The Statesman. — London, England, 1818-08-05 00:00:00

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' NO • 301 , (•-• I -.~•~ !DON, W.EDATESD4 t , 41176etier_ 6; 1818 F.n!► . ~ ~~.. •t• • wpm Cause j.► which HAirtiiiii4 it the 104: aid grabeSir th .is the attig&ir ,~ F '• .1 - , hi4ben of an endodted arts tiredoininant aturth . this solightetted amain should isaiiieit lees libel*. lity titan that ihieli lias been displayed by the Negro populatioti of ilirarr; end by the Chieftain 0 distant and but barbernue tribes. The Committee hail; theiefore; only lieleig, eminence, that their elperleoce daring the past rein hes confirmed the representations ot . their predebeii sore s and has additionally evinced-1. Thee this Institution aas necessary, and is justly app_reciat by the Odor ;.-1. That the principles are as "cane. mit•al, and as prabtically Amines is the moat *i ds( idtocates have lectured to 'siert ;—and, il. That the comaienication 6f elementary knowtedie sad ligyrui instlectien, without say *Weida Of ieliginel liberty, Orgy he happily combined: ; As le the first, .the titteestit, of the leiltdiedell t *Pen fire*, stetioebiebrated by the fw e) That during the live‘'yeeit whisk e" eap since the establlshelent of this real Key Was foe. , Poor, the vast number of 5041 boys gaie line eL milted ; and every successive year heti critic d, that the children were not attracted by noieltt, but the the benefits are additionally recognited l as oppose 41 aides for the recognition are a ff orded ; as den 4 ‘ past year 508 boys have been admitted, wltni 252 were wholly uninstructed, and could field, write nor read; and 616 yet continue to partake,,. benefits of an instruction which otherwise they night never have obtained. Secondly, The practicability,of the Plan has been also additionally evinced. As only ohs master has been employed to superintend multitudes gf poor. rode, and untaught boys, as the 'spencer incurred (exclusive of the erection and preparation of the school), has not exceeded the original estimate of about xis shillings annually for each child ; as the utmost order and harmony have been preserved ; as an improvement superior to that of the children of respectable parents in ordinary academies bas un doubtedly occurred ; and es, of 504 children, who, during the present year have been withdrawn by their parents to be placed in useful employseents, 345 bad been taught (during their short continuance) to read and write; and the remaining 159 had been instruct. ed, not only in reading and writing, but in the firtt four rules of arithmetic. And, thirdly, The possibility of the union of the most liberal principles, with strict attention to Mit gion instruction, has been equally confirmed. The Coramitttee have continued to ascertain with satisfac tion, that a great proportion of the children belong to those admirable institutions called " Sunday Schools;" and that, by their dedication of their Sabbath days to attendance at those seminaries, and at the places of public worship to which they are severally attached they increase the information acquired during the week ; and their regular attendance on Public Wor ship is additionally ensured. And they also learn, as they communicate with pleasure, that the poor of every denomination avail themselves of a blessing in. tended to communicate benefits to all, and that of the 616 boys who are now In the School, 168 regu larly attend the Established Church ; 148 prefer places of Public Worship belonging to Protestant Dissenters and Methodists ; 298 frequent the Paro chial and dissenting Sunday Schools; and that Two are Jaws. To afford encouragement to the pupils, and grati fication to their friends, the Committee have again selected 12 scholars, whose progress has been most remarkable; they have directed them to be clothed, and they will each of them be presented by the Royal Chairman with • silver medal, and thus attain a dis tinction by their industry, which may be as useful to others as it will be honourable to them. Having thus demonstrated the importance and utility of the Institution, the Committee cannot bet refer with sorrow to the Finances of the Charity. Of the large sum of 32001. expended in the purchase and preparation of this edifice, they regret to state that about 7001. remains undischarged : bet when they consider that by Public kindness, and by un paralleled individual exertions, they have been ena bled not only to defray the current espences, but to pay the large sum of 