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DIDDIN'S FESTIVAL.

Yesterday a grand musical festival mole place at the
Freemasons' Tavern, in aid of the subscription for erecting
a Monument to the memory of the late ('harks Dilalin.
This festival was arranged and determined on at a meeting
of gentlemen to consider the propriety of raising subscrip-
tions for the above object. Amongst several Kesolutions
then agreed upon, was the following, which expresses
the ground and foundation which entitled Mr. Dibtlin to
the distinguished honour of a public monument to his
memory :--
'• That it is the opinion of th'a meeting that the estraordinary
talents and perseverance of the late ('harks Dibdin conduced
greatly to benefit, as well as amuse and instruct, society in general ;
but that the tendency of his writings and composittons, towards
promoting a brave ,Jul daring spirit in the British navy, entitles
his name and memory to the highest respect and veneration of all
classes."

The numerous and very respectable attendance at the
Freemasons' Tavern, gave ample evidence that the above
resolution accorded to the prevailing sentiment of the pub-
lic. On no occasion, perhaps, was the feeling of the
meeting of the immediate friends and admirers of a public
man (for such Mr. Di&lin really was) more fully and antis-
flictorily responded by the general voice. The presence of
four hundred gentlemen, and the absence of a still greater
number who applied for tickets, but who could not he ad-
mitted for want of room and accommodation, testified the
publicly prevailing sense of the merits mid services of the
individual whose memory the festival commemorated. A
higher tribute of posthumous praise could not indeed be paid
to the memory of any man than was yesterday rendered to
that of Mr. Dibdin, in the warm, glowing, and enthusiastic
sentiments of respect and admiration which pervaded
the meeting. The lovers of song were naturally in strong
muster upon the occasion: but independent of the clam
which the muse of Mr. Dihdin has upon those who arc
" fond of fun," and ready to promote it, he has also a strong
claim on the national gratitude of this country for haiing
encouraged and augmented that frank and ingenuous cha-
'over--that proud independence of feeling and that ardent attach-
'trent to King and country, which are so peculiarly characteristic of
the British seaman. This is no ordinary merit ; it does not partake
of the charact,zr of political service. But though it is different it is
Important also. V. e are very much of the opinion of 11Ir. Burke
.on this subject, and aplaud with hiss those 6-rund " swelling semi-
ments of liberty which enlarge the mind, who.lt liberalize the heart,
and give it a firmness and determination in the hour of conflict?'
This certainly has been the tend racy and eflimt of Mr. Ditalin's
songs; and though., as se hare said, his merits are net that which
soother eminent bard has called the merit of " sensitive sages and
reasoning fools," yet we do nut think that the character of his ser-
vices and merits at all disentiale him to the very honouralee testi-
mony that was yesterday paid to them.
. . . .

