The Sun.
London, England, 1838-12-31 00:00:00

IRELAND.

THIL CORPORATION.—No SURRENDER.—A meeting of the
Members of the Dublin Common Council was held last Fri-
day, to adopt measures in order that nothing should be done
by the Legislature to reform Irish Corporations. The Dublin
Evening Post, referring to the meeting, slys their honours
" have indicted the whilom champion of what is called' Pro-
testant Ascendancy' of various crimes and misdemeanours—to
wit, betraying the Protestant Corporation into the hands of
the Philistines, recently assembled at Drayton Manor ; and of
having, all along, whilst mouthing fine speeches at the Lord
Lieutenant, anent the great antiquity, loyalty, and so forth,
of the said Corporation, since the first Charter had been
granted to the Protestant colony from Bristol, been secretly
in league with Sir Robert Peel and other proved traitors, to
surrender its rights, privileges, and immunities_ to the Popish
enemy. . _

" Ex- Sheriff Jones led on the assault, and was followed by
Ex. Sheriff Quinton, and various other great guns, all of
whom thundered forth their artillery upon the devoted head
of the talented Recorder,' who has been denounced as a
double traitor, and his ejection from the representation of
Trinity College is to be accomplished by the persevering
agitation of the corporators amongst the Parson constituency
of that University.
Mr. Long alone had the courage to tell their Honours that
they might as well attempt to stop the Liffey as to prevent
the passing of the Corporate Reform Bill in the approaching
Session I

But, nothing daunted, they have raised the cry of "No
Surrender."

One of the orators, Ex-Sheriff Quinton, told them that
their only hope lay in the re-conquest of Ireland
PRECURSOR SOCIETY. —Au adjourned meeting of this So-
ciety uas held on Thursday at the Corn Exchange. In the
earlier stage of the proceedings Mr. O'Connell said he had
100 ladies of Limerick as members. He read the following
Address :

We, the undersigned ladies of the city of the " Violated
Treaty," regarding the untiring energies of our indomitable
leader, Mr. O'Connell, to work out the bloodless regeneration
of oar own dear isle, anxiously avail ourselves of the present
opportunity to enrol our names as members of the Precursor
Society.
Our sex may be deemed exempt from political inter-
ference, but when we see the sceptre of these realms wielded
by a young, lovely, mannrchical and virgin Queen, with all
the ardour of our woman's nature and all the loyalty peculiar
to our country, we respectfully desire to evince our co-opera-
tion in a struggle, which, if successful, will secure to us un-
molested the endearing ties of husband, father, brother, son,
and friend, and give stability to our lovely Sovereign's sway,
that may defy the autocrat of Russia, cr any and every
Power that may threaten the crowned head of these kingdoms.
For speeches, '6 reports," as being more likely to catch at-
tention, and less liable to error, are to be substituted by the
Society. Mr. O'Connell announced that the Committee are
of opinion that business should be conducted in that shape for
the future.
The Learned and Hon. Gentleman then proceeded to read
a roport on the registries; on the reply to the address to the
Radical Reformers of England ; and on the new Tithe Bill';
all of which reports were introduced by him in speeches of
considerable length, then read and duly adopted.
Allusion was more than once made to the Chronicle's de-
preciatory remarks on the Society ; and Mr. Peter Purcell,
the chairman, on putting a question, observed that " the pre-
sent Government had no excuse whatever, if they did not as-
sist in registering the tenantry tinder them, and Members of
Parliament were more interested than others in getting a good
registry ;_ he, therefore, hoped that they would now come for-
ward and join the Precursor Society, and not 1,1 ait for the sug-
tions or sneers of the London Atoning Chronicle."
DEATH OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF CASHEI..—The Most Rev.
Dr. Laurence, Archbishop of Cashel, died last night ( Fri-
day), at •hie town residence, Upper illcrrion-strect, after a

few days' illness. His Grace had been' a Fellow of Corpus
Christi College, Oxford, and Professor of Hebrew in that
University; and, in 1822, on the demise of Dr. Broderick,
was elevated to the See of Cashel. On tbe:death of the late Dr.
Burke, Bishop of Waterford, that See became 1-psed, and the
administration of the ;Hairs of the diocese was entrusted to
Dr. Laurence, who changed his residence iron, Cashel to the
palace at Waterford. The Archbishopric of Cashel is now ex-
tinct. The new Prelate will be Bishop of Cashel, Emly,
Waterford. and Lismore. Dr. Laurence was a very distil,
guisl-,ed scholar. His Grace had been the private tutor of
Sir Robert Pee!, through whose influence be obtained the See
of Cashel. Cashel is the first Archbishopric that has become
vacant, since the passing of the Irish Church Temporalities
Bill—Dublin Evening Post of Saturday.

