The Sun.
London, England, 1850-10-01 00:00:00

S N, OCTOBER 1, 1850.

Hunter, Mr. Alderman Challis, Mr. Alderman Sidney,
M.P., Mr. Alderman Moon, Mr. Alderman Lawrence,
Mr. John Masterman, M.P., Mr. Walter, M.P., Mr.
L.lexander Raphael, M.P., Sir Moses Montefiore, the
Chairman of the East India Company, the Deputy-
Governor of the Bank of England, S:r William
Poland, &c.

At the conclusion of the dinner grace was sung
by the vocalists, Messrs. Lockey and Lawler, and the
Misses Kenneth and Henderson, and then, in accord•
•ince with the ancient civic custom, the " loving cup"
was sent round.

The LORD MAYOR then rose and proposed the first
toast, which he felt sure all would most cordially
join in drinking—" The health of her Majesty the
Queen." _ _

This toast having been most loyally responded te,
was followed by that of " Prince Albert, the Prince
of Wales, and all the Royal Family," which was re-
ceived with equal enthusiasm.
Mr. Alderman CLRDEN next rose, and was greeted
with several rounds of applause. He said he had the
permission of the Lord Mayor to propose the, next
toast—" The health of the Army and Navy."—
(Cheers.) , He gave this toast with great pleasure,
though it was true that at present they had no need
of their services, fur England was at peace with all
the world, fortunately for this country, and fortu-
nately too fur the foe that it might other wise be en-
gaged with.—(Cheers.) He did not belong to that
school- called " the Cobden school," who wished te
dispense with that army which he (Alderman Carden)
considered the best assurance of peace. It was the
interest of all nations, be believed, to be prepared for
war, for in that consisted the best means for preserving
peace; and he also was of opinion that the mighty idea
developed to the world by Prince Albert, with refer-
ence to the great Industrial Exhibition of all Nations,
would afford a better chance for the continuance of
peace than all the Peace Congresses, whether held in
London or Frankfort, or in any other quarter of the
world, or all the rhodomontade speeches that
might be spouted in such assemblies. The worthy
Alderman and Sheriff then gave " The Army and
Navy," concluding by expressing his regret at the
absence of Sir William Napier, who, he observed,
was prevented from being present by the effects of a
gunshot wound in the back, from which, he occasion-
ally suffered.
The toast was drunk with three times three. _ _

The LORD MAYOR proposed the next toast, which
he was sure the company would cordially respond to—
" Her Majesty's Ministers, and thanks for their ser-
vices on behalf of the country."
Mr. Alderman CARDEN proposed " The health of
the Lord Mayor," observing that he was sure he need
only mention his Lordship's name to elicit that enthu-
siasm from the citizens of London which his Lord-
ship's services so well merited. A kinder-hearted, a
more excellent, or better-disposed man, never filled
the office of Lord Mayor—(Cheers)—and he was sure
that they would all cordially greet him with the most
unanimous approbation.—(Cheers.)
The LORD MAYOR returned thanks. He said he
scarcely knew how to thank them for the manner in
which his health had been received. In performing
the duties of his year of office, now expiring, it had
been his earnest endeavour to discharge them effici-
ently and zealously to the best of his abilities and it
afforded him the greatest satisfaction to receive their
approbation.
Mr. Sheriff HODGKINSON next rose and was
greeted with cheers. He said it was his pleasing
duty to propose the health of the gentleman who was
about to ascend the civic chair, " the Lord Mayor
Elect." He believed that few men had ever been
elected to that high situation with the more perfect
approbation of their fellow-citizens than the present
Lord Mayor Elect. He felt sure that all the duties
appertaining to the office of Lord Mayor of the city
of London, and more particularly in the year which
was ensuing, would be most ably and efficiently per-
formed by the gentleman who bad been elected by his
fellow-citizens to that important office, for which his
great abilities so eminently qualified him.— (Cheers.)
The LSRD MAYOR ELECT returned thanks. He
said it was something very encouraging to a man
about to undertake very important duties to have his
name received so cordially by the large and distin-
guished company present. Ile naturally must feel
on the present occasion in some degree embarrassed
in consequence of having to speak in the presence of
the present Lord Mayor, and of those who had pre-
ceded him in the civic chair, for their services were
past and known, whereas his were all to begin. He
would, however, assure his fellow -citizens that his
best efforts and all his energies should be brought
into operation to fulfil the duties of his office, and, if
possible, to realize all the expectations which his friends
might have formed with respect to him.—(Applause.)
It had been intimated that the coining year would
be a very eventful one to this country, and particu-
larly to the citizens of this great metropolis ; and,
feeling that it would be so, it would naturally be his
desire to see that the city of London upheld its im-
portance, and stool before the country and Europe
maintaining its rank as one of the first communities of
the world.—(Applause.) It had been sail that there
was safety in difficulty, and he believed so, and he
believed that office was never in danger but when it
was degraded. He would take care that his office should
not be degraded in his baads, and he should have, he
was sure, the assistance of the present Lord Mayor,
the Aldermen, and Common Councilmen in carrying
out the duties of his important year.—(Applause.)
After adverting to the great antiquity of the office of
Lord Mayor of the city of London, he concluded by
observing, that it should be a matter of most serious
consideration for all men now holding office to en-
deavour to preserve those institutions which had been
handed down by their forefathers, and to improve
them, if necessary, from time to time—(Applause)—
so that they might be transmitted to posterity unim-
paired.—(Cheers.) He trusted that he should be
fortunate enough to discharge the duties of his office
iu a manner to earn the thanks and approbation of
his fellow-citizens.

