The Express.
London, England, 1855-08-10 00:00:00

[G, AUGUST 10, 1855.

TESTIMONIAL TO THE LATE LORD DUDLEY
STUART.

A meeting of the committee to promote this oh-
jeet was held at Sussex Chambers, 10, Doke-street, St.
James's, en Tuesday, the 7th instant, P. F. C. JOHN
STOW, EN-, in the Vtair, to receive the report from a sub-
committee previousl appointed to invite proposals from
the 1 metropolitan p I hospitals, is pasausace
of a resolution adopted at a meeting on the Illth of June.
There were present, the Earl of Harrowby, Earl Form-
es, Lord Viscount Ebringtoo, M.P.; General Count
Latlislas Zamoyski, Captain Townsheoll, R.N., M.P ;
J. V. 8. Townshend, Beg. • Jacob Bell, Req. ; Horatio
J. Montefiore Esq. ; Edward Beeson, Esq. ; W. L.
Birkbeek, Brq. ; Dr. Wm. O'Connor; Major Gielgud ; F.
H. Gold-said, Esq.; Lieutenant Charles flealesewski ;
William Rothery, Seq. ; Thos. D'lranger, BK. ; N. F.
Saba, Esq. ; William Pritchard, Esq. ; J. E. Taylor,
Esq. ; B Beaks, Esq. ; George Poland, Esq. ; Thomas
Campbell, Esq. ; James E. Carr, Esq. ; Henry Hay-
ward, Beq ; J. H. Nicholay, Esq. ; Peter Graham, Esq.
The report stated that an application had boon addtessed
to each of the metropolitan general hospital,, with the view
of ascertaining which establishment would be enabled to
effect the greatest amount of good with the "Dudley Stuart
Fund ;" aad also which hospital would, in return for the
land, do most towards the object entertained b, the com-
mittee—the perpetuation of Lord Dudley Stuarts memory.
Proposals were received from all the g 1 hospitals with
one exception ; liberal, but various In their kind. A selec-
tion of three was made, and a deputation appointed to
visit the establishments, confer with the authorities, and
report their observations. In the end, University College
Hospital was recommended as, under all the circumstances,
the one most calculated to band down to posterity the phi-
lanthropic qualities of the noble deceased. A proposal was
also received Irons the lona of managers of the " North-
west Nightly Refuge for the Homeless Poor," an futile-
lion which was established by the late Lord Dudley Stuart,
assisted by Mr. Horatio J. Sionista*, and a few other
gentlemen, some throe ears since •Lbut as the terms of the
resolution of the 19th June confined the committee to hos-
pitals, the application could not be entertained without the
amnion of the general committee.
Mr. J. BILL moved "That the report now read be re-
ceived and adopted." He did so the more readily, as he
was most anions that the committee should that day come
to a final decision as to the nature and character of the
testimonial.

Mr. P. Gaiiaan seconded the adoption of the report.
Mr. W. L. BiIISICX moved an amendment—" That the
reeolution of the 19th Jun* be rescinded ;" and the com-
mittee had already by their first vote decided that the most
suitable testimonial to Lord Dudley Stuart would be the
foundation of an independent charitable institution, if such
a measure were practicable. He believed their funds would
be sufficient for this purpose, and proceeded to explain the
plan, of which he had given notice, for erecting almshouses
for the blind—a clue of sufferers in whom Lord Dudley
Stuart bad ever taken the utmost interest. The amount
already raised—upwards of I,2ool.—would be sufficient
to purchase a piece of land large enough for 20
almshouses, and for the erection of several. There
were no almshouses for the blind in existence ;
end there could be little doubt, if so good a work were
coos commenced by securing the land, there would be
numerous contributors to it, by teetionent and otherwise.
He was very unwilling, for personal reasons, to oppose the
proposition brought forward by the University Hospital,
but he felt convinced that, if adopted, it would by no mesas
carry into effect the principal object of the committee—that
of establishing a public testimonial to the virtues of that
great and good man, Lord Dudley Stuart. He therefore
proposed that the resolution should be rescinded, in order
that they might be at liberty to entertain a plan for an
independent charitable institution.
Mr. CRAW.= SzoLczawaxi seconded the amendment.

