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London, England, 1826-07-24 00:00:00

THE BRITISH PRESS.

very animated controversy, which took its origin from the
dissension between the London and Edinburgh Bible
Societies, on the subject of the Apocrypha. A pamphlet
has been published on this question by Mr. HALDANE,
containing very severe attictures on the agents of the Bible
Society, who are accused of holding principles very diffe-

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rent from those which that Institution ostensibly propa-
gates. For our parts, instead of blaming the tolerant spirit
of the Directors of these Institutions, we hail it as an

omen of the approach of a period when bigotry shall dis-
appear entirely. We detest chat sour and exclusive system
which admits of no compromise on doctrinal points—whioli
erects the canons of biblical criticism into edicts of divine

authority, and declares that all are damned who presume
to believe that God, before a certain periled, could possibly
speak another language besides the Hebrew ; for such is the
absurd point on which the Apocryphal controversy turns.
We rejoice to see that the great names in Church and State
which grace the lists of the Bible Society, arc not to he
'prostituted to give weight to scruples, which we cannot but
consider to be as impious as they arc ill-judged. The
great object of such societies should be to spread the prin-
ciples of mutual tole-ante and universal benevolence, and
if any other principles should ever influence them, they
must expect to be ranked in the same class with the Jesuits
,and Popish missionaries.

CITY, SIT ÜBDAY EVE X ISO.
The Funds to-clay have displayed some activity, the
Bulls and the Bears having by turns had the advantage in
their favour. Consols varied from 771 to 76;, and 77,
both for Money and for the Account. Great exertions
were made-in the early part of the day, when they reached
the maximum ; the after operations, however, of the con-
tending party were sufficiently successful, so as to bring
them down to the level of yesterday. The plentiful supply
of money has brought Exchequer Bills up to 15s. pre-
mium, while in the market not more than one per cent.
can be obtained on stock, and out of it not above three on
good security. Money stock is very scarce. India Bonds
have advanced from 17s. to a guinea, and a considerable
activity has displayed itself as regards this species of secu-
rity. Bank Stock has deflined another 1 per cent., being
now at 1981. Various reasons are assigned for this depre-
ciation; the principal one of which is, that there is a con-
siderable difference of opinion among the Directors as to
the Branch Bank system, and of the operations to be
brought into action by the establishment of them. Scrip
has advanced from if discount to par. The price of Con-
sols for Money and the Account being the same, it is fair
to suppose that they are expected to recede rather than
advance during the present and ensuing month.
In the Foreign Market there was some excitement as to
Colombian Bonds, in consequence of a supposition enter-
tained yesterday that his Majesty's ship Tweed had arrived
in the Channel from Tampico, with the dividends on board.
No confirmation of this fact, however, transpired to-day,
and these letters, it is supposed, originally destined for the
Tweed, came by some other vessel. This circumstance
gave the depreasionista the opportunity of promulgating a
tepart that accounts of an unfavourable nature had been
received ; this, however, only produced a momentary
effect, they went down to 314, but afterwards rallied to
34, and finally suffered a slight attack, and left off at
33. Mexican, though not subject to so much variation,
displayed a little, and cldsed at 471. Northern Securities
are very steady ; some transactions to a large amount were
done in Russian, at 801,, and...they may be quoted at Jbe
close of the day at 801. The express from Pasts Alba
nonnces no variation to have taken place in French ROMS,
which are at 90f. 2.5 e.

There is little or nothing doing in Mine Shares, and con-
sequently they do not call for any particular remark.
The accounts fin the manufacturing districts to-day
do not add any important particulars to those already re-
ceived. The master manufacturers soe looking with in-
tense anxiety to the deliberations of the Cabinet Council,
as to what may result on the subject ot• assistance, and if
determined on, how to be afforded. The noble donations,
in the way of charity, which have been subscribed, do
honour to the nation, and doubtless have alleviated much
distress; but relief to any extent, at least in respect to
time, can only be given in the shape of employment, even
though that employment should be for a limited number of
hours per day, and the wages of course but proportionate
to the labour so afforded. Assistance so given would be
compatible with the best interests of society, while that
from public subscription and the poor rates, afforded to
idleness, though not voluntary, can only tend to foster
feelings of indifference and demorsAiSAtidn in those to
whom it is extended. On every, iherefore, it is
desirable, that if national relief if allieded, it should he
only given in return for labour; though, upon principle,
it would be better that it should proceed from other funds
rather than from those, of the public n easury.

