The Sun.
London, England, 1824-10-09 00:00:00

THE LONDON 3IARITIME INSTITUTION.

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On Thursdayi, the Anniversary Meeting of this
excellent Institution was held at the Merchant Seamans' Office,
when the Members. proceeded to the election of Officers for dip
ensuing year. After that, and the transaction of other busi-
ness connected solely with the Institution, the Members ad.
)(Rimed to the London Tavern, where they enjoyed an elegant
dinner. About five o'clock Admiral Lord Viscount Tomtit;
TON entered the great room, accompanied by the Stewards, and
took the Chair.
The object of this Charity is toprovide for aged and distressed
lsiaVt9dows, and Families. It has been
established Mariners,
40 years, and must flourish as long as
es h tn
e a r their;y
British enterpize brings home the wealth of all other nations:
A more meritorious cltea than those whose relief is centemplated
by this Institution cannot be conceived. By them commerce
is advanced ; and knowledge, through them, extended to every
climate and to every share.
Aner dinner Non ~dais Domine ! was chaunted in admirable
style by Messrs. Taylor, Broadhurst, Goulden and Clarke.
The first toast wits, of course ` the King.'—gong, God save
the King ;' and The Royal Family.'—Glee, Awake the
Lyre!'
'rhe De;:e of York and the Army.' Sang—' The Wonders
of the World,' Mr. Taylor.
The next tout, ' Duke of Clarence and the Navy.'—
' Rule Britannia' sung in parts ; Mr. Goulden singing the first
stanza, Mr. Broadhurst the next, and in the last, the whole of
the vocalists joined, the company enthusiastically mingling in
the chorus.
The NoULE CHAIR HAN said, the next toast was the occa-
sion which brought them together that day, and therefore he
would give it himself; ' the London Maratime Institution,
and success to it.' Drank with three times three, anti deafening
applause.
Lime CHAIRMAN then announced that the Secretary would
read to them an account. of the origin and progress of the
Society.
The SECRETARY then stated:that the Institution originated
ut a Meeting of the Amicable Society of the Owners Mem-
ters of Ships belonging to the Port of London, on the 12th of
October 1790, when it was resolved to establish a fund for the
relief of decayed Master Mariners and their Families, under the
denomination of the London Maritime Institution ; the indi.
viduals who constituted it, first members, subscribing ten gui-
neas each, and exerting themselves to obtain subscriptions from
Honorary Members, who were principally connected with Ship-
ping. The progress of the Society was very slow until 1800,
when a grant of land on Bow-Common, from the Lord of the
Manor of Stepney, was obtained, in order to erect some houses
for the residence of the immediate objects of this Institution,
and sufficient subscriptions were obtained to enable time Coin.
mittee to build, in 1804, eight houses, the occupants of which
being allowed 10/. a year each, for their lives, with some other
allowances. After the erection of these Alms-houses, the So-
ciety became more generally known, anti further subscriptions
having been received in aid of the Building Fund, four more
houses were built in 11110, and endowed on the same footing as
the former. The ground belonging to the Institution is suf-
ficiently extensive for building at least twenty more houses, and
every exertion will be made to accomplish so desirable an end ;
for which purpose several subscriptions have been recently
made to the Building Fund.
The Pensioners resident in the Alm-houses are twelve in
number, and receive amnially among them 1201. The Out.
pensioners arc thirty, and receive each 101. a_year, together
3001.—besides which, occasional relief is given to decayed
members who are out of employment. The funds of the an.
ciety consist of 9,900/. 3 per cent. Consols, and annual Sub-
scriptions and Donationa from Honorary Members ; but from
the increasing demands on the Institution, its annual income
does not keep pace with its expenditure, and there is now a
deficiency for the last year of 174. The Report concluded
with a strong appeal to the Masters of Ships to eontribute to
the funds of the Society while in their power, and to those re-
spectable individuals who constituted the Honorary Members
of the Institution.
Mr. C. RicuartEsox then rose, and said, it was customary
to drink die health of their Chairman. It fell to him, and
though others might provie it in a much more satisfactory
milliner, yet it gave him an opportunity of publicly declaring
how deeply they and the Charity were indebted to hint. He had
had the Honour of his Lordship's acquaintance for above, thirty
rears, and he had ever found him the first in charitable acts.
Phis, the lists of most charities in the country would prove ;
and as he never left tiny thing unfinished which he had en-
gaged in, these could not be a stronger reason for hopes of suc-
cess in this undertaking. ! Ilia Lordship had been, as it were,
brought up in the bosom of Neptune, and had partiCularly
shewn himself the friend of mercantile seamen.
The health of the Chairman was then drank with three times
three, and great applause,
which was redoubled when his Lord-
The CHAIRMAN said, the very
ship rose.
his health had been proposed by his manner in which
is very old and sincere friend,
and the way in which it had been received, deserved his wannest
thanks. After 33 years of actual service, he had received the
rtaini
tlhiekye this if they
greatest friendship, hospitality, and assistance front the Com-
wanders of the .'Merchant Service. Could he then be indif-
ferentto
thoughto
hiselie a
tptretiTtfaenr
ei tey
woof
shev:tit
any tiro
by substantial prowls of their support of the London Maritime
Institution.--(Great applause.)
Glee—" We be three poor Mariners."
The CHAIUMAN then said, he had to propose the Trinity
Corporation, many of whose Members would have been pre-
bent had it not been their Board-day.—(Drank with three tunes
three, and the greatest applause.)
G ou
Song" Life's like a Ship in constant Motion."--by Mr.
lden.—(Sung in the most delightful strain, and followed
by unbounded applause.)
The CHAIIotAN announced the health of Mr. Snodgrass,
who had subscribed 100/., and whose modesty alone hinder-
ed him from being preaent.—( Drank with three tittles three,
and the greatest applause.)
The Utuatiestasr then gave the health of one• of the earliest
friends of the InatitutiOn, George Jowl, Esq., their Treasurer,
to whom they were much indebted.—Drank with three times
three, and much applause.
Glee—" The Dutchman's draught."
Mr. ATCHESON proposed the health of a Lady, whose
seventh annual subscription of 10/. they had had the honour
of receiving that day, and whose husband and family had been
groat contributors to die Institution. There were other Ladies
who had befriended the Institution ; and in the hope of drawing
mere Ladle* to assist them, he would give time health of "Mrs.
Robert Curling, and the other Ladies Subscribers."—Drank
with three times three, and the most animating applause.
Song--" Kelvin Grove," most touchingly and pathetically
run); by Mr. liroadlwrst.
ho next toast was; " The Shipping Interest," with three
times three, and the most tremendous applause.
Glee—" Ye t kntlemen of England."
Mr. ATCHEioN, having obtained permission of the Chair.
man, gave, " The Vest India Shipping Interest, the Com.
sanders in the Trade, and better times to them."—Drank witl

