The Sun.
London, England, 1844-10-07 00:00:00

pression, that a simple citizen arose—strong in the
might of justice, strong in the despair of the many,
strong in the very wickedness of the Jew—to confront
the knightly highwaymen who exacted toll upon every
article that passed through their domains. That simple
citizen was seconded by an enlightened sovereign—
pledged to just principles of trade. That simple citizen
and that enlightened sovereign prevailed. They laid the
foundations of free commerce—l use the word in no
party sense—the foundation of the Rhenish and the
Hanseatic leagues ' • and the ruins of those mighty
fortresses upon the borders of the Rhine, still inform the
traveller what is the fate of the unjust.—(Cheers.) But
what followed? Out of the spirit thus awakened—out of
the light thus kindled—out of free commerce have
sprung free letters.—(Cheers.) In the same Mayence
Guttenberg discovered printing.—(Cheers.) Thus the
destruction of monopolies in trade proved the destruction
of monopolies in knowledge.—(Cheers.) Here, then, in
a country ruled over by an enlightened Sovereign, not
less alive, let us hope, than his Lordship of Hapsburg, to
the misery of her poorer subjects—here, with merchant
princes around—here, animated by an inspiration not
less magnificent than was Walpolden—there shall be for
Manchester the renown which was of old for 11fayence.
Because your ships and vessels are laden not alone with
bales of cloths and cottons, but with goods which have
neither a declared nor an official value, you carry with
you truths from this free island which tend to elevate
the character of man. You carry with you principles
which tend to unite all nations in one fair confraternity
of reciprocal assistance.—(Cheers.) And when, out of
a spirit thus Catholic, out of a power thus universal,
that old world shall have received another of those moral
shocks which, like printing and steam, threw it onwards
on its career ; when it shall be one stage nearer its
goal ; when civilization shall be one hour from its me-
ridian, it will be remembered that this meeting had its
share in the work of progress.—(Cheers.) For here,
too, at this very moment, we are publishing the banns
for a marriage which represents the primeval alliance
between the matter and the spirit. For this too is a
bridal between matter and spirit ; between the industry
which has overspread the earth, as the waters cover the
seas, and that intellect which is young, and which, by
God's blessing, shall remain pure.—(Loud cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of Mr. Row-
land Hill, the author of the penny postage, which was
drunk with cheers, and responded to by that gentleman,
who proposed the health of the Pretident of the Athe-
naeum, Mr. Atherton, and the two secretaries, Messrs.
Berlyn and Watkin, who had ':one so much to promote
the interests of the institution.

Mr. TORRENS 3sI'CULLOCII .‘econded the motion, in
doing so he congratulated the meeting upon the fact,
that instead of complimenting the late Dr. Dalton by
erecting a monument to his memory, they were going
to expend the money in founding a professorship in that
science of which that great man was so distinguished
an ornament.

The resolution having been unanimously carried,
Mr. WATKINS returned tnanks, and moved that Mr.
Atherton, President of the Athenaeum, take the chair.
Mr. Atherton, having taken the chair,
The Mayor of MANCHESTER (Mr. Alexander Kay)
rose to propose a vote of thanks to Mr. Disraeli. He
knew not, he said, in what terms to express his thanks
to that distinguished gentleman. He could only entreat
of the meeting that they would, by their loud acclaim,
satisfy him that they, at least, offered their thanks with
the utmost sincerity. however much their mouthpiece
had failed in giving expression to their feelings. He
hoped that in some of the works which would doubtless
proceed from their gifted chairman, he would, in some of
his philosophical discussions,bring out this remarkable cir-
cumstance—that, at this era, large assemblages of peo-
ple could be collected together for literary objects, when,
if mere singing and dancing were presented as the prin-
cipal attraction, they would hardly have seen as many
hundreds.—(Hear, hear.) He was the more induced to
allude to this point when he referred to Mr. Disraeli's
works in 1834, in which be laid it down that " the Phi-
losophical Society of Manchester was in a state of ambi-
guous existence." If this could be said of the Manches-
ter Philosophical Society in 1834, when Dr. Dalton was
its president, it was a peculiarly fortunate circumstance
that Mr. Disraeli was present that he might ascertain the
effects which bad since been produced, and which might
hereafter be expected. He begged to propose that the
marked and most cordial thanks of the meeting be given
to Mr. Disraeli for his kindness in taking the chair, and
he would take the liberty of adding, for the able manner
in which he had discharged the duties devolving upon
him.—(G reat cheers.)
Mr. JAMES HEYWOOD seconded the motion. He con-
sidered that thanks were due to Mr. Disraeli from the
whole community of Manchester, to whom he had given
such valuable information that evening. He reminded
the meeting that in the pages of " Coningsby" Mr. Disraeli
had represented the manufacturer as a person to be
honoured and respected, and he contended that that
gentleman had raised himself on the mystic ladder to
which he had himself alluded, and pliced himself above
the ordinary race of men.—(Loud cheers.)
The vote of thanks was carried by acclamation, Mr.
Cobden acting as fugleman, and the entire meeting
rising and giving nine enthusiastic rounds of applause.
Mr. ATHICRTON, in acquainting Mr. Disraeli with the
nature of the compliment just paid him, said that that
gentleman had the thanks of the whole body of directors
and subscribers to the Athenmum for his kindness in
presiding, and .his ability in discharging his onerous
duties, and that the kind suggestions and recommenda-
tions of the various speakers would receive the most
careful consideration of the committee.

