The Sun.
London, England, 1825-03-30 00:00:00

V 0 E T R. Y.

SONNET.
TO MRS. W-L-R.
On seeing her at a numerous Meeting of the Co-operative
Society in London.

PATTERN for thy sex ! who through the lifeless forms
Of CUSTOM bursting, as the morning Sux
Breaks through the mist, dark clouds, or murky storms,
Proud in his race of glory scarce begun,
And o'er the mountains flings his floods of light ;
The clouds retire, the vallies sing aloud,
The Ileav'ns no more are wrapt in misty shroud,
And all the earth looks joyous, young and bright.

SO, LADY, thee; bursting from servile bands,
We hail, a cheering vision shedding light,
Such as shall shin& far over distant lands,
And wake the slumberer from his trance of night.
LADY, all hail ! Thy sex henceforth is free—
And happy too, with advocates like thee !

THE PROJECTED THAMES QUAY.

Yesterday a public meeting of the inhabitants
of the Strand and the line of streets extending along the North
Bank of the Thames as far as the proposed Thames Quay, met
at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, for the purpose of consi-
dering the most proper course to adopt with rospect to that
measure.
The Hon. Mr. BOUVERIE was called to the Chair. He open-
ed the business of the clay in a speech of considerable length.
He expressed his satisfaction at perceiving from the number
anti respectability of the meeting, that the great importance of
the subject was generally felt. He then proceeded to de-
tail what he considered would be the injurious tendency
of the measure. Those who owned or occupied premises
by the water side, and who must be supposed to be the best
judges of the probable effect of the project upon their own in-
terests, declared that they should sustain serious injury if the
Bill passed into a law ; and yet no provision was made for their
compensation. The effect of the proposed road would be in
numerous cases that of stopping up the views from most of the
houses along the banks. This was surely calculated to depre-
ciate their value very considerably. The injury that would be
done to wharfs and warehouses was calculated at one-third of
the rental. Then it was calculated that one-third of the pre-
sent number of passengers would he taken from the Strand;
and as those who could afford to lose the time to go round to
the City by the water-side, for the sake of the pleasure or
amusement, were those who were the best customers of the
shopkeepers, the business of the shop would in all probability
be decreased one-third. The Honourable Gentleman then de-
clared it to be his own opinion, collected from the statement of
competent judges, that if the measure, which was certainly one
of a gigantic nature, were accomplished, it could not pay those
who carried it into execution, and that, at all events, the least
that could be, said was, that the success of the project was
doubtful. Now he was not disposed to set up private interests
in opposition to any great public improvement ; but here the im-
provement was fanciful ; its success at best doubtful ; but the
injury it would do to individuals was as certain as it would be
extensive. He,for one, was therefore inclined to give the scheme
his strongest opposition.--(Cheers.)
A series of resolutions were then read to the Meeting. They
stated clearly the nature of the injury which the several parties,
shopkeepers, and others, conceived would be done to their pro-
perty, if the proposed plan succeeded. It was proposed that all
those occupying premises near the hank of the Thames, from
Scotland yard to Cornhill, should unite in opposition to the
measure, and that a Committee should be formed to consult the
various interests affected, as to the best means of carrying the
opposition into effect.
Sir Francis Ommaney, Mr. Twining, and other inhabitants
of the Ward and neighbourhood, supported the Resolutions,
which were agreed to, and a petition founded upon them was
carried unanimously.

SOCIETY OF BRITISH AKTISTs.—We noticed
on Saturday the opening of this Society on the
preceding day to a private view of their Second
Exhibition, and we observed that a very manifest
improvement appeared in the several Artists who
formed the Establishment. We yesterday had a
second view of the Collection, and it fully con-
firmed the favourable impression which we at
first received. The immediate object of this
Institution was " the erection of an extensive
range of Galleries for the Annual Exhibition and
Sale of the Works of living Artists of the United
Kingdom." The building itself, in point of size
and construction, is admirably calculated for the
purpose, and it is a pleasing reflection that it will
afford scope for the exertion of the talents, and the
means of support to many young Artists, who might
otherwise have remained obscure, and have sunk
into despair, for want of an opportunity to attract
public attention. The object was highly laud-
and we were much gratified in observing
that it is likely to be fully accomplished, as the
Institution is not only well calculated to draw
forth modest and unfriended genius, but by ex-
citing hope, emulation, and industry, power-
fully conduce to the improvement of the
Arts, and also of the general taste. Many
of the works which adorn the several
rooms we observed were marked as SOLD, and
they mostly evinced the taste of the purchasers.
Many enlightened Amateurs were present yes-
terday. Among whom we observed the Earls of
Lonsdale, Lauderdale, Sir Charles Long, Mr.
Peele, Mr. Tierney, and a considerable number
of respectable visitors. We have not room at
present to comment on the respective works, and
can only refer to a few of them, and the names
of the Artists who are well entitled to general
notice. No. 14, Roberts ; 15, Dearman ; 33,
Glover ; 82, Ilofland ; 88, Linton ; 129, Hol-
land ; 171, Ditto ; 183, Ilaydon ; 185, Glover;
245, Ditto; 429, Collen, and other produc-
tions which we shall hereafter notice. The
Print Room contains some beautiful produc-
tions. Among the miniatures there are some ad.
mirable works, particularly those of Miss Ken-
drick. The Sculpture Room contains some
masterly works by Hemmings, father and Son.
On the whole this is a very gratifying Exhibi-
tion,and is highly creditable to the taste and ge-
,e
nius of the country.

VINCENT DOWLING, ESQ.—Died, at his house
in Kentish Town, at four o'clock yesterday morning, aged 69,
after a long indisposition, VINCENT DOWLING, Esq. 11Ir.
Dowling had been for upwards of forty years connected with
the public press in thin country and in Ireland; and at the time
of his residence in Dublin, particularly distinguished himself
by his opposition to the Union. He was extensively known
for the urbanity of his disposition, for a flow of playful wit—
bright and poignant, but never bitter ; and it may be truly said
that no man gave greater and more unmixed pleasure to all
who met him in society. But his social talents did not impair
the strength of his domestic virtues. He was a truly estimable
man in every relation of life ; and while he is regretted by all
who knew him, he is bitterly lamented by a numerous family,
whom his exertions have advanced and provided for.

The trial of Fort was continued on Saturday
in the Court of Assizes at Paris; Very, the Va-
let de Cl ambre whom he attempted to kill, was
one of the witnesses examined. By the testimony
of a surgeon it appeared that a mere accident
alone prevented the consummation of the crime.
The prisoner was as active as on the former days,
hut his replies were less pointed and to the pur-
pose.