The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
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DISHVISIMENTS.
To Missionaries . 23,D07 13 1
To the netninaries . - 1.u82 1 7
To Publications . 1.213 8 11
Rent, Taxes, and Miscellaneous Charges - 3,722 3 1

Balance in Treasurer's hands

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The Rev. Dr. BOGUE. in moving that the repents which had
been read should be received and approved, congratulated the
Society on the benefits that its efforts were conferring throughout
the habitable world, by inculcating the knowledge of the means of
eternal life. He congratulated them also on the harmoev that
existed between Christians of all tienotininatior.s concerneclin so
pious a cause, whether of the Established Church, 3lethoslists, or
Presbyterians, as they all adhered to the fundamental principles of
the Gospel. The Report which had been re.ul gave the most
cheering prospects of the ultimate success of the Society, as it was
annually increasing both in numbers and benevolence. lle con—
cluded by expressing a hope that the glorious cause of the Redeemer
would shortly triumph throughout the world.
'the Rev. Jour CLAYTON, jun. seconded the motion. Among
other matters, he observed, that, since their last anniversary, one
of their most valuable and efficient missionaries had perished; and.
cold and callous must be that heart, that could have heard of the
unmerited sufferings of that virtuous man. as detailed in the Re.
port, without feelings of the deepest emotion. His persecuted
spirit bad been at length dtiven to the grave by the pitiless norm,
and, he had no doubt, had found a haven in the bosom of his
Saviour. His fortitude under of had left then* an example
which they would do well to imitate, if ever they should unfOrtu-
nately be placed in such a trying situation; but he trusted, that,
while discussing the manner of his death. no sentiment would be
uttered within those walls not sanctioned and approved by the
relic ion of Jesus, and that the only retaliation which would be
itithrted on their enemies, would be Sy a review of their efforts in
disseminating the blessings of thaereligion„ and in accelerating the
i arrival of those days in winch it should be universally received.
The Rev. J. JULIAN, in moving the third Resolution, frankly
acknowledged his inability to do justice its the subject, but still he
would not concede that there was a person who heard him, who
was more zealous in his wishes for the preverity of the ends of the
Society. lie did indeed sympathise with the friends of the de-
parted inisaionary ; and he admired the noble and chrietian-like
spirit which he evinced under the heavy burden of imprisonment.
The Rev. tientlen.an very happily like-wed the Scriptures to the
will of lied—the whole world being the legatees, and the ministers
of the liospel the executors, who were bound by oath to the faith.
ful fulfilment of their trust, until the legacy was all paid off, which
could not be until the whole universe was made acquainted with
the blessings of salvation.
J. litoresiuwoarit, Esq. 31.1'. seconded the Resolution. Ile
stated that he should not make any allusion to the conduct that
had been adopted with regard to Mr. Smith, as the time would
shortly arrive when he should have to give hie vote as a judge on
that point, and therefore he should forbear from now adverting to
it. lie congratulated the Soviets us the success that had
attended the hsbourx of the missionaries wherever they had bent
i too action.

The iloa. Iim•TIST NOEL said, that in moving a molution ex.
pre.sive of the sympathy telt by that Society in the fate of 31r.Sto it h,
he tiered that he had undertaken a task to which he was totclly
inadequate. The lion. Gentleman hoped he should be enabled to
approach the iwinful subject, without Indulging in any angry
or passionate enemas, as he altogether disclaimed them, yet
lie could not help feeling pity toe those unhappy man who
had conducted that martyr to his death. The lion. Gentle-
man here read from the tainted account of the triad a detail of the
inlezre.s 21 :he ic.lurrectiou at D.inetcts, acd coaakited the cit.

Ideate on which Mr. Smith was convicted, impugning also the'
limmA of the tribunal Wore whom he was tried, for the exami-
!nielOn of such oftener., where the civil authorities were established,
• having full cognizance and jurisdiction over such matters. The
lion. cnileinan concluded a most eloquent and forcible appal to
the Socitty, to spare no efforts for obtaining a reversal of the
sentence passed upon him, as, though it was too late for him to
reap any advantai,e froin it, yet, for the sake of his *idol, and
family, it ought in justice to take place, and he was of opinion
that every thing might be expected from the liberality of the
British Legislinure.
The Rev. Ih. %VaiinLaw seconded the resolution.
The Res. Hr. ST LER movell a vote of thank. to those ladies
whose benevolent exertions had been put forth to forward the ob..
jerts of the Societe.
The Rev. Mr. It'ixo seconded the motion.
The thanks of the Meeting were then voted to J. ll. Martin, Esq.
for his conduct in the ('stair.
The CHAIUMAN Itt tumor' thanks.
The Meeting then disperse!.
A collection was made at the doott

CITY OF LONDOV SCHOOL OP INSTRUCTIO.V

AND INDUSTRI".