three times three, and the loudest applause.
Song, ' John Inderson my Joe I' M r.Broadhurst.
Mr. C.H. TURNER had to offer to them the health of Capt.
IV. Young,' who, with his family, had patronised the Institu-
tion. They all knew, better than he did, the eminent services
which he had rendered to the maritime Interests in his particu-
lar department (the Transport Servithe). The toast was drank
with three times three,
minutes. and great applause continued for some

Capt. Youwci thanked them, with feelings of deep gratitude.
He had been half a century at sea, and having been first in the
Merchant Service, then in the Navy
and last in the Transport Service,
thing that beloned
ac
Service, he could not but feel Tar the poor seamen, and every
vrlntd ,v,, gto the lea service of the counyg. jle
7' 4Lit.i.c34 it" Writ I,,m,nuLtun--urcu; appiit •
Song, ' I Jack,' Mr. (Gulden.
The Secretary then read the names of the Additional Sub
scribers, when it appeared that the total amount received this
day was 5181-ss• Among them were the names of theTollow-
ing Individuals :

Lord Torrington, an Additional Subscription
The Trinity-Corporation - -
Thomas Snodgrass, Esq. - -
James Walker, Errs.. . -
Captain John Bryant - - -
Captain Thomas Annan - -
John 13ayly, Esq. . . -
Messrs. Ciilmore and Richardson •
NViMaul Curling, Jun. Esq., Additional
Frederick Hodgson, Esq., M.P. ditto
C. 'Richardson, Esq. ditto
Captain W. Voting, R.N. :ditto
Messrs. Malden and Co. - -
Charles if. Turner, Esq. - -
Mrs. R. Curling, ,(Annual) • -
N. Dotnet, Jan. Esq. . - -
The Reverend Anthony S. A.tcheson -
Thomas England, Esq. - -
Curling, Young and Co. - -
Johnston and Meabtun - -
'The Sun, Evening Paper - - -
Harry Cooke, ?Esq. _ -
John Locke, Esq. - • -
Fraser, littlish, and Co. - •
Thomas Wait); Esq. Adtlitiollid 9.