serving that he concurred fully in the sentiments ex-
pressed by his colleague.
Mr. Alderman CARDEN proposed, in a complimen-
tary address, "The health of the City Police Com-
missioner, Mr. D. W. Harvey."
Mr. HmtvEr returned thanks. He said that all
good judges admitted that solid pudding was better
than empty praise—(Laughter)—and it was no less
true that of all the pleasures which an individual
could enjoy of a social character the best was an ele-
gant dinner with a graceful compliment.—(Hear.) It
was his good fortune on the present occasion to parti-
cipate in the one and receive the other, and the latter
was the more valuable as it proceeded from one who
was well aware from experience of the manner in
which the force over which he (Mr. Harvey) was
placed discharged its various duties.—(Hear.) He
might also observe, in justice to his own feelings,
that in the coming year the force over which he was
placed might have to discharge duties in a manner
which would show, as the Cursitor Baron had ob-
served, that all those coming to this country would be
safe.—(Cheers.) Certainly, the event which we
were approaching in the coming year was likely to be
more full of incident than any previous occurrence in
our history. They had had, indeed, in 1815, the city
of London crowded with the heroes of many
fights, who had triumphed over despotism which
sought to annihilate all freedom; but on the great oc-
casion which would occur next year they would have
an assembly of a different kind ; they would have
coming here from the four quarters of the world phi-
losophers, men of literature and art, men who would
bring their great minds to bear on science and objects
peaceful and beneficial to mankind. They would
then be inquiring why it was that there existed in
this great country that felicitous combination of pro-
found order with profound love of liberty, and they
would be told that it arose from institutions based in
past centuries of time and in long experience—(Hear,
hear)—that it originated in their municipal institu-
tions, and of which the Corporation of the city of
London was a pre-eminent example.—(Applause.)

