The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-28 00:00:00

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" Fortes creantur fortibus et bonis;
Est in juveucis, est in equis patrum
Virtus, nec imbeliem feroces
Progenerant aqui!ze columbam."
The proud eagle that fed upon carrion could not beget
he harmless dove, and inns it hr.ppened that when the
Whig Government came ,ioto power, they were the ob-
jects of distrust and suspicion to every nation in Eu-
rope. The very great discretion and wisdom of the late
Lord Grey for a time kept this feeling in subjection,
until there came the Reform which annihilated the
power of the Crown, and until then came also that pro-
pagandism which avowed that it would carry out this
principle of reform into every country in Europe. The
present Government was founded upon agitation, it was
supporLd by agitation, and did they believe that they
could have such a Government at home, and that Eng-
land cool i be the friend of peace abroad?—(Hear, hear.)
He could discover no practical difference between the
doctrines promulgated by the Noble Lord or those
which he wished to see carried throughout Europe, and
those which the Hon. Member for Manchester and his
friends wished to see predominant in this country.
These supporters of her Majesty's Government, how-
ever, were beginning to suspect that revolutions were
not very profitable for the sale of cotton, for their whole
principle rested on the price of cotton.—(A laugh.)
That faction, which ought, in his opinion, to be ex-
tirpated like rats, would nevertheless be looked to by
her Majesty's Ministers for support. His firm con-
viction ws%, that an Administration which was
founded on agitation, and which gave the legacy
to Ireland of "Agitation, agitation, , agitation,"
could never hope to enjoy tranquillity at home
or • abroad. Their whole principle from beginning to
end was to keep up political agitation, and in this they
were well supported by Honourable Gentlemen opposite.
He looked upon them as the stormy petrels, the har-
bingers of continual European convulsions.—(Hear.)
The Reform Bill, which had been made the law of this
country many years ago, had been the fruitful source of
all those evils which were 'experienced abroad, as it had
been of so many felt at home. He could not forget,
however, that Sir J. Graham and Lord Stanley were
parties to that measure; and certainly do. gratify them
and carry out their views he was not prepared to vote
against the motion now before the House.
On the motion of Mr. COCKBURN, the debate was
adjourned. •
The other business was disposed of, and the House
adjourned at Two o'clock.

DISCOVERY OF AN IMPORTANT
NATIONAL RECORD. •

A few evenings ago a paper of unusual interest, by
John Richard' Walbran, Esq., of Ripon, the oath sworn
by the Parliament of Scotland in 1641, was read before
the Society of Antiquaries at. Somerset House. This
very important national record which was discovered in
1846 by Mr. Walbran, in the charter chest of a distin-
guished Scottish family, who were quite unconscious of
its existence, was always supposed to have been
destroyed at the Restoration of King Charles
IL After a preamble to the effect that the
" honor greatness, and happines of ye Kingis
Royall Matie, and the welfare of the Subiectis
dependeth on the puvitie of religioun, as it is
now established in this kingdome, the Lewes, liberties,
and peace thairof," the. subscribers declare, that " in
this present Parliament, they would faithfallie and
frielie speik answer and expres ouselfis" on all matters
touching the glory of God, the peace and good of the
church and state, and that they would'maintain the royal
estate as expressed in the covenant, the authority of
Parliament, and the rights and liberties of the subjects.
According to an order of the House, made 10th August,
1641, this oath was to be taken by every member, peer
or commoner, before they proceeded to any act, and it
was so taken, with few exceptions, until 1645. The
oath is engrossed in a small but neat hand, in
twelve lines, at the top of a sheet of parchment
about 20 inches square, the whole of the space below
being occupied by the signatures, which are about 300
in number. They are arranged in three divisions. The
uppermost series containing those of the peers, the next
those of the commissioners for shires, toad the lowest
those of the burgesses—the lines of demarcation being ap-
patent even by the general character of the autogr Aphs. Mr.
Walbran's paper, which was of considerable length, gave,
after an introductory account of the circumstance's which
produced the oath, its history in each successive session,
and a great mass of biographical information tending to
identify the subscribers and the places which they re-
presented. We are glad to learn that the paper, uccom.
paaied by a facsimile of the record, is to ba published.