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And Sundry Subscribers of 1 and 2 guineas each 120 0 0
The CHAIRMAN then gave, The Visitors, and many thanks
to them for their attendance.' Three times three.
Song, The steam Packet,' Mr. Taylor. Sung with great
applause.
Captain YOUNG gave the health of the Stewards, at the head
of whom was their Noble Chairman, and who consequently
could not propose the toast himself.
Mr. ATcliEsoi4, on the part of the Cliaiiman, himself', and
the other Stewards, returned thanks, trusting that the Institu-
tion would continue to flburish,,af which there could be no
doubt if they continued their exertions in its siipporilia-Cireat
applause. _

tiles, "ro all ye Ladies now on Land.'
The CHAIR BEAN then gave the heaiths of the Stewards elect.
Mr. C. H. TURNER returned thanks on behalf of his brother
Stewards, and hoped they would be as able and zealous as
those of this year.
The next toast was, The health of the Medical Gentlemen
of the Institution,' Messrs. Harkness and Son.
Mr. HARKNESS, jun., returned thanks.
Duct, 0, Albion V.—Messrs. Broadhurst and Taylor.
The next toast was, ' Committee, and the other Officers.'
Drank with three times three.
Mr. A TCHESON gave, The health of Lady Torrington
and her family.'—Drank with three times three, and tremendous
applause.
The CHAIRMAN said, the unexpected compliment paid to
Lady Torrington should be faithfully made known to her.—
Deeply impressed with their kindness and conviviality, be
now took his leave of them, and retired.
Mr. ATCHESON, at the request of the Meeting, then took
the Chair for the remainder of the evening, which was spent
in conviviality and the promotion of good fellowship and true
charity. The Meeting was very numerously attended.

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE.

OXFORD, OCT. B.—On Thursday the 7th inst. the nomina.

Lion of a Vice-Chancellor for the ensuing year, by the Righ
lion. Lord Grenville, Chancellor of the University, was up.
proved in full Convocation; the Rev. (leo. Win

Hall, D. I)., Master of Pembroke College, resigned the Vice.
Chancellorship, and the Rev. R. Jenkyns, D. D., Master of I3al-
liol College, was invested with that office with the usual for-
malities, and nominated his Pro-Vice-Chancellors, viz., the
Rev. George William Hall, D.D. Master of Pembroke Col-
lege ; the Rev. John Collier Jones, D.D. Rector of Exeter
College; the Rev. Geo. Rowley, D.D. Master of University
College; and the Rev. Ashhurst Turner Gilbert, D.D. Prin.
cicipal of Brazenose College.

Congregations will be holden for the purpose of granting
Graces, and conferring Degrees, on the following days in the
ensuing► Term, viz.—October 11, 21; November 4, 11, 13,'25 ;
December 2,9, 17.

ECCLESIASTICAL PRErEII.3IENTS.
The Rev. George Alusgrave, M.A. of Brazenose College,
in this University, has been nominated Assistant Minister to
the new District Church of All Souls, St. Mary-le-bone, by
the Rev. John flume Spry, 111. A. of Oriel College, one of the
University Select Preachers for the present year; and, by his
Majesty's late appointment, Minister of the above-mentioned
Benefice.

Thaight lion. Lord Tyneham has been pleased to appoint
the Rev. Thomas Dyer, M.A. late of St. John's College, Cam-
bridge, one of Lordship's Domestic Chaplains.
The Rev. John Lewis, %I.A. Chaplain to the Duke of Sus.
sex, to hold by dispensation the Rectory of Rivenhall, on the
presentation of C. C. Western, Esq. with the Rectory of In-
gatestone, and the perpetual Curacy of Buttsbury annexed.
Rev. Wyndham Jeane Goodden, ILA. to the Rectory of
Nether-Compton, with the Rectory of Over-Compton annexed,
Dorset, void by the resignation of the Rev. Thomas Hobson,
on the presentation of Robert Godden, Esq.
Rev. I. Bare, to the Vicarage of Liddington, Wilts, vacant
by the cession of the Rev. It. Taylor.
The following Gentlemen of this University were ordained
by the Lord Bishop of Lincoln, at Buckden, on Sunday the
Nth ult. :

DEacoxs.—William Home, 8.A., Christ Church; Robert
Shepherd, ILA., Queen's College; Thomas Pindar Pantin,
ILA., ditto ; Benjamin It. Perkins, 8.A., Lincoln College;
James Lveieigh, 8.A., Worcester College ; Henry Edwards
Shaw, 13. A., ditto. .

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Pn FATS.—Pennyman Warton 'Worsely, 8.A., St. Alban.
all ; Henry George Talbot, ILA., Student of Christ Church

THE BECKENHAM MURDER..