On that occasion it would be his pride to show that
the office he held, unobtained by any approach to ser-
vility, was deserved by him, in consequence of his
anxiety to discharge its duties efficiently.—(Applause.)
Mr. Alderman CARDEN then proposed " The Go-
vernor and Corporation of the Bank of England."
" The late Sheriffs," and other toasts followed, and
the company separated at an advanced hour of the
evening.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
It was Dr. Thomas Graham, recently promoted
from the Hastings, flag-ship, in the East Indies, who
died at Hong Kong, July 13, and not Dr. Andrew
Graham (1847), of the Amaz,n, 26, at Hong-Kong.
Letters have been received from the latter officer,
dated July 27, in which he states he is quite well.
The Commander-in-Chief, Admiral the Hon. Sir
Bladen Capel, went out in the Sprightly steam-
tender, attended by Flag-Lieutenant Cochrane, at
two P.M., and paid a long visit to Captain Bourecius,
on board the Prins Van Orange, Dutch frigate. He
left at half-past four o'clock under a salute of 17
guns, which the Victory returned. The Prins Van
Orange and the schooner Atalanta, Lieut. Klerck,
sailed for Flushing at nine A.M. yesterday.
Lieutenants G. A. Ellerman (1841), and R. D.
Stupart (1840), have been appointed to study at the
Royal Naval College.
The Admiralty have given permission to Lieu-
tenant Tremlett to fit a night steering-wheel which
he has projected to the Sprightly steam-tender at
Portsmouth.

Mr. Alderman CARDEN proposed the "Health of
the Cursitor Baron," who had signified to him and
his colleague (the new Sheriffs) their Sovereign's ap
probation of the choice which the citizens of London
had made in promoting them to office.
The CURSITOR BARON returned thanks. He said
he felt proud to hold an office which made him the
medium of communicating her Majesty's assent to
the choice which the citizens of London had made of
two gentlemen to hold the office to which the present
Sheriffs had been so honourably elected.—(Applause.)
Her Majesty had been informed of those qualifica-
tions which had earned from the citizens of London
their suffrages on behalf of the new Sheriffs, and bad
cordially and unhesitatingly signified her assent to
the choice so made.—(Hear, hear.) The Lord Mayor
Elect had stated that the approaching year might
prove eventful to this great city and this powerful
empire—a year when probably we should have incur-
sions from all cities of Europe and the world to wit-
ness our powers, to share in our social enjoyments,
and to partake of our hospitality ; and he trusted that
the foreigners so coming here wool I be assured that
they would be received, as they had a right to expect
to be received, with dignity, with honour, and with
safety.—(Cheers.) He was sorry this day, when he
received the Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs in his offi-
cial capacity, that he was not able to receive them
precisely in such a court as in his opinion was suita-
ble to the dignity of those who attended. They were
certainly in a state of repair, and transition there
(Laughter)—but he begged the Lord Mayor
and the Sheriffs to understand that these matters of
building reparation were not under the authority of
those who presided in those courts, and be only wished
that those gentlemen present who were Members of
Parliament had some better authority over the House
which they inhabited.—(Hear, hear, and laughter.)
It seemed to him that the whole of this country was
at present in a state of reparation, for it was full of
scaffoldings and new erections, and be only hoped,
when all was put in order, that they would deserve
the approbation of the nations of the world.—
(Cheers.) For his part, he would say that whenever
he had the honour to receive the Lord Mayor and
the authorities of the city of London, he would en
deavour as far as in him lay to receive them in a
manner suitable to their dignity and authority, and
he never felt prouder than when allowed to commu-
nicate to them the respect with which those who sat
upon the Throne regarded the citizens of London.
Mr. Sheriff lIODGKINSON next proposed " the
Health of the Representatives of London and the
Members of the House of Commons," connecting
with it in complimentary terms the name of Mr.
Masterman.

Adventure store-ship, Master-Commander Peter
Wellington, is to be paid off at Devonport, and the
Tyne, 22, substituted in her stead, being more ap-
propriate for that service.
Dragon, 6, steam-frigate, Captain H. W. Giffard,
will leave Spithead this afternoon, on the arrival of
the mail from London, and calling at Devonport for
the stores and supernumeraries on board the Thetis,
waiting a passage to Lisbon, will proceed thither en
route to the Mediterranean.

