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HOUSE OF LORDS.—THURSDAY,…
HOUSE OF LORDS.—THURSDAY, JuLY 15. Some petitions were presented, and other business transacted in the earlier part of the evening, but noble lords spoke in so low a tone that it was not possible to report the nature of the business. POOR-LAW ADMINISTRATION BILL. The Marquis of Lansdowne moved the third reading of this bill. Lord Brougham objected to the bill being further proceeded with this session, as, without its aid, the law could be administered until next session and during the recess and next session they would have more time to consider the new powers which this bill proposed. The Bishop of London took the opportunity to pass a warm eulogium on Mr. Chadwick, and hoped he would not be allowed to go unrewarded. The Earl of Ellenborough coincided with the prelate's remarks. The Marquis of Lansdowne made a fewtemarks in support of the bill, but he was for the most part inaudible. After a few words from the Earl of Wicklow, Lord Brougham, Lord Monteagle, Lord Redesdale, and Earl Grey, The house divided— For the third reading. 32 I A?inst it. ?0—22 A -t i ns t i' I The bill was then passed, after which the other orders of the day were disposed of, and the house adjourned at seven. I FRIDAY, JULY 16. The house met at 5 o'clock. The Marquis of Lansdowne informed the house that the Commons had declared their assent to their lord- ships' resolution on the subject of messages from the Commons and, further, that th c Con) gnified their willingness to receive messages f B K i)fdships when communicated by one Master i?j??M? instead of two, as heretofore. Lord Brougham presented a petition FIm r. Robert Owen, praying for inquiry into his pla? ??r ameliorating the present system of society. His lordship eulogized the petitioner as the originator of the system of infant schools in this country. 1. A number of bills were then brought up from the Commons in one message, according to the new arrange- ment, in place of a separate message for each bill, as formerly, their titles being read by the clerk at the table from a list delivered with the bills so brought up. Lord Campbell then moved the commital of the Muscle Fishery (Scotland) Bill. Lord Brougham protested against the principle of af- fording protection to so inferior a species of fish as the muscle, but did not consider it necessary to take the sense of the house upon it. Lord Campbell assured his noble and learned friend, that lightly as he esteemed this species of fish, muscle beds constituted very valuable property in some parts of Scotland, and that in the city of St. Andrew's the corpo- ration derived a considerable revenue from them. It was therefore highly necessary to afford them the pro- tection now proposed. The bill then went through committee, and was re- ported. The Holyhead Harbour Bill was read a third time and passed. The New Zealand (No. 2) Bill was read a second time. After some conversation across the table, which was inaudible in the gallery, The Public Works and Drainage (Ireland) Bill was read a second time. The Navigation (No. 2) Bill passed through committee. Several other bills on the table were advanced a stage. The house adjourned at a quarter before 7 o'clock.
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..=. TRAINING COLLEGE FOR SOUTH WALES. Friday last wis an eventful period for the Principality of Wales, as it had been appointed the day on which the Ri;¡ct "Reverend Lord Bishop of St. David's was to lny »hs- foundation of the New Training College for South Wales nd Monmouthshire. It had been arranged that no exertion should be spared to render the ceremony as imposing as possible, and it was accordingly determined that a procession should accompany the Bishop of the Diocese to the site of the intended new building. During the morning most of the shops along the route of the procession were closed, and business was generally impended in order that the inhabitants might be pre- sent at the interesting ceremIJny. The procession assembled in the New Market, and having been placed in rank by Ir. De Koen) who had kindly consented to act as marshal, started at half-past elf. en o'clock in the following order:- Marshal on horseback. Police Officers. The Carmarthen Amateur Brass Band. The Children of St. David's Church Sunday School, ('600 in number.) The Society of Ancient Druids, (in picturesque costumes. ) The Society of True Ivorites, (in sashes and badges.) The Society of Independent Odd Fellows, (bearing their splendid regalia.) The Borough Police. < Aldermen. The Mayor and Recorder. The Corporation, (two and two.) The Clergy. The Lord Bishop of the Diocese. Inhabitants, (two and two.) The procession proceeded along Red-street, past Guild- h-'l; Square, and through Lammas-street, the band play- ing popular an d inspiriting airs. Thence it proceeded past Picton Terrace, and down the Monument Hill to the Royal O?k Gate. Turning up to Job's We)!, and pass- ing the residence of the late General Nott, the vast 8ssembJage, which could not have numben.d less than 5,000 persons, entered the field in which the site of the New College is situated, and which commands a mag- nificent view of the vale of Towy in both an easterly and westerly direction. The ground on which the New College is to be erected is in every respect peculiarlyatlapted for the purpose for which it is designed, being on a gentle ascent, on a good soil, commanding extensive and varied prospects, having an excellent supply of water and being well sheltered from adverse winds. The Bishop and Clergy having ascended the platform erected specially for them, the immense concourse of people formed a dense throng; around the large excavated space near the foundation stone, which hung sus- pended over its final destination. There were at this time a number of ladies in a large shed fitted up for the occasion, and amongst the spectators and participators in the proceedings, we observed Archdeacon Bevan, Revds. E. Morris, D. A. Williams, J. Evans, J. Pugli, J. Hughes, E. Pughe, S. Jones, D. E. Williams, D. Evans, R. Bowen Jones, &c. &c.; Col. Love, C.B., Hon. Col. Trevor,M.P., D. A. S. Davies, Esq M.P., D. Pugh, Esq., T. J.Thirlwall, Esq., J.Thirlwall, Esq., R. G. Thomas, Esq., Capt. Vaughan, Mr. Serjeant Jones, T. D- Lloyd, Esq., Bronwydd, J. Wilson, Esq., S. Tarorew, Esq., W. Morris, E,;q. J. T. Alcock, Esq., W. Cham- bers, Esq., J. L. Price, Esq., Capt. Scott, Major Bowen, V. Davies, Esq., D. Price, Esq., Talley, W. Thomas, Esq., Portreeve of Laugharne, Aldermen Webb and J. Jenkins, T. Richards, Esq., &c., &c., &c. After the 100th Psalm had been sung, the following prayers, (the two first of which were written by the Bishop for the occasion) were read by the Rev. D. A. Williams. 0 Almighty God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed, we humbly beseech thee to let they blessinus and favour rest upon the work which we are now about to begin in thy name, and so to prosper it with thy gracious help, that it may contribute largely to the increase of thy kingdom, the good of thy church, and the eternal welfare of thy peo- ple. Eo Thou, who art the Father of all mercies, and the fountain of all wisdom, vouchsafe to take under thy especial care all those who, in this place, shall dedicate themselves to thy service in the great work of teaching and training the young of thy flock, and of bringing them up to lead a godly and a Christian life furnish them, we pray thee, with such a supply of thy gifts, as may make them meet for the business of their calling, and endue them with such a measure of thv heavenly grace, that they may pursue it with a single eye to thy glory, and to the good of those who shall be committed to their charge. Bless the instruction which shall here be given, for that end, and may it yield abundant fruits of true piety and useful knowledge. Bless those who teach, and those who learn, those vho bear rule, and those who are placed under them, that all in their several stations may watch and labour as mindful of the account they must one day give before the judgment seat of Christ" Our father which art in heaven, cKe. 0 Lord God, who art a light and defence to all who put their ti-ti,t in thee, be ever at hand, we beseech thee, to protect and succour the builders of this house, that the work which, through thy mercy, hath now been begun, may,by their labour,be brought to an end and grant that all who shall have faithfully offered to thee of their substance for the furtherance of this undertaking, may ever be preserved both in body and soul, through Jesus Christ our Lord." Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things; Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help that in all our works bt gun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. His Lordship having left the platform, proceeded to the foundation stone, under which were deposited a number of the current coins of the realm, which were at once covered over with an iron pi ate, which was soldered into its place. Ihe stone was then lowered and laid in tiuf form by the Bishop, who used for that purpose a new mahogany mallet, trowel, and square. The Bishop and Clergy having returned to the platform, The Lonn BISHOP of S'r. DAVID'S advanced to the front of the platform and addressed the vast assemblage follows -Friends, -Wij hav e just witnessed the beginning of a very great and important work. I am quite sure that all present must feel that the solemnity in which we have been engaged is not all idle ceremony for the mere entertainment of the eye, but a most serious proceeding, fraught with momentous consequences- consequences that will reach far beyond the utmost limits to which human foresight can hope to foliow- consequences which will affect the highest interests, both temporal and eternal, of multitudes of our fellow creatures, not only of this generation, but of generations yet unborn. We have just been acknowledging our dependence on the Divine blessing for eventual success in the undertaking we have this day commenced, and thus, it may be hoped, we have been raising our thoughts to view it in its proper light; therefore I cannot allow the moment to pass by while our minds arc impressed with this feeling, without making a few remarks on the objects which have brought us together. I will not occupy your time by attempting an argument in favour of popular Education, (although as the building is intended for the piuposes of Education, it is impossible to pass that point over in silence,) but I will confine myself to a few of the most prominent general con- siderations applicable to the subject, and particularly to those which are more peculiarly connected with the pre- sent occasln. It is needless to argue the point that every one is convinced of-the importance and necessity of popular Education. There may be differences as to the mode in which it shall be conducted, but as to its abso- solute necessity, all persons of sane mind and sufficient understanding are convinced. If there are any who are of opinion that it is better not to confer Education on the poorer classes, they do not publicly gainsay its importance. If there are any who entertain this feeling in their hearts, they are silenced by the general unani- mity which prevails not in this country only, but in all the civilized nations of Europe. It is, however, mortifying for every one who has a proper feeling for the honour of his country to consider that the surrounding nations of Europe are in advance of England in the matter of popular Education. The necessity and importance of popular Education has been practically recognised and acted on by them before it has been acknowledged by us. It is a matter, I say, of humiliating reflection that in this country, where there is such immense wealth, such bound- less resources, such vast power, such free institutions and such general intelligence, there should be so lamentable a deficiency for the moral, spiritual and intellectual Education of the minds of the lower classes of the people. It has been said, I am aware, that this deficiency is more apparent than real, and that if there did in fact exist a deficiency of scholastic Education, this country was beforehand as regarded other nations in imparting an active and business like Education to its people. I will not dispute this statement, but I think the truth would be more apparent if the remark was applied to the higher than to the lower classes. But all must now admit that the influence from these favourable circum- stances is rapidly passing away, while the want and destitution remains nearly the same. This, I say, is an acknowledgment that no Englishman who has a proper sense of the honour of his country can make without a feeling of degradation and shame. It would be well, however, if nothing else was affected but the honour of this country The very safety of the nation is dependent upon popular Education. We may try to mask the fact from ourselves, hut it has been found from experience and the common information of intelligent judges—in fact all persons are agreed, that the present state of things is full of danger to the community at large. I will not rely on any argument as to the mere conside- ration of the expediency of Educating the children of the poor, but I consider it a solemn duty which we owe to the people of this country, and if that duty remains unperformed there cannot but be danger which ought not to be overlooked. We cannot shut our eyes to the fact that every neglect of a plain duty must be attended with danger, and the signs and symptoms of this clanger are every day more and more apparent The statistics of population. Education, and crime sufficiently attest i:. We h;.ve sufficient evidence of an immense popula- tion growing up with no sense of duty, no restraint upon their passions with their intellectual faculties not cultivated, and with no rat. ;nal and religions sense of their duty towards each other or their Maker. What, therefore, arc we doing ? We are collecting the ma- terials for a dreadful explosion which will shake society (y <m foundations. Those who are living in opulence and ease arc not aware of this. They may be forming plans for future enjoyment and revelling in the prospects of national prosperity but they ought to know that whi:e they are planting vineyards on their hills, they are in fact standing on the sides of a volcano which is heaving and trembling and may at any moment open and let out a flood which will overwhelm all our social and national Institutions. (Hear, hear.) The symptoms of the laborious throes of Society cannot but be perceptible to every thoughtful observer. (Hear, hear.) Let us look nearer home and see if the scenes which surround us are of a more encouraging character. I fear that it will be entirely the reverse. In speaking of the condition of our own population, every inquiry leads to this con- clusion—that the deficiency of Education in Wales is even greater than in the rest of the country. I know it may be said that there are prima facie arguments which might cause some to doubt this statement, and I will admit that the evidence respecting it is not entirely con- clusive, because the result of the enquiry into the Edu- cational condition of the country, conducted under the auspices of the Government, has not yet made its ap- pearance. But it may be said that if such is the result, the criminal statistics do not evidence it. If this be the case, I say, that although there may have been an in- crease in the population and it is said there has been a tendency to a diminution of crime and so far to render the danger less imminent, yet I cannot form the opinion that vice has lessened in proportion to the alleged diminution of crimes. I am afraid our moral condition is just such as we might expect from the deficiency in popular Education. I will not make a catalogue of the vices prevalent in the Principality, but I cannot omit noticing one, which is a fruitful parent of all crime, and ¡ bears every description of evil in its train, I mean the vice of drunkenness, and it does appear from authentic information, that in this country that vice is rapidly on the increase. It thereby appears that whatever improve- ment is required elsewhere, it will be doubly necessary here. What is the remedy ? What the safeguard from this danger ? I will answer Education-Popular Educa- tion. We must not only Educate more, but better, or we shall do nothing. We must not only enlarge the range of Popular Education so as to make it embrace a greater number of subjects, but we must improve its quality. The statistics of crime prove that a slight smat- tering of knowledge is no preventive against vice and crime. If therefore we do no more than partially Educate we shall have done nothing towards the main object which we should have in view. What must we include then in the task of intellectual culture ? I hold clearly that there should not be an English child who should be left entirely in ignorance-as thousands and hundreds of thousands are at this present moment—of the position in which they are standing, or the road which they are destined to pursue. I hold that every English child should acquire sufficient knowledge to see the road which he is journeying as a traveller through time to eternity. (Cheers.) I hold that there should be a culti- vation of the soul as well as of the intellect—that the affections should be regulated, and the will directed- that the moral and religious habits should be formed—and that there should be an infusion of sound principles into the minds of children which will serve them as a guard through life. (Cheers.) The Education that stops short of that is totally unworthy of the name. (Cheers.) If then you are to Educate more ani better, you must have more numerous and better teachers, for those who are to be Educated. The teachers, again, must not be picked up at random and hazard but if they are to do their work properly, they must be diligently and carefully trained for it. (Hear, hear.) Their work will be a labour of peculiar difficulty. The difficulties which attend the Education of children of the lower classes are infinitely greater than those which impede the progress of a teacher of the children of the higher classes. And this arises from two very obvious causes. First, because the time allowed for his work is shorter in the former case, and it occurs that he must instil into the child's mind in two or three years, principles and habits which are to form his stock through life. The average of time which a child remains under the instruction of its teachers, is not at present I believe so high as two years. In that two years how short a time has the teacher to attend to the temporal and eternal interests of the child, and yet that period is all that is illotted him for his important .vork. But this is not all. The teacher of the children of the higher classes is seconded in all his efforts by the influence and examples of the child's parents and friends while on the other hand, the teacher of the poor man's child is not only not seconded by these aids, but every influence is so exerted as to counteract the beneficial effects of his tuition. He has to contend against perverse principles and bad examples which are mure generally sought to be communicated to the child than the reverse ean be expected. (Ilear.) Therefore there are special and urgent reasons why the teacher of the children of the poor should be specially, carefully, and skillfully trained for his work. Allow me to enu- merate the principles and requirements for such train- ing. I will take it for granted that the teacher will be relieved from absolute want, and that it will not be the case that he will have no better prospects than that after having toiled laboriously during the best years of his life he shall end his days in a workhouse. (Hear, hear.) That would be entirely inconsistent with the possibility of procuring men for the purpose of training them as teachers of children