The Sun.
London, England, 1864-01-12 00:00:00

WHERE CAN WE MEET AF I'ER THE The Marchioness of Londonderry and her',
PANTIMINIES ? My dear Fellow, Gentlemen sup
at EVANS', Covent-garden. Tenantry.

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EDWARD HENRY CHAP HAN, Esq., Chairman.

MARTIN TUCKER SMITH, Esq., MY., Deputy-Chairman,

Insurances effected before the 31st January, IS6i, will be
entitled to Three Years' Additions in the Profits to be de-
clared in 186 G.

SAMUEL INGALL, Actuary.

THE WELLINGTON THREE SHILLING
DINNER, consisting cf Soup, Fish, Made Dish, Joint,
Sweet, &c., is served daily from 3 to 9 p.m., and on Sunday
from 5 to half-past 8 p.m.

JOHN CATES, Manager.
The Wellington, St. James's-street.
Entrance, 160, Piccadilly.

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R, OXFORD STREET, W.
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THIS EVENING, will be performed Selections from the
following Operas, viz., THE SLAVE, by Sir H. Bishop;
also, from LA FORZA DEL DES LlNO—Verdi; by the fol-
lowing talented artistes .—Misses 'Russell, Townley, Fitz-
Henry, SN, almsley, Tyrrell, and Ellison ; Messrs. Green,
Huish, Kimberley, Stuart, Sm.
Solos on the Violin by VIOTTI COLLINS, the cele-
brated English Violinist.
Flute by Drew Dean. Pianoforte, Miss Bryant.
And the marvellous instrument, the ORCHESTRAL
PIANO, by Herr S CHAL K ENBACH, the Inventor.
Comedy, by UNSWORTH ("or any other man "), Eugene,
W. Randall,W. T. Critchfleld, T. Maclagar, George Hutchen-
son, and the marvellous Gymnasts, Messrs. Berri, Leach,
and Foster.

THIS EVENING, will be produced, supported by the
entire company, a new and original ('antat i, entitled "King
Christmas." written by Litchfield Moseley, Esq., and com-
posed by W. Meyer Lutz, expressly for the establshment.
Director, Mr. F. Jonghmans.

CANTERBURY HALL—THE GHOST in the
kJ MAGIC FOUNTAINS, surpassing any of the Trans-
wmation Scenes cf the Season—one of the most beautiful
ffeets ever produced. The scene, "The Tempest;" Ariel,
Miss E. Townley. The flight of Ariel through the Fairy
Fountains is certainly a triumph of art.—Vide Public Press.
All the other Musical and Pictorial attractions of the
Estab ishment as usual, including Operatic Selections, &c.
Comedy by Unsworth (the great Stump Orator), Eugene, W.
Randall, G. Hutchenson, j. Jester, T. Maclagan, &c.
Admission, 6d.; Stalls and Balcony, ls.
Open every Evening.

left Woolwich on leave of absence.
The three 20 ton muzzle loading rifled guns manufactured
at Lowmoor to the order of Captain Blakely, and success-
fully tested at Woolwich, for the service of the Russian
Government, have been shipped in the Victoria Docks for
St. Petersburg. The fourth gun, in which a rent was dis-
covered in the jacket at the extremity of the breech piece,
produced by its being too tightly shrunk on, is to be re-
turned to the factory and repaired.
The Research, 4, 1,253 tons, 200 horse power, the first of
the squadron of iron clad vessels now building from the
designs of Mr. Reed, Chief Constructor of the Navy, was
successfully undockel at Pembroke on Saturday, with the
whole of her armour plating complete, and her engines and
boilers on board. With her iron masts fitted and jury
rigged, and all her armour plating on, and about 100 tons
of ballast on board, the Research only drew 12ft. 2in., and
when complete, with the whole of her fitments, crew, stores,
and provisions, and ready for sea, she will draw less than
14ft., and will consequently be capable of entering any har-
bour in almost any part of the world. The Research is com-
pletely cased up to the upper deck with 41 inch armour, and
will be a full rigged seagoing ship. According to existing
arrangements she will leave Pembroke dock for Devonport
on Saturday next, in charge of Captain H. Paul, assistant
master attendant at that dockyard, and will there be fitted
for sea with all possible despatch. A new plan has been
adopted in the armour plating of the Research to prevent
galvanic action, according to a system introduced by Mr.
Reed, and the first vessel of the fleet of ironclads so treated.
This consists in completely sheathing the armour plating
below the water line with teak planking,which will have the
effect of preserving the armour from all galvanic action and
corrosion, and will enable the Research to be despatched on
foreign service for a lengthened period withconfidence. She
will carry only four guns, but these will be the 110
pounder Armstrongs, the arrangements for fitting which
on board are now being carried out under the
superintendence of Mr. Napier, from Woolwich
Arsenal. The completion of the Research will be followed
speedily by that of the Enterprise, which is somewhat less
heavily armour cased than the former vessel.
The iron cased screw steamship Royal Oak, 35, Capt. F.
A. Campbell, in Plymouth Sound, has been swung for the
final adjustment of her compasses.
The paddlewheel steam sloop Salamander, 6, Commander
the lion. John Carnegie, having on Saturday morning em-
barked additional marines and supernumeraries, left Ply-
mouth Sound in the afternoon for her destination, Australia.
The screw steam gunboat Hind (tender to the Coastguard
ship Russell), having embarked stores at the Devonport
dockyard, left Plymouth Sound on Saturday for Plymouth.

