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he felt persuaded that it was perfectly unnecessary
for him, especially in such an Assembly as that which
he had the honour of addressing, to insist upon the
necessity of lending all their exertions in support of
an Institution which rendered such essential benefit
to a large portion of their distressed countrymen. It
was vain to expect, even in this land of benevolence,
that every unprotected Scotchman, reduced to dis-
tress from circumstances not depending upon him-
self, should find relief in casual assistance; and it
was most essential, therefore, that the fostering in-
fluence of the Scots Corporation should spread as
widely and as beneficially as possible. He trusted
that this day's contributions would have the effect of
extending that influence, and of procuring to them
the thanks of those who had nothing but thanks
to bestow. He knew, from his connection with the
Society, that its funds were administered with the
strictest care and attention; he could therefore speak
with the fullest confidence of the benefits which it ex-
tended to so large a portion of those whom misfor-
tune had rendered the fittest objects for its aid.
Toast—" Success to the Scottish Ilespital."
Mr. EMERY, of Covent-Garden Theatre, being re-
cognized, was called on for a song, which he gave in
his most happy style.
Mr. HUME, in rising to propose the health of the,
Noble Chairman, expressed the high satisfaction he
felt in meeting his countrymen in a foreign land. It
was true, indeed, that this country and Scotland
formed but one kingdom, but the people were still
distinct and separate, and he rejoiced in keeping up
that distinction, because, as far as his experience
went, it had uniformly appeared that Scotsmen could
keep their own, whenever they would—(Applause).
He was the more rejoiced to meet his countrymen
upon the present occasion, when they were assembled
'tor the purpose of supporting an Institution which
had contributed so hugely towards the relief of
Scotsmen who weie less fortunate, though not less de-
serving than themselves. He would put it to every
man's own breast, whether he ought not in justice to
consider the possibility of his being placed in similar
circumstances? For his own part he would freely
confess, that he was attracted to this great and
wealthy nation—the seat of comnieice, arts, science,
and literature, by the laudable desire of improving
his situation in life. Many of his countrymen had no
doubt been actuated by the same honourable ambi-
tion; their expectations had been justified by success,
and that success had proved not less profitable to
their -counrr than advantageous to themselves. In
the lottery of life, however, it must be recollected
that there were blanks as well as prizes, and it was
the duty of those whom prosperity bad placed above
the reach of poverty, to stretch forth the hand of as-
sistar.ce to their less fortunate countrymen. He held
in his hand a paper containing the Returns of the
Number of Applicants for assistance to this Institu-
tion from the year ISO 3, from which it appeared that
the number of individuals in any one year did not
amount to more than 1500, whereas in the last year
no less than 3480 persons applied for assistance. In
psoportion as the claims on the Society increased,
vigour and exertion were required on the pat t of its
friends; and he trusted there was not a person pre-
sent that would not feel it his duty not merely to
give the Society instant aid, but that, on quitting the
room, be would go with a determination to devote
liiinseit more ardently than ever to its interests. He
leit, and the Society must feel, particularly grateful
to the Noble Lord, who, quitting those important
av,.ca,ions which the confidence of his Majesty had
assigned to Biro, did them the honour of this day
presiding. Were other Noblemen, like his Lordship,
to give their personal attendance to Meetings like
the present, they would do infinitely more us pro-
moting the woi k of charity, than by their most liberal
contributions. He then proposed—
" The Health of the Noble Chairman."--(Loud cheering.)
The CHAIRMAN said, he telt grateful for the terms
in. which the Honourable Gentleman had proposed
his health, and particularly honoured by the manner
in which it had been received by the company. He
could assure them that there was no part of the func-
tions of the office which he held was more agreeable
to him than to lend all the assistance in his power to
the Scottish Hospital. He felt it a duty incumben
upon them, and though he, pelhaps, had not dis-
t
charged that duty so well as he might have done,
yet he should be ashamed if he had wholly neglected
it. He agreed with the Honourable Gentleman that
it was the duty, and he hoped it would be the pride,
Of every Scotchman, to support this Society. The
Noble Lord said, he had on that day relinquished,
according to rotation, the duties of Vice-President of
the Institution ; but he could assume the Society, that
on quitting the office he would carry with him undi-
minished zeal for the welfare of the Society. He
would beg leave to propose the health of—" The
Vice-Presidents for the ensuing year.
