The Sun.
London, England, 1842-05-16 00:00:00

THE CALEDONIAN ASYLUM.

The anniversary of this Institution, established in
1815, was celebrated on Saturday at the Freemason's
Tavern. The Duke of Thiccleuch took the chair, aed
was supported on the right by Colonel Sir Augustus
D'Este, and on the left by the Chisholm. There were
also at the cross-table, Sir Allan M'Nab, Admiral John-
stone, Sir Duncan M'Dougal, Mr. Ogden, Attorney-Ge-
neral for Canada ; J. J. Hope Johnstone, M.P. ; H. H.
Lindsay, Esq., M.P. ; P. M. Stewart, Esq., M.P. ; Major
Oliphant, Captain Forbes, Captain Lamont, R.N. ; Geo.
Forbes, Esq., and other supporters of this 'excellent In-
stitution. About one hundred and fifty sat down to
dinner, which was served up in good style. The gallery
was filled with well-dressed ladies—Miss Stephens. Miss
Hobbs, sung some excellent songs. Mr. Wilson also
volunteered his services on the occasion. Mr. Broad-
hurst and Co., as usual, were present, and what, with the
martial and national music played by the pipers, of the
Enke •f Sussex, the Duke of Sutherland, and a nume-
rous band, the fine appearance of the boys, amounting to
about seventy, dressed in the Highland costume, the
affability, good taste, and appropriate speeches of the
Noble dhairman, and the liberal subscriptions made in
the course of the evening, the entertainment was coin-
pletely successful.
The CHAIRMAN, in a neat introductory speech, gave
" the Queen," which was drunk with great enthusiasm.
In proposing "Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales,"
his Grace said he gave the toast with peculiar satisfac-
tion. The country justly looked with great interest to
the young Prince, who, with the blessing of God, was
destined to fill the throne of these realms, and long may
the time be before that evenstaltes place.—(Great diner-
ing.) lie coupled his name with that of his Royal
father, and next to that of his Illuitrious mother—two
personages alike distinguished for their public and pri-
vate virtues, and for most of the accomplishments that
adorn society. The country had reason to be grateful
that the Heir Apparent to the Throne was brought
up under such guardians, and might hope that when he
was entrusted with the Government he would imitate
their bright example.—(Cheers.)
The next toast was " the Queen Dowager, the Pa-
troness of the Institution, and the rest of the Royal
Family," which was followed by that of " the Duke of
Sussex, the President." His Grace in giving these toasts
paid a high compliment to Queen Adelaide, for her
charity and liberality, and to the Duke of Sussex, for
his distinguished support of every charitable institution,
foreign as well as native.
Sir A. D'EsTE returned thanks for his Royal father,
who, he was
.proud to say, had proved himself a friend
to arts and science, and had long taken an interest in in-
stitutions like that which they had met that evening to
celebrate. His father had been' a supporter of the Ca-
ledonian Asylum from its commencement. He was
proud to follow the example, and lend any little aid he
could afford, for several reasons, and tor one in particu-
lar-,--because it was connected with a country to which
his mother belonged.—(Cheers.) He was happy also to
see it patronised by the Nobleman who so ably filled the
chair, the chief of the house of Buccleuch, who was se-
cond in rank only to royalty, but was not: second in
pride of family, in power, and in those great, as well
as amiable, qualities which had distinguished his Illus-
trious line—who set a noble cxample example to others
of conjugal and domestic duty, and who might be justly
styled a father to his tenants.—(Loud cheers.)
The CHISHOLM then propossd " The health of the
Duke of Buccleuch," for Which his Grace briefly re-
turned thanks.

The boys were marched into the room. preceded by
three pipers, playing Highland airs. The exhibition
was highly gratifying, and did great credit to the Rev.
Mr. Lees, the Superintendent and Secretary, and to Mrs.