2500 L in part of their original debt, they cannot permit their sorrow to degenerate into despair, and even venturing to cherish hope, re commend yet further espence, and to advise the int. mediate completion of the original design. As the Committee advert to the support already received, they cannot but concur with former Com. mitteesin especial acknowledgments to their Royal Patron—to their Noble President; and to the founder, Mr. Aldermen Wood. Nor would they permit the hand of time yet to obliterate from the tablet of their memories, the distinguished kindness of the lamented Mr. Whitbread, who, a native of this parish, and in. trusted for its welfare, proved, by his prompt and munificent assistance, that in relation to this charity, as to his country and the world, be was unostentati ously and greatly good. Whilst the Committee pay their tribute to the dead, they are grateful that their greatest benefac tors yet survive, and they hail their re.appearance this day with peculiar joy. They cannot but refer to their Royal Patron with enthusiastic delight.— From principle and conviction he has condescended to interest himself in the formation of this charity. His patronage has not been an empty name. lie has sanctioned it by his authority—guided it by his counsel—cheered its supporters by his presence. During an unavoidable absence, he has obtained for it the aid of his Illustrious Brother—par nobile fra (rum. And he has taken the earliest opportunity, by again favouring this Meeting with his presence, to re-assure their spirits and to consummate their success. He has even, upon this occasion, gratified us by an indication of peculiar favour by permitting us to offer to his Illustrious Consort the homage of our reverence and our lore. May Heaven sails 0, A T the FIPTH ANNUAte ante sal — of rilE 11K ROYAL INSTITUTION r the Siertiefirett of Oise . Tbnumed Chiklree of the Poorer a Milkiest • . I n the Wards of Ahlersgete. Baal aw;Tmlemaamteeei ' 1 Applegate, Leedom; mod the Parishes of Sohn Lake and ', Deanniims4 Leopard. Shoreditch; sod Liberty of Ginsedlailissoya , comity of Middlesex. apes the British System, • mut t North-street. Fimbury-square. held at Yhoorlayi . = 4 , 1818, His Royal Highereathe Duke Of KENT, Mares, In the Calr; It missUnnoissously Resolved. 1. That the experieoce of the eve Mist yeas* has demadstrated the entity of this lestivation, and RAS being eetahlishottemido ' the meat liberal Principl ,, , and Weeded to hermit persons of , every Religion Deaotainaties, it is Willed to cataloged and sa l yer4 ,l4.•pport. 2 That the former Committee, moist* of the Vibe-Presi- dents, Treaserer, sod Seekitarv. with the sea aml. Dissenting Mildew's Ipilkialik within the MOMS. Chareh wardens of Shoreditek end Salm Lithe. anti olleir coo stituse she Glom* Committee of the Social fat*" Wain 'ear. and that they have power to immense eleir npmhers as, their dktretioe. S. That this Meeting. deimbsed by th4g e Nt at y hate this day sectived.of the ail*, of this Sault .Mil pre hises pros their veneratias and gra their Petron.i Kora Higkeem the Duke ofXent. fondest meioses mad f os t er ing rottenest which has emeatially promoted its establish- meet and - success. 4. That ohhough this Meeting regret that any debt should remain uadOeborged, they coaeor nkb the recommendation of the Committee in their Report for the immediate establish ofment of a School, &Isnot] the British System, for the B.laretion 500 Female Children of the Poor ; and that they wilt moist, apt only by anneal solmeriptioas, bat by inwhedate cosecant 'ions, to discharge the anavoidably great and immediate ex pellee. b. That to her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent the en• treaties of this Meeting be must respectfully presented, that she will graciously essndescend to become the Patroness of suck Female School. 6. That, grateful for the kind complianie of her Royal Highness with the entreaties of this Meeting, and encouraged by a sanction so transcendent, a Committee of Ladies be ap pointed to co-operate in the orgnnization and superintendence ()lath School, lissom as the needful pecuniary supplies be ob tained ; and that the Ladies now nominated be requested to form that Committee, with suck additional Ladies as may he selected by themselvesimd by the General Committee, from the Female Contributors to the intended School. 