The Sun. — 1845-05-24 (London, England)

DINNER T', MR. IMLAH.  A dinner was given on Wednesday to this gentleman, well known here and in_the north of Scotland, at the British Hotel, Cockspur. street, on his leaving London for America. The chair was occupied by Mr. Stewart, of Alberarle street, and among the company were—Mr. Thom, tthe poet of Inverury ; Mr. Allison, of Alfred. plaee ; Mr. Menzies, Mr. Mouatt, Mr. Christie, Mr. Thomson, of Bond street, and Mr. Adam, of the Aberdeen Herald. About forty gentlemen, friends of Mr. Imlah, sat down to dinner. After the usual loyal toasts, Mr. STEWART, in proposing the health of their guest, said he had enjoyed the acquaintance of Mr. Imlah for more than twenty years, and he had uniformly found him upright In his conduct, warm-hearted, and a sincere lover of his native country, Scotland. He wished him prosperity and a hearty welcome on the other side of the Atlantic. He was sure, if he ever did return to this country, he would be met with the same kind feeling and welcome that he now departed with. He could say many things that would redound to Mr. Imlah's credit, but as the majority of the company knew him, if not as long, perhaps as well as he did, therefore, he would conclude by proposing " his health, long life, and happiness to him wherever he went." Mr. IsrLatt begged the company to indulge him for the imperfect manner that he should thank them for their kind reception of his name, proposed by his very worthy and esteemed friend Mr. Stewart; their kindness and their friendship, in meeting him, with such a demonstration, in a great measure made up far the regret he would feel at parting with friends for whom, one and all, he entertaine i the highest esteem. He was at a loss what to attribute this mark of respect to—it could not arise from his station in society, or from any influence he possessed; he was sure he had no " property qualification," but he thought it must be that he was blessed with a heart that was sensiti►ely alive to the ties of friendship, good fellowship, and a love for all mankind. He conc►uded by again thanking the company for their kindness and good opinion of his conduct while known to them, and hoped that he would yet have the pleasure of meeting many of them, and that that evening's proceedings would never be effaced from his memory.  Mr. Anssis proposed the health of Mr. Thom, the poet, who re. turned thanks in a speech full of point and good humour, remark. ing that this was the age of " little poets ;" there was no " great ones."  Mr. ALLISON proposed the health of the Chairman, and referred to that gentleman's benevolence, and to his services in the cause of charity, but more especially to that excellent one, the Scottish Hospital, where his name will be found for many years back a sub. scriber to that noble institution.  Mr. STEWART thanked his friend for the kind and Battering manner in which he 'announced his name to the company ; he regretted- that they had not a person more able to preside over them that evening than himself, but his anxiety to promote anything to mark his sense of Mr. Imlah's excellent qualities, made him not hesitate in accepting the bon ur of being their Chairman.  After a few other toasts of healths, the company left about twelve o'clock, much pleased with the hilarity that prevailed the whole company. Several songs were sung in an excellent manner  -MURDER ON THE lIIGII