The Sun.
London, England, 1847-04-28 00:00:00

ART-UNION OF LONDON.

The general meeting of this Association was held yesterday,
at the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane, for the purpose of receiv- 4
ing the Council's report, and for the distribution of the
amount subscribed for the purchase of works of art. The at-
tendance was very large, the pit and boxes being filled, and
the stage crowded. Among the members of the Council
present, !sc., we observed his Royal Highness the Duke of
Cambridge, president, the Marquis de Sommery, Sir W. Ross,
RA., Right Hon. M. Gibson, M.P., R.A. Cooper, Esq., R.A.,
hew. 11. Penny. F. T. Holliston, Esq., J. Parkis, Esq., R. A.
His Royal Highness the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, who was
warmly applauded, took the chair, and said—Ladies and
Gentlemen, I have great pleasure in informing you that since
the last time I had the honour of presiding at your meeting,
when I announced that there were 16,000 subscribers, that
this number is now increased by 1,000, which, considering
everything, is most encouraging and satisfactory, and is
a proof of how the taste for the Arts is increasing
in this country. Having had the honour of presiding over,
and addressing you so often, I shall not trouble you by en•
tering into any more details, but refer you to the report of the
secretary. I have only further to observe that Mr. Bunn
has, with the greatest kindness, lent us this house, but he
requests us to conclude our proceedings by three o'clock, and
therefore I hope that those gentlemen who may address you
will be as short in their -speeches as possible.—(Laughter.)
The Noble President uFluded by calling on the secretary to
read the report, which WEs of a length that prevents our in-
serting it this day. The principal prizes were two of 3001.,
three of 200/., five of 150/., six of 100/., twelve of SOL, twelve
sit 70/., and tilieen of 601.; and the successful parties were
W. It Alport, 30/. ; F. Campbell, 301. ; 80/. ; W.
Hogg. 2001. ; Rickards, 701. ; Miss C. Dow. 70/. ; J. Wyld,
50/. ; W. Saltwell, 50/. ; E. Ford, 50/. ; R. M. Wilson, SW.;
J. Brandon (Cork), SOL ; W. Steel, 401.; Mrs. Oliver
(Twickenham), 504; R. Potter (Dartford), 300/.
W. TuomrsoN, Esq., moved the adoption of the report,
which was seconded by AULDJO, Esq., and carried amid
great applause.
Sir W. Ross, R.A., moved a vote of thanks to the council.
When he considered the important services they had ren-
dered, he was sure that there would be a general acquies-
cence in his motion.

Mr. UXWIN said he felt great pleasure in seconding the
resolution, which was carried unanimously.
Trium.ts WYsE, E-q., M.P., in a most eloquent addres,,
moved a vote of thanks to the honorary secretaries, Messrs.
Godwin and Pocock, which was carried unanimously.
Mr. Gonwrx acknowledged the compliment.
The Illustrious Plat SIDENT hero stated that he was com-
pelled to vacate the chair, and Mr. %Wyse was moved thereto,
and having passed a most flattering eulogium on the late
chairman, concluded by moving him a vote of thanks, which
was unanimously adopted.
After the prizes had been drawn, and the names of the
fortunate parties announced, the meeting separated.

THE DUKE OF SUTHERLAND STEAMER.—This
magnificent iron-built steamer made her first trip last week
from Inverness to London. On her arrival at Aberdeen
Steam Wharf she was visited by crowds of persons, who ad-
mired her fur the beauty and elegance of her decorations as
well as for the gigantic size of her engines. The skylight of
the saloon is formed of stained glass, on which are devices of
the armorial bearings of his Grace the Duke of Sutherland,
of the cities of London and Aberdeen, and of the town of
Inverness, &c. The arrangements are most complete. There
are four elegant state ro,,ms, ladies' cabin, large cabin for
gentlemen, and saloon.: Berths for 80 passengerscan be made
up with every luxury and accommodation. From stem to
stern-post she is 197 feet, her breadth 26 feet, depth 17
feet, engine-room 58 feet long. She was built by Robert
Napier, of the Vulcan Foundry, Glasgow. The Aberdeen
Steam Company have placed her on the London and Inver-
ness station, agreeably to the wise of the northern public.
The company deserves great credit for their sprit and en-
terpiise, and the best thanks of the public are due to them
for placing such a powerful vessel at the command of
those who wish to convey their farm stock and produce to
the London market. The Inverness Courier says :—" Cer-
tainly in elegance and extent of accommodation no vessel
at all equal to this has ever been engaged in our northern
trade." The vessel is also a fair specimen of the genius and
perseverance of the citizens of Glasgow. Mr. Willoughby,
the manager, and Captain Anderson, and other officers of the
company, were most attentive in conducting the visitors who
were anxious to see this magnificent iron steamer.
SOUTHAMPTON, MONDAT..--.A. guard of honour ar-
rived by railway this morning from Gosport, to welcome the
gallant Sir Harry Smith, who is hourly expected in the
Ripon steam-ship. It is in contemplation to give a grand
entertainment to the gallant general on his landing, by the

public authorities.
REscuE OF LIVES.—The Royal Victoria steam-
ship, on Friday morning last, while on her passage from Lon-
don to Leith, observed a schooner off the Dudgeon, bearing
a signal of distress. Although at the time it was blowing a
terrible gale from the north-west, the Royal Victoria imme-
diately bore down upon her, and discovered that it was the
Sarah, of Yarmouth, front Shields for that port, heavily
laden with stones, and in a sinking state, baying sprung a
leak during the gale.. The life-boat of the steamer was in-
stantly launched, and five of her crew having gallantly
volunteered to board the schooner, at imminent hazard to
themselves, the whole hands, consisting of the master, mate,
and two seamen, were rescued from their perilous situation.
They were much exhausted from pumping the vessel, which
sl-ortly afterwards went down. They, along with their de-
liverers, were hauled on board the Royal Victoria by ropes ;
and the last of them had only got safely on deck when a sea
swept away the life-boat, which was thrown under the
paddle-viheel of the steamer and knocked to pieces.—Dur-
ham aronide.