The National Register.
London, England, 1823-03-23 00:00:00

BENEVOLENT .WCIKTY OF ST. PATRICK.

The anniversary festival of Brie institution was celebrated en
Monday, at the City of Lumina Tavern. The Duke of Buck-
ingham and Chandos was in the chair. Ile was aupposted on
the right by Lord Palmerston, on the left by the Duke of Wel-
liaqton. Amongst the company we observed Lords Canwilliam,
Arundel, A. Dill, and Beresfurd, Sir John Doyle, Mr. Plunkett,
Gou,bern,&c.
On the removal dike cloth Nets Nobis Dowine, wits excel-
lently song.
The Duke of BucatNctlatst then announced to the meeting,
that he received from his Majesty, their most benevolent
patron, his annual donation of lOU guineas.
• The Duke of 111 exist:toot aimlogized for the absence of the
Dukes of Yurk and Clarence. The former, be observed, was
obliged to attend his Majesty at Blighion, and the latter
was persecuted by that most merciless enemy the gout. The
health of tikr two royal dukes was given with three times
three.
The Duke of DUCK-ING4 AM proposed the health of the
(Marquis of Wellesley, the Lord Lieutenant of helm's'.
The Drake of W ELIANG roN begged leave to return thanks
on behalf of his Excellency the Loyd Lieutenant of Ireland, for
the manner in which the company had drank his Itellth.
The Duke of BUCKINC:IA ni.st proposed the health of the
Duke of Wellington, whom he designated as the hero who.
uader the auspices of providence had • bottled the destiny of
Europe and of the world. (Cheers.)
The Duke of %V ELLING rON returned thanks. He weld
assure the assembly that one of the dearest wishes of his heart
was, to for ward the interest of the society ; and, with that view,
be would give his attendance wheartver it was in his power.
Toast—" The Citizens of London, contributors to this
Charity." With three times three.
The Duke of DUCI:INGIIA NI proposed the health of Marshal
Lard Beresford, the repteseatutive of • family to whom Ire-
-1 tud was much indebted.
Lord Bent:spout returned thank, very briefly.
The TREASURER then lead the report of donations ; from
which it appeared that 1,1b91. 'ie. had been subscribed oa the
occasion.
The Duke of WELLINGTON proposed the health of the
President, whose tether, he observed, was the founder of this
I estit
The Duke of BUCKINGIIAIi, after ativertiol to Ilse total ab-
sence of party-spirit which that society presented, and expeess-
ing his wannest wishes for its welfare, the noble Duke con-
cluded by proposing " the beelth of Mr. J. Smith, and the Com-
viiittee who conducted the subscription for the relief of the dis-
tressed Irish."
Mr. J. SMITII returned his moat grateful thanks for the
honour which had been dens to hiumell add Mu other gentle-
men to whom had been inhusted the dist rihutioo of a Inge sum
of money fur the relief of their brethren in Ireland. The elr,!ct
of. the application which bad been male in behalf of that nuf-
ferriq p uple would not terruittare with the present moment.—
Ha by proposing. ss The prosperity, peace, and hap-
piuess of the kingdom of irelant" (Cheers.)
Ott the health of his ;11,jerity's Aliaislers being given, Lord
Palmerstoo returned thanks.
The Duke of DUCKINGItIen proposed "The health of Lord
Hill, and the heroes of Waleituu."
'the Duke of WELLINGTON returned thanks, in the absence
of his noble friend.
At half-past 10 o'clock the Duke of Buckingham quitted
• the chair, but manxof the company remained to a late hour.

NIATILH TO EXtTLR Atli) HACK,7-Alf. Vivian, an.
officer hi the artny, completed ilk tat,t; of performing 65'
miles a day ntt foot from London to Exeter and hack (111
lad meirbist. Tile pedestrian was to eICCOisiLIIIOI the
65 InlicS a dity, anll• at much over as he Wed. ,
teschA the village of Dust's- A, near Andover, at eialit
o'clock on the evening of the firic day, and started again
at twelie o'clock. The pedestrian travelled to Salisimiy
'refine breakfast, nearly twenty miles on the second day.
took a repast six miles f Hiandibrd, and tovertd his
I of the aecond day within twn miles of Bridport.
,CLI the third day, tile pedesiiiim touched 011 Exeter at
five °clock hi tile abernouti, and did his 65 miles at
nine o'clock at night. Tile Worth day he was a little
amiss, hut recovered, and reached histliord day'a destina-
tion tie tr Coombe The pedestrian started at 12
on. Friday Mali', and reached Shrubs Hill, on the Big-
abut road, leaving I ' .elf tg3 miles to do in eight hours
ou the Litt day. Mr. Vivian won the watch with gfeat
Iliad twenty minutes w spare. .1t was for
WO sovereigns.
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DREADFUL FLRE AT CANTON IN CHINA.
AN immense quantity of TE4 anti other property
having been destroyed by this sad calamity, there is no
doubt of TEAS being dearer, as the East India Company have
not a *efficient assortment for the next SaIe.—FREDERICK
and ROBERT SPARROW and Co. announcing to their
Fiiends the removal of their original Warehouse from No. 6,
to those very extensive Premises No. 8, Ludgate Hill, feel
much pleasure in staling, that at the East India Company's
Sale, which ended on the 13th inst. there was a much greater
proportion then usual of strong full flavoured TEAS, which,
selliur, at roost favourable prices, induced them to purchase
very largely, thereby enabling them to olTer upon most ad van-
ta;eous terms, from either of their Warehouses in London, or
throuo the medium of their Country Agents, good Genuine
Teas, cheaper and of better qualities at their respective prices
thou any oilier house in the kougdom. At the same time they
request their friends to be particular, in the Direction viz.
No. 8, liudgale Hill,. (nearly (opposite the Belle Sausage),
No. 138, Oatord-street, (between Holies-street and Old Ca-
' vendislo-street), wed No. 2, Charing-cross, (the second house
from Northumberland Houk.), and to see that all Tess from
qlovse Warehouses are wrapped is printed papers, with Name,
Address, and price per lb. thereon, and those for the country
in Lead, free of eryenee.—Country Ageats, Dealers, Families,
.Proprietors of Inns, Taverns, Coffee houses, and large Eats-
tlishouents supplied upon moat favourable terms, by applying
or adotreasiog to F. and It. Sparrow and Co. at their principai
AVareliouae, No, 8. Lottl,pote Hill, inelosiug 'cash notes,
baukert)' bills, or orders upon London fur payment, whom the
change, if any, shall he incloatd is the goods.—N.B. Two or.
clever Shoponeo and Porters wanted.

ALBION FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
NEW BRIDGE STREET, BLACCIIIAII.
•EMPOWVIED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT.
CAPITAL—ONE MILLIOK.
INSURANCES falling due at CHRISTMAS Will
expire, unless renewed within fifteen days from that period.
The Company's Rates and Conditions are of the most yeas, n
able description:—no Charge is made for Fire Policies, %len
die Premium exceeds ss :—no Adniission Fine is charged on
Life Insurances .—a liberal commission is allowed to Solicitors,,
and and others, who effect Life Insurances;—and every
Pfferea by which the interest and convenience of the public may
Ire promoted.
WARNER PHIPPS, Szeretary.