Lees, the Matron of the Institution. They were hand-
somely dressed in the Stuart tartan, with the kilt 'and
Highland bonnet, showed great good health and spirits,
and as they were drawn up round the hull excited loud
applause both from the guests and the ladies in the
gallery.
The Duke of BrtectEurtr, in proposing the toast
of the evening, ‘ Success to the CalAonian Asylum,'
said the exhibition which. they saw around must be
highly gratifying to tha supporters of this excellent In-
stitution, which had been formed towards the close of
the long war, and was intended for the education and
maintenance of the children of Scotehmen who had fallen
in battle. It was only paying a debt of gratitude to their
fathers, distinguished alike for their bravery and love
of country. This was no common charity like those,
the object of which was to raise a sum of money, and
then no more is thought of them. It was a useful, as
well as a charitable Institution ; it was conducted on the
strictest moral and religious discipline ; the boys were
brought up under the eve of their excellent governor, Mr.
Lees, properly educated for professions and trades, and
fitted for performing the duties of good Christians and
good men. Through the liberality of numerous sub-
scribers, a spacious building had been erected, but he
regretted to state that, owing to want of funds only a
portion of it was occupied. There was room yet for
twenty-six boys, in addition to those on the establish-
ment. He trusted, however, that there would not be
cause for this complaint long, and that the public as well
as those present would contribute liberally, in order to
enable the Directors to make up the compliment to at
least one hundred boys. He had little to. add, and in-
deed words were not necessary, but would simply ep-
peal to the delightful sight before them—to the fine ap-
pearance of the children, which, he was sure, delighted
every heart.—(Loud cheers.)
.The. Report was read by one of the Treasurers. as we un-
understood, but was very imperfectly heard. We learned,
however, that the School had been inspected and the
boys examined by Dr. Brown, a minister of the Presby-
terian Church in London, on Monday last, who reported
that everything went off well, and that the condition of
the boys, as regarded their religious, their moral and
literary education, did ()mat credit to the Rev. Mr.
Lees, and fully warrantede' the important trust placed in
him by the Directors. The following is a brief account
of the origin and present state of the Asylum. It
owed its origin in a great measure to the Highland So-
ciety, and in a very short time subscriptions were raised
to the amount of 10,000/.

" Sir Charles Forbes,Bart., with that liberality and
benevolence for which he is distinguished, advanced one
thousand pounds towards forwarding the object, in anti-
cipation of contributions from his friends in Bombay,
which was afterwards more than realised. In 1814 the
Highland Society transferred the management of the
Asylum to the Subscribers, when a Committee. of their
number was appointed, and measures adopted for orga-
nising the Institution ; and on the 14th of June, 1815,
it was incorporated by Act of Parliament • From una-
voidable circumstances, the Institution was not opened
for the reception of children until December 1819,-when
the Committee, having procured premises in Cross-street
Hatton garden, ad mitted.l2 boys on the foundation : the
number m as afterw ands gradually increased to 40, heiner
the utmost that -the buildine• could accommodate, with
proper regard to the healktif the innintes, These pre-
mises were found unsuitable, and being from their locality
incapable of extension, it became necessary, to remove
the establishment to a mere eligible situation. Two acres
of freehold ground were purchased in Copenhagen-fields,
Islington;. the foundation of a suitable building was laid
on the 17th May, 1827, and completdd in September
1828, when the establishment was removed. The building
erected, although in itself complete, forms only the
centre part of a design, which can at any time be pro-
gressively extended, or coMpkted. as the means of the
Corporation increase. It is capable of containing 100
children; but, at preSent, there are only 76 boys on the
establishment, being the utmost that the funds of the
Institution can support. The children are admitted
from the age of seven to 10 years, and retained until
they have arrived at fourteen, when they are
apprenticed to trades, or otherwise • disposed of,
according to circumstances. They receive a plain, useful
education, and the utmost care is bestowed on their
moral and religious instruction, under the super-
intendence of a clergyman of the. Church of
.Scotland; and they are once a-year publicly examined
by the Presbytery of the Scottish Church in London.
