The Sun.
London, England, 1846-07-02 00:00:00

THE IRISH SOCIETY.

A dinner, given by this society to compliment the Earl of
Lincoln on his appointment to the Secretaryship of Ireland,
and to which his Lordship was appointed some time since,
when it was but little anticipated be would so soon have to
relinquish the duties of that office, took place yesterday even-
at the Star :and Garter, Richmond. Alderman Humphery,
M.P., Governor of the Society, presided.
Among the guests were the following members of Parlia-
ment:—The Earl of Lincoln, Lord C. Hamilton, Lord Chi-
chester, Sir Charles 'Napier, Sir It. Ferguson, The O'Connor
Don, Mr. Joseph Hume, Mr. Moffatt, Mr. Williame Mr. Kerr,
Mr. Kemble, Mr. Bellew, Mr. F. French, Mr. Bus' feild
AL J. O'Connell, Mr. Grogan, and Mr. Fitzgerald. The Rer.
corder of Derry, Mr. Brewster (the Irish Solicitor-General),
Mr. Walter, Mr. Alsager, Mr. Campbell Foster, Sir W. Mag.
nay, Mr. S. Lover, and Dr. Maunsell, were also amongst
the invited. His Highness Ibrahim Pacha was invited, but
was unable to attend.

After the usual loyal toasts,
The CHAIIMAX proposed "The Army and Navy," asso-
ciating with the latter portion of it the name of Sir C.
Napier, who, in returning thanks, expressed his belief
that the peace which this country now- enjoyed with the
other empires of the world, and the recent settlement of
the Oregon question, was mainly. attributable to the present
efficient state of our navy.
The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the next toast, which wsi
"The Health of the Earl of Lincoln," expressed
and on behalf of the Society, the deepest greatfeli himself
his Lordship's services as Secretary for Ireland; for,t although
differing differing from him upon many political points, he had theh
fullest confidence in his good wishes towards Ireland, and in
his anxiety to serve that country. Mr. O'Connell had testi-
fied his approbation of the Noble Lord's conduct while he was
in office, and though that time was too short to be of much
practical benefit, his intentions would be gratefully remem-
bered by the Irish people.—( Hear, hear.)
Lord LINCOLN said, that as he had accepted the Society's
invitation when Secretary for Ireland, he felt that additional
honour had been paid him by the complimentary manner in
which, he could not say his services, but his intentions, had
been alluded to by the Governor of the Society, now that he
appeared before them, not in an official capacity, but as a
private gentleman and a Member of Parliament. In that ca-
pacity, as well as in any other, he should be proud to testify
his desire for Vie welfare of Ireland.—(Hear, hear.) Without
looking forward to any renewal of the connexion he recently
had with that country, he could assure them he would con-
tinue to fee', as he always had felt, the liveliest interest in
its welfare.—(Hear, hear.) Though now relieved from the
responsibilities of office, he did not forget that lie still re-
tained those which attached to hint as a representative of the
people. He wished to see every spot in Ireland as flourish-
tug and ai populous as that which was posseeeed by the Irish
society. He believed that by education and employment,
by improving land and establishing good farm buildiiii;s, and
by raising the moral condition of the people, that object
might eventually be attained. For that object he should use
his best exertions; and in retiring from office he could as-
sure the Society that his desire to advance the general in-
terests of Ireland would not in the slightest degree diminish.
The CHAIRMAN next gave " Prosperity to Ireland,"
coupling with the toast the health of Lord C. Hamilton,
who conceived that the present state of political affairs
would conduce to that prosperity, particularly if, as he sin-
cerely hoped would be the case, all parties would consent to
bury in oblivion all sectarian prejudices and feelings, and
smite in one common effort for the good of the country.
The Chairman's health was then proposed by Lord LIN-
Corif; and an appropriate acknowledgment having been
made by the worthy Alderman,
The company shortly after retired, much gratified with the
entertainment.

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, JULY 2.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 61; Highest. 72 ; Noon, 71.
BAROMETER, 30.08.—WIND W.; cloudy.