The Sun.
London, England, 1852-06-01 00:00:00

Mount Etna—as successful a production as any of the THE PROVIDENT CLERKS' MUTUAL LIFE
kind that has emanated from tbe same artist—rivetted ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
the attention and admiration of the visitors. And
truly its effects were striking and impressive in the ELECTION OF AI)DIfIONAL ANNUITANTS.
highest degree, when fringsd, vs it were, 'oy a large A special meeting of the mem`sers of the Benevo-
line of bright cloud, reiiring bsbind it, the settivg lent branch of this excellent institution, whicn was
it
sun threw i:s golden rays upon the sides and summ ' established in London in 1340, was held na Thais-
of the mount, Nature thus assisting Art, and together j day, the 27th of May, at the London Tavern, for the
presenting to the eye an object as charming in its 1 purpose of electing additional annuitants, in accord-
minutest details as it was- grand and imposing in its since with a resolution passed at the annual meeting
outline as a whole. The illusion was perfect. Iu in January last. - Mr. R. H. Jones, the chairman of
the musical department, the programme was such the board of management, occupied the chair.
as would have constituted no mean attraction to Mr. P. H. BYRNE (the Sscretary) having read the
a couch more refined and cultivated audience, advertisement convening the meeting, and the resolu-
and for this Mr. Godfrey, the conductor, is tion, which had led to the present meeting,
entitled to praise. Give the people good The CHAIRMAN then said—Gentlemen, I very
music, and they will acquire a taste for it, in the much regret the absence of our excellent treasurer,
same manner as by the using that which was once a Mr. John Abel Smith, M.P., who, on occasions like
luxury becomes a necessary of life. At dusk the the present, has generally taken the chair, and has
grand pyrotechnic display and eruption of Mount always evinced the warmest interes':, in carrying out
Etna, to witness which a vast crowd collected. The objects similar to those which we are assembled to-
volcano never did its duty better, and the excitement day to perform.—(Hear.) The managers in the
when it commenced operations was tremendous. discharge of their duties have frequent opportunities
Lava streams reddened its sides, terrific explosions of of witnessing the • great necessity of such an
thunderous fireballs mimicked the earthquake reali- instiqttion as this, being frequently called
ties of the original; the Cyclops worked away in
upon to relieve distressed clerks, their widows
right good earnest, forging their lightning-bolts
and children, who, but ,z)r the assistance they
re enabled to afford, would be desolate and cons-
Pi
o. tl ss. lndeed, I scarcely know, upon these occa-
inter sese, and showers of the most splendid yd.. a_
HOW, which party derives the greatest satisfaction,
negated fireworks crowned the terrors of the scene. f
The effect of the whole was superb.
the dispenser or the recipient of these benefits.—
(Cheers.) We are assembled on the present occa •
on
to carry out a resolution passed at the generel
meet-
ing, held on the 19th of January -last. The increase
which has taken place in our funds from the recent
alteration of the rules, justified the managers in pro-
piing to that meeting the election of additional an_
nuitants. The alteration of the rules to which I refer,
has produced en annual subscription of ss. from
clerks, assurers, who were desirous of partaking of
the advantages of the Benevolent fund, a sum appa-
rently insignificant, but producing in the aggregate
a considerable sum. I inn desirous of taking this
opportunity of stating what cannot fail to be grati-
fying to all present, that during the present year we
have received donations and subscriptions from some
of the most eminent banking-houses. The list I am
about to read I look upon as proving the observations
which have often been made by our respected trea-
surer, that if clerks will evince a disposition to help
themselves, they Will be, cordially supported by prin-
cipals. The following is the list to which I have re-
ferred :

EHLUBI LIONS.

