The Sun.
London, England, 1821-04-16 00:00:00

THE CALEDONIAN ASYLUM.

T

A-nuiversarY Dinner of this excellent
Insa-
tution was held on Saturday at the City of Lon-
don Tavern. The Right Honourable Lord SAL-
TOUN took the Chair, in the absence of His Royal
Highness the Duke of Yonx, whose public du-
ties prevented his presiding on this interesting
anti gratifying occasion. About two hundred
gentlemen sat down to dinner,•amongst whom we
observed,
Lord Glenorchv, the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas,
tc6ert Donnie; Esq., of Appin, M.P.. James Cawthorn, Esq.
Admiral Fraser,
Allan, Esq., Alcxander M
Fraser, Esq. A. Spottiswoode Esq.,
keill:14111 Anderson, Esq., James Wedderburn, 'James
rrtdge Duncan, jun., Esq., A. Stewart, Esq., G. F. Bran-
dram, Esq., V. F. ftivay, Esq., Alexander Grant, Esq., Chas.
Esq., A. '.ll‘Leay, Esq., &c.
Most of the Members of the Highland Society
'7.110 we're present wore the national characteris-
'c dress, and Itsl‘Gregor and Clark, the Pipers
~
the Highland Society, were in attendance, and
alternately with Gow's Band entertained the
romp arty during dinner with many delightful and
'avourite Airs.
After the cloth was removed, (C Non nobis
homine," was mug by Messrs. Clark, Broad-
hurst,.and the other Professional Gentlemen pre-
NOBLE CHAIRMAN. then gave " The
" The Royal Family," " The Duke
°I. York, President of the Institution," for
whose absence his Lordship apologized, and
The Memory of the Duke of Kent ;" all of
which were received with great enthusiasm, ex-
ept the latter, which was drank in solemn and
respectful silence.
'The NOBLE CHAIRMAN then proposed, in a
short and appropriate speech, " Prosperity to
the Caledonian Asylum," which excited The most
rapturous applause. ' After which the note of
a well-known pibroch announced the arrival of
the Children now on the Society's 'Esta-
blishment, who immediately entered the room,
P.receded by the Piper; they were attired
in the Highland garb, and presented one of the
Most pleasing and interesting sights that we ever
Witnessed, and we much regretted that the Royal
President of the Institution was not present to
Participate in it, as it could not but have been
hlghly, gratifying to him to see an Institution,
similar in its design and objects to that which
does so much honour to him, reared and brought
to such perfection, by the exertion and liberality
of Private individuals, unassisted by the influence
Or the resources of the Government of . the
country. After marching several times round the
room, the Children retired, but their appearance
seemed to have imparted a gratifying and proud
satisfaction to the company, which we are well
convinced they will long continue toenjoy, as the
just reward of the interest which they have taken
in the forthation and endowment of so benevoient
an Association.
The SECRETARY shortly afterwards announced
various donations and subscriptions, which had'
been made in the course of the evening. The
amounts we believe, was upwards of 5001. be-
sides several new annual subscriptions, and its
atmouncement was received with long and reite-
rated applause.
The NOBLE CHAIRMAN then proposed -" the
Seas
• of the Chief Justice of the... Common
:11eaS," which was drank with the utmost cordi-
viltY, and his Lordship returned thanks in an
09., the
speech. and concluded by proposing
e health 'of‘Lord. Saltoun, whose exertions
th‘'e so much
.contributed to the prosperity of
Ilte Institution." The toast was drank with the
e'est enthusiasm. •
cc .I'he healths of " the Earl of Breadalbane,"
I! Lord Glenorchy," " S. M'Gillivra.y and Jas.
rniltnn, Esqrs." and many ether toasts followed.
est
ssi 4°l'd Saltoun left the Chair about ten o'clock,
s.
ki'vi was succeeded, by Lord Glencirchys, who;
given a feW toasts, expressed his regret at
4: compelled to retire, and Robert Downie,
ehl:' of A ppin, was unanimously called to the
ptoi'r, who by his good humour and conviviality
b' "'red the hilarity of the Meeting till mid-
-
fe 14°
5 when the company separated with thOse
4411 RS which must ever result from.benevolent
ivh; tharitabln actions, .and particularly tho Se.
jesicc
ill must' contribute to the support' that is so
whj due to the orphans of the brave men,
sees'e blood has sealed the repoSe of Europe,
. •
cosatFd the liberties of mankind, and raised this
3' to an unexampled pitch of glory. •
1,•70rt JAMES.—This gentleman, . . who .was
hiey 'eown in political and military circles; and
fri:.4:l respected by a very numerous body of
at Idis S, We regret to state, died on Saturday last
Ile
a2ouse in Gloucester Place, New Road.
ess, well acquainted with the learned lan.
itli s' and as conversant with the French as
freer native tongue. 'He was a friend 'to public
ti Alorn b • " -
ut the excesses of the French. Revolu-
enuered him deeply sensible'of the value of a
striteGovertiment. His temper was even,mild,
and
or cla.l) and hiss manners were easy,, attentive,
t'rtflig'ag. He was active in the cause of huma-
-1)41' and zealous in his attempts to correct all
,isst;e abuses. llis poetical effusions display
feeling Ifis MILITARY DICTIONARY.
TAL COMPANION, and other standard
1))•eft,::.: Prove his anxiety for the hOnour of his
and are written with correctness and
'asslsv,' uitY• Innumerable other productions de-
Stl(i 'rate his good sense, extensive information,
4 N
Athlic spirit. Ile was in the Gist year of his
INs widow- and five children have to lament the
of f an affrsctionate protector, his large circle
Slor:lends of an agreeable and intelligent cornpa-
T. and society of a useful mensbe.s.
f et, . e nesTße. ft Tancss first broughtfor7 „ Ard last season, was revives' ,)(1 :•iaturday be-
sr crowned audience.'
The is by Ros-
b!l and is deemed some of ;s The new
Q'let followed, and the Perfornlers, both in the
fi4Pv room era and Dancing, deserve more praise than we
. .
. afford them.
ti4irs.s) WILSON and lefr. BamiAst go down to.
I-001 to
sing at four of the Concerts to be
''.ll7.,there in the Music Hail.
. LISTON played Distqb'rind li
~in ombostes
• 1,11 ioso, for , her husband's benefit • t 1.1
, a the, Rath
titre. ort Saturday right, on which occasion
..11orn'nrlt':°,,(iti,i(.;ed the favourite ballads of "
ry
.1"r051*(1s9'" and " Nobola coming to