The Sun.
London, England, 1867-06-19 00:00:00

WELLINGTON COLLEGE.

Yesterday was Speech-day at this College, and,
as is always the case on these occasions, a large
and fashionable assemblage of visitors went down
to attend it. A special train was started from
Charing-cross, under the charge of Mr. J. P.
Knight, the superintendent of the line, and by this
his Royal Highness Prince Arthur, accompanied
by Lord Derby, and attended by Major Elphin-
stone, proceeded to Wellington College, which was
reached soon after 11, and the visitors immediately
proceeded to the building, being met at the Queen's
Gate by the Head Master, the Rev. E. W. Benson,
D.D., and the Assistant Masters, Mr. H. W. Eve,
M.A., Rev. A. Carr, M.A.., Rev. C. W. Penny,
M.A., Rev. T. 11. Freer,
M.A., F. Griffith, M.A.,
Rev. J. W. Spurling, M.A., Rev. S. N. Tebbs,
M.A., Rev. J. D. Lister, 8.A., Rev. J. 11. Marriot,
8.A., Rev. J. T. Bramston, 8.A., M. W. Charn-
ley, 8.A., Mr. J. E. Nixon, M.A., &c. His Royal
Highness was at once conducted by Lord Derby and
the Head Master into the spacious hall of the col-
lege, which, as usual on these occasions, was pro-
fusely and most tastefully decorated with flowers
and evergreens. At the upper end was the fine por-
trait of the Prince Consort, the great patron of the
college, with the frame entwined with laurel wreaths
and flowers. Large as is the hall it was soon filled,
and before the proceedings commenced every part
of it was thronged.
The HEAD MASTER said the first prize to be given
was the Queen's Medal, a most distinguished one,
and one which the Prince Consort was anxious
should represent the character of the Wellington
College boys.
The statute on which the prize was founded was
brought into the hall by Mr. Lyne, the Steward. It
is engrossed and framed, and bears the Queen's
autograph. This statute, which was then read by
the Head Master, states that her Majesty had been
pleased to declare her intention of presenting a gold
medal annually for good conduct to the scholars of
Wellington College. By the establishment of this
prize she desired to hold up to the admiration of the
students, and to their emulation, as far as they are
capable of emulating such virtues and great quali-
ties of the hero and statesman in whose and to
whose memory the College had been instituted. It
was not beyond the power of any boy to exhibit
cheerful submission to superior, unselfish good fel-
lowship with equals, independence and self-respect
with the strong, and kindness and protection to
the weak, and a readiness to forgive offences
towards himself, and to conciliate the differ-
teinocnesto of others
andthe rs
;and, above all, fearless
unflinchingdevo-
tion truthfulness. lie who
displayed all or any of those qualities would have so
Queen's Medal had been awarded
this
far trod in the steps of the great Duke.
The HEAD MASTER having read this part of the
statuytee,arsatiod
Atirhe.
Buchanan (major), son of Sir A.
Buchanan, ambassador at St. Petersburgh. He
thought he might say that pleasant as it had always
been to assign that medal to the most deserving
candidate, the Master and Preceptors never awarded
distinguished by great simplicity and ear-
nestness it with more pleasure and satisfaction than on this
occasion. Mr. Buchanan had shown much energy,
and been
when cl
about his work, and had admirably
done his duty while at the College. Beyond ail
that also he had displayed much independence and
isti n
kindness towards those who were younger than him-
self, doing everything he could to assist them in
taking the right path when entering the College.
He felt sure that all the boys would. bear witness
that Buchanan well deserved the prize he was about
to receive.
Great cheering followed these remarks, during
which Mr. Buchanan advanced and received the
prize from the hands of Prince Arthur, who addressed
a few congratulatory words to him.
The next prize given was Lord Derby'sgift, gained
by Mr. Irvin (son of a deceased officer, who highly
distinguished himself in the Peninsular war, for
which he received a medal and nine clasps).
The HEAD MASTER said this prize was founded, as

many present were aware, from the proceedsof Lord
Derby's translation of Homer, and it would remain
for ever as an expression of bis lordship's kindness
and lore towards the school. This would be al-