Earl Foarzacua did not agree with the gentleman
who had moved the amendment. He gave him every
credit for his laudable desire to couple with the testi-
monial to their lamented friend a charitable institution
to alleviate the infliction of those suffering from blind-
; but he did not think the establishment of
alms houses at all calculated to effect the object he wished ;
he should therefore strongly oppose the amendment.
Dr. O'Coxxoa, Mr. F. H. GOLDIMID, and Mr. PRITCII.
ADD, each opposed the amendment, and recommended those
hospitals that appeared to them to be the most eligible for
the teetinealal.

Atter a leer words in favour of the amendment from Mr.
1 ZARA, Mr. BIZIDICK replied, and a division took place,
i when there appeared—
For the amendment

Agatha 4-7
The mouon for the adoption of the report was therefore
lest.

The Earl of HARROWST said, as the committee had now
rescinded the resolution of the 19th June, it was competent
for them to entertain the application iron the committee of
the " Nightly Refuge ;'' and he thought, when they took
into consideration the amount of the hind, they could not
do better than employ it in increasing the usefulness of
■n institution which mainly owed its origin to his lamented
kinsman, and which had for its guide principles so entirely
in acoordnace with the views entertained by the late Lord
Dudley Stuart: he therefore begged to move—" That the
proposal from the Board of Managers of the ' Nightly
Refuge' to perpetuate the memory of the late Lord Dudley
Stuart be accepted."
Earl Fotanacun regretted that the institution now intro.
' ducted had not come under their notice at an earlier period.
He entirely concurred in all that bed fallen from his noble
friend, and had much pleasure in seconding the motion ;
which was carried unanimously.
A sub-committee, consisting of the Earl of Harrowby,
Mr. W. L. Birkbeeb, Mr. Poland, Mr. Charles Saulesewski,
Mr. P. F. C. Johnston, and Mr. Henry Hayward, was
appointed, with fall authority to confer with the committee
of the Refuge, to maks the beet arrangements for perpetuat-
ing the memory of Lord Dudley Stuart in sonnszion with
that charity.
On the motion of Mr. W. L. Bianzsci., seconded by Capt.
TOWNIIIIRND, R.N., M.P., the secretary was instructed to
convey the unanimous thanks of the committee to the
several metropolitan general hospitals foe their very liberal
offers with ref tense to the testimonial. _ _

After soma formal business, and a tote of thanks to the
chairman for his kindness in presiding on the ciocasion, the
proeeedinp terminated.

MARKETS.

OOTTON.—Lmaroot. Avothr 9.—1h0 wearkot eiesad Is heavily
and with a better Win. Pneen of all kinds el Min are the mune
as law west. The ealso to-day are 7.0011 balm--is pridni 9,700
dmartaten(of whisk lAN were the porde= at aplailliests anct 109 of
IN AMNIA and Marnalwia, sp. to 70. ; fee Bah
asaid.P444 100 Igyptaan. te N.; sod IN dust, 3p. Nay.
per lb. OK Was IWO been UnporNd Aim tote day week.

COTTON GOODS.-llf anorawraa, Argun 9.—Buyers for the
ended States are doing a fair buaineea, and acme of our sellers of
'Wimp sal imanesta report rather more trade for India. The
wrist wan maw more cheerful impect, attributable partly to an
Wweather. which encourager the hope, coupled
=161.11" easel destine of the corn markets, that we easy expect a
bettor Moe lonia as Ms malt of cheaper load for the working
lob= tadmi aims have of late been almost absorbed in
obtai iggemelge it life. The boainem, to-day, however, her
not teas nese.

CORN.—Bnunnoners, Ammer 9.—At Olonees'er market, on the
4th, wheat was la. per quarter lower; at Worcester, Use some day, it
declined 2s. per quarter. Barley more inquired for, and the torn
dearer. Oats sold slowly, at previous rates. Beans unaltered. During
the present week, the weather hat been wet, and very unfavourable
for the growing Mops, and yet prime of wheat are not maintained.
Barley quite as dear. Oats takes in retail, at previous curator. At
Wolverhampton, yesterday, wheat gave way fully 2s. per quarter.
At this day's market there was • good supply of wheat, which sold
rowdily at • reduetion of 2a. per quarter. Barley unaltered. Oats ■
slow eale, at previous currency. Very little demand for beans. Peas
quite los dear.

