The Sun.
London, England, 1858-07-20 00:00:00

THE ROYAL VISIT TO CHERBODRGE

It is now definitely arranged that her Majesty is
to be accompanied, on the occasion of her visit to
the imperial dockyard and arsenal of Cherbourg,
by such of her "faithful Commons" as may find it
convenient to undertake the voyage.
A committee of members has been formed to
make the necessary arrangements, and it is pro-
posed that the legislative wisdom should assemble
at Southampton on the evening of this day fort-
night (the 3d of August), when a vessel belonging
to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Packet
Com-
pany will be in readiness to convey it to the
French coast. The committee, having a disagree-
able recollection of the scanty accommodation pro-
vided for members ofthe House of Commons on the
occasion of the memorable review at Spithead, two
years since, resolved to charter a vessel on their
own account, and thus be entirely independent of
the Admiralty. An application was consequently
made to the Peninsular and Oriental Company for
the use of one of their magnificent fleet of passenger
steamers, and the company in the handsomest
manner, not only promised a vessel, but declined
to accept any remuneration whatever for the hire
of it. The only charge, therefore, which hon.
members will he expected to defray is that for
maintenance during the trip, which is to extend
over three dassat least.
The majority
of members having left town, it is
not probable that more than 200 excursionists will
avail themselves of the invitation ; but from these
may be gleaned the dements of a pleasant party.
As at present proposed, members aro to find their
wsy to Southampton on the evening of the 3d
August, where dinuer4'will be provided on their ar-
rival. Tile party will sleep on b: and that night,
and the vessel will sail t an early hour in the
morning, returning from Cherbourg on the follow-
ing Friday evening.
Captain Gosset, the Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms,
is entrusted with the preparations, and has sent a
circular, of which the following is a copy, to all the
members of the house now in town :--

" House of Common) July 17, 1858.
"Sir,—Toe committee for superintending the
arrangements for the visit of members of the
House of Commons to Cherbourg have requested
me to infirm you that a ticket of admission will
be issued to you on Wednesday or Thursday next,
on application at my room between 12 and 1 o'clock,
on receipt of a cheque for 51. This amount is con-
sidered by the committee as probably sufficient to
cover all expenses from the time of arriving on
board until leaving the ship. Should the expenses
incurred not amount to 51. per head the surplus
will be returned to you, and the committee will
consider themselves claimants for any exfra ex-
pteises, which, however, are not anticipated.
" It is prop. sed that the party shall assemble on
board at Southampton on the afternoon of Tues-
day, the 3d of August, on which day dinner will
be ready at S o'clock; the party will sleep on board,
arid the ship will leave early in the morning of the
4th Auguit, ronaining at Cherbourg until Friday
evening.

" Stiould I not receive your application for a
ticket by Thursday nex►, the committee will consi-
der themselves at lit;erty to dispoFe of your place
to any other memo r. The admission Etictly
limited to merub?rs of the house.

"A fo x berths will be reserved for servant; and
any mernbor desiring to take his servant will be
suppl.ed with tickets at 2/. I.os. each.—Your very
ulaedient s• rvant,
" R. A. GUSSET, Dep.-Sergeant-at-Arms."
This circular is, of course, based upon the assump-
tion that Parliament will be prorogued on, at all
ewnts, not later than the morning of the 3d of
August. Tire probability, however, is, that the
prcroLatiin will take place on Monday, the 2d.

THE LONDON COFFEE AND _EATING-HOUSE-
KEEPERS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION,

The twenty-first airival meeting of the above-
named association was held last evening, at the
Freemasons' Tavern, Meat Queen street. The
attendance was not very numerous. Mr. Law-
son, of High-street, Whitechap 1, the president of
the associatior, was called to the chair.
The report of the association was read by the
Secretary, fiom which it appared that the sum of
3,533/. lie. 11d. was invested in the funds ; that
the receipts for the present year were about 2001.,
and the ex pe4(lit are of the society 130/. The annual
dinn r of the society was hel i i❑ April last, at
which Mr. Alderman and Sheriff Allen presided,
supported by distinguished friends of the institu-
tion. Tile chairman gave the liberal sum of
101. 10s. ; Mr. Peirse, 51. ss. ; an excursion by
railway to Bruxburii, which to ,k place ou Tuesday
last, will ur,ve a source of profit. It also appeared
from the report that the sum of ss. per week is
pail to each pensioner on the society's funds.
Mr. STAINES proposed, and Mr. DELLY seconded,
that Mr. Baker be the president for the ensuing
year, which was agreed to unanimously.
Mr. E dred was appointed vice-president. That
gentleman returned thanks for the honour the as•
:ociation had dune him by his election. His best
efforts would be devoted to its advancement.

The appointment of the committee was the next
business of the meeting. Three gentlemen retired
by rotati,m, and three by absence a certain number
of times from the nice ings.
Mr. WISEDALE proposed that the aiditors be re-
elected.

The moticn was duly Fec:mded.
Mr. SHERWOOD, one of the auditors, declined re•
election, ou which

Mr. Statham was proposed by Mr. KIRTON and
sc Ivied by Mr. HARDY, and carried nern. con.
Mr. WISEDALE proposed the re-election of Mr.
Rogers as sccret,,ry ; Mr. GROOMBRIDGE seconded
tho motion, which was carried.

The alteration ( f rules in reference to the admis-
sion of members was the next subject. An admie
sion fee of ten shillings, which had at the last
meeting been reduced from two guineas, was pro-
posed by Mr. SHERWOOD, seconded by Mr. Wiss-
DALE, and carried. _ _ _

An alteration in reference to the age at which
members should receive relief from the funds was
ako agreed to—the age of 60 instead of 60
years being substituted.
several gentlemen addressed the meeting on the
prospects of the society, suggesting plans for in-
creased usefulness.
A motion was made for the increase of the
secretary's salary from 151. to 25/., which was
carried unanimons:y.
The thanks of the meeting, were then votel
to the chairman, and the meeting feparated.

Country Markets.

NE WCASTLE-JuLt 17.

A good supply of farmers' wheat, which went off readily
ato urates.uli
prices.Fo
oats
I'nlagsotodTuesdya's
demand, at f
unchange d• Bailey is dearer. Beans and peas is to 2s
advance. Flour searze, for which more money is asked.
itislight countryadva cheat on

NORWICH—Jury 17.
Thero was a good supply of English wheat, and a large
amount of business done to-day by the millers at a redno-
tion of is to 2s per qr. In flour a small reduction took
place. In other articles little doing.