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London, England, 1845-05-19 00:00:00

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ception to the rule. Thirteen of the cler 6 ' exten-
sive diocese, chiefly curates, have addressed their ditcesan,
who is an ultra-Tory in politics, :leclaring that they
deem it their duty to record their opposition to: the Mal,-
nooth Bill, •" as it has been assumed that great indif-
ference exists in Ireland upon the subject," and they add,
I this statement might seem to be ►n some measure supported
by the fact that few petitions have been presented agai6st,
the proposed grant.
The paucity of signatures to this address affords most de-
cided evidence of the unwillingness of the clergy of the
Established Church to take any part in apposing the measure
of Sir Robert Peel.
The Right Hon. Sidney Herbert has set an example to -the
landed gentry of Ireland, in the endowment of Roman Ca-
tholic clergymen, in accordance with the earnest recommen-
dation of Sir Robert Peel, when introducing the Mayaooth
Bill in the House of Commons. Mr. Herbert, who is the
owner of large property in Dublin and its vicinity, has settled
1001. per annum on the parish priest of Irishtown, and a like
sum on the parish priest of Booterstown, in both of which
parishes he is the principal proprietor. The endowment is
perpetual for the clergymen of these parishes, and it is vested
in the Commissioners of Donations and Bequests, under the
Act of last session.

GRAND BANQUET AT GOLD-
SMITHS lIALL.

On Saturday evening the ancient and opulent Company
of Goldsmiths gave a sumptuous banquet to his Royal
dighness Prince Albert, Sir Robert Peel, and most of
her Majesty's Ministers, at their splendid Hall in Foster;-
lane, at the rear of the General Post• office.

On this occasion, as might be expected, the exterior
and interior of the noble structure presented a very gay
appearance. As relates to the interior, the state apart-
ments and the approaches to them have been justly pro-
nounced as marked with an air of palatial grandeur not
ex3eeded by that of any other piece of interior architect •
ture in the M-tropolis. The whose suite of noble saloons
presented so brilliant a scene as to surpass anything
hitherto 'displayed by this wealthy corporate body, and
justly merited the encomium passed by Prince Albert,
who, we are informed, expressed to the Prime Warden
of the Company his admiration and astonishment at the
magnificent spectacle which each apartment presented to
his view. •

The liverymen and visitors began to arrive so early as
past five o'clock. Sir Robert Peel, the Duke of
Buccleuch, and ober members of the Cabinet arrived
by half4a,t six. His Royal Highness Prince Albert,
;cull the officers of his suite, arrived at five minutes
before seven o'clock. llis Royal Highness Was. received
with loud cheering by a considerable crowd assembled
in frynt of the hall, and in the General Pest-office
yard. The Prince we* received, on alighting from his
carriage, by the Prime Warden, and the Uempany's
chief officers, and conducted to the state apartments.

Shortly afterwards the company sat down to a sump-
tuous banquet, consisting of every luxury of the season.
Prince Albert, we are informed, on beicg conducted t..)
the dining hall by the Prime Warden, was struck with
the utmost surprise at the splendour of the scene, and
his Royal Highness is said to have exclaimed, " This is,
indeed, magnificent." The usual loyal toasts were
drunk on this .occasion, and the speeches consisted of re-
ciprocal compliments between her . Majesty's Ministers
and the Company.

HARBOURS OF REFUGE.