Firefly, 3, steam-sloop, Commander Seymour, to
sail from Devonport for the coast of Africa to-mor-
row, has her complement increased to 80.
Flamer, 3, steam-sloop, Commander St. Leger,
arrived at Madeira from Devonport on the 14th Sep-
tember, and sailed for the coast of Africa on the 17th.
Greenock iron screw steam-frigate, at Devonport,
was again tried out round the Eddystone on Friday.
There is no improvement on her former trials.
The Kestrel brigantine (formerly Lord Yarbo-
rough's yacht), lately paid off at Devonport, having
been surveyed and found not worth repair, will be
sold at the next sale of old ships.
Niger, 12, screw-sloop, Commander Heath, ar-
rived at Madeira from Plymouth in nine days and a
half, and sailed Sept. 2 en route to the west coast of
Africa.

North Star, Master-Commander Saunders, is or-
dered from Portsmouth to Sheerness, to be paid off.
She is to be surveyed, and her condition to be re-
ported.

Retribution, 22, steam-frigate, Captain Warden, is
ordered from Shithead to Cork, where she will wait
further orders.

Mr. MASTERMAN, amidst much applause, briefly
returned thanks for himself and his colleagues.
Mr. Alderman CARDER then proposed •' the Health
of Mr. Alderman Hooper and the other Magistrates
of the city of London," observing that he was entitled
to give this toast, as during the year that he held the
distinguished office of sheriff he ceased to be a magis-
trate. He believed that the magistrates of the city of
London were a body of men intent upon doing the
greatest possible good in their power, .he time
they devoted to the public service was far beyond
what some imagined. They had many onerous duties
to perform besides attending police-courts and the
sessions at the Old Bailey.—(Hear, hear.) •
Mr. Alderman IIooPER returned thanks. < He said
he was quite satisfied that his brother magistrates of

the city of London brought to the discharge of their
duties every good intention and every desire to dis-
charge those duties efficiently, and if they effected ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB.
that object they were amply rewarded in receiving The closing match of the season amongst gentle-
the applause of their fellow-citizens. men's yachts belonging to this highly respectable
Mr. Sheriff HODOKINSON proposed "The Health of club, for a very elegant silver cup and cover, pre-
the Recorder and the. other Civic Judges," to which s• nted by the Rear-Commodore, Mr. G. E. Browne,
the Common- Sergeant, in the absence of the Recorder, to be won twice before it becomes the permanent pro-
responded. perty of the winner, to which was added a preseetas
The LORD MAYOR then proposed "The Chairman tion purse of twenty guineas by the club, took place
and Directors of the East India Company." yesterday, arid although attended with misadventures,
Mr. SHRPHERD returned thanks. He observed which were a source of great regret, was one of the
that the directors of the Elst India Company appre most exciting and beautiful races that we have seen
elated very highly the good opinion and esteem of for some time past.
such a distinguished company as the present. As The club had engaged the Gem steamer for the
directors of the company they were but instruments conveyance of members and their friends to witness
in the hands of this mighty nation for carrying on the the match ; and although the morning wore a most
details of the government of the great Indian empire, forbidding aspect, a very numerous and respectable
which some years ago was but a small factory, hut company, amongst whom were a number of ladies,
which had been raised by the enterprise and energies assembled on board the steamer ; and while the wind
of English and, he should say, London merchants, blew heavily, and delighted the yachtsmen with anti-
to be now our greatest and most valuable depen- cipation of good sport, the rain held off, to the great
dency.—(Hear, hear.) When he told them that they comfort of the visitors.
(the directors) owed their first duty to the people of The following yachts were found at their stations
India, he was proud to add that the happiness of the i on the arrival of the steamer at Erith :
people of India was connected with the best interests 1. Alligator, 20 tons, Mr. Henry J. Smith, red
of the English public.—(Cheers.) with white stripes, and a horse rampant.
The CURSITOR BARON proposed the health of the 2. Whisper, 19 tons, Mr. Thos. Eveleigh, blue,
hosts (the new Sheriffs), who had kindly invited the white, and red.
company to that splendid entertainment.—(Cheers.) 3. Traveller, 10 tons, Mr. G. H. Jackson, red.
He wished all prosperity to them during their ensu- ; 4. Phantom, 21 tons, Mr. Samuel Lane, white,
ing year of office, and he trusted that the wishes of ! red border.
their friends would be completely fulfilled, and that 5. Moor Park, 17 tons, Mr. G. E. Browne, three
the exertions which they themselves intended to I golden lilies, red ground.
make might be followed by that success which It was a time match—one minute per ton allowed
would insure to them a happy and honourable by all yachts exceeding 10 tons to those not exceed-
sh rie val ty.—(Cheers.) ing 10 tons, and half a minute to those which do ex-
The toast was then drunk amidst repeated cheering. teed it ; yachts not exceeding 10 tons to allow half $
Mr. Alderman CARDEN, on rising to return thanks, i minute per ton to those of lesser tonnage.
feared that he had not language at his command i The distance was from Erith to Thameshaven and
adequate to express properly his deep feeling of gra- back, and there was half a gale blowing from the
titude for the very kind manner in which the proposi- southward of west. Betting was brisk, the Phantom
tion of his health had been responded to.—(Hear.) being the favourite, mad the Whisper next in request.
He spoke now simply for himself, because he knew A capital and even start was effected at 11 o'clock,
that his colleague, Mr. Sheriff Hodgkinson, would under the direction of Mr. Brown, and all canted
address them on his own behalf. He felt proud in round almost at the same moment. The Phantom
being placed by the suffrages of his fellow-citizens in drew a very slight lead at first, but owing to some-
the situation which he now held as one of the Sheriffs thing getting foul, was unable to set her topsail for
of London and Middlesex, for he was sure that had some time, and the Whisper went into the first place,
not his conduct for the last thirty years in this great followed by the Phantom, Moor Park, Traveller, and
metropolis met with the approbation of his fellow- Alligator. At this period, with flowing sheets, and
citizen!, he never should hare been placed in the posi- as much sail as they could conveniently stand under,
tion which he now held.—(Cheers.) In assuming the the little fleet pursued its course at an immense rate
high and important office of sheriff he felt he had into Long-reach, where the Alligator became third,
great duties to perform, which would require all the and the Traveller fourth. In St. Clement's some of
energies of his mind to be properly carried out. He the boats found it necessary to lower their topsails,
promised to devote every attention to the question of and there the Whisper appeared to be somewhat simi-
prison discipline, to an examination into the causes of larly hampered as the Phantom had been at the start.
juvenile crime, and to watch with attention the pro- These two boats retained their position, but were oc-
gress of the Ragged Schools. casionally so close to each other as to threaten a
Mr. Sheriff HODGKINSON also returned thanks, ob- I change all the way down ; the Alligator with a steady