SO great was the eipectation and interest excited by this
festival, that at an early hour the waiting-room of the !free-
masons Tavern was filled. A few minutes after six o'clock
Sir J. 'Voice. KM., as Chairman, was introduced by the
Stewards. A very elegant assemblage of ladies was collected in the
gallery to witness the entertainment, and participate in the enjoy-
ment of " the flow of song" which was continued with the utmost
spirit of social delight throughout the evening. The dinner
was served up in very creditable style, and the wines were
excellent. During dinner, a band which was in attendance,
played " The Roast Beef of Old England," and several
spnghtly MKs Ihl the removal of the cloth, the very numerous
and eminent body of musical gentlemen present gave " Noe noi•ht
Domiee." Amongst those who joined in this tine anthem, and
who contributed their vocal powers to the delightfully intellectual
entertainment of the evening, we nodal! !.fr. graham, Mr. Broad..
burst, Mr. Eitzwilliam, Mr. C. Taylor, Mr. Collyer, Mr. Dignum,
Master Smyth, Mr. lioulden, Mr. Dude, &a &e. After •• Noe
11064 ThMalle" was sung,
The Cit AIR ttAX gave—" The King," and accompanied it with
a line from • song of Dibdin, expressive of loyalty and patriotic
attachment to the country. (Three times three.)
" The Duke of Park and the Army."
" The fluke of Clarence and the Navy."
" The rest of the Itoyill Family."
The CHAIRMAN then rose —(i en ilemen, the next toast which I
shall propose is one which, I sure, you will gladly receive. It
is one which I am obliged to accompany with an apology, for the
noble person to whom it rot/a—the Eorl of Harcourt, the President
of the Society, is unavoidably prevented by indisposition from at-
tendance here this day. I can assure you, however. that he is a
warm supporter of the present design, and I am satisfied that his
health will be toasted with that respect which is due to the
cation that he holds amongst us. (Chsve.)
(We should here mention, that a selection from the songs of
Dilxiiii was distributed amongst the company. The printed songs
which were so distributed were bung throughout the evening by the
very eminent vocalists whose names we have above enumerated.) .)
After the last-mentioned toast 3lr J. Smith gave the -
mired song, •• The Standard of Freedom displayed," and Mr.
Genie sang the finely national air, " Why, I'm singing of
French, Dutch, and Swish bravada," &c. Mr. Broadhurst
next sang the beautiful and feeling air of the poet, " Our
Sheep-shearing.' over, surround the gay board," which was given
with that correct taste and impressive tenderness which always
distinguishes the professional efforts of this very accomplished
vocalist. Before we enter upon the speeches, we should not forbear
to mention the gratification afforded by the vocal contributions of
Mr. pitzwilliam, who, in the song stf • Captain Wattle," which
was warmly encored, and in that of " Sonic say that topers should
never get mellow," won the " golden opinion" of the company.
The CitAtgStAN then wee, and in proposing the memory of
Charles Dibiltn, spoke to the following effect:—Dentleinen, die
next toast which it my duty and intention to submit is that of
the " Memory of Charles Dibdin " (Bear, hear). In proposing
this toast, I feel it unnecessary to accompany it with observations
illustrative of his character, for I presume that that character is
well known to you. It is net for me to enlarge upon his merits;
his own music speaks for him, for his merits, and his services
(Cheers.) The present wetting, numerous and respectable as it is,
constitutes, as I conceive, a tribute of mate and of patriotism to the
iudiehluel whose name is this day celebrated ; for on all occasions
did he labour to promote patriotic feeling, and encourage national
sentiment. ( fear, hear.) Therefore it is, that his name, like the
exploits he commemorates, should be immortal. (Applause.) 1
feel, indeed, that there is no expression of approbation which I can
use that will not fail short of his real deserts ; and, therefore, with
your permission, I will read an extract from a highly respectable
daily Paper ( The 'Pills/A l'ress), which is eloquently expressive of
the sentiments which we all feel on the present occasion. lam the
more induced to read this creme, because, in sonic papers, Mr.
Dibditt has been represented as a nitre ballad-singer; but the fol-
lowing extract is, I think, calculated to creates more favourable
impiesaion of his merits. I shall therefore read, as a part of my
secie, the following paseage, which lam satisfied is consonant to
ifs prevailing sentiment of the meeting
'• There IS certainly no individual, in the peculiar department
in which his distinguished talents were displayed, to whose me.
may the British public owe so much as to the late Charles
who may with truth be styled the Shakspeare of song.
The aubseriptios set on foot to erect a national monument, that
May embalm the remembrance of his genius, and testify the
grateful sense which his countrymen entertain of the import-
ant services derived fmm it, is honourable to our national cha-
racter. It has been, till now, a reproach to us, that an individual,
whole whole life was "pent in promoting the rational delight
and moral festivity of his country, and who drew forth, from
the full resources of his fancy and his feeling, the volumes
of national music and of national song, which he has bc-
queathnl to his country, should have received no public testemaainl
that might put its gratitude on record. No language but our own

