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teahnfi s,oilici once the interests both of the people of Indite
engagement. *Vr e understand that the Otahethians really ! 11-1, E EAST' IN DI A C OMP AN Y. ! Is:thir,;rhat.ii.lai;(im
a.natirdlAGi.4:illtainlet
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; guished officers whom they all so much wished esitsien,..•
I DINNER TO SIR W. NOTT AND SIR R. SALE. I
I present 0:1 that oceesioti. He was sorry to say that Sir We• ding and thesr3s's..nrLitnePerros.P"osed
is
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French,
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Yesterday the Court of Directors of the Hon. East ,
Queen Pomare, according to the promises of Mr. lndia Company gave a grand entertainment to Sir W.
edxroptete, twthhoe
Aff- W. Nott had returned from India with considerably ine- Mr. Weenieo reetrnsd thanks.
Pritchard and his colleagues. The captain of the , Nett and Sir R. Sale, the far-famed heroes of paired health, and it was very much against his own in Tile CHAIRMAN then gave " The health of Sir U.
" The health of kr.
clination, as it was a great disappointment to them all Hardingte, the Governor-General of India, and success
that
.he had not been able to be present among them that to his Government." The Board of Directors had the
Tavern, Bishops- t}
rat
of Pritchard,
English steameroennthgeivsitnagtiohnish"a,sorodbotfaihnnendntuhrethreat- ghTaihniestdain.
niter took place at the London . h
evening. But this disappointment would not prevent them fullest confidence in *s
his judgment, his capacity, and Iris
P : is still board the Basi-
Islands. Queen omare
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Health
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i able to the taste, the skill, and . .. _ , from paying him that compliment to which his eminent anxious desire to promote the best interests of India- 11!
appointments was highly creuit-
of Messrs. Bathe and Breach's admirably conducted ()s-
-he would not land the prisoner on any of the Society , gate-street, and in all its
tablishment. lisle, expecting very firmly the arrival of the liberat-
culpable,At each corner of the dining-room, behind the Chair-
be, those who have circulated them are very man, and at the opposite extremity of the hall, were
ing squadron. However rbsurd these rumours may
were it only for the troubles that have already taken 1
ranged sideboards of massive geld and silver-gilt plate, officer all the great qualities which went to constitute a The CHAIRMAN then taste l the Indian Army, repeat'
place. What will be the consequence no one knows. 1 consisting of gieantic, costly, and elaborately chased most distinguished general.—(Cheers.) Combining in ing the encomium ptssed by Sir Robert Sale, on the %eel
It is certain that the natives engaged with advert- vases, shields, and cups. On the principal cross-table his character all that was brave and energetic with and constancy of the sepoys.
turers of all nations, and deserters from whalers, are and immediately before the
,Ilon. Chairman was placed. all that was prompt and decisive, they must a.war.l to Sir J. BRIANT acknowledged the toast. He had ever,'
still assembled. The English convicts, with which the a magnificent golden plateau, while on the three lon longs- him the high merit of being the foremost to vindicate confidence that wherever the British officer led the native
islandsstill
infested, are the most dangerous of the i tudinal tables were displayed numerous gilt candelabra,
are - soldiery would follaw. To the discipline, the courage'
L'A b . ade is at 1 vases, goblets, and a profusion of other plate, which gave
disturbers. Tea corvette in toe . still . macy of cur arms, after the temporary but sad reverse and en !urance of the native troops they were as much In-
!to the entertainment an extremely rich, if not dazzling of Caubul, none performed a more gallant and conspi- dented for the do fence of Jellalabad as to the exertions
Tairabou, which is deserted by the natives, and we ,
character.
of the Eng- ,
are building forts there. If the intrigues , cuous part than Sir William Nott,—(Loud cheers.) It of the 13th Regiment. Sir Robert Sale was the noble
The gallery at the lower end of the room was set
lish missionaries do not drive us from the country, was only necessary to mention the names of Candaher chroalcler of their &tette, foe he had selected -as his eU
' apart on one side for the lies, among whom were Lady and
they at all events embarrass our operations. Our !
