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London, England, 1822-12-02 00:00:00

sconmi HosiirtAz. .

Saturday being St. Andrew': Day, the tons of
Caledonia celebrated the Anniversary of their Patron
:-aint by a Public Dinner, for the purpose of pro-
moting one of the best Charities this Metropolis, rich
it is in benevolent Institutions, can boast. The
t.,cottih Hospital derives its origin from a Society
;.ormed a short time after the accession of King
"Ames, for relieving the less fortunate individuals of
the Scottish nation who had upon that event come to
tngland. A Chnrtet of Incorporation, under its pre.
scot designation, was granted by King Charles the
second, in the year 1665, empowering the Society to
held lands, and to erect an Hospital for the reception
tf the objects of the Charity ; and an opportunity soon
afterwards occurred of manifesting the benefits to be
,'.e,ired from it. It appears from the Records of the
Corporation, that, during the great plague, upwards
ef three hundred natives of Scotland were buried at
the sole charge of the Society, and numbers more
were nourished during their sickness, without sub-
acting the Parishes where they resided to any ex-
'rive whatever.
Experience soon evinced, that confinement to a
charity workhouse was altogether uncongenial to the
celings of the Scottish Poor. The idea of an Flospi-
•
IA or receptacle for the objects of the Charity, was
;4, consequence relinquished, and the plan of assisting
and relieving these objects at their own habitations
substituted. But this assistance was confined to such
cily of the natives of Scotland, resident in London;'
as had become members, and paid quarterly contri;
'onions to the Society, by virtue of which they were
entitled to relief when in want. Though the claims
'were thus restricted, the amount of relief afforded
must have been considerable, for thetwhole receipts
appear to have. been, for a very long period, annually
distributed. At the end of a century, after the first
incorporation, the funds were little Tr. re than at the
commencement, the annual receipts less, and the So-
ciety was dwindling away.
Fortunately the management now devolved on
active bands—persons who loved Scotland, and knew
how be,t to serve her sons without wounding that
feeling of independence and that aversion to eleemo-
synary relief which is so characteristic of Scotsmen.
An efficient Committee of respectable Gentlemen
meet on the second Wednesday of every month to
distribute the charity, which is done (after a personal
and strict examination ino the character and preten-
sions of the parties applyifig, and producing a recom►
mendation from a Governor), by giving casual relief,
and providing passages for such as wish to return to
Scotland. Once in six months, the Committee take
into consideration the eases of such as are past labour,
either from age or infirmity, and who have been pro-
reily recommended as fit objects to be put upon a
permanent pension.
Among the Contributors to the Funds, and enrolled
in the list of Governors, the Society has been honoured
will the names of his present MAJESTY, and all his
Illustrious Brothers; and the patronage which it has
:eceived, has not been confined to the Scottish nation,
but the Nobility, Gentry, andall classes of the United
Kingdom, have in a most liberal and zealous manner
espoused its cause.
The stagnation -of trade and manufactures which
has ensued since the peace, and borne so hard upon
the country, has, however, had a proportional effect
upon this Society, and that in a double ratio ; having
tended to decrease very considerably its income, at
the sametime that the applications for relief have
greatly increased. The donations for the year ending
50th November, 1821, were short of those of the pre-
ceding year 3091.95. and the annual subscriptions
1071. making together 4171. 3s.
The Charity of the Scottish Hospital is applicable
to the poor mechanic., the artisan, and labourer,
natives of Scotland, with their wives, widows, and
children, 'evident in this tnesropolirand its immediate
reighbourhood; who, not having acquit ed any pato-
dial settlement in this country, would, in age and
poverty, in sickness and distress, or when in want of
employment, be exposed to the utmost wretched
ness or beggary, but for the fostering care of this
Institution.
Though " an often told tale; We have deemed it
necessary to testate the nature and object of the
Scottish Hospital, which is an Institution not merely,
entitled to the support of Scotsmen, but presents the
strongest :Lams on general humanity. If what GOLD.
morn said of Governments, that the " state that's
best administered is best," may be applied to public
Charities, and we believe no one will dent it, then is
the Scottish Hospital the best of Institutions; for, is
the zeal with which its funds are collected ; in the
pains that are taken to inquire " the wretched out,"
and tender to them the " offices of humanity; and in
' the economical distribution of the funds, we venture to
say it is not surpassed by any Charity io the kingdom.
From a view of the numbers relieved by this Cha-
rity, it is evident, that while the Scottish Hospital is
a real blessing to the aged, the diseased, and the Mk.
ployed poor of Scotland, resident in London, West-
minster, and the neighbourhood, and of such
ready assistance to the distressed wanderer, and the
esappointed son of industry, it is of incalculable be-
nefit to the community at large, who are by means of
Lis Charity prevented the agonizing sight of behold-
so great an addition, as otherwise there would
be, to the number of our destitute fellow-creatures
.-eking their wretched pittance on the streets, liable
t; be taken up as vagrants, sent to the House of Cor-
c,cticin, *and probably subjected to the disgrace of
Eul eural punishment.
The Anniversary, on Saturday, was held at the
Albion Ta*rn, Aldersgate-street, where nearly 300
cf the Governors and friends of the Charity sat down
ks an excellent dinner. His Royal Highness the
i Duke of CLASSICS and ST. ANDREWS, the President
I of the Institution, was in the Chair, and was sup-
ported on the right hand by Lord Sa troust, one of
tie Vice-Presidents, and the Earl of ERROL.; and on
iris left by the Earl of GLASGOW, W. It. K. DOUGLAS,
Lact.m.r. GZOSGE HUTTON, Esq. M.P. Dr. HAMIL-
TON, &C. &C.
His Royal Highness entered tbe room at half-past
six o'clock, preceded by the Stewards and a High-
land piper, playing one of the soul-stirring airs of
Lit native hills.
As soon as-the cloth was removed, Nme noble Do-
wine was sung in 'fine style by Messrs. BROADHURST,.
k:OLLYSII, PYSF., and Titssev.
Mr. AULD, the worthy 4tßipersevering Secretary,
ORLI read a letter of apology taw Xr. Cawing,


