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

N°. 18,103.] LONDON, TUESDAYMAC -
S OCTOBER 1

SOUTH YORKSHIRE RAILWAY AND
RIVER DUN COMPANY.
At thl HALF•YEARLY GENERAL and also SPECIAL ➢IEET-
I)\G of Shareholderss, held at the Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield, on Satur-
day, 31st August, 1850,
Lord IVIIARNCLIFFE in the Chair,
The Secretary read the advertisement convening the meeting.
On the motion of the Chairman, the Common Seal of the Com-
pany was affixed to the Register of Shareholders.
The Secretary read the Report.
On the motion of the Chairman it was resolved—
That the Report now reid be received and adopted, and printed
for circulatim amongst the Proprietors.
That the forfeiture of the following Shares declared by the Direc-
tors be confirmed, and that such Shares be disposed of by cancelling
the same:—

From To Shares.
145 .. 289 145
9160 .. 9253 94
36747 .. 36760 .. 14
1093 .. 1107 .. 15
1284 .. 1297 .. 14
3559 •• 1598 10
1713 .• 1729 .. 17
14435 .. 14144 •• 10
14469 .. 14487 19
17603 .. 17612 10
33029 .. 33 50 22
33916 .. 33962 47
1839 .. 1862 24
17994 .. 18059 .. 66
22316 •• 22329 .. 14
32759 .. 32997 • 239
33300 .. 33322 33
33376 33380 5
21838 21856 .. 19
34065 34078 .. 14
31311 .. 32248 938
5015 .. 5435 421
.5919 .. 5172 24
14876 .. 14899 •• 24
33902 33908 .. 7
5974 .• 5993 .. 20
6364 .. 6385 .. 22
6655 . 6688 .. 34
6890 .. 6913 29
19191 .. 19260 •• 70
212'9 .. 21282 24
34079 .. 34132 .. 54
7096 .. 7283 ••' 188
7308 .. 7330 23
7336 .. 7345 10
7318 .. 7357 10
19359 .. 19332 24
7281 .• 7307 •• 24
7360 .. 7393 34
37311 .. 37328 18
19521 19569 .. 49
14579 .. 14588 .. 10
19261 .. 19267 7
17846 -.. 17548 .. 3
8063 8147 85
8255 .. 8318 •• 94
19i61 . 19687 24
23.i21 23063' .. 43
9654 .. 9678 •• 25
21397 21420 .. 24
33799 .. 1
36957 .. 37042 .. 47
9654 9712 29
19757 ~ 19786 .. 39
22193 22202 .. 10
13606 . 13661 56
36924 .. 36950 •• 27
10456 10470 .. 15
16705 16737 32
20338 .. 20374 .. 37
33800 .. 33807 .. 8
35808 .. 35922 .. 115
36615 .. 36661 .. 20
10586 .. 10595 .. 10
11075 11151 .. 77
11182 .. 1119 i .. 14

From

To Shares.

11375 .. 11384 .. 10
22217 .. 22263 47
23077 •• 23086 10
33021 .. 33028 .. 8
13920 .. 13959 40
13980 .. .. 1
35090 .. 35124 .. 35
3 208 .. 35224 .. 17
11880 .. 11907 .. 28
20544 .. 20553 .. 10
12734 .. 12747 .. 14
7394 .. 7399 .. 6
20554 .. 20558 .. 5
12780 .. 12792 .. 13
13045 .. 13068 .. 24
13125 .. 13180 .. 56
13292 .. 13296 .. 5
32998 .. 33006 .. 9
7400 .. 7419 .. 20
19418 .. 19437 .. 20
18284 .. 14293 .. 10
17216 .. 17229 .. 14
21544 .. 21594 .. 47
32750 .. 32758 .. 9
33195 .. 33214 .. 28
18294 .. 18310 .. 47
36168 .. 36188 .. 21
14545 .. 14554 .. 10
2n50 .. 2072 .. 23
35771 .. 35.02 .. 32
33294 .. 33295 .. 2
14682 .. 14691 .. 10
36520 .. 36553 .. 34
36568 .. 36614 .. 77
33739 .. 33754 .. 16
6045 .. 6143 .. 93
6144 .. 6167 .. 24
19186 .. 19190 .. 5
21283 .. 21294 .. 12
34011 .. 34044 34
32598 32611 .. 14
19392 .. 19417 .. 26
6129 .. 6951 .. 23
5740 .. 57.9 .. 59
19434 .. 19520 .. 83
22987 .. 22996 .. 10
32729 .. 32735 .. 7
13.29 .. 13843 .. 15
7041 .. 7045 .. 5
9100 .. 9101 .. 2
32496 .. 32500 .. 5
22174 .. 22192 .. 19
7932 .. 7952 .. 21
9274 .. 9278 .. 5
7168 .. 7514 .. 47
36459 .. 36485 .. 27
37394 .. 37404 .. 7
9767 .. 9771 .. 5
10140 .. 10149 .. 10
36119 .. 36208 .. 20
11974 .. 11978 .. 5
12579 .. 12718 .. 140
36445 .. 26451 .. 7
3354 .. 2400 .. 47
14001 .. 14036 .. 36