Sale and her daughter, Mrs Strutt, with Lady Nott and Ghuznee to awaken sentiments of the moss cordial reetere te the arms he had received from her Majestit
respect and admiration for the character of that distin - ,i soldier of the 13th Regiment on the one side and a
dear friends on the other side of the Straits are very
the Misses Nott, who were most loudly cheered on their guished officer, whose absence, and the cause of it they sepoy on the other.—(Loud cheers.) Besides the reveal-
troublesome people. , entrance. The other portion of the gallery was occu-
da of •
" MARCH 21.—A deputation from the islands pied by a full military band, which played many favourite all so deeply regretted ;he hoped, however, that his re- lection of his duty to his country, Sir R. Sale had an&
turn to his native Lind and the grateful reception of his timer thought in his mind which nerved his arm—the re-
Aforea, Eimeo, and the two bays of Otaheite, have 1 pieces of music during dinner, and at intervals through- friends and countrymen would contribute to the restore. eoilection of Akbar Khan's prison and those who were
arrived to express the devotion of these countries to ' out the evening. tam of his health, and he would arid his restoration to detained in captivity there.—(Loud cheers.) He called
the French, and that they were entire strangers to the 'The Chairman of the Hon. Company (Mr. Sheppard) .
the service of his country. Ho begged. them to drink on them again to drink to the health of Lady Sale.--
have taken place. They have brought was supported on the right by Sir Robert Sale, the Earl
troubles which
island of Lincoln, Lord Eliot, Sir Rebert Peel, the Chancellor
a number of presents for the Governor. The The toast was drunk with all the honours. The CHAIRMAN then reoposed " the Health of the.
f the Exchequer Sir Geor e Murray,Sir E. Knatchbull,
of Mores one
is
of the best that has submitted to the " • . • g The CHAIRMAN immediately afterwards rose to pro- Lord Mayor," observing., that no one had ever
filled that
b h
On , Mr. Weeding, and Mr. Astell ; and on the lefts y t e pose thei health of another gallant and distinguish; d high office with more credit to himself or benefit to the
French. Almost all Pomare's property is there. ,
, liepuw Chairman of the Hon. East India Compny, the
leaving this the Queen has yielded to the councils or
I Earl 'o'f' Ripon. the Earl of Dalhousie, Lord G. Somerset, officer to whom they also owed a deep debt of gratis -..oirenunity at large.
mNt I4uetstt accounts
tulle. Sir Robert Sale had served in Lydia, for a period The toast was drunk with loud cheers.
some of her family, who have inspired her with doubt I
I the lion. W. Baring, Sir T. Fremantle, the Lord Meyer, of, he believed, forty-five years. In the records of the The LORD MAY on felt the greatest pleasure in being
as to the intentions of the English. Her intimate ' Sir J. Macdonald, Sir John Pelly, Sir R. Campbell, Mr. Burmese war the name of Sale was mentioned with dis- present on that interesting occasion, and it was highlf
councillor, Mr. Pritchard, was no longer with her to Sheriff Musgrove, and Mr. Sheriff Moon. Amongst the tinction—there he had occupied the post of danger and ,ratifying to receive from so distinguished a convent
rouse her energy to resistance. She sent a female other company, which numbered about 160, we observed of honour ; but it was reserved for the Gallant such a mark of public commendation as had been be'
embassy
to
the Governor to arrange this affair. M. Mr. Mills, Mr. f.o rh, Mr. Masterman, M.P., Mr. Wigram,
General to complete and consummate his fame on the stowed on him. He was anxious to fulfil the duties Is!
-make condition. He offers to receive Mr. F. Kelly, M P Mr. T. Baring, M.P., Mr. Hogg,
Bruat would no
Pomare a mares, but R N Mr. E.
. promises nothing. It is not M P., Mr, Sergeant Goulhurn, Lieut. Peel, .., . many distinguished services he had performed. It was from time to time to receive the approbation of hi.,
Tennent M.P. Mr. Melville, Secretary, &c.
known if the Queen will resign herself to this step, but it
_,. _ ,
Nutt was not necessary he should rascal to their re fellow-citizens. He should continue to do so to the bel
Sir W. was
... unfortunatelyunable to attend, in
it generally expected she will, so that we are on the eve collection the successful march of. his ability,hoped retain the Pe"
Sir Robert Sale of
consequence of severe indisposition.
of the re-establishment of general peace. The de- to Jellalabad'amidst the most appalling difficulties,. and opinion they had been pleased to express.—(Cheers.)
Grace was said before and after dinner, by the Rev.
er. ,
etr. as oTT. the heroic defence of that garrison must ever be me- The company then adjourned to the elegant dressing"
parture of Pritchard will not be without its fruits.