who was expected tis have honoured thts Meettas
with has presence, bit vebo was prevented by public
business. He expressed his best wishes for the sue-1
cess of thalistitution, and hceouspanied his letter by
a donation of 101. The Dukb of Montrose tent an ,
apology and twenty guineas. Lord Binning also sent'
a letter regretting his inability to attend the dinner,
as did the Right Hon. Robert Peel.
The CHAIRMAN now rose to propose the first health.
4, I cannot," said his Royal Highness, suffer the
toast, which you my food Scotch friends all antici-
pate, to be drank without some few ptdatory re-
marks. I know, Gentlemen, the enthusiasm with
hich you drink this toast at any time. I know the
sincere attachment and affection which all Scotsmen
have for their Sovereign, and which is one of their
characteristic virtues. It is not, therefore, to express ,
what you all feel that I address you : but, my friends,
since the last anniversary of St. Andrew's Day, a
circumstance has arisen of a nature as peculiar as it
is interesting. You will, I doubt not, readily perceive
that I allude to his Majesty's visit to his Scottish do-
minions ; and I have to assure you, that I know no.
thing can exceed the gratification and delight which
his Majesty experienced among his Scottish subjects,
which made an impression on the mind of his Ma-
jesty which he will never forget. I therefore, Gen-
tlemen, shall conclude by proposing
" The KDOO, and GOD bless him."
This toast was received with the loudest cheers,
and drank with three times three. The National

