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il, LIC DINNER AT CRO YDON,
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tiie,423ssurce4.- evening Mr. Bryt7ges, superintendent of
11,,,, r,riege (lepartment of the Brighton, Croydon, and
tie r•eadway, was entertained at a public dinner, at
erii:r:YhOllnCl Inn, Croydon, by the working railway
tliev4ee•niakers under his superintendence, at which
itei' Presented him with a very beautiful silver tea-ser
seilsls a testimony ilf the esteem and respect in which
ktlsoeid bin', and of the gratitude they felt for the kind
6iliv asiderate treatment they had ever experienced at
tiail.a. The room in which the entertainment was
Ices: tuough a spacious apartment, was not capable of
ho'inedating, more than half the number of persons
tsll4"glit admission; but about two hundred sat down
skilictexcellent dinner in the principal room, and the re-
klie r were oblieed to Le content with dining • in an
aen 0
sir
halloma
Pasi,, the principal foreman under Mr. Brydges,
titter'? at tile entertainment, and he wa.3 supported en
°ebitislcle by the guests of the evening—Mr. Benjamin
St,' eleef engineer of the It department of
ale s'llu, ere Brighton, nod Dover line ; Mr. Statham,
qei'gtneer of the line ; Mr Samuda, the inventor of
kisti'raosplieric principle ; and a great number of other
laVespectable gentlemen connected with railways.
ittai "in the cloth was removed, and grace said, the
?• 'Val toastswere given, such as "The Queen."
er,„
e.ei,"" Albert," " The Queen Dowager," Bsc., and
tet,t4"Pouded to in a truly English spirit. The natiood
Pktly. `vas sung very beautifully by one of the cern-
4sfil and after every toast an appropriate song fol-
tal'eand all of them exhibited considel able taste and
Sr rsower on the part of the singer. Immediately
Lkii,r'lle toast of " The Brighton, Croydon, and Dover
4 Collar was given, the service of plate was exhibited ;
4 of 'fled of several pieces, each of which was massive,
kilthseleeedingly beautiful and chaste workmanship, '
fhb
value of the whole, including the trays, &c., was
t'lle,t'°„be about 100/.
Ne.„'jttAlltMAN, in proposing the health of Mr.
NI, said—Gentlemen, in rising to propose the
• tribute whom we have all met this evening to pay
Nil:mute of honour, gratitude, and respect to, I do
iteitplaffectedly declare that I never in my life felt my- '
otekted in a position of greater embarrassment.
tsllkpo d feelings towards myself have induced you to
tiatte a rae to preside over this meeting, and the dis-
litptitsar that duty would have afforded me a great deal
kA tiro indeed, because I, in common with all whom
11144 e around me, feel proud to express the happi-
t,,• affords me in being one of those who have had
n'a,,,, fortune to work under the superintendence of
eF7,!o6,es--(Cheers.) But I must say I regret you
Ot) *v lect some gentleman possessed of talent and
Nomeclual to the task.—(Hear, hear.) However, I
ktiltikti4eaay that it affords me a great deal of gratifica-
one amongst such a party as this, and upon
4t+tt, occasion as the present.—(Cheers.). We all
ttlttiva. grateful it is to our feelings to see merit re-
Ltie reward that is its just due.—(Cheers.) We
~7hten experienced that pleasureable feeling ourselves,
14‘.°10w that Mr. Brydges has never failed to do
\(()heio the merits of those under his superintendence
Laollei,rl)—and therefore it is that we experience so
iN`evastire in evincing this evening, by a practical
itsii":ration, how sincerely we appreciate his kindness
,71 „,_"en all occasions.-(Cheers.) Gentlemen, I feel
t7ltrat,,aut do that justice to this subject which I
' -44 but if - failed,you willattribute
tee ervese have
61,-"tri. to the head and not the heart.---(Cheers.)
II!: tt:'ese circumstances, I shall at once proceed to
'Zsii, address, by which we wish that the service of
N„(/ald be accompanied, for it speaks a hundred
