The Sun.
London, England, 1858-03-25 00:00:00

HIGHLAND SuCILTY.

The anniversary of the battle of Alexandria was
celebrated by the members of this society by dining
together at the Freemasons' Tavern, on Monday.
Owing to the unavoidable absence of Lord Saltoun,
the chairman of the day, the meeting was presided
over by The Chisholm, supported by between 90
and 100 gentlemen, amongst whom we observed
the Marquis of Westmeath, Lord H. Gordon, Gen.
M'Neill, Gen. M`Lean, Gen. de la Motte, Sir. J.
Grant, Col. Grove, Sir Digby Neave, Sir G. Hal-
kett, Major Macdonald, Capt. Forbes, R.A,, Capt.
Pounder, Capt. Westley, Major Adair, the Hon.
Major Grant, Dr. Colquhoun, Mr. De Jersey, Mr.
Macelister, of Glenbar, Rev. C. M'Kenzie, Rev.
J. Macbeth, Mr. Lindsay, M.P., Mr. J. F. Camp-
bell of Islay, Mr. F. W. Caldwell, and Mr. J.
Stone, who was accompanied by twelve officers in
the Brazilian navy—viz., Capt. de Almedia Portu-
gal ; Major Stockmeyer ; Copts. F. Fonceca, Mon-
taurey, Pinheiro, Pereira de Cunha, Barros, San toz,
and D. Fonceca ; Lieuts. Peixoto and Gama ; and
Capt. Carneiro da Rocha.
The health of "The Queen," of "The Prince of
Wales, Duke of Rothesay and Lord of the Isles,"
with the rest of the Royal Family, having been
drunk, a special bumper was dedicated to "Tire
health of his Royal Highness the Prince Consort,
Chief of the Highland Society."
" The Army and Navy " was next given, the
Chairman reminding the company that the society
always met to celebrate the anniversary of one
glorious campaign, in which the Highlanders espe-
c;ally distinguished themselves, and that all eyes
were now bent and all attention directed to the
proceedings of a gallant officer at the head of our
army in India, who, with the assistance of truly
British troops, no matter what part of the country
they carne from, would, he doubted not, soon re-
store peace and tranquillity to those distant pos-
sessions. He could not forget the services of the
navy, which had ever been foremost in acts of gal-
lantry, and which had been recently brought into
closer connection with the army than was formerly
the case. The sailor had been looked upon as a
somewhat amphibious animal, neither fish nor
alligator—(lauehter)—and whilst it was always
known that they could fight well by sea, the naval
brigade had recently proved they were equally effi-
cacious on land. (Laughter.)
General M'NEILL having acknowledged the com-
pliment,
The CHAIRMAN gave the "Indian Army and
General De la Motto," who, he reminded the com-
pany, was an old Indian officer who had crossed the
Desert with Sir David Baird to join the immortal
Abercrombie in Egypt.
General DE LA MOTTE replied, and expressed his
confidence that the Anglu-Indian army wou'd
always do its du' y so as to meet with the approba-
tion of their countrymen.
The CHAIRMAN said they were that evening ho-
noured by tee company of several visitors, among
whom were a number of officers in the Braziliau
navy, whom he heartily welcomed amomgA them,
and he was sure the company present would be
glad to drink to the " Brazilian Navy."
The toast having been responded to with High-
land he yours,
Capt. DE A. PORTTGAL said—Mr. Chairman and
gentlemen, I did not know when I entered this room
that I should have the honour of returning thanks
for the toast of "The Brazilian Navy," which has
been so kindly drunk by this honourable company.
Gentlemen, it gives us pleasure to find our 5- rvice
so well looked upon by the British nation, and
peculiar pleasure to find ourselves so well received
by a society of Highlanders. Gentlemen, our na-
tion, our service, has great reason to be grateful to
the Scottish people, because we cannot help recol-
lecting that the implement which organised the
Brazilian navy was a Scotchman. (Cheers.) It
was Lord Cochrane that taught us how to manage
our navy and how to discharge our duty. We do
not attempt to do more ; but it is our utmost en-
deavour to copy the example which that distin•
guished British officer and noble Scotchman set us.
(Applause.) I very much regret that the Brazilian
Minister at present in this country is not present
this evening, as I am sure he would have much
better acknowledged the compliment which you
have paid to the Brazilian navy, and through them
the Brazilian nation, than I have done. I have,
however, to request you will accept my thanks, and
those of my colleagues, for the honour you have
done us. (Cheers.)
The " Memory of the officers and men who fell
at Alexandria, and in other climes," having been
drunk in solemn silence, the Chairman gave the
healthy of those gallant men who, having taken
part in the campaign in India, were still preserved
to their country, for which the Marquis of We3t-
meath briefly and appropriately expres-ed his ac-
knowledgments.
The health of the Chairman, of the Ladies, and
various other toasts, were drunk ; the Queen's
piper, the band of the Royal Caledonian Asylum,
Mr. George Genge, and some gentlemen in the
company, tending by their exertions to enliven the
proceedings, and when our reporter left the ladies
from the gallery had just been introduced into the
body of the room, and dancing commenced with
the Highland fling, in which it was evident the
ladies were not quite so practised as their military
parteers.

We s'.aould not omit to state that, amongst the
;oasts, one was specially drunk to the success of

;he Caledonim Asylum for the education and main

tenaoce of the en of 11.:ghland parents be-
longing to the army, navy, or marine services,
which was originally established through the lust; u-
mentality of this society—the Chairman reminding
the company that the jubilee festival would take
place on the 7th of ',lay, and inviting every gen-
tleman present to meet him on that occasion, ac-
companied by as many friends as could be induced
to lend their aid in supporting such a truly national
and valuable institution.

THE MURDER IN itoRPH DEVON.