ways one of the most interesting prizes--diligence
and good qualities only being sought for. He fully
believed that he should never have the oppor-
tunity of presenting to Lord Derby any one who
would better deserve it than Irwin. There were
some interesting
Points about this matter, for Lord
Derby, when Lord Stanley, extended to Irwin's
father marks of approval while placed in difficult
circumstances in Western Australia, and the re-
collection of the noble lord's kindness had so re-
mained with the family that it had been Irwin's
devoted wish to receive some mark of approbation
from Lord Derby, and it was reserved for him just
as he was leaving
school to receive Lord Derby's
gift. (Loud cheers.)
Lord DERBY, in presenting the prize to Irwin,
said he felt the greatest possible pleasure that Irwin
should be the first recipient of the prize, which he
hoped was only the beginning of a series of annual
gifts. It afforded him great satisfaction to award
the prize to Dlr. Irwin, partly on his own part, and
partly b:cause he was rewarding a most distia-
guished officer, who had served his country
with the greatest credit. It was most satis-
factory to hear from Dr. Benson that
from the period Irwin entered the College in
1861 to the present time he had eminently distin-
guished himielf for study, good conduct, and unre-
mitting industry, which were the qualities--not
brilliant talents—they desired to stimulate, encou-
rage, and reward, and he believed he should never
bestow it more worthily than at present. Ile trusted
that Irwin would carry with him through the Uni-
versity which he was about to • enter, and through
the whole course of his
life, the same conduct he
had shown there, and that he would always acknow-
ledge the benefit he had derived from the Welling-
ton College. Ile would at least have the satisfac-
tion of feeling that he had done his part by availing
himself of the fullest advantages which he had de-
rived from the institution he had passed through.
The HEAD MASTER said the next award was the

Prince Consort's History Prize, presented by his
Royal Highness the Prince Arthur, which had been
gained by Nugent acc. Graham, and the subject of
the essay was, " The Simultaneous Advance of
Monarchical Power and Religious Liberty under
the Tudors," an extract from which was read by
Nugent, and Prince Arthur presented the prize.
The prizes having been presented and the speeches
delivered, the National Anthem was sung, and
cheers were given for Prince Arthur. The proceed-
ings in the hall passed off admirably, and at their
close the whole party proceeded by a covered way
to a marquee, beneath which luncheon was pro-
vided. The Head Master presided, being supported
on the right by Prince Arthur, Mr. Cox, and Major
Elphinstone, and on the left by the Earl
of Derby, Lord Normanby, and Lord Alfred Paget.
The tables were adorned by some of the choicest
flowers from the conservatories of Mr. Walter, of
Bear wood.

The HEAD MASTER gave "The Health of her
Majesty," remarking upon the de4 interest her
Majesty had always shown in the welfare of the in-
stitution. He felt sure that all present would be
glad to hear that it was the Queen's intention to
visit the college privately before long. (Cheers.)
" The Health of Prince Arthur" having been next
given,

Dr. BENSON proposed " The Health of the Go-
vernors of the College," whom he thanked for their
watchful care over everything affecting the inte-
rests of the college, alluding especially to the de-
voted services of Lord Derby, who was never absent
from a meeting of the Governors, except on one oc-
casion, when kept at home by ill-health, and had
always been present on speech days. (Loud
cheers.)

Lord DERBY returned thanks on behalf of the
Government, and proposed " The Health of Dr.
Benson," to whom the success of the college was
mainly attributable.

Dr. BENSON acknowledged the compliment, and
bore high testimony to the valuable aid he derived
from the assistant masters.

The company then left the tent and visited the
chapel, Mr. Edmonds giving a recital on the chapel
organ. The programme included selections from
Haydn, Batiste, Hesse, Beethoven, and Bach. The
Head Master afterwards escorted Prince Arthur
and Lord Derby through the grounds, pointing out
the numerous improvements effected during the
past year. The College is at present full, and
now ranksamong the foremost of our public schools.
The special train left at a quarter to four o'clock,
conveying the distinguished party back to Charing-
cross.

