The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-03-16 00:00:00

By His late Majesty's loyal Letters Patent. WELLS & MINEILL, MANUFACTURERS OF IMPROVED PATENT FELT FOll SHEATHING SHIPS' BOTTOMS, 4.0. FACTORY AT LAMB'S BUILDINGS, BuNHILL-Row, Office at NO. 31, Clement's-lane, Lombard -street, London. 911 H E present Manufacturers , ( who have recentl y p urchased the Patent of this valuable concern,) in re-offering the IMPROVED PATENT SHEATHING FELT to the no tice of Ship Owners, Ship Builders, Railroad Companies, Builders, and others. deem it unnecessary to say anything with regard to the importance . of such a material, as its characteriand - uses are now so well appreciated, particularly by Ship Builders, that scarcely any ship proceeds to sea without it; and.when it is stated, that the Improved Patent Felt now offered dues not greatly exceed the expence of tarred brown paper, it may. be 'confidently expected that it will supersede the use of every ma terial for a like purpose now employed for sheathing Ships' bi l t•to m s. The Patent Sheathing Felt now submitted is made of a much 'stronger and more fibrous texture. than the Felt hitherto in use, and will hear much greater extension under water in the work ing and straining of a Ship; and, added to its valuable proper ties for resisting the worm, its compressed closeness and tough ness of fabric, combined with its evenness and uniformity of surface, entirely remove the objections inseparable from the Felts hitherto in use, owing to the thickness, inequality, and sponginess of their material, by which a quilting or puckering is produced, very detrimental to the nailing and even-wearing of.tbe copper, to say nothing of the risk of the nails drawing, froM the expansion of the old Felts whenfiaturated with water. The Felt now offered being entirely free from these serious ob jections, and the copper dressing on it so much better than on any other, a greater degree of durability and safety to the cop per sheathing itself, may, by its use, be reasonably inferred. It likewise possesses the advantage of being easily separated after being packed or laid together for any length of time, which is an important consideration in shipping it to hot climates. The price is now reduced to about one-fourth of the cost of the old hand-made Felt, and to less than half the price of the. Felts now in use. It is manufactured in similar sized sheets to those (32 inches wide by 20 inches long, and sold at FOUR PENCE PER SHEET. It is also cut into sheets of double and treble the above length, but it can likewise be delivered in a continuous roll of any extent, at the above proportionate cost, and afterwards' cut into any lengths required, by which means the number of joints in laying it on, can be diminished at dis cretion, offering an immense increase of security wherever,_the copper may be rubbed off. A second description of a much thicker quality, adapted for use under Wood Sheathing, is also matinfaCtured in any lengths required For Baling and Wrapping, the present Felt is impervious to wet, and much cheaper than Tarpaulin. For Roofing, Out buildings, Sheds, &c. it excels either Sheathing or Roofing Paper, being far more durable, and not liable to crack with the changes of temperature. Agents for Liverpool: CHAPMAN, CORNFORTH & CO., 21, James-street. NEW INSTITUTION OF THE FLNE ARTS, FOR THE EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE BY MODERN ARTISTS, STILL he • ready for the reception of PICTURES, &c., upon the 20th of March, - in the Gallery, over the Union News-Room. Duke-street. . . . The„ appointment of a Secretary and Manager being yet un- decided, they will be announced in a future Paper. March 9Lh, 1839. OCEAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. firtHE DITLE : I ; OIIS — OFthe above Company do Hereby _I Give Notice to the Proprietors, that they have declared a Dividend - of TWELVE SHILLINGS per share, for the year ending the 31st December last, and that such Dividend will be PAY.AbIe at the Company's .Office, on, or after the 22nd instant, between the hours of Ten and Three each day. Dated in Li verpool, the Bth March, 1838. By order o f the Board, RICHARD RAWSON, Manager. Each Proprietor will be expected (if required) on applying for his Dividend, to produce the Certificate or Certificates of his Shares. The Transfer Books will remain closed till the 24th instant, inclusive. TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE LIVERPOOL INFIRMARY. GENTLEMEN, ir Beg leave to return you my sincere and warmest thanks for 1 the honour you have conferred upon me, by ELECTING me to the suruATiox of APOTHECARY to your bene volent Institution, and I hope by assiduity and sedulous atten tion to those duties which will devolve upon me, to merit that confidence which you have so kindly reposed in me. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen Your most obli'ed and humble servant, WILLIAM BURGESS. Frodsham, March 15, 1838. vilE commissioners in a fiat in bankruptcy, bearing date I the 3,1 day of Jane, 1837, awarded and issued forth against LEONAII D ALBIN, the younger of Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, wine and spirit merchant, dealer and chapman, intend to meet on the 19th day of March instant, at Twelve of the clock at Noon, at the Clarendon Rooms, South John -street, in Liverpool aforesaid, in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt, when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend; and all claims not then proved will be disallowed. NORTH, Solicitor. JOHN T. BUCKLEY, CHEESE FACTOR and GENRRA r. PACKER, begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public, that he has REMOVED from Redcross-street to more commodious Premises, No. 42, Soutu CASTLE-STREET, where he intends carrying on Business in future. He trusts, by strict attention, to merit a continuance of the Public patronage which he has hitherto experienced. Hay ready Packed for Shipping, by an Hydraulic Press. Taos. BRADLEY'S CABINET MANUFACTORY, UPHOLSTERY, CARPET; AND PAPER HANGING WAREHOUSE, 122, RICHMOND -ROW, LIVEKPOOI.. MHOS. BRADLEY gratefully acknowledges the distin guished patronage he has enjoyed from the Nobility, Gentry, and Public in general since lids commencement of the above business, and begs to assure them that no exertions shall be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of their favour. He pledges himself to supply the very best Articles, upon the most reasonable terms, and earnestly invites to a trial of his Goods, convinced that they will be found equal to any from the, first establishments in London. N.B.—Funerals completely Furnished and Attended. WM. ELLEY and SON, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFAC TURERS, respectfully beg to submit to their Friends and the Public, their LIST of PRICES, which in accordance with their principles they have made such further Reductions in as the state of the trade will admit, without deterioration of quality, durability, or style. WM. ELLEY and SON gratefully acknowledge past favours, and hope by their superior articles and system of business to merit a continuance of the same. GENTLEMEN'S S. LADIES' S. d Best Calf 'Wellington Boots 17_ I Best Cloth Boots Stout Calf Walking Shoes.. 7 Be=t Overall Dress Shoes silk lined .... 6 Orders executed for Exportat 28, ALBION-BUILDINC And 156, DA ion and Home Consumption. ;S. OLD HAYMARKET, LE-STREET. THE FAMILY LINEN WAREHOUSE, 97, BOLL)-STREET, (THREE DOORS BELOW THE MUSIC HALL.) & H. ANDERSON, in announcing to their Friends . and the Public their REMOVAL to the above commo dious Premises, beg respectfully to acknowledge the liberal sup port extended to them during the long period they have been in business, and hope, by a continued attention to superiority in quality in every department of their Stock, to give that satisfac tion which will ensure a continuance of that favour they have so long experienced. In addition to their own Manufacture of DAMASK, TABLE LINEN, COVERS, SHEETINGS, LINENS, and DIAPERS, R. and H. A., in order to make their establishment complete in Family Furnishing, h'ave added an extensive Stock of BED-TICK, BLANKETS, COUNTERPANES. QUILTS, FLANNELS, &C. FAMILY CRESTS and COATS of ARMS executed in a superior style. Specimens of some of those they have already done, may be seen as above. PROFESSOR SWE DOU R'S HYGEIAN HERB PILLS, for the effectual extirpation of every species and symptom of the SYPHILITIC DISEASE, and the disorders elsing from improper treatment. Prepared and sold by the sole Proprietor, at No. SEEL-STREET, LIVERPOOL. In buxes at 2s. 9d. and -Is. 6d. each. Wti*anted not to contain COPAIBA, CUB EBS, or any deleterious ingredient. • . With each Box is given aTreatise on Venereal and Syphilitic Diseases, with observations on seminal weakness outaining hints worth knowing by those who are, or have been-sufferers to this dreadful and devastating malady. Dr. DAVI ESON continues to direct his attention to those dis orders arising from the too free and indiscriminate indulgence of the passions, which not only occasion a numerous train of nervous affections, but also entails on its votaries all the ener vating imbecilities of old age. In that distressing state of de bility and deficiency, whether the consequence of baneful ha bits, excessive drinking, or any other cause by which the powers of the constitution become enfeebled, he offers a firm, safe, and speedy restoration to sound and vigorous health. It is a melancholy fact that thousands fall victims to the ve nereal disease, owing to the unskilfulness of illiterate men, who, by the use of-that deadly poison, Mercury, ruin the constitution, and when the great Doctor Swedour became Professor at Ley den University, he conferred an invaluable benefit upon man kind by the discovery of his grand Panacea, for the cure of this