Davit's, Aro. 9.—Wo had a lair amply of wheat, whleh mat a fiat
oak at loot weak's prime; in some in •trusors a redaction of la a qr.
had to be submittad to. Wallies doing to barley, and no alteration
in sat•, Maas, er pew Wheat, heft red, lee. to bla ; middling, 670.
to 78..; inferior. UM. to 670. Becky, 11a. to 365. Oat., Us. to
Ha. Boon; 4se. to Ha. Peas, 430. to 484. Flour, tne, per seek,
31a. to ; msoorris, 555. to Sla.

Wascasersa. Amor 9.—Tlers was • fair stisedsess at ear mar-
ket ttds morning, but ths weather ben see. a eery lealitlid legal(
prevailed. Wheat sold slowly at a reduction of ed. to Id. per 70 lbw;
and lour was neglected. though freely rimed st ■ dealing of fully Iw
per sick. In other artisan no change t obegresble.

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Swann, Aro. B.—We bare had a wry ilat market today, and in
wheat, of which there was but a limited quantity stewing. to. farm.
ere had to suffer a reduction of 2a. per qr. on tast week. For barley
end oat. MIAs inquiry. Tice present sewage.: —Whits wheat from
795. to 811.; red, Me. to 77e.• barley, malting, 395. to Ica.; cats,
Sia. to Us.; beans, , Oto 119 e per qr.

NIWBUAT, Aso. 9.—We have again • lugs 'apply of wheat, the
greater part of which was left over from lut week, and wu disposed
of at a reduction of 2s. per qr. Quite a retail trade in all desceip.
dons of spring corn.

WATRIFORD, Ave. B.—With a centhicumes of most unieronable
weather since Saturday ler, .ad wry limited imports of pain, our
market has had an upward tendency her wheat, and to.dav bed
ramplee of foreign commandsl a free eale, at ea &drones& ls. to
Is. bd. per bushel. All other articles mattered in value.
Zimmer, Aim I.—die had la the market today qrs. wheat,
193 qrs. barley, 818 qr. oats, sod 81 qui. beano Than were
sold—Wheat, 144 ; barley.l74 ; oats, 574; and beans, $4 qrs. There
wiz • good supply of grain in the market today. Sales were ready
for all sorts, with the exception of barley, which rather woes
other grains were very little up or down, bat pram are arm.
were three quarters of new barley, which sold at 405. per qr., weight
Sipa As compared with last week, wheat lama as last on top,
sad 4d. up as the average. Barley up la. on the top, end Is. 4d. up
on the average. Oats down 4d. ea top, and 10. up cm the average.
Seam up le. on the top, and Id. down on the average. Whea
to Its. Barley, &IL 6d. to Es. Oats, 30a. 9d. to rm. 4d. Beer,
454. 10d. to Hs. Weight of top wheat, 641 lbs.; barley, 88 Its.;
oats, 484 lbs.; and beans, 664 Ibn per bushel.

CATTLE.—ffentsvaez, Aye. I.—The notater this morels, was
440 Slag 119 leas thee last week. The beet k led of bests sold
reedit 7 at from 10.. to 10e. ed. the top price ; cermet, 9e. to S. dd. ;
and inferior from s•. to 9e. pee DM& Seas At the bleu
• rood clearance was effected. Them were Is the market—Asep,
6,004; fat eatUa. 41.0; lean cattle, 119; silk sows, 71; sod pkgs.
14'. The supply of Mere and lambs was bin" there Skis MK
or 1114 mons than last week. Good ebaep mad lambs SlEshdeed last
week's prima, bat the 'MOMS. and Inferior mete mem sheams, tied
a oxeklerable number et the elms ef tM twist wen amehl. lost
aged mutton, 7d. per lb.; merest, rid.. rem seed Weill, sea. ul
ed Lamb, nylons, .4a. to ; cart eat, lis..l•92o.;rempfeery
urd Inferior aorta, from 10e. to 16e.td; top, 13a. to
l•
4e, ed., sod doe petards.