DINNER to DAVID URQUHART, ESQ.

AT HULL

This Gentleman having accepted the invitation to dine
with the Hull Union Club, composed of merchants, maim-
Lcturers, and shipowners, &c., the dinner (which was
sumptuous, and reflected great credit on the Committee and
Mr. Thw,ites, the Manager) took place on Tuesday even-
►ng, Mr. GEO. GOODWIN in the Chair, Mr. JOHN Tli; RNEY
acting es Vice. President.

Aker " The Queen," " The Queen Dowager and Royal
Family," " The. Army and Navy," was giver,—to this toast
BRIGHAM responded, stating that if the Navy was in the
condition ascribed to t by Mr. Urquhart, Admiral Napirr, and
others, and that if is was so from motives of economy, he
thought such economy ill-judged, and he believed that the
people of Great Britain felt so much the importance of our
wooden walls being in that state which would enable us still
to be the mistress of the seas, that there, was not an inhabitant
from John o'Groats to the Land's End who would begrudge
his share of the taxation necessary to replace it in the proud
position it once held. —( Loud cheers.)
Mr. URQUHART having been obliged to retire, on account
of illness, during the dinner (and to call in medical aid), on
returning his health was drunk, " with thanks to him for ac-
cepting our invitation," delivered a short speech. After re-
turning
thanks, he saislehat he was suffering great bodily pain,
but felt it due to the gentlemen (resent to say a few words.
The purport of his observations were, that from his long resi-
dence abroad ho had seen not only the high estimation in
which England had been held, bet he had also seen how, from
allowing her own rights to be infringed, she had sunk in the
estimation of those countries which before had looked up to
her with respect and admiration. He then adverted to the
state of our navy, more particularly to our relative posi-
tion with other nations in respect to the means of defence.
Fur three' centuries England had b; en mistr. ss of the seas ;
her navy was her bulwark. All nations had admitted her
right to the police of the seas, in consequence of her exten-
sive colonial empire ; a navy being to her an engine of pro-
tection, whereas in the bands of other powers it could only
exist as a means of aggression, thus endangering the peace
of Europe. It was in us a necessity to protect our maritime
rights, and yet this position we hare sacrificed re ithin the last-
twelve years: The idea of security has led to weakness; and
alarm now seems to promise measures of defence scarcely less
injurious. If the public prints a:0 to be believed, our coasts
opposite to the Baltic are to be fortified. Mr. U. then alluded
io (he proclamation of the Governor-General of India, brought
by the last London Papers, enurneratinghis:reasons for attacking
Affghanistan ; lie pointed out that, by inisniara.gernent, we had
allowed those States who were willing to become our allies to
fall into the hands of our antagonist, thereby not only weaken-
tog that harrier to our Indian possessions, but also depriving
the British merchant of the trade of Central Asia. Error in
peace must end in error in war; in short, whenever we allow
our rights to be infringed, although at the moment it may en-
pear unimportant ; yet when the moment of action comes,
n that power which would have been of service is turned
ieto an engine of hostility. He then explained the position of
Runjeet Singh, the ruler of the Punjab, and his necessary
hostility to Great Britain, and the fatal error of our alliance with
him. Every act of this country seemed as if dictated by an enemy.
By stepping cut of our way (gratuitously) to ( spouse the cause
of Runjeet Singh, we ally ourselves to the violencss of that
ambitious ruler, against the generous people of Affghanista.n,
and whilst the Maharaja makes use of us for the furtherance of
his projects against the Affghans, we appear allied to the
Sikhs against a people who have armed in defence of their
religion. England, henceforward, appears in Central Asia—the
foe of the Mussulinan—the enemy of Islamism. She changes
pieces, therefore with Russia. Tile Musaulmans looked-to her
fur support and protection against Russia—now they will look
to Russia for protection against those who publish their inten-
tion ( Russia it guilty of no such publication) to espouse an
unjust and, arthere understood, religious quarrel against 11Ius-
sulmars—to overthrow constituted authorities—and to violate
national independence. This course persevered in, and you
way write down India " lost ;" and, strange to say, those
who have been crying out peace I peace! when every insult
and wrong that one nation could inflict upon another,
were perpetrated against us, now applaud and commend
this act of madness, and smilingly term this infa-
meus transaction a " measure of commendable energy."
He next alluded to the way which Persia had thrown herself
into the arms of Russia, and observed that the Governer-Ge-
neral of India ascribed the movements in Cabool, &c., to the
influence of Persia, not daring to name Russia, and thus ca.
hibiting England throughout the East as quaking beforo that
power, and having recourse to what they must deem falsehood,
to arrest her wrath. But what was our conduct to Persia ?
Persia bad over and over again stretched her suppliant hands
towards England for support ; her statesmen pointed out the
danger of India if Persia was abandoned to Russian ambi-
tion ; her priesthood by a solemn act anathematised the
friends of Russia ; her Minister declared the impossibility of
maintaining her independence, if England abandoned them
What did England do ? What did she reply to Persia ? She
replied—You Persians are mistaken—you are not threat-
ened ? ' India is not endangered. Russia is our ally I Rus-
sia and England take ccunsel together ; they unite to preserve
the peace of Europe and the world I Is it then to be won-
dered at that Persia should ally herself with the ally of Eng-
land; cease to hope for national independence, and concur
with that ally in the invasion of Hindostan ? This very
" nation," not the Government, is now denounced by the
Governor-General of India as the cause of the other Rulers
threatening our possessions. In referring to the general aspect
of affairs, Mr. U. observed that had our position became such
as it was after the exercise of our energies and our power,
then indeed would our case be hopeless, but that which was the
worst feature of the past, was the best promise for the future
—the cause of the evil and the danger lay in our breasts—it
was under our own control, and by ceasing- to be indifferent
and divided, we ceased to be endangered, degraded, and
threatened. In conclusion, Mr. U. regretted his sudden in-
disposition having forced him to deal with this important ques-
tien so summarily—he had intended to have entered into it at
considerable length. It was a question (India) on which he
conceived the very existence of this country to depend—and for-
tunately it was not a party question—for the Tory and the Radi-
cal Press were loudest in their commendation oldie unfortunate
policy which the recent Proclamation revealed. This was poor
consolation, but it showed the necessity of exerting themselves,
if they wished to save their hearths and their homes—if
they
wished to prevent their own inviolate island from becoming the
arena of their latest struggle, He then gave " Prosperity to
the port of Hull," and retired.—(Mr. Urquhart was repeat-
edly cheered throughout, as well as at the conclusion of his
address.) _ _

