The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-15 00:00:00

FRIDAY; FEB. 19.

Dundee and Newtyle.
Dundee and Perth (Alteration and Extension and Inch-
ture, Polgarie, and Inchmichael Branches).

MEETING OF THE IRISH PARTY.
Another meeting of Peers and Members of the House of
Commons was held on Saturday at their chambers, Parlia-
ment-street. Among those present were Lord Monteagle,
the Marquis of Sligo; the Earl of Mountcashel, Sir E. Hayes'
Mr. H. Lefroy, Mr. Edward Grogan, Colonel Acton, Ifr:
Villiers Stuart, Mr. P. S. Butler, Mr. Morgan, Mr. M.
H. Tuite, Mr. William Smith O'Brien, Mr. R. Osborne,
Mr. Henry Grattan, Mr. Fitzstephen French, Mr. William
Henry Gregory, &c. &c. Lord Monteagle occupied the chair.
Mr. SPornswooDE, accompanied by three other gentle-
men connected with the moneyed and mercantile inte-
rests in the city, was introduced to the meeting; and,
after some brief observations explanatory of the object of his
visit, laid before their Lordships, and the other members of
the Irish party, certain suggestive propositions embodying
a scheme for supplying the funds necessary to carry out Lord
George Bentincn measure with respect to railways, id
the event of the Railway Bill introduced into the House of
Commons by the leader of the Protectionist party receiving
the sanction of the Legislature. Mr. Spottiswoode sub-
mitted that there were many reasons which should induce
the Government to encourage the construction of railways in
Ireland. They would not only furnish employment for a
large number of the Irish population, and consequently re-
lieve the existing distress, but would afford permanent
means of occupation to a considerable class of persons in
maintaining and working the railways when completed.
Railways in Ireland, too, were desirable for the general
convenience and advantage of the whole community of
Great Britain, and, when formed, would be property, created
by otherwise unemployed labour, of a profitable nature to
those who possessed it. The money for making the railways
might be easily provided by the means of Exchequer notes
of 1/. each, bearing no interest and receivable in taxes and.
other Government payments, without cost to the Exche-
quer and without disarranging the national finances ;
but, on the contray, the circulation of such Exchequer notes,
by providing the wages of labour, would increase the con-
sumption of exciseable articles and thereby improve the
national revenue. Moreover, the money so provided would
not withdraw the means of prosecuting other useful occupa-
tions, but would, on the contrary, and especially at the pre-
sent time, tend to stimulate the general industry of the
community.

The several suggestions made by Mr. Spottiswoode were
freely canvassed, but no formal resolution upon their merits
was adoped ; they will be brought under the consideration of
the Irish party at a future meeting on an early day. The
proposition for raising the 16,000,0004 of money required by
Lord G. Bentinck's scheme, by the issue of Li. Exchequer
notes, bearing no interest, and receivable in taxes and other
Government payments, caused an animated discussion, in
which every Member took part. There is reason to believe
that the plan proposed by the deputation will be commended
to the notice of Government by some of the Irish party in the
course of the adjourned debate, which is to be resumed this
evening, if not interfered with by prolonged discussion in
Committee on the Irish Poor Relief Bill, which stands spe-
cially on the orders.
Mr. Spottiswoode and his friends then withdrew, and
the subject of medical charities was discussed. It was
agreed that application should be made to Government
for the introduction of a more efficient system of medical
superintendence.
Thanks were voted to Lord Monteagle for his conduct in
the chair, and the meeting separated shortly before four
o'clock.

THE ROYAL SOCIETY.
The Marquis of Northampton, as President of the. Royal
Society, gave the first of his usual annual series of soirees
on Saturday night, at his Lordship's mansion, in Piccadilly.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert, and above 400 noblemen
and gentlemen; more or less connected with the different
literary and scientific institutions of this country, graced the
noble president's re-union by their presence.
At nine o'clock the visitors began to arrive in rapid suc-
cession, and it was past eleven before the carriages had ceased
bringing company.
His, Royal Highness Prince Albert, attended by Lord
George Lennox and the Hon. Captain Gordon, arrived just
before eleven o'clock, and was welcomed into the vestibule by
the noble president, by whom the Royal Prince was con-
ducted to the principal saloon.
In the different apartments we observed a variety of in-
teresting models, specimens of art, and various objects espe-
cially attractive :to those moving in the circles attached to
the arts and sciences.