but that subject is not peculiarly appropriate to this occasion, as it is one which has eu- gaged the attention of the nation and the Government, and there is now no doubt that all needful aid will be supplied. Taking this for granted then, I will say that the first requirement for a teacher is a competent stock of knowledge, whichynust not be exactly measured by the amount of information the children can receive from him. There ought to be something more than that. In this Institution, therefore, it is intended to supply as great an amount of knowledge as the teacher can receive, and there will be no fear that he will be too well instructed for his proper work. And not only must he possess a competent stock of knowledge, but it will be absolutely necessary that whatever he acquires must be thoroughly digested and so well arranged that it may be capable of being at any time produced; in addition to this the teacher must possess practical skill in imparting the information he has acquired to those who need it. That is the first if not the most important of the requirements necessary to qualify a man to become an instructor of the children of the poor. But the next is that although he shall have provided for him the means of a comfortable subsistence so that his mind may not be disturbed by any untimely anxieties abont his daily meal, or his prospects in life, he shall be trained to love his work for its own sake. He should feet, not a mercenary, but a willing and enlightened interest in it. He should entertain and form a high estimate of the dignity of his office, and should be impressed with a deep sense of the importance and great responsibility that devolves upon him as filling it. This consideration leads me to one more. The teachers should not only be furnished with a competent stock of knowledge, but they should be men of respectability, and above all, men of fixed and definite religious principles. (Hear.) I lay great emphasis upon this point. His principles should not be vague and indefinite, but fixed and deter- mined; for if they do require the qualities I have before mentioned to enable them to attach themselves spiritedly and devotedly to their work, we cannot look for those things from mere philanthropists, but can only expect to find them in persons of fixed religious principles. (Hear, hear.) I ask not only my Reverend brethren who sur- round me on this platform, but also any gentleman in this assembly, whether, in the event of his requiring a tutor for his parish scl:ool,11e would be content that such tutor should not be a man of the fixed principles I have been alluding to, or whether lie would remain satislied with not knowing what the teacher was,—a Churchman I or Dissenter, or a man of no religion at all. No man who has any regard for the welfare and interest of the young coutd recommend a teacher of indefinite reli- gious principles. I therefore hope that it will not be con- sidered as detrimental to this Institution that one of the objects which it purposes to accomplish is the supplying of instructors having fixed religious principles. Many who listen to me are probably aware that when first the subject of affording increased Educational aid to Wales was mooted in England, there existed considerable doubts as to whether an Institution for 1 raining Teachers should be founded in Wales, or whether advantage should be taken of similar Institutions already in ex- istence in England. After mature deliberation, howevei, it was considered more expedient that the Training Col- ) lege should be founded where its fruits are required, and accordingly this site was determined upon. (Hear.) I hope those who have thus decided have adopted a proper course, and that they have arrived at a wise conclusion. I am quite sure they were guided and impelled by the best of motives, and by an earnest desire to confer the greatest possible amount of benefit upon the people of this country. (Cheers.) By choosing a site in Wales, the teachers would be capable of recei ving the best course of training for the situations they will have to fill, and will be more adapted to the task of fixing the habits and characters of the children which are to be hereafter under their care. (Hear.) Those arc the reasons why considerable sacrifices have been made for the purpose of establishing the Institution here. I hope that in addition to the beneficial results likely by this arrangement to ac- crue to the Teachers themselves, as well as to the children whom they are to instruct, other important results will he attained. I hope that it will be taken as a visible proof and memorial of the friendly interest taken by English gentle- men—members but not ministers of the Church of Eng- land- for the welfare of the people of Wales. (Cheers.) I hope the sight of this building v hen it shall have been erected, will gi\e an impulse to the cause of Education throughout this country. I still conscientiously contend that there will be very great difficulties in its progress which will not arise until after the material building has been completed. It will need the utmost energy, vigour, prudence and self-denial to bring the Institution up to a point of efficiency corresponding to the hopes and wishes of those who founded it I therefore bespeak the hearty sympathy, the good wishes, the benevolent aid, and above all the earnest prayers of all who hear me, in its behalf. (Hear.) I trust I may calculate upon receiving the aid and lively sympathy of every member of the Church of England—nay more, of those who avowedly Dissent from that Church. Only from those persons who really think it necessary that the poor should remain sunk in ignorance and vice rather than allow them to receive Education through the assistance of the Church of England—or from those persons who, while they admit that the Government does no more than its duty in erecting such buildings as Barracks, (like that we see near us), but abuses its powers and resources in granting aid to Educational Establishments—from these persons, I say, I expect no such sympathy and support. (Hear.) I can only deplore the violent feelings and lament the dreadful infatuation of such persons. I have alluded to buildings of another kind in this town. There may be some directly designed to promote its commer- cial prosperity and to effect rapid communication between it and other portions of the empire. I do not deprecate such buildings, but I say that this Institution and others like it contribute still more to the real prosperity of the country and to real union and concord in the nation, based upon an enlightened and intel- ligent, and therefore a willing obedience to the laws. (Loud cheers.) There may be structures destined for the protection of the country from foreign invasion or to repress domestic anarchy. I do not question the unhappy necessity that exists for such structures. But. I still say that this Institution and others like this are the true bulwarks of the land. (Loud cheers.) And there may. be, as happily there are near this spot, Edifices devoted to the worship of the Most High. I do not question their value and use. But this Institution also is a sanctuary dedicated to His service, which he undoubtedly views with especial favour. (Loud cheers.) I will therefore revert to the point at which I began, and will conclude by inviting you to join in His praise, who out of the mouths of babes and sucklings has ordained peace which shall still the enemy and t''e avenger. His Lordship concluded his admirable address, (the effect of which cannot be sufficiently understood and appreciated even by the best digested report,) amidst loud and lasting demonstrations of satisfaction. The second part of the 119th Psalm having been sung, His Lordship delivered the benediction. COL. TREVOR then proceeded to address the meeting. He said that he was not going to detain them for more than a few moments. There were more reasons than one why he should refrain from disturbing the effect which had evidently been produced by the admirable and eloquent address which had just bee-, so feelingly delivered by the Right Rev. Prelate, in every syllable of which he most heartily conferred. (Cheers.) It not only expressed his (Col. T.'s) opinions, but those of every man who had the happiness of hearing it. (Cheers.) He would not disturb those feelings, which he trusted the service of the day (if he might so call it) had raised in their hearts. But he thought ic necessary that some one should take the ol)poi-tuiiity i: returning in the nallle and on behalf of all present, theu he^rt; st thanks to the Right Rev. Prelate, for the part he had taken in those services. (Loud cheers.) He had spoken of the sympathy their richer brethren in England had shown towards this work, and he (Col. T.) could also bear his testimony to the kind and liberal manner in which they had acted. (Hear.) lie was happy to inform them that very considerable sums had been raised for the establishment of this Institution. (Cheers.) He would not further allude to that subject then, but would invite those who wished to hear the details of the matter, to join him in the County Grand Jury Room at the con- clusion of that ceremony. Less than this he felt he ought not to have said, but lie would not. trespass upon their time any longer. He however would call on them to express by their unanimous acclamation their sense of the obligation conferred on them by the Lord Bishop of St. David's. (Loud and prolonged cheering.) The Bishop acknowledged the honour, for which, he added, he felt he was purely indebted to their kindness rather than his own merits. He had performed a simple duty to the best of his ability, and he had performed it with much pleasure. He required therefore no recom- pense, not even the thanks they had so generously awarded him. (Cheers.) The proceedings then terminated and the procession returned by the same route which it had traversed to reach the site of the College. Upon reaching Guild- hall Square, the company separated.