The day's proceedings were altogether successful
and gratifying alike to the governors, the masters,
and the parents, a considerable number of the latter
being present.

THE MARCHOF TIE MILITIA THROUGH

LONDOX.

At a meeting of the Court of Aldermen yesterday,
under the presidency of the Lord Mayor,
Mr. Alderman and Colonel WILSON, availing
himself of a question being put with reference to
a matter of routine, claimed the indulgence of the
court while he expressed himself with reference to a
matter which had not only engaged the public mind
within the last few days, but which was also per-
sonal to himself. After explaining the custom with
respect to regiments marching through London, and
mentioning some correspondence which had taken
place with the Government on the subject, Mr. Al-
derman Wilson said the question had been referred
to the Committee of Privileges, and he would now
read a letter on the subject.
The LORD MAYOR (interposing) said that as the
subject had been referred to a Committee of Privi-
leges, including the letter alluded to, it would be
irregular now to deal with it. That letter had been
addressed to him, and it was now in the hands of
the committee. That being so, it was with the
committee to deal with it ; if it had remained in his
own hands he should know how to act in the
matter.

Mr. Alderman WILSON said that, acquiescing in
the views taken by the Lord Mayor, he would sur-
render his proposition for a reference to this sub-
ject to the Committee of Privileges, but in doing
so he hoped to be permitted, as he should not
be out of order, to refer to what had taken place on
last Monday week, on the occasion of the regiment
he had the honour to command passing through the
City to the West-end for inspection. In this case
the Government had not applied to the Lord Mayor
for permission for the regiment to march through
the City; but he (Alderman Wilson), in order to
prevent by the contemplated march any interference
with the traffic of the City, had put himself in com-
munication with the Commissioner of the City
Police as to the route by which the regiment would
march. In consequence, the commissioner had made
all the necessary arrangements, and the result was
that the march did not interfere in the slightest de-
gree with the traffic of the City on the day in ques-
tion. Observations had been made upon him, as
the officer in command on Monday week, and it
had been said that in the march the regiment had
been accompanied by "roughs," who came from the
east-end of the town ; and it had been said that he
(Colonel Wilson), being in command, ought to have
told off a portion of his men to prevent the outrages
which were complained of. He begged to say that
it was not Until the regiment reached the park that
the crowd had congregated to any extent, and even
then it would have been absurd if he had attempted
to detach a portion of his men to act as constables
when the outrages broke out. If he had done so
there must have been bloodshed ; for, with rifles
in their hands and with bayonets fixed, the at-
tempt to capture the assailants must have ended
in the way he had suggested. And even if his
men had made a capture, where were they to
take them to in the absence of police officers to re-
ceive the charge? It was absurd to think of detach-
ing a military body in aid of the civil power, and of
this he had had some experience when he served
the office of sheriff in the year 1833. At that time
a certain number of shopkeepers had formed them-
selves into an association, with chairman, treasurer,
secretary, and other officials, for the purpose of
declaring a determined resistance .to the pay-
ment of the Crown taxes ; and for this the associa-
tion had bound themselves on oath. Exchequer
writs were issued to enforce payment ; but the
officers of the sheriffs were unable to levy, for as
soon as a seizure was made a mob assembled, the
vans in which the goods had been laden were
destroyed, and the property rescued. In con-
sequence the sheriffs were sent for to the Home-
office, and Lord Melbourne, then Home Secretary,
informed them that if their officers could not exe-
cute the process of the court, they must do so them-
selves, adding that there was a strong police force
to whom they might apply, and that in a few hours
they would be aided by 10,000 soldiers. His
(Alderman Wilson's) colleague in the then shrievalty
refused to act upon any such directions, and he
(Alderman Wilson) undertook the duty ; but on

leaving the council he was told by Lord Melbourne
who had called him back, that if in the course of
the proceedings any life was lost he (Alderman
Wilson) would be held responsible. Thus if, avail-
ing himself of the body he held in his command,
he had detached men as suggested, and a mis-
chance had ensued, he (Alderman Wilson) might
have been put on his trial at the Old Bailey on a
charge of manslaughter, if not of murder. In

