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EVENING, JUNE 7, 1850.

since then, and mainly in consequence of the new streets
opened up in that vicinity, the previous population had
been doubted. He hope t that when the whole of this
subject was reviewed in its length and breadth that some
legislative provision would be made on this subject. It
was ascertained that water could be supplied to every
de/el:4lg in the metropolis—water ie a 3 large quantities
as could be wanted—for d. or .23. a week per house. He
hoped that a prohibitory clause would be introduced
into all the building Acts, preventing the construction of
houses, even f the poorest of the poor, unless they had
within them everything required for health and decency;
above all, however, unless they had a due provision of
water.—(Cheers.) He wished, in conclusion, to make
two observations in answer to comments of hostile cha-
racter made against them. They were told that the si-
tuation of the new buildings, the opening of which they
were met to celebrate, was not good, being too much in
the heart of the town. No doubt, if tho society had
looked to comfort alone, they would have selected a
site more salubrious; but he was addressing working
men who would agree that the working man's house
must be within reach of his employmeet. In the most
unhealthy parts of London he had found people making
twenty-five shillings to thirty shillings a week, and on
asking them how they consented to live in such places, the
answer was that they might go elsewhere to live, but they
would be so far removed from their work that they
could not attend to it punctually. Another objection
taken to the society was, that its houses were for the
accommodation of persons in a rather better condition of
The, and not for the very poorest and most destitute. It
was true that the houses of the society- were not con-
structed for or occupied by the very poorest; but they
were going on with their experiments in that direction,
and it was as much their duty to come to the assistance
of those who would otherwise fall into the mire as it
was to help them out of it when they were once in. He
was quite sure that the condition of the labouring classes
lay at the root of many of the miseries that beset the
country; and that unless their condition was amended
all hope was useless and every other effort in vain.—
(Cheers.) He was sure that nothing could so tend to
the harmony of all states and conditions of men—could
so bind man to man and keep this country at peace with
herself,; thus _Tendering Government an easy task—as
that their Noble Chairman, holding the great position of
First Minister of the Crown with so much honour to
himself and benefit to the country, should continue to
place himself at the head of such a movement as this.—
(Cheers.) Under such circumstances they might all re-
joice in the title of Protection, for they were Protec-
tionists of what related to the welfare of the human
race, of the Throne of the Queen, and of all that was
dear to them.—(Cheers.)
Lord ROBERT GROSVENOR, in brief and appropriate
terms, seconded the motion.
Lord JOHN RUSSELL then rose and said,—Before I
put the resolution I beg to say a few words. The meet-
ing has heard from Lord Ashley, whose life has been
devoted to the amelioration of those evils to which the
labouring classes in this country are exposed—(Cheers)
—a full and direct explanation of the objects of the so-
ciety. The strict rule 'of the society is that at such
meetings members are alone entitled to speak. At the
same time if any gentleman, who keeps himself to the
objects of the resolution, wishes to obtain explanations as
to those objects, I trust the meeting will hoer such ob-
servations as he has to offer, within those limits. If any
extraneous subject is introduced, or any resolution
moved, I must put a stop to it as irregular, but anything
that tends to call forth explanations I trust the meeting
will listen to with patience and good temper.
Mr. BEACON, who claimed permission to speak at the
same time as Mr. Reynolds, here rose and addressed the
meeting. In his opinion the society did not make much
progress; and why? What were the causes of the
misery and wretchedness which existed? Bad legisla-
tion and the conduct of the landiords,—(Laughter.) He
( elr. Beacon) met a man recently in London, who
asked him for work, and said that he had been com-
pelled to come up to town. He had killed a rabbit, and
was afraid of being imprisoned for it. From this case
Mr. Beacon was proceeding, amidst some laughter, to
descant on the evil effects of the game-laws, when
Lord JOHN RUSSELL, with a smile, rose to stop him.
Mr. BEACON—WeII, my Lord, I will not say more. I
hope you will go on.—(Laughter.) There is a cause for
the existing evils among the labouring classes, and no
one is better acquainted with that cause than your Lord-
ship.—(Laughter.) You know, and have the means of
knowing, if you would but be honest and tell the country,
what the causes of those evils are.-,(Great laughter.)
I hope that you will go on progressing, and that you will
still come out as you did in the year '2l for the borough
of East Retford.—(Much laughter, in the midst of which
Mr. Beacon sat down, and having thus relieved his mind
became a willing supporter of all the subsequent pro-
ceedings.)

TheSiXRETARY, in answer to a question put by the
Rev. Mr. Stonesend, said, that it was not correct to state
that the accommodation in their new model lodging-
house i❑ Bloomsbury had been bespoken. As many as
200 applications had been received, but in the decision
of the committee as to the selection of the tenants the
greatest impartiality would be observed.

The meeting was next addressed by Viscount EBBING..
TON and Dr. GAVIN, who adduced a variety of statistics
to show the extent to which mortality, pauperism, and
crime were attributable to the low sanitary condition of
the working classes in large towns.
_ _

Mr. Jolts LABOUCHERE moved, and the Marquis of
WESTMINETER briefly seconded, a vote of thanks to Lord
John Russell for his kindness in presiding over the
meeting.