This Institution celebrated its Lida anniversary yesterday at the
London Tavern. Ilbhopagase-street.
His Royal Highness the Duke of York and Albany, Patron of
the Institution. entered the nom about hi:lf-past six, upon which
the gentlemen of his Royal Highness's band struck up " God save
the King," and the Duke was greeted with the most enthusiastic
cheering.
The dinner partook of every delicacy the season afforded, and the
wine was of the most excellent flavour.

As soon as the cloth was removed, the professional gentlemen
present sung in fine style " lieuedieters sit Dive in DJnins skis."
The following toasts were then drunk :
" The King," with four times four. Anthem—" Gud save the
King."
Previous to this toast being given, the children of the Charity
were intrudnred, and ranged themselves at the bottom of the morn.
They joined in singing the national anthem, which had a peculi.
arlv impressive effect.
'• The Royal Finuily"—three times three. Tug" Duke of
York's :Batch." Glee—" Since Harmony deigns."
" The Anny and Nary"—three times three. Song—" Rule
Britannia."

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Seetess to the City of London School of Instruction and In-
dustny"—thn•e times three. Song—" Over the water to Charlie,"
b Mr. Broadhurst

The children, who had retired after " find save the King" had
bean sung. were agnin introduced, preceded by the Stewards
with their wands, each girl having in her hand a specimen of her
labours at the school, and the boys carrying with them the diffennt
fruits of their industry--some with netting, others with sheet. and
others with jackets and trowsers, all manufactured by themselves.
They walked in procession twice round the room, each child stop-
ping for a moment at the chair of the Royal President, who, in the
most condescending manner, noticedevery one of them, the band
playing all the while, One of the girls then stood on the table
opposite to his Royal Highness, and spoke an address ; a little boy
also spoke an address. The children were aferwards placed at the
end of the room, and gave three loud and animating cheers,aftet
which they withdrew to partake of some wine, negus, btsbtits, and
oranges, provided for them by the stewards.
Alderman bow LEV (the President) then yropased—" Health
and long life to their wophy Patron, his Royal Highness the Duke
of York, and thanks to hint for his kind condescension in.presiding
there that day," which was drunk with three times three, and fol.
lowed by the most enthusiastic cheering.
His ROYAL Ric xEss rose, and said that in rising to return
thanks for die honour the company had done him in drinking his
health, he begged to be allowed to express the very sincere gratifi-
cation he had received in the sight presented to him that evening.
This boasted metropolis had litany most excellent institutions. eW-
notated to auract the admiration of the world, but his Royal
Highness knew of none more deserving of support than the one
they were then celebrating. By upholding the thy of London
School of Instruction and industry, they. were combining two most
essential things—they were not only giving the objects of their
bounty the benefits of an education in the common rudiments of
reading and writing, but they were bringing them op in their own
walk of lila ; they were not training them tor things higher than
their station in society warranted, but were pursuing that wise
course which was calculated to produce many good and valuable
members of Society. His Royal Highness then repeated h
thanks to the company, and expedited his most cordial good
wishes for the prosperity of the institution.
The Honorary SeCTelary, THOMAS SArsogits, Esq. then sad
the report, by. which it appeared, that, during the past year, she
boys bad been constantly accustomed to different pursuits of sees
fbi industry. The boys had mode shoes and clothes sufficient ter
themselves and the girls, and an excess besides, that produced •
considerable sum to the funds of the Institution, rod the girls was
no lean actively and profitably employed in the various departments
of needlework. The receipts for toe past yrar, foe the general
fund, amounted to the sum of *W. 17a. 2.1.. and of the repairing
fund Ilk!. 2.s—together tltll. Ifis, 2d., and the payments amounted
to 6441.; leaving a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of
191. ilk. 2d.

. Song—" Scots .ha hae wr Wallace bled." By Dlr. Broadhurst.
J•wss THOMPSON, Esq., in a very appropriate speech, pro-
posed the health of their President, tt George &holey, k.sq.,
Alderman."
Alderman SCHOLEV returned thanks.

