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THE NATIONAL REGISTER

sent moment as one of great peril, but still he thought
England ought to have a commanding attitude. If the
courts were to send forth armed forces, as they were now
doing, he felt assured that England was not safe. He
concluded with moving, as an amendment, that the house
go into a committee on the state of the nation, as eon-
elected with events now passing in Europe.
The Marquis of LONDONDERRY observed, that,
when such a motion was brought forward, he knew con-
siderable latitude was allowed; but he thought lie could
nut fairly be called into a general discussion of the state of
Europe. He had come shown expecting to find himself in
a committee of economy—but, instead of this, it was
'Heed something like a charge that he had not put the
country in a cot 1111 l meeting attitude. Instead of cutting
ornaments, it now appeared they ought to be prepared to
aaginent them. He certainly insist decline entering into
that discussion which it was desired to provoke ; but he
hoped the gentlemen opposite would engage themselves in
discussing what had really happened, not of examining
possibilities, or rather impossibilities.—(llear.) As to the
advance of the Russians, they appeared in consequence
f the request of Austria ; but lie repeated, that he saw
nothing in the conduct of those powers which would war-
rant the remotest suspicion that they had the desire of
intertwining the world, attrilinted to them. He thought
the object of this country ought to he peace.
Sri R. WILSON said, there was too much reason to
believe that the noble marquis and his colleagues had
viewed with satisfaction the events in Naples; that they
were pleased with the overthrew of the constitution
raked by the people. The events at Naples were indeed
calamitous; but there was no reason to despair—if Naples
past, the past might lie vindicated, and the future se-
cured. He did not despair; there was reason for it.—
The Austrians knew that they were in possession of a
volcano ; they feared the lames. Scaffolds and gibbets
were called in aid. Besides, how many Austrians were
required to keep Naples in awe? At least 60,000 men....
There most he bo,ooo to watch Greece—therefore Anis.
tri a had no reason to
After some further remarks, the amendment was pot,
and negatived without a division.
NAVY ESTIMATES.—The hollse then resolved itself into
a committee of supply, the navy estimates being referred
to their consideration.
Sir G. WARREN DER entered into some detail of the
items constituting the estimates. Upon the item for
granting 71,0001. fur the Admiralty board,
Mr. BERNAL proposed, as an amendment, to substi-
tote 60,0001. bast afterwards, at the suggestion of Mr.
Home, proposed 68,0001.
A long conversation took place on this proposition; the
amendment was supported by Sir J. Yoe k, Mr. HUM!,
Mr. Creevey, Mr. %Varre, and others; and opposed by
by Sir G. Warrender, Mr. Croker and others.
Al r. CHOKER defended at considerable length the pre-
sent constitution of the Board of Admiralty, and con-
tended that the additional lords were necessary.
The gallery was then, after sonic observations from Sir
Francis °mummy, who spoke amidst loud cries of ques-
tion, but declared that lie had pledged himself to speak,
and speak lie would. He defended the paymasters, who
he said had a most laborious ditty to perform. The cries
of question here became so loud that the lion. member
was compelled to sit down,.and the gallery was cleared
for • division on Mr. Bernal's amendment, which went to
redace the salary of the first lord Isom 50001. to 20001.—
The numliers were, for the amendineut,77 —for the orig—
nal sum, 115,—majority SS.
A second division then took place, on a proposition to
reduce the salary of the first lord 10001. On this question
the numbers were, for the amendment, 55—for the origi-
nal motion, 118—majority 68.
The following votes were then passed without divisions:-
3/3,9241. Is. W. for defraying salaries and contingencies in
the Navy pay-ollice, for 1821. 75,5291.185. 6d. for defray-
ing the salaries and contingencies of the Navy paymffice,
for 1821. 45,5881. fur the Victualling office, and 28,7311.
for Deptford yard. which were agreed to lifter a short coil- 1
versus . 29,80441. for Woolwich yard. 35,4381. for
Chatham yard. 24,0181. for Siteerness yard. 49,1251. for
Portsmouth yard. 43,5281. for Plymouth yard. 10,4251.
for the Oatports. 43,6261. for the payment of officers its
the foreign yards, vs hich after a few words from 11r. Hume,
the Chancellor of the Ezchequer. Mr. Smith, Sir G. Cock-
burne, the resolution was agreed so.
It was then proposed that 59,9071. I Is. 6.1. be granted for
the vicimilling yards—
Mr. !JUNI objected to this item and moved as an emend-
mem, that the Chairman do report progress and ask leave
to sit again.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCH EQU ER said he had
no objection to reporting progress, hut he wished that one
or two other resolutions, to which no objection was likely
to be made, sl Id tie passed.
Ile then moved, that 1,000,9001. should be granted to
defray the interest of Lactiequer and Irish Treasury bills.—
This wasagreed to.
Another resolution was also agreed to for 200,0001., being
the tenth par t of 29 millions, standing ill the name of the
emnmissioners for paying oil the national debt.—Agreed to.
The Chairman then left the Chair, and the house having
remmed, the report was ordered to be received on Monday.
1 he other orders of the day were theu disposed of, and
the heroic adjourned.