This having been carried unanimously,
Lord JOHN RUSSELL in reply raid, that though the
harmony of the meeting had been interrupted fJr a time,
he was very much pleased to see that the vast majority
participated in the feeling that the society was a valuable
one, and that they were determined to support it. The
in:tructive statements which had been mado would,
he trusted, still more promote the progress of the insti-
tution, from which he hoped the working classes would
derive all the benefits it was intended to confer. His
time he believed could not be better employed than in
attending on such an occasion.—(Cheers.)
The meeting then separated.
At the close the Secretary announced that the Noble
Lord who had just left the chair had, in addition to a
former donation of 50/., left a further subscription of
251.; that Mr. Samuel Gurney had forwarded a cheque
for 501.; that Mr. Pusey, M.P., had subscribed 201.; and
Lord Ebrington 251.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
APPOINTMENTS.

Captain Joseph Nias, C.B. (1835), was appointed
on Wednesday to the Agincourt, ordinary depot,
Devonport, vice Johnstone to Albion. Captain Nias
entered the navy November, 1807. He served in
Captain Sir E. Parry's ship, Alexander, in the north-
west passage expedition, under Sir John Ross ; and
in 1819 again proceeded with Parry to the Arctic
regions. Was promoted to the rank of lieutenant
December, 1820, and in the Hecla made a third
voyage with Sir E. Parry, whence he returned in
1823. lle was promoted to the rank of commander
for Navarino, having been first-lieutenant of the flag-
ship Asia in that affair; and from 1828 to 1830 com-
manded the Alacrity, 10, in the Mediterranean. He
obtained his present rank in 1835. He commissioned
the Herald, 26, in May, 1838, and commanded her
for five years, during which period he served in the
operations against the Chinese, particularly in the
action with the Bogue Forts, February, 1841 ; and
against Canton the ensuing month, for which he ob-
tained his C.B.

The general muster and inspection of the Dragon
steam-frigate, Captain W. H. Hall, on Wednesday
afternoon, at Spithead, was of a most satisfactory de-
scription ; both the admiral and Captain Chads com-
plimented Captain Hall (we understand) on the high
state of efficiency of his officers and men, more espe-
cially in their gunnery, small-arm, and cutlass exer-
cises. The inspection lasted so long, that after the
Dragon had got out her powder and live shells, it was
ton late to go into harbour. She went in at eight
o'clock yesterday morning under steam, and moored
to the buoy abreast the King's-stairs. As the wea-
ther threatened rain, she unbent her sails while going
in, and therefore got them dry for returning. She
will be paid off probably on Saturday next, all stand-
ing. She is returning stores.
The Birkenhead iron steam-frigate, Commander
Stevens, has loaded provisions at Portsmouth for the
Lisbon squadron, but is detained until the 11th inst.,
as she has to wait for a new condenser and hotwell
for the Hogue. The Hogue is at present disabled at
Lisbon for want of them.

DEVONPORT, WEDNESDAY.—Professor Mosely was
here yesterday, and examined the apprentices at the
school. A fatal accident happened on board the Im-
pregnable, on Monday, to a boy named Thomas
Porter, one of the apprentices, whilst employed on
the top-gallant yard. By some means he fell, striking
the ship with great violence, and then fell overboard,
but did not sink. He was immediately taken to the
hospital, but died in the boat on the way.
PORTSMOUTH, THURSDAY.—The Pallas, 50, Rus-
sian frigate, with the Duke de Leuchtenburg on
board, frcm Lisbon, hove in sight this afternoon, at
2 o'clock, but owing to adverse. tides has not got
inside the Knab Light yet.
The Termigrant steam-frigate, Master- Attendant
Brown commanding (pro tem.), and the Stromboli
steam-sloop, Commander Lord Amelius Beauclerk,
returned to Spithead from their experimental cruise
in the Channel this afternoon.
The Nile Indiaman sailed from Spithead this
morning.
The Prince of Wales Indiaman passed the Wight
this afternoon, and sent Lino mails
and the folw
passengers by the pilot-boat Argus of Cowering
Major Taylor, 26th Bombay Native Infantry ; Cap-
tain Laurence, 73d Bombay Native Infantry ; Mrs.
Campbell and three children, Mrs. Wellesley and two
children, Mrs. Rowley Hill, Mr. Jackson and Mr.
Letherstedt ; Lieut.-Col. Harris, her Majesty's 0-Ith
Regiment; Major Rough, invalided; Major Way,
her Majesty's 29th Regiment ; Captain Hudson, 67th
Bombay Native Infantry ; Lieutenant Gillmore,
Bengal Artillery ; Dr. Wallick, assistant-surgeon,
Bengal army; Dr. llonigberghen, physician late La-
hore Durbar ; Mr. Muldoore, Lieutenant Dyneley,
R.A., Mr. Syme, Mrs. Crawford and family, Mrs.
Seaton and family, Mrs. Marshall and family, Mrs.
Voyle and family, Mrs. Goad and family, Mrs:Broad-
head and family, Mrs. Onslow and family, Mrs.
Kinghton and family, Mrs. Taylor ; also 75 men, 9
women, and 13 children,
invalids from the Hon. List
India Company's service. The Prince of Wales sailed
1 from Calcutta February 11, and the Sand Head the