Mr. PEARSALL regretted the absence of their distinguished
visitor as well as its cause ; be made some excellent observa-
tions on the increase of trade of Hull during the last seven
years, as evinced by the sea-going steamers, increased bustle
in the qusys, increasing number of houses, all occupied, &c.,
thereby showing that we had something worthy of the "pro.
tecting care of Government." He would bare.wished to have
pointed out their prosperity to Mr. Urquhart, as leading
them to feel the necessity of uniting for its preservation. He
then gave " Mr. Fyler's health, and thanks to him and all
those who devote their energies to our cational interests."—
( Loud cheers.)

Mr. Fveen begged to return thanks for the honour which
had been done him, in selecting him as the medium through
whom they expressed their feelings towards the as yet few,
but firm and united advocates, of British interests. After
apologizing for his inability, especially after Mr. Urquhart,
who had been so unfortunately prevented from entering
more fully into the subject, he proceeded to illustrate fur-
ther the influence of Persia, Cabool, the Punjab, Ssc., upon
our Indian possessions. In confirmation of these opinions
as to Runjeet Singh, which Mr. Urquhart bad asserted long
ago, news -had been received of the refusal by this chief to
allow the British forces a passage through his territory.
The lamentable proclamation of the Governor-General, him-
self an excellent and amiable man, he considered as one of
the most ruinous acts that could have been committed.
Why reveal our weakness? Why add calurnry to injury ?
Why reveal the dishonesty, as well as imbecility, of our
counsels? Persia, not Russia, is denounced. An alliance
with Runjeet Singh, our natural foe, is proclaimed, and the
pretensions of a deposed Monarch arc announced by the
Anglo-Indian Government in a proclamation, which itself
gave proof of the previous recognition by England of a
Government against which she now set up a pretender.
The Persian sympathies are now with the Affghans, and by
that change the elements of power and the feelings of the
people of Central Asia are entirely altered, and those sympa-
thies will be tenfold increased, whilst contempt must be felt
and hostility be engendered towards England when the first-
fruits of her alliance with the Sikh against the Mtiesulman is
a proclamation falsely denouncing them as a "nation." These
words you will revert to ere long, though you may not under-
stand them now. Thus we have, at length, the accomplish-
ment of the first phase of Russian intrigue in Central Asia—
England rendering her paramount there by adding insult to
injury, and proclaiming revolutionary principles under the
banner of legitimacy, thus combining the two extremes of
infatuation, and so sunk is England in character, because in
knoweidge, that this course is applauded by all parties at
home. Mr. Fyler then alluded to several national subjects
taken up by Parliament, but always decidedly by party consi-
derations, not on their intrinsic merits. Among others,
the struggle in Stain lying supported by one party on
canstitutionsl grounds, the other on monarchical, but by
neither with any reference to our commercial rights.
Mr. F. referred to his having been a party man, but he had
found, on approaching such great questions, that he must lay
aside party views. He strongly recommended the same course
to others entering on such inquiries, the result of which would
be the extinction of the debasing influences of party feeling_
results already obtained, not only among individuals but in
whole eities.---( Vehement cheering.) Mr. Fyler then alluded
in very appropriate terms to the Union Club, as composed of
men of all parties, the first attempt in pull to amalgamate
them : a proof, he would say, and result of this happy change
was, that interest in these questions wh:ch had led them to pay