We understand that the Gambier Islands, where the The cloth having been removed, movable in the annals of our military history.—(Cheers.) rooms below the din l'
ingshall, and partook of te
To the indomitable courage, the unflinching determine- coffee, &c.
labours of the French missionaries have been crowned The CHAIRMAN rose to propose the first toast. In tion, and the unwearied zeal of Sir Robert Sale and his We must not omit to notice the very efficient service
with much success, are to be added to the French doing so, he could not propose the national sentiment gallant comrades they were bound to attribute, in a great of Mr. Toole as toastmaster.
• in the Pacific. The trio-coloured flag is without adverting to the late happy and auspicious event
possessions degree, the ultimately successful termination of the. The whole proceedings of the evening afforded till
raised there. The people demand a garrison of which had excited feelings of joy and gratitude amongwll'
, struggle in Affathanistan.—(Cheers.) They must iih utmost gratification to all who had the pleasure of
hsoldiers. The sixth company of marine in- all classes of her Majesty's subjects.—(Cheers.) It De-
Frenc
sent there as soon as quiet is established came us, not only as a nation, but as individuals, to be forward to the arrival of every mail for accounts of that
fantry is
.t 3 be
Ithisnewthankful to Divine Providence for the safety of her Ma-
occupation opportune ? In heroic band in the garrison of Jellalabad. Cut off as
itnheo
meantime,Otaheite.
an
English corvette which is stationed jle,sht,ys,faeenldieherhehkanpepy delriNveardyedofth
h the lPe iri i"the .
—(Cheers.)
they were for a time from all possibility of aid, they
and breadth
at the Sandwich Islands is looking for a pretext to
of the land,r and hew'mpieght add, a feeling of devoted secuati..c el
Jellalabad dared to
andhopecthat they would be able to hold
andahar were as green spots in
take possession of that group, which is more iut- loyalty and attachment to the Crown and her Majesty's the wilderness ; they looked there for relief, and they
portant than the Marquesas, the
_Society, and the person.—(Cheers.) He begged leave to prop.ose, with
did not look in vain. Sir Robert Sale and his gallant
Gambier Islands altogether. three times three, the " Health of her Majesty the comrades held the garrison of Jellalabad not only in
The paragraph dated March 26, has already ap- Queen.". defiance of the host of Akbar Khan, but by their brilliant
(eared. The toast was drunk with the accustomed honours, sallies and the final success of their efforts they proved
the hand playing the national anthem. that no difficulties, however great, no surrounding den-
The CHAIRMAN next proposed the " Health of her gars, however extensive and appalling, no enemy, how-
Majesty the Queen Dowager," who had many claims on
ever numerous and daring, no combination of men, or
our respect, regard, and esteem. That illustrious lady, even of the elements, could quench the spirit, or crush
ever since she was known to England, had exhibited, not
the courage and energy of so noble a band.--Jsoud
only in public but in private life, a brilliant example of cheers.) It was impossible to mention the name of Sir
charity and benevolence, and in assemblies like the pre- Robert Sale without associating with it that of his heroic
sent her name was sure always to be received with the lady—(Loud and protracted cheering)—whose noble
most cordial marks of esteem.—(Drunk with three times
constancy, whose heroic spirit, whose never-failing self-
three.) possession exhibited a bright example not only to her
The next toast proposed by the Chairman was, the
own sex, but to ours, and to all.—(Loud cheers.) He
" Health of his Royal Highness Prince Albert," who, as called on them, then, to drink long life and happiness to
consort of our beloved Queen, was entitled to our warm •
Sir Robert Sale and his distinguished lady.
est and most affectionate regard, and who had conducted The toast was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm.
himself, since he came to this country, in a manner to Sir ROBERT SALE, who was long and loudly cheered
conciliate and secure the respect and approbation of all
on rising to acknowledge the compliment, said—lt is
her Majesty's subjects. He begged to couple with the
with extreme diffidence that I rise to return you my
health of his Royal Highness that of the Prince of thanks for the excessive honour you have done no
Wales and the other members of the 'Royal Family.— this night. To a soldier, you are aware, the thanks to
(Three times three.) his countrymen are always the most gratifying honour
The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the next toast, said he that can be paid ; and I feel that compliment especially
felt it wholly unnecessary to dilate on the merits of the valuable coming from an assembly like this. It has been
naval and military profession, whose services, as the my fortune to have served in India for many years, and
brave defenders of the country, were always sure to I can salely vouch that I have had the honor of corn-
command the feelings of admiration and gratitude in the mending the troops of the East India Company to mi
breast of every Englishman. On the part of the East entire satisfaction.—(Cheers.) Many instances I could
India Company lie could not forget their peculiar claims mention in which no body of Europeans in the world
to respect and admiration. With the great services of
could have shown more devotedness and attachment to
the army he could not help associating the name of that their commanders than the native Sepoy troops.—(Loud
illustrious chief who had never led it in the field but to
cheers,) Jellalabad has been alluded to—l may say that
honour and victory.—(Cheers,) He perceived it was a finer corps there is not in the world than were in that
only necessary to make the slightest allusion to the garrison under Colonel Monteith. I consider them all as
Duke of Wellington to insure the most enthusiastic re- brothers—a more jovial and jolly set I never met with.