15th; arrived at Table Bay April the 6th, and sailed
on the 10th ; arrived at St. Helena April the 20th,
and sailed on the 21st. She left at anchor in Table
Bay the ships Vernon, Earl of Hardwicke, Marlbo-
rough, Tudor, and Da vonshire, and the barques Coiling-
wood and Aboukir. April the 13th she signalled the
barque Mary, from Singapore, out 90 days, in latitude
25 deg. 56 min. S., longitude 6 deg. 2 mm. E .; April 23
she passed the barque Alverton, in lat. 11 deg. 27 inin.S.,
long. 10 deg.is4 min. W.; same day passed the French
ship Francois Herv6, in latitude 11 deg. 27 min. S.,
longitude 10 deg. 54 min. W. On the 30th of April
she spoke the ship John Sparkes, from Liverpool to
Calcutta, in latitude 2 deg. 53 min. N., longitude
21 deg. 53 min. W. On the 4th of May she sig-
nalled the barque West, from Batavia to London, out
86 days, in latitude 5 deg. 40 min. N., longitude
22 deg. 12 min. V. May the 11th, signalled the
barque Enterprise, in latitude 21 deg. 22 min. N.,
longitude 31 deg. 57 min. W.
All tranquil at the Cape. No man-of-war in
Table Bay. At St. Helena the Prince of \Vales
reports the Tortoise, 12, Captain Hutton, and the
Centaur steam-frigate, Commodore Fanshawe.

APPOINTMENTS.
WooLwicEr, JUNE 6. Commander Edward S.
Sotheby (1841) is appointed to command the Sealark,
8, sloop, recently paid off on her return from the
coast of Africa.

Lieutenant Nicholas E. B. Tumour (1841), to the
Sealark.

Lieutenants W. Thomas (1822), and William A.
R. Pearse (1841), to the Coast-guard.
Mates Douglas Walker (acting), John D. M'Crea,
and Alexander Phillips, to the Victoria and Albert
royal yacht, Portsmouth.
Midshipman H. L. C. Robinson, to the Arethusa,
50, Lisbon squadron.
Naval Cadet Hilary M. Cane to the Indefatigable,
50, Lisbon squadron.
The Sampson steam-frigate, being now ready for
sea, is under orders to leave Woolwich to-morrow, at
seven o'clock A.m., in charge of Lieutenant Robertson,
and to be taken at once to Devonport, where she will
remain as an advanced war-steamer, instead of at
Sheerness, as originally intended.

THE FIGHT FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP
AND TWO HUNDRED POUNDS A-SIDE.

The fistie tournay of William Thompson (better
known as Bendigo), of Nottingham, and Thomas Pud-
dock, of Redditch, was o❑ Wednesday brought to " a
passage of arms," near Mildenhall, Suffolk, some seventy-
two miles from London. A special train, per the
Eastern Counties, conveyed the Londoners to the ground,
while a like facility landed the Nottingham lads at the
Peterborough junction at Ely. The day was lovely,
though thought too warm for violent exertions. The
men's names are familiar in the mouths of all who take
interest, in the fallen fortunes of the ring. Thompson
(whose sobriquet of Bendigo is better known than his
patronymic), was born in 1812, and his weight this day
was 1 Ist. 121 b., his height 5 feet 94 inches. His more
youthful opponent, Puddock, born in 1824, is 5 feet 11
inches, and at scale he balanced last. 3lb. At half-past
one, all preliminaries being settled, and the ring sur-
rounded by a triple belt of patricians, commoners, and
the many-headed multitude, the piece began. The Not-
tingham champion was seconded by Jemmy Wharton
and Hannan, the aspirant by Macdonald and Solid
Coates. The style of Puddock was open, strong, and
determined—that of the " consummate" Bendy was
more artificial. As he stood with his left hand back, and
his right foot and fist forward, he looked dan-
gerous, but it was more in appearance than reality. In
ten or twelve rounds " staleness" began to show : Pod-
dock resolutely suck to his work, stepping on to Bendy
and forcing the fighting. This his youth, strength, and
length gave him the power of achieving, and he well
availed himself of the advantages. From the 35th to
the 46th round Puddock seemed the fresher man, and
the heavier hitter. Soon after Bendy seemed to get a
turn, and the cheers of his friends when he made a good
point were loud. It was, however, clear to the unpre-
j udieed spectator, that the young one was too fresh, too
strong, too determined, and too well-taught to be dis
posed of without danger. In the 49th round Puddock,
who had twice rushed at Bendy rather viciously, seemed
determined to get in a blow that should remind the
shifty gentleman of the danger of trifling with a strong
and game antagonist. Bendy, in this last round, fell
near the ropes, then on to them. Puddock came close,
and let go one two ; Bendy turned, and Puddock deli-
berately hit at him. The referee at once gave the irrevo-
cable fiat " toul," and Bendigo won the fight " out of
the fire " in 59 minutes, and 49 rounds. The loser
was but little punished.
BENDIGO'S RETURN TO NOTTINGHAM.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
On Wednesday last it was telegraphed to Nottingham,
as early as four o'clock in the afternoon, that their cham-
pion had been declared the winner, and that he might be
expected home that night by the special train. By nine
o'clock P.M., Carrington-street and other approaches to
the railway, with every tavern and inn around, were
crowded with people anxious to witness his arrival. By
a quarter-pant nine ram., the train was heard approach-
ing in which was Bendigo, with many of his backers and
friends. A band of music being in readiness, on his
stepping from out the carriage, it struck up " See the
Conquering Hero comes;" the huzzas and shouts of ap-
plause being heard from one end of the town to the other.
Their first halt was at the Victoria Tavern, from thence
to the Flying Horse, where Bendigo partook of some
tea and weak brandy. arid-water, which appeared to
refresh him; but after sitting a short time in a crowded
and hot room, he became faint, placing his hand to his
lett side as if in great pain. Dr. Wright was then con-
sulted, who first ordered the Champion a warm bath,
and speedily to be put to bed. He was taken to
Mr. Thompson's (Bendy's brother), optician, Carlton-
street, where he was stripped and more mi-
nutely examined by the surgeon; no bones ap-
peared to have been broken, yet there could be seen
the severe punishment Bendy had received, his back and
various parts of his body frightfully discoloured and cut.
Some of the wounds from the fists of Puddock, others
in falling on the ropes surrounding the ring; the back of
his head a mass of disculouration; his arms (particularly
his left) black and blue ; knuckles driven up ; over his
left eye a severe cut, producing decidedly a black eye, al-
though means had evidently been used by poultice, lance,
and bathing, to prevent its being noticed, as many bets
were laid at Nottingham, that Bendy came out of the
ring a victor, without a visible mark or scratch, it being
alleged here that in all his previous combats he had so
escaped.
On Thursday, the surgeons desired that Bendigo should
not be allowed to get from his bed, as he was feverish,
and, as might be expected, was not so well as he felt on the
night before. Bendigo's principle backers admit that their
man had never been so severely punished as this time, not
even when he fought Caunt, who was so much more,
apparently, a powerful man, Bendy stating that he did
not expect to meet half such a " glutton." The majority
express their thankfulness that the decision turned out
so favourable fir Bendy's party, as had Puddock been
declared the victor many in and around Nottingham
would have lost their all, so confident were the patrons
of the boxing science in the borough of Bendy's sta-
mina and honesty, with the universal assurance that no
money would induce him to sell the tight.
Bendigo declares never to fight again in the prize-ring.
The special train, whichleft the Nottingham station
at half-past five A.M., took between 100 and 200 persons
130 miles, returning the same evening, reaching Not-
tingham ugaia by a quarter-past nine r.m.;