The CHAIRMAN then gave—
" The Land of Cakes."—.Air, " Cauld ICail in Aberdeen."
The Piper then traversed the room, playinig the
lively air, " Bantus Laddie, Highland Laddie.:
The CHAIRMAN, after paying a high compliment
to Mr. Hume, as one of the warmest friends of the
Society, said, he had hitherto only addressed the
Meeting as Scotsmen, but he knew that there were
many present who were natives of this part of the
country ; and it would be an act of unfounded sus-
picion, if, in advocating the cause of our unfortunate
countrymen, we thought that Englishmen were not
alive to them, or that we should claim the exclusive
right of relief. He knew that the funds of the So-
ciety were largely indebted to persons not in the least
connected with Scotland, and who did it entirely from
motives of charity. He would give as a toast,Emmy.
" The Land we live in." A Yorkshlre song, by Mr.
The CHAIRMAN said the Society was largely in-
debted to twenty-four Gentlemen, who executed the
laborious duties of the Institution.
Toast—" The Standing Committee." Air—" Maggie Lauder."
Mr. LAURIE returned thanks in the name of the
Committee. He entered into some details of the pro-
ceedings of the Society during the last year, an d the
extensive good that it had accomplished in relieving
nearly four thousand of their distressed countrymen.
Ile observed, that Scotsmen, like a steam-vessel,
could proceed manfully through
.wind and
de.—
Still, however, the machinery might . fail, add it
would be hard indeed if, in case of shipwreck, four
thousand of their tellow-countrymen, with the First
Lord of the Admiralty at their head, did not come
to their relief—(Applyiie).
Toast—" Corporation of the City of London."
Mr. Hums said, as the youngest member oil a fa-

mily frequently had to bear the principal labours, so
on him, one of the youngest of the citizens, devolved
the duty of returning thanks. The Hon. Gentleman
eulogized the City of London for its liberal support
of the Scottish Hospital.
Song—" Green grow the Rashes 0 !"
The CHAIRMAN proposei the health of a Gentle-
man who, as Treasurer of that Society for many years,
had given it great support; and although he now
quitted the office, yet he }laved his successor would
not find it a sinecure. but that he would have large
sums to distribute. He would propiiie the health of

" Sir Thomas Bell."
The worthy Secretary, Mr. AULD, announced, that
the subscriptions of the day amounted to £216. 12s.
They were subsequently augmented to nearly £3OO.
The CHAIRMAN propo-ed,
" The Rose, the Thistle, and the Shamrock." Tune—St.
Patrick's Day. Glee—Red Cross Knights.
" The health of the late Vice-!'residents."

The CHAIRMAN returned thanks.
The health of the Stewards of the day, the Stewards
elect, were then drank with great applause.
About half-past ten o'clock, Lord Viscount MEL-
VILLE left the Chair, amidst the cheers of the com-
pany. 'The Chair was soon occupied by one of the
Gentlemen present, and the evening was spent in the
utmost conviviality.
Among the interesting circumstances of the even-
ing may be mentioned the grand Union violincello,
which was played by a blind musician, from Dundee,
of the name of WATSON. He uses his feet, in order
to elicit notes from a violincello, while be plays the
violin with his hands, and upon the pandean pipes
with his mouth. This extraordinary performance at-
tracted great attention.

sent case, that the citation of this Court had been •
served some time back. With regard to what Dr.
Clark had suggested, as to the informality of that
citation, the Court apprehended that he never could
have been advised that such a plea could be legally
effectual: the citation had issued under the authority
of this Court, and the legal effect of it could not be
in the slightest degree a'tered by the circumstance of
a change in the occupation of that chair, seeing that
the same authority vested in the Court, whether it was
represented by one particular individual or another.