The COLOSSEUM maiutsins its well•lcnown attrac-

Lions undiminished—the re-decorated Gdy ptotheca, ti e
modelled ambiguities, the aviaries, the steli.ctice
cavern, and two panoramas. of London and Paris,,
the former shown by day, the latter by night, are
Magnificent works of their class. That of London,
painted many years ago, from drawings wade on
the top of St. Paul's, has obtained a European repu-
tation, which even now, after so long a lapse of time,
can hardly be said to have declined.
The CYCLORAMA, in Albany- street, is rendered most
attractive by its exhibition of a series of portraitures
of the Crystal Palace, painted by Mr. M'Neven, the
colossal size of which, coupled with the laborious
fidelity of the details, affords one of the most interest-
ing records of the " world's fair" that has yet been
contrived. The seven pictures of which this exhibi-
tion consists embrace all the best points of interest,
and to those who were nut fortunate enough to see
the original will furnish an idea of its plan and aspect
which could scarcely be got by any other means.
At MADAME TessAuD'il well-known Exhibition
we have.a new group—namely, the Queens of Henry
the Eighth—" the most touching suoject," says Mr.
Tussaud, "in English history." These unfortunate
ladies are associated with Kossuth, a Bloomer or two,
and the Russian Giant, Loushkin. The variety of
the Exhitlition, therefore, is indisputable ; and a
lounge through the saloons in which the figures are
placed, as antagonistic in mind, rank, arid vocation,
vocation,
as they are in visage and costume, may fairly be re-
commended to those who have an idle day before

Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co. ...
„ Barnett, Hoare, and Co. ...
„ Williams, Deacon, and Co.
„ Robarts, Curtis, and C 0....
„ . Overend, Gurney, and C 0....
11 Smyth, Payne, and Co.
„ Glyn, Halifax, and Co.
„ .Jones, Lloyd, and Co.

X s.
... 10 10
... 10 10
... 10 10
... 10 10
... 10 10

... 10 10
... 10 10
... 10 10

£B4 0
—(Cheers.) These great firms have all become an.
nual subscribers. The following is a list of dona.
tions:—

them.
At the GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION the Welling-
ton campaigns suggest a theme of fertile interest, and
one of great comprehensiveness. A great merit of
this exhibition is that it does not deal wholly with
" feats of broil and battle," but studies to delineate
the localities where " the Duke" was chiefly em-
ployed ; and this gives a geographical value to the
subject which paintings wearing this peculiar military
sentiment have never before possessed. Mr. Ford's
libretto, and Mr. Stocqueler's, viva voce descriptions,
are each excellent in their way ; and the " Cam-
paigns" of the illustrious warrior could not in any,
respect be better, more artistically, or more instruc-
tively illustrated.
The POLYTECHNIC is, as usual, replete with amus-
ing and informing interest. The principal and most
important lectures now beinir delivered are those on
the new patent gas fire, which has excited so much
attention in the scientific world. Besides Dr. Bach-
hoffner, Mr. George Buckland, Mr. Pepper. and Mr.
Crispe lecture upon divers subjects, all of them having
some immediate public intertst, and copiously illus-
trated. The miscellaneous matters consist of the
diving-bell, mechanical models, chromatrope, dissolv-
ing views, and various other things too numerous to
mention, but to inspect which consumes many hours.

X S.

Messrs. Heywood, Kennard, end Co.
„ Bosanquet, and Co.
„ Willis, Percival, and Co.
„ Dixon, Brook', and Co,
99 Pager, Bainbridge, and Ca.
91 Brown, Janson, and CO.
Charles Grad), Esq., M.P. ...