conclusion he begged to add that the conduct of the
officers and men on the occasion to which he ad-
verted had been most creditable.
Mr. Alderman SIDNEY moved to refer the whole
matter to the Committee of Privileges, which had
been already spoken of, inasmuch as Mr. Alderman
and Colonel Wilson had been attacked not only in
the public papers, but also in the House of
Commons. It was time the War Department
should take some steps with regard to the regula-
tions by which commanding officers should be
guided iu such emergencies, and he therefore should
move that the matter be referred to a committee to
inquire and report thereon.
Sir F. G. MOON seconded the motion.
Mr. Alderman ROSE suggested that all difficulties
in such a matter had been met by the recent in-
structions issued to militia and volunteer command-
ing officers by the War-office, and he bore testi-

mony to the judgment displayed by Alde;man and
Colonel Wilson on the occasion in question.

Mr. Alderman SALomoNs remarked that he had
read with the utmost satisfaction the letter addressed
to one of the papers by Mr. Alderman Wilson, and
he was further gratified by the statement he had
made to the court. To-day or next day a question
would be put to the Government by Mr. Owen
Stanley in the House of Commons, and that being
so, he wished Mr. Alderman Sidney to withdraw his
motion.

Mr. Alderman SIDNEY assented to do so, and
thus the matter terminated for the present.

SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS.

TIMES.—The House of Commons is rushing
towards the end of the Reform Bill. Its progress
is perhaps too swift to be altogether circumspect,
but it proceeds with a rapidity which betrays a
sense of unsteadiness, a feeling of uncertainty as
to what might be the consequence were a pause to
occur in its career. The truth is that the house is

becoming demoralised. It has been taxed almost
beyond its powers ; it has attempted feats which
only the strongest brain can bear, and if it stagger
and totter to and fro we need be at no loss to ac-

count for its apparently unreasonable vacillation.
On Monday evening, to the surprise of all men, the
proposal to couple together the Universities of Lon-
don and Durham came on for decision. The sug-
gestion had never been made before the previous
Thursday. Often and often —in every Reform Bill,
indeed, known to the present generation—has it
been recommended that the University of London
should be erected into a Parliamentary constituency.
It mattered not whether Whig, Tory, or Coalition
Ministry brought in a bill, this was certain to be
contained in it. The bill of the present session fol-
lowed recognised precedents. The graduates of the
University of London were so accustomed to the
promise of enfranchisement that they took the boon
as a matter of course, and never disquieted them-
selves about its realisation. Last Saturday, how-
ever, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for the first
time, suggested that Durham should be united to
London. The proposal was so audacious that no
one thought it serious, and when, on Monday night,
it came on unexpectedly for discussion, and the
Government carried the first step in obtaining a
vote of the committee that the word " University"
should be struck out for the purpose of inserting
" Universities," Mr. Lowe made an unanswerable
appeal for delay before going further. It was
thought that before yesterday afternoon the Govern-
ment would see the prudence of withdrawing from
their ill-considered proposal, but when the com-
mittee resumed their functions at two o'clock they
were determined to abide by their suggestion. Then
ensued a series of conflicting decisions which said
little for the discretion with which the business of
the committee was conducted. The proposal to in-
sert the word " universities" in place of " univer-
sity," discarded on Monday night, was carried by a
majority of 1-226 to 225. So far the Government
was successful. The proposal to add "and Durham"
to " London" was rejected by a majority of 8-
231 to 226—. and thus on the main paint the Govern-
ment was defeated. The re3ult is that, in defiance of