this mark of respect and confidence to the advocate of national

interests and honour; and as their meeting on this occasion '
was the crowning of the generous purpose which had led them
to its recent establishmeet, he felt great satisfaction in pro-
posing " Proaperity to the Union Club."—(Cheers.)
Mr. THORNEY returned thanks, and in a short but excellent
address dwelt on the gallant and noble spirit evinced by a
nation whose existence till late was scarcely known in Europe,
but who bad from time immemorial enjoyed an independence
which they proved themselves worthy of, by their brave and
determin...d resistance to every effort made by Russia to sub-
due them: The importance of this nation to us must be felt
by all, since it is the bulwark of our Indian Empire ; be
sides which it numbers four million souls, who would take
largely of our manufactures, when we emit our right to bold
free intercourse with them ; he therefore proposed " Prospe-
rity to Circessia, and may its Rights and Independence be
respected."—( Hear. )
Mr. FYLER, in the absence and on the behalf of Mr.
Urquhart, returned thanks. He then recounted the first
visit of Mr. U:"-i6 that country, which had been the ne• ans
of bringing us to a knowledge of this people. He stated.
that to the capture of a British vessel on the coast of
Circassia, and our submission to so violent an ou-rage on
our rights and on our honour, might be traced the present
dep!orable at rte of things in India. After a few remarks
on the value of Chambers of Commerce, when brought to
their highest state of usefulness, he proposed " The Hull
Chamber of Commerce, and may those Institutions be este •
Wished in every town of importance in the United King.
dom."—( Hear, hear.) •
Mr. Fosmifelt dispiried at the absence of their distin-
guished guest, and the more so as he knew that gentleman
had intended to have addressed thin] at some length. In
acknowledging the toast he alluded to the different systems
adopted by other countries in creating and clothing with
powers those institutions, their Governments referring to them
for advice on commercial matters, &c., Whilst our Govern-
ments took their advice generally from their mercantile friends
and partners. If we had such valuable institutions as Cham-
bers of Commerce in all our principal to.vns, and they acted
together on national subjects, their influence upon Government
ain't be decisive, and would render impossible, infractions of
treaty and sacrifice of rights. Mr. F. could not conclude
without referring to Mr. Urquhart's address to the Chamber
of Commerce, at Newcastle; and it was through our also hav-
ing such an institution that we were enabled to discuss and
settle his invitation to this town, which has brought us more
fully acquainted with his views, the importance of which no
commercial man could too highly appreciate. He felt a great
respect for Mr. U.'s manly straightforward way of speaking
to them on all occasions. He was hoe from every party bias,
as Mr. F. could vouch from the frequent intercourse he had
lied the honour of having with him since his arrival. He
never heard Mr. U. inquire a what party any of his numer-
ous visitors were ; this struck him the more, as they generally
found in public men a disposition to conciliate one party it the
expense of another. He now begged to give " The health of
the Chairman."—( Cheers )
The CHAIRMAN briefly returned thanks, congratulating the
company on their attention being directed to such subjects,
and on the harmony that prevailed amongst them; be testified
from his long experience as a merchant, the very great impor.
Wee of these views, and the necessity of their now laying
aside those party feelings through which their interests had
been neglected and their national existence endangered.—
(L 'ud cheers.)
Other toasts were subsequently drank, chiefly bearing on
Twitters of local interest.