.. 10 10
... ... 10 10
... ... 10 10
... ... 10 10

... 10 10
... 5 5
... ... 10 10

—(Cheers.) Though these latter amounts 4ar6eBgivsen
in the form of " donations," it has been intimated by
some, that if the giving of them tends to stimulate
clerks themselves to contribute to the funds of the
association, they might be continued annually. This
is very satisfactory, and must be gratifying to every
well. wisher of the association. I may be permitted
to express a hope that clerks who have not yet joined
the institution, will find in this day's proceedings an
inducement to do so, and that principals will con-
tinue to increase our list of donors so that the
managers may never want the means of relieving
every deserving case which comes before them,
whether the application be fur a loan, a gratuity, or
an annuity. I will now read the cases ot the six
widows about to be proposed for election. I should
state, that annuities were advertised for 8 widows of
clerks, but 6 only have applied. It is a most pleasing
circumstance, that on the present occasion no appli-
cant will be disappointed—a circumstance we have
had to regret at former elections. The managers
adhere to their former practice of mentioning the
initials of the candidates,
K. L. 8., aged 21. Her late husband was an as-
surer for six yeare, clerk to iron merchants; died
after a short illness, leaving her with one child, and
another born since his decease dependent upon her.
No 'neaps of support.
E. H., age 63. Her late husband was a sub-
scriber to the Benevolent Fund for ten years, clerk
to an attorney, died after a lingering illness. No
children. No means of support except plain needle-
work.
S. E H., age 52. Her late husband was an assurer
for six years, merchant's clerk; died after a long
illness. No children. Ueible from ill health, and
having only one band, to obtain a living.
M. S. M., 2d application, age 45. Her late hus-
band was an assurer for eight years, clerk to a wine
merchant. Unable from ill health to do anything to
add to a small income.
E. C. M., age 40 Her late husband was a life
subscriber to the Bsnevalent Fund; member five
years; clerk to iron merchants. Died of consump-
tion, leaving her with four children under twelve
years of age. Dependent upon a small business for
support.
L. E. W., ege 40. her, late husband was an as-
surer for seven 'years, clerk to silk manufacturers.
Died suddenly, leaving her with eight children en-
tirely unprovided for. No means of support.
I may as well add, that every case has been care-
fully inquired into by the board; they are all eligible
and most deserving of the aid they seek, we, there-
fore, offer them to you on the present occasion for
election. The Chairman then read the following re-
solution, which was carried unanimously, and with
much applause :—" That in pursuance of a resolution
passed dt the annual general meeting of the mem-
bers of the Beuevolent department of this associa-
tion, held at the London Tavern, on the 19th Jan.,
1852, authorising the election of two clerks, for an-
.nuities of 251. each, and five widows of clerks for
annuities of 151. each, or if one clerk only applies,
then one clerk for an annuity of 251., and six
widows of clerks for annuities of 251. each. If DO
dell; applies, then eight widows ot clerks for an-
nuities of 151. each. The undermentioned six
,widows duly eligible, having applied for annuities,
Resolved, that they be elected to annuities of 15/.
each—

DIAMOND DUST.
(From Eliza Cook's Journal.)
He who would die sooner or later than he ought is
a coward.
Politeness is the outward garment of good-will; but
many are the nutshells in which, -if you crack them,
nothing l►ke a kernel is to be found.
True love and high morality are the same.
Hasty people drink the nectar of existence scald-
ing hot.
Ths most effectual way to secure happiness to our-
selves is to confer it upon others.
As the heart.is crushed and lacerated by a loss in the
affections, so it is rather the head that aches and suffers
by the loss of money .
It is not study alone that produces a writ is
intensity; in the mind, as in a chimney, to make the firs
burn hot and quick you must narrow the draught.
As we go on_in life we find we cannot aff,rd excite-
ment, and we learn to be parsimonious in our emotions.
If you would not have affliction visit you twice, listen
at once to that it teaches-.

