The Sun.
London, England, 1827-10-18 00:00:00

DINNER. TO, LORD W. BENTINCK.

Yesterday evening a sumptuous dinner was
given by the East India Company to Lord Vim. Bentinek,
previous to his 'departure for India, to take upon himself
the highly important office of Governor-General of India,
to which situation his Lordship was appointed a short time
since. The dinner was to have been given some weehs ago,
but the decease of Mr. Canning prevented such intention
from being carried into execution. The dinner Olen ye:s
terday, at the Old London Tavern, was composed of every
delicacy in season, and was served up in a style vying with
Eastern magnificence. The preparations for this enter-
tainment surpaseed, we understand, all that had hitherto
.been witnessed in England. It was ordered for 160 per-
sons, at the enormous sum of twelve guineas and a half a

head, exclusive of wines, and the East India Company, not
satisfied with the splendid service of plate belonging to the
London Tavern, sent its own, which is most abundant and
Magnificent. It was fully expected that his Royal High-
flees the Duke of Clarence would have honoured the ban-
quc•t with his presence; but at a late hour his Royal High:
ness had not arrived. Preparations were made to receive
several of the Cabinet' Ministers, but when dinner was
served up, the only persona connected with Government
present, were Mr. Tierney and Mr. S. Rice, Lord Bexley,
&c. Lord Chief Justice Best was present; as well as Lord
Tenterden, Lord .1. Bentinck, &e. The Hon. Hugh Lind-
say took the' Chair shortly before eight o'clock, and the
excellence of the dinner gave general satisfaction. The
cloth having been remoVed, grace was sung by the Profes-
sional Gentlemen engaged for the occasion, and the fol-
lowing toasts were Own :—" The King," four times four,
with acclamation. " The Lord High Admiral," the
Chairman eologizing. his Royal HighneSS the Duke of
Clarence for the solicitude expressed, by him for ameliorat-
ing the' condition of the East India Company's Navy.
" The rest of the Royal Family ;" " The Army and
Navy," &c.
The CHAIRMAN then rose to propose the health of
" Lord W. C. Bentinck," who had undertaken the im-
portant task of superintending the affairs of a large portion
of British India. His Lordship's talents were admitted by
all who knew him, and he had every reason to hope that
his Lordship would return to this country, full of honour,
after having rendered his services in promoting the welfare
of the population he had to preside over, and of adding to
the power and influence of the Government at home. He
should conclude by drinking " Success to the Government
of Lord Win. C. Bentinck in India."—(Great cheering.)
Lord WILLIAM BENTINaK rose and returned thanks in
the warmest manner. To many this would have been a
happy day, and would have afforded the highest gratifica-
tion to the individual who had the good fortune to meet
so many of his friends on such an occasion ; but his feel-
ings were those of sorrow. That great Statesman, Mr.
Canning, to whom he owed every thing, had, since his
promotion, been taken away by death. To the late Pre-
mier he (Lord W. Bentinck) was indebted for all the en-
joyments he now possessed, and it was for this reason that
he did not on the present occasion feel that happiness
which he would have experienced had Mr. Canning been
spared to hie country. The late Premier possessed a
heart full of friendship, and his splendid talents would
be borne in remembrance by him through life. With
respect to the important post he had that day been sworn
into, he felt all the responsibility and weight of the duties
which must necessarily be attached to such an high office.
His exertions, however, should not be wanting to fulfil the
'duties he had engaged to perform in a manner which be
hoked would give satisfaction to the Government at home.
This he might be permitted to say, that he entered upon
the duties of the situation with a determination to do his
duty ; and he trusted that, at the close of his authority,
he should receive the thanks of the East India Company.
He would do all in his power to earn the confidence of the
Company. He concluded amidst cheers.
The CHAIRMAN then rose to propose the health of
"Lord Goderich, and the rest of his:Majesty's Ministers,"
In proposing this toast, he (the Chairman) thought it
needless to say any thing in praise of the Members of the
present Administration. They were well known to be
men of great and splendid talents, and devoted to the good
of their country.—(Loud Cheers.) He concluded by
proposing the toast, which was received with continued
cheering. . . .