grammar, but in obedience to good sense, the House
of Commons has determined that the new University
member shall be elected by the " Universities of
London," and nothing more. The end is fortunate,
and we should congratulate ourselves upon it unre-
servedly were it not too evidently a matter of chance.
As for the grammar, what matters it ? The house of
Commons may apply to itself the language of Sigis-
mund, King of the Romaas, and claim to be super
grammaticum. If need be, the wording of the clause
can be altered on the Report, or by the House of
Lords, but if the Commons would perpetuate a
monument of their own omnipotence and their own
caprice they will retain the practical absurdity just
to show what they can do. The amazement with
which the suggestion made on Thursday last that
the Universities of Durham and London should be
grouped together was qualified by incredulity. No
one—not even, we venture to say, those north coun-
try members who, with the praiseworthy exception
of Mr. Trevelyan, voted so compactly together—be-
lieved the proposal was intended to be s,riously acted
upon. What possible principle of union exists between
the two universities? The one is living, the other is if
not dead merely semi-animate; the one is flourishing,
the other is stagnant ; the one is latitudinarian, the
other is denominational. The Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer, unable to deny the contrariety of character
in the two places, ventured to say yesterday that
it was desirable a certain variety should exist in
Parliamentary constituencies. The assertion was, to
say the least, audacious when we remeinb,:r that it
was advanced by a politician whose siaigle aim in
the redistribution of seats has been, as Mr. Lowe
observed, to secure the homogeneity of county con-
stituencies; but a little inconsistency of this kind
is trifling. has not Mr. Disraeli argued against

the proposal to give a third member to Manc
on the ground that the Tower Hamlets are amply
represented by one man, in the same breath that he
proposed to give the Tower Hamlets two additional
members? Apart from the inconsistency, how-
ever, the sophism was transparent. It is desirable
to obtain a diversity of character in the House of
Commons itself, but this end is not to be reached by
coupling discordant elements together in a consti-
tuency returning a single member. It is simply im-
possible that any human being—unless, as Mr.
Bright suggested, the Chancellor of the Exchequer
should himself undertake the task—could represent
at the same time the two Universities of London
and Durham. They exhibit different schools of
thought. The one is an examining corporation,
and its members are united together by the single
bond of ascertained proficiency in any and all sub-
jects within the range of intellectual inquiry.
Formed upon this conception, though it is but of
yesterday, it has a culture of its own, and it num-
' bets 2,000 graduates who have obtained their de-
grees after examinations of at least as high a
standard as is reached in any other University.
Durham may, perhaps, claim to have been founded
by Oliver Cromwell, but for nearly two centuries
after the Restoration it was suppressed, and,
when revived some•thirty years ago, was revived
for the single purpose of religious education, and
was placed under the direct control of an eccle-
siastical body. It would bo as reasonable to add
the students of St. Bees' or of St. Augustine's at
Canterbury, of St. Aidan's, or of any of the nu-
merous Theological Colleges where Literates are
examined, to the graduate of London as
those of Durham. These students might make
excellent voters in other combinations ; but they
would be totally alien from the body to which they
would be allied. Perhaps, however, the most re-
markable incident of yesterday's debate was the ex-
traordinary offer of Mr. Mowbray that the Convo-
cation of Durham would alter its own constitution
if Parliament consented to couple it with London.
The House of Commons, however, though wavering
and uncertain, had still self-respect enough not " to
take a leap in the dark" on a vague suggestion that
the University of Durham might some day alter its
constitution, and rejected the claims of Durham,
careless of grammatical consequences. The discus-
sions of yesterday afternoon must snake every well-
wisher of the House of Commons rejoice that the
debates on the Reform Bill are drawing to a close.
Contradictory decisions within the space of half an
hour, and settlements now one way and now the
other of grave constitutional questions by majorities
of twos and threes, are not reassuring. It is im-
possible not to see that there is too much hazard,
too much chance, too little prescience and fore-
thought in the votes—we will not say the counsels
—of the House of Commons. Already it becomes
a question what will be the complexion of the Re-
form Bill as it finally passes, or perhaps it would be
better to say before the motion is put that it " do
pass" the House of Commons. Must it not betray
such marks of haste, of want of design, or of pre-
meditation that in the interests of good government
it ought to be reviewed before being finally sanc-
tioned ? If sent to the House of Lords with all its
faults upon its head, will that august assembly ven-
ture to prune its excesses and supply its defi-
ciencies ? These are grave and serious questions,
which every member of each branch of the Legisla-
ture will do well to weigh. Only let it be remem-
bered that members of the House of Commons,
having the power to review their own steps, cannot
without cowardice and disgrace throw upon the
House of Lords the responsibility of amendments
which they themselves wish to see made and yet
hesitate to make.

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