ON-TrA L.L.—Yeste rday Thomas Coombs was
brought up for a final examination, charged on suspicion of hav-
ing shot James Morgan, at Langley Park, the seat of Emanuel
Goodhart, Esq. on the rith of August last. There were on the
Bench, besides L. B.A LLEY, Esq. before whom thechargeagainst
the prisoner has been so carefully investigated, a number of other
Magistrates of the county. Mr. Goodhart attended, as also did
the whole of the witnesses against Coombs, to the number of 25.
'The prisoner, on being placed at the bar, looked considerably
better in health than he did on the previous examinations ; and
his conduct in Horsemonger-lane Gaol, since his apprehension,
was described by Mr. Warlters, the Governor of the Prison, to
be extremely correct and decorous.—Mr. ALLEN now directed
that the depositions of all the witnesses in the case should be
read over.—The evidence, which is of great length, and which
has been minutely taken down by
.Mr. Staples, the Clerk, was
accordingly read aloud by that Gentleman in the presence of all
the parties.—Hall the head constable, and Glennon the officer,
who have been so active and zealous in the dinharge of their duty
in this case, stated that there were some more witnesses present,
whose evidence against the prisoner was of great importance.--
William Keywood, a labouring man, residing at Hayes, in
Kent, then deposed, that on Wednesday afternoon, the 6th inst.
he went into a field, belonging to Mr. Goodhart, on a farm
caned Stone Farm ; as he was standing under a tree taking
shelter from the rain, he perceived the butt-end of a gun
under some hushes. He proceeded to examine it, and for
that purpose drew out the charge, which consisted of shot and
slugs, which charge he immediately afterwards returned
into the . gun. Witness having a knowledge of the murder
that had been committed in Langley Park, instantly took
away the gun to Mr. Goodhart's house, and gave it to Glen.
non the Officer, who happened to be down there at the time.
George Lyon, Mr. Goodhart's gardener, stated, that when
the last witness brought the gun to his master's house, he im-
mediately recognised it as having belonged to the deceased,
James Morgan, and was stolen from the seed-house in Mr.
Goodhart's garden, on the night of the oth of May, when the
hot-house ie the grounds was robbed of eleven pine-apples. It
will be recollected, that on the morning of the 10th of May,
the prisoner offered ten pine-apples for sale at the shop of Mr.
James Stock, in Orange-court, Kennington-lane, which cir-
ciinistanee ultimately led to his apprehension.—The gun was
here produced, an also Identified by Mr. Tyler and Mr.
Green, two farmers of Bexley, who stated that it was the
same gun they observed in a wood called Westwood, near
Shooter's Bill, hidden under some leaves, but which they left
In the place where they first had seen it, in order that they might
apprehend the person who came to take it away. However the
gun was removed from that spot in the course of the night, and
was not heard of since, until the witness Keywood picked it up
in the manner described.-111r. Goodhart examined the gun, and
stated that he was convinced it was that which he had fre.
quently seen in the possession of Jas. Morgan, his late unfor.'
tunate under gardener. The charge was now ordered to be
taken out of the gun by the Magistrate, when a piece of:pakg•
..t.s divvy. yr 42'. _
and exhibited the name of " Watkins" legibly marked in print.
--Glennon now stepped forward, and stated that he had taken
some pieces of paper from the prisoners person, as well as from
his late lodging, which, lie said, he felt a desire to compare
with the wadding taken out of the gun. One of the pieces of
paper thus compared exactly corresponded with the piece of
wadding in the place torn, and had printed upon it " To-
bacconist," underneath the name of Watkins. This circum-
stance, the Magistrate observed, was another strong feature in
the charge against the prisoner, who was then fully committed
to the next Assizes at Maidstone for trial, for the wilful murder
of James Morgan ; and all the witnesses were bound over to
prosecute.

LOGAN ROCK.—It is with a great deal-or plea.
sure that we are enabled to inform the curious and the lovers
of antiquity, that an attempt is at last being made to restore
this celebrated stone to its former pinnacle of wonder and
surprise. We are aware of there being a diversity of opinion
respecting it, but we hope the majority of our readers will
be gratified to hear that Lieutenant Goldsmith, with a zeal
truly characteristic of the British tar in redeeming past
errors, and ever anxious to please, commenced his operations
on Tuesday last with about thirty able seamen, by landing the
requisite apparatus from boats beneath the cliff.—The weight
of the rock has been recently found to be SEVENTY tons, to
lift which a triangle is erecting over it of proportionate strength,
with tackle, blocks, &c. of the first magnitude. It is only three
feet from its original site, and our best wishes attend their en-
deavours to replace it. It was disturbed on the Bth of April
last.—(Exeter Flying Post.)