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.
BRISTOL, JUNE 6.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The market was very active to-day,
with a slight improvement in prices. The transactions were—
Great Western, Quarters, 14 5-16—London and North-
Western, 1081/2—Bristol and Exeter, 64%.
LivEitrooL, JUNE 6.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The market was dull to-day, and
prices lower. The transactions were as follow:—Lancashire
anti Yorkshire, Fifths, 91. 13s. 9d. dis. —Ditto, Preference,
121. 3s. 9d.—London and North-Western, 105 c. Ditto,
New Quarters, Ss. 9d. dis.—Ditto, Fifths, 9d. p.—Ditto,
Quarters (C), % p.— Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire,
17—Midland, 36%—Ditto, Halves, 26% dis.—South-Eastern
and Dover (No. 4), Registered, s—York, Newcastle, and
Berwick (G. N. E. Purchase), 6 per cent. till 1850, 6% dis.
—Ditto, B'. paid, 63/4 dis.—Dutch Rhenish, 5% dis.
MANCHESTER, JUNE 6.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—There was a fair amount of business
done to-day, but prices were rather weaker. The transac-
tions were as follow :—Lancashire and Yorkshire, Preference,
6 per cent, 1214—East Lancashire, Preference, Quarters
(min. 6 per cent.), 6%—London and North-Western, 103
—Ditto, New Quarters, 14 p.— Ditto, Manchester and Bir-
mingham, Quarters (C), 9-16 p.—Manchester, Sheffield, and
Lincolnshire, 1634—Ditto, Quarters (No. 1), 87a —Ditto,
Preference, s—Ditto, Manchester and Lincoln Union, 3%
dis. —North Staffordshire, 10 10-16 dis.—South-Eastern and
Dover, 15—Ditto, Consolidated Stock ( No. 3), 14%—Ditto,
(No. 4), 5 York, Newcastle, and Berwick, Preference,
6L/2 dis.
BIRMINGTIAINI, JUNE 6.

SrocJ ExcnANGE.—The transactions to-day were as fol-
low :—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A), 81. 188. 9d.—.
London and North-WesYtern, 1 08—Shropshire Union, 4% dis.
ORK, JUNE 5.

STOCK EXCHANGE. —The transactions to-day were as
follow:—Sheffield, Rotherham, and Goole, N. Div., guaran-
teed 5 per cent., 17% —York and North Midland, 1714—
York, Newcastle, and Berwick (Newcastle Extension), 934.
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, JUNE. 5.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The transactions to-day were as
follow :—Eastern Counties, 71,-4—Hartlepool Dock and Rail-
way, 14114—Leeds and Thirsk, B—London and Blackwall,
41/2—North British, 8 —Ditto, Preference, s—York, New-
castle, and Berwick, 95;:i—Ditto, Extension, 1%.

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the personages who are at this moment moving and acting
around us. And certainly never by any modern writer at
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FESTIVAL OF THE SCOTTISH

HOSPITAL.