FRENCH. PLAY,.—ST. JAMES'S 'la EATRE.—Her
Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert, attended by
the Marchioness of Ely, the Hon. Aiiss Murray, the Hon.
Miss Venn, Lord Galway, Lord Charles Fitzroy, and Colonel
Hugh .Seymour, honoured the French Plays with their
presence last evening. Her Royal Highness the uchess of
Kent, attended by Lady Fanny Howard, Lady. Anna k:aiie.
Dawson, the Baroness de Sped], Miss Dawson, Lord James
Murray, and Colonel F. Seymour, also honoured the theatre
with her presence.
THE RAILWAYS AND SrEAM- BOATS.—Yesterday,
according to custom for the last three or hoar years, all the
railways connected with the metropolis issued excursion
tickets at half fares, thereby giving thousands of our artisans
and their families an opportunity of enjoying themselves
amidst country scenery. Monster trains left the London-
bridge terminus far Brighton, Croydon, Dover, Tunbridge-
wells and intermediate stations, numbers stopping at
wood and and Annetley. The South-Western Railway also con-
veyed thousands to Richmond,
them stations beyond,
but the far greater portion stopped at two former places.
Kew Gardens were visited also by thousands. The Great
Northern, Great Western, Eastern Counties, and Blackwell
Railways had their share of the public patronage and vast
numbers sought the country scenery on those lines. The
la ter railway more especially carried passengers to the beats
for Gravesend, which plied between the Blackwell station
and the latter place. The steam-boats, both above and below
bridge, were crowded throughout the day; and the Green-
wich boats were conveying thousands until a late hour of the
day, notwithstanding the immense number of persons who
travelled by the Greenwich Railway.
The British Muqeuro, the National Gallery, Marl-
borough House, the Tcwer of London, St Paul's Cathedral,
and other public buildings, were visited by largo numbers
of persons yesterday. In addition to the visitors at Green-
wich and Wandsworth fairs, considerable numbers of persons
visited the fair at Stepney. The latter fair does not p-event
so many attracti ms as at Easter; bu , among the shows,
slancing-hooths, royal" cuccusses," &c., many of the old
Stepney favourites nray be found. The usual 'large quan-
tities bf whelks, fish, and bread, and cabbage pickled in
Very questionable vinegar, were proVided for tae refreshment
of the visitors.
MR. VARSEY'S COMPRESSED AIR E S E.—A.
very successful experiment was made on the Eastern
Counties Railway, under the auspices, of the principal (
cials of the company, ou Tuesday last; and from the
manner in which the engine worked, and the perfect control
Parley had over the peer, and the accuracy with
Which the air was regulated so as to work with a ,unifOrm
pressure on the pistons, according to the power required,.
fully bears out the expectations of the ultimate result of this
invention. •
Du. CuLLEsi.—Priv:ite letters received from Rome,
dated the 20th,' mention the final decision of the Holy See
with reference to the appointment of Dr. Cullen for Dublin.
ACcording to these letters three bulls had been issued by his
liolimiss; one severing the connexion of Dr. Cullenm r with
Archdiocese of of Armagh; another appointing hi Ach-
e
.bishop of Dublin;" and the third appointing him " Apostolic
Administrator of Armagh." •
MR. FEARGUS CONNOR.---WO • received COM-
that Feargus O'Connor had
munication last night, stating
already returned from Anicrica to this country, and that the
writer saw him last night in an hotel in Westminster.
Though er of the letter is unknown to us, there is
nothing improbablep in the circumstance, in his present state
of mind, in his having returned as hastily from America as
he proceeded to it. "He commenced proceedings,"
h fll bad resented in
"which showed e was a y asas rep says the
writer,
the' New York
papers, as drinking other gentlemen'ts
helping himself to other people's dishes, reciting poe
Ile then ordered dinner, having partaken of which he settled
down into a calm, and his conversation became both mild and
rational. I was struck with'sorrow at witnessing the evident_.
derarigdment of his intellect, and shall be glad to hear or
this friends getting him under their inch
1 se God to
and treatment it is possible it may yet p ea
charge, so .with 'pro-
iTr. care
.mental faculties."— Morning Advertiser. , •
restore his
the- accountS from the Continental Bouriws 151)e'l,
of the little variation in prices. At Anasterdsm tbemarkei
for home securities remained unaltered.h Ad,ushtoriwaeyn Ce)ll.,d
been
per ants. and Spanish Certificates
dealt; in to a considerable extent at an irna provement. The
Hamburgh advises mention the failure of Emesainitnuelmankad
andSo
- ti-f 20,001- -They-had sustained bekvy loss_
shares, and the event was not unanticipated.
dated the 29th
letters from Amsterdam
inst. mention that the Upper Chamber previOUS to its ad-
journment had confirmed the vote of the Second Chamlrr on
the question of the arrangement between the Government and
the Dutch Rhenish Railway. •
Thnaccounts of.the state of trade in the provincee
daring the prig week re for the most part 'rem favourable.
At Manche'ster business has been checked bithe necessity
for cautiontonsequent upon the renew. ed excitement in the
poi.cotton marketF. but
_everything gives evidence of
Liverpool
an extensive demand. rom Birmingham the reports show
a decided increase of general ordre,. and in the manufacture
of copper artier. especial y, no,withstanding the rise in
price of the material, emir, there is great activity. In iron there
gain been large transactions at an advance. At Not-
have a
dha there has been unexpected dulness. A full average
ti 'IN el: has taken place in the woollen districts, and the
Irish linen market has also been well maintained.
THE • CHELSEA PENSIONERS.—The enrolled pen-
sioners of the London district are to assemble in Hyde-park
to-morrow ( Wednesday), under the command of Lieutenant
pensioners, and the
of
will
Colonel Tulloh, superintendent
R of
be reviewed on that day by hisßoyal Highness the Luke
Cambridge. The nolavich division, under the command of.
Major Forbes, will embark in two steamers at Woolwich
part in the reviewin Hyde-
to-day, to be present, and take a
Pak'

