The Express.
London, England, 1846-10-22 00:00:00

•---------7 c—FTl.,a.,,imia par y by honorary subscriptions and partly
MP' _..,'--- mibu of one guinea per annum each, on
ay sums
.p.,...--.,,,n--tn: h benefit is so humanely and
Cis •;:aam7plarisd.`-- Everyw
donor of fifteen guineas is oat-
, • est master or. commander of a merchant-
ewe -- *snifter, on paying meantime one guinea per
tirics `""Le,,,dma alibied, himself or his family, to parbo-
iling.' r eed in the funds of the society. The chair-
, .I, mei o. n ,
the present of
pointed out to owners of ves-
iills__, ad - tags of giving such encouragement to the
m-- "Inemploy, and to the master-mariners
141....
_.....„.... theiro Importance, by so small an outlay,
dill•""'—worbe a prevision for themselves or their families,
is ei, vane of misfortune. The dinner yesterday was
wog with the accustomed liberality and taste of the ex-
landlords. On the removal of the cloth the usual
mom were drunk with cordiality. In proposing " the.
aid Nary," the chairman reminded the guests that
lkluimme assembled on the anniversary of the battle of
....aimel.7 ; din acknowledging the toast, Lieut.
wind,,--'-'an em that the British Navy was now iftwlfra;
and assready to meet the enemy, as on that glorious
The company then drank prosperity to the " Lon-
etaiii..2a—
do maritime Institution ;" after which a list. ofh donations
mid gatecriptions was announced, amounting int e w e to
sin, Among the contributors were, the Trinity House
ifteors-- bon, 100 guineas; T. Sankey, jun., Esq., 10 guineas;
an key, Esq., 10 Enq 10 guineas ; Captain Rous, 15 guineas;
T. •
Head, 15 gumets • G. Lyall, jun., Esq., 5 guineas;
DS- ! pro bra, 6 guineas, &c. &e.—The health of the
ageman was proposed by Mr. G. F. Young, and heartily
rprito. The next toast was" the Shipping Interest,
Lyall." During the evening, Messrs. Haws,
Hobbs, and Machin sang various glees and songs.
LONDON SANATORY COMMITTEE. —A full meeting
d ibis branch of the National Philanthropic Association,
was held yesterday evening at the London Tavern, Bishops-
,amameet, when the chair was taken by the Rev. Dr.
L-comian. The business of the meeting having been opened
by the chairman, Dr. Abrahams stated at some length the
progress which bad been made by the committee since the
ou ious meeting. It was certain that there was not in the
ketropolis a single man, woman, or child, but whose health
was in setae measure affected by the sources of disease which
arose from the want of sanatory regulations, and there was
little doubt but that, apart from the congregation of large
bodies of ,v ialiideals it might be rendered as healthy as
• ,
say provincial town. Mr. Davis, the secretary, read a series
of questions which it was intended to circulate, and which
embraced all the different objects contemplated by the
society. A loug discussion ensued upon the necessity of •
proper supply of light and ventilation; the inadequacy of
gully holes; saddle propriety of decomposing the obnoxious
matters of sewers by means of chemical agency. Amongst
other plans by which this could be effected, was the copious
employment of lime, and particularly turning in the waste
steam from steam engines. The queries having been agreed
to, the meeting adjourned.
'SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANS
OP MEDICAL Itlant.—A half-yearly general Court of this
society was held last evening at the Gray's-inn. Coffee-house,
Holborn. Sir Charles Clark presided. The minutes of the
meetings of the court of directors during the last half year
were read and confirmed ; after which a ballot took place for
the election of the society's officers, and the six directors in
the room of those who retire by rotation. A number of
alterations in the laws, proposed by the directors were then
:east- The first was in section 4, by which a person holding
i degree in the University of London is allowed participation
a the benefits of the society. There was a slight alteration
a section 12, which, with the previous one, was confirmed
manimounly. On section 19, a discussion arose. Mr. White
tontended against the adoption of the alteration proposed,
which provided for the formalities to be observed at general
neetiago, and which stated that such resolutions of the nim-
nittee "as required confirmation" should be then
onfirmed. He was of opinion that the proposition
would place unlimited power in the hands of the
&caters, who thereby reserved a right to pass certain
rules without confirmation. It was, however, shown
that, by another rule of the society, the direction possessed
ouch power in particular eases, and several gentlew n thought
that the alteration proposed would give the members a larger
Mare in the government of the society than they hitherto
possessed. In the end Mr. White's motion was lost, and the
alteration agreed to. Is was, however, arranged that the
'object should lx reconsidered at a special meeting, to be
tolled speedily for that purpose The result of the ballot
was then declared, by which the otT.cers of the society were
reinstated in their appointments, and six new directors
chosen from among the members, which terminated the pro-
ceeding,.
