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1 It. E I, A N D. [FROM THE DUBLIA, CORILESPONDEN'T, DEC. 31.] [Received this Morning.)' This day the Earl TALBOT had , a Levee at the Castle, preparatory to his departure from Ireland, which was numerously attended by persons of fortune and distinction, as a mark of respect to the distinguished virtues and amiable manners of a Nobleman, upon - whose conduct in private life there never existed any 'difference of opinion. Immediately after the Levee, his Lord ship entered his carriage, and a procession from the Castle took place through the streets, which were lined with all the troops of the garrison not on particular duty, in honour of his Lordship.' :First, there was a troop of the 12th Lancers ; next, a troop of the 7th Hussars ; next Lord Talbot's carriage, escorted by a troop of the 7th Hussars ; next all the Officers of the Staff, with a long train of carriages, among which we noticed the Lord i'daygr's—Lord Manners'—the Attorney:General's— the.Duke of Leinster's._the carriage of the Commander of the Perces—the Earl of Meath's—the Honourable • Mr: Annes key's—Mr. Gustavus Lambert's—the carriages of the Members Of the Corporation—the Lord Chief Justice's—and Lord Castlecoote's. The following are farther particulars respect ing the arrival of the Marquess WELLESLEY in Dublin : . The Lord Mayor, upon notice being given to his Lordship, left his carriage, and, accompanied 1)y the High Sheriffs of the City, hastened to the carriage of the Noble Marquess, who seized his' Lordship by the hand, in the most friendly man ner; and the Lord Mayor, as nearly as we could collect, addressed his Excellency in the,follow itiv terms - ‘,‘ As Lord Mayor of the City of Dublin, it becomes my. duty to congratulate your Excellency . on your safe arrival in the me tropolis of your native country, and to assure your Lordship how fully' gratified every class of my fellow-citizens feel, on re ceiving an Irish Nobleman to preside over the Government of this country. Be pleased, my Lord, to suffer me and my bre thren of the Corporation to conduct your Lordship to the Castle." Here the Lord Mayor was about to retire, when the Noble Marquis, still holding his Lord ship's hand, addressed him in the following terms :- "My Lord Mayor,--I thank your Lordship for the congra tulations you offer: coming to my native land as the Repre sentative of my most gracious Sovereign, it affords me very sincere pleasure to be received in so flattering a manner ; and be; of your. Lordship to assure my countrymen, and the Cor poration of Dublin, of which I have the honour to be a Free man, that I most sensibly appreciate the favour. It is pecu liarly gratifying to me, as an Irishman, to be selected by such a King to govern such a people.• My Lord Mayor, I shall take as a compliment, your receiving the honour of Knighthood from me this day." - [FROM THE LIMERICK CHRONICLE OF SATURDAY.] Extract of a Letter, dated Charleville, Dec. 2S :—" On the nights of Wednesday and Thurs day of the week during which the Special Com mission sat, several houses at Knockmoor, be tween Bruree and Ilowardstown, were broken into, and where they did not get arms, they de manded and obtained money. About two o'clock on Christmas day, during divine service, within the Chapel of Ballyagran, a vicious and false report was made, that the soldiers stationed near had surrounded the Chapel, were setting fire to it, and were to fire on the congregation, nay, in the remote part of the Chapel, it was said the soldiers were striking the Priests, and driving them from the altar, on which the whole congregation im mediately rushed out through doors and w in dows, and took up stones to repel the soldiers.— It has been proved that not a soldier was near the Chapel, Chapel-yard, or nearer than .he high road, which is at a distance from every side of the Chapel. The two Priests, in a most praise worthy manlier, hare proved this ; and on this occasion, as well as on many others, exerted their endeavours to dissuade the parishioners from vio lence or, outrage.—llowever, an affray began, the soldiers were assailed, and struck and wounded with stones. In their own defence, and to pre vent their being disarmed, they fired three or four shots, when one man mas killed, and one or two wounded. The man's name who was killed in the above affair is James Lane.