THE SCOTTISH FETE.
The energy of a Scotchman is proverbial, he carries
it with him into every convention, but in nothing does
he display it more tbaa when he is engaged in pro-
moting some scheme for benefiting his fellow-country-
men. Witness !some of the magnificent charities that
now graCe the great metropolis ; many of them can
trace their origin, aad not a few their success, to the in-
defatigability of , a cauny Scot. Everything he under-
takes is well done ; it may look gloomy at first, but,
nevertheless, it is carried on with spirit, and ultimately
triumphs. For instance; last year some of the Scottish
charities needed additional support, and the Scottish
fete was projected. It was a noble effort, which sought
to combine a work of charity with the revival of a na-
tion's sports and pastimes. It deserved to succeed,
which it did, beyond all expectation, and this year it is
renewed, with every, prospect of its becoming an an-
nual event in future. It is unnecessary to revert to the
pleasure and delight which the fête afforded the public
last year, but having examined some of the admirahlt7
arrangements for the forthcoming entertainment, we can
safely predict that the attractions this year will far ex-
ceed those of last.

Theft.* will take place in Holland Park, a spot grand
in beauty and big with literary, classical, and historic
associations. The grounds have been laid out by Mr.
T. H. Brown, the architect to the Holland estate, with
much taste and discretion, while the managing committee,
in securing the erection in en amphitheatrical shape of
three spacious and substantial grand stands, and pro-
viding handsomely fitted-up tents for supplying the crea-
ture comforts, seem to be determined that there shall be
no room for complaint on that score. The refreshments
are to be supplied by Mr. Youngbusband, of Gerrard's
Hall, whose name is a sufficient guarantee that they will
not only be good, but that the company will be catered
for without pressing upon their purses beyond the bounds
of moderation. Mr. Scobie, the bailiff of Lord Holland,
appears to take great-interest in the preparations, and be
superintends the details of the general pianos° that in no
respect is there likely to be anything wanted to insure
either the comfort and convenience of visitors. ,Weather
permitting,then, the' meeting must certainly prove a most
brilliant one, for already have her Majesty and Prince
Albert, with the Nepaulese Ambassador and suite, ac-
cepted invitations, and promised to attend, while Lord
Holland will be surrounded by a whole host of the aris-
tocracy. Still the splendour will not surpass the merits
of the exhibition, and we confidently recommend all who
can avail thetnselves of it not to lose the opportunity of
being present on Monday or Tuesday next.

POISON.—If a few slices of onion be placed in a
room recently. .painted, they will shortly absorb sufficient of
the vapour of the white lead as to become highly poisonous.
A somewhat similar operation takes place upon the first
entrance of a person into the apartment, the lungs taking up
the noxious exhalations which float around. The enemy is
not seen, and is therefore thought but little of, but to this
cause, and to this cause alone, may be attributed many ap-
parently incomprehensible physical attacks, either commu-
nicated direct or from the domestics and children of the
family, or even the furniture and hangings. By the new
method of preparing the white paint, made from zinc, the
secret of which bas been entrusted exclusively to the Messrs.
nubbucks„ oppoSite the London. Docks, any injurious conse-
quences are rendered impossible—indeed, the very reverse is
the case, as theswhite zinc paint exerts a positive banitary
influence upon the air, and disinfects all furniture to which it
is applied.—Post.

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Friday afternoon. The average sale of Bell's Life exceeds
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THE NENV CHAPEL AT THE HOSPITAL FOR CON-.
SUMPTION.—The newly-erected chapel, in connexion with
the Hospital for Consumption at Brompton, has just been
completed. It is both a neat and elegant building, decorated
with elaborately stained-glass windows—the latter presented
by various friends of the charity. Yesterday being the day
fixed for the performance of the imposing ceremony of con-
secration by the Bishop of London, shortly after eleven
o'clock his Lordship arrived at the sacred edifice, attended
by his•chaplain, registrar, &c., when, in the presence of the
principal clergy of the district and a crowded congregation,
the solemn ceremony of consecration was proceeded with,
and was succeeded by the service of the day, after which
his Lordship delivered an appropriate'discourse. The corri-
dors and various portions of the hospital leading to the
chapel were profusely decorated with tasteful floral
emblems.

INFANT ORPHAN ASYLUM, WANSTEAD.—Yester-
day the anniversary of this excellent charity was celebrated
at the Acylum, Wanstead. The proceedings commenced by
an examination of the youthful inmates by the Rev. Thomas
Dale, M.A., canon residentiary of St. Paul's and vicar of St.
Pancras. The answers to the many questions put to the
children were, indeed, very satisfactory, and greatly pleased
the ladies and gentlemen present. B B. Cabbell, Esq., M.P.,
presided. '1 here was a very large mpany present on the
interesting occasion.

,
His Royal Highness Prince Albert* aaving received
an invitation from the Lord Provost of Edinburgh to honour
that city by laying the foundation stone of its new intended
National Gallery, has signified, through his private secretary,
that he will be liappy,fo comply on condition that be be not
invited to attend. Any public banquet. The time has not been
yet fixed for the ceremony, and must depend upon that fixed
for the departure of the Court for Balmoral.