OR:LT(91210 .4T COVE NT- G.IRDE !contains such specimens of charazteristic sea-songs ; no music but
I our own has melodies of the same peculier and aropriate cast.
So greatly. were we g: stifled with the taste displayed by It would be difficult to point to any instance in which the human
Mr. Bochsa t, selection for what may properly be called the ' intellect Imes produced such an infinite variety of excellence in W-
het poetry ; every single effusion of Dibdin's genius hears not
dust night of the Oratorio Season, that we have only to re-
gret that the space unavoidably occupied by other pressing °nlYerthwllicrehcifit7rtrZ orte'florigitreity, b
ut
that distinguishting
Hie dialect
adnji itenatniTientismaof
tliout
class
and important matter, prevents our entering ro fully as we to whose feelings it is add eed.
are
would wish into the merits of a performance from the ge- always appropriate, whatever be the subject. Ile grves to seagrysting
I neral excellence of which we received so much pleasure. In terms all the grace of simplicity, and his apt introduction of them is
the beantiful ser lata of 'h is Galatea, Miss Stephens's always amongst the happmet eithrts of his muse It is greatly to the
tec
Iliac they. never were the vehicle of per-
" flush, ye pretty warbling choir," Mr. Sapio's " Lore is'aartiessarsirle)i.bdsnin;s songs,
still grertrr—
in her eyes sits playing," Mr. ikllatny'a "0, ruddier than that they h„',.-ipagi:;e7it,e"put re,," ,Tieerl:ct aci''ytho7olanredotnhee
chastest ear,
a cherry," Mr. Braham's " Love sounds the alarm," the A national monument is well bestowed on every individual who
trio, " The Flocks shall leave the Mountains," by Mrs. I has contributed to raise the fame of his country. The display of our
Salmon, Mr. Brabant, Mr. Sapio, and Mr. Bellsinv, and gratitude is, in such a case, connected with our best interests; for,
the
ea nenatiiuosno,l:aintste is peaeri.greidactivrae oldhasrlo.4rmeiri• basis than
Mrs. Salmon's " Heart, the seat of soft delight," gave,
it were, a new charm to the at once tender, glowing, and of the Committee of Management will, we praiseworthy
sure. ftyillevlrutsitliflys
energetic efflorescence of Handers imagination, and awak- their opinion that the intention of raising a subeeription for the
cued a delight the demonstrations of which were evinced ; above object, only retpured to be brought bet.'re the public to infuse
c
by applause' as warm as we ever witnessed. When nearly , a general a7d liberal !uPPorl and we are redo card to learn that the
the whole of the execution of one of the most exquisite of noby d
!Id then"ir,tauvtieoncs.oTe forward with alacrity to promote
the productions of the great German was so tasteful and [This passage was received by a general expression of approba.
impressive, it will almost seem invidious to point out exc:u- lion by the meeting.]
sively the merits of any particular performer ; but wean- I The CHAIRMAN proceeded—Gentlemen, having read this elo-
not resist the demands upon our eulogium made by the
quent extract, I ',hall not further trespass or. your attention, but
i
impose die memory of Charles Dibdin, which I ant satisfied will
superiorly-happy efforts of Brahmin, Rapier. Mrs. Salmon, loe drank with that reverential respect which his services and merits
and Miss Stephens, who so felt and expressed their several ; demand. It was true, though it was to be regretted, that some dif-
parts as to affect the coldest heart and charm the dullest ference of opinion prevailed as to the mode of getting up the present
ear in the house. Of the second and third parts of the i festival. To those who objected to the manner in which it has been
evening's performance, suffice it to say, that Messrs. Bra-
gotup,Lcan only say, in the language of ifaehrilt, as expressed
the
rd to whom allusion has W..= made, " The table's full."
ham and liiiclair's duet of " All! vineni." Miss Stenhens's
( toad leasers)
" Let the bright Seraphim," Miss Tree's " lie was The memory of Mr. Dibdin was then drank, the company stand.
despised," (by the way uncharacteristically tratisposcd from ing, with every demonstration of respect.
its original key of E flat to that of E natural), Mrs Salmon's Sir W. Cons t sovois begged leave to propose " Health of Sir
" Sweet Binl," and " Biondina," very sweet, varied by 'J. Yorke." a toast which he was sure would be received with that
the taste and judgment of Mr. Bocbsa,
tt piamir.,.. by manifestation of respect and esteem in which his character was gene-
Miss Paton, a ballad by Sinclair, and Nicholson's exqui- IY
tehraoingent" entertained.
med Town Cries," by Mr. Ilarl:y '
site solo OD the flute, as also Signor Vitnereati's concerto to the anchor," by 31r. C. Taylor. *—