PRESENCE OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE NE.

PAULESE AMBASSADOR AND SUITE.

Yesterday evening the spring festival of this ancient
charity was celebrated at the Thatched House Tavern,'
St. James's, when a number of the friends of the insti-
tution partook of an elegant entertainment provided for
the occasion. In the absence of the Duke of Montrose,
President of the society, Colonel Sir H. Dundas occupied
the chair, supported right and left by M. de Gessler,
consellor d'etat et Consul-General to Spain, from the
Court of Russia, M. Constantine Nicholls (also attached
to the Russian Court), Admiral Sir Charles Napier,
Major Malcolm, Colonel Anstruther Major Adair, Cap,..,
tain Forbes, and many other gentlemen interested in the
prosperity of the institution.
The interest of the festival was greatly enhanced by
the presence, during a considerable portion of the even,
ing, of his Excellency the Nepaulese Ambassador, his
two brothers, and another officer of his suite. The
piny, who were severally dressed in the magnificent
costumes for which they have become remark-
able, entered the room shortly after eight o'clock,
and having been introduced to the chair,
man and the company by Captain Cavanagh,
took their seats at a side table on the right of the chair,
which had been expressly set out for their reception and
accommodation. They were ushered into the room by
the martial strains of the juvenile band from the Cale-
donian Assembly, headed by her Majesty's piper, who
attended on the occasion. The distinguished party
seemed to be much delighted with the novelty of the
Scottish music, so much so that his Excellency, on tak-
ing his seat, was pleased to express through. his inter-
preter, Captain Cavanagh, the delight which be felt,
adding that it reminded him of the animating strains of
his native country, amid which he had often led his
brave armies on to battle and to victory.
On the removal of the cloth,
The CHAIRMAN gave the usual loyal and constitutional
toasts, which were drunk with enthusiasm.

" The Army and Navy" was responded to by Major
Malcolm and Colonel Anstruther.
The CHAIRMAN then said they were that day no-
noured with the presence of the illustrious guests who
sat on his right, his Excellency the Nepaulese Am-
bassador, his two brothers, and an officer of his suite,
who had come to visit this country from a far
distant land.—(Loud cheera;)-- His Excellency- had
come on a friendly mission to ber Majesty from his
Sovereign, who had been a long time in alliance with
Britain, and to whose alliance great importance was at-
tached. He (the Chairman) hoped that that alliance
might long continue uninterrupted and undisturbed, and
that the interests of both countries might be firmly
united together.—(Loud cheers.) He begged to propose
the healths of the Raja of Nepaul, his Excellency Go.
neral Jung Bahadoor, his brothers, and Captain Cavan-
nagh, their political agent.—(Renewed cheers.) . On
behalf of the company, he (the Chairman) begged also
to express his obligations to Captain Cavanagh, through
whose courtesy they had the honour which had been
conferred on them that evening of the company of their
illustrious guests.—r,Great cheering.)
The toast was responded to with the greatest enthu.
siasm, after which the band struck up a spirit-stirring
Scottish pibroch, which greatly enhanced the animation
and excitement of the moment.

The company having resumed their seats,
Captain Cavanagh explained to his Excellency the mean-
ing of the compliment which had just been paid him
and the remarks with which it had been introduced by
the Chairman, and as his Excellency sat and listened
intently to his interpreter his singularly intelligent
countenance became suffused with the blush of pride,
and his expressive eyes flashed with emotion.
Rising to his feet, his EXCELLENCY, in a singularly
dignified, graceful, and animated manner, addressed the
assembly in his native language, which is exceedingly
mellifluous and pleasing, expressing his grateful acknow-
ledgments for the honour which had been done him.
The speech of his Excellency (as interpreted by Captain
Cavanagh) was as follows:—His Excellency trusted that
the friendship which existed between the Government of
Nepaul and the East India Company, or rather the
British Government, would long continue to subsist.
For a long time he had been anxious to make himself
acquainted with the government and institutions
of this great and free country. He and his
officers had had many opportunities of wit-
nessing the demeanour of the British army
in India; he had seen that they were men of wisdom and
men of gallantry, and he had come to this country in
order to make acquaintance with the families who had
sent out their sons to protect and represent the interests
of their country in British India.—(Loud cheers.) The
courteous reception and treatment he had everywhere
met since his arrival in England, he was proud to ac-
knowledge, and it was to him a source of the deepest
delight. He had suffered considerably from the misery of
shipboard, incident to his long and tedious voyage
across the seas; but if his sufferings had been fourfold
he would have been amply compensated for them all by
the courtesy he had invariably received at the hands of
the English people.—(Cheers.) The entertainment at
which he had the honour to be a guest he re-
garded with peculiar interest. Scotchmen, like himself,
were men of the mountains, and they were therefore
peculiarly his friends.—(This beautiful compliment wet
received with shouts of applause.) It had, consequently,
afforded him the utmost satisfaction in being one of their
party that night.—(Loud cheers.)
A Highland reel was then danced in the most grace-
ful and spirited manner by four Caledonian boys, to
the music of the bagpipes, with which the illustrious
strangers seemed greatly delighted.
Shortly afterwards the distinguished party left, having
previously taken a cordial farewell of the assembly, by
making a profound and graceful salaam, and joining
hands with each member of the company, as they re-
tired from the banqueting-room.
The CHAIRMAN then rose to propose the toast of the
evening—" Prosperity to the Scottish Hospital, and the
health of the Duke of Montrose, the President." The
present, he said, was the 185th year since the institution
was first incorporated by royal charter, and he was quite
sure that the company would agree with him, when they
considered the large number of persons who annually
received relief from the charity, that it was an institu-
tion which all who were connected with Scotland ought
to look upon as deserving of their support and commi-
seration.—(Cheers.)
The toast was drunk with enthusiasm, as were seve-
ral others which followed in the course of the evening,
in connexion with the charity or its friends and patrons.
In the course of the evening subscriptions were an-
nounced, amounting to 3001., including donations of 100
guineas from her Majesty, 501. from the Duke of Suther-
land, and 201. from the Duke of Montrose.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TA rTERSALL'S.—YEBTEnDaY.
The business transacted yesterday was not of a cha-
racter to require more than a return of the closing
averages:—