7. That to the Right Houourable ,he Earl of Darnley, the Noble Presidelit, they also offer their ardent displa . acknowledgments, Dot onlyo its welfare which h for his liberal enotre has ibutions but tor the to personal at -B.t condescended y That to Mr. Alderman Wood , a s o ne of the F- al ders of this lirstisation, to the other Vice-President+. and to the Mem bers of the Committee, they also renew their Thanks, for their perseverance and exertinos. and for the disposition they have thereby manifested to ameliorate the condition of the Poor. 9. That Alderman Heygate, M.P. the Treasurer, be again invited to accept the cordial neknowledements of this Meeting. 10. That to John Winks, Esq. the Honorary Secretary , t his Meeting also renew their T hanks with peculiar pleasure. for his gratuitous, awful, and unwearied eaorts. and that be be requested to cootinue to the Institution that important as sistance. 11. That t$ is Meeting, delighted by the unexpected pleasure of the company of his Royal Highness Prince Leopold of Saxe- Coburg, and by his kind liberality, cannot permit the Meet ing to conclude without ezpressiog their pleasure at that ho nour, nor without assuring him that they feel a peculiar interest in his destiny, and that an affectionate attachment to him can sever be eradicated from their hearts. 12. That this Meeting cannot separate without repeating their sincere and public acknowledgments to the Royal Chair man, for deigMug to preside upon this occasion, and for coati suing to manifest that liberal solicitude for Universal Louise .loo and Reltaious Libert), which has eadesinni Mr, evenness* than his distinseished birth, to the best friends ortlasir country, Ind all well-wisher. to the world. SPORTING GUNPOWDER.-W. G. HAR. V i;Y begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public. that be has very much improved his Cylinder and Bettie Powders. and that they will be found as clean sod strong as any that are now manufactured. Pinar to address Harvey and Grneber. Office, 74. Lombard street; or Twickenham Mills. near Hounslow. Middlesex. . •T ' 0 • ittiteL vim' • '-' To Tat CENTRAL SCHOOLS. AT THE HOUSES OF tRE BRITISH AND FOREIGN SCHOOL SOCIETY. ' it TAX Boaotie D CITY - ROADS. tr ill ---......_ Tesierday their Royal Highnesses the peke sal Dechess of Kent, accompanied by his Royal High ness Prince Leopold, inspected the Schools and Este ' Wish/Mut of the British and Foreign School Society. The Royal visitors were accompanied by the Baroness de Spaeth and othet lam of distinction. Mrs. Fry, Mrs. Gurney, Mts. and Miss Wood, and many of the Members of the Ladies' Committee, were pre sent. Among the Gentlemen we noticed Sir Alex ander Johnstone, Sir Robert Wilson, M.P., Lien taunt-General Wetherell, Monsieur Letellier, In. specter of the Academy at Rotten, and many of the most mate Mendeen of the Gettilemeres Committees the party. was select and highly respectable. Their Royal Highnesses inspected all the operations of the system very minutely for nearly tno beers, and were pleased to express their high satisfac tion with the order, regularity, and proficien t), of the children ; the system of needle-work, in the girls' school, appeared especially to claim the attention of her Royal Highness the Duchess of ,Kent, who expressed herself much gra. tiled with it. When the exhibition was over, the illustrious visitors, oo gettiog into their car riages, were cheered by the acclamations of a great number of persons assembled in the road, who expressed their loyal and affectionate feelings in the usual way. The Royal Personages then proceeded to attend the anniversary of one of the district schools, in North-street, City-road. We are glad when we see the most distinuguished characters in the country countenance and support those plans and institutions which are calculated to do more towards the repres - I Moo and diminution of crime and misery, than any laws which it is in the power of the Legislature to enact. Afterwards, it being the Anniversary of this Insti halo°, a very numerous meeting of Ladies and Gen tlemen took place in the School-room, in North street, to witness the delivery of medals to such of the scholars as had most distinguished themselves daring the preceding year. The Duke of Kent ar. rived about two o'clock; accompanied by his Duchess and Prince Leopold. The Duchess of Kent and the Baroness Von Spaeth sat on the right of the chair ; Mrs. Alderman Wood, and some other Ladies, on the left. The Duke of KENT opened the business, by stating the object of the Meeting, but, at the same time, ob. serving that be was not aware that this day