cre effectively 3 our real feelings upon this occa-
'4e cli,any thing that could be said by me.
aairman then read the following address :
Akte eTO HENRY RRYDGES, ESQ
Nt nsed Sir,—We have long looked forward to the
iZest„,ta a moment of high and honourable gratifien-
CV 11 we shall come forward and present you with
itNitation of our gratitude and esteem. The energy
ki.eikYoa have evinced in support of the interests of
'lle,r, generally, and for the urbanity of manner and
Nh.eourtesy and kindness you have shown upon all
eV towards the members thereof, and the more so
i'seil for the friendly solicitude with which you have
Otil el etscharged your official duties towards all over
cie;ileis preside, are matters for which we feel deeply
It may be truly said that your services were
e,, e
ars of the heart—wrke, of all others, most
IN'4 of distinction and reward. May you ever be
Osa as heretofere, to alleviate the sufferings of the
Ohs ~a,,nd long live to continue your watchful care to
tt;krese'lee your care and support. In the name of the
tttls; of the carriage department of the Brighton,
and Dover Railway, we this day present you IN'
Qt44,Lai of our esteem for your merits, with a hope
,t, Messing of Providence may vouchsafe to you
4%PY: years to contemplate and enjey it.
' lied on behalf of 334 subscribers)
" WILLIAK HALL
"JOSEPH BRIER
INVe•
Zber 13, 1845." " JOSEPH BINOHAM
"JOHN ROOTS.
IN eel 4,IRMAN having concluded reading the ebovF,
!ttilckleie'eog-cuettinued cheering followed.. When it
ilitred, he said—Gentlemen, having read that ad-
qgliee more remeins for me to say, except to add that
)deers.)—and
and heartily concur in every word. contained.
NN:eerso_and that feeling, I am satisfied, is par-
ltwel,,,4l, by every one in this room, and every man in
tObrnYrnent.—(Cheers.) They feel grateful to
Nillteil,llY reasons, and therefore they have testified.
Vetia'ade by this gift, which is one got up at their
Nit Isn't: sole instigation.—(Cheers.) I know I speak
kiernents, when I say that their experience of
It but
is not an experience 0f days or weeks, or
ltlett out an experience of years, and the result of it
tys I.lleY have every reason to rejoice in having
kkeeertnnate as to have been placed under the su-
14„te4,enee of such a man.—(Loud cheers.) With
Vs,tiii`lnsenes I give you, Gentlemen, the health of
kit t'
and may he long live and enjoy it.—(Great
t` tollowed by an appropriate song.)
'et4rDoes rose to return thanks. He said—Mr.
Ilt!t4tet
ore Pon
and Gentlemen, I do. assure you that my
N 4,-Pon the present occasion are such that lam
,10s etpewered by them, and therefore am unable to
fl7,ssif,,ca in the language I could wish.—([{ear.)
VII t,t;e trust you will be kind enough to excuse me
keetlikt do justice to the honour you have done me,
%Iklo will for the deed.—(Cheers.) As I knew I
tiola
44,1Npt be equal to the task, I have committed a few
kle,lll la to paper, and, with your permission, I will
14e. t`--You are a modest man, and we will ex-
k,', Its"-(A laugh.)
14,1 waliesziEs then proceeded to read his speech,
kkSe 4 to this effect :—That it was with feelings of
kik% Iliest emotion he rose to return his heartfelt
ytst," the magnificent present, the kindness and
r!l,:por,re of those around him, more than any real
Niolues'is own, had prompted them to offer him—
r,r)—and the value of the gift had been greatly
Pit.`l3' the too flattering terms of the address by
.N'tets.i't beautiful present had been accompanied.—
%Ike; In the discharge of his duties to that great
11 titsLt,o which they all belonged, he begged to as-
il7lstit it was his most earnest desire to treat them
\A ,of great eminence and skill in the business,
Vet: ;tleew them to be, deserved to be treated.
NI, lie Tr.) In his intercourse with them he
Nfteti:roured to impress upon them the utility of
sst N.ltqdly as one common body for their general
