The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-05-17 00:00:00

NEWFOUNDL.4ND SCHOOL SOCIETY.

Yesterday. the third Annual :fleeting of this Institution was
held at the Freemasons' Tavern. Lord Gwarntoß in the Chair.
The Secretary read the Report for the past year, which gave a
moat gratifying account of the Society's proceedings. The tsl,nd
of Newfoundland was represented to be the oldest and one of the
most important of the British Colonies. It was discovered
and annexed to the crown of England in the reign of
Ilenry VII. by the celenrated navigators Sir John Cabot and his
son Sebastian ; to the latter of whom the discovery of America
seemed justly due. The fisheye. of Newfoundland, and the
extensive commerce connected with them, had for centuries
past greatly contributed to the national wealth, and, as affording
an excellent nursery for seamen, had proved, in no small
degree, one cause of the ascendancy of the British maritime
power. Unfortunately, until the formation of this Society, the
moral condition of Cie Colony had been wholly neglected, and die
greatest barbarity existed, not only amongst the aboriginal inhabi-
tants, but likewise amongst the European community, who from
time to time had emigrated from the different countries of Europe.
According to a recent census, the population was estimated to ex-
ceed 90,000 souls, moat of whom, either themselves or their ances-
tors, were emigrants from the Western parts of England, or
from Scotland or Ireland, and are now scattered along a sinuous
shore of six hundred and twenty-six miles in extent, for whose
instruction very inadequate means had been previously pre.
vit!ed. ''he system adopted by the Society was as closely in comm.
nonce with the plan of Dr. Bell as possible, and the gr. rest care
had been taken to avoid giving offence by the inculeatmn of any
particular tenets; but It had hitherto acted on the broad prin iple of
teaching the Christian religion from scriptural precepts. l,irants of
land have been made by his Majesty's Government for the building
of schools, together with the sum of 600 f. in advance towards de.
fraying the expense of building a central establishment, and an
annual grant of 1001. as a salary for the master. The very best
effects have attended the Society's labours, and the strongest desire
has been manifested by the people for the establishment of schools
in those places not already provided for. Six stations have been
already taken, and upwards of 1,000 persor 5, aniot g t whom are
many adults, are now receiving instruction.
Several excellent speeches were made, the usual routine resolu-
tions were adopted, and, after thanks being voted to the Chairman,
considerablea collection was made at the doors, and the meeting
broke up.

Mr. Liddell's reception at North Shields, on Monday
last, was quite enthusiastic. The Hon. Gentleman ad-
dressed the freeholders at the George Inn, at great length,
chiefly with a view to explain his intentions and views
with regard to the Catholics.
Lord Ilowick, we understand, is now finishing his
canvass for Northumberland : his Lordship arrived from
London a few days ago. His friends speak sanguinely of
his success. —Durham County Adeerther.

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