on the Loinbardo mandolin, were performances of the first The cum R MAN rose to return thanks.—Gentlemen, the song
order of excellence, and very often absolutely enchanttsl a ' which you have last heard contains the severest possible satire
crowded and respectable audience. Such, in a word, was against the officers of the navy. I could not have anticipated that
our own gratification, that it induced our expectation of a Ydh a song should hare intervened between the time of my health
slating toasted, and that of my returning thanks. To the Committee
season highly favourable to the taste, judgment, and spirit of management on the present occasion am I deeply indebted for
of the scientific and ingenious director. j having placed me nn the Committee. To them I feel deeply in.
I debted for the kindness of their preference and election. My I
office is truly ministerial. (Hear, hear.) It is my duty to tadmi-
nister to the convivial pleasantry of the meeting--to promote so-
cial intercourse—to encourage a feeling of respect and admiration
towards the distinguished individual, the tendency of whose com-
positions was to stimulate the minds of British seamen, and to en.
courage all Englishmen to deeds of valour in defence of their country.
In executing these duties I am satisfied that I shall have obedient',
subjects (hear,) and with the reiterated expression of thanks, I beg
leave, in return. tel drink all your healths. (Applause.)
" Tom Bowling," and she " Soldier's Adieu," were then sung;
the former by Mr. Bellamy, and the latter as a glee; after which,
The CHAIRMAN rose and said-1 beg to propose to you the
health of the Gallant Admiral, who has somewhat taken me by
surprise in proposing my health thus eamly in the evening. How-
ever, as " brevity is the soul of wit," I shall confine myself to the
expression of thanks in offering the health of the Gallant Officer to
the company, and beg leave to accompany it with an expression of
thanks to the naval otff;ers who attend here to-day, and whom I
regret to say are not more monerous. However, those who are
present are representatior s of the British naval feeling, for they
have done honour to it whenever an opportunity offered for reit-
dering their country service, and I therefore keg to associate
their names with that of the gallant officer.
Sir %VI L I.la at CODRINOTON returned thanks.
Amongst various other complimentary toasts, the CIIAMMAB
proposed the health of Mr. Braham, as the first vocalist in this or
any other country.
Mr. Bases it (who sang the favourite song " Why, what's that
to you," kc.) returned thanks.—Gentlemen, I am most grateful
for my reception here this evening. I cannot express what I feel;
but though my tongue be bankrupt, believe me my heart is sol-
vent. (Applause.)
The CHAIR MAN next proposed the health of Messrs. T. and C.
Ifibtlin, sons of the di.tinguished individual whose memory the
company bud met to celebrate.
dlr. C. Plows:, with much sensitiveness of feeling and exerts-
Ginn. said, Gentlemen-711y brother and myself had hesitated be-
tw Am the feeling of intrusion and of gratitude this evening, for we
thought that our presence might be deemed intrusive on such an
occasion. however, a feeling of gratitude predominated, and it is
with no small joy that i behold such an assembly convened to com-
memorate the merits of a man who endeavoured at least to do his
country a service, who was a plain Englishman, and who aimed
only through national airs to create, or ratherto augment, a national
feeling (Hear, hear.) He knew that the British navy constituted
the strength and security of the empire, and he anxiously en.
clamoured to increase, by the spirit of song, the proud soul inde-
pendent feeling which characterized that important class of the
British community (Cheers.) Gentlemen, it is not in the language
of affectation, but in the honest sincerity of my heart, that I return
my most grateful thanks; and, whatever may be the motto which
you subscribe to the munument about to be erected to my father,
I can only say that the motto engrave on my heart, and that of
my family, is " Gratitude" t laud applause).
Several other complimentary toasts, amongst which were the
names of Mr. Forbes and Mr. Elliston, of the respective theatres
of Covent-garden and Deury-lane, were given; and after a night
of delightful convivial enjoyment, in which the health, of the
Ladies who attended in the gallery was not omitted by the Chair-
man, who presided throughout the evening with admirable address
the company separated with a feeling of renewed end augmented
respect towards the iodividual whose merits the company had we
icmbled to confirm norste. A copy of the statue to be erected to
Mr. IMAM was exhibited in the grand dining-room of the Free-
masons' Tavern.