Sittings appointed in Middlesex and London, be-
fore the Hight Hon. Sir R. Dallas, Kt., Lord Chief
Justice. of his Majesty's Court of Common Pleas, at
Westminster, in and after Easter Term, 1821.
IN TERM.
MIDDLESEX. LONDON.
'I hursday Maylo 1 Friday May II
Thursday — 17 Friday ls
Thursday — 24 I
Friday 25
Tuesday — 2'2 Wednesday 3O
• AFTER TERM
Tuesday

The bridge of Auriac (Lower Pyrenees), lately
gave way under the weight of a waggon, and mer-
chandize to a considerable amount fell into the
stream. The waggoner saved his life with great
difficulty, but the horses were drowned. Nearly
all tLe goods have been got out, and the loss is not
so great as was supposed. Among the property
most injured are several precious pictures sent from
Paris. •

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Anniversary Meeting of this Society was held
yesterday at the large hall of the Freemasons' Tavern,
which was filled to a degree that had never before been
witnessed there. There were upwards of 2,000 persons

present.
Lord GAMBIER was unanimously called to the chair.
Mr. PRATT, the Secretary of the Society, read the
Annual Report, which stated, at great length, the suc-
cess of the missions in all the various parts of the world
to which missionaries have been sent, particularly in
India and Africa. The report also stated the funds of
the society for the last year at 34,0001. and its expentli.
tore at 36,0001. and recommended the most strenuous
exertions for the promotion of Christianity among the
Heathens, of which there was, by means of the Society,
the most encouraging prospect of success.
Lord LARTON timed that the report of the committee
should be approved of and received. His Lordship con-
gratulated the meeting or the great success of their
labours in the best of all causes, and stated, that in Ire.
land, where he resided, and had the honour of being
President of the Auxiliary Society, the same spirit pre.
vailed of making known to all their benighted brethren
of mankind in every region the knowledge of the Gospel
of peace and love.
The Rev. Mr. TaLaor seconded the motion with
similar observations on the greatness of the benefits
arising from the labours of the society.
The Rev. Mr. Joist.r., who had lately returned from
a mission on the coast of the Mediterranean, gave a de-
tailed and animated account of the progress of the Gospel
in all the countries he had visited. He stated what he
said must be considered a most providential discovery
that had been lately made, which was, that the native
language of the Island of Malta was the language of all
the northern countries of Africa. By translating the
Scriptures therefore into the Maltese tongue, it was pre-
pared for circulation amongst millions or the inhabitants
of that vast benighted and much injured portion of the
earth. Another fact, which took place at Malta, was
highly gratifying to hear. The missionaries were appre-
hensive of meeting some obstruction to the diffusion o f
the Scriptures, from Roman Catholics settled in those
countries, and in Malta, where they had established a
school, some Catholics objected to the introduction of
Srcipture lessons; a secretary of the society went to
Rome, for the purpose of getting permission to have the
lessons used, and he returned not only with permission
for their use, but with the lessons actually printed for
the purpose, at the College of Propaganda. A very
pious and learned person who had been employed by the
society to translate the New Testament into Arabic, had
informed him, that when he came to the Epistle of St.
Peter, considering that he was the Apostle of the See of
Rome, he offered up his prayers to
the work, and to enable him to perform it in the best
manner, but when he had concluded the translation, he
found that in the course of it he had turned over two
leaves together without perceiving it, which led him to
conclude that St. Peter either had not heard his prayer.
or did not much relish the work. Mr. J. said, he took
occasion to recomuiend to the pious translator to address
his future prayers to him who is the hearer of all prayer,
and he had reason to believe that the recommendation
would not be in vain. Mr. J. concluded by declaring
his conviction, that diffusing the Bible would be found
the best means of civilizing the whole continent of
Africa.
The Bishop of GLOUCESTER declared his great satis-
faction at the progress of the Society in the best wider-
takings.
The Rev. Mr. THOMPSON, (who has lately returned
front India), gave a very full account of the success of
the Missionaries in that quarter. where both the Brah-
mins and the people were become ashamed of their
superstitions, which had been. and, no doubt, in many
parts still are, practised to a degree exceeding in horror
any idea we had in this country ever formed of them.
The burning of widows, for instance, it was in this
country supposed, only took place amongst the rich. and
was always voluntary ' • the contrary, however, of both
those opinions he had himself witnessed. In the first
instance, the woman and her family were so poor, as t.
be unable to purchase a sufficient quantity of fuel to
consume her, without subjecting her to lingering tor-
ments, and he had without effect interfered with the
Brahmin in the little pile provided, from which he could
see hanging built tier limbs and the limbs of her dead
husband, to whom she was tied. In the other instance,
the woman misted with all her power, and it was not
till she fainted from the effect of her struggles that she
was tied and laid on the pile. Bat the Bible there was
every reason to hope would soon put an end for ever to
such abomination. Indeed, one person of eminence in
India had told the Missionaries that they were not
wanted ; that the Indians were converting themselves ;
but another person of greater eminence (we conceive he
alluded to the Marquis of Hastings) had given them the
greatest encouragement to continue their labours. as-
suring them that all India would soon burst forth with
the love of Christianity.
The usual votes of thanks, &c. were carried unani-
mously, and the Meeting separated with the most evi-
dent gratification at the proceedings that had taken
place.

The child of the Portuguese consul at Bristol, ac-
cidentally gained access to a brace of pistols usually
kept carefully Inc* up ; and whilst playing with
them, one which proved to be loaded, it went off,
and the ball unfortunately lodged in her right cheek.
It has since been extracted, and the child is likely
to recover.
It is said that General the Earl of Chatham is
about to visit his Government at Gibraltar (in which
appointment he succeeded the late Duke of Kent),
and that the Active will take him to that place.