Despatches have been received at the Foreign Office
from his Excellency Sir Charles Stuart, who arrived at
Lisbon on tit:: 7th inst. from Rio Janeiro, in his Majesty's
ship Diamond. Thew: despatches, with others from Vice-
Admiral Lord Aurelius B'auclerk for the Admiralty, were
brought home in his Majesty's brig Leveret, which arrived
at Falmouth on the 20th inst. Ilis Excellency landed in
perfect health, and immediately proceeded to pay his re-
spects, and to deliver the important documents with which
be was entrusted by the Emperor of_ate Brazils, to Lb*
Princess Wpm. His Majestyilinip Ocean had returned
to Lisbon from a cruise.

The' Flanders Mail brings accounts from St. Petersburgh
of the 3d inst. It is stated in them that the troops in
Caucasus continue to act successfully against the moun-
taineer insurgents, who, however, defend themselves with
great bravery.
The following is an extract of a private letter from
Brussels :

8EU99E1.11, JULY 111.
What I stated in one of my former letters, about an approach-
ing reconciliation between the Government of the NethieriaLds and
the Papal See, gains more and more credit. The Count de Cellos.
Member of the second Chamber of the States-General, and formerly
Prefect of Napoleon at Amsterdam, set nut last spring in rather a
sudden manner for Italy. It was then said he was charged with a
tread mission to Rome ; and this rumour gained ground, though
it was contradicted by some papers. Now, on a sudden. M. de
Cellos is come back from Italy. and instead of going to sec his fa-
mily in these provinces, he arrives first at the Hague, and stays
there, ineroghito, several days. Hi* return is immediately followed
by the removal of the Director4lsneral of the Catholic religion,
M. Garbeau, who had drawn upon himself the hatred of the Papal
See, of the priests, and of a great many Catholics of this country,
by his severe measures against them, anti Icy the publication of his
famous letter addressed to the Archbishop of Mechlin. This
functionary is to be united to the Home Department, at the head of
which will be a new Chief, whom some persons believe to be the
very M. de Celles, who, according to a Dutch paper, has brought
home in his pocket the concordat he concluded there.
Another proof that these rumours are fsefrom being ill-grounded
is, the positive news that the King of the Netherlands has assign. a
the sum of 20,000 guilders for the re-construction of the basilisk of
St. Paul at Rome, destroyed by fire some years ego. It is a fact,
that all negotiations with the Court of Rome must begin with a
present, and his Maiesty has very wisely ached this opportunity to
conform himself to this custom, without at the same tune exposing
himself to any reproach for so ing.
One of our papers, the Coro rier de Pays Bar, compares Lord
Cochrane to Lord Nelson, and gives the preference to the former.
Ile calls him the greatest seensea, the most skilful navigator of
the age; and at the name time the most prudent, subtle, and intre-
pid of all men. Persons who know Lord Cochrane intimately,
say that the author of this article has forgotten 9003 C other tran-
scendent qualities of his Ladship.

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\WINDSOR (SUNDAY), JUI.Y 93.—This morning his
Majesty and suite, and the household, attended divine ser-
vice in the private Chapel in the Royal Lodge, which was
performed by the Dean of Salisbury.
The Duke of York rode out on horseback on Saturday
for a comiderable time.
The Princess Augusta took an airing, on-Saturday morn.
ing, in her carriage and four, and paid a visit to the Doke
of York, at Mr. Greenwood's villa at Broniptott. Iler
Royal Highness also paid another visit to the Royal Duke
yesterday.
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