The Sun.
London, England, 1849-08-02 00:00:00

EVE KING, AUG-trST
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would remain, and thAt the judges sharing in the
great public hospitalities of the city of London, and
standing there responsible at the bar of public opinion,
were privileged to receive in the greetings of such oc-
casions as these some of the best refreshments of
their course.—(Cheers.) New and young in the
position to which he had been called, he would add no
more, except that he might be permitted to say that
while that position had been purchased by no poli-
tical subserviency or apostacy—(Hear, hear)—as he
had received this honour from those who maintained
the principles which from earliest youth he had
adopted, so in his future course there could be no
tribunal for whose just judgment he should be more
anxious than that of the citizens of London—(Hear,
hear)—and be could never receive a compliment
more welcome than that which he had now the
honour to acknowledge.—(Cheers.)
The three watermen who came in first, second, and
third, in the race for Doggett's coat and badge, were
then introduced, to receive the accustomed congratu-
lations of the Prime Warden' and the gift of a bottle
of wine each, A second bottle was presented to each
man for his wife. It was hinted that one of the men
was single, but Lord Campbell suggested that of
course he would have a sweetheart.
The PRIM F., WARDEN gave "The Solicitor-General,
and the Bar of England," briefly alluding to the
efforts of Sir J. Romilly's illustrious father to im-
prove the criminal law of this country, paving the
way as they did for the altered state of things which
now existed in regard to that subject.
The SOLICITOR GENERAL, in acknowledging the
compliment, remarked that those who had striven
most often saw the least fruit of their labours, and but
prepared a harvest to be reaped by those who should
come after them.—(Hear, hear.) It was many years
since he had the honour of being in some degree con-
nected with the Fishmongers' Company, by being
employed to defend them upon informations which
aimed at their complete subversion ; those informa-
tions entirely failed, but he had the gratification not
only of advancing in his profession by means of this
noble company, but of knowing how well it performed
its functions as distributor of charities and as landlord
in the sister island.—(Hear, hear.) If that example
were more followed, he would take leave to say, the
complaints now heard from that island would not be
so rife; a new state of things would arise. There
would be ties of amity and friendship between the
two islands, such as alone were wanting to make the
two countries as thoroughly united as Middlesex and
Yorkshire.—(Cheers.)
Lord CAMPBELL proposed " the health of the
Prime Warden, and prosperity to the Fishmongers'
Company."—(Cheers.) Wl3iist the city of London
had borne no inconsiderable part in bygone times in
the preservation of our liberties, no company had so
much distinguished itself as the Fishmongers. It had
ever been remarkable for its gallantry and its honesty.
We all remember that when Polonius disclaimed
' being a fishmonger, the remark of Hamlet was—" I
would you were so honest a man."—(Laughter.)
The PRIME WARDEN acknowledged the compliment,
and then proposed the health of Lord D. Stuart, who
had proved himself the friend of the oppressed in
various parts of the world.
Lord D. STUART felt deeply gratified to have the
approbation of one of the companies of this great city
—a company peculiarly. distinguished by its attach-
ment to Liberal principles.—(Cheers.) He trusted
it would confirm his determination to raise his voice
in behalf of all who were struggling for their rights.
—(Hear, hear.) He hoped that all engaged in such
righteous contests might succeed.—(Cheers.)
The PRIME WARDEN next proposed " The health
of Counts Teleki and Pulski," expressing his hearty
sympathy with the gallant struggle making in their
country.—(Cheers.)
Count PULSKI could not find words to express his
thanks for the sympathy manifested with the Hunga-
rian cause.—(Hear, hear.) The sympathy of England
gave strength, because it was always on the side of
justice, freedom, and civilization.—(Hear, hear.) It
gave hope that victory would not leave a people that
made the greatest sacrifices for freedom against abso-
lutism, tyranny, and despotism.—(Cheers.)
The next toast was " The health of Lord Nugent,"
who briefly and neatly responded.
" The health of the Chairman and Deputy-Chair-
man of the East India Company " was next drunk ;
and the Prime Warden in proposing it noticed, amidst
loud cheers, the indomitable courage of the Indian
army, and congratulated the Company upon the pro-
spect of an enduring peace.
Major-General Sir A. GALLOWAY, in returning
thanks, observed that the army in India had conquered
until they were almost tired of conquest, and it was
almost necessary to apologize for conquests.—(Cheers)
It was the highest ambition of the company so to su •
perintend the government of India as to make that
country happy, and promote, at the same time, the
interests of England.—(Cheers.)
The next toast was, " The health of Mr. Hume,
and the House of Commons."

Mr. HUME had ever felt grateful for the patronage
and assistance this company had afforded to him from
the time when, 28 years ago, it enrolled him a free-
man. Those only who had had experience of that
time could appreciate the value of such encourage-
ment.—(Hear, hear.) Sitting where he did (between
Counts Teleki and Pulski) he would add that the dis-
tinguished foreigners who were there could state that
their countrymen wanted no more than England for-
merly wanted—(Hear, hear)—and we ought to give
them our sympathy—we could do no more, unfortu-
nately—and desire that Providence might see fit to
give them victory.—(Cheers.)
One or two other toasts followed, to which Mr.
Hayter, Mr. H. Kemble, and the Governor of the
Bank responded; Mr. Kemble, amidst much cheer-
ing, protesting against being supposed to compro-
mise or yield his political principles because he par-
took of the hospitality of a great company.
The festivity then, shortly before midnight, termi-
nated. It was extremely well conducted throughout
Mr. Harker was toastmaster, and the vocal depart-
ment was well sustained.

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE
CLUB.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Six,—The country considers your paper the
leading supporter of the noble cause of Hungary.
As such I wish to call your attention to the fact that
as yet, while English officers may be found in the
Austrian ranks (two young Englishmen were com•
plimented by Radetiski on their gallant bearing at
Novara), there are no Englishmen ennobled under
Xossuth or Beni. It is truly remarkable that none
have joined the corps of Bern, for while he was in
Oxford teaching the modern languages, about two
years ago, this wonderful man won the golden opi-
nions of all parties, on account of his noble bearing,
his modest demeanor, and his virtuous mind. We
can only account for this anomaly by the reflection
that the subject has never been brought before the
daring, enthusiastic, and liberal dispositions of young
Englishmen. A word to such. As is always the
case in a country happily free from war, army pro-
motion is here slow and tedious. The contrary is the
case in Hungary. Promotion there will be rapid.
No people are so well disposed to England as the
Hungarians. We may consider as a fail accompli
the independence of Hungary, the repulse of the
Russian bear, and the utter prostration of all the
underhand tricks of the Camarilla of Vienna. And
what can be more glorious, and what, we may add,
will be more beneficial both to the Hungarians and to
the individual Englishman, than to engage heart and
soul personally in this holy defence of another na
tion's liberty.

I am, Sir, a former pupil of
BEM.

[We are happy to inform our patriotic correspon-
dent, that we have received several private communi-
cations from spirited young gentlemen, who are
anxious to join the Hungarians, but find a diffi
culty in passing through the heart of Germany, and
the distance by Corfu or Constantinople is very
tedious. But enthusiasm overcomes difficulties, and
soldiers must lay their account to hardships.—ED.
Sun.]