The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-03-04 00:00:00

EAST LONDON CATHOLIC INSTITUTION.
• The anniversary festival of this Institudou bdilpesseeday at
the Feetornason's Tame, Daniel O'Connell, ird. Os ass'.
About 150 Gentlemen sot down tedious'.
The cloth being reredred, " New Nab Dowcise° wee len*
' The CuAntatAst then rose. HO sald, be balm Poe a malt
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dictated by duo and enlivened by affection. He lb peorose
the beelth of a Mons/rein who kept in view the diffilled prumtple,
that power was held in trust for the good of she people. Ile
And consecrated, in hit mature years, by his peeelbnation in Ha.
none, that glorious pri-eiple or religious ant, which lees de-
rased advises prevents - mm le &ape kingdoms, that
no particular religions belief ;dlegal Manner from 'haring
M blessings the blessin of the Constitution. If MITT avant('
any thing, it should rise to heaven to bestow am glory on this
Monarch here, and perfect bliss hereafter. Ifi Britain he sees
a happy, wealthy, scientific, and contented people, who look to
him with reverence, and on whom, no doubt, he looks with pride.
The Irish people look upon him with perhaps a more tender
lieliog—they saw hint 'but once, but then be left a lasting inn
prensom. fie came without guard or trophies, bit only protection
was the affection of Irish hearts. Fur the first titre justice was to
he done to Iceland, Detente Ifor the first time Ireland was tried.
(Hear, hear). If the darkness of his departure brought sorrow,
it wise a sorrow attended with a grateful recollection' of those
binning% which the transient light of his presence produced, and
which makes these halcyon days shine through the murky darkness
which surrounded them. Mr. O'Connell, in conclusion, proposed
the health of the King, which was drunk with every manifestation
of teepee' and attachment
Air." God save the King."
The next toast was—" The health of the Royal Flintily."
In proposing it, the Cts AIRMAN observed, that this Irasaily had
strong clairne upon the affection of Englishmen. They were a
Lamils brunch' to the English throne for the benefit of the
English people, and a family who nobly feel the distinction of
golgtfiag over such a people. They had ever kept apart from the
411ecams of/vinous ambition, feeling that their true greatness lay
In the power and strength of the English people.
Glee—" Glorious Apollo."
The CRAIRMAN said--It was impossible to let an occasion
yws in which festivity was coupled with charity, and both corn.
blued with philanthropy, without adverting to the character of the
' Duke o! Sussex (trod cheers). Those cheers spoke his praise more
eloque :thy than words, he should therefore only propose Ithe health
of his Royal Highness the Doke of Sussex.'.
—Drunk with three
titers three.
Song_" Wreath the Bowl," by Mr. Dignum.
The next toast, the CHAIRMAN said, was one which naturally
arose out of their meeting. The Institution whose anniversary
they came together to celebrate, educated the children of soldiers
j and sailors---the children of thosewho belonged to the British
army and navy—to those who contributed to render that name
glorious which bad never been tarnished by dishonour, and to sup-
' pert that meteor flag which had shone over the ocean for a thousand
years, and which he hoped would continue to blaze for another
thousand—the defender of the injured, and the hope of the op.
pressed. The Chairman, it) conclusion, gave—" The Army and
Navy of Britain."
Song—.• How merrily we live that Soldiers be."
The CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of the Patron and
Vice-Patron' D the Right Rein r. Poynter, and the Right Rev. Dr.
ni Braston. Mr. O'Connell said, that those respected characters
were the Prelates of a Church whose foundations were laid with
Gothic solidity And beauty—they were the Prelates of a Church
once persecuted, but they remembered this persecution only to
cherish a livelier sentiment of gratitude towards those who now en.
tertaincd more fibersl and charitable feelings.
The Rey. Dr. COLLINS returned thanks for Drs. Poynter and
Bramston.
The next toast was—" The President and Vice-Presidents."
Mr. °Tot:emu. said, he had only to read the names of those
illustrious itisli•iduals. (Mr. O'Connell here read the names of
the President and Vice.Presidents.l What a galaxy, he said, of
ancient British glory was contained in the list. Visions of I
glory pressed on his aching sight—the memories of those who
fought, and bled, and conquered, at Cressy, Poictiers, and Agin-
court, rose before him—the /towards, the Talbots, and the Cid-
foeds—those who made English right triumphant, those whose
'bright example modern Odour imitates, but can never surpass.
toast was drunk with loud demonstrations of approbation.
Lord CLIFFORD rose to return thanks. Be was unwilling to
detain the assembly. He had often the honour of addressing them
in the cause of Charity, butt he did not attribute to his humble
efforts the extension of this cause. lie remembered that those
Charities which a few years ago could not exist, were now ex-1
tending themselves over the while metropolis. The poor children
which the East London Catholic Institution educated were the
children of Irishmen, and a great majority of them the children of
those who serve in the army and navy. There were about 1)M
children on the books of the Institution, of whom lie understood
200 were Irish. The St. Patrick's Charity, too, was altogether
Halt he believes!. Lard Clifford, in conclusion, proposed "than
beclth of the learned and most eloquent Gentleman who so pro-1
party and benefleirty for the Charity hfied the chair."
This toast was received with deafening "shouts of acclamation.
Mr. Winn:nett Wes to return thanks. He had been amused '
of the crime of modesty (a laugh), but he must pleas! not ;
for it the charge was true, he must be incapable of expressing his
grateful thanks for the kind manner in which the assembly received
the annourftement of his health. It required the characteristic in-
torpidity of an Englishman to return thanks to an'aeserubly, which
received him not as a stranger, but as • friend. (Hear, hear.) The
manner in which they had received him, yea more creditable
to their affection than their judgment. (No, nu.) It did not re-
quire this to remind him of English kindness and generosity_
whenever Irish distress called for it, English benevolence was
never wanting. It was not the Irish clone that had felt the blessed
effets of Lognsh charity—nu 'wetter what creed, or colour, or
nation the object was, English charity never slept. Be was almost
sorry, that the great majority of the children chicatid by this Insti-
tution
trete Irish ; he should lice to have plaided the cause of thel
English orphan, however deficient in ability, at least to prove how
well inclined he was to reciprocate towards the English. He had I
been engaged in much public tumult, but he always kept in view
the hope titat he might one day have .the pride mid happiness of
being allied, and becoming ,the countryman of Englishmen. In I
this Temple of Charity he might be forgiven for any violence or
intemperance which he indulged in. (Hear, hear.) If he had
done aught to remove those obstacles which interfered and pre-
vented Lognshmen a':d Irishmen from being joined in the bonds
of brotherhood—if like demon of discord should be removed from
amongst us. we snould become happy amongst ourselves and for.
midable to every fee. (Hear, heir ) If any personal sacrifice was
made by this journey, itwas amply repaid, as it made him better
acquemted with the dignity and majesty of the native English.
lie would not detain them longer. The most significant word in
his most significant language could not express his feelings of
gratitude, tor tell how long this serer would dwell in his mind.
All he should add was, that when he. returned to his native land
he should tell how kind Loolishmen were.
The learned Gentleman sat down amidst loud cheers.