The Institution has from its commencement been ho-
noured with the patronage of the Royal Family. His
Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex was President of
the Highland Society when the measure was first pro-
posed, and afterwards, when revived in 1813 ; and his
Royal Highness, as well as his lute illustrious brothers,
the Dukes of York and Kent, who were successively
Presidents of the Caledonian Asylum, unit;Rmly Pro-
moted its interests by their influence and patronage."
The Rev. JOHN LEES read the list of subscriptions for
the evening, the first of which was a munificent dona;
tiun of fifty guineas • from the Duke
.of Buceleuch, in
addition to fifty guineas already subscribed; Duke of
Roxburgh 26 guineas, Lord Baddo 10 guineas, Sir
Allan M‘Nab 10 guineas, Lady Glenlyon 10 guineas,. in
addition to 26 guineas formerly subscribed ; Dr. Tweedie
10 guineas, Sir Charles Forbes 10 guineas ; two of his
sons 5 guineas each ; The Chisholm 10 guineas, and a
great many smaller sums, amounting altogether to about
5001.

After the usual toasts to the Vice-Presidents, Direc-
tors, and other officers, which were duly acknowledged,
Sir AtrousTus.D'EsTE proposed the health of the gal-
lant Gentleman on his right, Sir Allan M‘Nab. His
name was well known, and honourably known to the
public here, as well as to his brave countrymen in
Canada. His promptitude, bravery, and firmness, had
contributed in no small degree to the repulse of the
sympathisers, and the complete suppression of the insur-
rection in that important colony.—(Applause.)
Sir ALLAN M4NAB, on rising to return thanks, was
greeted with loud cheers. He was not a Scotchman, he
said, though now an Adopted son ; but his father
was born in Scotland, and he was proud of his
origin. He had done " the State some service,"
and that formed the proudest event of his life. He
was highly flattered by the encomiums passed on his ex-
ertions, and those who acted with him ; and in justice to
the brave Canadians, and their own countrymen who had
emigrated to that colony, he was bound to say that he
eas nobly supported. Should another attack be made,
he had no fear as to the result, for he had left behind
many who would gallantly perform their duty to them-
selves and to their country.—(Loud cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN then gave the Presbytery of London,
and in the absence of all the members, the Rev. Mr. Lees
briefly returned thankS.
The Duke left the Chair about half-past eleven, when
the company separated.

THE TRUCK SYSTEM.—The Select Committee ap-
pointed to inquire in the frauds committed upon the working
classes by this oppressive system, met yesterday, and elected
Lord Ashley to be their chairman. They then adjourned
until Wednesday the 25th instant, on which they will commence
their labours, by instituting an inquiry into its extent and
effects, as practised in Bradford, Yorkshire, and the surround-
in..' district.
SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE SUFFERERS AT HAMBURGH.
—The promoters of this subscription forwarded by the General
Steam Navigation Company's steam-vessel Caledonia, which
Failed for Hamburg, their first remittance of 8,4501. The
Steam Company have, in the most lib.ral manner, consented
to take the dollars in hich the remittance was forwarded, free
of freight,

HER MAJEST 'S IA CY DAESS

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(Abridged treat the Court Cu
Her Majesty's Fancy Dress. Bait, 0 , h anal ay ,at,,,7
was a scene of such hrildiancy. and neestritieence
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since the days of Charles IL, with the solitar). exeClist.;
of one fete given in the regency of -George IV., 1
has been nothing at all comparable to it in Odle enters
tainneents given at the British Court. ••EVell to till t'Ll
familiar with the pomp and pageant of a Cotirttherl;
splendour which always on State occasions surrounds
British Sovereign, the magnificence and datzing
of the bail of Thursday night wasalmost overpowerins. uced
casionally, too, owing to the correct taste which efutsse
the Queen's more immediate circle all to appear 'n
dress of the same period, the fitful dreams of fine!"