(From the Belfast News-Letter.)
Oa Thursday afternoon the Marchioness of Londonderry
gave her annual dinner in the Town-hall, Glenlaugh, near
Glenarm, to her tenantry on the extensive estate in which
that village is situated, For a good many years back her
ladyship has pursued this laudable custom, and she
took advantage of the reunions to administer personally to
her tenantry sound and philosophical advice on a variety
of subjects, social and agricultural. The good which has
thus been accomplished is incalculably great. The prospe-
rity, content, and general good character of the tenants are
proverbial, and the manner in which the noble landlady
recognises the relations which should invar,ably exist be-
twtrn landowners and their tenantry is too well known to
need even a word of reference here. Suffice it to say that
she cares for her tenantry with feelings strikingly akin to
maternal instinct. Her exalted rank does not deter her
from knowing her tenants personally, nor does she deem it
beneath her to study agriculture and the resources of her
estate for their benefit. Then, again, the education of their
children is a matter which this noble lady regards as one
of primary importance. Her solicitude for the social well-
being of the tenants developes itself in projects for their
amelioration which none but one earnestly devoted to their
interests yeould ever think ot. The 'wet sweetly sings,
" Kind hearts are more than coronets." Here we have a
union of these and a noble spectacle—the practical life of a
great and good woman cherishing the noblest principles,
and cuitivating the purest affections on behalf of a numerous
tenantry attached beyond expression to her. And what has
been the result of this fostering care ? Peace, prosperity,
and contentment reign among the peasantry, and under
Buell favourable auspices they have progressed and im-
proved rapidly. The commission of agrarian crimes
on this estate would be regarded
_pretty much as ra-
vages by Polar bears in the Torrid Zone. The tenants ap-
pear to appreciate their landlady's efforts on their behalf,
and willingly take their important part in the development
of her ably-conceived and well-considered schemes. Un-
happily, indisposition prevented her ladyship from attend-
ing the dinner which she provided with unprecedented
magnificence, on Thursday. Instead of the much-looked for
and able speech, a letter, which will be read with great in-
terest, was received from her. She took good care, how-
ever, that her princely hospitality should not suffer from
her absence, and the dinner was both recherche and sub-
stantial. WiLes, whisky, and ale were supplied ad libitum.
The arrangements, which were carried out under the super-
vision of Richard Wilson, Esq., the agent, were very com-
plete, and the comfort of the guests was subserved in every,
conceivable way. The capacious hall was splendidly deco-
raeed with evergreens, mottos, flags, and a variety of de•
vices. The Londonderry Arms was conspicuously exhi-
bited. Three rows of tables traversed the room lengthwise,
save in one place, where a row next the wall was divided
by a dais for the visitors not tenants, Seortly after one
o'clock, about 250 well•dressed and evidently well-to-do
tenants sat down to dinner. They repr eseated 22 town-
lands. To each set of representatives a special place was
assigned, denoted by a small coloured haulier elevated on
the table, and having inscribed on it the name of the town-
land. In this way the sociality of the festive scene was en-
hanced. The preparation of the dinner must have
taxed to the utmost the resources of Mr. M'Callum,
of the Londonderry Arms Hotel, who supplied it ;
and it should be mentioned that he discharged his duty
most creditably. 'rho following, among otter visitors, at-
tended and dined at the festive board so liberally supplied
by the donor :—Richard Wilson, Esq., in the chair ; Rev.
D. C. Courtenay, Glenarm ; Rev. Hugh Waddell, P.M. ;
Rev. P. Starkey, P.P. ; Captain Wethered, Belfast ; Dr.
Cassidy, Belfast ; John Townley, Esq , Drurinasole ; Wm.
Orr, Esq., Ballymena ; Isaac Hardy, Esq., Carnlough ;
Richard Halloran, Esq., Hugh Martin, Esq. The whole
scene was characterised by great good feeling and jollity;
each tenant was evidently in the very best humour with
himself and every one else. The happiness of the company,
however, was dashed with a universally fell regret at the
absence of the dispenser of the hospitality. Mr. Wilson,
the widely and deservedly-esteemed agent, did everything
he could to make up for the marked want, When dinner
had been disposed of,
The CHAIRMAN rose amid much applause and said—
Gentlemen, we are assembled here at the invitation of the
Marchioness of Londonderry. (Cheers) Though deprived
of the pleasure of her ladyship's presence, I hope 3ou will
enjoy yourselves fully to-day. At the outset I should tell
you that, when I was lately in England, Lady Londonderry
expressed her unfeigned regret that indisposition had pre-
vented her paying her usual visit to Ireland, and that, sepa-
rated as she is by dist Ince, she still retains the warmth of
feeling towards her tenantry she has always cherished.
(Loud cheers.) As she could not visit you, she
has desired me on this occasion to express her
regret that she cannot be with you, and to wish you
all a happy new year, accompanied with favourable
seasons, good crops, abundant harvest, and remunerative