ASCOT STAKES.
9 to 2 agst Duke of Richmond's Vanpyre—taken
7 to 1 agst Mr. Gregory's Damask—taken
S to 1 agst Mr. Ruh's Collingwool—taken
8 to 1 agst Sir H. Booth's Retail
8 to 1 agst Lord Clifden's Wanota
10 to 1 agst Mr. Ileiklam's Cocktail
10 to 1 agst Sir G. Ileathcote's Durdans
In the acceptances for the above stake, published yes-
.erday, Damask, 3 yrs, sst, was accidentally omitted.
THE QUEEN'S VASE.

h e3rowointoniologothlaisideav2tt Miss Ann,andthoN and 2,000
orthoo3bo to 100
rlandP a
Plate,
THE FOUR YRS OLD TRIENNIAL STAKES (ASCOT).
2 to 1 agst Major Pitt's Mounseer—taken
7 t) 2 agst Mr. Campbell's Nunnykirk
5 to
110a0glsati
dLord s
agst
gil, ihnot o
Flyingn's
Elt h i r o n
600 to
Dutchman winning
the Emperor's Plate a•.d Volligeur the St. Leger.
THE EMPEROR'S PLATE.
6 to 3 agst Lord E4tinton's Flying Dutchman
6 to 4 agst Lord Stanley's Canezou
10 to 1 agst Mr. Merry's Chanticleer
DERBY, DERBY, 1851.
4,0005000 toto 210001) agstagst Lord Lora
EStgaininletyon's,
Storm—(taken)
—(tJuggernaut—taken
aken)
2,500 to 50 agst Mr. Worthington's Goliah
NEWTON RACES.—THURSDAY.
The St. Leger Stakes of 10 sous. each, and 100 added,
the second to save his stake ; colts, Est 71b • and
fillies, Bst 21b, One mile and a half. (14 Subs.s
Mr. T. Steven's Knight of Gwynne (W. Oates) 1
Mr. Watts's The Earl of Warwick . ......... .. (Lilly) 2
Mr. J. C. Johnson's Duxbury
Mr. Dawson's Mark Tapley
Mr. J. Fowler's Jack Briggs
Mr. Halford's Harriott ........................ (Marlow)
Mr. Meeson's Castle ........................... (Denman) 0
lengths.
Handicap
of (Whitehoase)
00
nd the third 10 SOTS
second to receive 25 sovs., a _
f h d •
. 10 0 IT 0131 0...
half. (29 Subs ,
Theof Borough r
sous. each,
CupW of 200
12bt0):Ost wosdoo vss. ,
only addedi f
declared.to a
Mr.T
Glared.)
Acbrranthea,3 yrs, sst 41b (Wells) 1
n 4 yrs, 7st llb (Charlton) 2
wjo.
Omsibleosrna:: a . .
Colonel Ansou's Champion,
(Dawson) 3
Mr. Nolan 's Smuggler Bill, aged, 7st 71b (G. Oates) 0
Mr. Barton's
' by's Ada Mary, 4 yrs, 7st lib ...(Osborn) 0
Mr. Ricka shmall) 0
3 yrs, sst 41b
' Blucher, 5 yrs. 7st 91b
SWAoungesni cleverly by half a length.
Mr.
Lawson
Sweepstakes ' of
05n5d0:3d.ies‘avtcaobnn,c andee.a
5y(3.40
saudbd4d . Once round
Mr. Arrowsmith's Lady Hylda, 6 yrs ...(G. Abdale) 1 •
Mr. Weatberell's California, 3 yrs ...... (Wilberforce) 2
Mr. Phillips's Zsidee, 3 yrs ..................(Charlton) 3
The Selling Plate of 501., one mile and a half, was won
in two heats, easily, by Mr. Htildforth's General Sale,
4 yrs, Bst 101 b, beating Archeress, 3 yrs, 6st 71b.