Anthem was then played and sung. a great part of
the company joining in chorus.
" The Royal Family ; ' three times three. Tune, a Grand
March. Song, " Hail Star of Brunswick."
" The Duke of York and the Army." The Duke of York's
March. " How merrily we live that Soldiers be."
Lord Savroug said that, in proposing the health
of his " Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, Pie.
idetit of the Corporation, and the Navy," it would be
unnecessary for him to preface it with many obser-
vations. The services conferred on the Institution
by his Royal Highness were equally well known to
those whom he addressed, and he had no doubt were
justly appreciated. His Lordship concluded by pro.
posing the toast--
" The Duke of Clarence and the Navy "—" Rule, Britannia."
His ROYAL ilionszcs, in rising to return thanks,
said he felt deeply the honour which had just bees
conferred upon him, and assured them that he was
warmly interested in the success of the Corporation,
'the object of which was so truly laudable. He
hoped that all distinctions of country were now re-
moved, and that those north of the Tweed were no
longer called foreigners. He wished to see all united,
without national distinction, and that each of either
country would be equally ready to contribute to the
relief of the other. Of the two countries he was
satisfied that none derived more advantage from the
Union than that country in which he was now ad-
dressing them. He was now not very young in the
world, and had often met Scotchmen, but he must
say, wherever he met them, whether in a civil or
military capacity, they were equally conspicuous for
their good conduct as eminent for their loyalty.—
However contemptuously some might look on the
manner in which the Scotch rose in the world, be
was net one of that number. He saw nothing to be
despised in habits of saving and industry; on the
contrary, they should receive praise and encourage-
ment; and he hoped the Scotch might long. continue
to possess them. The Scotch were also distinguished
for national feeling, which prompted them to assist
and relieve each other ; and he called upon those
present now, who had risen to wealth and affluence,
to bring that national feeling into action, as it must
tend to unite their hearts in the bends of charity,
and make them more ready to contribute to the
relief of their distressed fellow-countrymen.— The
Scottish Hospital was a charity of a peculiar na-
ture, and of singlar utility and service to the un-
fortunate fellow-countrymen of those whom he was
addressing. It had, indeed, been followed by several
other Charitable Institutions. The best manner in
which such Scotsmen as GOD had blessed. with af-
fluence could sheer their •gratitude, was by assisting
those of their fellow‘countrymen who were less for-
tunate ; and no way could they be so well assisted as
through this charity. He was happy to see so
numerous and so respectable a Meeting, and was con-
vinced that this Institution had not only been bene-
ficial in a charitable point of view, but in removing
those national and rival prejudices which once were
strong, but now existed no longer. Within the last
few years a change of Sovereigns had taken place,
but no change in the bonds of friendship which united
England to Scotland. He need not state how
much Scotland benefited under his late Majesty—it
was only to refer to what it was on the SOth of No-.
'ember, 1760, and the present day, to observe with
joy and satisfaction how the country had improved.
He would not detain the Meeting longer, but must•
again urge on the Gentlemen present never to forget
that the object for which they now assembled was
charity, and he trusted that before they separated it
would be found that they had all felt its influence.—
He begged to return his best thanks for the honour
done him, and to assure the Meeting that so long as
they thought him worthy of being, their President, so
long would he devote his best services to the Charity.
He would drink to the success and welfare of the
company.
The CHAIRMAN spoke in high terms of the service
of the Duke of Montrose, and concluded by proposing
" The Doke of Montrose', wile was twenty-eight years Prei
dent of the Corporation."-.Trine, ROT'S vy)fs.—Song, * Aulti
Lang Syne."
The CHAIRMAN said he had now the Most import-
ant toast to propose—the great object for which they
were assembled; he would therefore drink—
" Success to the Scottish Corporation."—Tuns, " Bannock,

.'barley-meal"
• The Vice-Presidents of the Corporation./
Lord SALTOUN returned thanks ,ht a neat speech.
'Tune-rte Flowers of Edinburgh."—Boag." Street Mope," by
Mc. Broadhurst.
" The Land o' Cakes," which was followed by the song of
We're a Nadas]," beautifully snug* by Master Smith.
The Earl of GLascrow-proposed the health of the
" Duchess of Ctarenos." Air.—lloorby Broadhurst, " Cason
grow the rashes, 0."
4 The
.Repeesentadee Peers an of Parliament of
Scotland.
Mr. DOUGLAS returned thanks.
Air.—Olee, " Bright Phobos."
" The Land we lire in."—" Roast Beef."
" Jobs Anderson my .1o,", by Mr, Broadhont.
" The Treasurer of the Carpoiratiout. Barn. Ilk. resole
Lord SALTOUN returnedmaws farlbpr. Fraser,
Who was necessarily 'absent.
Mr. Autx, the parinarh ;io* mad a list'oX dia