K. L. 8., M. S. M.,
E. H., E. C. M.,
S. E. H., L. E. W.
The CHAIRMAN said h
ave have now to refer to the
case of the three unsuccessful candidates, whom the
Bo4TI of Management contemplated would have been
admitted annuitants at the annual meeting on the 19th

of January last :
her was,: late
weeks.hu s b
Na u
od m e
an
s 0 f j.•tv , aged 37.
licitors. Died after a short
for four years ; clerk to.thso
three children, aged four
sup-
was an assurer
years, two years, and six
Testimonials satisfactory.
and an invalid.
illness, leaving
was an assurer
port, Her late husband .
J. W., age 52.
three years. Died
a long illness (clerk in the
Post-office), leaving afteifer
with
one child, aged 11
years, dependent upon her. No means of support,
and an invalid. Testimonials satisfactory.
husband was a sub-
M. A. A., age 37. Her late
clerk to a
scriber for four years; merchant. Died
her with
three children,
after a long illness, leaving
aged nine years, four years, and one year. No means
T
of support.
Testimonials satisfactory.
You will remember, that their cases were brought
before that meeting, and though every sympathy was
then manifested for them, by all present, yet the
alteration of the rules would not allow of their being
elected annuitants. A very strong feeling, however,
was evinced in their favour, and it was the general
desire of all present on that occasion, that these
widows ahould be placed in as goods position, as if
they had been admitted as candidates For the pur-
pose of strengthening the hands of the board in this
regard the following resolution was passed :—" That
compensation be given to the three widows (unsuc-
cessful candidates at the last election, and now dis-
qualified from becoming candidates) at the discretion
of the Committee, providing it can be legally done."
Acting upon this authority the board, on the 18th of
February last, passed unanimously the following re-
solution :—" That in the event of the three widows
all or either, who were unsuccessful candidates in
1851, but rendered ineligible by the alteration of
the rules, making application to become candi-
dates for annuities at the ensuing election, tem-
porary relief to the extent of 151. per annum each be
afforded them under Rule 16, for such time as the
Board in their discretion may .deem advisable.
(Loud cheers.) Thus, without infringing uponofanany
rule, these three widows will be in the receipt
annual gratuity, equal in amount to the sum they
would have received had they been elected
anhui-
tants, and I trust these gratuities will be continued
to them so long as they live and need such aid._
are pre-
(aear, hear.) I
observe some gentlenietned
to tbe
Ore sent who, at the annual meeting, d to
--ed ,n regar
course which the board contemPh" an infringe-
these three ladies, because they
ibelievedevould of necessity
went of the recently amended rules their warm
gave
ensue ; but, at the samo time, tilide
yproperly be done
adherence to anything that could
done Rill meet
for them. I hope what We favourable considers-
their views as well as the
position was a peculiar,
lion of all present. Theoirae", and I trust the board
and, indeed, an accidental
extrieste then from it,
have done their bed t°