—An Inquest was held on the body on Thursday, and the Jury returned an unanimous verdict of Justifiable Ho micide." LIMERICK, DEC. 30. (Private Letter:)— ". Another DREADFUL, MURDER has been com mitted' in this county. You may have seen from the -Ir:sli papers accounts of nightly attacks made upon the house of a Mr. Condon, of Scart, near Rathkeale, several times in the course of the last six months. He took a man named Gorman for his tenant, in the room of one whom he had ejected. This man became obnoxious as au in truder. The famed 4 C Captain Rock" sent him notice to quit, with which' he did not comply. A party of ruffians attacked his house last night, denouncing terrible vengeance. Gorman and his two sons, able-bodied young men, resisted their entrance manfully. Upon this the party attacking commenced a fire of slugs through the door and windows, aril one of the young men wa3 shot dead through the breast, and the father badly wounded in the leg and arm. Is it not singular that this happened within a mile of a strong military post, the town of Rath keale, and was not known, there until, two o'clock the next day ? The fact was, that no one of the country people would dare to announce it. There were six military parties near the place— the neatest half a mile, the farthest little more than a mile. Information had been given to the commanding officer a fortnight before of the in tended attack, and Gorman's. house was guarded for several nights, .At length the' information was disregarded, and the guard withdrawn ; and the very first night after, the murder was committed. Some arms have been delivered up, but, of such a quality, that I verily believe it to be done either for a stratagem, or for a joke, by "Captain Rock"—old guns, and pistols without locks, fit only to make horse-shoes. I. need not' tell you, " the boys" here (so they call themselves) know the 'difference in the use of fire-arms." (FROM TILE CLONMEL lIEItALD.) The following is au extract of a letter from a gentleman of Tharle.,s, dated the 25th of Decem ber:--« Last night ; two farm-houses and an out house, on the lands of Laharden, the estate of Lord, Llandaff, within oue mile of this town, were maliciously set on fire and consumed, together with four cows, which were stalled in the out house. A party of Captain Wilson's-Police, on hearing of the outrage, repaired to the spot, and apprehended two men on suspicion." • In consequence of a quarrel which arose on Thursday last, at Ballindonny, between two brothers of the name of Henessy, and three other men, James Murphy, John Noonan, and James Lonergan, Lonergan struck one of the Henessys a blow of a stone on the head, of which blow he languished until 'ten on Thursday night, when he expired. Last Wednesday, in the forenoon, a soldier of the 86th coming from Ballynamult to this town, accompanied by his wife, having arrived at and just passed kilmanahan bridge, and handed her his gun to carry for some temporary convenience, an elderly man, named Veale, who had been pro ceeding the same way for a few yards, proposed to relieve the woman from the burden of the fire lock, and, before she had time to accept or re ject his offer, took it out of her hand, and at the same instant handed it to a, person nutted Casey, one of two fellows who came up at the instant, and who, on getting the arms, instantly fled. The soldier immediately seized Veale, and single handed brought him prisoner into Clonmel, where he has been fully committed by Colonel Bagwell. The gun has since been sent to the Colonel. (Fnoij THE kiLMAGII VOLUNTEER.) An horrible, and, we fear, too successful, a .empt at- assassination, took place in this ct, on last Friday night. In our publication o last Tuesday week, we announced the death of Mr. John Gallagher, of this city, pawn broker; on the above evening, James Gal lagher, of Newry, the brother of the deceased, and who is also the step-father of his widow, supposing, that by his step-daughter and sis ter-in-law's influence over her husband, a will had been made, unfavourable to him, came into town and dined with her ; after whiCh he required the will, which she refusing to give up, a dispute arose, and in a scuffle which en sued in his exertions to obtain it, the widow, with a knife which she took to defend herself, and preserve her property, inflicted some slight wounds on