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CARMARTHENSHIRE BOARD OF EDUCATION. In consequence of a notice in accordance with the wishes of the Welsh Committee of the National Society respecting the necessity of forming Local Boards of Education in connexion with that Society, circulated by the Hon. Trevor, aiilongst those who had con- tributed to the Welsh Fund for the Education of the Poor, a meeting was held in the Grand Jury Room, Carmarthen, on Friday la-t, immediately after the con- clusion of the ceremony of laying the Foundation Stone of the Training College. There were present:—The Lord Bishop of St. David's, Col. Trevor, M.P., D. A. S. Davies, Esq., M.P., D. Ptigh, It. G. Thomas, F. D. Lloyd, Lloycl, D. Pry- therch, Esqrs., Rcvds. 1). A. Williams, J. H. Pugh, J. Hughes, E. Pugh, D. E. Williams, T. Williams, S. Jones, Mr. Serjeant Jones, Capt. Vaughan, Capt. Scott, E. H. Stacey, J. J. Stacey, Geo. Goode, Esqrs., &c., &c. On the motion of Col. Trevor, the Chair was taken by the Lord Bishop of St David's. Coi. Trevor said that it had Dccn considered necessary by the Welsh Education Committee of the National Society, that meetings should be called to form Boards of Education for the different counties in Wales. A large number of noblemen and gentlemen had con- tributed to the Fund for promoting Education in Wales, and a new era had arisen on the country generally—not only in the Principality but in other portions of the kingdom. For many years nothing had been done to improve the Education of the people, but now all com- bined to secure the desired end, although probably there were differences of opinion as to the mode of proceeding to be adopted. He did not believe that there was one portion of the Queen's dominions where an improved system of Education was required more urgently than in that part of the country with which he was connected. A Welsh Committee had therefore been established in connexion with the National Society, and one of its objects was to carry out a better system of Education in Wales than had heretofore been pursued. This Welsh Committee, of which he (Col. Trevor) was a member, had received in donations DOOO for the erection of training Schools in North and South Wales. Dividing this into equal portions there would be jE 1.500 each for a training School for North Wales, and another for South Wales and Monmouthshire. They were also fortunate enough to obtain a yearly income of E2500 from voluntary sub- scriptions. They had likewise a grant of £ S0i:0 from the Committee of the Privy Council, being at the rate of C50 for each scholar, thus securing accommodation for 60 scholars. Again they would not require their annual income of £2;)00 for the next two years, so that they would put aside £.300 in each of those years, making £ 1000 additional to the Fund, The National Society had likewise ,,i-en EI;500, making a total amount of £ 7000. The sit- which comprised 10 or 11 acies, was very cheaply acquired, as it was ground which had been formerly purchased for the clergyman of Llansamlet, and for which he had been in the habit of receiving £ 2-5 a year. The Committee had given him 30 years purchase at E30 a year for it, and had thus obtained it for £ >03 instead of paying E1300 or E1400. The estimate for the building amounted to £ 5580, and at least £ 16 10 would be required for fittings, &c. This would make a total required of about tSt)00, in round numbers, and thus £ 1000 would remain to be collected in Wales. This he thought no difficult task, and he expressed his hope and expectation that that sum would be speedily realised. The annual expenses of the School would be about f:2000, and the Committee were already in possession of an income of £.jOO a year, half of which however must be set aside to build parochial schools and pay school- masters. In order to render all these operations perfect, it was necessary to establish County Boards of Educa- tion. One of these Boards had been formed in Pem- brokeshire, and he hoped one would be formed in this County, and that each member of it would exert himself to obtain funds for the promotion of Education in Wales. D. A. S. Davies, Esq., M. P. moved that it is expedient that a Board of Education for the county of Carmarthen be formed to co-operate with the Committee of the Na- tional Society for promoting Education in Wales. He could not sit down without expressing his admiration of the eloquent address which had been delivered that morning by the Lord Bishop of St. David's, which iiiu.,t have had a great effect on the future progress of the In- stitution. He would also add his testimony to the zealous manner in which the Right Rev. Prelate and his honour- able friend who had just addressed them (Col. Trevor), had exerted themselves in London to secure the bene- ficial effects of the Training College in Wales. Unless, however, the Society was assisted by the co-operation of those on the spot and residing in Wales, the efficiency of its objects will be very much impaired if not altogether diminished. Therefore he felt it expedient that all pre- sent should join in a resolution that a Board of Education be established for this county. J. Llovd Price, Esq. seconded the resolution, which was put by the Right Hev. Chairman and carried unani- mot\sl y. I D. H. Pugh, Esq. then rose and said I han' been requested to propose the second resolution, and I take this opportunity of congratulating you on the movement that has recently been made in the cause of public edu- cation. Its success is, I think, no longer doubtful and if I entertained a doubt, I would dissipate it by reflect- ing on the enthusiasm which brought together that vast assembly to witness a most imposing ceremony. I would dissipate it by reflecting on the extent of those free and voluntary contributions which public patriotism has devoted to this object: and I would dissipate it by the reflection that at the head of the movement is the master spirit of the Right Reverend Prelate, who, long familiar with kindred subjects, has come here to day, to assist your efforts and to guide your steps in this pure and sacred cause And I trust that his Lordship will confer a further obligation on the public by causing to be printed for general circulation that remarkable ad- dress which, from the fleeting accents that we yet have heard we have not been able sufficiently to appreciate and admire. The cause of Education is one than which no higher can be given to man to prosecute on earth. It -,s (!,oquei)tl- pleaded by every thing that we see around us. We live in a land profusely blest by nature's choicest gifts and there is no rcaso'u to suppose that the mind of its inhabitants has less capability than the laiid that bore them. That land has hills that teem with 1 exliaustless stores of wealth, wealth which has been for ages buried which, ccnturies ago, was there no less than it is to day, but to all useful purposes non-existent, because not discovered waiting but the aid of art and science, wanting but the hand of the cunning artizan to unlock the generous repository. So has a vast mine of intellect in byegone ages been dormant in this country, Who can tell how many generous spirits may have con- tended here with poverty in vain, earnestly desiring to look into that book of knowledge which to them was sealed for ever ? liow many may have gone .hrougli life repining at their lot. Who will lead me to the strong city, they may have said: who will impart to me those treasures of information which I highly prize, which I have ever earnestly but ineffectually desired to gaze on ? Hands that the rod of empire might have swayed,' heads that might have presided over the coun- sels of the %,ic)rld, and determined the destinies of nations, have sunk into an undistinguished grave: not'because they wanted the will, not because they wanted the power, not because they wanted the lofty aspiration, but solely because they were debarred from access to that light which seems now about to burst upon our happier generation. If those men, by no default of theirs, lie in their obscure, but not dishonoured grave, let us extend with generous interest to their children those blessings of Education which their earlier and unkindlier destiny denied to them. But I entirely concurred with the right Reverend Prelate, when he said that if we wish to have good pupils we must have good masters, and that good masters we cannot have without training In- stitutions. We see this truth exemplified in the mili- tary profession. Take away the officers, the Pictons and the Notts, the men accustomed to command, and the finest and best army that ever marched will be a tumult- uary array. So that we need not wonder that our great commander, the Duke of Wellington, is reported to have said of his illustrious rival that his presence in the field was equal to forty thousand good troops. And this training Institution, of which we have this day laid the foundation stone, may be compared to those central for- tifications, without which some military writers have de- clared that no nation can be safe. Within those walls shall be kindled a light which for South Wales will be the central luminary. Whither, as to their fountain, other stars, Will turn, and in their golden urns draw light. Within those walls a set of men shall arise destined to wage the holiest of wars against the barbarous hosts of ignorance and vice. We may indulge the hope that from their instruction there shall arise amongst us some one destined through untiring industry, to set a bright example to his younger countrymen, to enlarge the bounds of human knowledge, to promote the welfare of mankind; not inferior to those who by the possession of great intellect have been distinguished upon earth, and reflected honor on the sacred ground of our noblest in- stitutions not inferior to that illustrious divine, Je- remy Taylor, who, two centuries ago, by the effusions of an eloquence inspired amid political convulsions made this county classic ground. We may indulge the hope that there shall arise amongst us some one, who by genius and learning may be enabled to tread in the steps of the honored Prelate who presides here, and obtain a name which, like his, shall be known, honoured, and pronounced with reverence in every learned institu- tion throughout Europe. But even if these high desti- nies be long delayed, of this hope we cannot be deprived, and no chance can take it away from us, that the men whom this establishment shail send forth will scatter broadcast throughout the land the seeds of religion and sound learning, and thus place the happiness of the people upon the best and surest foundations." The learned gentleman concluded amidst loud ap- plause, by moving that the board consist of equal num- bers of the clergy and laity. The Rev. D. A. "Williams seconded the resolution, and said that he would take that opportunity of observing that the training college of which the foundation stone had been that day laid, ivas not the only educational establishment in aid of which their exertions were re- quired. A practising school was about to be erected by the Church Union Society for which the site had been chosen, and,, the deed of conveyance executed. There were to three model schools—one for boys, another for girls: iJid a third for infants. Besides these there would be-ig?jiuitories for the master and mistress. The National Soijt4>ty had made some considerable alter- ations in the plans, in order that the pupils at the College might have access to the model schools, and see the system properly and efficiently worked. These altera- tions had enhanced the expense considerably, and whereas the original pTan would have cost from i600 to E-I00, it would now require E1,600 more than that sum. The National Society had granted £ 1,200, which would leave a deficiency of £ 1,100 to be provided for by public benevolence. He hoped that sum would soon be sup- plied, and that the model schools would form a valuable auxiliary to the Training College. The resolution was put and carried unanimously. S. Tardrew, Esq., Mayor of Carmarthen, then moved that the Board of Education consist of the following gentlemen for each division of the county, with power to add to their number CARMARTHEN" DiN-isio-The Lord Bishop of St. David's, President; Archdeacon Bevan, Rev. D. A. Williams, Rev. J. Owen, Rev. Chancellor Melville, Rev. J. Griffiths, Llangunnor, T. C. Morris, Esq., W. Moi ris, Esq. ST. CLEARS DIVISION-.