The Sun.
London, England, 1822-11-21 00:00:00

THE LATE CHARLES DIBDIN.

The extraordinary talents of the late CHARLES
DIBDIN, as the best Lyric Writer, and Composer
of original Melodies, that ever appeared in this or
any other country, has induced some admirers of
Genius to unite for the purpose of raising a public
Monument in memory of his talents.—The first
meeting of Gentlemen was held at the Free-
masons' Tavern, October 24th, 1822; JOHN
YOUNG, Esq., in the Chair.

The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted :
That it is the opinion of this Meeting, that the extraordi-
nary talents and perseverance of the late Charles Dibdin, con-
duced greatly to benefit, as well as to amuse and instruct, society
in general ; but that the tendency of his writings and compo-
sitions, towards promoting a brave and daring spirit in the Bri-
tish Navy, entitled his name and memory to the highest re-
spect and veneration of all classes.
That it is with feelings of deep regret that this Meeting con-
templates the apparent indifference hitherto manifested, in the
neglect of some public acknowledgment of his exalted talent ;

but that it is the unanimous opinion of the Gentlemen present,
that the subject only need to be brought before the Public to
insure a general and liberal support.
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That this Meeting, under a confident impression that they
are consulting the best feelings of the Nobility, Gentry, and
the Public, and more particularly of the Musical and Dra-
matic Professions, by affording an opportunity of comme-
morating his life and writings, pledge themselves to promote
a General Subscription for the purpose of raising a Monument
to his Memory.

That a Committee of five be appointed, with full power to
act, and to add to their numbers if they think necessary ; and
that they be hereby instructed to proceed forthwith to carry the
object of the Meeting into effect.
A second meeting was held yesterday evening
at the same Tavern for the same laudable pur-
pose. Several literary and naval Characters at-
tended, and JOHN YOUNG Esq. was again called
to the Chair. This Gentleman, whose talents
as an Artist, and whose judicious superintendance
of the British Institution, render his character
highly- respectable, pronounced a brief but em-
phatic eulogium upon the merits of Mr. DIBDIN,
expressing his surprise that so long .a period had
elapsed before any steps had been taken to do
honour to his memory. A subscription took
place upon the spot, and we hope that it will be
liberally supported by the public in general.—
We are persuaded that Mr. SoANE would most
readily present the Subscribers with a design for
the occasion that would do honour to his own
talents and feelings, and to the departed subject
of so appropriate a memorial.

CAMBRIDGE ELECTION.—The following Letter 1.
has been circulated by Mr. BANKES'S Committee
at Cambridge :
Trinity College, Cambridge, Nov. 19, 1822.
Sin—The great and unwearied exertions of my friends, fol-
lowed as they have been by numerous promises of support,
afford me the brightest prospects of ultimate success. Under
these circumstances, I feel myself called upon to repeat my
unalterable resolution of persevering in the present contest ;
and at the same time, I beg most earnestly to solicit the sup-
port and interest of every individual friend to those principles
which I have distinctly pledged myself to maintain.—Your
presence is most anxiously requested on the day of Election,
which is fixed for Tuesday, the 26th instant.
I have the honour to be, Sir, your very obedient servant,
1 W. J. BANKES.

ELECTION OF BRIDGEMASTEIL—The friends of
the two leading Candidates were active in the field the whole of
yesterday—the polling was very brisk, and great anxiety seems
to pervade the Livery on the result of the contest. We under-
stand that heavy bets are depending. At the don of the poll
yesterday the numbers were—
For Mr. Lewis
Mr. Norton
Mr. Shotter

1112
746

DEATH or Mn. DEBRETT.—Died on Friday, the lfith
instant, at his lodgings in Upper Gloucester-street, Regent's
Park, Mr. JOHN DEBRETT formerly an eminent bookseller
in Piccadilly, and Editor of' the works entitled " Debrett's
Peerage" arid " Baronetage." He had been for some time in
a declining state of health, and was found on Friday night,
about eleven o'clock, dead .in his arm chair at the side of his
bed. Mr. Debrett's shop, when in the zenith of his prosperity,
was celebrated as the resort of the leading Whig Noblemen
and Gentlemen resident in its vicinity, who there spent a por-
tion of their morning in learning and discussing the news of
the day. He had full opportunity of acquiring a large fortune,
but from too much confidence in those about him, an easiness
of temper, and without thrift, or what is called a sufficient por-
tion of cautious and careful worldly wisdom, he did not turn it
to the best account. He was a kind, good-natured, friendly
man, who experienced the vicissitudep of life with fortitude--
who never made an enemy, and died without having forfeited
a friend. Mr. Debrett was far advanced in years.
FRANKFORT, Nov. 12.—(From a French Paper.)—There
was nothing but trouble and alarm on 'Change yesterday.—
M. de Rothschild had received on the preceding evening a
courier, supposed to have come from Paris. Upon this the
most alarming rumours were spread on all sides. It is cer-
tain that the courier brought a bulletin from the Exchange
at Paris, according to which the funds had fallen to 87. It
may easily be imagined that, in such a state of things, M.
de Rothschild, the source of all the reports in circulation,
has been assailed by all the speculators, but he preserved
the calmest countenance, and evinced so much reserve, that
even his most intimate confidents were unable to obtain
single word. [The gentleman here mentioned is Baron Ams-
chal de Rothschild, the eldest of the brothers of that name, and
the head of the house at Frankfurt.]
The University of St. Andrew's, which has for
a number of years past been on the increase, is this Session
more fully attended than on any preceding occasion. On Tues-
day week upwards of thirty competitors appeared for the foun-
dation bursaries, which, after a keen contest, were decided in
favour of Messrs. John Urquhart, John Craig, and,Laurence
Pitkeathly, from Perth, and John Stewart, from Little Dun-
keld. The laws of the University were read on Saturday by
Dr. James Hunter, and, after the usual formality of a Latin
nostrum, the Reverend Principal Nicoll delivered a most ener-
getic address to the students.—( Edinburgh Courant.)