That a Dividend, at the rate of 61. per. cent. per annum, from the
23d January to the 19th April last, be now declared, and also that
a Dividend, at the rate of 2/. per cent. per annum, be declared from
the 20th April to the 30th June, 1850.

CATHOLIC LAW AND GENERAL LIFE
ASSURANCE COMPANY,
8, NEW COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE, LONDON.
The FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Proprie-
tors of this Company took place on the 25th instant, at the Head
Office, at One o'clock precisely. The following is extracted from the
report, which Is too lengthy for publication :
During the past year no claims have arisen from deaths in England.
and but two in Ireland—one for 5001. and the other for 280 l.—making
together 7001., which have been paid. This is far below the expected
mortality, and is especially favourable, when it is remembered how
severely the life offices generally suffered from the epidemic of last
year.
The number of lives assured between the Ist of June, 1149, and
the 31st of May, 1850, was more than double the number issued in
the twelve months preceding.
I'rop•,sals were made for 138 Policies, amounting to 52,9631.25. 6d.:
of these 121, comprising 106 lives, were accepted for 45,1251. 6s.
ixteen l'olicics lapsed, representing 6,0481., upon which 3201. 35.
was received by the Company in the shape of premiums
Since the commencement of the Company to the let of June last,
assuran es were effected to the extent of 110,9721. 125 6d., pro-
ducing in annual premiums 3,7321. I Is. 6d. Of these 54 lapsed,
amounting to 23,930/. 16s. 6d., of which the annual premiums were
741/. Is., leaving the yearly income on the Ist of June last equal to
2,9911. 15s. Ild.
Since last meeting loans were applied for to the extent of 17,7001.,
but 1,183/. I Is. 10d. only was advanced.
The Directors were also highly gratified to report that within the
last four months they had considerably extended their business on
the Continent, having appointed, as Head Agent in France, Monsieur
de I'Etang, a gentleman of high standing in Paris, distinguished for
his integrity and ability in financial and in all assurance matters,
who, under the sanction and patronage of the Archbishop of Paris,
the Cardinal Archbishop of Lyons, and Monseigneur Parisis, Eveque
Ele Langres, has already within the last three months effected a con•
siderable amount of business, not only in Life Assurances, but in An-
nuities both Immediate and Deferred.
After various resolutions, approving of the Report, and returning
thanks to the Right Reverend Chairman, Bishop Morris, the Vice-
Chairman, Actuary, Secretary, and Medical Officers of the establish-
ment, the meeting separated, highly gratified at Its present results
and future prospects.

BRITISH EMPIRE MUTUAL LIFE
AND FIRE ASSURANCE OFFICES,
37, New Bridge street, Blackfriars, London.
Incorporated under Act 7 and 8 Vic , c. 110.
DIRECTORS OF FIRE SOCIETY.
Gould, George, Esq.
Low, James, Esq.
Mere, Thomas, Esq.
Olney, Thorns*, Esq.
Wilmshurst, Joseph, Esq.

Blyth, John, Esq.
Cartwright, Richard, Esq.
Cuff, J. Harcombe, Esq.
Cutlx.ertson,Francis, Esq.
Freeman, G. S., Esq.

Latter, Robert, Esq.

AtTDITO39.
Pewtress, Joseph W., Esq.
seiinEas.
Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, Tritton, and CO.
SOLICITORS.
Messrs. Watson and Sons.
The extraordinary success of the BRITISH EMPIRE MUTUAL
FIRE ASSURANCE SOCIETY has exceeded the highest expecta-
tions of its friends.
The whole of tile profits are divided among the as3ured members.
One-fifth of tile premiums have p lid all losses.
Assurances effected without trouble or unnecessary expense at the
head end provincial offices.
There are some towns in which tile Directors are open for re-
spectable and efficient acents.
The BRITISII EMPIRE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE COM-
PANY. is under a separate direction, though conducted on the same
principles.