him. Gallagher went to a gun smith's in Scotch-street, and inquired for a case of pistols to purehasA, but could not pro cure them ; the gunsmith, in their conversa tion, mentioned the person to whom he sold the last case he had ; to him Gallagher repaired, borrowed one of the pistols, which he loaded, re turned to the house ofMrs.Gallagher,and when in her apartments drew out the pistol,which the nurse tender perceiving, threw herself on Mrs.Gallagber, with the hope of deterring him from firing; he however, with one band, removed her somewhat aside, and, with the other, fired off the pistol close to his unfortunate victim. The ball entered near her breast, and was extracted from under the shoulder-bone by Surgeon Vogan. She still suffers under the wound, and is not expected to survive. After her unnatural re lative, the brother of her deceased husband, and the husband of her mother, had accom plished his infernal design, he deliberately left (Tie house, and as if glorying in his success, communicated to different persous the perpetra tion of the act. As soon as the circumstance be came known, Mr. M'KEos, the High Constable, and some other gentlemen, went in pursuit of him, but he effected his escape, and was seen the next morning in Newry. On the night of the 28th ult., the Church of Douglas Parish, within two miles of the city of Cork, was maliciously broken open and en tered by some wretches who broke the windows, tore the seats, cut the cushions, and did other damage, besides defiling the church, in a manner too gross to describe. We trust, however, the offenders will be discovered speedily, as that ac tive municipal officer, Wm. P. White, Esq. bad gone from Cork hi search of the miscreants, who as yet are unknown: the Popish Chapel is within 300 yards of the church. For further Extracts from the Irish Papers, see the Fourth Page.] A MLISENIENTS IX TILE FLEET PRISON.--On New Year's Day, early in the morning a number of prisoners were sworn in as officers, and fur nished with -staves and a quantity of writs to which seali were attached. As the respective visitors entered the prison they were taken into custody, and conveyed to what is called the " Tap." Here a" grave and learned senior" was seated in a chair, elevated above a table, attended by his juniors dressed up in wigs. —The usual charge was a " plea of trespass," in having en tered without paying the " College dues" for the present year, and of course the verdict was always in favour of the plaintiff. The fine imposed was generally sixpence ; but, in the event of a refrac tory spirit being evinced, a threat was held out that the defendant would be remanded for two years. Females were not excluded, and the fears really excited in the minds of some of the persons arrested for the moment excited the greatest merriment. The money collected was of course spent in convivial enjoyment. On New Year's Day all . the Children of the St. Giles's Irish Free Schools, 25, George-street," St. Giles's, were again plentifully regaled with roast meat, vegetables, porter, &c. at their School Rooms, by a Lady whose philanthropy has been manifested during the late severe wifiters, in al leviating the distresses and wants of the poor re sident Irish in general. The mode of courtship in some tarts of Fife is curious.— When the young man hath the fel ic ity to b e i nvite d o f t h e same party with - the maiden that has won his affections, then doth he endeavour to sit opposite to her at the table, where he giveth' himself not up to those unseemly oglings and gazings which he practis e d i n ot h er parts, to the of fence of aged virgins .and other persons of much discretion ; but putting forth his foot, he presseth and treadeth withal upon the feet and toes of the maiden, whereupon, if she do not roar forth, it is a sign that his addresses are well received, and the twosome, in due course, before the minister. Thi s f orm Of 'attack is known by the name of Footie, and the de. gree of pressure cloth denote and measure the warmth of the passion. Such young men as be bashful do hence, make good speed : these do take with them a more forward friend, who shall vicariously, and in their stead, give a light pressure and tread ing; and a person who cloth thus melt the ice of coyness be. tween the banks is, in those parts, called Lightfoot, from the lightness Of his pressure.