—J. II. Philipps, Esq., G. Bowen, Esq., Llwyngwair, Rev. J. Evans, Nantyrcglwys, J. L. G. P. Lewis, Esq., Ilenllan. NEWCASTLE DIVISION.—-D. S. Davies, Esq., M.P., Rev. D. Bowen, Waunifor, Thos. Davis Lloyd, Esq., Bronwydd, J. L. Price, Esq., Glangwilly. LLA.VKLLY DIVISION.—R. Goring Thomas, Esq. LLANDII.O DIVISION.—Lord Cawdor, Lord Dynevor, Lonl Emlyn, Col. Trevor, ltev. D. Williams, Llandebie, Rev. J. Pugh, D. Pugh, Esq., W. du Buisson, Esq., E, W. Wood, Esq., Stouthall. LLAXSAWEL DIVISION.—The Dean of St. David's Col- lege, Rev. E. H. Brown, do., Rev. W.North, St. David's. LLANDOVERY Divisiox.-Pev. J. Hughes. Col. Trevor secon ded the motion observing that only those gentlemen had been named on the Board, who had already signified their approval of the object by subscribing to the Welsh Fund of the National Society. Doubtless the Committee could advantageously be in- creased to 25 when other gentlemen should have sent in their adhesion. This resolution was carried unanimously. R. G. Thomas, Esq., said that he felt honoured and gratified at. being permitted to take a part in the im- portant proceedings of that day. lie congratulated the town and neighbourhood upon having the advantage of the Traiuiug College within its precincts Not very long ago he had attended a meeting at which the Right Rev. Prelate had also been present, which had for its object the providing of an Asylum in which those who were sick and destitute could receive relief. But this meeting had for its objects a much larger scope and a far greater purpose. That meeting had been held to provide for the wants of the body, but they were now looking to the higher interests of the soul of man. The subject was far from exhausted, but he would not occupy their time by dilating upon it any longer, leaving undisturbed the de- lightful feelings which all must possess after hearinsr the eloquent address which had been delivered on the hallowed spot where all had been present that morning. He then moved that the Hon. Secretaries be considered as ex officio members of the Board and vote accordingly. Mr.Serjeant Jones observed that the resolution which he rose to second required no argument to enforce it upon their attention. He would however take that oppor- tunity of congratulating them on the interesting ceremony they had that morning witnessed. They might take the evidence of one who had passed the greater portion of his life in Courts of Justice, and believe him when he affirmed the truth of one of those incontro- vertible axioms which had been so ably laid down by tae Right Reverend Prelate that morning—that the fruitful consequence of ignorance is vice, and that vice leads to crime. (Hear.) He would say that the majo- rity of the business at the Assizes, as well on the civil as on the criminal side, arose from ignorance. (Hear.) During 19 years of a professional life he had had many opportunities of observing this, and a great portion of his time had been spent in a penal settlement. He would tell them that of the numbers of convicts who were there, (and they literally swarmed there) —the greater portion of them were possessed of superior intellects. Had those intellects been cultivated in early life they would pro- bably have adorned instead of disgracing their country. (Hear.) In Van Dieman's Land there were to be obtained the best workmen, the best artizans, and the best clerks. (Hear.) The people hud all the higher faculties of their nature in perfection had they been properly directed. (Hear.) This he considered an unanswerable argument that intellect if it did not receive the benefit of cultivation in infancy infallibly leads to disgrace and crime. (Hear.) He hoped the ceremony they had that moming attended woul,l tend to brighten the Educational prospects of South Wales. When he was in the habit of travelling what was then termed the old Brecon circuit, the average number of prisoners in Glamorganshire was 10, while at the Quarter Sessions for that county 3 weeks since there were 80 prisoners for trial, and even then there were 30 left for trial at the Assizes. This was a lamentable increase of crime, and he attributed it to the want of Education. He hoped the proceedings of that day would have a beneficial effect in this part of the country. He seconded the resolution with pleasure, and was only sorry it was not in his power to contribute more efficiently to the success of the service in which they were engaged. The resolution was carried neni. con. T. D. Lloyd, Esq., Bronwydd, observed that as he was unaccustomed to address public meetings, he trusted they would make all due allowance for him. It was his belief that there never was a meeting more calculated to operate morally and socially for the benefit of Wales, than the one he had the honour of addressing. Nothing could further better the cause they were assem- bled to promote than the unanimous feeling of anxiety to obtain a good Education that prevailed amongst the people, not only of the lower orders, but also of the middle classes. (Hear.) He held that the intellectual soil in Wales was good, and merely required cultivating. The abilities of his countrymen were good, but they required developement. (Hear ) It was gratifying to find that their meeting that day had taken place under the happy auspices of the Right Reverend Prelate who occupied the chair, and who to the reputation of a good scholar added the character of a good Christian. (Loud cheers.) He hoped the building they had that day com- menced would long stand unshaken by the storms of adversity, a token and monument of the liberality of Welshmen in the 19th century. He then moved that i) members of the Board (exclusive of 1 the Secretaries) constitute a quorum, and that the Chairman have a casting vote. This was seconded by Major Bowen and carried un- animously. The Rev. Joshua Hughes, of Llandovery, moved that in the event of any vacancy occurring in the list of mem- bers, the board proceed to fill it up at their next meet- ing. He enlarged at some length upon the necessity of employing teacher-i who understood the Welsh language. E. H. Stacey, Esq., seconded the motion, which was also carried. D. Prvtherch, Esq., proposed that the first meeting of the Board take place on Friday next, in the Grand Jury Room, and that due notice be given. Dr. Lawrence seconded the motion, which was like- wise carried. The Lord Bishop then vacated the chair, which was occupied by Col. Trevor. R. G. Thomas, Esq. said that he was sure he should but echo the feeling which existed in every heart by stating the resolution he was about to propose, and which needed no comment from him. He proposed a vote of thanks to the Bishop of St. David's, for his kind- ness in attending and presiding at their meeting. This was seconded by the Hev..J. Evans and carried by acclamation. His Lordship said that he must entertain a very ex- travagant sense of his own merits if he was not over- powered by so many proofs of their kindness as he had that day experienced, and which shewed that his services were over-valued. His Lordship then proceeded to re- mind them of the observations of his friend, the Rev. D. A. Williams, respecting the model or practising school, and impressed upon them that that school re- quired their support and assistance equally with the Training School, and in fact every educational establish- ment throughout the county. The Training College could never be fully efficient without the practising schools they were parts of a whole, and whatever was done either by subscription or support, should be directed to support them as one undivided whole. But they '1 0f tic extent of the would still have an inadequate idea of the extent of the labours of the Board if they confined their attention to these two objects. The Board was established for the general superintendence of Education in the country, and there was no Institution that has for its object the pro- motion of popular Education, but which came within their province. Of course they now considered the Board as established, and lie trusted each would in his own sphere promote its objects. R. G. Thomas, Esq. then proposed a vote of thanks to Col. Trevor, which was seconded by the Lord Bishop of St. David's, who remarked that he had intended to pro- pose this vote, as every one knew how much they were indebted to the gallant Colonel on various occasions, and that he was fully deserving of their gratitude and ap- probation. (Cheers.) The motion having been carried, Col. Trevor returned thanks, saying that the value of the compliment just paid him was enhanced by the quar- ter from whence it arose. He had but done his duty to the best of his ability, but he was fully sensible of their kindness in thanking him It would have been very unbecoming in him, having the opportunity, not to have attended on that occasion. The Rev. D. A. Williams mentioned that the Church Union Society had selected a young man trom Elanellv named Davies, and had despatched him to the Battersea Training College in order that he might be qualified to take the superintendence of the model schools at Car- mai then when whey should have been erected. He then read a letter from Sir Thomas Phillips, giving a flattering but faithful account of this young man's progress, and observed that this letter fully justified the selec- tion which had been made by the Committee of the Church Union Society. This terminated the business of the meeting. We should not omit to state that the workmen em- ployed at the Training College, 35 in number, were sumptuously regaled with a plentiful dinner, by Mr. James, the contractor, at the Bear Inn, in Water Street, and that an ad libitum supply of cwrio da was sup- plied on the occasion.