WILLIAM SUTTON GOVER,
Actuary and Secretary.

FLOOR CLOTHS.
Best Quality Warranted - - 28. 6d. per square yard.
Persian and Turkey pattern - 211. Pd. do.
Common Floor Cloth from - ls. 10d. do.
A, quantity of Remnants cheap.--17.8. No higher Prices.
AriVETT, Manufacturer, b 32, New Oxford-street.

TOE EIGHTH of OCTOBER, 1850.
The EIGHTH of 0,7013E14, 1850, will display a new trading
feature, in the shape of an Establishment never before equalled.
The "town tourist.' cannot have failed to notice, in his progress to
the west end of the metropolis, an extensive range of premises in
c urse of erection at the corner of HART-STREET, NEW OX-
FORD-STREET.

The situation, extent, and character of these premises must, from
the earliest stage of the undertaking, have impressed the public with
the idea that such a project could be connected with no mean capi-
talists--no ordinary speculation.
The gradual development of the building and the ultimate display
of the Hanle of the proprietary at once disclosed to the passer-by the
true character of the speculation ; and thousands in that and other
important localities have ever since been looking forward with anx-
ious expectation to the opening of the West-end Branch of E. MOS t.S
and SON.

The expediency of opening an Establishment like that under con-
sideration cannot properly be called in question.
The east end and the west end of the metropolis are two perfectly
distinct localities ; and to such an extent has the Capital grown,
that a visit from one part to another involves both trouble and ex-
pense.

The expediency of the present undertaking may be safely argued
from the encouraging fact, that the proprietors number from the west
end a large proportion of their wealthy supporters, whose interests
and convenience will necessarily be better consulted in their own lo-
cality, and who, in return, wilt have more ready opportunities of fa-
vouring E. MOSES and SON with their commands.

It would be idle and useless to argue that suth a vast speculation
as the \VEST-END BRANCH would not have been entered into,
had not the voice of the public called loudly for it. E. MOSES and
SON have had too much experience in such undertakings, and know
too well how to improve the capital which the public have placed at
their disposal, to enter into a project like the present unsupported by
the public, from whom they derive that c nfldence, without which
such an enterprising speculation would never have been attempted.
In starting the Branch of the City Establishment at the West end,
E. M OSES and SON have taken especial care so to model their ar-
rangements to the requirements of the locality, as to render this
Branch suitable t., all parties.
The BESPOKE TAILORING DEPARTMENT is deserving of
particular mention ; being, as it is, the first at the West-end,in point
of business-arrangement, accommodation, rnd fashion.
The Nobility and Gentry will here meet with no obstruction or
confusion, and will have no necessity to pass through the more busy
portion of the Establishment,.there being aseparate private entrance
to this department, with distinct accommodation for servants in at-
tendance. Attention is also called to the fact, that Hart-street,
which runs parellel with Oxford-street, being quiet and private, af-
fords safe standing room for carriages—a circumstance worthy the
attention of the gentry.

In connexion with the Bespoke Department, there are SELE
HABIT FITTING-BOOMS, and FITTING-ROOMS for GENTLE-
MEN, besides DEPARTMENTS devoted to the JUVENILES.
Everything has been done by the proprietors to render their Branch
Establishment in these important respects (without qualification of
terms), the first Establishment in the first fashionable locality in the
kingdom.

In the arrangements of the READY-MADE DEPARTMENTS
there are also tho'e recommendations which cannot fail to elicit the
approval of a. discerning public.

The classification of goads, the ready ingress and egress, and every
other arrangement, are such as must conduce to the accommodation
and satisfaction of the purchaser.

For such an Establishment, in such a situation, the most superior
assortment of fashions has been prepared.
The proprietors have determined not to be equalled in the collection
of dress at their West-end Branch ; and, in order to produce the first
specimens of attire, they have not only made purchases of the most
superb materials in Cloths, Silks, Satins, Alpacas, Lustres, &c., &c.,
but have secured the most elegant and novel designs, by offering
handsome prizes for the best opec.mens of artistic skill in cut and
workmanship ;. an experiment which has proved more than success-
ful to this end.