Dr. Clark, however, having now appeared, the Court
Pwould be relieved from the necessity of prinouncing
that he was in contempt ; and, no doubt, the cause
worild now go on in a proper and legal course.
Dr. Clark.-1 wish, Sir Christopher, to be heard
before this Court in reply to a charge of having ob-
structed the entry of Archdeacon Wollaston into
my Church.
Sir CHRISTOPHER Rotneson.—That question is not
yet before me, Dr. Clark : at present it only remains
that the Court should proceed with the business before
it, in the usual form.
Dr. Clark.—l beg leave to state, Sir Christopher,
that one citation was served upon me, to appear
before Lord Stowell ; but, as the day named in the
citation was the day immediately following the Coro-
nation, I concluded that Lord Stowell would be too
much fatigued, in consequence of his attendance a;
that ceremony, to be here, and I looked upon it, there-
fore, altogether as a matter of mere form. Besides this
citation, I have received no notice whatever.
The Proctor wished to observe, that one or two let-
ters had been forwarded to Dr. Chu k on the subject;
and, not having been returned, the necessary inference
was, that they bad been received by him.
Dr. Clark.—One letter, indeed, I recollect did -
Iconic to me, addressed " The Rev. Dr. Clark,
W-a-t-h-a-m, Essex," which I concluded to be a
cheat, and would not therefore open : another was
directed to me as the " Rev. Dr. G. S. Clark, LL.D.
Esq." That 1 looked upon in the same ; but I
repeat, that I have received no notice from the Proc-
tor since the citation.
Sir CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON said, it was now for
Dr. Clark to determine what course be would adopt.
If the Court apprehended that any delay was prayed
for, it would readily grant it.
Dr. Clark.—Really, Sir Christopher, I wish to be
dismissed one way or the other. I cannot continue
to sleep out of my bed in this manner. I had only
four hours sleep last night, and four the night pre-
ceding. lam sure that my case ought to be consi-
dered: Lord Stowell is my only senior here.
Sir CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON.—The only way wit'
be, Dr. Clark, for you to give an appearance in the
usual way, and put your case in the hands of some
professional Gentlerrian.
Dr. Clark.—Really 1 have it not in my power to
do so. I cannot afford to avail myself of their as-
sistance. I have been long in great poverty, and
have a large family. The expenses of publication
have been very heavy upon me. I wrote a book; and
dedicated it to Lord Sidmouth, " when he was Pre.
mier." His Lordship did me the honour of writing
me a letter of thanks, but he has allowed me to re-
main in poverty for the last eighteen years past.
Sir CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON.—WiII you give an
appearance then, Dr. Clark ?
Dr. Clark," I will do anything that I can do, Sir
Christopher; but it is not in my power to empl
Advocates and Proctors; the mere expense of coigh.
hire would fall heavy upon me. But it these Gen-.
tlemen will de me the honour, as Senior Academic,
of attending to my case, I shall acknowledge their
kindness. I have nothing to give: but I would wil-
lingly part with my life, if I could." The Court
would give him leave to say, that he found he could
not admit Dr. Wollaston through the large door, and
he thought it would be disrespectful to admit hint
through the back-door of the Church. But the next
time Dr.Wollaston came, he would admit him through
any door the Court might be pleased to direct.
The Archdeacon's Proctor then exhibited the ord.e
des, of which he would furnish Dr. Clark with a
copy ; and he prayed that the said articles might
stand for admission on the next Court-day, and that
Dr. Clark might be admonished then to attend.
The COURT decreed accordingly ; and observed,
that Dr. Clark would permit it, before it rose, to
give him one word of advice, namely, to employ
Counsel to appear for him in this case. It would
save Dr. Clark much trouble and einl,arrassment,
and be of great advantage to his cause.
Dr. Clark expressed his obligations to the Judge
for this suggestion, but he was afraid that he should
be unable to comply with it. Ile was. very poor;
and had already incurred large expense, by the fre-
quent appearance li which
Parish compelled him to
make in Courts of Law.—The Court then rose.
Dr. Clark appears to be infirm, and far advanced
in years.