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HOUSE OF COMMONS.—THURSDAY, JULY 15. I The Consolidated Fund Bill passed through Com- mittee. The Canal Companies, Militia Pay, New Zealand (No. 2), Trustees Relief, and Trust Money Investment, Bills, were read a third time. DEANERY OF MANCHESTER. j Lord J. Russell, in answer to Mr. Horsman, stated, that the Rev. Mr. Bowers, who had been appointed Dean of Manchester, would relinquish the living of St. Paul's, Covent-garden, as soon as the Duke of Bedford had nominated his successor, if not before. TREATY WITH THE NETHERLANDS. I Lord G. Bentinck called the attention of the House to an alleged infraction of a treaty between this country and the Netherlands, by which this country was to be placed upon the footing of the most favoured nations. It was admitted that the treaty of 182-1 with the Nether- lands had been seriously infringed by the treaty between Belgium and Holland of 20th August, 1846, whereby a very great inj ury had been inflicted on the commercial classes of this country. The treaty of 1824 stipulated that the duties on our goods imported into Holland from the East Indies in British vessels should not ex- ceed double the duty on the same goods imported in Dutch vessels. By the recent treaty with Belgium goods were imported in Belgian bottoms at the same duty as in Dutch vessels and the operation of this treaty was also made retrospective, the duties having been returned for the six months preceding. Coming at the same time as the remission of duties on Belgian goods, it was peculiarly unfavourable to our commerce. He wished to know if Lord Palmerston had directed his attention to the infraction of the treaty of 18H, and whether he had remonstrated upon the subject with ?the Dutch Governnient ? Lord Palmerston said that the matter referred to had certainly formed the subject of negociations between the British Government and that of the Netherlands but it should be stated, in fairness to the Government of the Netherlands, that a counter-demand had been made by that Government, founded upon the treaty of 1837, claiming to be admitted to the same privileges as were granted to Hanover. He hoped the honourable feelings animating both nations would lead to results equally compatible with the interests of both nations. BISHOPRIC OF MANCHESTER IJlLL. Lord J. Russell having moved the committal of this bill, Mr. IIume, before he wasted his breath in making a long speech against this bill, wished to ask the Govern- nicnt whether, after dropping so many useful bills on account of the lateness of the session, it was still pre- pared to press this very useless bill through the house this session. If such were the intention of ministers, there was no opposition consistent with the forms of the House which he would not give to this bill in every i stage. He wished to know what applicati ins had been made to Government for it ? Who wanted it ? What parish? What archdeacon ? Ay, or what dean ? Who had asked for this allocation of church property—which, he contended, was national property- to the purposes of a single sect, and to the detriment of the rest of the community ? He protested against the abstraction of a single farthing of the Church property, which ought to be devoted to the increase of small livings and various educational purposes, for the sake of establishing episcopal sees and contended that the abstraction of it for the purpose of erecting a new see at Manchester was the most improper abstraction that human imagina- tion could devise. Knowing the great objections which the people of England felt to any increase of the hierar- chy either at home or in the colonies, he was surprised that Loid J. Russell should have proposed a measure like the present at the fag end of a session. It was a complete surprise upon the country. If it were persisted in, he should take a division against it at every stage of the bill, and as a proof of his sincerity, he now moved that it be committed this day three months. Mr. M. Philips seconded the motion, and said that in Manchester itself a very strong feeling was entertained against the measure. lie thought the better course would be to withdraw the bill for the present session. Lord J. Russell said that, considering the majority in favour of the bill upon the second reading, the House could not be surprised at his declining to accede to the proposition of withdrawing the bill. The real question to be considered was, whether it was necessary to in- crease the number of bishops in the populous parts of the country. Sir J. Graham said that what hon. gentlemen spoke of as the great amount of the property of the Church, formed the only fund upon which future reliance could be placed for the instruction of the pellikw this country in the principles of the Church of EIIWW. The duty of the House, in his opinion, was to deal with Church property in the way best adapted to the moral and religious condition of the people of England. He cer- tainly did think that if the episcopal fund were to be kept separate and distinct under the management of the ecclesiastical commissioners, it would be better to make a stand at once, and say that this House would not sanction the endowment of any future bishops. It ap- peared that there were two funds kept distinct by the ecclesiastical commissioners. These were the" episco- pal fund and the "common fund," And an Act was passed in the year 1840, the effect of which was to fuse into one these two separate and distinct funds but in the year 1841 an Act was passed to amend the Act of 1840, thereby repealing the provisions of the former Act and he could not deny but that, subsequent Acts had recognised that repeal of the provision for the fusion of the two funds. In the late Government the subject of this bill was very frequently discussed, but it was finally decided by her Majesty's advisers that they would not recommend the adoption of the course proposed by the present bill. Under existing circumstances he would support the bill, but must guard against the sup- position that he should be, therefore, bound to support a proposition for increasing the number of bishops beyond that of Manchester. He could not understand upon what principle the new Bishop of Manchester was to be refused a seat in the House of Lords, unless they were disposed to give countenance to the objection en- tertained by some politicians against bishops sitting in the House of Lords at all. Though he entertained these objections to the bill he should be sorry to give it anything like a factious opposition. The Church had been supported by the gifts of individuals from the earliest period, and he for one would not change the appropriation of one farthing of that property and although consenting to go into committee on this bill, he would endeavour to give effect to the sentiments he had expressed. Mr. Ackland expressed his belief that Sir James Graham rr.isunderstood the tendency of the bill under consideration. Mr. E. Denison supported the bill, believing it to be a step in the right direction. Lord Sandon strongly protested against the opinions promulgated by Sir James Graham, and regretted to hear the duties of bishops described, as they had been by the right hon. baronet, as purely mechanical. A lengthened discussion ensued, in which Mr. Newde- gate, Lord Clive, Mr. Horsman, Mr. Goulburn, Mr. B. Escott, Mr. C. W. Wynn, Sir William Molesworth, Sir R. H. Inglis, and other hon. members took part; after which the House divided, when the amendment was negatived by a majority of 138 to 20. On the question that the Speaker should leave the chair, Mr. Duncombe moved that the debate be ad- journed, and denounced the vote which had been come to as disgraceful to a Whig Administration. A warm altercation ensued, but eventually the debate was adjourned until Friday. FRIDAY, JULY 16. The Consolidated Fund Bill was reported. Mr. Power took the oaths and his seat for the county of Cork, in the room of the late Daniel O'Connell, Esq., deceased. Lord J. Russell, in reply to Mr. Osborne, expressed his belief that the decrees of the Portuguese Govern- ment in reference to the suspenslon of the liberty of the press, would be revoked immediately. Lord John Russell, in reply to Messrs. Hindley and Ferrand, expressed his disinclination to create a pre- cedent by saying what the Government would do in in respect to the Poor Law Administration Bill; but in a later part of the evening, when the bill was brought down from the Lords, the noble lord declared it to be the intention of the Government to move the reinsertion of the clause struck out by the House of Lords relative to aged persons (Mr. Borthwick's clause), but they would agree to that alteration in the bill relative to the non-admission of persons to hear the proceedings of Boards of Guardians. THE RAJAH OF SATTARA. On reading the order of the day, Mr. Hume again brought under the consideration of the House the case of this deposed Prince, and moved for an address to the Crown for papers connected with it. Sir J. Hobhouse opposed the motion, on the ground that the case had been already fully investigated and decided upon. General Morrison was understood to support the motion. Mr. Wakley appealed to Sir J. Hobhouse as a man of honour and a gentleman to afford the ex-Rajah an opportunity of vindicating himself from the serious charges that had been brought against him. Lord John Russell having apologised for any hasty expression he had used on a former occasion towards Mr. Hume, said that frequent decisions had been given in respect to the case of the Rajah, by impartial and disinterested tribunals, and it ought not to be again opened. After some further discussion the subject dropped. BISHOFRIC OF MANCHESTER.—ADJOURNED DEBATE. Mr. Hunie resumed the debate on this bil!, and repeated the objection which he had formerly urged against it. He moved that the bill be committed on Monday next. Sir William Molesworth and Mr. Collett opposed the bill. Mr. V. Smith wished to know if Lord John Russell would have any objection to strike out of the preamble oi the bill the words three other bishoprics," as that would to some extent influence the vote he meant to give. Lord John Russell could not consent to strike these words out of the preamble, but he had no objection to alter the words of clause 2, so as to limit the effect of this bill to one bishop. After a discussion, in which Mr. Roebuck and Mr. Escot took part in opposition to the bill, the House di- vided, when the committal of the bill was carried by a majority of 63 to 18. The House then went into committee, and after the consideration of an amendment, moved by Mr. J. Collett, namely—that the Chairman" report progress," which was ultimately withdrawn, the Chairman read the pre- amble of the bill. Mr. J. Collett contended that an amendment of his which proposed the exclusion of the words in the pre- amble relating to the bishopricks of Bangor and St. Asaph, and to the erection of Manchester into a bishop- ric, ought to have precedence. The Chairman assented to this. A lengthened and desultory discussion took place as to whether or not the preamble could be postponed. Ultimately the committee divided—For Mr. Collett's amendment, 33 Against it, 132 Majority, 99. Mr. Roebuck then moved that the chairman report progress, upon which another division took place which was in favour of Government. Lord J. Russell then consented that the chairman should report progress, and sit again this day. This was objected to, and Mr. Hume moved that the chairman report progress, and sit again on Monday. The proposition was not persevered in, when Mr. J. Collett gave notice that on the third reading of the bill he would move for a call of the House. After some further discussion it was arranged that the committee should be adjourned until Monday.