Lord-BEXLEY returned thanks. He was convinced the
members of the Administration would do all in their power
to earn the confidence of the people. He eulogised the
talents of Lord W. Bentinck, and expressed his conviction
that his Lordship would use his known talents, to promote
the welfare of the East India Company. He propOsed the
health of the Chairman.—(Cheers.)
" The CHAIRMAN returned thanks, and was happy tlntt
his conduct gave satisfaction to his colleagues.
Several other toasts were drunk, and the company did
not separate till a late hour. Several glees and songs were
sung in the course of the evening.

THE MARKETS.-(THIS DAY.)

HAY MARKETS.—(AI
ST. JA
s. L.s'
Lowland Mead. Hay 3 15 to 4 10
Upland Ditto 4lO 510
Rye-grass Hay 4lO 5 101
New Meadow Hay 4 5 5 5
New Meadow Hay has advanced from 10s. to 155., Straw 45.,
per load ; in prices of Old Meadow and Clover Hay no alteration,
Supply rather limited, and trade brisk.
SMITHFIELD.
s. s.
Lowland Mead. Hay 3 3m 4 0
Upland Ditto 4 5 5 5
Rye-grass Hay 4 5 5 5
New Meadow Hay 315 4 5
Straw from 2a. to 3s. per load hi
of Hay no alteration. A short ai

t per Load et 36 Trusses.)
MESS.

s.
Clover Hay 4 10to6 10
Oat straw ll2 116
Wheat Ditto ll6 2 0

s. £. s.
Clov.liay generally 4 10 to 5 15
Do. extra fine 0 0 6 6
Oat Straw llO 112
Wheat Ditto
ligher thah last quoted ; in prices
Ripply, and a dull trade.

LAW NOTICES.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH.

Sittings appointed to be held in Middlesek and London,
before the Right Hon. Charles Lord Tentcrden, Chiei
Justice of. the Court of King's Bench, in and after Mi-
chaelmas Term, 1827.

IN TERM.

MIDDLESEX.
Monday, Nov. 12.
Monday, Nov. 19.
Monday, Nov. 28.

LONDON.
Wednesday, Nov. H.
Wednesday; Nov. 21.
Tuesday, Nov. 27.

AFTER TERM.

Thursday, Nov. 2A. I Friday, Nov. 30.
To sit November 12, 14, 19, and 21, at half-past 12,
and at half-past 9on the other days.
LONDON ADJOURNED SITTINGS, BEFORE LORD TELITESDNII,

CHIEF JUSTICE.
•
SPECIAL JURIES FOR TO-MORROW.
Sowter v. Longslow Fromont v. Reilly
Hay v. Fletcher Hunter v. Heylin
Herman() v. Kinnaird Woods v. Cartwright

Venningo v. Wise
Chabie v. Hicks
Beaumont v. Cooper
Newton v. Mickell

Cowit v. Harris
Bell v. Marquis of London•
decry

MIDDLESEX SPECIAL
I' TUESDAY,

JURIES APPOINTED.
OCT. 30.
Turner v. Hicks
Saunders v. Taylor
Mellish v. Smith
The King v. Malkin
Morris v. Kershaw
Rodgers v. Johnson
r, Nov. 1.
Lyons v. Nash -
The King v. Davison
The same v. Crook and others
Brett v. Fisher
The King v. Davison
Nov. 2.
Birkett v. Crozier
Doe dem. Young v. Sotteron
Bernasconi v. Earl Glengall
Joll v. Mortimer
Cockburn v. Jenkins
at nine each day.

Burton v. Green, Esq.
Pattison v. Jones, Esq.
Duke of Cambridge v. Pipe
Blackstone v. Raine
Reid v. Brooks
Brazier v. Jones, Esq. Marshal

)1111110N PLEAS.
NTED FOR TO-MORROW.
'Snow and Co. v. Leyland and

others
Routledge v. Grant
7, OCT. £O.
v. Forrest, Executor.
'clock each day.