---(Scotch Paper.) c y ~t (~..,77, ? . 4 . t . , 4.. .. - * t 9/. • N :Iv A MASONIC NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEK. ENGLAND. Monday, January 7, LoNrioN> Nos. 5, 27, 39, 89, 218, 223, 289. Quart. Meet ing Boys' School, at 7. COUNTRY. Nos. 20, 64, 72, 102, 140, 191, 202, 219, :MU, 267, 311, 369, 372, 398, 423, 425, 498, 502, 503, 509, 541, 632, 638, 644, 680. -8, LONDON. Nos. 23, 62, 290, 300, 316, 3 6 7, 479. COUNTRY. Nos. 24, 67, 87, 130, 138, 145, 211, 263, 285, 292, 340, 427, 477, 537, 592, 604, 626, 640, 649, 663, 714. Wednesday, -8, LONDON. Nos. 3, 11, 16, 19, 29, 47, • 79, 96, 2)7, 257, 334, 353, 435. COUNTRY. Nos. 54, 121, 159, 164, 213, • - 215; 232, 314, 344, 440, . 442, 447, 472, 478, 543, 563, 647, 661. Thursday, - 10, LoNpo . r.t'. Nos. 6, 111, 194, 271, 299, - 301,326,338,499. Quart. Gen. Court Fem. Sch. at 12. COUNTRY. Nos. 45, .48, 51, 57, 110, 111, 115, 153, 172, 178, 269, 278, 354, 381, 397, 420, 461, 506, 531, 548, • 545, 556, - 586, 587, 591, 1657, 670, 717. --- 11, LoxboY. Nos. 128, [6l, 275. COUNTRY. Nos. 53, 282, '283. • Saturday, - 12, L ONDON. • * * Tuesday, Friday, COUNTRY. No. 412. IRELAND. Tuesday, January 8, Comc. No. 71. tVednesday, -9, Com:. Proy. Grand Lodge of Munster. HAMPSHIRE. SournAmrTom.—The Anniversary of the PestiVal of St. John was celebrated, on Thursday last, by the Brethren of this town, with great splendour and conviviality. In the morning, the Lodge No. 212, met in East-street, and installed the fol. lowing Officers:— Br. Dr. Irving, W. 14. - Br. Pritchard, S. IV. Br. Clarke, I. W. Br. Hetherington, S. D. Br. Cook, I. D. The Stewards, &c. &c. The Lodge was then adjourned to the house of the W. Nl., Dr. Irving, where the Brethren met at four o'clock, and par. took of a most sumptuous dinner, served up under the imme diate superintendence of Brs. Fowler and Leversuch ; and it is only justice to say that no table could be better supplied with every delicacy that the season afforded. The choicest wines flowed in profusion, and were highly praised by all present. The R. W. Prov. G. M. Sir Wm. Ch. De Crespigny presided, sup ported on his right, by A. R. Dottin, Esq., as a junior Brother, and on the left by the W. H. of Lodge N. 212, Dr. Irving; tll4 S.W. Br. Pritchard presided at the lower end of the table. After the cloth was removed, several Masonic toasts were given from the. Chair, and. some excellent Masonic glees and songs were occasionally introduced in a manner that highly gratified the fraternal circle. 'The dinner was succeeded by h ball, to which each Brother had the privilege of inviting two ladies. Brothers Maxfield and Stewart were appointed to receive the ladies, who began to assemble at eight o'clock. On their arrival they were intro duced to Lady Sarah De Crespigny, who honoured the Brethren by her presence on the occasion. The floor of the bail room was elegantly ornamented in chalk, with appropriate Masonic de vices, admirably executed by Br. Shover on a very short no tice. The room was also decorated with a beautiful and highly finished transparency, representing the M. IV. Grand Master, H. R. 11. the Duke of Sussex, surrounded by Faith, Hope, and Charity, painted by Br. Morena, in a style that did justice to his well-known taste and skill as an artist. The ball was opened by Br. Lynne and Miss De Crespigny, and the sportive dance *as kept up with an almost unequalled spirit till five o'clock in the morning. At intervals the party were plentifully supplied with every description of refreshments, confectionary, wine, sherbet, &c. &c. and when the near approach to HIGH TWELVE in the next day compelled a separation, it was with infinite regret, mixed with a general expression of the high.. est gratification at the accommodation and pleasure afforded them by their masonic friends. WINCHESTER.—The Brethren of the Lodge of CEconomy, No. 111, have presented to Br. Wm. Early, a handsome silver Cup, as an expression of their sense of his very particular at tmtion to his Masonic duties during the period he has presided over the Lodge, and as a token of their attachment and esteem for him as an experienced and worthy Brother. PORTSEA.