The Sun.
London, England, 1849-12-01 00:00:00

DECEMBER 1, 11349

lion. Colend. Phipps, and attracted rather more than
ord;nary attention from the fact that it is to form a
portion of the Windsor Castle dramatic represen-
tations.

" lolanthe, the daughter of King Rena, has been
blind from infancy ; but it has been predicted that
when her 19th birthday arrives her sight may be
restored. The knowledge of her deprivation is stu-
diously concealed from her, and her childhood and
youth are passed in a secluded cottage and lovely
retreat, under the zealous care of two attendants. Her
hand is pledged to Count Tristan, of Vaudemont, ere
the accident which deprived her of sight had occurred;
and it is in the hope of fulfilling this engagement
that King Rene keeps the misfortune concealed, and
represents that she is living in a convent. Tristan, accom-
panied by his friend Sir Godfrey, accidentally discovers
the secluded garden where she is concealed, and, on
her awaking, his voice exerts a new influence over her,
The young end warm movements of her heart, with
all their treasured freshness, are now made manifest,
She knows not why she should be spell-bound, hut
the voice of the Count is music to her, and with a
I winning grace she listens to his words. He asks her
for a red rose to wear as a memorial of so beautiful
a being, and she plucks a white one. A second time
she displays her unconsciousness of the distinctive
colours, and then the secret becomes known to Tristan.
He speaks to the unknown of sight, and she cannot
divine his meaning; he speaks of the object for which
each faculty is given, and would awaken her to a
knowledge of her own great want, but after a pause
she with eager haste finds that her eyes have their
use, and that they are founts for tears of joy or sad-
' ness, from whence tears will flow. Her lover departs,
with a promise of return, still ignorant of the rank of
the sightless but charmiy girl. The Moorish physi-
cian, Ebn Jahia, succeeds in restoring lolenthe to
sight, and after a scene of great interest, in which she
is overwhelmed and terrified by the greatness and
vastness of her new feelings, she sees her father end
Count Tristan, and the curtain falls on the grateful
and united group.

THE SCOTTISH .110SPITAL.
Yesterday being St. Andrew's-day, the annual meet-
ing of this excellent national society was held in the hall
of the Corporation, Crane-court, Fleet-street, for the
election of officers of the corporation, and for the
transaction of the ordinary business.
Sir Walter Stirling, Bart., was elected to the chair.
The minutes of the previous quarterly meetings
were confirmed.
Majoir ADAM, the Secretary, then read the re-
port and balance-sheet, of which the following is an
abstract:--Balance from last year, 1871. 19s. Bd. ;
donations, 1,0401. Is.; half proceeds of the Caledonian
Ball, 271/ ss. Ga. ; annual subscriptions, 411. 3s. 4d. ;
interest, &c., 1,2871. 12s. 11d. Total, 3,0121. 3s.
Expended—charity to the poor, passages, &c.,
2,2481. 6s. 4d. ; salaries, 3721. 13s. 6d. ; incidental and
other expense::, 2111. 18s. 11d. Total, 2,8321.18 x. 9d.
Balance, 3671. 4s. 4d. Total, 3,2001. 3s. ld.
In reply to the Chairman, the SECRETARY said, for
10 or 11 years in succession, they received 8001. a-
year at their anniversary on St. Andrew's-day, but
of late years the amount received was not much over
5001.

Dr. IVEnsTER, in moving that the accounts be
printed and circulated among the governors, took oc-
casion to observe that the hospital now distributed a
larger proportion of its receipts in charity than in
former years. At one time a third was swallowed up
in expenses, now less than a fourth was expended.
This was a circumstance which he was sure the go.
vernors would be delighted to learn.—(Hear.)
Professor DONALDSON, in seconding the motion,
complimented the secretary for his zeal in behalf of
the charity. It was gratifying that the funds had
been increased by the exertions of their officers.
The motion was carried.

Thanks were then voted to the Duke of Montrose,
for the dignified way in which he had sustained the
office of president, as also to the treasurer, The
Chisholm, and to the medical and other officers of the
society, for their valuable services, and they were re-
elected.

The Marquis of Stafford, the son of the Duke of
Sutherland, was elected in the room of the late Sir
Charles Forbes, so also was the Lord James Stuart,
in the room of the night Hon. Fox Maule, whose
period of office had expired.
Dr. WEBSTER proposed that an address of condo-
lence should be drawn up, and presented to the
family of the late Sir Charles Forbes, who had been a
munificent donor to the funds of the institution.—

(Cheers.) He deeply regretted that the charity bad
lost so excellent a vice-president and the governors so
excellent and true a friend. His abundant wealth
was ever devoted to promote the welfare of his
countrymen. Indeed it was impossible to esti-
mate the amount of good he had effected
not only in his native land but in India. He had
sent many young men to India at his own expense,
and had been the means of establishing them success-
fully in life. His charity was of that unbounded
character that it might be truly said of him that his
right hand did not know what the left one did.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Reid, and car-
ried unanimously, and the Chairman, and mover,
and seconder were appointed to draw up the address.
It appeared from the balance-sheet of the School
fund
,that though the number of children educated
was not so large as during the past year, yet they
had added SOl. to the stock, which r.ow amounted to
3,4501. The receipts had been 1541. Os. od., the
expenditure 581. 135., balance 48/, 13s. Bd.