was the Anniversary of the establishment of the Schools. He was, therefore, taken by surprise. The best thing, however, which he could say for the Institution was, what appeared from the paper in his hand, namely, that since it was established 3,041 boys had been ad witted and educated, and that 616 now remained in the school. It was the peculiar advantage of this School, that instruction was given to the children of persons of all religious denominations. Though all who beard him doubtless preferred this liberal sys tem, he would recommend them to act in a concilia tory manner towards those who, with more con. fined views, supported what they called the National Schools, in a hich instruction was given only to chil dren educated in the principles of the Church of Eng. land. This was still doing good, though on a less general scale. Though he find not been aware of the importance of the present occasion, he was happy to he present ; and he had brought the Duchess of Kent with him, es he was desirous that she should be made acquainted with the able manner and liberal principles on which education was conducted in this country. They had taken great pains in inspecting another School that morning, and as much time had already been spent, he hoped that the business on which they had met would be dispatched as speedily as possible. Mr. ‘VILKS, the worthy Secretary, then made the rollowing statement:— Alit - PUMP ANOUR BATH.—The AIR. PUMP VAPOUR BATH is na invaluable inventiou, de signed to convey a Vapour Bath to diseased parts,and to remove the pressure of the atmosphere. This Machine ranks among the first of modem improvements in the art of healing. It com• prehends and unites the effects of fomentation and dry cupping. two of the most powerful means of acting on disease. aim that on a plan more extensive than was ever before thought of; , produces extraordinary effects not only of alleviating hut curl. , many disorders which have been hitherto considered incurahl. Many valuable cases are recorded of its singolar efficacy in variety of disorders, particularly in Gout. Rheumatism, +lnd Palsy, nod some of them of personages of the first considerntin. in the kingdom.—" I have witnessed some very extraotdinar, effects from its application, such as from an extensive practic. in nil the branches of the Medical Department for many year-. 1 am convinced could not have been produced by any *Oct means with which we are yet acquainted."—The above iv an extract from Dr. Blegborough's Letter to the Editor of th, Medical and Physical Journal.—See La Braume's Observation on the Air-Pump Vapour Both, &c. iuld by ilighley and Soo. 174. Fleet-street, price 2s. 6d. This Philosophical Remedy, the application of which is pro. ductive of an agreeable sensation and immediate ease. is ad. ministered by Mr. La Beaume. of Southampton-row. in hi Treatment of varivas acute and chronic diseases, and he vr% give •very info niatinn on the subject. J.. board-, TIIE 21:,G1S of LIF T ?; a Non-Medical Com mentary on the indiscretions arising from Haman Frailty, in whirls the Cau-e-, Symptoms, and banefal effects of Liles %rearrest, Gottorrhcea, Stricture. Seminal Weakness, Ste. ore fully developed ; Part I I. corit , ties some remarks uncer tain Fenvile Complaints, in particular Stet ility ; Putt 111. em braces Practical Onset vutions au bestial Debittty, Self Abuse, &c.; in Post IV. is a Series of Cases illustrative of the pre ceding subjects, e plainiag them in a familiar manner, and the whole addressed to the Youth and mat ur ity o f b ot h s „ es. By (JOSS and Co. Consulting Surgeons. May he had at 'Ai, Paternoster-row, London, and of all Booksellers. Messrs. Gass and Co. are to be consulted, as usual, every day. at their house; and Patients in the Country are requested to describe minutely the case, Cnilo.ing n remittance for Ad vice and Medicine, which can be forwarded to any part of the a rld.—Goss and Co. M. R. C. Surgeons, 13, Bouvet ie-street. Fleet-street, Load's. A very interesting Work (with a Portrait of the Author), en titled - - - AGUIDE to HEAI:11 - 1, which, in a concise manner. recommends the most simple and efficacious reme dies, with proper mode of treatment for the the following dis ea-es, viz.