—The Lodge of Union, 626, assembled at the An chor and Hope Tavern, on Thursday last, to commemorate the Festival of St. John the Evangelist. The Officers were in stalled (pro forma), and the Prov. S. G. W. of Hampshire,who is a member and P. M. of tins Lodge, Br. Ciladstains, delivered an oration on the occasion. The Brethren sat down to an ex cellent dinner, and the day was spent with that good fel lowship and brotherly love, which have always distinguished that respectable Lodge. PETEItSFIELD.—The St. George's Lodge of Unanimity and Fidelity, No. 731, assembled on Thursday last, at the Red Lion Inn, to celebrate the Anniversary of the Festival of St. John the Evangelist. After the labours of the day were closed, the Brethren partook of an excellent supper, served up in Brother Iroldaway's hest style. The evening was passed with that conviviality and harmony which have ever distinguish ed Masonic Meetings, and at rlrcyt I:wEr.y z that. truly frater nal Sentiment " Happy to meet, soiry to part, and happy to meet again," was given from the Chair, when the Brethren immedi ately separated. LANCASII IRE. Mar CHE ST E R.—A Provincial Grand Lodge for this County was held last Monday week, at the Bridgewater Arms Inn, Manchester, and was numerously and very respectably at. tended. Francis Duckinfield Astley, Esq., Proi , . Grand Master for the County, presided, supported by his Provincial Grand Officers.—After the business of the day,which was more than usually important, the Members of the various Lodges as sembled, sat down to a sumptuous and elegant dinner, provided by Brother Lacy.—After the cloth was removed, the following toasts were given and drank with great enthusiasm : The King, our Grand Patron. His Royal Highness the Duke ofSussex, our illustrious Grand Master. his Royal Highness the Duke of York and the Royal Family. Lord Dundas, the Deputy Grand Master. The Marquis Hastings, Grand Master of India. The Mike of Athol. The Dep. Prop. Grand Master then rose, and in a very neat and complimentary speech, proposed the health of the highly respected and esteemed Grand Master for the Province . . of Lancaster, " yrancis Astley, tsq." which was drank with unanimous and enthusiastic applause. The Prov. Grand Master then rose and returned thanks is the following words, as nearly as we could collect : " It is always with great pleasure that I rise to return my thanks to this Provincial Grand Meeting, for the compliment which their kindness pays to me; but it is with more than usual gratification that I now rise to render to you my best thanks fOr these most flattering proofs of your regard, because from the very great support I have received from you in the very im portant business of this day, I feel convinced that the wishes for my health which you have this moment expressed, are not ,the mere expression of c o ld f orm and compliment, but that they issue from the heart. After thanking you, which believe me I do with the greatest sincerity, permit me with some serious- ness, rendered necessary by recent circumstances, to impress upon you the importance of those duties which particularly de volve upon you as Masons. They arc comprised in two words —Brotherly love; and in these words is contained the whole of that secret the world is so anxious to obtain. Every good man, strictly speaking, is a mason ; and every mason who loses his good fame, loses indeed the secret. May none of that descrip tion ever enter the Masonic Temple !—I have been this morn ing called upon so very fully to enter into the business of the day, that it would only be trespassing, on your social moments again to advert to it. Often may we meet in this festive hall, and during our absence from each other, may unanimity bind closer those ties of happiness which our ancient and noble art is so capable of bestowing." The Prov. Grand Master then gave—" SucCesS to the trade of this flourishing country." " Brother Admiral Murray, and a speedy termination to the indisposition which deprives us this day of the 'Pleasure of his company." Brother DRINKWATER, a member of the Lodge of which the gallant Admiral is Master, returned thanks in handsome terms. " Old England, and her wooden walls." The Prov. G.M. then proposed, with every just compliment to the zeal and ability which distinguish him—" The De puty Prov. Grand Master of Lancashire, Daniel Lynch, Esq." which was received with every token of regard.