Dr. LIDDELL recommended that the ladies next
year should be invited to take their seats with the
gentlemen at the dinner. It was abominable that they
should be perched in the gallery looking on whilst
the gentlemen ate their dinners.—(Hear, bear.)
The SECRETARY said the ladies had a good dinner
whilst the gentlemen were eating theirs. The fact
was, that it was perhaps too soon to adopt the recom-
mendation of the gallant Doctor. There was, how-
ever, a good time coming.—(Laughter.)
After an interesting discussion with respect to the
condition and progress of the children in the school,
during which it was resolved that the superintending
clergyman of the scho3ls should make an annual
report of their condition, a vote of thanks was moved
to the Chairman, and the meeting separated.

THE FES rIvAL.
Last evening the usual festival in behalf of the in-
stitution was held in the great hall of the London
Tavern, and was attended by upwards of 250
gentlemen, principally natives of Scotland, resident
in this southern metropolis, numbers of whom ap-
peared (quipped in full national costume. The
gallery of the hall was also well filled with ladies,
who evidently took a deep interest in the celebration
of this—the 184th—anniversary of the charity.
Admiral Sir Charles Napier, K.C.8., presided on the
occasion, and was supported by the following gentle-
men :—Sir James Duke, Bart., M.P., Sir Walter
Stirling, Bart., Abbot Lawrence, Esq. (American
Minister), the Belgian Minister, M. de Bielke (secre-
tary to the Danish Legation), The Chisholm, Sir J.
H. Maxwell, Bart., R.N., Mr. Chisholm Anstey,
M.P., Mr. Sheriff Nicoll, Mr. R.. S. Scritogeour
(hereditary standard-bearer of Scotland), Mr. Bain
(secretary to the Highland Society), Captain Rose,
60th Rifles, ikc.

The banquet•hall, which has recently been cleansed
and redecorated, was tastefully decked out with
banners, tartans, and emblematic devices characteristic
of Scottish nationality ; and during the evening
Mackie, the Queen's bagpiper, with a train of juvenile
pipers, frequently paraded the room, and enlivened
the company with their shrill mountain music. On
the removal of the cloth the customary loyal and
patriotic toasts were drunk with Highland honours,
after which

The CHAIRMAN rose and said that they were
honoured that day with the presence of the American
Minister.—(Cheers.) He did not think he would be
offended by his (the Chairman) saying that he was
one of our children. The citizens of America were
the descendants of this country, and when they came
over here we were always delighted to see them. We
received them as a parent received his child, and he
was sure the child would be always happy to be
welcomed. He felt quite sure that every man in
this metropolis would not only be happy and con-
tented to receive an American citizen here, but also
to receive the goods of America in exchange for the
products of this country. But we ought to be still
more friendly to America for another reason, and that
was, that the American Government are at this mo-
ment undertaking to complete a work which that
Providence who created the world seemed to have left
to the ingenuity of man—he meant, to cut a canal
through the Isthmus of Darien. He believed it was
the intention of the American Government to open an
immense canal through that Isthmus to enable the
ships of the world to communicate with the western
sea. If they accomplished so great an undertaking,
he hoped no jealousy would arise in consequence
among other powers. It ought to be a road open to
the whole world. It ought not to be occupied exclu-
sively by any great nation, but should be
guaranteed as a great highway for the commerce
of the world.—(Loud cheers) As a sailor, he knew the
difficulties and dangers, as well as the length of time,
required to effect a passage to the Pacific from this
country round Cape Horn. They understood what it
was to attempt a passage through the Northern Seas.
We had attempted that too long and too often ; and
he feared that our gallant countryman, Sir J. Frank-
lin, who entered into that enterprise, would never
appear again in his native country. e (the Chair-
man) lamented that Sir John had ever attempted
such an absurd and ridiculous expedition, which, even
if it had succeeded, would never have proved of any
advantage to the country.—(Hear) He thought the
plan of the American Government to which he had
referred was a wise plan, and ought to be approved of
by the world at large. The Gallant Chairman con-
cluded by proposing" The health of the President of
the United States," and he hoped and trusted that