MONEY AND CITY NE WS.

(FROM THE MORNING PAPERS OF THIS DAY.)

,
TIME S.—The active superiatendence exercised by the
Minister of Commerce at Paris in all matters relating to the
interests of French trade has been remarked on various occa-
sions. Amongst other proofs of this, commendable conduct
may be noticed a recent communication addressed by him to
the various Chambers of Commerce in France, directing their
attention to certain openings which might be advantageously
improved for the export trade in salt, butter, and cod-fish. In
th's document it is remarked that the dryness of the climate
ol Portugal in the central and southern provinces, through
which a scarcity of herbage causes the cattle to be unpro-
ductise of milk, renders a large supply and import of
salt butter and cheese a matter of necessity. The im-
port of salt butter into- Portugal in 1837, an:ounted, it is
stet d, to the value of about 98,0001., and of cheese about
29,0001. Formerly, it is observed, the whole import was fur
nished from France, but after the reduction of the duties in
1810, conceded by Portugal in favour of British products, the
butter formerly supplied from Bretagne was displaced by that
of Ireland. An equality of duties is now re-established, but
such, it is argued, is the forca of habit, that the people of
Bretagne are perhaps not aware that the market is now
open to them on equal terms in that respect. The relative
importance of the traffic is shOwn from the fact, that iu 1836
the whole export of salt butter from France was re-
duced to the ,amount of about 56,000/., whilst Portugal
alone was firmerly a consumer to the extent of 80,0001.
The dairy districts of France, it is noted, lie on that
part of the sea-board near to Portugal. Whilst the advan-
tages thus easily attaintiole were, it is said, neglected, the
vessels of Denmark, Ilamburgh, and Prussia are daily seen
pas:;in., the coasts of France bound for Portugal, where,
under 'favour of the equality of duties, they are enabled to
c.Jnipete successfully in the markets with the salt butter of
1 Ireland. -

In respect to codfish, it is noticed that, notwithstanding
all the ( fr...rts of the Portuguese Government to encourage
the resumption of the Newfounzlland fishery by its subjects,
seven Portuguese vessels only were engaged in it in 1836,
whose cargoes reached to about 500,0001 b. of codfish. The
habits of the Portuguese, resulting from the peculiar discipline
of the Romish Church, and the dearness of various sorts of
provisions, cause a large consumption of dried and salted cod-
fish. The average annual imports there are stated to be
about 40,000,0001 b., valued by the Custom house at about
3381000/. It is mentioned that the English sell their fish there
at about sd. per pound, with a considerable profit. The
whole of the French codfishery was reduced to 16,500,000
kilogrammes (between 33,000 and 34,0001 b.), of which
4,200,000 kilogrammes were exported. The supply of Por-
tugal would quadruple the export, therefore, and double the
fishery, and would also doably increase the number of seamen.
It is emphatically added, that the fishery makes the very best
nursery and school for the royal navy. If the first ventures of
codfish to Portugal on French account had not been attended
with all the success to be desired, that, it is observed, might be
owing to the reports spread by interested competitors that the
quality of the fish was not sound. Circumstances, however,
were so favourable in the Portuguese market, that with a little
more perseverance such an obstacle would be easily surmounted,
and the benefits to be anticipated extremely importaut.

