Serjeant Diamond, in responding on behalf of the marines, se Ladies and gentlemen, I rise to give thanks for the kind way in the health has been drunk of the corps to which we have the to belong. I must tell you that although I am accustomed to privates, I find a great difference in addressing the public. I am not expected to make a long speech, but I should not my duty if I were to sit down without expressing our heart for the unbounded liberality and for the kindness we have this and former occasions. The town of Liverpool is t we have lately visited that has even thought of entertai rior officers and men of the fleet, and I know that every carry to our graves the memory of your kindness, and prosperity to the world-famed town of Liverpool.-—(I'

The Chairman next called for a song from the bl Warrior, and this brought up John Morgan, who sa that will not merry be shall never taste our joys.' rattling chorus, which seemed to be well known to and was given in good style.

The stewards were now sent round to suppl packet of tobacco, and this attention and conside! tee seemed warmly felt by the men. The tobacc

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foil packets, each containing two ounces.
put to the test, for no sooner were the packets
the men than they took a quid, "just to taste.'

The choir then sang a madrigal, an encore
The Chairman reminded them that they
the one watch, and they must not ask for tc
Mr. Scarisbrick then sang "The Death
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Oak.

John Grant, captain of the foretop of my word, I think the blue jackets would there sing. However, as it is somethin sing, I don't mind trying what I can do a cold. He then sang "England, the Robert Pullenger, of the Resistance -Gentlemen, first of all I rise here place I wish to express the thanks manner in which they have been recei likewise for the manner in which the have been received during their stay in been in the navy there has never bee that any fleet in the British service thanks, not only on chalf of my ow fleet. At the same I know the with enthusiast wish to drink The too

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and continued cheers. He spoke with great freedom, and his familiar language went home to the hearts of the men, whilst his " sea lingo," good taste, and gallant feeling, gained for him the esteem of the visitors. He was a broad-chested, open-featured, dark-eyed tar, with curly locks, and seemed to be the pride of his messmates, as well he might be.

The Chairman-The last speaker has suggested the idea of going on shore and wanting somebody to help him. I can only say if ever I go on shore I hope I shall have as good a speaker at my side to help me afloat again. I can assure you that if you have been pleased with this entertainment, you have not had one-half the pleasure which we have had in giving it to you. I need not tell you, men of the Channel fleet, that you are welcome in the town of Liverpool. The cheering which greeted you to-day as you marched up through the town to this hall sufficiently testified what the feeling is of every man, woman, and child in the whole community; and there is not one to-day who witnessed your procession who did not wish in their hearts that the Channel fleet would visit Liverpool again. Now, I must tell you that even our pleasure this evening is not altogether pleasure unmixed with regret, and that regret is that we have not a building in this town that would hold every seaman in the Channel fleet in the port of Liverpool; but I hope when you return to your ships to night that you will tell your comrades that it was not our fault, or the fault of the town, that you had not every one of your comrades alongside you to-night. Again I have to express one regret, and that is that we have not a building large enough to hold the whole town to come and see you. Now, my friends, let me simply assure you that we are delighted to see you here to-night, that we are proud of you, and we hope that in the future we shall see more of you than we have in the past.

The Chairman next said that one volunteer was better than a dozen pressed men, and he had great pleasure in informing them that Mr. Stoyle had volunteered to sing "Hearts of Oak." The announcement was received with shouts of applause, and Mr. Stoyle sang the song with good effect, the sailors joining in the chorus, giving plenty of tune and taking plenty of time. An encore was demanded vociferously, and Mr. Stoyle added further to the enjoyment of all present by singing with a great deal of humour "Simon the Cellarer."

Alfred Calloway, one of the seamen of the Black Prince, sang "The White Squall;" and John Fraser, boatswain's-mate of the Defence, also sang a naval song.

The Chairman said-I know not how it is that "Sweethearts and Wives" should become so essentially a seaman's toast. It be may that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and therefore you always keep that toast. I don't suppose you will be very angry with me for proposing this toast because it is not Saturday night. You generally close the week with it on board, and we will close this evening's proceedings by proposing the toast of "Sweethearts and Wives."

The choir sang "Rule Britannia," and three hearty cheers having

been given for the Queen, and three for the Chairman, the proceedings terminated.

Towards the close of the proceedings Mr. R. Hutchison presented each sailor who had sung during the evening with an ornamental miniature flag as a memento of the festival-presents which were apparently greatly valued by the men.