COURT-MARTIAL ON LIEUTENANT PYNEI
PLTmouTIL JUNE 6.—The court was re-opened yesterday,
when Captain Spalding, R.M., read the prisoner's defence,
which alleges that the orders of First-Lieutenant and Adju.
taut Forbes were not given to the prisoner in a proper man-
ner. Two or three witnesses were called, and at four o'clock
the Court adjourned to eleven this morning. The sentence
is transmitted to the Admiralty for approval. The Court is
composed of Colonel Ballinghall, R.M., President; Colonel
Waring, R.M. ; Captain Graham, R.M.; Captain Hearl,
R.M. ; Captain Kennedy, 4th (King's Own) • Captain Wynn,
23d Fusileers ; Captain Oldfield. R.A. ; Captain
htier, R. M. • Lieutenant Sutton, 234 Lieutenant Roberts, 4th (King's
R.M. ; Captain Hawker, R.IIL ; Lieutenant Forrest, R M.;
Loiweunt)e;nain,iteDuteenCaonutrcysi,alLug
Fusiliers; Lieutenant Walcott, ; Captain Um', &X.
Deputy-Judgo-AdT2cat.e•

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
TO-MORROW EVENING

Will be performed with the following powerful cast, Meyerbeer'S
grand Opera,
ROBERTO IL DIAVOLO,
Alice, Mme. Grisi (her 3d appearance in that character) ; Isa-
bella, Mme. Castellan ; Dama d'Onore, Mdlle. Cottl ; Elena, Mdlle.
Louise Taglioni ; Albert Sig. Rommi ; Eraldo, M. Massol ; Il
Priore, Sig-Tagllafleo ; Majordomo, Sig. Soldl ; Cavaliers Sig. Mei
and Sig. Polonini ; Roberto, Sig. Tarnberlik (his ad appearance in
that character) ; Bertramo, Herr Formes ; and Rambakto, Sig. Mario
(his 3d appearance in that character).
The Incidental Divertissement will be danced by Mdlle. Louise
Taglioni and M. Alexandre, with a numerous Corps de Ballet.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.

The Scenery ty Messrs. Grieve and Telbin : the Dresses by
Mrs. Bailey and Mme. Marzio • the Appointments by Mr. Bla-
mire ; the Macilinery by Mr. Allen; the Dances arranged by M.
Alexandre ; and the Spectacle under the direction of Mr. A. Harris.
The Doors will be opened at Halt-past Seven, and the performances

commence at Eight o'clock precisely.
Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit, may be had (for the night
or season), at the Box-office of the Theatre, which Is open from Tea
till Five.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING
the Entertainments will commence at Eight o'cloek precisely, with

LE LUNE DE MIEL.
After which M. Alfred de Musset's Proverb%
IL FAUT QU'UNE PORTE SOIT OUITERTE OU FERMEE.
. Le Comte, M. Lafonte ; La Marquise, Mdlle. Nathalle.
To conclude with the amusing Comedy of
LES DEUX MENAGES,
En Trois Actes, par MM. Picard, Wafftard, et Fulgence.
Tjourdenii, M. Regnier ; Madame Bourdenil, Madlle.
Boxes and Malls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Old Bond-street ; and at the Box-office of the Theatre, which
la open daily from Eleven till Five o'clock.

. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lesser and Manager, Old Bromptos.
THE k; VEN 1

Will be presented an entirely new and original Comedy,
by Douglas Jerrold, entitled THE CATSPAW. Captain
Burgonet, Mr. Howe; Mr. Snowball, Mr. Keeley ; Doctor Petgoose,
Mr. James Wallack ; Audley, Mr. Charles Selby; Appleface, Mr.
Buckstom, ; Dust, Mr. Tilbury; Coolcard, Mr. Benjamin 'Webster;
Duggens, Mr. Ellis ; Snowball's Servant, Mr. A. Brindal ; Mrs.
Peacbdown's Servant, Mr. Coe; Mrs. Peachdown, Miss Reynolds;
Cassandra, Mrs. L. S. Buckingham ; Rosemary, Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with the Last Edition of IVANHOE, with all the
newest improvements.

Cedric the Saxon, Mr. J. Bland ; Sir Briant de Bore Guilbert, Mr,
Selby; Sir Wilfrid of Ivanhoe, Mrs. Keeley; Wamba, Mr. Buck.
stone ; Isaac of York, Mr. Keeley; Robin Hood, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ;
Robecca, Miss P: Horton.
The
.1-k.x-office is under the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,

Will he reproduced the celebrated Drama of THE WEPT OF THE
WITH-TON-WISH. Princinel characters by Messrs. Hughes, Cul-
lenford, Wright, 0. Smith ; Madame Celeste, and Miss Woolgar.
After which a new Terpsicorian Burlesque Entitled ESMERALDA.
Characters by Messsrs. 0. Smith, Wright, P. Bedford ; Madame
Celeste, Miss Woolgar, and Miss K. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with a new and original Farce, in the
Vulgar Tongue, to be called JACK IN THE GREEN ; or, Hints on
Etiquette.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE
Last Night of the Season.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed 'A PRACTICAL MAN.
To be followed by THE ISLAND OF JEWELS. Characters by
Messrs. 1.. Matthews and F. Cooke; Miss Oliver, Miss Julia St.
George, Miss Dickinson, Miss Kenworthy, Mrs. Macnamara, Miss
Martindale. and Miss E. Honner.
To conclude with an entirely new and original antic'.
Dation of what may possibly occur one of these days, entitled
NOVELTY FAIR; or, Hints for 1851. Characters by Messrs. C.
Mathews, F. Matthews, Binge, Bellingham, Cooke, and Charles ;
Miss St. George, Miss Renworthy, Miss Glover, Miss Oliver, Miss
Eardley, and Miss Martindale.
All applications for Private Boxes must be made to Mr. Aileron
'5, New Bond-street.
The Box-office, adjoining the Theatre, in Wellington-street, is
Open daily from Ten to Six o'clock, under the superintendence of
Mr. T. F. Bennett

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Ratty.
Enormous success of the Holiday sttra::t ons.