Song— • Lapta:n Wattle." By Ur. /421/HUM.
TO:121—"1 he Lord Bishop of Chester, and success to his ever.
thou en Sunday aene• - •
Several toasts were then giten, and drank with touch warmth;
after which, the health of Mr. Bolland was proposed by Mr.
Sheriff Whittaker, who complimented the gentleman as being one
of the most worthy members of that highly respectable class of
men who formed the English Bar.
' .Me. HOLLAND, in returning thanks, said, that he felt the cotn-
pitmen* was paid rather to that Bar to which he had the honotir
to belong, than to himself, who was but a very humble individual
of that high and honourable profession. lie said he was the
Steward of the Liberty in which the school was situate, and should,
whether Steward or not, do all in his power to promote so laudable
and lamellae' an Institution. In the name of that Bar. of which
be was so humble a representative. he begged to return thanks for
the honour contrived on it, by the allusion mad@ in the toast.
Mr. 2•AUN DE us, the Honorary Secretary, said, that two gentle-
men of the Bar had volunteered their services as Stewards for the

year ensuing.
(;lee—" Good Subjects."
" The Honorary Secretary, Mr. Thomas Saunders," was drunk
with unbounded applause; and the Worthy Gentleman, in return-
ing thanks, asked was it possible, that, when they saw his Royal
Highness bestowing an ninth of his tinie in supporting institutions
like these, they could be backward in promoting that Charity which
had for its object not only the immediate goad of the children them.
selves, hut eventually the good of society?
The Duke of You* then rose, and proposed the health of the
' Stewards of the day, aria many thanks for their services on that
occasion.— Three times three.
Mr. Rot. LAND returned thanks. He said it was a noble thing
to have the Heir Presumptive presiding over such *meeting as that,
and when he considered that his lloyal Highness's brother, the,
Duke of Sussex, was then engaged in a similar philanthropic duty
at the room just opposite (being the City of London Tavern, where'
his Royal Highness was attending Quern Charlotte's Lying-in
Charity), be couhl not help feeling proud, as an Englishman, at
the distinguiahed privilege he thus enjoyed above those of any other
country.
His Royal Highnerw then retired amidst the most enthusiastic
shouts of the company, and 11r. Holland was called to the Chair,
and the festivity of die evening wa, continued to a Lite hour.

WINDSOR, THURSDAY, MAY 13.—The King left the
Royal Castle this afternoon in his carriage, drawn by four
tine hay horses, for the purpose of taking an airing. Ilia
Majesty proceeded up the Long-walk to the Royal Lodge,
where the Kiagidighted, and spent some time in insikvt-
ing the various Tuiprovements guing on, and returned to
the Castle to dinner.

The Duchess of Clarence paid a visit yesterday to the
Duchess of Kent, at her residence at Kensington.

It is reported that an Express has been received In
town, with intelligence that " the Spanish Government
has got two millions at Paris, and are fitting out an expe-1
dition for South America: the ships are named." In
addition to the above, we understand that the Ex-Emperor
of Mexico has started from this country very secretly—it
is supposed for Mexico.—Star.
A letter from Buenos Ayres mentions that the Govern-
meat was forming a settlement at Port Louis. one of the
Falkland Islands. and that 100 settlers had already gone
there, and inure were preparing to follow their.. This
settlement may prove eventually very useful to vessels
bound round rape llorn.

THE GREAT RaWING MATCH.—The successful tor-
miadtion yesterday of the great match from Oxford to lAnuion
is the theme of conversation amongst the lovers of aquatic
sport.. The betting was nearly 2 to I against the perform:nice,
and it wss calculated that great delays would be experienced by
the rowers at the ditrereut locks; but such were the excellent
preparations made to avoid this impediment that little time was
lost. Application was made by Own Short and his friends to
the Commissioners of the locks between London and Oxford,
for their assistance in clearing the bells and pans. and supplying
plenty of water as they passed through. This was readily
granted; and by the arrangements made by the Commissioners,
at least half an hour was gained by the rowers. Captain S.. we
understand, has won upwards of 1,000/. by the result of the match.
The wind was unfa‘ouratde to the rowers, who declared. that
had it been with them they should have reached AVestmir.stor.
bridge nearly half an boor before the actual time of their arrival.
We arc happy to learn that, though greatly exhausted, they are
not likely to aufli.r any serious consequences from their exertions.

COEN EXCHANGE. MAT 11
We have not to note any material variation in the prices of any
description of Grain this morning; nuked, scarcely any buk.i:h.as
was done, as much uncertainty still remains in the uniiids of the
' burets as to the opening of the Ports this month for Wheat. Oat.s
and !Miley, though we much doubt *11.:11::. the of
Clint ortiac pyrrAitted them.

rotrltTlf ItlrPoßr
FROM THE SELRcT COMMITTEE ON ARTISANS
NAD MACHINERY.