prices, and above all she prays that the blessing of the
Almighty may rest upon your endeavours, as without God's
blessing all our labours are vain and futile. (Applause.)
The speaker concluded by giving "The Queen," a toast
which was responded to with all the honours.
The next toast on the list was " The Prince and Princess
of Wales, and the rest Of the Royal Family." In proposing
it, the CHAIRMAN said—The Prince of Wales has now
attained to the age when ho may be expected to enter upon
the duties of active life, and has also united himself to an
amiable and accomplished Princess, which union we hope
may prove a blessing to themselves and to all around them,
(Applause.) From our knowledge of the Prince, and the
admirable way he has been brought up, under the unweary-
ing care and superintendence of the wisest and best of
parents, we have every reason to hope and expect that he
will prove a comfort and stay to our beloved Sovereign, and
that, with the advantage of her counsel and experience, he
may learn to be a fitting successor to her whet, in the Pro-
vidence of God, he may become the ruler of this great and
independent nation. (Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN then gave lt The Church and Clergy of
all Denominations." This toast, he said, on all former
occasions, when a meeting took place under similar circum-
stances, had been received with that unanimity and good
feeling which should characterise every Christian assembly ;
and he was sure it would meet with a similar reception on
the present occasion. (Loud cheers.)
Rev. Mr. Co'IIRTENA responded. He said he supposed
that the the toast was devolved upon
h
of the greyest and oldest men
present.
the cause, he rose with much
imbecause duty
Whatever
o f
be replying
was
w oar,
n a
pleasure to reply. It was to him a most gratifying sight to
see so many respectable fanners assembled to take part in
the festivities provided by their noble landlady. (Cheers.)
When he looked around him, he saw men of very different
opinions sitting comfortably at the same table—a most
pleasing sight. It was well that they had learned to forget
their differences, and to agree as to the great common
principle which should distinguish all Christian people—
mutual forbearance. (Cheers.) One of the characteristic
principles of his Church was forbearance and liberality,
and that same principle was one of the conspicuous merits
of which the noble Constitution under which we live was
made up. (Cheers,) Refutees came to the countries for
the home and the peace they had failed to discover in their
own. The rev. gentleman, in the coarse of his observa-
tions, remarked that the clergy did much and should do
more to promote peace and harmony among those with
whom they came in contact. In conclusion, ho urged the
tenants to continued co-operation in the attainment of
these common objects. (Applause.)
The CHAIRMAN—I now give you "The Army and
Navy." In proposing this toast I refrain from using the
stereotyped and hacknied expression about ;heir efficiency
and readiness for duty wheusover and whetesover called,
I think we will admit that. But without is the slightest
detracting front thehigh character of the army,l may be per-
mitted to express nay opinion, that the navy is lot known or
appreciated in the manner such a force deserves It is to this
force we are indebted for our supremacy on thesea and the
high rank we hold in the scale of nations. (Chews.) With-
out the navy where would that supremacy be ? The army
is to be seen at every provincial town or place of conse-
quence, open to the view of the admiring gaze; but we
landsmen see nothing of the navy unless on sone special
occasion such as the late visit from the Charnel. Fleet
afforded, when a specimen of the world afloat was tobe seen.
I therefore say, if it was possible
,t o bring the nary oftener
before the public, it would be more appreciated. 'Hear.)
In addition to the present efficient state of the navy, there
is another force little known in this country--I alludtto the
Naval Reserve-;applause) —a force made up of vobsateers
from the several ports in Ragland, and paid for their Veek's
drill. Government prudently has enrolled this force that,
in case of actual necessity, it has it resort to to mar the
navy. I lately witnessed a party of the Naval Restrve
going through their exercises on board one of her MajesY'a
vessels, and it was really wonderful with what precision sad
despatch these recruits went through their manceavresin
exercising a gun of some tons weights looking more likes
bod of old well-disciplined Mao of war than raw recruits
y
Allow me, therefore, to propose
(Cheers.)
y
I he Arm and Navy, no
forgetting the Naval Iteserve.''
Capt. WE'ruEnEDssid, as nsember of one branch of the
service,he would return thanks. lle was not a sailor, he said,
but he was a soldier. He might sa that he was half a sailor,
because he had spent his young days upon the water. In the
course of an able and witty speech, which was repeatedly
applauded, Captain Wethered old he esteemed it a great
privilege to be present at that social meeting. It did one's
heart good to see so many
song and joyful faces around
the room. (Cheers.) They bad all heard the kind expres-
sions of the sympathy and motherly feeling entertained by
the Marchioness of Londonderry for them, and they could
not avoid being deeply gratified thereby. The only regret