—The D. Prov. G. M replied at some length in a very impressive and appro priate speech—Brother Spence, in a strain of great feeling and gallantry, then proposed the health of the amiable consort of our Prow. G.M. Mr: Astley, and a long and happy life to her, to which compliment the Prov. G.M. replied in terms of the high est acknowledgnient and gratitude, and observed, " Happy in deed was that day which joined her arms to mine," pointing to the banner bearing the arms of the Prov. G.M. which hung over his chair. Ile then proposed—" The Lancashire witches, espe daily the fair Inhabitants of this Town."—" Brother Spence, Preston, and E. A. Linster," upon their appointment as Pro vincial Grand Officers, to which the Brethren respectively re turned appropriate thanks.—" Honour and Honesty, the pillars of Masonry."—" The Lord Lieutenant of the County."--" A . speedy relief to all distressed Brethren."—" The Borough reeves and Constables of Manchester and Salford."---" To the Memory ^f the Bard that's far awa, Br. Robert Burns:"— Song--" Adieu, a heart-warm, fond adieu." " The Magistrates of the County." The Prov. G.ll. ratirned thanks on behalf of his colleagues. " May unanimity prevail throughout the Masonic World." —" The Hand that gives, and the Heart that forgives."— " The Stewards, with thanks to them foe their services."— " To our next merry meeting, and may every succeeding one be happier than the last." Previous to the Prov: G.M. leaving the Chair, " God save the King" was sung by the whole company, and was cheered at its termination with four times four. The Members then sepa rated at a late hour, highly gratified with the sociability of the evening. NORTHUNBERLAND. NEWCASTLE-UPON .TYNE.—The Festival of St. John the Evangelist was observed by the Brethren of this province with the usual Masonic honours on Thursday last. Prior to the open ing of the Prov. Grand Lodge at Freemason's Hall, in Newgate street, the Installation of Officers in the Newcastle Lodge, No. '26, took place. The Lodge was opened in .due form, and the proceedings having commenced with solemn prayer by Br. the. Rev. John Parker, chaplain, the following Officers were installed, according to the ancient ceremonial : Br. Sir Charles Loraine, Bart. - W.M. William Loraine, Esq. - S.W. George Dodaworth - - J.W. Rev. R. Wasney - - Chaplain. George Angus - Treasurer. Henry Ransom - Secretary. Cuthbert Pigg - Ralph Nicholson - J.D. J. Hardcastle J. Johnson - J.S. W. Frfefield - - Janitor. Thomas Hogg - . - Tyler. The Provincial Grand Lodge was then opened in ample form by Sir •Niatthew White Ridley, Bart. .51. P. D. Prov. 0.111., when the following Officers were installed with the usual ceremonies : Br. Sir John Edwanl Swinburne, Bart. Prov.'G.M. Sir M. W. Ridley, Bart. - . D. Prov. Cuthbert Ellison, Esq. Prov. S.G.W. Sir Charles Loraine, Bart. - Prov. J.G.W. Joseph Pollard, Esq. . Past D. Prov. Rev. John Collinson - Prov. G. Chaplain. Robert Thompson - Prov. G. Treasurer. Thomas Brown - - Prov. G. Secretary. John Walker, Esq. - Prov. S.G.D. Robert Martinson - - •Prov. J.G.D. Thomas Hall Prov. G. Supe r i n t en d. ant of Work s . Robert Robson Prov. G. Usher. Charles Larkin , - . j Prov. G. Di rec t or of • Hector Goodfellow - ( Ceremonies. - Prov. G. Sword-b earer . - George Dodaworth - Prov. Stand.-bearer, James Pringle Prov. G. Pursuivant. " Edward Swinburne, Esq. •.1 Charles Wm. Bigge,.Esq. IVilliam Loraine, Esq. J. Lambton Loraine. Esq. Ralph AV. Grey, Esq. Dixon Brown, Esq. Matthew Bell. Esq. . 'William Kirkley, Esq. Br. James Gibson - W. H. Bitten Cuthbert Phrg Andrew Tate John Anderson Ralph Nicholson , William Smith 1 Saint George's, William Revelry ) No. 524. Thomas Ho g g, Prov. G. Tyler. A symphony was performed on the organ ; and vocal music by Brothers Hogg and Alderson. . Solemn prayers terminated the labours of the Provincial Grand Lodge. A numerous party of the Brethren afterwards partook of an excellent dinner, at Brother Dodsworth's, the Queen's Head Inn. At half-past four o ' c lb c k , Si r M. W. Ridley took the chair, supported on his right by Sir Charles Loraine, and on his left by latt. Bell, Esq. Thomas Brown, Esq. (the Prov. Grand Secretary), acted as V,iu-President. [ The Meeting not being tiled, we are permitted to state the following particulars] :—On the removal of the cloth, the first toast given by the Chairman was_ Our Grand Patron (the King.) Our Grand Master (the Duke of Sussex.) The Duke of York and the Army. The Duke of Clarence and the Navy. Sir M. Ridley then rose and