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The TEETH have ever been considered as forming one of the most pleasing ornaments of the human coun- tenace, and their preservation demands our utmost care ar,d ittejitioil. Indeed, if there be any loss that more particularly affects the countenance than another, it is that of the Teeth which the Dentist, however, ingenious, must ever vainly hope satisfactorily to replace by artifi- cial contrivance. The Decay of the Teeth and Gums arises from various causes but principally, it may be attributed to early neglect, ill health, or the use of Tooth Powders containing mineral substances and deleterious acids, which give temporary whiteness to the Teeth, I while they corrode the enamel. To this fact, indeed, is principally to be attributed the long Botanical Research, which was happily terminated by the most felicitous dis- covery ever given to the world for the Preservation of the Teeth, Gums and Breath, viz.—Rowland's Odonto, or Pearl Dentifrice. Prepared from Oriental Herbs with unusual care, and transmitted to this country at great expence, Rowland's Odonto is no less distinguished for its powerfully efficacious, antidotal, and purifying vir- tues, in immediately arresting caries, or decay in the Teeth, than for its stimulative properties in fixing them (when loose) firmly in their sockets, and in giving a healthy redness and firmness to the Gums. Its collective properties are in particular most pleasingly displayed in respect to the Breath—to which it imparts a sweetness and fragrance not a little gratifying to its possessor. As the most efficient and fragrant aromatic cleanser of the Mouth, Teeth, and Gums ever known, Rowland's Odonto has now for a long series of years occupied a distinguished place at the Toilets of the Sovereigns and the Nobility throughout Europe, while the general de- mand for it at once announces the favor in which it is held by the public at large. It should never be forgot- ten, that when used early in life it effectually prevents all aches in the Teeth and Gums—effaces Spots and Dis- coloration—eradicates Scurvy—and, in a word, soon realizes the chief attribute of Health and Beauty-a beautiful set of teeth!—Price 2s. 9d. per box. The "Genuine Article" has the words "A Rowland & Son, 20, Hatton-Garden," engraved (by Authority) on the Government Stamp. Sold by all chemists and perfumers. Die BINNS AND HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.—Dr. Binns, who was one of the principal physicians in the islands of Jamaica, has expressed himself in the fol- lowing manner respecting the surprising healing pro- perties of Holloway's Ointment:—" I have made many trials of this Ointment in cases of chronic ulcers which several years' experience in the West Indies taught me to consider as incurable. I am now happy to say that in all cases it was really and truly efric,.icious.-Sigiied, E. Binns, M.D., T.S.A., Sco." Holloway's Ointment will cure bad legs however long standing, likewise the most obstinate cases of King's Evil or Scrofula. TESTIMONIAL MANIA.—Every body now-a-days is giving everybody a testimonial. "V ellinton, in bronze, riding the high horse Cobden, the peaceful hero of a world—not a country; and Hudson, the railway mo- narch, whose motto 1I1Í!.{ht be, "nulla dies sine linea." It may, however, be confidently predicted that one might be named whose exertions in alleviating human suffer- ings far outbalance the just and willingly rendered claims of those whose names are above enumerated. This will be at once apparent, when we call to mind the almost incalculable amount of agonizing torture relieved by Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills, whose proprietor may be said already to have reared an imperishable monument on the gratitude of thousands.
AGRICULTURE, MARKETS, &c.
AGRICULTURE, MARKETS, &c. (From the Mark Lane Express.) In proportion as the Wheat crop has progressed to- •■vv.rii maturity the reports of the probable yield ha^ become k-s favourable and instead of the extraordinary abundance a short time ago calculated on, strong doubts are beginning to be entertained whether the produce will prove an usual average. The cause of the expected de- ficiency is the reported prevalence of blight and red gurr. and if these disorders are really so general as represented, it would afford sufficient grounds for a less favourable estimate of the probable result of the Wheat harvesi than that previously entertained being taken. We are, however, disposed to think that it is yet too early to form anything like a definite opinion on this important sub- ject; but that injury may have been done to the Wheat plant by the cold nights experienced in June is by no means unlikely. Barley and Oats are generally -well spoken of, and we have heard no complaints respecting Peas but the Bean crop is said to have been so expen- sively attacked by the black fly as to render it doubtful whether it will yield more than three-fourths of a crop. In regard to Potatoes we are sorry to say that the ac- counts have again become unfavourable so little appears, however, to be really known of the character of the dl. sease of the last two seasons, that rumours of its reap- pearance should be receive(I vitli extreme caution. The trade in \Vhc,t has throughout the week maintained » decidedly firm tone; not the slightest inclination has, however, been shown to enter into speculative invest- meiits-iiidec-d all parties have exercised extreme caution in their operations, only buying sufficient to carry on their usual trade for a limited period. The operations Ú3. Barley have again been on a strictly retail scale. The business done in Malt has been on a strictly retail scale, and no change has occurred in the value of the article. The arrivals of British-grown Oats have been scanty in the extreme, only 5(5 qrs. having been received from our own coast, none from Scotland, and 800 qrs. from Ire- land. The receipts from abroad have, meanwhile, beed moderate and it would appear that the Riga cargoes are mostly ill. The dealers having, however, bought pretty freely of late, have conducted their operations cautiously this week. Indian Corn does not appear to increase in favour with the inhabitans of the metropolis, and the sale in this market is very restricted. So little has been done in the article since our last that we can scarcely give its precise value, but 46s. per qr. would probably be an extreme price for the best. R. S. S. 9. Wheat, red. 72 to 77 ( Oats, Engl. feed 28 32 White 77 85 Youghall Black 25 — 27 Norfolk & Suffolk 72 — 77 Scotch feed 32 H White 77 83 Irish Galway 23-24 Barley, Malting., 54 Dublin 28 30 Chevalier 51 Londonderry 37 — 48 Grinding 3-5 — 40 Waterford White 26 — 28 Irish Cloi-imel 34- Scotch 43 47 Potatoe. 