ception to the sentiment he was about to propose ; it
—(Loud cheers and laughter.) They all very well knew
would, therefore, be presumption in him to attempt to that we were in jeopardy, but their determination was
eulogise the character of that illustrious man. " Wel- that if the enemy came it should cost them dearly.—
lington and Waterloo" would always be the watchwords
(Loud cheers.) I beg again to thank you all for the
for patriotic enthusiasm and exultation while loyalty honour you have done me.—(Cheers.)
existed in the hearts of Englishmen.—(Loud cheers.) The CHAIRMAN next proposed the "Health of Si.
With respect, also, to the other branch of the service to Robert Peel and her Majesty's Government." He was
which they were so much indebted, he had great plea- sure they all congratulated that Right Hon. Baronet on,
sure in noticing among them on the present occasion a the successful close of a long and laborious session. 114
most promising, gallant, and distinguished young officer ventured to call it successful, for he thought the best was
—he meant Lieut. Peel.--(Cheers) If anything were of judging of the success of an Administration was b 3
wanting to keep alive the noble and gallant spirit which looking at its practical results, in the high state of
had always characterised the navy, it would be supplied public crecit, so honourable to the Government and the
by the circumstance that the flower of' our youth, such nation, the maintenance of peace abroad, with increasing
as the son of our ablest statesman, attached themselves prosperity and tranquillity at home, a recruited revenue,
to that profession.—(Loud cheers.) Ile had already exteaded commerce, and increased national reputation
alluded to one warrior who combined the talents ,
These were substantial results which every Englishmae
of a great military leader with the accomplish- had a right to consider as practical fruits of good go-
ments of an eminent statesman ; inn! a command vernment, and upon these grounds her Majesty's pre-
at sea was no less fitted to bring forth the great sent Government were entitled not:only to the thanks,
qualities of an officer than a command on shore. lle but the admiration of the country. He begged leave to
had no doubt his gallant young friend, Lieutenant Peel, propose " The Health of Sir R. Peel and her Majesty's
would yet do credit to the name he bore, and be an Government."
honour to the country and the service to which he had The toast was drunk with three times three.
attached hienself.—(Cheers.) lie had almost forgotten, Sir 11. PEEL spoke as follows : —On the part of her
in speaking of the army, to advert to the presence of a Majssty's Ministers I return you their grateful thank
gallant comrade and companion in arms of his Grace the for the honour which you have just cenferred upoll
Duke of Wellington—Sir George Murray.—(Cheers.) them, and I return also their grateful acknowledgments
That gallant officer had fought side by side with the to the Directors of the East India Company for having
great leader of the British army ; and Englishmen not allowed there to be present on an occasion which is in -
only valued the leader, but also his comrades.—(Cheers.) tended to do honour to two gallant officers who have
He therefore begged leave to associate the name of Sir greatly distinguished themselves by their exploits in
George Murray with the army, and that of Lieutenant India.—(Cheers.) I deeply regret the absence of one of
Peel with the navy.--;Loud cheers.) her Majesty's servants—of that illustrious man who is
Sir G. -MURRAY, who was received with the loudest admitted by all to be the first military cominender of
cheering, then rose and spoke as fellows—lt is always the age in which he lives. I should regret his abecee,
an honourable office and a grateful duty te a military the more if he had nut had an opportunity of doing fail;
man to return thanks for a compliment paid to the pro justice in his place in the House of Lords to the merits
fessiou to which he has the honour to belong, and it is I of Sir W. Nott and Sir R. Sale, and of passing a judg-
more especially so when, both from the manner in which ment upon their military services, which, I doubt not,
the toast is given and the reception it has experienced, has been among the highest distinctions they have
it is obvious that the sentiment of the company is deci- received,—(Loud cheers.) I should regret it the
dedly favourable to those who serve their country, either more if a gallant companion in arms of the
by sea or land. But on the present occasion, the most I
• Noble Duke, my Right Hon. Friend Sir George Mur-
favourable feelings to time army could not fail to be ray, the Master-General of the Ordnance, had not in
elicited by the presence of the gallant friend whom I the absence of the Duke of Wellington occupied that
see on the right of the chair.—(Cheers.) His presence place which he would have filled in a manner worthy of
recals both the services of the army in general, and moire the reputation of my Right lion. Friend.—(Cheers.)