,ss
came reality ; representative of a hero of Cressy sty:
beside his Sovereign, and a Knight of the Garter rera
seated one of the first members of the noblest ordei:o,
chivalry beside the Roy al representative of its
founder ; and each were 1%. ha t they seemed
fete I'4
In addition to all its splendour, this bridian
that charm in perfection which gives the greatest let;
all enjoyments—novelty. It is a day long
chivalry of England have appeared in what might
..11s
inaptly be termed the costume of theirrace, and gis,tlo
ing as the richness and variety, of the dresses 11
colour and decoration was to the eye, et -there nh'a'te
still greater pleasure in the excitement that was givebis
the imagination in seeing the impersonation thysefas
turista! associations so interwoven with the record 0
honour and the glory of Great Britain. a for
rat shire rot
The Throne Boom was 'selected by her -31aSes-t:
the reception of the company. The throne was rerailes
and the alcove in which the throne is placed was '!th
throughout with purple velvet, studded. in geld, ast
small shield with the cross of St. George, the inottoo
the Garter, surmounted with the Royal Crown. The
was terminated at the top by gothic tracery gilt. as
throne erected for this occasion was decorated ill to
• same way, copied from an authentic source, sous to a
strictly historical. The chairs of state Were gothiceiet
their character, and very handsome ; the seats Oro,
purple velvet. At the back of the throne- were eta
la,
zoned the -Royal arms of England and France, d'
mounted by. a Royal crown ; Royal banners NYave rple
the top and on each side of the throne. On rile:P,9
velvet- background were• shields, emblazoned wtrao
Royal arms of England at that times-and the re'tas
of St. George. The light which threw its illuintit/
on the throne was concealed from the spectators „"drsor
being placed behind the arch which separates the t"0"
alcove from the rust of the apartment, and had a -
beautiful effect.
: old
Seated on this throne, the Queen and Planes -„for
surrounded by the following. Court, awaited the.e%";, 0
of the Duchess of Cambridge, as Anne of Britt':
.
the head of her Court. -
• Of
Grouped about the thrOne-were the Duchess
els,
cleuch, Mistress of the Robes, having embroider col,
her dress her arms quartered with those of nOccvif
and wearing a ducal, coronet ; Lady Portman alls '-,
countess Jocelyn, Ladiesin siting, in court u
of the time. ; the Hun. Miss Paget, the H0n..05505
dell; the Hon. Miss Devereux, and the Hon. Nlitslie,
ley,•Maids of Honour, in. the costume `of the s''',loo°
Honour of that period ; the Hun. Mrs. G. E. ia'ser-sst/
Mrs. Brand, W omen of the Bedchamber,
having the fleur de his quartered, with the Etl3l°V
embroidered on them; the Earl of Liverpool, thef
Steward of the Household, in the costume- °,,ber
Seneschal of that time ; Earl Dslawarr, Lord Chs„'"Etli
lain, in the armour of Lind Delawarr, as well.' io
battle of Cressy ; Earl Jersev, Master of the
the dress of his office at that time ; the 111014eso
E ' xeterGroom of the Stole to his Royal nib
Prince Albert, in the dress of Sir John Cecil', ss:cif)
at the siege of Calais in the time of Edward 111,
the principal Officers of State. r 0
Tu addition to the above official circle, there waesor'
sembled about the thrOne of her Majesty and the i'ato4
the Duke of 13ucch,uch, in the costume of ar
one of the oris:inal Knights of tae Garter ; the„e
o and Duchess f Roxburghe, as King 'David Ilruil- „
ty}"
.Queen Jane of Scotland. The Marquis of
the dress of the Earl of Salisbury of that. per"le
Countess of Rosslyn as the Countess of Salisbury, f hl
The different quadrilles, preceded •by that °, se!
Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, haviirtsof
marshalled, ascended the grand staircase, passed-rtr'beso(
the. Green Drawing-room, and on entering the , 01'1
room, filed to the right, ketpingon the right sieei to
room, every gentleman leaaing a lady by the bliitc'erli°
they approached the Throne, when they aslytn
sir
se where the Queen and her illustrious Consort We."a-s a
and having made their obeisance.; passed 'roc
Lure Gallery, and having traversed the -gallery
the right, into the Ball-room, leading into the 1~
room and other apartments.
I,:e Piro)
The French, the German, the 'Spanish, the 4
the Highland, the Greek, the Russian, the WavYres4's-
the Crusaders' Quadrilles having all passed in soc:',reiF
before her Majesty and Prince Albert, the step
Ministers were introduced, then the Cabinet J-Nog'
and afterwards the general company. °,,t
When the ceremony was concluded, the Quie,
Prince Albert left the Throne-room, and passtrisj.- inl
cession with their suite through the Picture-ga": ttae
the Ball-room, where seats upon a- haat pas at IF.
the sides, placed under a canopy of ambersatin, 14'
fitted up. -
of Cfsd,
A set of her Royal Highness the
bridge opened the ball with a. quaerille. The ssa
Greek, and \Vaverley qUadrille sets were
called, and each danced a quadrille, d
ose
The Queen mid Prince Albert atterwarus wed
the Throne-room, where the Itus'•
an quadrille
mazurka.
d 4
Weippert's band attended in tleßall-roonl, ribtol`
diately after the grand march from-Norma Pe",,4
" The Hero at Cressy" quadrille. During the e- J 31.)
the " Queen Phillippa Ws.ltzes," "Edward thebA
-Duchelio
Prince" quadrilles, &ears de Charite end Lt.' 4
Sutherland waltzes, and an entirely new set of °,_ ,
galopes ; and also the " Crusaders," introducing td°e'd
Cross Knights for the 'Marchioness of Lone
quadrille, were performed.
At one o'clock the Earl of Liverpool, the Lord
conducted her Majesty and the Prince to sup Pl-15 o'l
way for her Majesty and her illustrious circle :01f
shaded through the rooms by the heralds. 'ft!e ,
5,
was served in the dining-room, which, when
were thrown open, displayed a grandeur and 'Po
'sense of effect which, even accustomed salti;-0
eye was to the surrounding Splendour, cv,.
fail in producing the most imposing offliiejel
shields and salvers, the vases, tankards:, ssr4
elled cups and chalices, the magnificent, al 11
labra, and all the exquisite. works of art ere
precious metals, which have made the State boil;',ood
the British Sovereigns almost as much object•i ,70 th,ij
as of aimiration, have been often described. ,loie
objects, beautiful and costly as they are, would 4e.74
their effect without they were displayed with
with a due regsrd to their effect as a whole• rsess
could be more admirable in effiatt, or more Pflioti,)
arrangement than the supper-room ou this occiloi p
'ALO
range of tables ran all round three sides of thcse
r.er
u
at the end, opposite to where her Majesty and
ylooroil
entered, in a deep recess, was a buffet reaching ", (0, r
clue ceiling, exhibiting a most magnificent tlispl3?o9l
plate bri;liant,y illuminated ; some beautiful
flower were judiciously introduced among thege-1-011
specimens of mechanical skill and fine art; 1111`0,01,
contrast of the dark green of, their leavesic°l3olll!;?
heightened their effect. The .Lord Steward '.,
tatOsi,
her Majesty to the centre of the cross table; antl
by her Majesty's side, the Prince and her. MaleSdasip
immediate circle . being around. At
.the
her repast the Queen and the Prince, W!k•
attendants,•and in the same manner, left tb'eajapyt,
returned to the balbrohm. The general 'Ciim,4fiet
entered, and, incessant as were the demands
meat, such was the admirable system and': pole I?