NNR:O4,,nd in the line of conduct he had chalked out
Ill,ih he bad always endeavoured to keep that ob-
01Pv, and he believed that the proceedirgs of this
Nit akea proof, if any were wanted, that so far he had
tq:lekasful.—(Cheers.) He could assure the car-
'lts,, kern that this beautiful and valuable testimonial
►illits,jegard for him would be treasured by him as it
11i,,,' for he could not, as a man, regard it other-
e'ltb% Itlase a gift coming from a source which deserved
NI tOttly valued and respected.—(Cheers.) He
%ikaper,4t his words failed to express what his heart
~11441" the present occasion ; he would, therefore,
'ie I°:ith what he had said, and give them a toast,
447;cPected they would receive with a full bumper ;
• k"oach-making in all it branches."
kOsrlepllalleet, forecasu of the carriage department at
‘tes,' kid who acted as vice-chairman, proposed the
tiot'lle4tt in a speech remarkable for its talent and
'be In proposing the toast which he was about to
vebofLettlki say, on his own behalf, as well as upon
IttP„ h,ttie,ilers, that if they did not speak well, at least
'Y44kll,t, welL—(Cheere.) They were happy in as-
Veij ~."I,ere to testify their respect and attachment to
X4Peno made them independent.---(Cheers.) He
'trope 6,1 to say, that in the different branches of their
taiiNteCteal were regarded as eood men and better
Vteesh: He would contend for it that railway
'alet ,"kers were second to no other class of me-
Nilttl,4l Point of industry and intelligence ; and he
,t 1441141. to say that they were also a class of men who
(4),,h,) ler submit to see their rights invaded.—(Loud
!lcr:ie t-rhey were a class of men who worked hard
NI% „hhth, who supported their seniors in their
Re seal when they were gone they were proud of
i‘e seal r„" that said " He was a good old coachmaker."-
414 letit'rld laughter.) The coachmakers of this locality
I qlkl il'ug rapid improvements in their trade, and he
tteQ was not boasting when he said they could
stve ) anY other eoachmakers in the kingdom.—
Neivitte Their motto, then, should be, " The coach-
Vhee''r the railways, and the railways for the coach-
thetve "..-(Laughter and cheers.) He was happy to
NIL 41U:7M foreigners came to this country to learn
Vatlea 'e, and English coachmakers were now at a
, itll'oNs?n .the Continent.—(Cheers.) He concluded
ikr• Ding the health of Mr. Cubitt.
14te11,4rr .expressed his thanks for the honour done
ses'", tteeewas at a loss to know why his name bad been
:kt,;'• at all, for he did not deserve such a compli-
t'it, glee came !t) this dinner because it afforded him
!:1 ,'Ase;-silve to join in this compliment to Mr. Brydges.
X.P,,P,ree ti Before he sat down .he would take leave to
'aCci attle health of a gentleman present., to whom the
(l,the tts mush indebted for his endeavours to carry
I% tli ehc,n't'spheric principle—he meant Mr. Samude..—
Ntti teuose s-) He felt assured that that gentleman had
tht, es,, " for the advancement of the trade, of carriage-
' 11,:agh Zid be (111:-r. Cubits) had no doubt but that,
\,ad 618 means, locomotives would be at a discount
NCI'. R:tr'"—(Cheers.)
'Ili:e4le„1"111-s• expressed his thanks for the manner in
I,l‘l,l,4i,j(health bad been proposed and received, and
tit her ialiole it afforded tee be of the party. He
h. I lies (m.ioanny to the merits of Mr. Brydges, end
srll4, 'h his. efforts
very valuable co-operation from
4.lsai to complete the work he had endea-
41th I", C'irrY out, lie concluded by proposing the
k t,i,(,,," tL'e Chairman
,sse,im \ate/A:meet he..villg responded in suitable tertrec,
Pilietistber tateeas followed, and the convisielity of the
e 'sas Prolonad te a late hour.
tlltitc,_
.._—.,-----_...--. i
t oes 44ri PLy1NG........0n Yoirsday last four Pigeons,
atillkko'Alieerty ofla kl/4
esnelearais residing in London, flaw. from
N der lion to Isoneteet in 1 hour and 13 minutes.—