The GENTLEMEN'S WINTER OVERCOATS, and the other ar-
ticles of attire, when inspected, will prove that the proprietors are not
dealing in exaggerated terms in thus recommending the present
Stock of Attire. •

In LADIES' HABITS, E. MOSES and SON intend to Convince
their supporters; that as Fashionable Tailors, they are neither to be
surpassed nor equalled by many degrees.
Their STOCK of JUVENILE CLOTHING calls alike for terms of
the highest recommendation. Where this branch of the Tailoring
Trade has been too often overlooked or slighted, E. MOSES and SON
have made it a point of particular study ; nor do they question for a
moment that their endeavours will secure anything short of the
highest approbation.
A conspicuous feature at the New West.end Branch of E. MOSES
and SON is that of a STOCK of READY-MADE LIVERIES, which,
though elegant in the extrem., and superior in material, are sold at
prices exceedingly advantageous to the purchaser. The attention of
the Nobility a; d Gentry is particularly directed to this branch of the
proprietor' business in New Oxford-street.
A STOCK of SUPERIOR MOURNING, at prices less than those
charged anywhere else, by 50 per cent., is also deserving' of promi-
nent mention. No advantage will be taken in the furnishing of
these articles of the melancholy circumstances of bereavement, or of
the haste in the adoption of such attire—circumstances which have
too often led to imposition on the part of tradesmen.
The SHOOTING-COATS, FISHING-COATS, LOUNGING-
COATS, ant the various ready-made goods are in keeping with the
rest of the articles suld ; and the most extreme satisfaction must re-
sult from an inspection and trial of the Stock.
_._ . _

A large and fashionable collection of II ATS and CAPS adds much
to the recommend& ions of the new Branch House; and the Public
are assured that here their interests are equally consulted.

The system which the proprietors intend to pursue at their New
Establishment is not new. Their old system of cheapness, coupled
with quality and fashion will be in operation at the Branch House as
at the Origin ii Establishment.
The Return of Cash or Exchange of Goods, and the marking the
price of each article in plain figures, c ill in no way be departed from
at the West-end Branch.
Before concluding this announcement E. MOSES and SON would
hint that their New Premises in Oxford-street are of the most novel,
elegant, and commodious description. The Establishment is an Ex-
hibition itself, quite alone in point of style, convenience, and decora-
tion —and is well deserving a visit from the carious in these matters.
An excursion, in fact, woul•t be well repaid by a view of this superb
trading structure, of which no idea can be formed except u on in-
spect ion.

The proprietors take this opportunity of inviting the Public to ThIR
their New West-end Branch Establishment, whether purchasing or
not ; where every attention will be paid to them, and every Informa-
tion given.
Having thus announced the opening of the New Branch Establish-
ment, and having touched (in as brief a manner as possible) on the
recommendations there held out, E. 111, ,SE4 and SON would ac-
knowle,ige grAtefully that vast amount of favour at the ha di of the
public, to which alone they can date this proud advance in their
speculations ; and the proprietors would assure the Public, that it is
their de:ermination to merit renewed support, by an adherence at
the New Establishment to those principles which have worked so
well at the Old.

..* Will be OPENED at Ten o'clock on TUESDAY MORNING,
the Bth of OCTOBER.

THE LOOKER-ON for OCTOBER, price
"Sixpence, edited by FRITZ and LIOLETT, is just pub-
lished, and contains, Original Poems by the Rev. ROBERT MONT-
GOMERY and Dr. STEBB NO.

BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS.
The acknowledged efficacy of BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEU-
MATIC PILLS, by the continued series of testimonials which have
been sent to and published by the proprietor for nearly twenty years,
has rendered this medicine the most popular of the present age ; and
in corroboration of which the following extract of a letter, written
by John Mollard Wheeler, E,q., Collector of Customs, Jamaica, hav-
ing been handed by his brother, at Swindon, to Mr. Front for publi-
cation, will fully confirm.
" I know you have never had occasion to take Blair's Pills, but
let me emphatically tell you, in mercy.to any friend who may suffer
from gout, rheumatic gout, lumbago, sciatica, rheumatism, or any
branch of that widely-allied family, to recommend their using them.
In this country they are of wonderful efficacy : not only am I Person-
ally aware of their powers, but I see my friends and acquaintances
receiving unfailing benefit from their use. I would not be without
them on any account. If taken in the early stage of disease they
dissipate it altogether; if in a later, they alleviate pain and effect a
much speedier cure than by any other means within my knowledge."
Sold by Themes Prout, 229, Strand, London ; and by his appoint-
ment by all respectable Medicine Vendors throughout the United
Kingdom. Puke 2s. 9d. per box.
Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe
the name and address of " Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London," im-
pre,sed upon the Government Stamp affixed to each box of the
Genuine Medicine.