said, that in prefacing the toast he - was about to give—lthe health of the Prov. Grand Noyeastle, Lodge, No. 2t. Prov. Grand Stewards. Prov. Assistant Stewards. Master—Sir J. E. Swinburne, tart.) he felt it obligatory on him to state, that he had received a communication from their worthy Prov. Grand Neater, announcing that he was called to the South suddenly, in consequence of the death of a relative ; but for that melancholy circumstance, hh.would certainly have been a participator with them that day, both in the labours o f the Lodge, and in the refreshments they were enjoying. As a mark of the high regard he felt for that very estimable man, he would himself fill a bumper to his good health, not doubting but the same would be done by all the Brethren present. —.. (Much Applause.)—The toast was then, drank with the ho. nours of Masonry. Sir Charles Loraine rose, and in extremely neat terms, pro:. posed the health of the Dep. Prov. Grand Master, who had so kindly taken upon him the Presidential duties of the day. (The toast was drank with the honours, and amid the louden plaudits.) Sir Matthew Ridley rose, to express his acknowledgments for the very flattering manner in which his health had been drank. Ile felt it the more; as he could not but be sensible that their kindness was rather the result of their affectionate partiality, (which he held so dear) than any merit he could possibly take to himself as a Mason. Though heartily disposed, on all oeca- ' sions, to advance the honours and prosperity ofthat ancient Fr aternity, of which he was a member—and most especially so in Northumberland—the Brethren would be aware he had the performance of various duties to attend t 6 ., some of which, 'in a very great degree precluded that active co-operation and sup part which he should be most proud to render, under different circumstances: In thus briefly expressing his sentiments, he relied upon their candour and indulgence. In • matters Of es sential moment, In: trusted they would ever find him zealous in the discharge of his duty. Ile would not trespass further, but, with an overflowing glass,' drink to the health and pro- • sperity of the several members of the Craft,' whom he had the honour to see assembled round him.-..(Loud and•continued Applause.) The next toast was the W. M. of the Newcastle Lodge (drank with Masonic honours, and great applause). (Sir Charles Loraine rose, observing, that if he felt any diffieulty last . year in .sufficiently conveying.to them his grateful- ac knowledgments for the honour they then conferred upon hire, by electing him a second time the head of their Lodge, that dif ficulty was considerably augmented now that they had honour ed him a third time in 'that way. All he could say Was, he - should ever feel most happy in contributing every thing in his power to promote the interests of Masonry, but more especiallee the interests of the Newcastle Lodge ; and it was a entirce of pleaSilre to him to reflect, that when other business prevented his personal attendance among them, his Brother was ever ready to take his place.—(G teat, applause.) • " Matthew Bell, Esq. and the Coal-trade of the Tyne," having been drank with great applause, that worthy Gentle. man rose, to return thanks : Honoured by their truly Haltering . notice, he could only account for the handsome compliment by his association with the Coal-trade. It was true, be was very intimately connected with that great branch of industry, with which, in fact, all their local interests wereariore or less identified. As far as depended on his individual efforts, they should ever be directed to the cherishment and protection of our grand staple article. As a Mason, he had to acknowledge lid he did it with a most gratefal heart —their unbounded, and he might add, unmerited kindness. Ile cared not who heard him avow felt himself fo be a better man since he had become a member of that ancient Fraternity (patronised by our most Gracious Sovereign) whose leading object was the diffusion of universal benevolence, and the promotion of the most friendly relations between man and man.—(Applatise.)— Thongh young in 'discipline, perhaps, be was quite aware tt at the fault would be all his own if his progress and improvement were not commensurate with the advantages he • enjoyed. Finally, he could assure them, that it would ever be his pride to exhibit that demeanour which he hoped would at least ren der him not undeserving of the approbation and good-will of the Brethren.