The Grand Military Spectacle of the Afghanistan War. Brilliant
D splay of Equestrian Wonders in the Scenes in the Arena, by the
first Artistes in Europe.
THIS EVENING,
The Entertainments will commence at Seven o'clock, with
tb.e immensely successful grand National Military Equestrian and
Dramatic Spectacle (in three acts) entitled
THE AFFGLIANISTAN WAR ; or the Revolt of Cabul and British

p
Produced with ever Triumphs in India.
y ossible care to all its original and magnificen
effects, calling into action the unequalled resources of tha estab-
lishment.
A Brass Band engaged expressly for the occasion, and a host of
Auxiliaries.
To be succeeded by an inimitable Display of Batty's Feats of
r:clulitation in the Cirqne ue, introducing La Petite Jeannette,
In ma Cant Vrodigv and the tWative steed Hare Bell, In a peen-
lia_rloy Novel Act Menage, and Gardoni on the Tight Rope.
conclude with a laughable Farce.
lioa•ofilce open From Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

Under the Patron_ageTi-----------i,
ess herri Most Gracious Majesty,
7111,1rTawooPi,
of
fce Albert, &c. &c.
ZOOLOGICAL
JULLIEN. his Royal
ROYAL SURItLy GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
TilintsDAY.
Prodigious Success of the entirely
newirrelled Dioramic Pia_
bY Napoleon and his
tore representing the PASSAGE or
the
Army ! the largest Picture in the World! with Innumerable moving
Figures the size of life. Modelled, painted, and produced by Mr.
Da son and or), assisted by Muer& Adams, Wilson
Picture has occupied the Messrs. Denson for man ' ''e. 8, • The
3, months and it
confidently submitted to the ['abbe as a chef-d'rea,„ t. • is
inferior to any production of the day. 0 art, and not
The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by several
valuable Presents from the Queen.
The Musical Department will be conducted by mon„ juuttn
and
Mr. Godfrey. It will be the alas of the Establishment to offer
for the gratification of the Subscribers and the Public, the
most Splendid Military Band in the Kingdom 1 i Selected
from the Bands of her Majesty's Horse and Foot Guards, and the
most eminent Artistes in the profession.
The following list of engagements will, it is hoped, convince the
Public, that the long-acknowledged excellence of the Band of this
Establishment will be fully maintained ! The Repertoire of_ Music
will be most extensive and varied, arranged from the most Popular
Operas In this and other countries. Solo-Players—Messrs.
Kcenig,
Lazarus, Prosperre, Colinet, Pratten, Jarrett, Sonnenberg, Sommers,
and Winterbotham.
During the evenin7 a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrating the celebrated Picture by David, of Buonapart e
Crossing the Alps! Showing a general view of the Region of the
Alps, stretthing from the Small mountain lake in the foreground to
the distant snow-clad mountains, crowned by the stupendous Mount
St.A Bernard and its, far-famed Monastery. A portion of the French
and amid ncis7 first seen "en bivouac," presently the drums beat to arms,
d the clash of Military Bands and Martial Music, the Troops
commence the Ascent.- The Soldiers are seon dragging the Artillery in
Trunks 1 oTrees, now ascending almost Perpendicular Heig ,
hts and
traversing
and the Gallant ' Ravines, but all difficulties are overcome,
Plains of Italy. `"Tny is seen pursuing its course to the Fertile
The whole to conclude with a Gorgeous Display of Fireworks, by
Ilessia. Southby, introducin
admired feux d'artifice of formg' amongst various novelties, the most
mamnooe.rtseTasons, jets el'eau, water rockets,
revolving pieces, a
proseransparency fifty feet in height,
painted by Messrs. Danson, re ring Buonaparte on Horseback
cheering on his Troops, surrounded warlike emblems, insiguia of
honour, flags, trophies, &c., amidst a yeerruscanon of various coloured
fires.
"fhe complicated and difficult machinery, and the erection of the
plcture under the direction of Mr. Thos Lowe.
fittings by Messrs. Botcherby and Dixon, 23; The extensive gas
King-street, Covent-
garden.

Admission, Is

CALIFORNIA, TREES.—A letter from San
gives the following account of some of the trees Franciscoth vi-
cinity. The trees here grow to an enormous size and height.
One tree in this wood, cut down since I came here, averages
II feet 3 inches through the but and after working it 150 feet, it measured 8 feet thought; the tree was 250 Ifeet in length. I understand there is one on the opposite aide of the
bay still larger than this, sufficiently so to drive and turn a
two-horse team and cart on the stump. There has been
apparently some years back a large fire in this wood, which
burnt a great many of the trees hollow at the butt : houses
are made of these hollows, and some of them sufficiently
large to accommodate three or four persons very comfortably,
so you can form some idea of their 'size.—Nero Fork
vertion

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