to
Guernsey, on the 24th July, 1822, he was received with unexampled
enthusiasm. On landing in the morning, he was saluted with deafening
cries of "_Brock for ever!_" "_Long may he live!_" &c. The public joy
was manifested on this occasion in many different ways. The shipping in
the harbour hoisted their flags; crowns and garlands of flowers, flags,
loaves of bread, with ears of corn, were tastefully arranged, and
suspended in almost every street; mottos and devices, expressive of
unbounded gratitude, were exhibited in every direction, and in the
greatest variety; and the church bells throughout the island rang merry
peals during the day. Bands of music paraded the town, followed by
crowds, on whose happy countenances "Mirth, admit me of thy crew," was
expressed. The musicians wore various coloured bands round their hats,
with the motto of "_Long live Bailiff Brock!_" They surrounded a banner
crowned with flowers, bearing the following inscription:

"The grateful inhabitants of Guernsey, to the worthy Bailiff,
DANIEL DE LISLE BROCK.
Happy is he who labours to promote the happiness of his fellow
citizens.
He will secure their eternal gratitude. They will unceasingly
exclaim: 'May God preserve oar friend, our benefactor, and our
parent.'"

"This inscription having been borne in triumph in every part of the
town, was presented to the object of well-merited praise, and accepted.
Preparations had been made by the militia bands to receive this
distinguished patriot at the landing place; but their good intentions
were thwarted, in consequence of the early hour at which the arrival
took place. At a public meeting of the inhabitants, it was determined to
present a piece of plate to Mr. Brock, as a testimony of the value
attached to his public services, and in the hope that this faint
evidence of their attachment might serve to stimulate others to follow
his steps, and might descend as a memorial to his posterity. Upwards of
L300 were quickly raised for this purpose, and other less valuable, but
not less gratifying, testimonials were presented to him. Nor was Jersey
less grateful, as a public meeting was held in the town of St. Helier,
when the thanks of the island and a handsome piece of plate were
unanimously voted to him."

In 1826, General Sir John Doyle, Bart, and G.C.B., for many years
lieutenant-governor of Guernsey, visited the island, and at a public
dinner, given to him on the 29th Augus