EAST INDIA COMPANY'S MILT-

fAfY

.I public fxtocatatiou thk, genzi,ruen cadets c:;11-
cared at this Institution took blase on Friday the 12th
inst., in the presence of the Chairman, Sir genry,
Wii-
lock, ; the Deputy-Chairman, J. W. Hogg„Esq.,
M.P. ; and several members of the Court of Directors
and visitors.

The class brought forward consisted of thirty hire
cadets, four of whom %%ere set(cted fcr the ergir e
viz.:—W. S. Oliphant, G. Chapman, H. W. Guliivtr, E.
Pollard.

Twelve for the Artillery, viz.:—C. J. Barton, G. C.
liellersh, A. 0. Mnyne, the Hon. Fergus Kennedy, A.
Fraser, G. Daogyrtieid, T. B. Gibbard., H. M. Smith, A.
H. Dawson, J. C, Wood. H. W. Lutastitn, S. W. Delve.

Twenty, four for the Infantry, viz. 13. Castle, J.
D. Swayne, C. Baddeley, A. K. Comber, H. 13. Pearson,
P. 0. Gibbes, R. Wallace, R. T. S. Lawrence, C. M.
Longrnore, G. Pickering, F. A. Dickies, R. C. Birch, P.
Demote, E. A. Wilde, E. A. Rowlandsoq, W. C. Par-
sons, W. G. Farquhar, J. Yorke, T. E. Higginson, W. L.
Webb, J. Burn, G. G. Murray, W. R. Gordon.
After the reports had Leon read by Mr. T. R. Clerk,
Chief of the Cadet Department, the Chairman presented
the following prizes, viz.:—

• FIRST CLASS.
Gentleman Cadet G. Chapmen—First, MatL•ematics,;
second, Hindostani ; first, Good Conduct.
W. S. Oliphant—Second, Mathematics ; second, For-
tification; second, Good Conduct.
H. W. Gulliver—First, Fortification.
G. D. Mellersh—Military Drawing.
The Hon. F. Kennedy—Military Surveying.
W. G. Dangerfield—Civil Drawing.
S. W. Devi e—Latin.
James C. Wood—First, Hindostani ; Geology.
R. Wallace—French.

SECOND CLASS.

C. Adey—Fortification ; Military Surveying ; and
third, Good Conduct.
R. Roberts—Mathematics ; French.
A. Garnett—Military Drawing.
C. Allom—Civil Drawing.
R. Mallock—Hiudostani.

THIRD CLASS.
C. Stewart—Fourth, Good Conduct.
J. T. Hyde—Chemistry.