We consider these reports as valuable Institutes in the
science of p.ulitical groooney, as applied to the subjects to
which they relate—to ARTISAN! Slid MACNINLAT•Iptot
but of late that Parliament has set itself fairly to gra
with the difficulties connected with the operations of trade
and commerce, slid the public are greatly indebted to the
S:leet Committee, whose fourth report is now before us, for
the intelligence with which they have conducted their
inquiries, and the persevering attention they have devoted
to them. It commences with a very interesting examine.
lion, as to the effects of the law against the combination of
workmen.

JOSEPH HUMP, Esu. rx rut Clara.
Alf. Henry Dawson, Mr. John Mottershead, Mt. Charles
thayson, Mt. Robeit Russell, Mr. John Wilson, Mr. Robert
Clark, Mr. Catlett Smith, Mr. Thomas Royden, Mr. John Wil-
soo„,jun., and Mr. Richard Haseldtm, called in and stemmed.
K hat business arc you all ice ?—Master shipwrights in Liver.
pool.
How long have you been in business in Liverpool ?—From four
Ito twenty-seven years.
What ate the effects of the law against combinations of the Work-
men, so far as it prohibits their combining to regulate their wages,
or their hours of working ?—We have neter carried into effect any
measure against the men, with the exception _of merely applying to
the Magistrates ; and we hare found it so difikult to obi= redress,
ticst, generally speaking, the men hare obtained their purposes, in
spite of our exertions against them.
Do you mean to say that the laws which Cabal to prevent men
combining. have not been sufficient fur the purposes fro which they
*ere intended ?-IVc hare firaud them mot to be so.
You state that you have applied to the Magimistes t what has
been your ordinary mode of application ?.—sevcral of tY have Op-
plied, and the result has been generally, that the men have es-
caped with impunity ; the aggressions they have rowsmitted have
been frequent, and, from some cause or other, they hate gene-
rally succeeded in obtaining whatever they undertook sod welded.
(lave you net carried before the Mayor evident' of the acts of
which you had to complain ?—We have.
il'hy has not roil evidence been sufficient to led to comdetion ?
—Possibly the Magistracy might conceive the evidence not sue-
deal, alai there might he some boatsidedmeassi the ”re with, Men
to prevent such explanations as were necessary. Ire hove fat a
good deal of delicacy in even applying to lbe Magistracy, for fear
of the men themselyee.
To your own knowledge, has much lathhidadoo been applied to
the Magistrates P—Wedo net know that it has to the Magistrates
themselves ; but, oo a recent OA:3AM, we offered to place in the
hands crow Chief Magistrate a hundred guineas, foe the purpose
of his offering a Truant for the apprehension of individuela who
had been guilty of maltreating seine of our men ; and his legal ads
visor, Me. "Eopham, was mantling in the Mayor's private room at
the time, and advised the Mayor that he thought he bad better not
interfete,--drot we ought to do it ourselves ; that they were a fro-
tnidettlebolly, or something of that kind.
M bat was .the cause to which you allude ?—ft was an attack
which had been made on the sawyers belonging to two or three of
our col erns. _

Are you able to state what was the allt gemsnd of the at-
tack P—We advertbied fur sawyers ; and numerous applica-
tions Roan different labouring clime', oat oared to the trade.
Do you uinin of Liverpool. or the country nand 1,--Of the coun-
try round i who had been millwrights, and pantie of other ocrups-
tions, accustomed to sating I we were very glad to give °e-
-1 cupstion under our circumstances, and thaw people ob-
noxious to the Liverpool sawyers, and they took cycry op iity
to maltreat them.

Whirr were the eireumetenees to which you *Dude, which ib-
duced you to advertise for moon?—ln the month of September,' I
think it was, we had a values omize, a copy of which we can put
in, from the movers.
The witness delircred in the same, which was read at follows :
" Liverpool, 2.5 th August, Gat
" To the Ship.buildera of Liverpool.
" Gentlemen,
" We intend to have an advancement in the priers of sawing,
and to commence on 31onday, the Ist of September next, lied.—
Prices as follow% :--

For day wages per week, per pair .12 8 0
For all English timber and pitch pine. per 100 feet U 4 2
Far Qnebee oak and American dm, per lOU feet U 4 6
For Aftiran oak ea ulna
Fee working In wet dock, or graying dock, the same
wages at carpenters.
For red or yellow pine, per 100 fret . 0 2
For white pine, per 100 feet . . 0 3 0
•• This front your übtdirnt and humble warrants.
" Ship Sawyers of Liverpool.•"