peace and amity would subsist between the two na-
tions till the end of the world.—(Loud cheering.)
Mr. LAWRENCE, the American Minister, returned
thanks, and said Le hardly knew how to express his
feelings at that moment. He begged to assure the
company that he felt, with deep sensibility, the
(
honour that had just been conferred upon his coun-
try, not only in the sentiment which had been pro-
posed, but also in the reception it had met with from
the assembly. He offered them his profound and
grateful acknowledgments for the kindness with which
the toast had been received.—(Cheers) He was
there a stranger in one sense—he was in a strange
land, yet he did not in truth feel himself a stranger.
(Loud cheers.) The reception he had met with
from her Majesty and her Majesty's Ministers, and
from ail classes of persons with whom he had had
the happiness to come in contact, had rendered it
impossible for him not to say that he felt at home in
this country, and he felt at home on that occasion.-
- (Cheers) He felt, in the midst of the ancient
Scotch society, that Le was amongst his brethren. He
was there as the representative of a country, many of
whose people were of that company's kith and kin
—he was there upon the soil which held the ashes
of his ancestors—(Cheers) —he etas there ss the
citizen of a country, speaking the same language,
having the same religious faith, the same laws, and, he
trusted in God, the same feelings which animated the
British people.—(Loud cheers.) Why, then, should
he feel a stranger when he was arnoigst his kindred ?
He came there for the purpose--for nothing else
could have brought him there—of doing what he
could to perpetuate—to establish ineradicably—the
good feeling which existed between these two
mighty nations. (Cheers.) He came there that
night because he would not lose the opportunity of
assuring that assembly, and through it the British
public, that there was no ether than the kindliest
feelings existing on the part of the American union
towards Greet Britain. Why should there be ?
(Cheers.) The Americans were Anglo-Saxons as
well as Englishmen. They were older than his fellow-
countrymen ; but previous to the year 1776, he, in com-
mon with his countrymen, had the same pride and glory
in the British name that any British subject could
entertain that night. And he could tell the Chairman
and all present, that eeery Scotchman he had met
with in the United States felt proud of his country;
and the American citizens were proud of them as
adopted sons of their own country. And why
should they not be so ? Scotland, the favoured land
of liberty I—the warrior, the statesman, the poets—
where were they born ? Where would they find a
territory containing two millions and a half or three
millions of population where the people had done so
much to civilize, elevate, end improve the condition of
man as Scotland had done ? (Cheers.) He was
not a Scotchman himself, but was proud to be
amongst those who were, es lie always had been every-
where. His Gallant Friend, the Chairman, had alluded
to some grc at improvements contemplated by the United
States Government. Ile (Mr. Lawrence) was happy to
inform them that a railway was now under construction
to connect the two oceans; and in the course of a
year and a half they would see the iron horse steam-
ing over the Isthmus. With regard to another great
project which had been contemplated for the last three
hundred years, he trusted its accomplishment was not
far distant. He begged, however, in connexion with
this subject, to state that the United States asked for
no exclusive privileges in either of these schemes.
They would ask this country to subscribe with them-
selves towards these great improvements. They would
ask Great Britain to join them in guaranteeing the
neutrality of' these great highways. They asked no
exclusive privilege, and they did not mean to grant
any. They wished these great communications to be
open to all the world—free to all mankind. And, so
far as the United States was concerned, they should
be dedicated to the benefit of mankind all over the
world.— (Cheers) His Excellency then concluded
by giving as a toast, " Great Britain and the United
States I May the stars and stripes of the Union
float side by side with the Cross of St. George, and
may peace be preserved for ever."— (Loud cheers.)
The CHISHOLM, in an appropriate speech, then pro-
posed the "Army and Navy," which was briefly
acknowledged by Ciptain Mansell, RN., for the navy,
and Colonel Brandling, late of the 10th Hussars, for
the army.
The CHAIRMAN said he now came to the toast of
the evening—" Prosperity to the Scottish Hospital."
He need not enter into the history of the institution,
because they were all better acquainted with it than
himself; but of one thing he was quite certain, that
every gentleman present would most cordially
respond to this toast. They all knew that their
countrymen were very fond of straying " awa' from
hame"—(Laughter)—and went to all parts of the
world to improve their fortunes ; and he believed
that great numbers of those who once left Scot-
land did not always come back.— (Renewed laughter.)
It was very natural to suppose that many of
them would come to the city of London—that second
California—where it might almost be said that all
the wealth of the world was concentrated ; and some
of them succeeded in making their fortunes there,
whilst others less successful were, through Providence,
cast upon that hospital for relief. The numbers to
whom it administered relief were highly creditable to
the liberality of its supporters. It gave 101. a year to
some persons, and to others less, which was not enough
to support a Scotchman, unless he remembered the
way in which he was brought up at home.—
(Laughter.) During the great plague of London he
found that that society had attended to the wants of
hundreds of Scotchmen, and buried at its own ex-
pense 300 of them who fell victims to that fatal ma-
lady.—(Hear, hear.) Ile was sorry to find that all
the unions of London were commencing the
coming winter by taking steps to refuse re-
lief to the casual poor; but he hoped the
subscriptions that night would be sufficiently
large to enable the hospital to do its part to-
wards relieving the additional suffering likely to ensue
from this severe resolution of the unions.—(Cheers.)
He had not had the pleasure of attending one of their
meetings before the present occasion ; but it was
rather singular that the 30th of November—the very
day on which he had now the honour of
presiding over them—was his father's birthday—(A
laugh)—and that on the 30th of November, 1805, he
himself was made a Lieutenant, and on the 30th of
November, 1807, he was appointed a Commander.—
(Renewed laughter.) He hoped that future 30ths of
November would always prove fortunate.—(Cheers.)
The Gallant Admiral concluded by proposing the
toast.