—Abortion or miscarriage, asthma, loss of appetite. barrenness, bilious complaint.. chlorosis or green sickness child h ea ring. consumption, female diseases, fluor allots, flatulence or wind, glee's, gonorrhoea, hvpiithotidrial or melancholy get don, juvenile iodiscretions. lowness of spirits, menstrual elm• condom.. nervous diseases, onanism or secret venery, phitisic or cough, rheumatism ' s e minal weakness. tarn of life, venereal diseases, itc.. with Advice to both Sexes to obtain a radical and permanent cure for those secret intlinsities of nature, which d e licacy often forbids to disclose earn to their nearest relatives. And a Treatise on Female Diseases, nervioss, hypochondriac, and ceteurnptice complaints. To which is added, An Ifssay on the V elle' eat Disease, gleets,serninol w eaknesses, sada debts active habit of a private minter., with an Address to Parents, Guard ians, Tutors, and those who have the care and education of youth. likewise advice to rations, particularly those who are afflicted with berms ., complaints I the whole interspersed and ill ustrat ed with a v ariety of authentic facts never before pub lished. By SAMUEL SOLOMON. M. D., peewee of those inestimable Medicines, the Cordial Balm of Gilead, Anti-lope fishes, IStc. &c. ff 'ld ity Leigh. IR, Strand ; Bacon, 150. Oxfore-street ; Butler, Cheepside ; Tutt, Royal Exchange; and Ward, liol bora. c'e pe e t m 41:1011f of their eyNak they ate been mat salitltods tite,bese idtentagee thodld not be withheld frost tb fait Wer t ea whose domettlt ?Mat, filial plitKeonjogil ship don, and maternal tenderness, depend immediate comfort, thelotied of fitire geitorittotis, god 11l the dearest chatltiell of life. These withesi Wise sal beneficent, the Committee desire now to giatify. They are attire that sbch establishteent must *canon en apace of at least 8001. which, when added to theeziating debt of 7001. will not only require the immediate advance of 1,5001. but will be attended with in additional also nual apace. But the design is too good to Ise then• dotted, and the present occasion too propitious to allow onto neglect. How cad this fair essetablaed or their female friends better welcome their Illus.- triode visitanti than by reselling to date the coo. Menden& of an acellent and much-needed charity' frost, the moment of her auspicious appearance, and by Inviting her graciously to honour their purpose with a patronage which mast ensure its success ! That Committees therefore, will conclude their Report by this recommendation, which they hope the Meeting will approve. And when they cc:Deceive the heasky and wealth, and influence asiembled in this place; when' they recollect that 800 female associations bless by (heir powerful aid the Bible Society, and , add annually thousands to its foods • when, with rapture * they advert to the deeds of goodness which Mrs. Fry and her band of female philanthropists have been able to perform for the mitigation of general misery * and the promotion of the general good, they cannot but believe that female benevolence will be especi. ally desirous to found an establishment for the benefit of their own sex; and that by their gentle but We. sistible efforts, and the generous rivalry of ma t ansias to mark their gratitude to those to whoa their obligations commence with their birth, abundant funds will be supplied ; a Female School will be este.- blished ; and the benefits of this local Institution to this poor and populous district, will be rendered trail universal, and be permanent and complete. Mr. Aldermen WOOD now presented to the Royal Patron 12 children belonging to the Institution, who had been selected from among the rest, for tieing within the shortest time made the greatest progress In reading, writing, and arithmetic. These 12 boys were separately examined by the Duke of Kent ; and his Royal Highness afterwards presented each of theta with a suit of clothes, and a silver medal. The Rev. Dr. LINDSAY said, that experience had demonstrated the utility of this Institution, which merited the support and encouragement of persons of all ranks and opinions. With this conviction, it was his intention to move that the Clergymen and Churchwardens of the district in which the School is 'established be chosen Members of the Committee of Management for the ensuing year. As the time of the Royal Persons who had honoured them with their presence, he understood, was limited, it would' ill become him to trespass on it. Ile could not help ob serving, however, that they had met to celebrate this Anniversary of an Institetion, which, nest to Christi. inky, was of the greatest value, and the most ire• portant. object on which human support could be be. stowed. Theirs was no system of exclusion, but to