Patrick's Day."
The male and tiniale children connected with the East London
Inssitittion were now marched in procession round the room, and
from the neatness of their appearance presented a very gratifying
spectacle.
The Cuat rt BULK then proposed—" Success to the Institution."
Mr. SHELL raid, that though Ma voice might fail to fill that
large apartment, Lie sentiment which they had heard was sufficient
to fill the he ft of every mean. It was only necessary to look on the
beautiful Fr cession which had just passed to make every bosom
thrill wish linings of humanity. The advocates of :antiquity pro.
duced their clients in mourning and in the posture of supplicants ;
but never did an advocate appeal with rush an array of clients as
were entrust( dto him. Though he had no faculty of high diction,
and though the faculties of the understanding should not be put in
oneration, the reetubly n.ust give way to the emotions of the heart.
It had been said of charity., that " it bleaseth him that gives as
well as him that takes ;" and not only did their charity bless
then:selves, but it blessed the heart of every poor Irishman whose
children enjoyed the benefit of education through the aid of this
Institution. He was not deficient in feelings of enthusiastic
patriotism. and from the bottom of his soul he returned thanks.
They might find food—'t would orly serve for a day ; they might
find raine it—it wotrd perish ; hut intellectual virtue would last
fir ever. The hist benevolence is bestowed in the culture of intel-
lect and them emotion of moral habits. What a contrast in the poor
Irishman—in the midst of his own country, and in the midst of
this grew tnetropolhi ! In his own
.countng ke pia his native bills
and glens, his joy. us temperament, and Me bilaritrif Ms feeling*"
there he has at least the free exercise or his limbo, and the enjoy-
ment of the it'r of heaven. NVe find the poor Irishman here refut-
foil Oka wretched calumny, that the Irish are a lazy people, He
refutes it by his indefatigable industry and by the sweat of his
brow. Give the Irish aliment, and point oat the mode of action,
and-who can dcubt their sweets ? Who can surpass them in exer-
tion ? But the poor Irishman is seen in this country on
the top of a scaffold, heaving loads on a waggon, heating
furnaces, or cleaning the bed of the r!ver. The poor Irish-
man may bring up his children with rosy cheats and vigor-
ous arms. bat he cannot give them the benefits of education.
It belonged to that assembly, to correct the evil, to apply's swishier,
and snatch the children of the poor Irish from the evils of de-
morelintion and ignerance. Mr. Shell Concluded an address
which occupied a considerable time in delivering, by an earnest
appeal in favour of the claims ofthe Charity.
CH•III MAW then read haters from Mr. Wilk' and Lord
flardwieke enclosing subscriptions.
" The.bealth able J. Smith, 31. P. was then drunk," sit% four
times four.
Mr. SMITH returned thanks.
" The health of Mr. W. Smith."
r. rt returned thanks in an appropriate address.
" health of Mr. Shed" was then proposed by Mr. O'Cors-
, nell, sith a suitable introduction, and drunk with the warmest
dtmosetratinn, of admiration and regard.
Mc. SHEIL returned thanks in an animated adder*.
Then followed •• the health of the Bishop of Norwich," which was
dr..!dc with testimonials of the must profound respect.
At the Ci 9 'e of the evening, the CHAIRAIAII AIIIIOUTICed that the
sum received at the last armiver.ary meeting was only 11 11. 135.,
whilst he had the pleasure to announce that the present subscription
sin-4ily amounted to 361/.85., of which 211. had descended from the
( trhi.l was dllod with ladies).

Mr. O'CONNELL then gave" The health of the Ladies," which
was rcui►ed with enthusiasm.

The assansbly broke up at a la..e hour, after hating passed an
evening only remialuble for she absence of everything w/lich could
WSW aUfht Lag feelings of sasi:A a:don and LarinDay.