have the honour of presenting to you , in their name , the address I hold in my hand , accompanied by the portrait of your noble lord . He then read the address , of which the following is a copy : —
" TO THE VISCOUNTESS FALMERSTON . " House of Commons , June 22 , 1850 . " Madam , —We , the undersigned members of the House of Commons , anxious to testify our high sense of Viscount Palmerston ' s public and private character , and of the independent policy by which he has maintained the honour and interests of this country , request your ladyship ' s acceptance of the accompanying portrait , with our warmest wishes for the welfare of his lordship and yourself . —We have the honour to be , madam , your faithful and obedient servants . "
Lord James Stuart , M . P ., then addressed Lady Palmerston in a speech of some length , in which he eulogised " the independent policy , ability , warmheartedness , and worth of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs . " These feelings were not confined to those who had signed the address , but were shared in by the Sovereign and the people : — " During the long period the Liberal party had been in power Lord Palmerston had conducted the diplomatic affairs of Great Britain with so much credit and so much force as to inspire the respect of his opponents and the admiration of his friends . During this period Lord . Palmerston had carried on negotiations with some of the greatest statesmen in the world , among whom it was
only necessary for him to refer to the Prince de Talleyrand and other celebrated contemporary diplomatists . The country would never forget the successful manner in which his Lordship had conducted the negotiations during the French revolution in 1830 , when his skill and firmness , as they must all remember , prevented a European war and all its calamitous consequences . From that hour to the present time his Lordship had never undertaken the guidance of any great question involving the integrity or repute of England in which he had not fully vindicated the character of Great Britain as a nation , without entailing the infraction of that peace in whose maintenance the predilections of the English people were so warmly enlisted . "
Lady Palmerston , in reply , promptly and feelingly expressed her appreciation , of so flattering a testimonial to her husband ' s honour and character , and her lively sense of its appropriate adaptation and value to herself , remarking that the time chosen for such manifestation of confidence and regard on the part of so extensive a band of friends could but heighten to pride and gratitude the gratification she but feebly expressed . During her brief response her ladyship , who was
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THE ROYAL CHRISTENING . The imposing ceremonial of the baptism of Prince Arthur , third son of her Majesty and Prince Albert , took place , according to previous announcement , on Saturday evening , in the chapel within Buckingham Palace . Among those invited to witness the ceremony were , —the Duchess of Kent , the Duchess of Cambridge , Prince George , the Princess Mary , the Prince of Prussia , Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar , the Prince of Leiningen , the Duke of Wellington , the Foreign Ministers , and the leading members of the Government . These assembled in the old diningroom at the Palace at six o ' clock ( the Royal Family being conducted to an adjoining drawing-room ) , and were conducted to seats in the chapel . The Archbishop of Canterbury , the Bishop of London , the Bishop of Chester ( Clerk of the Closet ) , the Bishop of Oxford ( Lord High Almoner ) , and several other clergymen , assembled in the room adjoining the old dining-room , and afterwards took their places at the communion-table . The procession of the sponsors for the infant Prince was formed in the following order at a quarter before seven o ' clock : — Lancaster Herald , Chester Herald , Mr Albert W . Woods . Mr . W . A . blount . Controller of the Household . Treasurer of the Household . The Sponsors , viz . : — His Grace Her Royal Highness His Royal Highness the Duke of the Duchess of Kent , the Prince of "Wellington . Proxy for her Serene Highness Prussia , the Duchess Ida of Saxe-Weimar . Ladies and Gentlemen Gentlemen in in attendance upon attendance upon her Royal Highness his Royal Highness , the Duchess of Kent . Her Majesty ' s procession was then formed as follows , viz .: — Norroy King of Arms , Clarenceux King of Arms , Mr . K . Laurie . Mr . J . Pulman . Equerry to his Royal Highness Clerk Equerry to the Queen Prince Albert Marshal . in Waiting . in Waiting . Senior Gentleman Usher Garter Gentleman Usher Quarterly Waiter Principal King of Arms Daily Waiter and in Waiting . carrying his Sceptre . totheSword of State . Groom of the B- dchamber to Groom in Waiting his Royal Highness Prince to Albert in Waiting . The Vice-Chamberlain , the Queen . Lord of the Bedchamber to Groom of the Stole Lord in Waiting his Royal Highness Prince to his to Albert in Waiting . Royal Highness the Queen . Prince Albert . The Lord Steward . The Lord Chamberlain . His Royal Highness The Queen , Prince Albert . leading her Royal Highness Princess Helena . His Royal Highness Her Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . the Princess Royal . His Royal Highness Her Royal Highness Prince Alfred . Princess Alice . His Royal Highness Her Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge . the Duchess of Cambridge . His Serene Highness Her Royal Highness Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar . Princess Mary of Cambridge . His Serene Highness the Prince of Leiningen . Master of the Horse . Mistress of the Robes . Lady of the Bedchamber in Waiting . Two Maids of Honour in Waiting . Bedchamber Woman in Waiting . Lady in attendance upon her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge . Gold Stick in Waiting . Captain of tho Yeomen of the Captain of the Gentlemen at Guard . Arms . Master of the Buckhounds . Master of the Household . Silver Stick in waiting . Field Officer in Brigade waiting . The Queen and the other royal personages having taken their seats , the chief officers of the household , the Mistress of the Hobes , and others , took their places in attendance , the Treasurer and Controller of the Household being behind the sponsors . As the Queen and Prime Albert were entering the chapel the march in Handel's " Occasional Oratorio" was performed , which was followed by a chorale , composed by Prince Albert . The Lord Chamberlain , accompanied by the Groom of the Stole , then conducted the young Prince into the chapel , the latter being carried by the head nurse , and attended by the Countess of Gainsborough . The Archbishop of Canterbury read the baptismal service , and on arriving at the part for naming the child the Countess of Gainsborough handed the infant Prince to the Archbishop , when the child was named *• Arthur William Patrick Albert . " Tho Countess of Gainsborough received Prince Arthur after ho had been baptized , and the Archbishop having pronounced the benediction , the Queen and Prince Albert , preceded by the sponsors and followed by the royal and illustrious visitors , retired from the chapel to the room adjoining the Old Dining-room , where the baptism was duly attested in the register book . The Queen , the Prince , and the royal personages then passed up the grand staircase to the Throneroom , where her Majesty was joined shortly beforo eight o ' clock by her ltoyal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester . Tho remainder of the company continued in the Green Drawing-room , A state banquet w » s given in the Picture Gallery , ut which the lloyal Family , the Foreign Ministers , tho Cabinet Ministers , and the rest of the company were present . Tho 4 < christening cake" was placed
on the middle of the dinner table , on the plateau of the magnificent service of gold plate . The top of the cake represented an octangular fountain , ornamented with a number of small vases filled with , miniature bouquets . After the banquet the Lord Steward proposed the health of Prince Arthur , which was followed by that of " The Prince of Prussia , " and " The Queen and the Prince . " Immediately after the last toast the Queen rose from the banquet and went to the " White Drawing-room , where she received an evening party .
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Leader (1850-1860), June 29, 1850, page 316, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1844/page/4/
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