deplorable-complaint. Never did a discovery excite a greater sensation, it Was sought after with avidity, and used with the undeviating suocees in the most minute and intricate cases of the delicate complaint, for the cure of which they have been so long celebrated. The fame of these Pills throughout Germany, caused their speedy introduction into almost every country. The certainty with which they were continually administered can be attested by many thousands. In fact, during the long conti nental war they were the inseparable companion and safeguard of the soldier, in all cases where the slightest suspicion of infec tion was entertained. What medicine can he more appropriate than that which has given such general satisf-,ction ? The Il yge ian Herb Pills root out every particle of insidious poison, puri fying in their progress the whole mass of fluids. They not only remove the disease, 'but renovate by their action the different functions of the body expelling the grosser humours, and in a manner so mild and imperceptible as to convince the most sceptical of their astenighing and unequalled'powers. The neither contain mercury nor any other mineral, and may be taken without the slightest suspicion of discovery—they require no restraint of diet, loss of time, or hindrance of business. but effect a complete cure, without the least exposure to the patient. At any period when the glightest suspicion may exist, it will be well to have recourse to the llygeian Herb Pills, for when taken before the disease has made its appearance it acts as a certain preventive, by moving the complaint effectually and secretly. 'he deplorable state in Which many persons have been when visiting the proprietor, from the use of mercury, renders it im peratively necessary to cant ion the public against that dangerous mineral when injudiciously administered. These Pills should form A portion of all Medicine Chests. by sea and land, and ought nfterto be omitted by any person going a long voyage or journey, their properties are math that neither heat nor cold will injure their Auality, or prevent the due effects on the constitution. Dr. Davieson will attend oiait'v at his residence.from Fight in She morn' log 7'en at nigAt. (on Sundays from Nine till Two,) where he gives advice to ttl applicantS taking any of his yr Taratieue, werHolly A PER. Letters( oin-paid) enclosing a remittance, answered by re urn, and M edicines punctually ttansmitted to any address either by initials or name. NO. 54, SEEL-STREET, LIVERPOOL.. W. ROBERTS, HAIR CUTTER AND PERFUMER, 14, CHURCH STREET, (OPPOSITE THE CLOCK IN ST. PETER'S CHURCH.) WROBERT'S, in announcing his removal to the above . commodious premises, avails himself of this opportu nity with gratitude to acknowledge the liberal support he has received since his commencement in business; and to assure his patrons that, encouraged by their favour, be will at all times strive to deserve and increase it, by a prompt attention to their commands, and likewise by keeping up a choice selection of Articles of the very best quality. W, R. deems it superfluous to say any thing as to his style of Hair Cutting, or as regards his manufacturing, of Perukes — the superiority of the former being universally admitted, and the latter, yielding preeminence to none but nature, out coming so near that standard, as almost to defy the scrutinizing eye of the connoisseur, in order to detect them from the genuine pro duction of that which art can never excel—nature. Empertat VarliamEnt. HOUSE OF LORDS.-MONDAY. Earl Grey, Lord Audley (on the death of his father), Lord Falmouth, Lord Faux (Mostyn) and the Marquis of Tweedale, severalty took the oaths and their seats. Lord STA N HOPE presented petitions for the total repeal of the poor law amendment act. The Bishop of EXETER presented a petition from the guar dians of the poor of the .11udley union for protection against the arbitrary proceedings of the poor law commissioners, and the dietary which they sought to enforce. These petitions led to some interesting conversation, in which Lord Melbourne, the Marquis of Winchilsea, &c., took part. The- Bishop of EXETER moved for copies of the correspon dence between the poor law commissioners and the Dudley guardians of the poor, &c.; which were ordered. The watermen's act amendment bill was read a third time, and passed.—Adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS.-MONDAY Mr. DlvEre reported from the committtee appointed to in quire into the merits of the Tralee election petition, that John Bateman, Esq,,, was not duly elected member for that borough, and that Maurrce O'Connell, Esq., ought to have been returned In answer to-a question from the Marquis of CHANDOS, Lord JoHN _Rossini- said, that while Lord Durham was at St. PeterslimrLhe received the salary of an ambassador; and the expenses of the noble lord, in his mission to Canada, would be paid by the country as the expenses of a special mission. He would receive no salary while in Canada. Tbe second reading of the county rates was postponed till the 28th instant. Lord JOHN RussEr.t stated, in answer to a question from Lord Ashley, that the factories regulation bill would be intro duced in a few days, but not pressed forward until after Easter. In answer to a question from Mr. O'CONNELL, Mr. P. TtioresoN stated, that the English ambasiador had remonstrated with the French government on the subject of the new duties to be imposed on the importation of linens into France; and, from the commuhicatious which had passed, he trusted that the additional impost would not be persisted in. Mr. Hussi then moved as a resolution, "That the appoint ment of the Hon. Mr. Primrose to the office of cashier and receiver-general of the postoffice revenues in Scotland, being a person not previously employed in the post-office department, as established by the Duke of Richmond, the postmaster-gene ral, in 1831, injurious to the public service, and prejudicial to the interests of the established clerks and officers in the post office establishment. After some discussion, the motion was rejected by a majority of 173, the numbers being—for the motion 29, against it 202. Colonel SIBTHORP brought forward a motion for the reduc dion of the duty on fire insurances, which, after a short discus sion, was rejected by a large majority. The house then went into committee on the army estimates, which were. intioduced by Lord HOWICK. The noble lord stated, that the actual increase of the estimates of the present year over those of last year was £113,632. Mr. HCNIE moved, as an amendment on the first vote, that 10,000 men be taken off the number of men proposed to be voted for the service of the year. After a long discussion, the amendment was rejected by a majority of 121 to 11. Several sums were then voted for the different branches of the service, after which the chairman reported progress, and asked leave to sit again on Wednesday. Adjourned.- HOUSE OF LOH DS. —TUESDAY. The Earl of WINCHILSEA, adverting to returns regarding the yeomanry, and the discontinuance of his own regiments, spoke of the inequalities of the reductions that had taken place, aud inquired whether what had been done were only the first step towards further reductions. Lord MELBOURNE answered, without speaking decidedly as to what might be hereafter proposed, that at present further reductions were not contemplated; and that, as to the noble earl's troops, they were only reduced because the contiguity of his county to the metropolis rendered the force less re quisite. The Duke of WELLINGTON spoke of the utility of these forces,• but admitted that they might have been better distri buted. - - Earl STANuoPs deferred from Thursday till Tuesday next, at Lord Brougham's request, his motion regarding the Poor Law Amendment Act, &c. LORDGIANELG moved the second reading of the Slavery Abolition Acts Amendment Bill, entering into detail of the objects of the measure, and the defects it was intended to remedy. Lord BR° UGH AM complained of portions of the bill, but offered no general opposition to it, as they might be remedied iu com mittee. Toe bill was eventually read the second time, and ordered to be committed. Their lordships adjourned till Thursday. ROUSE OF COMMONS.-TUESDA Y. In the commons there were three ballots—namely for election committees for Carlow, Walsall, and Dublin. Many petitions were presented, although, owing to the extra ordinary noise that prevailed in the house, it was difficult to as certain the particulars. Mr. CItAWFORD presented.a numerously-signed petition from the inhabitants, merchants, ship owners, &c., of London, com plaining, of the coal monopoly, of the interruption of the Thames navigation by the detention of the colliers, &c. Mr. GILLON deferred his motion regarding the reduction of thesoap duty until the 27th instant. Sir E. KNATCHRULL inquired what would be the amount of salaries under the new bill regarding courts of quarter ses sion, &c. ? Lord J. RUSSELL said, not below £4OO, nor above £lOOO a year. Mr. HUNIR again urged the necessity of directing the clerks to note the names of members dividing in election committees; but, as the question is considered one of privilege, the subject was not pressed to a division, Lord J. RUSSELL (in answer to inquiries from Lord Dun gannon) said that it was not intended to propose any extension of the time regarding the voluntary commutation of tithes; and that where assistant commissioners, already appointed, required the aid of further legal opinion, toey would call in the assistance of a commissioner who could give such opinion. Sir DE LACY EVANS then hrought forward his motion re garding those Spanish affairs in v‘hich.he had been personally concerned. The object he bad in view, in moving for papers, was to show that the representations respecting the forces that had been under his command in Spain had been very incorrect, or much exaggerated. To show such fact, he concluded with moving for papers, . Sir H. HARDINGE, at a considerable length, and with n-such point, examined the conduct of General Evans in Spain, and especially in allowing the flogging of troops at the caprice of the officers. He declared the general's conduct to have been herein contrary to the EOglish articles of war, and expressed the hope that he should never again hear of such conduct. As Lord Elliot intended to bring forward a specific motion regard ing the conduct of the legion, &c., he should reserve his opinion till that motio❑ was brought forward. — Lord ELLIOT said he should on an early day bring forward a motion imp-u,guing the conduct and policy of her Majesty's ministers towards Spain. Sir H. VIVIAN defended General Evans. After remarks EYNCOURT, Captain BOLDERO, Lord PA LMERSTON, &C., the motion was agreed to, and the papers ordered. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL for Ireland obtained leave to bring in a bill to amend the laws relating to the registration of voters iu Ireland.—Adjourned. lIOUSE OF COMMONS.—WEDNESDAT. The. Speaker took the chair at four o'clock. ~ CARLOW (BOROUGH) ELECTION. Colonel WA RD, as chairman of the Carlow (Borough) Elec tion Committee, reported to the house that the sitting member, W. H. Manic, Esq., was duly elected, and that the petition against the said return, and the opposition to it, were neither frivolous nor vexatious. - ; z MONTGOMERYSHIRE CANAL. Mr. C CAT moved the second reading of the Montgomeryshire (Western' Branch) Canal Bill. Mr. OLt.vE, opposed the bill. - W. WYNN also opposed the bill, and moved as an amendment that it be read a second time this day six months. A discussion ensued, in which several members took part; strangers were ordered to withdraw, and the house divided, when there appeared— For the second reading Against it Majority The bill is consequently lost. The Combarton Roads Bill and the Walsall Market Bill were severally read a second time, and ordered to be committed. A number of petitions on various subjects were presented. Lord CASTLEREAGH presented a petition from the high sheriff and grand jury of the county of Down, against the I►ish Poor law Bill. The petition was read at length by the Clerk at the table. . . A great number of petitions in favour of, and against, the the Boundaries Bill were Presented. • Sir C. B. VE.R2 presented 13 petitions praying for the total abolition of negro a pprenticeship on the Ist of August next. BELFAST ELECTION. Mr. M. J. O'CoNNELL said, he had to present a petition from Alexander Montgomery, agent to the petitioners, defending the return of Lord Belfast, and James Gibson; Esq. complaining of demands made by the present sitting members for Belfast, and their agent, for certain expences alleged to have been in curred by them as witnesses before the Belfast Election Com mittee. Mr. SHAW was of opinion the house had no authority to re ceive a petition of such a nature. It referred toa question which competent officers were appointed to adjudi cate upon . Mr. HOME said he was of opinion the petition ought to be laid on the table, and then any motion on the subject might be made. The SPEAKER said it was a question entirely for considera tion of the house. Mr. C. W. WYNN was decidedly of opinion that the petition ought to he referred to the proper offi . cers appoint e d t o t ax cos t s on parliamentary proceedings, anti that the house had no au thority to interfere. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER was of opinion, as the petition prayed for an alteration of the law, it might be received. The SPEAKER recommended the hon. member t o w ithd raw the petition and give notice of a motion founded on the subject. He might also. if he thought fit, present another petition, to which the same objection would not attach. After a few observations from Sir E. SUGHEN, Mr. HUME, the ATTORNEY-GENERAL, and Mr. WAKi.Eir, The SPEAKER said he had stated clearly that the expenses before election committees, under the provisions of an act of parliament, must be settled by the proper o ffi cers appointed for that purpose. It would he very inconvenient fur the house to interfere with the jurisdiction entrusted to those officers. Mr. HUME said the petition was respectfully worded, and therefore it ought to be received. ( Loud cries of " Spoke, spoke," " Order.") 'The hon. member for some time attempted to address the house, but the cries of "Spoke, spoke," "Order, order," were so loud that he could not proceed. Sir. J. OWEN rose to order. He told the hon. member to his face that he was out of order. THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD Mr. HUME.—The hon. member states what is not correct. (Cries of " blear, hear," and " Chair.") He was not out of order, and roust call for the authority of the chair to protect him from the disorderly conduct of disorderly gentlemen oppo site. ( Hear and laughter.) Lord STANLEY said the hon. member was clearly out of order. He could not rise to make a motion whilst a question before the house was not decided. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER thought they were all out of order. The SPEAK ER repeated that the better way would be to with draw the petition, for the sake of regularity. Mi. HOME again rose amidst a scene of great confusion. He wished to rebut an impertinent observation of the hon. member opposite. (Order, order, chair, chair. ) The SPEAKER was sure the hon. ireinber for Kilkenny must be aware that he was using language that was not sanctioned by the house. (Hear, hear.) Mr. HOME.—WeII, then, if the word impertinent is unpar liamentary, I will sav improper observation. (" Hear, hear," and " Order, order.'") The hon, member attempted agai❑ to address the house, but was unable to succeed. Mr. M. J. O'CONNELL then withdrew the petition. IRISH POUR LAWS. Lord J. RUSSELL said he should procead with the Irish poor law hill on Friday. On the motion of the Marquis of CHANDOS, certain papers connected with the affairs of Canada were presented. BOUNDARIES BILL. Mr. V. SMITH then moved the order of the day for the second reading of the municipal boundaries bill. Left sitting. MURDER IN THE ISLE OF MAN. On Tuesday, the 6th instant, a court of inquiry was held at Castletown, by his Honour Deemster Heywood, for the purpose of investigating the charge of the wilful murder of Frank Wil son, founded against Philip Clucas, by a coroner's jury. The Attorney-General, James Quirk, Esq., conducted the prosecu tion, and the prisoner was defended by Messrs. Bluett and Dumbell. The jury having been sworn, the prisoner was placed at the bar, when James Quirk, Esq., acting Attorney-General, stated the case, and proceeded to call evidence in support of the charge. The witnesses were—William Crellifi, Jonas Broadbent;Wil liam Hastie, Robert Christian, Ann Gilbertson, John Gilbert son, Charles Cottier, Philip Kinley, and Doctors Nelson and Moses, whose evidence was, in substance, a repetition ot.that . taken at the coroner's inquest. Philip calev examined. Is gaoler of Castle Rushen. Re: members a conversation which took place between Clucas (after -, he was apprehended) and the High Bailiff of Castletown, at which he was present. A remark was then made about a pla card which appeared on the walls, in which Clucas was stigma tized as the murderer of Wilson. lie appeared much surprised and hurt, that he should he published as a murderer before an inquiry was instituted. He gave an account of the transaction, and said, that his reason for telling Wilson that he had passed Lee's house, when such was not the case, was to induce Wilson to come on faster, as he was afraid they would be too late for the packet. Clucas has stated in deponent's presence, that they had been in several public-houses, and had had each six glasses of brandy during that evening, which, he said, was more than he had ever before drunk. The prisoner confessed that he was tipsy, but Wilson was much more so. After they had left Gil. bertson's, the deceased became more affected by the liquor, and the prisoner had difficulty in dragging him on. Several times the deceased fell and brought the prisoner along with him. At last the prisoner was obliged to leave him, and proceed on his way. The prisoner had also stated, in answer to an inquiry at that time, that, on arriving at Liverpool, he went to his old lodgings, but the woman of the house beiug about to be confin ed, the prisoner could not be accommodated. He then went to another house, kept by a Manxman, in Liverpool, where he obtained lodgings, and work being scarce, he had a hundred cards printed for the purpose of ma ki ng himself more known among his friends. If he had been guilty of the crime laid to his charge, he had plenty of time to ma e his escape. Thomas Nelson examined. Is a surgeon in Douglas, and at tended the coroner's inquest on the body of Wilson. In con junction with Dr. Moses, he made a post mortem examination of the body. There were no marks of violence on the head, but on the cheekbone something like a scratch, and a discolouration on the left arm, which might re s ult f rom a fall. There was a wound on the left temple, about the size of a shilling or half-a crown, scooped out, being large inside, perfectly free from dis colouration or extraeasated blood. it appeared to have been eaten by rats or weasels. There was congestion of the vessels of the brain, which was very much surcharged with blood. A blow might cause this, but would leave an external mark, which did not appear on examination of the deceased. A slight fall of a drunken man might cause the marks described. There was nothing, from superficial and internal examination, which would leave him to suppose that the deceased had come to his death by violent means, Did not suppose