32 3 t Beans, Tick new 4! 46 Seed, Rape" 311. 331. Harrow 47 48 Irish -1. — per last Pease, Boiling 57 — 59 Linseed, Baltic 48 — 50 White 56 j Ociessa 17-50 Blue 71 78 Mustard, white 8 1C, 1\1aple. 52 57 Flour, Town made Malt, Brown '?3 6.3 ? and best country Rye, new 57 — 60 j marks 65 70 Indian Corn 42-44 Stoekton 58-6.5 LONDON AVERAGES. £ s. d. E. s. d Wheat.. 1,381 qrs. 3 18 3 Rye 1 qrs. 3 4 0 Barley 50 2 11 Beans 187 2 10 9 Oats 1,214 13 6 Peas 0 0 0 0 GENERAL AVERAGE PRICE OF CORN. Week ending May 15. Imperial-General Weekly Average,—Wheat, 82s. 3d. Barley, 48s. 8d.; Oats, 31s. lid. Rye, 61s. 9d.; Beans, 58s. Od.; Peas, 55s. lOd. Aggregate Average of six weeks which governed Duty —Wheat, 90s. 2d.; Barley, 52s. Od. Oats, 33a. 7d. Rye, 67s. lid. Beans, 56s. 10s. Peas, 55s. lOd. SMITIIFIELD MARKET. The past week's imports of live stock into LondoB have been as under: -Beasts 724. Sheep, 2312, Lambs 258, and Calves 423. The arrivals at Hull, Newcastle, cvc., have comprised nearly 2.000 head of Beasts, Sheep, Lambs, and Calves, with a few Pigs, chiefly from Hol- land. There were on offer this morning about 40() Oxen and Cows, 1,820 Sheep and Lambs, and 40 Calves from abroad. Some of the former were extremely well made up; but the general condition of the foreign sup- ply was inferior. Still, however, a total clearance was effected at fully last week's quotations. With home-fed ( Beasts we were, the time of year considered, scantily supplied and we have to report a great deficiency in their quality. The scarcity of really prime Beef, the favourable change in the weather for slaughtering, and the increased attendance of country buyers—mostly from the West of England—produced a very steady, though not to say brisk, inquiry for the best Scots, Herefords, Runts, Devons, and Short-horns, at fully the currencies obtained this day se'nnight—the former breed selling freely at from 4s. lOd. to 5s. per Slbs but the mid- dling and inferior kinds of Beef met a slow sale, yet late rates were mostly supported. Our advices from the large northern grazing districts are to the effect that very moderate droves of short-horns will be received hither during the next three or four weeks hence the prices of beef are likely to be fully supported during that period. On the whole, the supply of Sheep was limited, owing to which, the Mutton trade was steady, at prices quite equal to those paid on Friday lust—being 2d. per 81bs. higher than on Monday. The best old Downs sold at 5s. 4d., and superior half-breds quite .5s. per FI!j.. at which rates a clearance was effected without difficulty. The number of Lambs was tolerably good, but of very middling quality. Compared with that experienced on some previous market days, the Lamb trade was very firm, at Friday's advance iu the quotations of 2d. per 8lbs., the best Down qualitic* realizing 6s. 4d. per Slbs. With Calves we were bul mod,rately supplied, while the trade was heavy at late rates. In Pigs, next to nothing was doing. A COMPRISON of the PRICES of FAT STOCK, sold in SMTTHFIELD CATTLE MARKET, on Monday July 13, 1846, and Monday, July 12, 1817. Per 81bs. to sink the offal. July 13, 1816. July l, 18-17. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. Coarse & inferior Beasts.. 2 6 to28 3 8 to 4 0 Second quality do 2 10 3 2 4 2 4 4 Prime large Oxen. 3 4 3 8.. 4 6 4 8 Prime Scots, &e. 310 4 0 4 10 5 0 Coarse and inferior Sheep 32 3 6 4 2 4 4 Second quality, do 3 6 3 8..4 6 .1 8 Prime coarse woolled, do.. 3 10 4 0 4 10 5 0 Prime Southdown, do. 42 4 4 5 2 5 4 Large coarse Calves 3 4 3 10 4 0 4 G Prime small do. 4 0 4 4.. 4 8 5 0 Large Hogs. 38 4 6 4 0 40 Neat small Purkers 4 8 4 10 4 8 5 0 BUTTER, BACON, CHEESE, AND HAMS. s. s. i Cheese, per cwt. s. s. Dorset Butter, p. fir. 54 — Double Glo'ster 60 68 Fresh Butter, 12s. Od. Single ditto 48 52 per dozen Cheshire. 56 76 Irish, do., per cwt. Derby 62 66 Carlow, New 90 American 54 60 1 Sligo SO — I Edain and Gouda.. 45 56 Cork, Ist 84 — Bacon, new 82 Waterford. 80 -N,l i d d! Foreign Butter, cwt. Hams. Irish. 8 J Prime Friesland 90 92 Westmoreland. 88 Do. Kiel 92 -York 98 PRICE OF TALLOW, &c. ]8! 1844. 18 !5. 1846 1847. Stock this day 17,583 6,709.. 13,763.. 9,212.. 7,064 Price W P.Y .C. Hs. 6d. 40s, ad. 388. Od. -Hs. ()d. 48s, Od,
WEEKLY CALENDAR.
WEEKLY CALENDAR. THE MOON'S CHANGES.—Full Moon on the 27th of July, at 9h. 51m. afternoon. HIGH~WATER AT THE FOLLOWING PLACES FOR THE ENSUING WEEK. I Carmar- Cardigan Tenby 'b Y h B er\"st- DAYS. then Bar. and and v.3 ,Llanelly: Bristol. "1Iilford. WIt, JULY. H. H. M. H. M. I H. M. Saturday 9ti12 21 ? .10 2 25 4 10 •Sunday 25 3 30 4 4? 3 23 5 J8 Monday .2\\ 4 32 5 17 4 2 15 47 Tuesday.27?n 23 6 8 4 55 i 6 38 Tuesday 281?' 4 ii 6 5r) 5 41 7 26 Wednesday 28;] 6 11 6 56 5 41 7 26 Thursday ..29.j 6 53 7 41 I 6 20 8 11 Fnday. .30: 7 39 )S It 7 9 j 8 54
ILONDON GAZETTE.
LONDON GAZETTE. BANKRUPTS.—( Friday, July 16.)—J. Brittan, Red- lynch, Wiltshire, market gardener.—J. W. Sugg, Tor- quay, architect.—J ames Dolphin, Bilston, Staffordshire, grocer.—L. Langley. Brading, Isle of Wight, baker.- T. G. Croffts, Leicester, draper.—S. Hocken, Cornwall villas, Dalston, builder.—J. Snook, Ledbury-road, Pad- dington, builder.—W. B. Cooke, Winshill, Derbyshire, tape manufacturer.-G. Whitehead, J. Bettle, J. Smith, J. Hvde, W. Kelsall, J. Holden, T. Barlow, D. Crighton, J. Jones, T. Mallison, W. Foster, D. Crighton, and J. Ashworth, Pendleton, Lancashire, cottoii-spiuners.- W. A. Massey, Liverpool, licensed victualler.—H. Clark, Redcross-street, City, oil merchant.—G. Roberts, Fr-g, g's Mill, Gloucestershire, miller.—J. L. Buttcrell, Don- caster, grocer.—J. F. Gee, Wakeifeld, manufacturing chemist. BANKRUPTS.—( Tuesday, July 21.)—D. C. H. Lomer, merchant, London-street, City.-Il. Monson, builder, East Manchester-square. J. Dodge, gas fitter, Walworth- road.—H. Woodhouse and T. T. Woodhouse, warehouse- men, klderniaiibtiry.-Il. Smith chair maker, Botlcy, Southampton.— H. J. Day, wine merchant, Halstead, Essex.—J. Price, Belle Sauvage Hotel, City.—J. Gard- ner, baker, Nottingham.—Luke Normington, worsted- spinner, Lester Dyke, Yoi-kshire.-W. Scott, hardware dealer, Liverpool.—A. Smith, worsted spinner, Leicester. —S. Bowring, plumber and glazier, Pendleton, Lan- cashire.—J. Newman, carpenter, Frampton Cotterell, Gloucester.—J. Hay, surgeon dentist, Bath.
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