THIRTY-FIRST EDITION.
Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Exgravin3m on Steel.

)N PHYSICAL DISQUALIFICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCA-
PACITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE,

gew Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just pu'ilished, price 2s. 6d., or
by post, direct from the Establ shment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps,
rpHE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on
iL the infirmities and decay of tha generative system, from ex-
cessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury,
with remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis-
qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By It. and
L. PERRY and CO., Consulting Surgaons, 19, Berners-street, Ox-
ford-street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange,
11, Paternoster-row; Hannay, 63, and Sanger. 150, Oxford-street;
Starie, 23, Titchbome-street, Haymarket; and Gordon, 146, Leaden-
hall-street.
PART I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive
organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings.
PART H. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive in-
dulgence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing
mental and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative
incapacity. Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings.
PART 111. treats of the diseases resulting from intection, either in
the primary or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for
their treatment. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured
Engt avings.

YET lir. contains a Remedy for the Prevention of Disease by a
simple application, by which the danger of infection is obviated.
this important part of the Work should not escape the reader's
notice.

PAST V. Is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its du-
ties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and the
whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into.

THE CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACIIM is exclusively employed in
treating nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., ns. and 335.
per bottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic
remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary
symptoms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, Ils. and 335. per
bottle. Perry's Purifying Specific Pills, is • 9d., 4s. 6 and I Is.
per box, a certain remedy for gonorrhoea, gleet, stricture, and
chronic inflammation of the bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter,
if. A. minute detail of the case is required: age, habits, and posi-
tion in society. 11. Packets, with advice, to be had at the Feta-
bliskment only by which the foe, 11., ,as saved. Messre. Perry,
Surgeons, are in attendance daily at 19, iterners-street, Oxford-
street, London. from Eleven till Two and rive to. Eight ; on Sun-
day, from Eleven to One.

ATTACK ON THE KING'S BENCH PRISON DURING
THI RIOTS OF LONDON.-At the gate of the prison two sen-
tinels were placed. One of these was a fine-built young man,
full six feet high ;be had been servant to my father. On
the day Allen was shot, or a day or two after, he came to
my father for protection ; my father, having a high opinion
of his veracity and moral goodness took him in and sheltered
him until quiet was restored. Ilia name was M‘Phin, or
some such name; but as he was always called "Mac" by us,
Ido not remember his name perfectly. He stated that he
and his fellow soldier, while standing as sentries at the
prison,were attackedby an uproarious mob, and were assailed
with stones and brickbats; that his companion called loudly
to the mob, and said, "I will not fire until I see and mark a
man that throws at us, and then he shall die ; I don't want
to kid the innocent, or any one, but he that flings at us
shall surely die." Young Allen threw a brick-bat, and
ran off; but Mac said, his fellow soldier had seen it, and
marked him. The crowd gave way ; off went Allen, and the
soldier after him. Young Allen ran on,-the soldier pursuing
him, till he entered his father's premises, who was a cow-
keeper, and there the soldier shot him. Popular fury turned
upon poor Mac ; and so completely was he thought to be the
" murderer" of young Allen, that 500/. was offered by the
mr)b IT his discovery. But my good father was faithful
to lione,t Mac, and he lay secure in one of our upper rooms
until the excitement was over. Allen's funeral was attended
by myriads, and a monument was erected to his memory
(which yet remains, I believe) in Newington churchyard,
speaking lies in face of the sun. If it were important enough,
it deserves erasure as much as the false inscription on Lon-
don's monument. As soon as the public blood was cool,
Mac" surrendered himself, was tried at the Old Bailey, and
acquit fed.— Notes and Queries.

Liverpool and Glasgow are simultaneously engaged
in discussing projects for the erection of new Post.offices
and the removal of old powder-magazines; rather a curious
coincidence.

INAUGURATION OF THE NEW

SHERIFFS.
Yesterday being the morrow of St. Michael, the
newly-elected sheriffs, Alderman Carden and Mr. G.
E. Hodgkinson, entertained the masters, wardens,
and commonality of their respective companies—the
Spectacleinakers and Cutlers—at Cutlers'-hall, St.
Thomas-the-Apostle, to breakfast. The breakfast
concluded, they proceeded to the Guildhall Chamber
to meet the Lord Mayor and Aldermen, after which
they proceeded in state to Blackfriars-bridge, where
they embarked on board the city barge, and pro-
ceeded by water to Westminster-bridge. A strong
wind and tide against them materially delayed their
progress, and it was nearly three o'clock when the
procession reached the Court of Exchequer, where
the Cursitor B iron had been two hours in waiting
for them.