that he had come to his death by strangulation or suffocation, as in cases of that na ture the lungs are collapsed, but the lungs of the deceased were, on the contrary, distended. J. W. Moses examined. Is a surgeon, and assisted Dr. Nel son at the opening of the body of Wilson; has heard Dr. Nel son's evidence read over, and perfectly coincides in his opinion. The stomach was also opened, and presented a very healthy appearance, having little in it beyond the juices, which would leave the deceased more exposed to the effects of the liquor he had taken. _ _ His Honour here asked the Attorney-General, if he had not stronger evidence against the prisoner? The Attorney-General said, that he had several witnesses to be examined, whose evidence, however, was only circumstantial. His Honour then said, that he had allowed sufficient time to collect conclusive evidence against the prisoner, before the trial came on ; but that as it appeared there was no more direct tes timony brought forward than what was given at the Coroner's inquest, he considered that there was no evidence to commit the prisoner. The laws of the Island for capital crimes were most humane, and he approved in cases of such kinds where there was direct evidence against the prisoner, to commit him for his trial at the Court of Gaol Delivery. In the present case, no evidence that had been adduced could justify him in follow ing such a precedent, and be considered that the course open to the jury wat to acquit the prisoner. At the same time, he could not forbear commenting upon that conduct of persons connected with the public press, in prejudging the case, by publishing notices su detrimental to the ends of justice, and at variance to all decency. Such conduct was highly improper, and deserved the most marked censure. The jury, without retiring, returned a verdict of Not Guilty, and the prisoner was set at liberty. NATIONAL EDUCATION. At a meeting of the clergy of the diocese of Kilmore, on the Ist instant, the following petition was unanimously adopted. " To the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in this present Parlia ment assembled—the humble petitiuu of the Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese of Ki!inure, " Humbly sheweth, "That your petitioners are members and ministers of the Established Church in Ireland, and, as such, are sincerely de sirous to promote the extension of true religion and sound knowledge amongst the ignorant and indigent youth of the country. That it is our hearty desire to be enabled to extend the blessings of religious instruction to all without respect of persons; and, for the sake of accomplishing that important ob ject, there is no labour which we would decline, and no sacri tires which we would not make. consistently with our duty as clergymen and as christians. That, as ministers of the Gospel of Christ, we cannot but shrink from the responsibility of with holding, or of countenancing any system of education which withholds from any class of Christian children that blessed Book, by which life and immortality are brought to light, it being our bounden duty to assert for all their inalienable right to read and to hear the holy Word of God. That your peti tioners are fully convinced that an Education Board, based' upon the truths revealed in Holy Scripture, is the only educa tion which can lead to that righteousness which exalteth a na tion ; and tbey are, therefore, constrained to declare, that in the schools which they are desirous of being enabled to estab lish, the reading of the Holy Scriptures by all children of a suitable proficiency, should be a rule without exceptions. That in all schools such as we contemplate, it would be indispensable that the master should be an individual in whom well grounded confidence may be placed—as one who would not abuse his op portunities to the disparagement of the Holy Scriptures, aud the perversion of the youthful minds committed to his charge; and such confidence we do cot feel with respect to the great body of the masters who are now administering the System of National Education in Ireland. That the modifications of the National System of Education, lately put forth by the Board of Commissioners, do not at all remove our objections to the-prac tical working of that system, but rather increase them, by af fording additional facilities for the propagation of erroneous doctrines, and by the increased exposure of Protestant children to insidious designs upon their faith. Than as a body of men in immediate connection with the religion of the State, we feel it not unreasonable to expect from the Legislature the aid necessary to enable us to be 'use ful in promoting the knowledge and practice of our Di vine religion. and even justified in complaining, which we do with feelings of a profound and poignant sorrow, thatthe public revenues of a country, predominantly protestant, shOuld be allocated to the maintenance of a system which has been proved by evidence beforecommittees of parliament, to be sub setvient to the aggrandisement of the Church of Rome. That while we are desirous to abstain on the one band front any aggression that could, in the remotest degree, deserve the name of persecution, we are bound also on the other, to abstain from aiding or confederating in the maintenance of ought that we know to be opposed to the Word of God ; and, as the,pte sent system of national education has a tendency not only to make light of that Blessed Word, but to foster and encourage errors that are contrary thereto—while such continues to be its character, it can never meet with our approbation. That the board of commissioners, as we understand them, are themselves are not satisfied with the vast privileges already conceded to them, but meditate aggressions upon other established institu tions for education in Ireland, and aspire even to the power of taxing the people, and of interfering in behalf of their system of education, with the rights of the protestant proprietary of Ireland ; and that the furtherance of such views by the legis lature, we should deplore as a great public calamity. That it is our fixed belief, founded upon long experience, that scrip tural schools, u nder our own auspices, would be largely attended by children of every denomination, and that if there was secu red for them that countenance from the state, to which, foe every reason, human and divine, they are entitled, a very short time would witness the rapid disappearance of prejudices which would never have risen to its present height, but fur a persua sion sedulously propagated by the enemies of the national reli gion, that both with respect to its rights, and with respect to its principles, the Established Church in Ireland does wit meet that support from men in power, which it i*s their duty toaffoid it. That in now coining forward to pray for aid to extend the blessings of scriptural education, and to offer this our solemn protest against a system by which the laws of God and true re ligion are injuriously compromised, we conceive that we are only acting in conformity with that character of guardians of the public morals and spiritual guides of the nation, with which the clergy of the established chinch are publicly invested; and that if we were to hesitate or withhold our warning voice from the high councils of the realm, on this momentinus subject, we might he justly chargeable with the reproach of unfaithfulness in the discharge of our bounden duty. That Your petitioners, therefore, pray your honourable house to take the premises into your favourable consideration, and to devise such measures as in your wisdom may seem fit, to enable them to offer a scrip tiir:al and literary education , o the poor of their parishes. upon principles consistent with the laws of God and with their own ordination vows, and the inviolable obligations of their con science. . . " And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray," &c. CONSERVATIVE FE , TIVAL IN StinoPstitaF.—Busy prepara tious are making in Oswestry for the app roaching great conser vative festival, under the superintendence of a committee of the neighbouring and resident gentry. All the truly loyal and worthily liberal members of Shropshire, the adjoining counties of Denbigh and Montgomery, and others in any way connected therewith, with several noblemen of unflinching well-tried con servative principles, are expected to honour the xneetiog with their Company.