third, shortly before arriving at the rounding boat,
carrying away some portion of her rudder, which
prevented her proceeding any further, and rendered it
necessary that she should be towed up by the Gem.
The other three rounded as fellows :—The Whisper,
12 30 55 ; Phantom, 12 32 10 ; Moor Park, 12 42 45 ;
and Traveller, 12 43 15.
In the first three or four boards made on the slack,
the tide having some time to run down, it appeared
that the Whisper was gaining more upon the Phan.
torn, and as no important alteration took place for half
an hour, it began to be considered that the Whisper's
powers were at any rate equal to those of her rival,
and that she must eventually carry off the prizes ;
but a most gallant contest was yet to follow. From
the opening of Gravesend-reach up to Greenhithe
there was a succession of skilful manoeuvres between
the two crews, to describe which would occupy very
considerable space. The question was, whether the
Whisper could retain her position ; board after board
threatened a change, and off Greenhithe the Phantom
had just succeeded in getting to windward of the
Whisper by about a length, and the Whisper was at
the instant going about, when, hugging the shore
opposite Greenhithe too closely, she unfortunately nal
hard aground, thus putting an unfortunate conclusion
to the day's sport at the time the excitement was at
its highest pitch. The Phantom continued her course
and arrived at Erith the winner at a quarter to five,
the Whisper making her appearance in about half an
hour afterwards.
The prizes were subsequently presented to Mr.
Lane, who joined in the general expression of regret
that accident should have prevented the contest being
continued right up to the winning post. The atten-
tion of the officers of the club aud the general arrange-
ments were worthy of much commendation.