The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-17 00:00:00

GLASGOW, JuNi 15.

STOCK EXCIIANGE.—The sales are—Caledonian, New,
435.—Dundee and Perth, Quarters, 65e.—Edinburgh, Leith,
and Granton, Quarters, 13s.—Edinburgh and Northern,
Newport, 71. 12s.—Edinburgh and Perth, 24s.—Glasgow,
Kilmarnock, and Ayr (5 per cent. guar.), 120/.—llitto,
40%—Ditto, Halves, No. 1, SYs—Ditto, No. 2, 61,,,—G1as-
gow, Dumfries, and Carlisle, 5/. 65.—Midland, Halves,
North British, Thirds, 54s.—Ditto, New Quarters (scrip), 168.

BLINN v. LAND.--This action has been made by the
plaintiff a special jury cause. It cannot be tried before the
sittings after Michaelmas Term, which sittings will not
commence before December next. As already stated, the
plaintiff has laid his damages in the declaration, for the al-
leged breach of an engagement signed by Mademoiselle Lind
to sing at Drury-lane Theatre, at 10,000/. ; and on the part
of the defendant several pleas have been pleaded, in which
pleas the alleged agreement forms, of course, the principal
feature. The plaintiff has demurred to one of the pleas, and
the demurrer has been set down for argument in Michaelmas
Term—namely, on the 9th of November. The counsel en-
gaged in this memorable case on the part of the plaintiff are
Sir F. Kelly, Mr. Cockburn, Q.C., and Mr. Peacock ; and for
the defendant, the Attorney-General, Sir F. Thesiger, and
Mr. noggins. The action has been brought in the Court of
Queen's Bench.
Letters from Marseilles announce the suspension
of the house of Rayolles and Bellone, very largely engaged
in the corn trade, and of whose solidity no previous doubt
bad been entertained. )At Trieste and Genoa also some dis-
quiet appears to prevail in consequence of the speculative
commitments which are known to have been entered into.

From St. Helena we have news of the arrival there
of a Chinese junk manned by a native crew, freighted with
curiosities, the destination of which is stated to be London.
The vessel had been about four months on her passage from
Cautou un tc, the date vf her rentliug St, Helena.

RAILWAY COMMITTEES,
HOUSE OF COMMONS.-(YESTERDAY.)

GROUP VL
NSRISTOL AND E.ICETED., TAUNTON AND
CASTLECARY BRANCH, AND BRISTOL AND
EXETER (BRANCH FROM BLEADON TO WELLS
AND GLASTONBURY).
The Committee met at the usual hour.
Mr. Sergeant WRANGHAM opened the case for the
Bristol and Exeter Company. He proposed to treat the
two lines, as above, as one scheme ; and contended that
on the ground of the larger amount of local and through
communication afforded by these lines over the pro-
posed lines of the Great Western Company, they were
entitled to receive the sanction of the Committee.
At the conclusion of the Learned Gentleman's address,
which occupied the whole time of its sitting, the Com-
mittee adjourned till 12 to-morrow.

