The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-30 00:00:00

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO TIIE REV SIR WM,
DUNBAR, BART., ABERDEEN.

(From the Aberdeen Herald.)

On Tuesday, the 21st inst., a deputation of members
of the congregation of St. Paul's Chapel met, by ap•
pointment, at the house of Sir Dunbar, and
stated to him that they had come to offer a token of
their regard and esteem, with an assurance that they
very sincerly appreciated his ministerial labours. It had
been a matter of consideration, the deputation stated, in
what form the present should be made, and among dif-
ferent opinions it was eventually decided that a purse
should be offered. They now came in fulfilment of the
wishes of those whom they represented, and hoped that
Sir William would accept the offering they brought from
thoseof the congregation who earnestly prayed that the
Divine blessing might rest upon himself, Lady Dunbar,
and every member of his family; that his ministry might
continue to be efficient ; and that he might long remain
among them as their faithful pastor and friend. They
then presented to him a handsome purse, which had
been worked by a member of the congregation, and
which contained a hundred guineas.
Sir WILLIAM, in acknowledging the gift, addressed his
friends in the following terms :—" My Christian Friends,
—lnterviews of this nature require a few observations
from both parties; but it is often difficult, at the mo-
ment, to give suitable utterance to the feelings ; indeed,
not unfrequently most is expressed by the fewest words.
I may have occasion hereafter to express fully my
feelings. In the meantime, with reference to the kind
sentiments which have -been uttered, let me offer to
you, and through you to those whom you represent,
my sincere thanks for the present you have now
made to me ; and for the kind manner in which
you have referred to my ministrations. With
regard to presents and testimonials offered to
clergymen, I would observe that, when men solemnly
dedicate themselves to the service of Christ, and in a
proper spirit undertake the work of the ministry, it is
no stipulation with them that they are to receive tokens
and memorials of regard from the people to whom they
may minister, or such gifts as you now offer to me ;
they do not even stipulate for a commendation of their
labours. It is said, on high authority, that " the la-
bourer is worthy of his hire," but snore than what the
Lord may see fit to provide for those who labour in his
cause, they may not look for, or be disappointed if they
do not receive. When gifts are presented, they are va-
rious. At times -plate, with a suitable inscription ; and
I cannot but refer with thankfulness to the fact, that I
am possessed of such, alike from my former congrega-
tion in Staffordshire, as also from members of the con-
gregation of St. Paul's Chapel, to whom I have now
ministered for the last twelve years. At times a
purse of money is presented ; nor need any clergyman,
whatever may be his means, hesitate to receive a
purse full of gold. If he have ample private means
he can still usefully appropriate the money ; whereas, if
his private means are very limited, lie may view the
offering as a Providential blessing. But of whatever
nature the gift may be, it is to be regarded as a mark of
affection, or of esteem, or as an acknowledgment to
him for his ministerial labours ; and it is an occasion
when a minister may most justly thank God for such an
evidence of his ministrations having been blessed, and
regard it as an incentive to continued and persevering
endeavours in his sacred calling. Believe me, I duly
appreciate the sentiments which have led to this inter-
view, and I have only further to assure you, that I trust
I shall not be found wanting in any future exertions for
the individual and collective benefit and comfort of the
congregation. Again tendering my• sincere thanks to
those whom you represent, and to you for the trouble
you have taken in this matter, I shall only ejaculate,
may the blessing of the Divine Head of the Church be
upon the congregation, and upon myself, their minister ;
and may the mutual relations between us so long as we
are together, be more and more strongly confirmed.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, MARCH 29.

STOCK EXCIIANGE.—The following were the afternoon's
sales :—Caledonian, 251 6 ; Eastern Counties, 11i ; Lan-
cashire and Yorkshire, 604. 591 ; London and North-West-
ern, 911 ; Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire. 19,4 ;
Midland, 56 554; ditto, preference, 11 dig. ; South Eastern
and Dover, 17i i.

BIRMINGHAM, MARCH 29.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—There was very little doing to-day,
and no improvement in quotations. Sellers were to be
found, but few purchasers. ➢lidland, 56g.

MANCHESTER, MARCH 29.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—There has been rather less busi-
ness, with prices still declining. The sales were :—Cale-
(lonian, 254 ; Eastern Counties, 11 3-16 ; Great Northern
(A), deferred, 9i ; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 591 ex div.;
Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire, 19; South-East-
ern, 17 5-16.

LEEDS, MARCH 29.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—Tho following are this day's prices
of shares on 'Change, and a moderate amount of business
has been done at them :—Eastern Counties, 114 ; Lanca-
shire and Yorkshire, 59A ; Midland, 56i ; North Westerns,
7 7 1-16 ; South Eastern, 17i ; York and North Midland ,
at 21i.

THE FRENCH LOAN.—A very remarkable sign of the
times is displayed by the fact just made known, that no
less that,. 98,000 persons have subscribed in France to
the now French loan ! No less than 60,000 of these
subscribers are stated to belong to the lituubler classes..
eubscribing (nth their 50 frames.