Mr. D'lsaAma rose amid loud cheers to reply. He
said he had to offer them his thanks for the distinguished
manner in which they had paid him this high compli-
ment. It was, in his opinion, the greatest distinction
that man could receive when he received the approbation
of a refined community of his fellow-citizens. He aspired
to no more. He desired no more. He thought if he
had attained that result, he had attained a great prize.
And, far from believing that he was entitled to it, all
that he would say was, that he was determined to en-
deavour to deserve it.—(Cheers.) He remembered with
the zieepest interest the casual circumstances under
which they first made each other's acquaintance. He
was deeply sensible of the honour which they had done
him in requesting that be would preside over their
meeting that evening ; and in offering him their
thanks for the manner in which he had ful-
filled the duties of that office, they had conferred
upon him an honour and an obligation that, when
he returned to his home, he should cherish—which, in
public life, he should often recur to for animation and
support—which he never should forget—and which, he
trusted, might inspire him to conduct that would never
forfeit their regard and their respect.—(Great cheering.)
Mr. COBDEN then rose and said, that they were
honoured on that occasion with the presence of their
worthy Chairman's lady, and he thought, in the name of
the ladies present, he might call upon the gentlemen to
rise and give three cheers for Mrs. Disraeli.
The call was enthusiastically responded to, Mrs.
Disraeli rising and repeatedly acknowledging the com-
pliment.
Mr. DISRAELI said he was very sorry indeed to tres-
pass upon the meeting again. He thought a year at
least might transpire before he should have had that
honour. But Mrs. Disraeli, who was extremely grati-
fied with the distinguished honour, desired him to say,
that there was only one circumstance could gratify her
more, and that was, that they should clear the room as
soon as possible, and commence dancing. —(Laughter.)
The room was accordingly cleared, and dancing was
continued until a late hour.

THE KENTISH RAILWAY.—The London division of
this proposed railway has, within the last few days,
been materially modified. Instead of using the Green-
wich line, it is proposed to diverge at Greenwich, and,
passing by New-cross, Peckham, Camberwell, Kenning-
ton, and Lambeth, reach Waterloo-bridge, and there
join the proposed extension of the South-Western Rail-
way. This extension will, it is estimated, cost half a
million, and the capital is accordingly increased to
2,250,0001. Parties who have subscribed to the original
scheme may withdraw or modify their connection with
the project. The return is calculated at 74 per cent.—
Railway Record.

CHATHAM DOCK-YARD, OCT. 4.—Yesterday the
following removals and promotious were received at the
office of the Captain-Superintendent, Capt. William
Henry Sherriff, from the Admiralty, commencing first
with Mr. J. Fincham, master shipwright of this yard,
who is appointed master shipwright of Portsmouth yard,
vice Blake, superannuated ; Mr. W. Edge, master ship-
wright at Davenport, appointed master shipwright at
Chatham, vice Fincharn ; Mr. C. Willcox, master ship-
wright's assistant of this yard, is appointed to the same
office in Deptford yard, and Mr. 0. Lang, junior acting
master shipwright's assistant at Deptford, appointed
master shipwright's assistant at this yard. Mr. W. M.
Rice, foreman of this yard, is appointed master ship-
wright's assistant at Portsmouth, vice Sturdie, superan-
nuated. Mr. Babb, acting foreman of the yard at De-
vonport, is appointed foreman of this Dock-yard at
Chatham, vice Rice. promoted. Mr. J. Wyatt, acting
foreman of this ys.,• ' appointed foreman, vice Reed,
promoted to assistant foreman at Woolwich-yard, vice
Abethell, promoted to master shipwright. The Thunder,
surveying vessel, Comm9nier Barnett, is taken into
dock again to ce-nn!ote making good her defects, and
fitting for sea. The Duck has been re coppered, and
defects made good, and was put out of dock on Tuesday,
and sailed this day with stores for Woolwich and Dept-
ford yards:

AR-RIVAL OF HER MAJESTY'S STITD.-011 Friday
afternoon, at half-past three o'clock, the Dundee, Perth,
and London Shipping Company's splendid steam-ship
Dundee, Captain James Kidd, arrived at Here's steam-
packet wharf, Wapping, from Dundee. She brought
nearly a full complement of first and second cabin pas-
sengers, not a few of whom required the kindly aid of
Mr. Robertson, the steward, during the passage. The
stewardess was not less attentive. The tempestuous
weather on Wednesday night and Thursday morning,
caused many sojourners in the Perthshire Highlands for
the past three weeks, and who were passengers south-
ward by the Dundee, to disgorge everything their
stomachs contained of Scottish hospitality. For a time,
royalty, as well as loyalty to the sovereign, was altoge-
ther forgotten; but "Athol brose," along with other
effective medicine, administered by Mr. Robertson, the
steward, speedily effected a cure. The demand for soda
water, by a privileged few to the kindlier considerations
of the landlord of the inn of Blair Athol, was unprece-
dented, at least, we have so been informed by one of the
passengers. The Dundee brought, and landed in safety,
at Hore's commodious steam-packet wharf, her Majesty's
stud, consisting of sixteen carriage and saddle horses,
along with her favourite mountain pony, and Prince Al-
bert's two shooting Highland ponies. The shaggy ap-
pearance of the hitherto dwellers of the mountain and
the glen, contrasted curiously with the royal stud. The
Dundee also brought five of the royal carriages. The
worthy and highly-respected commander of the Dundee
(Mr. iiidd) gained the individual encomiums of his nu-
merous and highly respectable passengers, for his ur-
banity and attention during the passage.