especially the services of that part of the army which Sir William Nott and Sir Robert Sale have received
has lately been employed in the East.—(Cheers.) And high, but not unmerited distiuctions. They have re-
when I mention the army employed in the East, I ceived marks of gracious acknowledgment from their
trust it is perfectly understood that I do not mean Sovereign—they have received, on the recommendation
to speak only of European soldiers, but also of those of the Duke of Wellington, the thanks of the House of
gallant men born in India—our Indian fellow-sub- Lords ; and it has been my grateful duty, though not
jects, and whom we military men are proud to call presumptuous enough to speak of their military services,
our fellow-soldiers in the field.—(Cheers.) I deeply as the organ of Government in the House of Coinmons,
regret not to have had the pleasure, and that this Coin- to propose to those gallant officers the thanks of the
pany in general has not had the satisfaction, of seeing Commons of England for their great military services.
here this day another gallant officer, particularly distin-
—(Cheers.) In that arena of political conflict, within
guished in the late campaigns in the East.—(Cheers.) those walls which daily resound with acrimonious party
I regret that indisposition has prevented his attendance crimination and political debate, I have had the satisfac-
here to-day, because I should have been most happy tion of seeing all political difference forgotten and ex-
myself to have made his acquaintance ; and I should tiaguished for the time, and one unanimous feeling pre-
have been delighted to see him here sharing along with veiling to do honour to men, who have maintained the
Sir Robert Sale those feelings of admiration and gratis character and glory of their country.—(Cheers.) There
tulle which are universally felt by his fellow-citizens.— was but one thing wanting to complete the rewards that
(Cheers.) But the exploits of those two gallant officers had been received by those distinguished men—that
have been recorded in dispatches, which will be read always in the presence of their fellow-subjects, in a company
with the highest satisfaction—(Cheers)--containing the like this, fairly representing each of the highest
most admirable professional lessons—practical lessons, interests of the country—the East India Company,
infinitely superior to the speculations of theoretical the Government, the army, the commerce, the menu-
•writers—(Cheers)—in the must practical of all arts, the iacturing and trading interests of this great commu-
art of war.—(Load cheers.) I recommend them to the pity—that in a company like this, Sir William Note and
perusal, to the study of every military inan, that he Sir Robert Sale should receive, in addition to the favour
may learn from the examples which those dispatches of the Crown, in addition to the grateful acknewledg-
furnish how to act, should it ever fall to his lot to be in menus of Parliament, in presence of their fellow-coun-
a situation of equal responsibility and danger—(Cheers) tryinen, the marked demonstrations of public gratitude
—surrounded by hostile nations and by barbarous tribes, which have this night been accorded to them.—(Cheers.)