This advancement was resisted on the pan of the ship-
builders ; but after some time, an arrangement took placr,
under which the workmen resumed their operations as
usual. In August last, they again became dissatisfied,
and an advance equivalent to about fifteen per cent. was
detnantled, Which being refused, they main struck. The
Committee very properly proceeded to inquire as to the
no by which the workmen are supported duriag the
interval in which they thus throw themselves out of em-
ploAy.
inea
re yen Ake tsrmite hew they wooden& Marsden daring that
time ?-41 useent book woo Awed by lino if our trade, be-
lunging to a sawyer's club, with a statement ot the renduar.ves rc-
ecived from several towns in the kingdom.
Irere they to any gran extent ?—lt was mentioned somewhere
,boat Wt. p...r week that they had received.
Da you toow from what towns principally it cense P—No : the
book leas been lost; we eannot find it at present ' SIAXCHEsTER
they had a good deal from 4 and the fir sawyer*, and the hawse
carpenters subscribed towards the maintenance of the marine
sawyers. during their conflict with us,
What were the day wages at that time ?—Two guineas for a pair
per week.
That two guineas continued till 113• M ?-I'es.
They at wanted what sum?—Two pounds Sight shillings
per week.
Are you aware whether any rite in the price of previa= took
place between 181 b and 11= ?—lf any difference took place, it was
that provisions were cheaper in 1i123 than in 1816.
Did you therefore consider the demand tor art increase unosason-
able ?—We did ; and resisted tlirm sows that principle.
Are they now at work ?—No ; they arc still qr cork, and do out
exhibit the slighiCSi appearance of
How many weeks hate they been off ?—Ever since the first €f
September.
Have you any means of knowing how they are supported at th-
present moment ?-one of the non has stated that het bass family
of live children, sad that be recei.cs Ws. a :era:, but he has not
explained from altat source it comes.
Now, much as we object to any limitations on the price
of labour, and inclined as we are to condemn the eziatiNc
laws for preventing CUMbitldthlßS amen ,e n.orkrnew, as being
not merely unjust in their principle but hostile to their

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object, we are at the same time fully prepared to insist,
that merchant-manufacturers ought to be protected against
' any conspiracy oa the purl of their workmen' to raise the
price of their labour beyond that which the fair return of
profit to their employers will afford. In the natural and
ordinary course of things, the eziAerneies of the workman,
and the necessity of his daily earnings to his daily subsist-
vice, is a sufficient security against such conspiracies happen-
ing very frequently, or their being persisted in to any great
extent. But this principle of reasoniug ceases to apply
when these exigencies reuse to operate ; and they do tease:
to operate when dubs are entered into, and contrilentions
levied, to provide airiest the reasseepeenees of such conspira-
cies et) all who enter into them, and to maintain, without
labour, all thaw who strike meek in any u.auufactory, and
thus put thins in a condition of leaving their masters no
alternative between ruin or compliance. Certain penal
leauetnierita that may Kerma combinations Mos :imported
are indispensable. The nature of those enactments is
another question. They must not be struck off at a heat;
1 they require to be framed with great deliberation ; they
must be penned in the very spit it of jueltx ; they must
I be prompt and efficient in tlitir operation, carrying with
them, at the same time, no severity beyond the occasion.
1 law defeats itself when it attempts to put clown an
offenee by the,sharpitess of its punishment: it thouies the
sympathies on the wrong side, and the public, faithful to
the common feelings of nature, talc part with the offendtr.
1 But in this great commercial kingdom, where orders must
often be supplied by a given day, and where a failure of
!the engagement to execute them may he attended with loss
!ince.culable it is manifest that advantages may be taken
by the worknien to which the masters ought not to be ex-
posed, and the framing such rep/la:tors as shall provide
against it will pcolably occupy the early attention of Par-
Ranson. No workman, we think, should be permitted to
leave his employer under two months notice, or ueh other
!period as may be defined, under a certain penalty ; this
would prevent the perplexity arising from any :sudden
strike, and would afford time to engage new hands. Other
regulations might be devised, simple in themselves, but
effective in their result, to be enforted by penal 'auctions
1 and a summary jurisdiction, which would answer every
lend which the laws could reach, and every attempt to du
more would defeat itself.
The detail presented in the csidence of these very intel-
ligent witnesees, of the riotous end sanguinary. excesses
' committed by those who have continued off wort, are de-
serving of the most serious regard. Their nighty attacks
on these who remained at their employ, and the outrage-
ous extremity to which these assaults were carried, even to
reorder, reflect strongly on the police of Liverpool: in-
deed, from the t‘ithme: here 3iren, wither *. Mayor nor

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