A deputation from, the inhabitants of Tamworth proceeded to Drayton
Manor on Wednesday, and presented to Sir Robert Peel an address of con- dolence on the death of his father. Sir Robert, on behalf of himself and his family, feelingly acknowledged the assurances of sympathy-
" While they cannot ...-eTleviate the mental sufferings of our dear mother and ourselves, they tend at least to animate us with the consciousness that his services have met with that appreciation from his countrymen which it was his pride to aspire to." . . . . "And I pray you to convey my earnest acknowledgmenta to those whom you here represent; assuringyou that, with the same desire to continue those friendly relations which so long existed be- tween yourselves, gentlemen, and my late ffither, it will ever be my constant endeavour to render myself In public estimation not unworthy of his great name."
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