BUTCHERS' CHARITADLB INSTITUTION AND GILD
IND (Asetest) Fran,—The anniversary dinner of this
excellent charity took place yesterday at the Freemaso
i Tavern, Mr. B. B. Cabbell, M.P., being n the ch air, supported
by the Sheriffs and the principal officers of the Butchers' Com-
pany. After dinner, the chairman gave in rotation the
I=3l loyal toasty, and those immediately connected with the
business of the evening. The funds of the society appear,
from the statement of the chairman, to be in a flourishing
condition. There has already been collected in the cause
of charity towards decayed butchers the suns of 22,839/.,
tabling the society to dispense charities to the amount of
13,9571. to 115 pensioners. There is 9,8271. invested in the
fluids, and 50 pensioners are at this moment in receipt of sums
%Tying from 151. to 20/. per annum. The subeeriptions an-
nounced in the coulee of the evening were 10/. 10a, each from
Messrs. 8.8. Cabbell, G. Byng, M.P., F. H. Sharp (warden),
Sheriffs Challis and Kennard, and Mr. Wood, besides nume-
rous minor donations. Various acknowledgments of toasts—
,Cook r' ' during the convivialities of the occasion, in the
which it was remarked by one or other of the
that the butchers had recovered from the
'ederers, which had been cast upon them for-
_ .er humane persons, and had approved themselves
kindly disposed and as charitable as any other
community. It was also remarked, with refer-
' but innumerable charities of the most respected
A if, es was commonly believed, charity covered
of sins, the respectable gentleman who did the
onour to preside over their present meeting
ac score, kayo a good deal to answer for—a non-
observation which occasioned some merriment
neets. The prospects of the charity appear to
,ly cheering. An asylum has been founded on
en for the purpose by Mr. Knight, of Fulham,
a very good speech explanatory of the objects had
,ar in this respect.
iPIRITCAL DESTITUTION OF THE METROPOLIS.—
,of London, in the course of his charge, at his
stion, stated that, omitting parishes of a less popu-
-7,000, there was a population of not km than
.as to be provided for, and that there was church
for only 140,000, being about one-tenth of the whole.
tern and north-eastern districts the spiritual (testi-
, even greater. He then said that it was a work
a, no less than one of charity and piety, to codes-
avert these multitudes to Christianity, and to stud
sere into the fold. For the ready, and in some
unprecedented liberality with which his appeal had
answered, he was thankful to the giver of all
The subscription received for the general objet
to 179,835/., and there was besides a separate
.med at the suggestion of a lay member of the
to whose support and co-operation the church was
,debted, for the erection and endowment of ten ad-
ehuu hes, parsonage-houses, and school-houses for a
on of 70,000 in the district of Bethnal-green. There
I contributed to that fund a sum of 60,0001., making
about 238,000/., for the purpose of supplying the
tution of the metropolis. Of the 63 churches
, 44 were completed, 10 were in process of
two about to be commenced, and votes were ob-
aid of the erection of the other seven. These
would contain about 65,000 persons, and would
to means of divine service, once a-day, to 130,000 ;
total of 203,000, who could, at one time, join in
it of a population of 1,380,000. Supposing it was
hat persons attended divine service once a-day,
denied, 410,000 only had an opportunity of at-
eine service once a-day in the metropolis, and the
970,000 would be wholly unprovided with the
`lurch instruction. It must not be forgotten that
ion had been increasing at the rate of 30,000
. whom it was also necessary to make pro-
It had been calculated that the number
s who might be accommodated in the churches
ils of all denominations was about 500,000,
elievod this calculation to be much beyond
while the population of the metropolis at present
.al to 2,000,000. An addition of 400 churches, each
ing 1,000 persons, would therefore not be sufficient to
deficiency. It was fearful to contemplate that
1,000,000 souls were unprovided with the means
a consolation, and that large numbers were passing
eternal world in " the gall of bitterness and the bond
' Was this not a ease in which the resources of
At be profitably employed, if not to do all that
~ at least to aid the liberality of pious persons ?