remarkable indeed for personal activity and courage, but •
rile absence of one of those eminent men, and the cause
still more remarkable—l should rather say, more noto- of that absence, we deeply deplore ; but I confess Ido
rious, for their skill in artifice, and their practice off rejoice, and while I live I shall never :orget, that, I have
treachery—(Loud cheers)—cut off by distance and by I
been present on this occasion, when Sir Robert Sale has
natural impediments, as well as by the enemy, from all I received these demonstrations of public gratitude in the
known succour, and having to contend against the presence of that heroic lady—(Loud cheers)—who has
superadded difficulties of the convulsions of natu e, shed a double lustre on the name of Sale.—(R peated
which destroyed the defences which their gal-
cheers.) We are not merely returning our grateful ac-
lent men had prepared almost as soon as I knowledgments to distinguished men, but we are proving
they were completed.—(Loud cheers.) But no- to the soldiers and sailors of this country, 'that i: they
' timing could daunt the constancy of Sir W. Nott and Sir should be placed in situations such as those which Sir
R. Sale—(Cheers)—who, well and duly appreciating the i William Nott and Sir Robert Sale have occupied, if they
vast superiority which discipline gives to a trained army I should be charged with such grieveus responsibilities as
over hordes of barbarians, however numerous and how- l
have fallen on them—however distant the scene of ac-
, ever individually brave, neither looked to the right nor , tion, however coinparatitely smell the army they may
' the left, but kept that post which their duty called on . command, whether it be at Waterloo, or amid ihe shat
theta to occupy—that course which their (twin honour , t. red Nails of Jellalabad—if British odic. rs wi,l ,io ih,ir,
and the welfare of the troops under their commend, as ' (linty —if ihty will untiaie such se civic.. s as; :lieu: s. Lich
well as the character of their profession and the interests wore In:isle ea 1.11,,,;(1 gallant inn-n, at ca., distailee if live
and glory of their country, required them to ustilet tin. theusand miles, :.mere are millioes of British hearts
—(Cheers.) But these campaigns have not been distin- , beating- in sympathy with them, and millions of British
guished alone by their military merit ; they have been tongues which, on their return to their native country,
rendered illustrious also by traits of female heroism— will resound with tneir grateful aeknowledgments.—
(Great cheering)—which have elicited universal appro- (Loud and continued cheering.)
bation.—(Continued cheering.) What is there for which The CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of the Earl
we feel greater admiration than when we see combined ,of Ripon, President ()I' the Beard of Colitrol. Ile knew
with the graces and virtues of the softer sex those heroic : by daily experience that the most anxious desire of that
sentiments and heroic actions also which give the highest ' Noble Lord's heart was to be instruinental to the utmost
dignity and the greatest lustre to our most eminent war of his power in extending the blessings of peace, civili-
riors.—(Cheers.) These are the recollections suggested zatiun, and happiness among the pepplo of India.
to our minds when we turn them back to those eastern The Earl of lireoe briefly returned thanks. His
campaigns, and lam happy to say that the feelings we reat desire was to devote all the ability and energy he
so experience are not the ebullitions of the maing
nte of possessed to the auxieus discharge of the duties of his
vieterg, but they are permanently engraver on our office, and there was DO part of those duties more itneor-
minds, as we appreciate the merits of those greet men tent than by personal detneautur and action to maintain
and the illustrious achievements they have performed. i with the Directors of the East India Cemp n
teany tie-it
—(Loud cheers.) In their gallant exploits they have good understanding which was so necessary 1
ie IDLL-
be.,n actuated by the principles and guided by the cx nagewent of all human affaire, and pre-cm nently so :11,
ample of the noble Duke who is at the heath 01 the
the singular constiturien under which they lived. lie
army—(Cheers)—and they have emulated in India was sorry that indipesition had Prevented him from
the glorious campaigns of the Peninsula.—(Cheets.) being present on a late occasion, when the vest nt Go-
Such is the gratifieation we enjoy, and it is with these vernor-General had bean entertained by the East Lelia
feelings that we have cordially and with the strangest compeny ; but it was a great satisfaction to know that
approbation met under the awpices ef the East India e the confidence of the Curt of Dhecaors, of tie, gee-mg
C•anpany to pay a just tribtste of gratitude to bore who tied the Government, mild not. be reposed in one better
have served their country with honour and success in qualified adequately to discharge time duties of his itn-
the field.—(Cheers.) For myself, I h!,g you will receive portant office.—(Cheers.) He reje iced in the t ;pet:item-thy
my thanks, iind I an] sure those of every military m:tn, he ,mow had of a:ernes lii: testimony te the dis; ineuishef
for the very haedsome manneein wiriest you have been eery:. es of his gentait friends to whom the) were es-
pleased to speak of the army in general upon this in- aereblea to do Ineneur, anti he begged to commit- by
teresting occasion.—(Loud cheers.) drirdii:g " The Health of the Chaireeei and I !4•1J11; r -
Lieutenant PEEL, m a few briefiand appropriate terms, Chairman, and Pi osperity to the East India Comprin.y."
acknowledged the compliment on behalf of the navy The CHAIRMAN acknowledged the compliment in a
amidst loud cheers. neat speech, declaring that the great object of the Board
The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the next toast, said his of Directors was, so to discharge their functions as to

A SCENE ICY A WORKHOUSE.