." Come all boys

The amiable daughter of W. S. Poynta, Esq.. who, ac-
cording to report, is about to be united to the Marquis of
Exeter, will bring a large accession of propel,/ to the Mar-
quis. One residence of Mr. Poynts is near Doncaster, and
his family consists, we understand, of three daughters. He
is High Steward of the borough of Huntingdon.
An interesting case is likely to come on at Carlisle the
approaching Assizes, which will call forth the talents of
the long robe. A young lady in Cumberland has declined
to accept the hand of h'r gallant • on which account an
action is zommenced, and the loss the gentleman in ques-
tion has sustained must be decided by spry of his coun-
try.Liverrod Gustier.

The ladies of Manchester intend to establish a bazaar
for the benefit of the schools in Ireland, under the patron-
age of the Countess of Wilton and Mosley.
We understand there is a probability of there being $
Grand Musical Festival at the ensuing Commencement, for
the benefit of Addenhrooke's Hospital, and that Madame
Catalani has ofttred her services upon the occasion.—Cam-
hridce Paper. _ _ _

Airs. Humby is engaged to perform a limited number of
nights at the 4lelfast Theatre. This popular *mesa has
been engaged by the Managers of Covent-garden, where
she will make her first appearance next season.—Dublin
Freeman's Journal.

The Covent-garden Theatrical Fund Dinner, we per-
ceive, is advertised to take place on iVednestlay next, and
a most promising hill of fare is displayed to attract the
public, under the fostering auspices of that firm friend to
the Institution, his Royal Ili'hness the Duke of York,
and the honourable patronage of a long list of Vice-Presi-
dents. A host of theatrical talent will be assembled to
greet and entertain their friends. Mathews and Sinclair
have pledged themselves to be present, and join their ex-
traordinary powers to the exertions of their brother artists.,
Ir short, front the preparations making, and the energy
displayed in every quarter, the present anniversary bids
fair to eclipse even those which have preceded it.
We arc requested to state that the publication of the
proceedings in the case of Thurtell and the County Fire'
Office, tried before Mr. Justice Park, (with notes and ob-
servations,) is deferred until after the trial of Martell and
others, for the conspiracy regarding the fire in Watling-
street.

The Culford Estate,
_ late the residence of the Marquis
Cornwallis. was bought in at 181,0001. at the Auction
Mart on Friday, but has been since purchased Richard
Benyon de Beauvoir, Esq. (a gentleman possessed of a very
fine estate in Berkshire, and 700,0001. funded property) at
about 200,0001. including the timber.—Bury Post.
DURHAM SPRING ASSIZES, MONDAY, MARCH 1.-Mr. I 1
Justice Bayley opened the Commission in the usual form
here, late on Saturday evening, and this morning the bu-
siness of the assizes was commenced. There arc only four-
teen cases in the calendar, two of which arc charg;s of
rape, and one of manslaughter.

COURT OF CHANCERY, WznairsDAT. ]Lace 6.