SPORTING NOTES.

NOTES FROM I'fORTIIAMPTON.
The expectations which were excited by the "promise
crammed" programme were not disappointed ; the sport-
ing and pecuniary success of the meeting was marked
and unequivocal never was so large a crowd of specta-
tors Seen at iiorthampton, and seldom, If ever, was the
racing so exciting and interesting. The Grand stand
and enclosure were inconveniently filled, and far away
parallel with each side of the running ground stretched
double and treble lines of pleasure folk. Propitious,
too, were the skiey influences ; the atmosphere was clear
and sunny, and redolent of all the fragrance and fresh-
ness of early Spring. Half-past one was the time ap-
pointed for the commencement of the proceedings,
but the start for the first event—the Trial Stakes
—was delayed upwards of ten minutes, whilst a
smith was employed in fastening The Reiver's
plate, which had become loose after the horse had taken
his preparatory canter. The Reiver was backed at evens
against the field ; and although many persons deemed
his appearance somewhat lusty, yet his supporters could
not with justice be dissatisfied with his condition. They
were, however, greatly surprised and sorely disappointed
by his signal defeat. Orestes won easily by two lengths,
Filbert beating the Reiver by a similar distance for
second place ! The Reiver has now twice succumbed to
Orestes, and his defeat on the present occasion is likely
to destroy what little racing reputation remained to him
after his running at Doncaster. In no instance has he
fulfilled the expectations which his achievements when a
two-year-old excited. The success of Orestes brought
Defiance into increased force for the Stakes, and gave
stronger hopes and imparted additional confidence to the
partizans of King Tom for the Derby.
Although upwards of twenty horses engaged in the
Northamptonshire Stakes had arrived, yet the number
of starters fell short of expectation, and from various
causes, dwindled down to fifteen. The withdrawal of
Kingston occasioned some little surprise, inasmuch as
the horse looked in the finest health and condition. He
was struck out of the Queen's Plate also, it is therefore
difficult to discover why he was sent to Northampton
as he did not fulfil one of his engagements. Perhaps,
however, his owner doubted the effect which the some-
what hard ground would have on his legs ; this is at
any rate the most reasonable and charitable supposition.
The "latest betting" was somewhat limited in its range,
Defiance maintained the position of leading favourite
firmly up to the hour of starting ; Swiftsure, too, was
heavily backed at 6 to 1, and notwithstanding Mr. Daw-
scam declaration to win with Chief Justice, the backers
of Red Lion were not discouraged, but steadily sup-
ported him at 6 and 7 to 1 up to the hour of starting.
10 to 1 was finally taken about Bracken. The above-
mentioned horses only were actually in the market.
Lamproeles was utterly friendless, and almost any odds
might have been obtained about him. Various causes
are assigned to account for his suddenly diminished
popularity. It is said that he hit himself in the stable,
but I attach little credence to this assertion. It would
seem, indeed, as if accidents of this nature were peculiar
to him, for it was reported that he met with a similar
mishap prior to one of his races last year. He is a large
well-made colt, but a queer galloper, his fore legs ap-
pearing tied together !
The result of the race agreeably surprised the "ring,"
and if anything could heighten the joy of the "fielders,"
and diminish the vexation of the losers, it was the know-
ledge that the winner belongs to a staunch supporter of
the turf ; a nobleman, too, who has of late been rather
unfortunate. Jacqueline won by three-quarters of a
length ; the investments on her were few and far between
and to insignificant sums. Indeed, she was scarcely
thought of, although Ashmall, her rider, was heard to
declare before the race that he considered she possessed
a very good chance. She was, in fact, completely over-
looked and forgotten. Bracken proved by his perform-
ance that his backers had not vainly boasted of his pre-
sensions. After the race 6,000 to 90 was taken
about him for the Derby l Defiance struggled home
third ; under his comparatively heavy weight he
ran a thoroughly game, sound horse. At the turn into
the straight, where the ground is ridgy, Red Lion, Pto-
lemy, Mr. Sykes, and Veteran fell. Red Lion was, I
believe, the first to tumble, and Cartwright, his rider,
was much injured. The other jockeys, with the excep-
tion of Oliver, who has all his father's daring and more
than his luck, were severely shaken. Whether this acci-
dent, however, materially regulated the result of the
race, it is difficult to determine ; in my opinion it did
not. Swiftsure finished in company with John Bull,
Lamprocles, arid Hungerford, just behind Defiance. On
rising the hill his forward position was sufficient to
sustain the expectations of his backers, but soon after
turning into the straight, he disappeared from the front.
I have thus lightly touched upon the leading incidents
of the day's sport. Time will not allow me to extend my
notes. A FRESH MAN.
Northampton, Wednesday Night.
P.S —Royalist is again in brisk demand for the Me-
tropolitan ; 11 to 2 and 5 to 1 have been taken about
him to some money. The running of Defiance and Ra-
taplan has brought Jonathan Martin into increased force
at 6to 1. Muscovite, too, has a decided upward ten
denoy.