Star.
London, England, 1824-01-15 00:00:00

EAST INDIA DIRECTORSHIP.

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A numerous and most respectable' Meeting of Pro-
rietors of East India Stock was held yesterday, at the,
London Tavern, for tie purpose of taking into their'
consideration such measures as may insure the election
of Sir R. TowNsuutun FARQUHAR to the next vacancy
that ma; occur amongst thepirectors of the Company.
A. W. RODARTS, Esq. was unanimously called to the
Chair. Upon this Gentleman's taking the Chair, he said he
felt particular satisfaction in seeing himself surrounded
by such a numerous and respectable portion of the Pro-
prietors of East India Stock. He would not use many
words; he would merely state, that it was the view of
the Meeting to take such measures as would insure the
election of his respected friend, Sir R. T. Farquhar;
and, for his part, he thought, under the piesent circum.
*stances, they were much indebted to Sir Robert for
coming forward as a candidate ; and, from the
'honourable, upright, and independent manner in
which he had performed various important duties; he
thought the interests of the Meeting would be best
confulted by • being entrusted to his vigilant super-
intendance. It would be presumptuous in him to enter
into anything like a detail of the qualitications of his
friend ; his want of ihility would only serie to detract
from their value; but the testimony of his various faith-
ful and important services, registered in the books of the
East India Company, and repeatedly acknowledged by
his Majesty's Government, gave him a greater conse-
quence of character than he could receive from the en-
comium of any individual whatever—(Hear.) He was
aware that the time of the Meeting was most valuable,
particularly at that hour of the day. He would there-
fore trespass upon it no longer. I-le would read the Re-
solution, in which he trusted they would unanimously
concur, and he anticipated the cordial cb-operation of all
in the attainment of the object which they had in view.
The resolutions were then read and passed.
The CHAIRMAN then observed, that it any gentleman
srished to make any suggestion which might be useful
to the proposed measure, he would feel particular plea-
cure in heating him, and his suggestion would he thank-
received.
One of the Proprietors moved, that in that resolution
which stated that Sir It. Farquhar was eminently quali-
fied to fill the station to which he aspired, the word
eminently" should be omitted, and the word " pre-
eminently" substituted.
Sir R. T. FARQUHAR addressed the Meeting,. amidst
loud proofs of the most unqualified approbation.. He
said he would not intrude upon their valuable time. He
felt bound to return them his kindest and test thanks
for the manner in which they tame forward in his sup-
port. He knew he was not entitled to thosepraises con-
fated upon him by his too partial friends ; ,but this he
would say, that if success attended him, he would apply
Liaise:l most earnestly to the superintendance of the
I,,st India interests, which, when rightly understood,
were the interests of the nation at large. Flattered by the
high and respectable support with which he.had been
honoured, lie deemed it his duty to state, that he would
Iss eve; y proprietor, and would most assuredly go to
tile ballot when a vacancy occurred.
The unanimous thanks of the meeting were given to
the Chairman, who returned thanks.
The Meeting then broke up.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE CABINET-MAKER;
- SOCIETY.

Monday the sixth Anniversary Of the above Society
wts held at the Mitre Tavern, Aldgate, when a very
numerous _Meeting of its Members assembled, and par-
t
ok of a suniptuous dinner, provided for the occa-
ion. Upwat ds of 120 Members were present, being an
Afnitioit of 31 since the last year. The professed object
:if the founders of this Society is, to give employment,
t,:•,Alustrions and ingenious mechanics who have, for
the 7nost part, large families to support.
;tier the cloth wat withdrawn, the CHAIRMAN pro-
posed the healths of the King, the Duke of York, and
the Riival Family, which were drank with great ap-
, pl.tuse. The Chairman then gave the healths of se-
veral LiSies and Gentlemen, who have honoured this
81:itl the citelYwmithosttheeinrtrusiic applause;troAsntage, allofwewhich p
aavirteicula
drank
noticed, that upon the health of Sir George and Lady
Barclay being proposed, great approbation was !toil-
fied, upon which,
Mr. THURNIELL rose, and in a neat, appropriate, and
imiJessive speech, returned thanks on behalf of Sir
George and his Lady.:
M. . J. SMITH then rose, and spoke to the following
erect Gentlemen, it cannot fail to be highly gra-
tifying to my feelings, to address you upon-the present
occasion, when we are met for' the purpose of cele-
brating our sixth Anniversary. Since I had the plea-
sure of meeting you Ipst year, I learn, with much
heartfelt satisfaction, that during that interval the
Members of this Society have added to their number
thirty-four ; and I trust that, unlimited as this Society
is, with every opening prospect before us, and with a
full and unequivocal share of public patronage and
confidence, every new year will but add to the number
of its Members. Much, however; as I may regret to in-
form you, that owing to a few unprincipled men, whose
names I shall forbear to mention, this Society has par-
tially suffered, the surplus not being (from this dram-
stance,together with the increase of its Members) so great
this year, as the preceding, nevertheless, it affords-me
mattet of consolation to find so large and respectable a
portion of the community (all having some, and the
greater part large families) enabled through the public
favour to obtain full employment. I shall now briefly
advert to the returns of last year, which amounted to
'6,100/. deduhing therefrom for materials and labour
4,8001. House rent, taxes, Printing, salaries, and other
incidental expenses, 1,1901. leaving a surplus of 110/.
Of tins surplus no division can -at present take place,
arising from the loss sustained by the society of 981.
there remaining only a small actual surplus of about 12/.
cannot conclude without assuring yetu of the pleasure
! feci at this moment of our meeting; nor without the
hope that our next may he more prosperous, and equally
convivial, with a progressive increase of our members.
Upon " The health of Mr. Smith" being given, he
returned thanks in an appropriate speech.
Singing then commenced, and the evening was spent
ith the utmost hilarity and good humour.

Wednesday se'nnight a meeting took place at Emlyfad,
near Ballymote, between Jona Ttiomrsom, Esq. and
'utast Stientoca, El. of Mount Irwin. It was
4:iteed that the parties should fire by signal t however,
"1•• Stoint.ocz's pistol burned, priming, and we ha,ve
Lt..trd that the gentleman's side was grazed by his ad-
"Tsary's ball. The friends of both parties interfered,
ItArpily terminated the business... Cork Mercury.

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