—Ten Towns Messenger, ANNUAL MEETING AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTION. On Wednesday evening,. at seven o'clock, the annual meet ing of the members of the Mechanics' Institution was held at the institution, in Mount-street. The meeting this year presented a different feature to the meetings of former occasions, being held in the theatre of the splendid new institution in Mount street. William Wallace Currie, Esq., the president, took the chair. Ile was surrounded by a number of the gentlemen of the town, supporters of the institution, amongst whom we noticed Mr. Joshua Walinsley, Mr. King, Mr. Richard Shiel, Mr. Mnsgrove, &c., &c. The gallery of the theatre was hung round with drawings and designs, the works of the various pupils of the institution; and on the table before the president were several models, also the work of pupils and artizans con nected with the institution. One, the model of a flight of steps, in stone, erected without support, on the principles of geometrical proportion was very beautiful. The PRESIDENT, in opening the business of the meeting . said, owing to an accident, two years ago, he had the honour or being elected president of that institution; and an accident it was of a graver nature which, the last year, prevented his suc cessor being appointed. It was his' great good fortune now to be called on to address them under circumstances very different indeed. The last time he had seen them was six or seven months ago, when they had met to clear the house preparatory to a removal, when their prospects were far different to wba they are at present. A circumstance had occurred which was sufficient to damp the feelings of the most enthusiastic. Now their prospect was changed. Few institutions had ever arrived at a position which promised so much for the future. Beyond the honourable and honorary office which he then held he could not claim to himself any credit for the circumstances which hal led to the present result, and therefore what he was going.to say must be considered as distinctly to apply to the committee, and not as - a praise of himself, for he deserved nothing. He con sidered it a very great honour to be elected to preSide on that - occasion: It would not be necessary 'for him to enter into any 'detail on the progress of the institution, as their excellent . secretary would read the report, in which all information on that head would be' embodied; but he did say this, that, con.. sidering the happy circumstances by which they had been enabled to secure the services of the professors and masteis whom they had the honour of having among them, and the further support which the public seemed inclined to give, he thought they might look for Ward to bright days indeed for the institution. He should now request the secretary to read the report, after which he should distribute the prizes to the pupils , arid afterwards take the opportunity of saying a few words on the occasion. Mr. RADCLIFF, the secretary, then read the following report : The Directors to whom you confided the management of this Institution, in laying before you a report of their proceedings fur the last six months, feel no ordinary degree of pleasure in being able to congratulate you, not only on the progress which the Institution has made, but also on the high estimation in which it is now held by the public. They feel confident, that after an impartial review has been taken of their proceedings. the difficulties which have been surmounted, and the increased efficiency which has been communicated to every department of the Institution. it will be admitted that they have not proved unworthy of the confidence you reposed in them, and that the Institution is deserving of a still higher degree of public support than it has yet experienced. In the last six months 1449 new members have been ad mitted, whilst only 113 have ceased to pay their subscriptions, leaving an increase of 13.36 members. The num'oer of mem bers beloneing' to the Institution are as follows :- 470 Members for life, • 877 Annual subscribers of 21s. each. 210 Quarterly subscribers.; 366 Sons of members. 168 Apprentices. 195 Ladies. T0ta1..2286 The following brief abstract of the accounts of the Institu tion will show its receipts and expenditure ; the detailed ac counts will be printed with the report as usual. Amount received in subscriptions, &c £1532 11 1 Donation from James Muspratt, Esq . 2OO 0 0 £1732 11 I Amount due to the Treasurer in Sep- _ tember £ls6 3 8 Amount expended in Teachers' sala ries and the general expenses of the Establishment llO7 1 6 1263 5 2 Balance in the Treasurer's hands £469 5 11 The Directors are happy in being able to state, that in con sequence of the great influx of life members during the last six months, a large sum has been obtained, which they have de voted to the discharge of the debt on the building. The balance remaining unpaid, and which includes the expense of fitting up the schools, and rendering every part of the Institu tion complete, does not exceed £l5OO. Judging fiom the past, the Directors hope they will not be considered too sanguine in stating, that they expect the same source will, (in three mouths) supply a sufficient amount to leave the building free from incumbrance. When that period arrives, they earnestly recommend to their successors the pro priety of advancing the sum necessary to constitute a life member to Twenty one pounds, the present subscription of Ten guineas being, in their opinion, too small a sum for the pri vileges which a life membership much confers. With regard to the building land, the corporation has signi fied its readiness to affix its seal to the deed of gift, which will therefore be perfected as soon as a majority of the life members have affixed their signatures to it. A few names are still wanted to make up the number required by the act of parlia ment. It is expected they will be obtained in a few days. The Evening Schools are divided into nine departments, and consist of 465 pupils, under the superintendance of 13 teachers, as follows. THE NIATIIEMATIDAL DEPARTMENT, under the care of Mr. Elliot, Mr. Gerrard, and Mr. Carpenter, consists of 158 pupils. The nightly attendance varies much, and seldom exceeds eighty. This irregularity of attendance is not to be ascribed to indifference on the part of the pupils, as the time the greater portion of them is under the control of others. It is, however leared that some of them cannot offer so reasonable an excuse for their non-attendance. A cot rect. registry of the nightly attendance of each pupil is kept by one of the masters in each department, and patents and masters are earnestly requested to make occasional in quiries about th e a tt en d anc e of their sons and apprentices. The Directors suggest to their successors the propriety of appro priating a moderate sum of money to each department, for the put pose of purchasing books to he awarded as prizes to those pupils who may have distinguished themselves by regularity of attendance , and propriety of conduct , 1 hose pupils who have attended the schools regularly have made considerable progress, which affords ample proofs of the skill and attention of the masters. The system of teaching in classes has been partially introduced into this department, and it is hoped when more matured that this mode of instruction will prove beneficial to the pupils. The directors feel it to be their duty to express publicly their approbation of the manner in which the masters of this department have carried their wishesinto effect, and the order and discipline which prevails to consequence are most creditable both to the masters and the pupils. THE MECHANICAL DRAWING CLASS, Hitherto under the superintendence of Mr, M'Pherson, has lately been pl a C e d un d er t h e care o f Mr. Charles Ritchie, and now consists of 36 pupils. This class (one of the most impor tant in the instit u ti on ) h as n u t made that progress which was anticipated. One cause has been the great deficiency of work ing drawings as copies for the pupils. The directors have paid considerable attention to this subject, but have found it difficult to remedy the evil, as such drawings as are required are seldom offered for sale. They therefore suggest to their successors t h e propriety of making application to the proprietors of extensive machinery establishments to give or sell wo r ki ng d raw i ngs o f pumps, cranes, lathes, mill gearing, and sections of marine and land steam engines, which are of little value to them, but which would prove most useful to the younger students in this department of the institution. This class is now attended not only by th e wor k men an d ap prentice of millwrights, engineers, and machine :nakers, but also by the sons of merchants and others who intend to become engineers. These young men being fully aware that a know ledge of the art of mechanical drawing is indispensably ueces liary to the engineer, are devoting their evenings to theacquire meta of this useful art, and many of them are making rapid progress. The conduct of every member of this class has been most satisfactory to the directors. THE LANDSCAPE AND PERSPECTIVE DRAWING CLASSES Remain under the superintendence of Mr. Pugh. The number of pupils on the school list is 88—the average attendance 40. The great majority of the pupils in this class are very young, and have but lately become members of it. The master speaks favourably of their progress, and it is hoped that at the next annual meeting some solid proofs of their skill will be placed before the members. THI3 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING CLASS Is under the care of Mr. Cooper, and consists of 24 pupils. The average attendance is 16. The directors regret that they cannot report that this class has realized their expectations. There has been a falling off of 12 members since the date of the last report, and the attendance of the pupils, with a few honour able exceptions, has bee❑ irregular in the extreme. The sub committee appointed to examine into the state of the drawing classes have had several reasons for this decrease assigned to them, none of which are of a satisfactory nature. The directors therefore wish to apprise their successors that much remains to be done to make this class what it ought to be, and render it of more consequence in the opinion of the students. It should be evident to the pupils that a competent knowledge of practical geometry, and the beauties and advantages of architectural ornament, cannot fail to raise them to higher positions in their respective employments than they could hope to attain without such acquirements. THE FIGURE AND ORNAMENTAL DRAWING AND MODELLING DE PA IiTNI EN T Continues under the superint e nde nce o f M r . S e dd o n, and consists of 26 pupils. '['he average Attendance is 14. A decrease has taken place in this class also, and the remarks made of the architectural class apply with equal prom iety to this department. The teacher ascribes the fallin g off in the n u mber, and atten tion of his pupils to the deficiency in the supply of casts, models, &c. to draw from, which has distiouraged the pupils. The direc tors have taken some steps to remove this well-fo unded com plaint. At