a the magistrates of Germany, that if they desired
prosperity of the country, instead of laying out
war and the munitions of war, they would devote 1
~ten and teach scholars. So they might
ars, that if they would but apply a tithe of
money u.., churches and schools which they voted to 1
-ad penitentiaries, the necessity would be prevented of
so much in the punishment and reform of criminals. I
'TIAN POTATOEs,—SiE: I have read with much
ouncement that some barrels of Peruvian potatoes
at Liverpool. It may not be known generally to
A of England, that the potato of Peru is decidedly
city to that which is produced in any part of Europe,
Nat kind which is found in the plan. of Lima, under
'gapes anaarillas, or golden potatoes. Having resided
of Peru for several years, and having raised every
i estate with which I was connected, from 300 to 500
I can sneak with some degree of confidence to their
IY, as compared with those grown in Europe, and espe.
golden yellows to which I have referred, In all the great
"ghost South America, whether they are held in commemo-
c pions :aim of an inalividual, an hacienda, a village, a
Wie, log popgsantarillas are as indispensable an acoom-
^ curate, the tarnt ton Caere, or the paella manta.—Q.
ALL AT TILE MANSION-HOI.7BE.—FOE some
. number of workmen have been engaged at the
:louse, for the purpose of constructing a new
-hall, the present one having been found, by the
hospitable Lord Mayor, too confined for properly
‘.- numerous guests. The preparations having
yesterday was appointed for laying the
.e, the ceremony having been performed by
assisted by Alderman Moon. The new entrance
capacious one, situate about five or six yards
it hall.

BLOClCADE.—Yesterday the commie-
ve notice that the thoroughfare of New-
stopped during the repaving that street,
completion of the paving in Chesplide.
's MONTHLY RAILWAY AND STEAM
kTION COUPANION.—It would be rather late in the
"ounce a critical opinion on a work which, by its
ty, has taken so strong a hold on public

took place during the
nurse of which it vti
speakers, that the
went of murderers, v
nerly by over human
n be es kindly disp
Basses of the commun
axe to the all but mini
•rman, that if, as
multitude of sins,
iety the honour to
• ust, on that score, Irl
veitur observation
among the guests.
• exceedingly cheeri
'und given for the
ho mady a very good
• . ti-vr in this respect
SPIRITUAL I)EST
. e Bishop of London
eat visitation, state'
tion than 7,000, thee
,380,000 to be pros
.'m for only 100,000
n the eastern and no
tion was even great)
f prudence, nn less tt
our to convert these
ore labourers into tl
poets unprecedento
n answered, he
The subscript
• ounted to 179,8051
nd, formed at the
urch, to whosa sup.
uch indebted, for th
•tional char. hes, pars
pulation of 70,090 in
been contributed t
ether about 238,00
'ritual destitution of
• us provided, 44 we.
tion, ten about tt
'sled in aid of the
arches would conta
ish the means of
king a total of 205,
ice, out of a populi
dent that persons
.ich he denied, 410
'ding divine service
t of the 970,000 wo
s of church instr
population had b
ear, for whom it
ion. It had he
persons who might
chapels of all
he believed thi
mark, while the p
ounted to 2,000,000
taining 1,000 pence
t the deficiency.
re than 1,000,000 so
piritual consolation
! the eternal world i
oiguity." Was thi
state might be prof
wanting, at least t 4
• er told the magist
• the prosperity o
ey in war and the
. pay schoolmasters
and their rulers, th,
money for church
and penitentiaries
ng out so much in 01
'ERUVIAN POTAT(
re,t your announeemet
been eta-rived at Lives
When/lurks of Emit
.or in quality to that
especially that kind w
!lame of leas papas cow
interior of Peru to
04 on the estate witl
Prgoeu. I can sneak
Or quality, as eocupai
the golden yellows t
throughout South An
of the )apron vint
or a republic, Les pop,
.entas the curate, the
EW lIALL AT TI
past a number of v
sion-house, for th
nce-hall, the pro'
nt hospitable Lore
ing his numerate
completed, yestei
ation stone, the ce
lordship, assisted by
be a very capacious
the present hall.
IIE CITY BLOC/
of sewer; gave nc
street would be stop
lately on the coral
RADSIIAWN MOS
°AVON CoUPANIe
to pronounce a critic
Ted utility, has to