MRS. TROLLOPE'S " ATTRACTIVE MAN."—III her
preface to this work, the author declares that she has never
been guilty of personality in this or any other of her
writings, and that, though she has founded herself on indi-
vidual study, no one could say that he was the original of
such or such a character. " This may be true (says the
Literary Gazette) in a particularly guarded sense; but with
the exception of the superadded villainy of Vidal, it is im-
possible not to recognise in that impersonation the traits and
features of a man who ought not, even in fiction, to have had
his distinct lineaments so compounded with guilt." What
will Mrs. Trollope say to this accusation? Though we have
heard the name of the party alluded to, we prefer to leave
the discovery to the reader's sagacity.
HADDON HALL.—Confessedly the most beautiful
present book that has made its appearance this season ie
" Haddon IIall," enriched by the numerous graceful embel-
lishments of George Cattermole. The work will, doubtless,
find its way into every boudoir and drawing room in the
kingdom. The Naval and Military Gazette observes, " With-
out the slightest mental reservation we pronounce this to be
by far the most elegant, by far the most splendid, by far the
most intrinsically valuable production of its class that has
appeared since we first admired the graceful beauties of the
annuals. Cattermole's designs are perfect gems of art. There
is hardly a plate in the volume which may not be contem-
plated for hours without satiety. The literature of the work
is happily in accordance with its pictorial illustrations, con-
sisting of a succession of charming romantic novelties by the
must popular writers of the day, here and there relieved and
heightened in effect by snatches of delightful verse. We
cordially congratulate the Baroness de Calabrella on the ap-
pearance of this volume, which need fear no rival; and sin-
cerely do we hope that from Haddon Hall, the time-honoured
mansion of Rutland's noble house, we may be favoured with
many a similar celebration of the birthday of its heiress."
GcULBURN AND HIS CONSTITUENTS.—III the
event of an immediate dissolution of Parliament, it is con-
fidently stated that an active opposition will be made to the
re-election of the Right Honourable Henry Goulburn, as
Member for the University. The grounds of offence against
the Right Honourable Gentleman are said to be numerous,
but in the head and front of them are placed his sup-
port of the proposed union of the sees of Bangor and St.
Asaph, the Unitarian Chapels Bill, the Jews' Disabilities Bill,
and the late endowment of Maynooth. On some one or all
of these grounds, it is rumoured that many ot ins usual sup-
porters will decline voting for the Right Hon. Gentleman on
the approaching occasion,—Cambridge Chronick
STUPENDOUS BRIDGE AT RUNCORN.—The bridge
from Aston Grange to Huyton, to cross the Mersey at Run-
corn, will be the greatest work of its kind in Europe. It will
consist of five wet arche., of 280 feet span, 100 feet above
high water mark at spring tides, and 168 dry arches of 30
feet span, and 51 feet high, making a total of 2,480 feet ot
arches.—Shrewsbury Chronicle.
LANCASTER AND CARLISLE RAILWAY.--011 Thurs-
day last, the ceremony of laying the key-stone of the bridge
on this line, which spans the river Eamont, near Yauwath-
hall, Westmoreland, took place in the presence of a large and
respectable concourse of people belonging to the works, and a
number of the inhabitants of the town of Penrith. The
stone haying been laid in its destined place, E. W. Hassell,
Esq., of Dalemain, chairman of the Board of Directors of the
line, performed the ceremony with a handsome mallet made
for the occasion. In the course of the afternoon the work-
men and others were regaled with an abundant supply of
ale, and the proceedings altogether were of the most inte-
resting character. The station-house and other buildings at
Penrith are commenced.
MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.—On' Thursday, the
11th instant, were married. at the parish church, Churchover,
in the county of Warwick, Charles Home Drummond, Esq.,
second son of Henry Home Drummond, Esq., of Blair Drum-
mond, M.P. for the county of Perth, and the Lady Anne
Georgina Douglas, youngest daughter of Charles late Marquis
of Queensberry. The ceremony was performed by the Hon.
and Rev. Augustus Duncombe, brother-in-law of the bride,
who was attended to the altar by Lady Elizabeth Douglas,
Lady Frances Kerr, Miss Whitmore and Miss Lucy Whit-
more; and was also accompanied by four youthful brides-
maids, Miss Caroline Whitmore, Miss Mary Whitmore, Miss
Frances Gage, and Miss Lucy Gage, granddaughters of the
Dowager Marchioness of Queensberry. The bride was given
away by her uncle, Lord William Douglas; and among the
company present were the Dowager Marchioness of Queens-
berry, Mr. T. C. and Lady Louisa Whitmore, Lady Mary
Gage, Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore, of Apley ; Sir Gray Skip-
with and the Misses Skipwith, the Rev. John and Mrs. Sand-
ford, Mr. Lindsay, Mr. Johnstone Douglas, Messrs. Charles
and Archibald Gage, the Rev. George Whitmore, Mr. Henry
Whitmore, Mr. Walter Douglas, Mr. John Duglas, the Rev.
11. and Mrs. Fox, &e. Immediately after the ceremony the
party returned to Colon House, the seat of the Dowager Mar-
chioness of Queensberry, where they partook of an elegant
dejeune. After which the bride and bridegroom started iu
travelling chariot and four, on a tour.