The crier having at length announced the arrival
of the Lord Mayor, the Cursitor Baron took his seat
upon the bench, and the civic dignitaries bestowed
themselves in position according to rank in the seats
of the Queen's Counsel and on the floor of the court.

Mr. BULLOCK, the Common-Sergeant (in the ab-
sence of the newly-elected Recorder), then addressed
the Court as follows :—Since our last eppearanc
upon a similar occasion, the Corporation of London
has had to deplore the loss of that officer who bad so
long acquitted himself here with so much credit to
himself and satisfaction to the public. They have
also to regret the absence of his successor, and hence
the duty devolves upon me of presenting the sheriffs
this day ; and I have to request the indulgence of the
Court whilst I attempt to discharge that duty. I
have the honour to present to you Robert Walter
Carden, an Alderman of the city of London, and
cutler, as one of the Sheriffs of the city of London ;
and George Edmund Hodgkinson, citizen and spec-
taclemaker, as the other Sheriff of the city of Lon-
don, and the two as joint Sheriff of Middlesex.
These gentlemen have been elected by their fellow-
citizens to fill these high offices, and the choice
could not have fallen upon any who could create a
more happy anticipation for their year of office. Mr.
Carden is descended, on his father's side, from a gen-
tleman who had been engaged fur some years in the
practice of the bar in the Temple. His mother was
of a distinguished family, her immediate father
being a gentleman whose name has been
extended, so far as the English language has ex-
tended, or so far, I may say, as the civilized world
takes care or concern in the politics of this country
and of Europe at large—l need only mention the
name of Mr. Walter, of the Times newspaper. Mr.
Carden commenced his career of life in the service of
his country in the army, but the prospect of perma-
nent peace soon convinced him that that profession
would no longer afford sufficient occupation for his
energy and industry. He therefore left the profes-
sion which had been his early choice, and attaching
himself to one which would be more adapted to the
intercourse of nations at amity with each other, he
employed himself in the monetary transactions of
great nations in amity, and became an eminent
member of the Stock Exchange, where his zeal,
assiduity, integrity, and honour, have gained him the
esteem and respect of his fellow-citizens. With re-
spect to Mr. Hodgkinson, I would say that, both as
concerns himself and his family, the choice has fallen
most happily upon him. By paternal descent he is
connected with the great agricultural interests of the
country, his ancestors on his father's side having
been for centuries employed in cultivating their
own freeholds in the county of Derby. On the
maternal • side he is connected with another
great branch which promotes the wealth of his
country—the manufacturing branch. He is de-
scended on his mother's side from a gentleman
whose name is celebrated in the manufacturing inte-
rests of our country—Mr. Humphry Jennings, the
founder of the iron trade in the great iron mart of
Birmingham. For himself, he is the representative
of the third great branch of national interest—the
maritime commerce and shipping of the country ; he
has been for years himself engaged in that branch,
and has raised himself to a distinction therein ; his
character is well known amongst those who are
in anyway interested in the commercial greatness of
the country ; he has raised himself to a high cha-
racter by his assiduity and integrity, and he is here
today as the other Sheriff of London, and joint
Sheriff of Middlesex. I have to request through you
the approbation of her Majesty on the choice of the
citizens of London. I have also the honour to present
to-day the late Sheriffs of Landon, Alderman Law-
rence and Mr. D. Nicoll. The anticipations which
were expressed on their entrance to office have been
more than realized. They have had occasions and
opportunities which they have not failed to avail
themselves of for promoting the good of their fellow-
citizens. Much of their duty consisted in the conduct
of the Central Criminal Court, and they have been
able to make arrangements in that court for facili-
tating and expediting the business, whilst in no way
sacrificing or derNating from the good and proper ad-
ministration of justice. They have been throughout
humane, and hospitable in manlier. I
that they have been unequalled before,
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that they have never been surpassed.
Mr. Cursitor Baron .BANKES—Mr. Common-Ser-
geant, a loss to which you have adverted as experi-
enced lately by the citizens of London is one which
may well justify a few observations from this bench.
It is a loss to the profession to which the late Mr.
Law was an honour, but it is a loss on which I am
the less capable of speaking, because, enjoying as I
did for many years his affectionate friendship, I feel
the deepest pain when I speak of him whose memory
I can never wish to forget. lam well aware how
faithful a servant he was to the citizens of London,
in all those high stations which
Recorder of that noble metropolis.
ptehnede ntl
yAs the representative in Parliament of one of our
chief universities he was upon all occasions, when
heac tifinlgledinadse
the rights and privileges and interests of the citiz ne
of London were in question, at his post, acting with
that independence which belonged to his character,
but furthering on all occasions, so far as he thought
right, with his zeal, diligence, and ability, those
questions in which he took an active and important
part. lam here to-day to acknowledge, on the part
of the Sovereign, among other high rights and pri-
vileges of the citizens of London, that great branch
of the Royal prerogative which has been intrusted to
them during many hundred years—the free and
unbiassed choice of those whom they should think
fit to choose from among themselves to serve in
the high office to which these gentlemen have now
been elected—the high and important station of the
Sheriffs of London and Sheriff of the metropolitan
county. The high qualities which have recommended
these gentlemen to the notice of their fellow-citizens,
and entitled them to the honour which they now re-
ceive, are qualities that justify me, on the part of her
Majesty, to declare her full, gracious, and unqualified
recognition of the choice which has been made, and it
remains for me to wish to those gentlemen health,
that they may be enabled, throughout the year which
now commences of important and onerous duties, to
discharge them so as to fulfil the well-grounded ex-
pectation of their friends, and, I trust, even to satisfy
their own wishes at the end of their year of office. I
am aware that, with regard to congratulations, they
are rather at this time to be offered to those gentlemen
who have preceded them, and who now make their
appearance at this court, having honourably, fully,
and faithfully fulfilled the duties intrusted to them.
I have now to congratulate those gentlemen, after the
sacrifice they have made—for undoubtedly it is a
great sacrifice to those who know how
_ to enjoy the
relations of friendship which high character will
always establish—that their year of office has expired,
and that for a time they may return to the enjoyment
they are so well
of those social pleasures to which
entitled, until their fellow-citizens hereafter may
perhaps find some dignity. or honour to impose
upon them. I beg to receive, on the part of her
Sheriff of the these
co gentlemenunty as Sheriffs of London and
of Middlesex.
The warrants of attorney from the sheriffs to the
under-sheriffs, to receive and execute all writs, at-
tachments, Zee., were then read and filed. The ap-
pearance of the late Sheriffs was recorded, and the
usual suit and service, which consists of cutting two
faggots and counting six horseshoes and 61 nails,
having been performed by Mr. William Hunter, the
senior alderman, the Common-Serjeant, in the name
of the Sheriffs, requested the company of the Court to
dine with them at a banquet.