At the Rochdale Petty Sessions, on Monday, Jan
Collage, the governor of the Thornham division ot
the Middleton workhouse, was summoned before the
Bench for bad conduct in the house, and particularlf
towards James Halliwell, the Middleton governor,'
Mr. Jackson said he appeared for the overseers and
for the Middleton governor of the house. The dr
fendant was the governor for the township of There:
ham, and a difference had arisen since the appointment
of the Middleton governor. The workhouse was ths
joint property of the townships of Middleton, Thorn'
ham, Hopwood, and Birtle-cum-Bamford, and vitrd
built upwards of 100 years ago. Middleton ace
Thornham were now the only occupiers of it ; as, sin;
the passing of the new poor-law the two last had bee
joined to the Bury union. The defendant was sr
pointed many years ago. A meeting of the rate-PaYe
of Middleton was held recently, to inquire into his Coy
duct. It appeared from inquiries made, that Ow
was not room for the Middleton inmates. In conte:,
quence, the overseer gave Halliwell instructions Vi
break off the locks of those rooms which the defeat
hsd locked up, that they might not be occupied by
Ice
Middleton paupers. The defendant was now
Middle'
ton of Thornham and Hopwood, and not of Mida,,
ton ; the latter township being dissatisfied with P's•
conduct, they had appointed the complainant to,
their governor for the protection of their paueb.
The defendant's conduct had been disgraceful
had gone into the rooms and put water under
beds, opened the windows, and thrown large pieees.o,
wood upon the floors, thus preventing the age
mates from sleeping. He had no doubt it woulti.oo,
contended that it was done as a right of possessig,
Witness then produced the deed of the workbend
and also a plan of the building.—James BOW"
said the overseers of Middleton appointed bin/liia
their governor on the 29th of July, and gave t.pai
possession of the workhouse. I removed two tlio
into the rooms unoccupied, and went to sleep in we,
room with the paupers. Collinge, the defendant, c'toi,i
and asked who was in the beds ; and he was the
that I wag; he abused us very much. That vo'i,to
first night. By the Bench—What made you r:the
those rooms ?—I was sent there. On the Tuesusld e
overseers directed me to break the locks open, OA 0.11
took possession. The next morning we foillr,to.
locked from us but three rooms. On the Friday ow_ it
ing I cleaned the oven out, and placed fire under •
to heat it. It had been a rule to bake the bread ,
neighbour's house for the use of the inmates for of
years ; and when the oven was heated the defend%
threw water upon the fire, and put it out. Jo
Tuesday, the 6th inst., the defendant came to bd
house at nine O'clock at night, and asked who he
broken open the door of the room in which be vi,he
[ informed him that I had an order to separateint.o
male from the female. I had got an old decrepit o,'•,
to bed, who was afraid of him ; he swore that be
_„l,t
master of the house, and he would do as he thtlie
proper. He opened windows; and I followed:3 op
and closed them. He threw down the bed-rst,s
the room floor ; fetched cans 'of water, and thre bej
under the beds of the inmates ; then pulled inAt oQ
down, and the overseer, who was with me, p ;„i td
again. The inmates in the house were alarm pot
the violent conduct of the defendant. I ninbooei,
afraid of Collinge; but I pray he may be Eale
over to keep the peace.—The overseer of 111 00
he was informed, on Wednesday last, tbilipslei
Middleton governor had put two men and twofoto se.
together in one room, and the directions were poi
oarate the sexes; they were willing to build 450
pantry if that would please them. The defetior
was appointed governor of the house by four •ndeti.
ships, and that appointment had not been rese'e
By the Bench—Are you afraid of a disturbadc epe.
Yes ; the complainant has gone there for nothilld the
The Rev. R. Durnford, rector of Middleton, sa,L) bio
complainant was no friend of the defendant, fui.,(ll°
an old feud against him. He would recoroteet orb,
the Bench that the house should be divided, din cl 5,
township might know its own part. Mr. Rlia
would recommend that the workhouse sh°lltelfe
divided; and we will hind over both parties tl'r
Moot
months, in two sureties each, for their good bell,'
towards each other.— 411anchester Guardian.
ent,{
We are requested to state that the new we' i;ber;
led "The Popular Member," by Mrs. Gore,,:tts,c..