all was readily offered that light which led from vice and ignorance to knowledge and virtue. When he considered who the Illustrious Prince was who that day presided over them, and who, as if he thought he could never do enough in the cause of rhari . ty • had brought with him a Princess, animated by milar feelings, to co-operate with him in the great rk of benevolence, he could not but augur the mostadvantageous results to thelnstitution. They were also honoured with the presence of another branch of the Royal Family, a Prince who had been united to a Princess, on whom the hopes of the People had been placed, and whose virtues had endeared her to the country beyond any thing be could express. (Prince Leopold and the Duchess of Kent were at this time much moved.) The conduct and the sorrows of that Prince had given him a throne in every British ho• sous. Under such patronage the Society might confident ly look forward to the triumph of knowledge over ignorance, of morality over vice. It had been said that the efforts of the society were unimportant, because in spite of all they had done, there still elided much. delinquency. But was it to be expected that they sivield have in a few years removed vicious habits of !O D g standing t Moral Instruments work slowly, • _ - 4, . . ate" '., • , • • ,c, - 2 - ` . , .. • ..• • 41,0 ":"..1 kies :- .-0. ,• IA 14 , '4.4; -54 11P I ' 4 . : • . , -.....• - . • . .110•11 Xi. r.• l• . 2 -..• ;07111=6 411 Kr 4 • NlVialitg •*i?) 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His liberality; therefore, hit bun 'led as k reat ai his triendiiiiii as bigoo,lllo. one-one- From Mi. Alderthati W ool' the wentleii ilte l ")► iiii. ille cannot withhold pekiliar tiritaii. His elitrigr._ • 'bat dietary to ': tid electioii.to lbe, illealitte 4. Chili • re. Mashie it Ali illiettepelikanci his racial yjt; ' f • 'One iligsl ti a r t ' . t 'l4 t ea ' t "o °4l l ° iV , Coselletile ;i.' - , *Mi t * if J i lt, „ ; 14- )., 'tit eats • end mil • rt . ; it FA-I'44l4step e • i iiiii IC _.s. .' • . A i i.,..., IslyaiAni tilet me ! - L, .. toil ', 0" - . p4d reiteit et dlifilictl 1 -. .‘ ft,. 't ', ,401 • th e perseterlhg letroi 'fe 0401,16 . - ; # i e d. mantied will,'", , itii)irfg, ki • liiwitim . •. that by honontablif add' fel ittlinveiki 14 t . . .%) 'I Ail th a t But all theie peitionages; as 4eif, '# ti)?, telitite rritri p Ig lu. tee, hate invariably thefishirl Bit gWil woo the Which the COmmittei 144 7tktiti . ; Vtit tf l itptir 1 1 b o w stonily desired, that bt thi rottpatiosi 01f,.:' a t e ' initt ether for 500 gitls, the beeefits .of cascade t k :the i the same liberal anti Bratilt qpitetts, and po ,com. sight bined with fifteen, Should be eaten it to the female set. Conscious of their total importence, 'ui REPORT OF TUE COMMITTEE OF THE ROYAL INSTITUTION, FOR THE EDUCATION OF ONE THOUSAND CHILD. HEN OF THE POOR, ON THE BRITISH SYSTEM, ESTABLISHED IN NORTH-STREET, CITY-ROAD, IN 1813, TO TUE GENERAL MEETING, ON AUGUST 4, 1818. At the four previous Anniversaries of this Society, the successive Committees have detailed the origin and rapid progress of this recant Institution. Upon those occasiona l they have explained its principles, and vindicated its establishment. Those principles they have announced to be, the Education of the Poor of all religious denominations, on the new and British System, combined with religion ; but under regulations, which enabled all children, of every religious sect, to partake of the benefit of the Institution, without any violation of the rights of their consciences, and with the most perfect freedom as to their religious faith. To these topics the Committee for the past year will not further advert. They will not occupy your attention, by labouring to demonstrate either that education is a benefit, or that it should be connected with religion, or that any attempts to restrict the be stowment of that benefit by sectarian prohibitions, partake rather of the spirit of persecution, than of true philanthropy. They would rather rejoice that these principles are now planted in every region ; that they have taken root not only in the British Empire, but in France and Spain, and those parts of Europe which had seemed less propitious to the growth ; and that, even amidst the inhospitable regions of the North, and the plains of the Torrid Zone, the inhabi ants witness their introduction with cheerful gratitude and smutting hope. They will only, as they pass on, express their regret, that any