Star.
London, England, 1830-12-01 00:00:00

SCOTTISH HOSPITAL.

In these times when objects of charity have so much in-
creased, and when the means of those who can be expected
to contribute to them are diminished, it must have afforded
great satisfaction to those interested in this truly important
charitable corporation, to have witnessed a winter meeting
so numerous and so alive to the interests of the Institution,
as that which assembled at the Albion Tavern last night.
The chair, which for several years past was occupied by His
Present MAJESTY, was on this occasion taken by his
Grace the Duke of GORDON, who had been unanimously
elected at the General Meeting of the Corporation, held in an
early part of the day, President of the Institution, in the room of
his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, now elevated to the
throne.

We have so frequently noticed the objects of this most
useful and benevolent Institution, that any particular analysis
of its merits now would seem almost unnecessary. It derives
its origin from a Society, formed a short time after the Acces-
sion of King James, for relieving the less fortunate indi-
viduals who had, upon that occasion, come southward from
Scotland. In the time of Charles 11. a charter of incorpo-
ration was granted to die Society, under its present designa-
tion, giving certain powers to the Corporation. From that
time to the present it has flourished, and has been the source
of relief to thousands, who otherwise might have perished, the
victims of penury, or of guilt. The spirit with which it has
been supported, and the amount of contributions which ap-
pear every year, shows a steadiness and reasonableness of
charity not seldom equalled, and is highly creditable to the
Scottish nation.

The Noble Chairman entered the room soon after 6 o'clock,
and when the cloth bad been removed, and the customary
toasts given, the Treasurer announced the receipt of sundry
donations. His Majesty contributes one hundred guineas
annually, her Majesty twenty-five guineas, to be continued
half-yearly, in addition to former subscriptions ; his Grace
the Duke of Gordon 20 guineas, in addition to his annual
subscription ; and many others, too numerous to particularise.
The Treasurer announced that, since last St. Andrew's day,
the Committee of this charity have examined and relieved
upwards of 200 cases of distress in each month, besides pen-
sions paid to 75 infirm and aged persons, natives of Scot-
land; and sea passages granted to '292 individuals, returned
to their native country—the expenses of all which amounted
to upwards of 1,8001.
After the cloth was removed, and Non Nobis Domine sung
by some professional persons who attended upon the:occa-
sion. t►e Chairman gave the health of the King, which was
drunk enthusiastically with three times three.
After the Anthem, the following was sung as a con-
cluding stanza—the words by Mr. M•YW Z.
Hail to Quells ADSLAIDL,
Virtue without a shade !
Mild as the Spring !
May she by all carat,
Soothe all our cares to rest !
Blessing and being blest—
Oon save the Kuto !

The toasts which succeeded, and were followed by appro-
priate music, were—
Tbe Duke of Sussex, and the rest of the Royal Family—Sir J. Gra-
ham and the Navy—The Duke of Gordon, as President of the Society
—The Duchess of Gordon—General Macdonnel—The King and the
Constitutions may one live long, and the other live for ever—Way this
Country never be subdued by Despotism, nor torn to pieces by Demo.
crazy—The Duke of W iogtoo The Land of Cakes—Tbe Duke of
Montrose—Lord Sokoto:, as ice-President—The Hon. Wm. Fraser,
the Treasurer, and Mr, Auld, the Secretary, Re. Re.
That attached friend to the Society, and gallant
nobleman, Lord SALTOVN, was the mover of several of the
touts ; and took occasion, when doing so, and in return-
ing thanks for his own health being drunk, to urge briefly,
but in most impressive terms, the object of the Society, on
the attention of the Company. This was likewise done
more than once during the evening, 1)7 the equally zealous
and valuable TIMAIIIIMIT, 60 Hon.
The sob i• Chairman, in returning thanks for his health
having been dnuak, recommended abort speeches, and weighty
contributions. The recommendation was attended to, for

the speeches were very short, and the collection consider
able. His Grace set the example of concise but very ef-
feetive elocution ; and seldom went further than pro-
posing
the toa.t. This, however, was done with such a I
countenance of joyousness and good humour, as to be far
more effective, than laboured prosing.
The health of the Rev. Mr. Irving, as Chaplain to the Cor-
poration, having been drank with enthusiasm, that gentleman '
returned thanks in a short, but characteristically eloquent
address, in which ho eulogised the principle and conduct of
the Institution, and the character of the President, who. he ;
said, in the field of battle, and in the senate house, had
equally proved himself the friend and champion of his coun- I
try. lie likewise called to the mind of the company, the
union of sentiment which has always been displayed by the
Scotch, in defence of their independence; on which occasion,
as on the present, in support of charity, the noble of the land
and the peasant " fought shoulder to shoulder," and hewed
their way through surrounding hosts, always to accomplish
their independence, even when out of their power to conquer.
Mr. MACK INToili, in reply to the fact of the " stand-
ing Committee of Management," stated the number of
casual poor to have been relieved during the past year' at
200 in each month, to whom there had been paid 8051. ; 75
pensioners at 701. and 61. annually, 7001. ; and in passages
to Scotland for 294 individuals, 2651. which, with 801. due
for passages, made in all an amount of 1,8501. appropriated
to the poor of Scotland in this metropolis, in the past year
to this day. He then stated that as many of the po w ob-
jects, who are sent back to their native country, have, after
arrival at the port of the vessel's destination, by which
they aro sent, a considerable distance to go, and
arriving in poverty and distress, it had occurred to the
honourable treasurer and him, that a branch auxiliary es-
tablishment at Edinburgh would be of great benefit, by being
enabled, from subscriptions collected there, to advance such
poor objects, a little money to carry them to their homes.
That a correspondenie had accordingly taken place with se-
veral influential individuals in Edinburgh, who he was happy
to say had entered very warmly into the scheme, the ge-
neral outlines of which had this day been submitted to, and
sanctioned by the Court of the Scottish Hospital.
The Honourable Treasurer then proposed the healths of
the friends in Edinburgh who are taking an active lead in the
formation of the association there, viz. Rev. Dr. Manuel,
Mr. Nairne, Mr. Robertson, and Mr. W. Auld.
In the course of the evening the health of Sir Walter
Scott was drank with the most enthusiastic applause. Se-
veral excellent songs were sung by Messrs. Collier, Jolly.
and Taylor—the latter of whom amused the company by
two humorous songs, one of which on the Ravages of
Time in the Metropolis, and another on a visit of a country
couple to Windsor, afforded great amusement. Three
Highlanders, in full uniform, materially increased the na-
tional enthusiasm of the company, by playing some of their
native pibrochs and reels, in fine style ; although we think
less of the former, and more of the latter with an intermix-
ture of marches, would have been more effective. On the
whole, however, at 12 o'clock, at which we left, the national
enthusiasm was at a pitch of excitement that would have
daunted the boldest ' Southren" had he had the wish to
make an assault on the Caledonian character.

The company was more numerous than on any late occa-
sion, and the subscriptions amounted to 3881. 14s. The
dinner and wines were excellent, and the conviviality of the
evening was kept up till a late hour.
Since preparing the above for the press, we have been in-
' formed that his MAJESTY has been graciously pleased to
signify to the Duke of Goanow, his intention to support the
Edinburgh establishment, by his patronage.