" Mothers and Daughters,". "The Dowqger, veoaeit;
three vu's. post Bvo., will be published by gr. he 19'
of New Burlington-street, on Monday next, t ,
inst. Orders received by all Booksellers.
r th e •
NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY.— Tenders A). colt:
ti
illation of twenty miles by this line of raillckd
mencing at Berwick, were on Wednesday Jot 11%,
by the Directors at their office in Edinburgu'agor
were very numerous, and the successful comPe bo e
we understand, a gentleman from Yorkshire, Wd pir
the contractor of the line between Gateshead en
,he
lington.—Berwick Advertiser. had on
On Sunday, the inhabitants of Preston nod
opportunity of travelling, by railway, to Flee.r of rit{t,
back for one shilling and sixpence. Forty 01_1,1 of
way travelling for eighteenpence! No ue`,., eltioe"
Gladstone'. Bill here, at any rate.—Preston

COUNTRY BANK ISSUES.
The London Gazette, of Tuesday evening, contains the
following returns under the new " Act to make further
Provision relative to the Returns to be made by Banks
of the amount of their Circulation." The period is twelve
weeks prior to the 27th April last, and the average
amount in each case is certified by two of her Majesty's
Commissioners of Stamps :
Cardiff Bank, at Cardiff.—W. Towgood and J.£7,001
Y. Towgood . £7,001
Carmarthen Bank, at Carmarthen.—T. C. Morris
and \V. Morris
Colchester Bank, at Colchester.—G. Round, J
W. E. Green, and Josh. Pattison 25,082
Cornish Bank, at Truro, Falmouth, and Redruth
—W. Tweedy, J. Williams, W. M. Tweedy, M
Williams, R. Tweedy, and J. M. Williams 49,869
Derby Bank.—Wiliam and Samuel Evans 13,332
Devizes and Wiltshire Bank. Devizes.—Hughes,
Locke. Olivier, and Saunders .
Dorchester Old Bank, Dorchester, Weymouth,
Lyme Regis, and Bridport.—R. Williams, R.
Williams, jun., and H. Williams
East Riding Bank, at Beverley, Pickering, Malton,
and Great Driffield. —Bower, Hutton, Hall, and
Hutton
• 53,392
Exeter City Bank, Exeter.—Milford, Snow, and
Splatt
Faversham Bank.— Hilton, Rigdon, and Jones 6,681
Farnham Bank.—John and James Knight 14,202
Godalming Bank.—Mellersh and Keen
Grantham Bank. Hardy, Walkington, and
Hardy
Grantham and Felkingham Bank.—Kewney and
19,401
King
Guildford Bank. Guildford.—W. Haydon, Thos.
Haydon. Jos. Haydon, and Saml. Haydon 14,524
Hereford City and County Bank, Hereford.—
Matthews, Phillips, and Matthews
Huntingdon Town and Country Bank at Hunting-
don, St. Ive's, and St. Neot's.—G. Rust, 1).
Veasey, and C. Veasey 56,591
Ipswich Bank, Ipswich.—Bacon, Cobbold, Red-
well, and Cobbold
Leeds Union Bank, Leeds.—Brown, a. Janson, •
Barr, Whittaker, and E. Janson 37,459
Lichfield Bank, Lichfield.—J. Palmer and R
22,786
LoGugrheebnorougli Bank, Loughborough—Middleton,
Chatterton, and Craddock 7,359
Manningtree Bank.—T. Nunn, C. Nunn, and T
Nunn, jun.
Marlborough Bank, Marlborough and Wilts Old
Bank, Marlborough Old Bank, Marlborough
Old Bank and Hungerford Bank, and Hunger-
ford Bank, at Marlborough and Hungerford.—
W. Tanner and G. 11. Pinckney
19.073
Merionethshire Bank, Dolgelly.—Lewis Williams 10,906
Shrewsbury Old Bank, and Shrewsbury and Lud-
low Bank, at Shrewsbury, Ludlow, and Mies-
mere.—T. Eyton, C. Campbell, W. Bayley, J.
Rocke, T. C. Eyton, and W. H. Bayley 43,191
Stamford and Rutland Bank, at Stamford, Up-
pingham, and Oakham.—Charlotte Ann Eaton,
Edward Cayley, and Robert Nicholson 31,858
Shaftesbury Bank, at Shaftesbury and Hinden.—
W. B. Brodie and Thos. King
Shrewsbury and SN elshpool Bank, at Shrewsbury
and Welshpool.—P. Beck, G. R. Downward,
J. Scarth, and T. Beck 25,336
Stafford Old Bank, at Stafford.—J. G. Salt, T. Salt,
and J. 11. Webb .

7,692

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