CHRONICLE.—Our Contemporary of the Morning
Post very justly observes, that it is perfectly preposterous to
suppose that any apprehension is to be felt as regards the ex-
portation of the precious metals, in consequence of the state of
the Exchanges; but our Contemporary of the Times, who
always comes in at the fag end of every thing, has found out
that large shipments of gold and silver are to be looked for, on
account of extensive purchases of grain. Now, we should be
extremely glad to know where any grain at all, comparatively,
is to be procured, setting aside entirely the idea of extensive
supplies ? We have, however, so frequently and recently
gone minutely into this matter, that it is quite unneces-
sary to dwell at any length upon the subject now. We chal-
lenge our Contemporary of the Times, nevertheless, to show from
whence corn oe grain can be procured, except from the Black
Sea, at least in any amount; and even there it is quite no-
torious not more than 500,000 quarters of corn can be pro-
cured for love or money. A strong proof of this is the fact
that the opening of the ports has not produced so much to the
customs as the duties paid at the high prices, scarcely any
quantity of corn being imported even at the one shilling duty.
Not the slightest apprehension is felt by any person in the
City, who is eognizant of the true state of affairs generally,
from the depression which the Continental Exchanges have
latterly undergone, but, on the contrary, they are aware that it
would be a great advantage to the Dank to put into circulation
some of their present rest accumulation of bullion in their
coffers,

HERALD.—A very strong impression prevails amongst
well informed parties in our monetary circles, that the antler-
pAt,d defection in the revenue for the present quarter, and, in
fact, for the past year, will compel the Chancellor of the
Exchequer to apply to Parliament for a new loan; and looking
at the actual diminution in the public revenue of the country,
and the expenses of the Canadian revolt, so especially crowned
by those attendant upon Lord Durham's mock regality, it is
boldlyestimated that not less than about fourteen millions will
be required to meet the public exigencies of the country. :Mi-
nisters must anticipate that the forthcoming Session of
Parliament will be to them anything but a bed of roses.
Corn is dear, and the foreign exchanges are so much
against this country, that shipments of bullion are now more
profitable than those of any other kind of merchandise to the
Continent. The general commerce of the country is in a very
feeble and relaxed state, with, perhaps, the exception of our
trade to the United States, which, however, is not so valuable
as it appears at first 'sight, inasmuch as it is still carried on up-
on long credit, or, in more direct terms, indirectly, upon
British capital, on the strength of bills at 60 days and state se-
curities. The labouring poor are dissatisfied with the working
of the tender mercies of the Poor-laws, and these circum-
stances, combined with the unnatural policy of the present
doctrinaires in power, respecting both our foreign and inter-
national trade, has caused much anxiety throughout the com-
mercial and monetary interests of the country, and these cir-
curiMances at the close of this politically disastrous year
affords them but little prospect for the coming year, beyond
the feeling of hope which has always fostered that spirit of en-
terprse for which the British mercantile interests have for ages
been so pre-eminently distinguished.
The British Funds have been rather inactive this day, and
the closing quotations, although they have not improved, have
not ir atm ially altered.
In the Foreign Market there has been rather more business,
but which has been chiefly confined to the Peninsular Bonds,
and has arisen out of dee immediate approximation of the
settling day for the half_monthly account, which generally
creates rather mere fluctuation. The .account has obtained
a positive Bear character, and this circumstance caused
the market to advance slightly, in consequence of some ac-
counts having been bought in.
The quotations, however, re-
ceded after the preliminary settling had been arranged.
Shares have been in limited request, and the quotations in-
dicate increased heaviness.

A young man of respectability, a resident of Lewes,
was found by the police on Tiiursdayilig,ht.ina state of in-
Feasibility at the bottom of New Steyne-street. On reco-
vering he found that hel/4bad been robbed of 6/.—Brighton
Herald.