The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-27 00:00:00

THE PAT BIOTIO FUND.

MUTING AT TEN MANSION-HOUSE.-A preliminary
meeting. was held yesterday, attended by the Governor
of tile Bank of England, T. Smith, Esq., M.P., T.
Baring, Esq., M.P., and several other gentlemen, at
which a resolution was come to, calling upon the Lord:
Mayor to convene a public meeting in favour of the
object contemplated by the Patriotic Fund. His lord-
ship has accordingly convened a meeting, to be holden
in the Egyptian Hall, Mansion-house, on Thursday
next, at one tor two o'clock.
THE WAREHOUSEMEN AND CLERKS OF THE CITY.—
On Thursday evening a well-attended preliminary meet-
ing of gentlemen, engaged as clerks and assistants in
connection with several wholesole houses, was held at
the offices of the Early-Closing Association, the object
being the organising a plan for raising subscriptions to
the Patriotic Fund. It was decided that a public
meeting upon the subject should forthwith be held in
the large room at the London Tavern.

POPLAR.—Yesterday evening a public meeting was
held at the Town-ball, Poplar, Edward Coleman, Esq„
one of the churchwardens in the chair, for the purpose
of appointing a local committee in aid of the Patriotic
Fond authorised to be collected under the Royal com•
mission. The following resolution was agreed to :
" That a local committee for this parish be now formed
in aid of the Patriotic Fund, authorised to be collected
under the Royal commission, for the widowsand orphans
of soldiers, sailors, and marines who have been killed,
or who may hereafter die amidst the ravages and casual-
ties of tiv present war." The usual votes of thanks
having been accorded to the chairman, the proceedings
terminated.

NORIVICIL—A meeting was held here on Wednesday
for the purpose of forming a local association in aid of
the Patriotic Fund ; the mayor (Sir S. Bignold) in the
chair. The meeting proc: e led to the actual business of
the day—the signing the subscription list. The mayor
headed the paper with a donation of 25/., the sheriff
subscribed his name for 501., and that of Mr. Gurney,
M.P., 1001., and several other gentlemen promised
equally liberal sums.

linariNGs. A public meeting was convened by Mr.
C. Cleft, the mayor of this. borough, in the market-room,
on Wednesday evening, at eight o'clock, in pursuance el
the commission of her Majesty appointing commissioners
in aid of the Patriotic Fund—to select from the trades-
men and working classes, as agreed ,at the preliminary
meeting held on Monday last at the Town-hell, those
who amongst that body wished to become members of
the local sub-committees appointed to raise subscriptions
in aid of the fund, and to give them an opportunity of
manifesting their interest' for the land. The Mayor
presided, and the necessary appointments were made,
and a considerable sum was subscribed.

At Manchester, yesterday, a preliminary meeting was
held, the Mayor in the chair, and arrangements made
for a public meeting in support of the fund. --
WINDSOR.— Yesterday (Thursday) a meeting of the
committee appointed last week was held at the Town-
hall, Windsor ; the •Mayor (Mr. J. T. Bedborough) pre-
siding. The general meeting was called for the purpose
of promoting a subscription in aid of the sick and
wounded soldiers in the East, but much difference of
opinion prevailed.- The Provost of Eton (the Rev. Dr.
Hamtrey) earnestly and eloquently advocated a sub-
scription for sending out experienced turgeons to assist
in ministering to the wants of the wounded soldiers.
Under these circumstances a committee was formed to
decide how the subscriptions already received should
be applied. The Mayor now reported that 2341. had
been received towards the Royal Patriotic Fund, and
67/. had been subscribed for the special purpose of aiding
the sick and wounded. He recommended that the
whole amount be paid over to the treasurers of the
Patriotic Fund. Agreed to,
EIRMINGUAII.—A public meeting of the clergyibankers,
merchants, and other inhabitants Of Birmingham, con-
vened by the Mayor,. by the authority of the Royal Com-
missioners, was held: in the large committee-room of the
Town-ball yesterday, to promote the establishment of a
local committee in aid of the Patriotic- Fund. . Lord
Calthorpe said that the resolution he was about to pro-
pose diti not req'uire any .cleeeate, or he should deeply
regret being called upon to move ,it. Nraa.att follows :
" That' this meeting cordially approves of the proposals
which have been made for -extending, by means of a
patriotie fund; under the management of the Royal Com-
missioners, succour and relief to the'widovis and orphans
of soldiers, sailors, and marines engaged in the war."—
The Rev. J. C. Miller seconded the resolution. The re
solution was passed unanimously. Thanks being voted
to the Mayor, the meeting separated.
POOLL—The inhabitants of this hornug,h met on Tues-
day, under the presidency of the mayor, and passed a
series of resolutions in aid of the Patriotic Fund.
Liberal subscriptions were made.
GLASGOW.—We understand that the Lord Provost
has received a cheque for 501. from Mr. Boyd Alexander,
of Southbar, fort the' Patriotic Fund fore the benefit of
the widows and familiei of our soldiers and sailers. The
Lord Provost has not yet had a' public meeting regard-
ing. this object, but we believe that his lordship intends
calling one on an early day to appoint, committees to
obtain subscriptions for the fund.-7G/cts;;010: Mita. •
DUBLIN.--We understand the,Lord Mayor is actively
engaged, in concert with some of our principal fellow-
citizens, in organising measures for enabling Ireland
patriotic
co-operate fully and generously in forming
fund for the relief of the widows and children of soldier
and sailors who may fall in the course of the gallant
struggle for the liberties of the world in 'which our coun-
try is now involved.

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SOUTHWARK LITERARY INSTITIITION.—On Wednesday
'vening Professor Allen (au American citizen) delivered
a thrilling lecture at the above Institution ; the subject
of which was, " Great men a nation's vitality." Pro-
fessor Allen—to the shame of our Transatlantic brethren,
be it spoken !—has been compelled to flee his country,
on account of the colour of his skin.
A contract has been granted to Messrs. James Baines
and Co., of Liverpool, for the conveyance of the entire
Government emigration from England to Van Diemen's
Land. At Liverpool there are now loading 35 ships,
31,667 tons, for iiustralia, and of these 19,000 tons are
f
for Victoria alone. Osly two vessels have sailed for
Australia, and both for Sydney, sincaertehecoln9ethluidnesdt_.
OsaolOesbales China and 1,000
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the week ; probably
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old silk that had been bought portion
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eighteen Chinas
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months since, at rates very different even from those
now current. Of Bengal silk, about 200 bales were
taken at previous prices ; this silk has, at present, re-
ceived no impetus from themovement in China