of attendance, that, numerous as were 110°00
guests, every cue was served with a eekritY-40,ki
sense of confusion that was absolwely astoniat
After supper the Queen danced in a gun-ere
Prince George of Cambridge; the vis-a-od'
Duchess of Buceleuch and the Duke of Beaune
Her Majesty and Prince Albeit left the 1.)05' ar
half-past two. • LI 01,1
The Wet of Tippoo Sultan had been ereel.'4o 14. itjj„,,-
upper or Chrinthian portico, coininunicatltis
green drawing-room, and was used- us me
room during the night. - •

CA TA IN IYU
TO THE EDITOR OK THE S ,10 'do')
Ste,—Having seen a statement in The: :Sun fee j
headed " Scenes in St. Giles's,:' that Captain Deu,,,,itlleyiril
Marlborough police court on Monday,, to ewer inr„fil
recognizanms to answer a charge of assault prelel,lo.o'.ierl'd
him at the Old Bailey by air. Cridland, jus3e.e,!,,v, FA
I think it right to inform you that the charge WO !lOW octf:
by Mr. Cridland against Captain Duff at the 011',„41,110)
at the, Crown-office, and that the statement in 7t 0.
to the origin of such charge;is not correct ; huht'i li any ex-parte statement of the circumstances liro
Mr. Cridland to. proceed against 'Captain Dull iloebitov
just, I decline entering into then, knowing that„,:is I io
they must be detailed to a Jury, in whose. in''',,joito
regret any prejudice to arise from statements Pre", yeti
trial.—Your insertion of this letter will much ol)ligo tip'
obedient servant, J. IYAiiiro'fee"
Furnival's Inn, Holborn, Attorney fir the Sofr
12th May, 1842.
[The paragraph was copied from a Sunday Paper* 'oll'
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MEMOIRS or ADMIRAL KEPPEL.--O 00041
biographical literature has just recetved a valuable alio, n
toits stores in the life of the celebrated Admiral InCeProto„ to,l
by the Hon. and nee. Thomas Keppel, son of the Pry
of Albemarle. 'there can be little doubt that thiliairi
be received with as much gratification by the pti.boliobi
as by the naval service itself, for at the same tiro.oo4rke 010
sents us with the most faithful and interesting 110701.P'itir,
can be desired of this distinguished commander•
set of his career as a midshipman, when accem.Pa, the e fr'ol
round the world, to the close of his active life with 01,, , 0,4
ab'e title of Viscount, it is rendered of great histell,lo,44:oo;'o
the detailed accounts which are given of the P 701,.. 1;e001,
actions and political events of that stirring pelt:4o4;oi
the other attractive features of the work will s(O., di,
highly chaiacteristic origini.l letters from Eart
while a Captain in Keppel's fleet,. and from other
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personages of the time.
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.1.1te..e are rumours that the extraor 1 withio
sures that the Irish Law Officers of the Crown
knowledge of the facts connected with Mr_ 13ahln2Piv to
the eioverionelit, either has led already, or is lu'efo,ol,*tetl,lo
the dismissal of some of these tui.ctionaries. As'very rOje Jot)
Orange party, which supports these officers, ,are Loci ikts.
at ~the Castle," it may not be quite so easy r°rovio I*(4 ‘O.l
see justice done in the matter, and probably h" ' 01:1„,
may be the consequence. .oct IterlP
FRENCH PLAYS.—Mademoiselle Deibich i%-9'
on Friday at St. James's theatre, in a Piet'' ti t soliti‘,ol
the English public, and which at Paris had great pct,e,t cei(
title is the Kole de Cagliostro. If she were n,.°„erli Olt
Vert- Vert this would be reckoned her Inn"
„„re,e",, of
ratter. Sew._ ral distinguished personages wert Fribbo'
whom was the Duke of Beaufort. wearing the
Order ofthe Garter.

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