Last night the new Sheriffs, for London and Mid-
dlesex, Mr. Robert Walter Carden, Alderman, and
Mr. George Edmund Hodgkinson, gave their inaugu-
risaitdionf dinneroorf
am
upwardss
sumptuous
the London Tavern. Covers were
of
200 gentlemen, and a ban-
quetptuous character was served up
in admirable style by the experienced pro-
was greatly promoted
celebrated establishment. The
dethcoartated with. a variety of banners,
rporio'emtorswaosf
took
.the chair, having on his right and
abnydthe occasionalfestivity
performances, both vocal and
musicale f the evening
instrumental. The Lord. Mayor, as chief of the city
and among
, the company present were
Sheriffs (Mr. Alderman Carden and Mr.
Koeal Baron,rloyy ,
m.p., Mayor Elect, the Hon. the Cursitor
loefftLtohneduounw,
the Queen's Remembrancer,. Mr. Alderman
—The
Ur, Alderman Hooper, Mr, Alderman
Mr. Alderman 'Wilson, Mr. Alderman Hum-

Hunter, Mr. Alderman Challis, Mr. Alderman Sidney,
M.P., Mr. Alderman Moon, Mr. Alderman Lawrence,
Mr. John Meaterman, M.P., Mr. Walter, M.P., Mr.
Alexander Raphael, M.P., Sir Moses Montefiore, the
Chairman of the East India Company, the D.puty-
Governor of the Bank of England, Sir "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-
ance 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
loin in drinking—" The health of her Majesty the