the same time they recommend to their successors to make further inquiries into the present state of this class, and to devise some means that will place it on a footing with the other classes in the institution. In the ornamental department some specimens are placed be fore you, creditable to both the master and the pupils. The directors, however. lament that there are so few who have been deemed worthy of competing for the prizes offered. They hope their successors will be enabled to give to the next annual meeting a very different report of this class than that which they feel compelled to lay before you. THE ORNAMENTAL PAINTING DEPARTMENT Continues under the superintendence of Mr, William Bishop, Member of the Liverpool Academy. At the opening of the new institution, this class consisted but of eight pupils. It has since increased to twenty-five—the average attendance about twenty. Although the scarcity of casts and models has operated against this class also, it continues to increase in number. The pupils are principally painters, young men from 16 to 18 years of age, who ardently desires to obtain knowledge; there fore their conduct is excellent, and their progress -1n spite of • all obstacles—has been great, as the specimens submitted to this meeting fully testify. It is with great pleasure the directors are enabled to commu nicate that they have secured the services of Mr. Bishop, as drawing master ►n the high school. After the Ist of April the whole time of ►his excellent artist will be devoted to this institu tion, and they feel satisfied that the progress of the pupils in the the several departments under ➢lr. Bishop's care will be such as to justify their choice and the opinion they entertain of his talents as a teacher and an artist. THE ENGLISH AND WRITING DEPARTMENT, Under the Rev. Mr. Rutherford and Mr. Emerson, was establish ed in January lasi, and has already shown symptoms of becom ing one of the most important classes in the institution. Seventy-eight pupils are enrolled on the school list; the average attendance is about forty. The pupils are taught reading, spelling, grammar, derivations, geography, and writing. They take great interest in their studies, and are quiet, orderly, and atteutive. THE CHEMICAL CLASS, Under the superintendence of Mr. John Wilson, consists of thirty-six pupils, who are most exemplary in their conduct and display more than an ordinary desire to obtain a knowledge of the delightful science of chemistry, which has become of such vast importance to this town, in a commercial point of view, and which Mr. Wilson is so capable of conveying to his pupils. This interesting class meets every Thursday evening, and the lectures and instructions delivered on these occasions are amongst the greatest of the attractions which bind the pupils to the evening department of the institution. Mr. Wilson's talents as a teacher have been so highly appre ciated by the directors that they feel most happy in having been able to obtain his services as principal master of the chemical departinera in the high school, and they trust his exertions will spread still wider a taste for this valuable science. THE PHILOSOPHICAL CLASS, Under the superintendence of Mr. Phillips, has been established too recently and has been subject to so many interruptions in consequence of the ill health of the master that the directors are obliged to confine themselves to the expression of a hope that this class will ere long prove useful and efficient. , At present it is not numerous, but the few who do attend have ex pressed the pleasure they have derived from the lectures of Mr. Phillips. THE FRENCH CLASS, Under the superintendence of Mons. Theodore Eugene Sulint, Principal of the French Department, in the High School, was commenced about the middle of January last; it, already con sists of thirtv-ftur pupils, some of whom are rather irregular in -their attendance, the others, about two-_thiTdi' of the whole, have been punctual, diligent, and attentive, and have made very satisfactOry progress. LIBR A RY. A spacious room has been fitted up as a library; an increase of about 400 volumes bas taken place in the number of books since the date of the last report, 260 volumes of which have been bequeathed by the late Mr. Gillibrand,i the principal part of the remainder have been presented to the institution by R. V. Yates, Esq. Several thousand volumes are still wanted. The directors recommend their successors to devote about £lOO of the surplus fund to the purchase of books, and they trust to the friends of the institution for donations to supply the de ficiency. . _ _ The fitting up of the museum has been contracted for. Some valuable presents of speciments have been received, and it is hoped that ere long it will be opened for the use of the members, and prove an abundant source of rational gratification and amusement to all ranks, both old and young. THE LECTURES During the last half year have been very attractive and more fully attended than the most sanguine friends of the institution could have anticipated. The first was a .:nurse of six lectures by William Rider, Esq., of London, on perspective, engraving and painting. The second was a course of ten lectures on the marine and locomotive steam-engines, steamboats, railroads, &c., by Dr. Lardner. The third was a course of eight lectures on chemistry, by Robert Kane, Esq., M.D., M.R.I.A. The fourth was a course of eight lectures'on popular physiology, by John Epps, M.D. The fifth, a course of four lectures on the beauties of geographical science, by Mr. John Smith, Lecturer on Education, &c. Thirty-six lectures in all being delivered in the course of four months. o succeed these lectures the directors have ergaged Professor Scouler to deliver ten lectures on geology. Dr. Grant, of the London University, is engaged to deliver eight lectures on the history and structure of the inolluscous and articulated animals, in August next; and Professor Kane, of Dublin, will follow Dr. Grant with a course of eight lecture on chemistry, as applied to manufactures and the arts. A correspondence has been opened with several other lecturers of eminence, which will be placed before the new board; and it is hoped they will he enabled to obtain the services of a sufficient number to make this depart ment of the institution as valuable and attractive as possible. Having closed their report of the evening departments, the directors beg to call your attention to a most interesting part of the institution, THE LowEit DAY-SCHOOL, Under the charge of the Rev. Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Rogerson, and their assistants. At the date of the last report, this school contained but 80 pupils. Since that period, it has steadily increased, until the number in attendance has reached 221, whilst, at the same time, the discipline, and regularity of the schools, have been so much improved, that the directors feel pleasure in publicly expressing their approbation of the con duct of the masters. As a still further increase is expected, the directors have caused plans to be drawn, and an estimate made of the expense of fitting up two additional school-rooms, for the accommodation of the pupils; these plans, and estimates, will be handed over to the new board. They have appointed an assistant master to the English de partment, a drawing-master has been advertised for, and it is hoped, au efficient person will soon been obtained. l'he principal French master of the high school, and his assistant, devote 5 hours per week to the instruction of a class of 31 boys in the French language, and as soon as the needful arrangements are completed, the principal of the philoso phical department in the high school, will be enabled to devote one •day in each week to those classes which are sufficiently advanced to require his insttuctions. The pupils in the senior departments, continue to make rapid progress in English grammar, geography, writing, and arithme tic ; the first class is far advanced in the study of Algebra as simple equations, as the pupils are respectful, orderly, and atten tive. In order to reward them for their goodconduct, the directors granted them free admission to Mr. Smith's lectures on geogra phical science, and their behaviour in the lecture-room has been a source of gratification to their teachers, as well as the directors. who earnestly hope, that the example given by the pupils of this department, will not be lost on those, who, from the instruc tion afforded to them, should also furnish an example of order, regularity, and .gentleman-like conduct. John Cluw, Esq., has placed at the disposal of the directors - , the sum of £5, to purchase books to be distributed to such o f t he p u p ils in the lower school, as may distinguish themselves during the present year, which it is hoped, will stimulate them to increased ex ertion. The high school commenced operations or. Monday, the Bth of Jan. last, under the superintendence of becen principal mas. ters; fire assistant masters have since been added, and various improvements have been made, which the directors hope will make the high school one of the first in the kingdom, and ren der it still more worthy of the high estimation in which it is held by the public. The period of its existence has been too brief to authorize the directors to speak of its progress, from their own knowledge, they have, therefore, obtained from the principal toasters reports of the progress of the pupils, in their respective departments, from which they have made the foilow ing abstracts : The English departments is under the superintendence of the principal, Mr. F. H. Rankin, and his assistant, Mr. W. Harts horn, A. 111., T.C.D. Mr. Rankin says: Brought into contact with inure than 150 pupils unknown t o him, he found, that the earlier part of the business of