The Sun.
London, England, 1821-05-01 00:00:00

KING'S BIRTH-DAY.

DURHAM, APRIL 27.—Monday last, being the day appoint-
ed for the celebration of his MAJESTY'S birth-day, the bells of
the Cathedral and other churches in this city ushered in the
morning with: merry peals. In the afternoon a large party of
Gentlemen partook of an elegant dinner at the Waterloo Inn,
Major-General SEDDON in the Chair, and Stephen George
Kemble, Esq., Vice-President. On the cloth being removed,
the President rose and said he knew the meeting would rather
drink a bumper toast to the health of our excellent sovereign
than hear a long speech ; he would, therefore, without fur-
ther preface, give them " IThe, King, and may his life be
long and happy," which was drank with four times four, and
loud applause. Among the other toasts given from the Chair
were the following The Duke of Clarence and the Navy,"
with three times three.—" The Duke of York and the
Army," with three times three.—" The Count and County
Palatine."—" The Members for the County."—" The Mem-
bers for the City."--" The Mayor and Corporation of Dur-
ham," with Three times three. Mr. Alderman Hutchinson, as
the senior Alderman present, returned thanks. " Every party
assembled on this day to driiik the health of his Majesty."--
" Prosperity to thfi County of Durham," with three times three.
" Ships, Colonies,
and Commerce."" The Rose, the Thistle,
and the Shamrock," with three times three.—" Lord Stewart,
and may he soon become a resident among us," with three
times three and rapturous applause.—" Lady Stewart," with
three times three.--" May we never see the British Lion
roused ; but if by necessity he should be roused, may he be
able to put down every enemy of our country, whether foreign
or domestic."
By the Vice-President—." This land, this dear dear land, this
precious stone set in the silver sea."—" The Duke of Welling-
ton," with three times three.
The Chairman's health having been proposed by the Vice
President, and drank with enthusiasm, the gallant General rose,
and politely thanked the company for the distinguished honour
they had, done him in drinking his health in so flattering a man-
ner. He assured them he would ever feel the highest pleasure
in meeting them on every similar occasion. The Chairman
then gave—" May the honest heart never know distress."
Mr. KEMBLE then rose and said he would propose a toast,
which he anticipated would be received with pleasure; it was
the health of a gentleman who was truly the friend of mankind,
as he had ever been ready to feed the hungry and clothe the
naked. Such a man was a blessing to his country. He pro-
posed " The health of Matthew Russell, Esq. of Brancepetb
Castle," which was drank with three times three and great ap-
plause._

By the President—" May we live all the days of our life'.'
The health of the worthy Vice-President was then drank with
three times three, and unbounded applause, and he briefly return-
ed thanks. " The health of Mr. and Mrs. Ward, and thanks to
them for the excellent entertainment they have provided."
In the course of the afternoon and evening several excellent
songs were sung, and the hilarity of the Meeeting was kept up
with spirit till a late hour.
Previous to the Meeting finally separating, the President
suggested the propriety of establishing a regular Constitutional
Society, which might meet at the NI aterloo Inn twice in the
year, or more frequently, if thought necessary, to be named the
King and Consitution Club,' and be conducted on a similar
principle as that lately established at Sunderland. This sug-
gestion met with the most hearty concurrence of the Meeting.
The Chairman then said he would propose that Francis John-
son, Esq. of Aykley Heads, should be appointed President for
the ensuing year, which was carried unamirnously. S. G.
Kemble, Esq. was chosen Vice-President.—(Durham County
Advertiser, April 27.)
NE NEWCASTLE-ox-TYNE.—On Monday last, being St.
George's day, and appointed for the celebration of his Majesty's
birth, the bells of this town were rung, the flagwas hoisted on
the castle, the guns were fired, and the ships displayed their
colours. The 22d Regiment of Foot, the 3d Dragoon Guards,
the Ravensworth troop, and the Newcastle and Northumber-
land mounted and dismounted volunteer cavalry, were reviewed
on the town moor, by Col. Sir Hugh Gough, who complimented
the local corps on their martial appearance. The dismounted
corps were marched to the Sandhill, <on which a marquee was
erected,) where, in the presence of the Mayor and Magistrates,
they fired a feu de joie, and afterwards drank his Majesty's
health. There was an assembly in the evening.
AT SUNDERLAND, the day was observed with every de-
monstration of loyalty and respect, the morning was ushered in
with ringing of bells, which was continued at intervals through
the day • the ships in the harbour displayed their colours. The
Tyne Yeomanry Hussars marched in from Newcastle, about
three o'clock, and proceeded to the Barrack-yard, where they
fired three excellent vollies. The members of the King and
Constitution Club dined together at Kay's, the Golden Lion, in
number about 80. Thos.. Hopper, Esq. in the chair, J. D.
Garthwaite, Esq. Vice President: Col. Sir 'rho. Burdon, and
many of his officers also dined with them. The room was or-
namented with a fine transparency, representing his Majesty in
full length, with a figure of liberty on his right and justice on
his left. The tables were furnished with every delicacy the
season would afford, the wines were excellent, and the day was
spent with the utmost harmony and conviviality.

Lusus Naturce.—A hen belonging to Mr.
Charles King, of Sherborne, batched a troop of
ducks on Friday week, leaving four eggs in the
nest, and'not bringing them out by Sunday, they
were thrown away, when one was found to con-
tain a fine feathered duck, having two bodkes and
tails, with two legs to each body. It has only
two wings, and the head appears deformed from
the contraction of the upper beak. This sin-1
gular bird died from a blow, it received. 1