The Sun.
London, England, 1836-03-18 00:00:00

RAMSGATE-THIJRSDAY.

The wind continuing to blow hard from W.S.W., has
e tused several vessels to take shelter in this harbour, among
which is a French gun-brig, baying three hundred barrels of
gunpowder on board. In addition to the two steam-packets,
Le Courrier and Ferret, from Calais to Dove-r, which ar-
rived here yesterday, the Britannia, Captain Bushell, from
Boulogne, came in this morning, not being able to get into
Dover, as the mouth of that harbour continues closed by
the bar of shingle which is thrown up whilst the wind is in
the present quarter. The Britannia had about forty pas-
sengers and two carriages, all which have been landed here.

THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF

St. PATRICK.

Yesterday evening the fifty-third anniversary of the esta-
blishment of this Institution was celebrated at the Free-
masons' Tavern, Earl de Grey in the Chair. There were
present the Duke of Leinster, the Earl of Ripon; Lord
Morpeth, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Teyn-
ham, Sir W. Brabazon, Mr. D. O'Connell, More O'Fer-
rall, M.P., Mr. Dunbar, M.P., Mr. O'Loghlen, the At-
torney-General for Ireland ; Air. Bainbridge, M.P., Mr.
O'Brien, M.P., Mr. Ball, M.P., Mr. Blake, M.P., Mr.
Chesterton, M.P., Mr. Westenra, M.P.,.Sir John Scott
Lillie, &c. In the galleries there was a numerous attend-
ance of ladies.

On the removal of the cloth, Non Arobis was sung by
Messrs. Broadhurst, Fitzwilliam, Bellamy, Hobbs, Haw-
kins, Chapman, and Masters Smith and George. The
musical department was conducted by Mr. Hawes.
After the usual loyal toasts—
The Noble CHAIRMAN proposed " Success to the So-
ciety the interests of which they had met to support." The
Society had been of long standing. Twenty years ago the
number of children in the schools was under 200 ; but by
the energy of benevolent persons the premises have been
enlarged so as to admit not less than .500 children, who
receive education at the hands of the Society. _ There
were now not less than 300 applicants for admission into
the school, and he hoped by subscriptions all would be ad-
mitted.—(Cheers.)
The children wore then introduced, and their cheerful and
healthy appearance gave great satisfaction.
The next toast was, " The health of the Lord Lieutenant
of Ireland."--(Loud cheers.)
Lord MORPETH said it devolved upon him to return
thanks for the mark of consideration and respect paid to his
most gracious Majesty's Representative in Ireland. He
was directed by his Excellency to announce that the Noble
Lord had become a Subscriber to the Society for .50/.
—(Cheers.)
The Noble CHAIRMAN gave as a toast " The Noblemen
and Ladies of distinction who, before they departed this life,
were warm friends of the charity."
The 'next toast was " The Ladies and Noblemen who
were the present supporters of the Institution."
Among those were his Majesty, the Duchess of Kent
and the Princess Victoria, the Dukes of Leinster and Nor-
.

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thumberland, Earl Ripon, the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
Earl Mulgrave, &c.

_
The TREASURER made his first report. The following
subscriptions were announced :—His Majesty, 100 guineas ;
their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Kent and the
Princess Victoria, 50/. ; Earl Dc Grey, the President of
the day, 501. ; the Dowager Marchioness of Downshire,
10/. 10s. ; the Lord Lieutenant, 50/. ; the Bishop of
Derry, 51. ; the Duke of Northumberland, 30/. ; the Duke
of Leinster, 2.5/. ; the Marquis of Anglesea, 25/. ; the
Marquis of Bath, 10/. ; the Marquis of Thomond, 101.;
the Marquis Lansdowne, 25/. ; Earls---Clonmel, 20/. ;
Egremont, 100/. ; Clanwilliam, 25/. ; Portarlington, 10/.;
Mayo, 201. ; Ripon, 211. Viscounts—Templeton, 20/. ;
Duncannon, 10/. ; Morpeth, 251. Lords—Carberry, 21/. ;
Dunalley, 10/. ; Arthur Hill, 10 guineas ; Lord Stanley,
251.—{Great cheering)—the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
25/. ; the Baron de Robuck, 10/. ; the Attorney-General
for Ireland, 10/. ; General Bligh, 251. ; Sir R. Gore, 251. ;
Daniel O'Connell, Esq., 51.—(Cheers)—&c.
The total amount of subscriptions was announced
at 1,2601.

The Duke of LEINSTER proposed the health of the
Noble Chairman, which was received with much cheering,
and his Lordship shortly returned thanks.
On the healths of the Vice-President being drank,
Earl RIPON returned thanks.

The CHAIRMAN announced that Earl , Haddingtoa had
consented to act as President for the next anniversary.
After several other toasts had been drank the company
separated.

MEETING OF MIDDLESEX MAGI-

STRATES.

Yesterday the Middlesex Magistrates met at the Court-
house, Clerkenwell, for the purpose of electing a Chairman
in the place of B. Botch, Esq., and for th despatch of
other county business.

After the minutes of the previous Court-day had been
confirmed, the Report of the Visiting Magistrates for the
House of Correction was read, and stated that on the 11th
instant there were 806 prisoners, viz. 593 males, 203 fe-
males, and 10 children. 180 males and 14 females were of
the class of vagrants and reputed thieves ; two deaths had
taken place during the last month, 26 were in the infir-
mary, and 13 others were slightly diseased.

GRAND JUNCTION RAILWAY.

The Visiting Justices further reported that they had ex-
amined the plans of the Grand Junction Railway as far as
regardid the House of Correction, and they now came to
the conclusion that if the railway kept at the distance of
twenty-five feet from the Western Boundary Wall, and
that if a parapet was built on the railroad so as to prevent
the prison from being overlooked, they would not recom-
mend any opposition to the bill. The solicitors had agreed
to the first proposition, but objected to the last, and the
Committee recommended a petition to the House of Com-
mons to insert two clauses to the above effect. The peti-
tion was then handed round for the signature of the Magi-
strates.

After some remarks from Mr. M'WILLIAM, the Re-
port was ordered to be received.
The Report of the Committee appointed to communicate
with his Majesty's Ministers on the subject of a salary to be
paid to the Chairman of the Sessions, was then read.