Queen."
This toast having been most loyally responded to,
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 CARDEN 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, for England was at peace with all
the world, fortunately for this country, and fortu-
nately too for the foe that it might otherwise be en-
gaged with.—(Cheers.) He did not belong to that
school called " the Cobden school," who wished to
dispense with that army which he (Alderman Carden)
considered the best assurance of peace. It was the
interest of all nations, he 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 Ma.ros 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.
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Sheriff HODGKINSON next rose and was
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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 had been elected by his
fellow-citizens to that important office, for which his
great abilities so eminently qualified him.— (Cheers.)
The LORD 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. lie 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 coming 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 stood before the country and Europe
maintaining its ra,ik as one of the first communities of
the world.—(Applause.) It had been said 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 hands, 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 moat 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
in a manner to earn the thanks and approbation of
his fellow-citizens.

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 qualifies=
tions which had earned from the citizens of London
their suffrages on behalf of the new Sheriffs, and had
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 woul 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 he 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 he 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 commus
nicate to them the respect with which those who sat
upon the Throne regarded the citizens of London.
Mr. Sheriff HODGKINSON 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.
Masterrnan.
Mr. MASTERMAN, amidst much applause, briefly
returned thanks for himself and his colleagues.
Mr. Alderman CARDEN 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, and the time
they devoted to the public service was far beyond
what some imagined. They had many onerous duties
ito perform besides attending police-courts and the
aOnl dHBO auipl enyn.
sessionsmr.(t
uHr Bailey.—(Hear, h
thanks.e s r .)
He
said
Aaltdethrme —re
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
that object they were amply rewarded in receiving
the applause of their fellow-citizens.
Mr. Sheriff HODOKINSON proposed " The Health of
the Recorder end the other Civic Judges," to which
the Common-Sergeant, in the absence of the Recorder,
responded.
The LORD MAYOR then proposed " The Chairman
and. Directors of the East India Company."
Mr. SitarnEap returned thanks. He observed
that the directors of the East India Company appre •
ciated very highly the good opinion and esteem of
such a distinguished company as the present. As
directors of the company they were but instruments
in the hands of this mighty nation for carrying on the
details of the government of the great Indian empire,
which some years ago was but a small factory, but
which bad been raised by the enterprise and energies
of English and, he should say, London merchants,
to be now our greatest and most valuable depen-
dency.—(Hear, hear.) When he told them that they
(the directors) owed their first duty to the people of
India, he was proud to add that the happiness of the
people of India was connected with the best interests
of the English public.—(Cheers.)
The CURSITOR BARON proposed the health of the
hosts (the new Sheriffs), who had kindly invited the
company to that splendid entertainment.—(Cheers.)
He wished all prosperity to them during their ensu-
ing
year of office, and he trusted that the wishes of
their friends would be completely fulfilled, and that
the exertions which they themselves intended to
make might be followed by that success which
would insure to them a happy and honourable
shrievalty.—(Cheers.)
The toast was then drunk amidst repeated cheering.
Mr. Alderman CARDEN, on rising to return thanks,
feared that he had not language at his command
adequate to express properly his deep feeling of gra-
titude for the very kind manner in which the proposi-
tion of his health had been responded to.—(Hear.)
He spoke now simply for himself, because -he knew
that his colleague, Mr. Sheriff Hodgkinson, would
address them on his own behalf. He felt proud in
being placed by the suffrages of his fellow-citizens in
the situation which be now held as one of the Sheriffs
of London and Middlesex, for he was sure that had
not his conduct for the last thirty years in this great
metropolis met with the approbation of his fellow-
citizens, he never should have been placed in the posi-
tion which he now held.—(Cheers.) In assuming the
high and important office of sheriff he felt he had
great duties to perform, which would require all the
energies of his mind to be properly carried out. He
promised to devote every attention to the question of
prison discipline, to an examination into the causes of
juvenile crime, and to watch with attention the pro-
gress of the Ragged Schools.
Mr. Sheriff HODOKINSON also returned thanks, ob-
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. HARVEY 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 be (Mr. Harvey) was
plate A discharged its various duties.—(Hear.) He
might" ats-6 observe, :iliNsistice 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-
servecl,,that all those coming to this country would be
safe.—(Cheers.) r, 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—(I-Tear,
bear)—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.

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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
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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 Cape!, 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 Thins 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 N tval 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.
" 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 neat sale of old ships.
Niger, 12, screw-sloop, Commander Heath, ar-
rived at Madeira from Plymouth in nine da3 s 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 Spithead to Cork, where she will wait
further orders.