UNITED LAW CLERKS' SOCIETY.
The annual dinner of this society was given on Tuesday
at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, when Mr. Justice
Erie presided. For the business of the day there was a
numerous array of honorary stewards, who were unre-
mitting in their attention to the guests ; and it is but
justice to the providers to say that everything that ex-
perience could suggest, or kindness could conceive, for
the enjoyment of those present, was placed upon the
table. The gentlemen present connected with the law
were, besides the chairman, Mr. Baron Platt, the Soli-
citor-General, Mr. Peter Erie, Mr. P. Erie, jun., Sch.
During dinner, and in the intervals between the
several songs, select pieces of music were performed,
under the direction of Mr. W. F. Reed, of her Majesty's
Theatre. The vocal arrangements were under the
direction of Mr. Hobbs, assisted by Messrs. Francis,
hockey, Kench, and Hatton.
The cloth having been cleared, the good old custom
was gracefully observed of acknowledging the benefits
which had been partaken; and we notice it for the ad-
mirable manner in which the grace was both given and
received.
In introducing the first toast, the Learned CHAIRMAN
said that it was only necessary to state that it was the
s' Health of their Queen" which he had to propose to en-
sure a ready and hearty response from the meeting.
The National Anthem was then sung, with an enthu-
siastic chorus.
In requesting the gentlemen present to join him in
the next toast, the CHAIRMAN felt assured that he had
only to mention the name of an Illustrious Lady, whose
conduct and character had alike commanded the respect
sad esteem of every true Briton ; and he need, there-
fore, say no more in requesting them to drink " Health
and long life to the Queen Dowager."—(Cheers.)
Glee—" Marked you her eyes of heavenly blue."
The Learned CHAIRMAN said, that as a recommenda-
tion to the next toast which he had to submit, he need
only remind the members present of the prosperity and
advancement which had attended the nation since the
present family had been en the throne. He would,
therefore, give" Prince Arafat% Albert Prince of Wales,
and the rest of the Royal Family."—(Cheers.)
Ode and chorus—" Hail to Prince Albert."
The report of the society's proceedings was then read
by Mr. ROGERS, the Secretary, the substance of which
was as follows:—That the sum of 239/. Bs. had been
given for occasional relief during illness; and that during
the year, including the annual allowances, the sum laid
out was 1,457/. 55., considerably more than half of
which had been paid during the last five months. There
was, however, a further addition to be made of 450/. for
allowance to widows and widowers for burials, making
the sum during the period specified 2,2851. 19s. On the
20th of May last year the sum invested in the Funds
was 8,5641. 3s. 4d., while at the present time the
amount is 9,8101. 3s. sd. The favourable position of the
society would be fully estimated when it was stated that
the number of members is 508, while the increase of
claimants is only eight. The report concluded with a
good hope for the future.
The CHAIRMAN said that the next toast which he had
to propose to the meeting was one which 'nearly con-
cerned themselves; and in giving it he could not refrain
from expressing the satisfaction which he felt, and in
which he was sure they would concur, at the manner not
only in which the claims upon their benevolence had
been replied to as respected the amount, but also as re-
garded the prudent manner in which the funds had been
managed; for it was evident that, however comprehensive
their good-will, it would be useless if it were not di-
rected by prudence, and if care was not observed in the
administration of the funds. He was truly glad to find
that both these principles had been adhered to in the
society's proceedings ; and he thought that the intima-
tion that while all just claims had been fully complied
with all the applications of those who were unworthy
had been rejected, was deserving of commendation.—
(Cheers.) In making this statement, however, and in
bearing his testimony to the admirable conduct of this
society, and while evincing his sense of the manner in
which they had fulfilled their offices, he could not but
call to their minds the consideration, that not in sickness
or under misfortune only had they to rely upon this
society, but in the period of health, when all their
faculties were awake, there was a strong claim upon
their consideration, for they must recollect that they had
to support the respectability not only of their own body,
but of the profession of which they were members, and
in whose interests he, and all with whom he had to deal,
took a deep interest. Upon them it depended whether
this society and their individual interests were advanced
or retarded. From the expression which he saw in the
meeting he did not doubt but that it would be the
former. With this feeling he would give, with a fervent
desire for its welfare, The Prosperity of the United
Law Clerks' Association."—(The toast was drank with
enthusiasm).
National air—" My ancestors were Englishmen, an
Englishman am I." This air was encored; after which
Mr. WlLcox proposed, " The Lord Chancellor, Lord
Lyndhurst, and the other Patrons of the Society." He
felt assured that this toast would be received with the
utmost respect. They had attained their high position
through the exercise of ability which all must admire,
and with a virtue which all must esteem. This on the
present occasion was the more due, inasmuch as this
was the only opportunity during the year in which
taey could do honour to the noble persons of whom he
had spoken. After paying a handsome and deserved
compliment, Mr. Wilcox proposed the toast which he had
announced.
Mr. HAMILTON said, with a due consideration of the
advantages to be derived from the society, he thought it
a duty, from a sense of gratitude from those who had ob-
tained a benefit from the profession that there ought to
lave been a compensating advantage reflected on the
society. There had been the highest testimony to its
merits, and he trusted that next year they would meet
again with increased numbers, increased subscriptions,
and increased power to do good to those for whose
benefit the society was intended.
Glee and chorus, "Look out! Look out! 'tis the good
old knight."
Mr. STINTON said, that as he was the oldest barrister
present a peculiar propriety was evinced in entrusting to
hira a toast, which was the health of one who had been
beloved while he was in his portion of the profession,
and who, he believed, was deeply respected now—
that was Mr. Baroa Platt. While doing this, how-
ever, he did not forget that there was a duty to
fulfil to the society, and be would now take the op-
portunity of pressing upon them the necessity not only
of keeping up their funds, but of increasing their resources,
and he would therefore propose a scheme which he had
submitted on former occasions, and it was this—that
evecy member should bring an additional member at
their next meeting.—(Loud cheers.) He would not
have Wade these observations if there had not been a
peculiar' propriety for them ; but the name which he
had chiefly to put before the meeting was one espe-
dially entitled to respect, for that Honourable Judge had,
since the existence of the society, three times filled the
chair on occasions similar to this in favour of the
society--(Loud cheers)—that was the name of Mr.
Baron Platt.
Mr. Baron PLATT, in a reply of great eloquence,
which it would be vain to report within the needful
compass, said—He might, he trusted, be excused, if
the simply alluded to the way in which the law clerks
bad discharged their duty. When he recollected that
Mr. Tidd had been connected with this branch of
the
,profession, he could not forbear expressing his
admiration of the man who had been the master of Lord
Lyn.* lust, Lord Campbell, and of others equally emi-
nent iLt the profession. The Learned Judge continued
fully in all that had lsen said in the
previous speeches, and he readily responded to them in
the toast of "The Bench, the Bar, and the Profession."
Mr. Synz THE responded to this toast, believing that he
was doing honour to the profession by proposing " The
Honorary Stewards." No men could have done their
duty better. Everything had been provided that could
Lave been desired ; and while acknowledging the good
management of the stewards, he was bound to assent to
the kindness and satisfaction which had been derived
from the management of former stewards.
Song—" Queen of my soul."
Mr.ANSTEAD proposed " The Health of the Trustees
of the Society."
Sons, by Mr. Hatton—" Simon the Cellarer," which
was encored with great enthusiasm.
The additional subscriptions were then announced,
and the company separated.
Before concluding we must add that Mr. Harker, as
toast-master, proved himself a very competent judge in
Lis profession.