Among the gentlemen attending on this occasion was Mr.
Holman, the blind traveller, who was introduced by Mr. A.
J. Stephens.
The principal models exhibited were Little's double-action
printing machine. The working model exhibited was highly
approved, and Prince Albert, to all appearance, was much
pleased by the rapidity with which the numerous copies
were worked off. It is but justice to state that much at-
tention was given by the crowded visitors to that particular
object, and its utility was spoken of as such as to cause a
general adoption in cases where a large amount of copies
were requisite in a limited space of time.
Another interesting object was Mr. John Hutchinson's
,spirometer, for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs.
A new instrument for the inhalation of ether, called by
the inventor " the graduated dose inhaler," was also
pointed out.
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➢lr. R. R. Polonle exhibited the model of an invention
for preventing collisions on railway's.
M. Cluidet submitted some discoveries lately made upon
certain properties of the various rays of light, which are
to form the subject of a paper preparing for the Royal Society.
Some casts from the antique remains in the British Mu-
seum, cast in copper by the electro-galvanic process, were
submitted by Mr. Cox.
Goadby brought a beautiful specimen of the Clava-
gella, one of the most destructive marine animals known to
naturalists. The specimen was obtained from the Phillippine
Islands, and is unique.
His Loyal Highness Prince Albert retired at a quarter be-
fore twelve; and after the departure of the Prince Consort
the general company separated.
The Noble President will hold his next conversazione on the
27th instant.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
Durham County lids, Wed., Mainsforth ; Fri., Elwick-10i
Mr. Hildyard's hrrs., Tues., Stainton Vale; Fri., Nun-
thorpe-104.
Hurworth hds., Tues., Hurvrorth ; Thurs., Enter Common;
Sat., Middleton One Row-101,4.
York and Ainsty hds., Tues., Ribston Park; Thurs., Cop-
grove; Sat., Steensall-1014.
Sinnington lids, Tues., Lund Court; Fri., Helmsley-10.
Bedale hds., Wed., Thorp Perrow ; Fri., Pepper Hall.
Sir C. Constable's stgbds, Wed., West Newton.
Mr. Drake's lids., Tues., Stratton Audley ; Thurs., Ham
Green ; Sat., Soalder Gate.
Berkshire lids., Tues., Appleton ; Fri., Longcott.
Cambridgeshire hds., Wed., Warden Village; Fri., Cita.
ton Gibbet-104.
Devon lads., Thurs., Denbury Gate.
F. B. lids., Fri., Roscron—lol.
Findon lids., Tues., Kennel; Thurs., Polling; Sat., Ap-
plesham.
Oakley hds., Thurs., Cross Alban's Wood ; Sat., Hail
Weston-1/ to 1L
Tindale hds., Thurs., Belsay.
Lord Lonsdale's hrrs., Tues., Bishopstone ; Sat., Harcourt
Hotel, Tring Station-12.
Wigton hrrs., Wed., Warble Bank ; Fri., Bolton Gate-Bi.
A ikton hrrs., Wed., Slack; Fri., Oughterby-84.
Carlisle hrrs., Tues., Mrs. Longrig's Wreay ; Thurs., and
Fri., Mr. Biggens' Hornsby Gate-8.

THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY.—The
annual military ball of this ancient and honourable company
took place at the Armoury-house, Finsbury, on Thursday
evening last. The company began to arrive about eight,
and were received in the grand saloon by the efficient re-
gimental band playing some of the choicest overtures,
&c. By ten o'clock the grand room of the Armoury-house,
which was more particularly devoted to the votaries of terp-
sichore, presented a most dazzling appearance, there being
upwards of 400 of the elite present. What with the beauty
of the ladies, their elegant dresses, and the splendour of the
uniforms, the room was far superior to anything, vfoe,cr:S:
lately seen. Dancing commenced shortly after gin
and was kept up with great spirit until
tantelitiorladyeist
the or,
the efficient band of Mr. Adams being
chestra, assisted by the band of the
regsi
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his
usual r.O Currie
acted as Master of the Ceremonies,tn 5 and
of all present. Besides
ind
attentions elicited the commendations
the large room, several others were rested as to quadrille
as a card-room
ties, and the court-room was eoProp
and the most liberal provision was. made in a spacious room
for refreshment during the evenmg. At twelve o'clock a
most sumptuous supper was provided by Younghusband, of
the viands and wines being of the first Gerrard's
de-
scription, which was again repeated at one o'clock. The in-
ternal arrangements of the various rooms, which were orna-
mented with flags and various military devices, the rich treat
provided by the stewards, together with their extreme atten-
tion, received the highest meed of praise from all present.
THE Sour KITCUEN.--The distribution of soup and
bread continues with unabated liberality ;il! fact, it would al-
most appear, from the n umber of applications made to the
subscribers, that destitution grows with what it feeds upon.
On Saturday, not less than 1,500 gallons of soup and 1,500
loaves of bread were distributed to needy individuals ; on
Monday, there were 1,400 gallons of soup and 800 loaves of
bread given away; and yesterday (Tuesday) the quantity
distributed was 1,500 gallons of soup and• 1,500 loaves of
bread. Au accident enabled us, yesterday, to form a tolerable
notion of the character and condition of persons to whom
this most seasonable relief is afforded. Out of the immense
number of individuals, young and old, who pressed to the
kitchen, we did not see an individual who manifested the
slightest indifference or recklessness; and one poor woman,
who had the misfortune to slip upon the icy pavement, and
lose her soup, manifested, by the most unequivocal signs, her
deep appreciation of her loss. We mention this little incident
to show the necessity of care and economy in the distribution
of tickets. We are glad to learn that the Lint in the
Guardian of Saturday has not been thrown away, and that
in very few cases since have undue numbers of tickets been
given to the same individual. When there are so many
to whom limited relief is invaluable, it were a pity that pro-
fusion should induce extravagance or carelessness in others.
—Manchester Guardian. _

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The mobbing of the proctors of Cambridge, when
out at nights apprehending loose women, has not been dis•
continued. Legal proceedings have been commenced against
five of the rioters, who are to be tried at the 1153i206.—Stam
ford Atercury.