the school necessarily involved much i t ivestigation into th e p rev i ous pro gress of the scholars ; th is examination was n ot limited to the precise degree of their adv ancement, b ut extended to their habits of mental discipline, their lone of thought and taste, and what is popularly termed the bent of their genius, where any sign of genius betrayed it self, the for m , however, of examina tion- firm was carefully avoided, the actual course of instruction having commenced during the first week of assembling. It would be difficult to imp r es s upon the board an idea o f th e very remarkable degree of ignorance on every subj ec t connected with history , geography , and youthful literature, which marks the greater portion of the pupil s. So general is their inaccuracy iu mere reading, and spelling, that the princi pal proposes to put spelling-books into the hauds of upwards of one hundred of the boys, being convinced, that accuracy in small things, is the only guarantee for accuracy in great ones. A few pupils, however, allow a brighter colouring to be given o their corner of the picture, the eldest class, a email, but praisworthy little phalanx, are conducting the advance, in a manner highly creditable to themselves, and it is to be hoped, satisfactory to their friends. These boys consisting chiefly of those whose education had been more judiciously directed, pre , viously to their entering the institution, than that of others, had been sufficiently grounded in the simpler elements of English education to justify their being introduced to a course of easy school lectures, on the subject of language. and style, em. bracing an inquiry . ' into the general 'principles of beauty, cor rectness, and criticism. Blair's lectures being the textbook, they write recollections of the lectures as exercises in einnpos sition. Physical, and topographical geography, occupy the re. maiming hours. The school is divided into six classes; the five junior classes ate engaged in steadily Pursuing courses in his tory, geography, and composition. Particular attention is di rected to the principles of grammatical' structure, and idioms of our language so seldom thoroughlyAmdesstood„ are carefully explained, their use being made clear; familiar illustrations. Few studies connected with youthful employments, aro so much calculated to cultivate the analytic, and synthetic, powers of the mind, as early attention to just, and grammatical criticism, Soine"of the classes contain between twenty and thirty boys, and each class remains one hour only in the English Class Room. Although, therefore, each receives an hour's instruc tion, each pupil individually can claim but a shout allowance of time and exclusive attention. It is, therefore, a subject for con gratulation that the board has provided is fellow labourer for the principal, especially as many boys stand 'deplorably in need of much exercise in reading. Two months form but a short page in a school-boy's history, but that the last two months at the High School have been well spent, the principal willingly appeals to the examinations in the lecture room. In a public school some powerful principle lead ing to good conductaud awakening euergy must be exerted—the most legitimate, and at the same time, the most powerful—sp. pears to be an interest in the subjects of their study, and an attachment to the mode of instruction. The principal of the English department, begs to offer as an illustration of the ad vatilages of this principle, that at three different times have classes, when permitted to close their books, after the expire thin of their hour, and at the termination of school, increased permission to remain with hint and to pursue the subject of his iostructions instead of joining their playfellows, Contemplating the steady pi ogress of the b oys, the principal of this department looks forward to the early introduction of the principles of mental and moral philosophy- into the classes. Expansive and enlightened views of our social and moral rela tions, are, in fact, the great ends d nds of education. In conclusion, l Yi fl e i rality and their English Ptoperation. ment begs to thank the t b h o e a r fionrctheir THE MATHEMATICAL I,IIiPARTMENT Is under the superintendence of Mr.Villiatn Crew 8.A., Si John's College, Cambridge, and his ar:sistant, Dlr.. Hugh Moore, 8.A., I.C.D. Mr. Creuze, in his report to the directors, says: " While the princip a l o f t h e mat h emat i ca l d epartment is acting in con f orm i ty to the wishes of the directors, that he should forward to them a report of the state of his mathematical classes, he cannot but feel gratified with the return which the progress and behaviour of those boys which compose those classes enable him to make. He is authorized by the experience of four years tuition at the University of Cambridge to state that the minds of even edu cated men, if not especially !rained to the habit of concentrating thought on abstract matters, are found unadapted to the reason ing out the truths of mathematical analysis. For him, then, to have expected, during the interval of two months, any great proficiency in abstruse calculation from boys, the average of whose age does not exceed twelve years, woof(' only have been to seek certain disappointment. but for him to have found these buys interested in acquiring knowledge generally stigmatized as particularly uninteresting, has exceeded his must sanguine hopes, and has clearly demonstrated that the methods of in struction usually adopted in schools, have been almost the sole cause of such a stigma. Of this the mathematical principal was well aware. lie knew that boys experienced no pleasure in Niaitc ri 16, itit',F. the usual mode of investigating- the answers to various prOblerns in arithmetic; the process is dry and mechanical; numbers are directed to he placed in some particular manner, and the pupil is assured that if the placement, for which he was taught nu reason, and if the different operations, for which he knew 11 0 cause, were correct—th e answer wou ld correspound with that in the kev. ..-; Now it is well known that those who have once conquered the difficulty of understanding the first principles in geometry or algebra, become exceedingly attached to those sciences. It cannot, then, be agreeable to consistency, that arithmetic, the rules of which are capable of being equally demonstrated, should be the only portion of the mathematics which is to be taught without any regard to reason or understanding. The explana tion of the rules are for the most part easy to be compre hended. And it is certain that the generality of boy s can trace the processes with facility and pleasure. The interest of the pupils has been awakened with complete success, and the consequence has been an attention to their studies which has scarcely allowed scope for bad behaviour. The philosophical department is under the superintendence of Mr. Montagu Lyon Phillips. In his report to the directors of the progress made in his department he says—Niom the di visio❑ which has been made of the pupils, it will be seen that there ate six classes; the two first, consisting of boys whose ages vary from nine to eleven, attend me daily from nine to ten, and from ten to eleven, for the purpose of receiving lessons upon objects of nature and art. No very great display of acqu►re anents can be expeeted from boys so young as those forming the above two classes, but they are each day learning something of which they were previously ignorant. That they feel interested in these lessons isproved by the fact that many of them are in the habit of bringing me specimens themselves. I have confined myself with these classes to ob jects of natural history, to a few simple Minerals, and to such productions of manufacture as I have found them capable of understanding, to a few of the most obvious properties of the air, to a few simple gases, and to such elementary portions of chemistry as I judged would not be beyond their comprehension. Fur the four higher classes I have auopted the following course of instruction, viz: mechanics, geology, natural history, an'd chemistry. These pupils, when they came, were so generally deficient in mathematical knowledge that I thought the above the better course to follow, as it allows time for them to make a sufficient progress before proceeding to those branches of na tural philosophy which require a greater amount of mathemati cal acquirements in the student. In geology, I endeavour at the same time that I instruct them in its general outline, to combine a knowledge of mineralogy with the subject. The constant references which are made during these lessons to na, tural history, animal and vegetable 'physiology, chemistry, and other branches of science, through the kindness of several friends to the institution, and through the exertions of the pupils themselves, I have been enabled as yet to instruct from specimens. In natural history I have endeavoured to give the pnpils knowledge of the classification of animals. I purpose to give them instructions in the physiology of the human body, as 1 aux provided with a beautiful set of preparations, and every thing which can be needed for such a purpose; this concluded, I shall follow it up by a course of lectures upon animals belonging to, the various classes. I have until the present time been giving the four higher classes instructions in chemistry, but with oue or two excep tions their knowledge of the subject was so slight that I have been obliged to commence from the very beginning. I can testify with pleasure to the very good conduct of all these classes, and have been pleased with their diligence and attention. The classical department is under the superintendence of Mr. John Price, A.M., of St. John's College, Crmbridge; and his assistant, Mr. James Peace, A.M., to report