The health of the Chairman wag next given [by Sir
J. H. MAXWELL, Bart., in an eulogistic speech, and
met with an enthusiastic response from all present.
The CHAIRMAN returned thanks; and then gave
"Prosperity to the ci:y of London," which was
acknowledged by Sir James Duke and Mr. Sheriff
Nicoll respectively.
The CHAIRMAN then proposed the health of " The
Chisholm, the Vice• Chairman of the evening, and
Treasurer to the Hospital," which was drank with
Highland honours, and duly acknowledged.
" The Duchess of Sutherland, and the Lady Sup.
porters of the Institution" finished the list of toasts,
after which the company repaired to an adjoining
room, where a ball wound up the festivities of the day.
The subscriptions announced on the occasion
amounted to nearly 6001.
Mr. Harker was the toastmaster.
The decorations were tastefully carried out under
the direction of Mr. Douglas, of the Archery Society.

ASTLET'S AMPIIITIIEATRE.—We perceive by the
advertisement in our columns, that Mr. Batty an-
nounces his benefit for Monday evening next, with an
addition to the well-known attractions of this establish.
ment. Young Hernsndez the graceful American Eques-
trian, will appear, and flse Mr. Pablo Farque with his
matchess black mare Bede. in her extraordinary feats of
the menage; the whole forming an evening's entertain-
ment which cannot but ensure for the enterprising ma-
nager a bumper, which his energy and spirit in catering
or the public amusement fully entitle him to.
POST- OFFICE Rno ULATIONS.—The Postmaster-
General has ordered the following notice to be posted in
the window of every post-office in the kingdem:—
" Book Post. 1. A single printed volume may be posted
for any part of the United Kingdom, at the rate of 6d.
a pound, on the following conditions 2. It must be sent
without a cover, or in a cover open :Ist the ende. 3. It
must not contain writing (except thtname and address
of the sender) on more than one pirge. 4. It must be
prepaid in stamps.—Limitation of size and weight : 5.
The length of an inland letter or packet must not exceed
two feet. 6. The weight is unlimited; but if it exceed
4 oz. the letter must be prepaid.—Registration of l-ttrre:
7. Great security may be given to a letter by registering
it; fee for inland letters, 6d. 8. All letters containing
money or other articles of value should be registered.—
Money orders: 9. Money orders should be presented
without delay; the lapse of two calendar months will
entail a second payment of the commission, and the
lapse of twelve calendar months will entail the loss of
the whole sum for which the order is drawn.—Stamps :
10. Wherever letters can be posted, an applicant may
demand to be supplied with stamps or envelopes; ten-
penny or shilling stamps, however, can only be purchased
at curtain large offices. Stamps may be had singly. 11.
The use of stamps greatly facilitates the business of the
office. They may be affixed to all letters, &c, posted in
the United Kingdom, whether inland or foreign, and for
late letters they must be used, except at tho metropo-
litan chief offices.—Newspapers: 12. Wish a posteg,
stamp affixed, a newspaper, though written on, may be
posted for any part of the United Kingdom. 13. The
public would greatly acilitate the operations of the
Post-office by giving complete and legible addresses, and
by using letter boxes."
Hypocrisy—the world's tacit acknowledgment of
the superiority of virtue.—Eliza Cook's Journal.
A FORTUNATE PURCIIASE.—A few days since Mr.
Henry Siviter, bookseller, Kii:gsland-road, purchased
a lot of books at the Auetton-room, Fleet street.
Amongst, them was a large quarto volume, entitled,
" Veneblos on Diabe toe." On getting Ceem heme, as
was his custom, he commenced arranging them for sale,
and on inspecting the above work found some of the
leaves pasted together, and on separating them disco-
vered a 504 and two 1014 Bank of England notes.