—(Long and continued applause.) " The Health of the Members for Newcastle" being propoe ed by Br. Wm. Loraine, Sir Matthew Ridley rose, and turned thanks in his usual felicitous manner, offering at the same time an apology for the absence of his Honourable Col league, Br. C. Ellison, Esq. who, he was sorry to inform them, was confined at home by indisposition. The Chairman them gave " Colonelßrandling," and the Northumberland Cavalry." (Drank with great Applause.) —Br. Sir Chas. Loraine (the Major) rose and made his acknowledgments in the happiest manner. The Vice-President was given from the Chair, upon which" Br. Brown returned thanks. " The Provincial Grand Master of the County of Durham," (J. G. Larnbton, Esq )--Br. Loraine 'returned thanks in a neat sneech, which was much and deservedly applauded. Amongst oilier toa'sts that were given, we noticed the followingt..-:The Duke of L e i ns t e r an d our Brethren in Ireland, the Marquess of • Tweeclale and our Brethren in Scotland, the _Marquess of Hastings and our Brethren in the East, the Craft throughout the world, the Deputy Grand Master of England, Lind DUndas. It is unnecessary to add that every pondble attention was shewn by the President. Several.excellent songs were sung in . the course of the.eveniug and the whole concluded with that. unanimity and harthony which ever , charaiterise the Meetings of the Craft. " Mountains may fall and rocks decay, And isle on isle be swept away— .Butlllasonry'S primeval truth, Unbroke by force, unchang'd by time, Shan't)loom in renovated youth, And energy sublime." - • SOMETISETSIIIRE. SitErTo.N.M.Ard.r.T.—On Thursday, by appointment of the R.W. Prov. G.M.,_ C.K.K. Tynte,•l.:;sq. .Nt.P., the brethren of the different „Lodges in the province Of Somerset, and some visiting Brethren from the Prov. 0.14. of 'Bristol, &c. met at' the Assembly-Rooms in Sliepton-111a11,:t. At 12 o'clock, the Lodge was opened in ample form, and with solemn prayer ; the Brethren then formed in Masonic order, •and- proceeded. to church in proceS s i on , preceded a full band of music. Great numbers of spectators were attracted by the splendid banners, jewels, and costume of the various Lodges : the superb ap pearance of the Provincial Grand Lodge exeit,;d particular no tice. The service was performed by the Rev. Br. ; after which the Rev. Br. fortis, Prov. G.C. delivered a very im pressive sermon, explaining the excellence of this justly v a l ua - , ble institution, whi c h in cu l cates t h e most virtuous precepts ; unites, by its liberal laws, men of every sect, opinion, and • country ; conciliates friendship, and causes an interchaßge of kindly offices amo ng tho se w h o m i g h t ot h er wiseahave remained, from the difference of rank and education, strangers to each other. The Brethren returned in procession to the Assembly- • Rooms, when the R.W. Prov. G.M. appointed his officers for the ensuing year, who were severally installcd. The Lodge. • being closed with solemn prayer, the Brethren adjourned to the Crown inn, where an excellent dinner was served up by Brother Wilcox, consisting of every delicacy of the season : the wines were of superior.fltyour and quality, and the whole body were highly delighted with . the exertions- of their attentive caterer. 'The Masonic grace was given by the Prov. G.C. and " Non nobis Domine, ' was sung by Broth ers A . Loder,, Patton, &c. The chair was most ably. filled by the Prov. G.M. who, in a . succession of toasts, complimented the past and present grand officers for their unwearied exertions and zeal in promoting the. diff'usion of Masonic knowledge. YORKSHIRE. LEEDS.—On Thursday last, the rnemberi of the Lodge of Fidelity, celebrated the festival of• St. John the Evangelist, at Freemasons' Hall, in this town. At five o'clock, a large party, including several visiting Brethren, sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by Br. Beckwith. The wines And desert were' of the first quality. The enjoyments of the evening were heightened by the able performance of a professional Brother, on the organ and grand piano-forte, and the whole proceedings were distinguished - by that order and harmony, which have ever characterised the social meetings of the fraternity.