BRIGHTON AND PORTSMOUTH RAILWAY.—This
nu, was opened
beina
from
Havtharnotugahout en Monday, the new portion
trains
arrived
and
departed in
of seven miles. The
and due course. as had been
-.lrevously advertised -
fir p~;sticular notice.' There is occurred that calls
present only a tem-
porary station at the Portsmouth terminus, terminus which is
,_.,
a mile from the' town, the
st I.,a.noport, nearly
situate
company having hitherto. been unable to obtain posses-
'ion of ho hand on which the permanent statio'
erected.
q.'he railwAy company has just receivneP tol be
reinforcement of new and powerful engines.—.Brighton

Guardiar.
h Tuesday, and when
A 14 oN-HIGIILAND PftoDyc TION.—On the arrival
poliily pointed of one of our carriers from the
ls,o,rt ooffincer
in the act of unloading, an
,Excise",._ , Glass—keep this
out two tea chests, addressed ' Dir•
side up,"—and instantly causing the lids to be taken oft; dis-
played to the wondering on-lookers two casks of prime
whisky, per-
il- which, being unaccompanied,of oet
mit, were at once seized as the rightful procptsy
a byera
gracious Majesty. " Glass—keep this side up !" what a label
of h most
for a Highland package! Had it been "blue slates," or
ptarmigan's eggs, &e., it might have passed muster; but
.
glass from the Highlands is a thousand times more ridiculous
them driving salt to Dysart. —Perth ..Idvertiser.
CHRIST'S HOSPITAL.—The Governors of thi:, Insti-
tution, at a Court held on Tuesday. unanimously voted a tes-
timorlial of their approbation to Mr. G. J. Gill, of Emanuel
Collet ,e, Cambridge, a former pupil and present exhibi-
tioner
of the hospital, to whom the Person prize of this j
year b as been adjudged. Mr. Gin alav guinea the reratri 1
prize ?Last year. 1