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(a.) 33.—Lights on the Coasts of Anatolia and Roumelia.-The Turkish Government has given notice that on or about the month of September, 1863, the following lights will be exhibited on the south and western coasts of the Black Sea :

Bender Erekli.-A fixed white light of the fifth order from the light tower on the hill half a mile North of Cape Baha. The light will be elevated 656 feet above the mean level of the sea, and visible in clear weather at 12 miles. Lat. 41° 18′ 3′′ N., long. 31° 26′ 34" E. from Greenwich.

Cape Ineboli.-Two fixed red vertical lights on a summit on the East side of the cape, to guide to the anchorage off the town. The high light will be elevated 85 feet, and visible at 4 miles. Lat. 41° 58′ 30′′ Ñ., long. 33° 45′ 10' E.

Cape Injeh.-A white light which revolves once every minute, at 66 yards within the extremity of the cape. The light will be of the fourth order, elevated 92 feet, and visible at 13 miles. Lat. 42° 6' N., long. 34° 58′ E. Boztepeh Point.-A fixed red light of the fifth order, halfTM way up the point, and W. S. of the rock off it. The light will be elevated 344 feet, and visible at 8 miles. Lat. 42° 1' 18" N., long. 35° 14′ 15′′ E.

Samsoun Bay.-A fixed white light of the fifth order on Kalion Point, on the West side of the bay, at 133 yards N.b. W. W. from the outer battery. The light will be elevated 56 feet, and visible at 10 miles. Lat. 41° 18′ 15′′ N., long. 36° 21′ 15′′ E.

Kerasounda Point.-Two fixed white vertical lights on the N.E. part of the point, and at the extreme end of the town. When bearing S.S.W. W., they lead clear of the Palamida Reef. The high light will be elevated 194 feet, and visible at 6 miles. Lat. 40° 56′ 20′′ N., long. 38° 24′ 55′′ E.

Trebizond.-A fixed white light of the fifth order between two embrasures of the battery on Kalmek Point. The light will be elevated 105 feet, and visible at 10 miles. Lat. 41° 1' N., long. 39° 45′ 48′′ E.

Batoum Bay-Two fixed white vertical lights on the low point of Batoum, on the West side of the bay. The high light will be elevated 49 feet, and visible at 6 miles. Lat. 41° 39' N., long. 41° 37′ 21′′ E.

Burghaz Bay-Two fixed white vertical lights on Anastasia Islet, on the South side of the bay. The high light will be elevated 131 feet, and visible at 6 miles. Lat. 42° 27′ 52′′ N., long. 27° 35′ 53′′ E.

Varna Bay.-A fixed white light of the fifth order on the summit of Cape Galata, the South point of entrance to the bay. The light will be elevated 164 feet, and visible at 10 miles. Lat. 43° 10′ N., long. 27° 58′ 35′′ E.

A fixed red harbour light on the wall of the town of Varna. The light will be elevated 49 feet, and visible at 4 miles. The position given is lat. 43° 11′ 40′′ N., long. 27° 58′ 20′′ E.

All bearings are magnetic. Variation 3° 30′ W. in 1863.

(b.) 34.-Lights in the Archipelago.-The Turkish Government has given notice that on or about the month of September, 1863, the following lights will be exhibited on the coasts of the islands of the Archipelago :

Sivriji Point.-A fixed white light on the summit of Sivriji Point, the East point of entrance of Sivriji Bay. The light will be elevated 82 feet above the mean level of the sea, and visible in clear weather at 6 miles. Lat. 39° 27′ 40′′ N., long. 26° 15' 10" E.

Eleos Island.—A fixed white light of the third order on the summit of the island. The light will be elevated 197 feet, and visible at 12 miles. Lat. 39° 19′ 30′′ N., long. 26° 33′ 15′′ E.

Port Mityleni-A fixed red light above the fort on Mityleni Point. The light will be elevated 164 feet, and visible at 6 miles.

The two fixed lights hitherto exhibited, one on each side of entrance of Port Mityleni, will be changed from white to red. The lights will be elevated 23 feet, and visible at 4 miles. Lat. 39° 6' N., long. 26° 34′ 40′′ E.

Gulf of Smyrna.-A fixed light of the second order on the summit of Cape Merminji, at 875 yards within its extreme point. The light will show white seaward when bearing between S.S.E. E. and E. S., and red between E.S. and N.b.W. W. The light will be elevated 230 feet, and visible at 20 miles. The position given is lat. 38° 37′ N., long. 26° 46′ 20′′ E.

A fixed green light will be placed in the same tower below the above light. It will illumine an arc of 33° 45′ of the horizon, or the space occupied by the Merminji Rocks.

Smyrna Harbour.-Two fixed green vertical lights from a light-vessel (painted red) moored in 10 fathoms at extreme of Pelican Spit. The high light will be elevated 52 feet above the sea, and visible at 4 miles.