COMBINATION AND STRIKE AMONG THE JOURNEY-.
MEN BAKERS AT BELFAST.—It appears that the Belfast
journeymen bakers have thought fit, whilst the fear of dis-
tress is so pressing, to indulge in some combination tricks.
The employers are ready to pay high wages ; but that will
not be enough—they must submit to tyrannical dictation
besides. The plan for the masters to take, in this case is, to
dismiss all their men who belong to the combination, and set
intelligent young men to work, who will very soon learn the
business. In the meantime, the consumers, if made fully
aware of the circumstances, would readily submit to some
ir-
regularity, or put up with bread made in a less workmanlike
style. Indeed, for that matter, people could easily make
their own bread for a time, until new hands could be trained.
It is rather too bad that there should be combination and dic-
tation connected with a business which requires so very little
skill and training. We understand the combination has
already produaed outrage, so that we shall, most probably,
have to recur to the subject.—Northern Wing.
The family of the Rev. C. D. Hill, of 12, Lans-
down-place, were plunged into the deepest grief last Friday
morning, by a melancholy and fatal accident which beet time
sou, a tine boy about eight years of age. It appeared from
the evidence given at the coroner's inquest, which wes held
on the "following day, that the unfortunate child was playing
in au upper apartment at the back of the house, and that the
window being open he looked out, overbalanced himself, arid
fell to the ground from a height of about forty feet. Tne
cook, who saw him fall, immediately ran out and picked him
up; but he died almost instantaneously. The jury returned
a verdict of " Accidental rteath."—Brighton Gazette.
NEW MANURE.—The German papers give currency
to the statement that M. Liebig, the celebrated professor of
chemistry at the University of Giessen, has discovered a
mineral substance which, when combined with guano, will
produce one of the most fertilizing manures known. It is
added, that a joint-stock company, with a capital of 120,0001.
sterling, composed. for the most part, of leading English capi-
talists, was, immediately on the discovery being made, formed
for the purpose of carrying on, upon a large scale, the manu-
facture of the new compound.
DETERMINED SUICIDE AT MATLOCK, BATH.—AD
awful event, which caused great excitement in the quiet
village of Matlock, Bath, occurred on Tuesday last. A man,
named John Smedley, a spar and marble turner, was ob.
served early in the morning sharpening a large knife for the
puipose of killing a pig (as his family supposed), but on
their going to make preparations they missed the deceased.
After a little time his daughter went in search of him, and
found his neckerchief on the bank of the river Derwent.
Proceeding a little further, she discovered a large pool of
blood under a rock that projects over the bank, and traces of
blood to the water's edge, which showed too plainly that
Smedley bad thrown himself into time river. Boats, drags,
and assistance were immediately obtained, and the river
dragged until night arrived, but without success. The search
was resumed on the following morning, and in the course of
a few hours the body was found ; it had been taken by the
stream down the " goat or mill trace" that supplies Mr.
Peter Arkwright's cotton factory wheel with water, and the
further progress was stopped by, the grate that is put to pre-
vent sticks and rubbish going on to the wheel. The body
was immediately taken home, and on examination by Mr.
Ward, surgeon, it was found that deceased had inflicted a
deep gash in his throat—Derby &porter.
PRIZE ESSAY.—We understand that the prize of
50/, offered fur the best essay on " The Office of the Ruling
Elder," has been, by the arbiters (the Rev. Drs. Gordon,
Hough, and Struthers) adjudged to the Rev. John Kerrow,
D.P., Bridge of Teith.—Edinburgh Witness.
NOTTINGHAM SHARE MARKET.—It is with con-
siderable pleasure that we are enabled to say, that during the
past week, the share market has undergone a decided im-
provement, although the bond fide sales effected have not
been numerous. There has been during the week a tempo-
rary return to a former state of affairs; that is, there have
been more buyers than sellers. This, we think, is plainly
indicative that our oft-repeated advice to hold, has already
been productive of beneficial effects, and therefore better
cannot be done than to continue to follow the same line of
conduct.—Nottingham Review.
We hoer it rutnoured that his Royal Highness
Prince Albert will, in a short time, pay a visit to Devonpert,
to lay the foundation stone of the steam dockyard at Morice
Town. We need scarcely say that the visit of his Royal
Highness will afford the inhabitant!) of this locality the
greatest gratification.— Devonport Journal.
GUANO IN THE LLANDS OF THE RED SEA.—The
folinwing is an extract from a letter written by Captain
Withers, of the Colchester, at Aden, 9th Novem-
ber :--" During nur passage down the Red Sea we
were more fortunate than in going up, as we disco-
vered three islands with per o on. The quality is tee .re
like the South Anmerican than that from Ichaboe. The
quantity, however, is small, sat from 20 to ;30 toes On cede
;led it is tratttlfll on the meminits ~f the islands, which are
from 400 to S(X) feet high, And as the trouble cf collecting
would he so gnat., we I,ft it, A ►Mg! 1 ehooner
miuic g these islands. We examiped from 200 to 800 islands
in al—Liverpool Albion.