to the directors Mr. Price says—ln presenting this my first report of the classical department, I have first to observe that the pupils in general joined the High School extremely ignorant of Latin, the majority being also unacquainted with the simplest application of the priuciples of their own language, whilst of Greek not more than six knew even the alphabet, four of whom only, were able to translate the Testament. Various Latin grammars having been in use among them, and success depend ing far more (in mif opinion) on the industry and skill of the teacher than on the particular books employed, I have adopted the grammar previously learnt by the great Majority of them, viz., the •‘ Eton," of which, however, I have for toe present ordered the "accidence" only for the use of the institution. I hope to obviate the necessity of learning many syntax rules by keeping short forraulce of the main principles of the language constantly before their eyes in a tabular form, whilst my assist ant will be employed in rendeling every part of grammar amat ter of common sense even to the youngest pupils. The want of such assistance up to February 20th was especially kit, owing to the disp ar it y resu l t i ng from our system of classtf i cation ; an d , in fact, with our present number would scarcely be felt at all from any other cause, under a jadicious system of tuition, in the classical department. There are now, of our 157 pupils, 135 who learn classics, (of these 14 attend my school-room two hours each day, instead of learning French,) the remaining 22, many of whom are too old to commence Latin with muc h advantage, are still left, out of 43 who at the first declined classics. And as the 21 converts were made with little or no opposition on the part of their parents, it seems as if our prospectus had held out undue temptation to idleness, prejudice, or caprice, thereby inducing the omission of a most valuable instrument of education, which not only facili tates directly the acquisition of knowledge, but also includes in itself a species of intellectual training and discipline for which believe no equivalent has ever been devised. At the same time I rejoice that the time allotted to the study of the classics has been so freely curtailed, provided it be found, as I trust it will, sufficient fur all practical purposes. With respect to present progress, I think I may on the whole speak favourably, with due allowance for the circumstances I mentioned at the outset. In the four senior divisions, the ma jority appear to me decidedly improved. The great hindrance in all is the previous want of that s3stematic instruction ill English grammar which our institution offers, and without which our brief classical lessons would undoubtedly be insuf ticient. To those pupils who are grosisly ignorant of the very parts of speech in their native language, I cannot impart much solid instruction in an unknown one ; and, judging front my own care, my colleague in the English department must have been . greatly impeded in supplying this necessity by the want of an assistant-master. The study of Greek is at present confined to keeping up the grammar with those pupils who had already commenced. In Latin, the 6th division are reading Cicero de Amicitia ; sth, Cornelius Nepos ; 4th, 3d , and 2d, three different parts of Valpy's Delectus, according to their several capacities. The first division, as well as a great number of backward. boys, in divisions 2,3, and 4, are learnin the grammar exclusively, I am happy to add th at I have reason to be satisfied with the general conduct of the school-room, and that I see within the sphere of my own observation every reason to believe that the most sanguine expectations respecting the high school may, with the Lord's blessin g upon our united exertions, be most. abundantly rea li zed. The French department is under the superintendence of Mons. Theodore Eugene Suliot, M.A., and his assistant, - Mons. Andre Sears. The principal, reports, that with the exception of the very youngest the progress of the pupils has been satisfactory, and in many instances highly so. The beginners, who form a great majority, have used a book with an interlineary translation, to prepaie their lessons. which they then repeat without books, translating, the French which the master gives out, into English, and that English back again into French. They are now be ginning a regular course of grammar. The more advanced learners are exercised in dictation, conversational phraseology, writing, translations from English into French, and in translating verbally from French into English, (without books,) and retranslating from English into French prose and poetry prepared on alternate days. '['he writing and drawing department is under the superin tendence of Mr. Barber and Mr. C. J. SMith. Mr. Barber says, "I can only remark, that from the com memcement of the classes in January, up to the 26th Februaiy, my instruction was cunfluecl to lessons in perspective, in which department some of the pupils have made progress, particu larly the fifth and sixth classes." Mr. Smith says, In the plan of education prefixed to the pros pectus of the schools of the institution, it is stated that each class in the high school shall receive three lessons per week in writing and two in drawing; but the drawing master's inability to conform to the necessary arrangements has caused some ir regularity on this point, three of the classes having received four lessons per week, and three, only two per week. The prospectus al,o states that plain and ornamental writing and stenography shall be taught, and as the two last branches have not yet been introduced, it may be necessary to state the reasons for the omission which ate as follows ...--Although the importance of writing must be duly appreciated by every one, at the pieseat day it is so imperfectly taught in many schools, that, of the pupils now attending the high school, there are not half a dozen who can wiite a good commercial hand, or make a pen properly, whilst bad habits of sitting and holding the pen, and of writing in the most scribbling, cramped, and negligeut manner, have become so firmly fixed in many of the junior pupils, that it will require much patient labour on the part,ot the teacher to correct. these faults before any thing further can be attempted. Some improvement is however visible and the appointment of the ussistaut-waster will overcome ail difficul ties. Lessons in ornamental penmanship will be given to such pupils as shall have madecousiderable progressin plain writing, which, from its general application• and consequent importance, must always be the primary object iu this department of educa- - tiou. The copy-books written by the pupils will at the close of each year be sent horse, in order to afford the parents a: fair opportu itity to judge of the actual . improvement, and it is hoped that a comparison of the first and last hooks of the half year, will else more satisfaction than au exhibition of those pretty, but derep- - live specimens, called Midsummer and Christmas pieces, which are often gnt up in such a manner as to afford but very imper fect indications of the pupil's real improvement in this impor tant branch of education. In concluding their report the directors again call upon the members of the institution to join them in an expression of gra titude to those friends by whose assistance (unoer Provideuce) that have been enabled to fulfil the trust which you. reposed iu them. They feel assured that it is only by the aid of such institutions; as this, that that universal diffusion of intelligence and good' will amongst all classes can take place, which is so necessary to render us happy, an d a bl e t o com p e t e with the intelligence and enterprise of other lands. It is now for the public to decide, whether this great community shall determine to linger behinds their neighbours, or whether it shall continue to take the leads in carrying to perfection a system calculated to spread far and wide the inestimable blessings of intellectual cultivation and ge neral information. Mr. GLADSTONE said every person would agree with him as to the prosperity of the instituti n. Liverpool, the second tows the kingdom, had long been without a Mechanics' Institution, but they had now got one worthy of the town. Might it go on, end prosper? Ile concluded with moving "that the report which has been read be adopted, and that the treasurer's accounts pass." Dr. N tiol,son briefly seconded the resolution, which was car ried unanimously. The SECRETARY then read a list of the donations which bad been made to the institution during the past year. consisting prin cipally of books. Amongst others were 31 vols. and an iron chest front Mr. John Ashton Yates; a shark's jaw from Mr. Shell, and a pair of bulls horns from John Hall. Mr. ROBERT M AT HER begged leave to move " that the thanks of the meeting be given to those ladies and gentlemen who have presented donations and books to the institution within the last halt' ) ear." , JAmEs liv LEI/ briefly seconded this, which was unani mously carried. Mr. GEO. MAXWELL said they had heard a very gratifying account of the progress of the institution. Theyinust recollect that it was eminently indebted to the gentlemen who had raised it to its present state. He would move "that the thanks of the meeting be given to the treasurer, Mr. Christopher Hind Jone , , to the president and vice•piesments, for the skilful and success ful management of the affairs of the institution during the period th have bad them under their care." r.. CROSBY briefly seconded the resolution, which was car ried unanimously. The SECRETA k v then read the names of the president, vice presidents, and the committee for the ensuing year. President, Mr. Janata Mullineux; vice-inesidento Mr. gichaid VaughaS