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London, England, 1818-09-02 00:00:00

BALTIC PRODUCE.

Ms, has been in good demand chiefly for arrival, and
471. paid fur July shipment. TALLOW has been in great de-
mand for present delivery, and 10s. per rat. Reliance has
been obtained on last week's prices, via. Y. C.. 885. ou the
spot, and 85s. fur delivery all the yea►.
The following were the trotat ions at St. Petershnrgh 4th
August, 1818, N S :—Y. C. Tallow 195 rbls. Soap du. 185,
White Candle, 185, Hemp 90, Flax 180, Bristles 70, Wheat
32, Rye, 22, Linseed 30 a 36, Put Ash 100 a 102.
About 20,000 chetwerts of oats hive been purchased fur
shipment to England, but the Russia• Government have
thought proper to raise difficulties respecting the expo►tatiuu.

EbtICATION of she LOWER ORDERS.

Continued from our Popes cf yr.flerdop.)
Charles Rattler, F:idy. of Moro-lies-Imo. eiflllthied.
Yon have heard the evialesice of the hest witness; does any
observation occur to you ?—I am not aware of any thing
that mews to me ; I lwg to give in to the Con 111 l Mee a
basealt, put into my hand last Saturday, entitled, %la A Selec-
-111111 from the New ; consisting of Lcsaiins COM..
p.rnsa d from the of the Four Evangelists, or the
Use of Schools, wills the permission of the Most Reverend
Doctor Trov. Polalislaril in Dublin."
1. Dr. i.ov a Piclate in the Cetledlic Church?-11e is
Catholic Archbishop of
Do you know frtim what version of the Scripture,' this
selectuna is made ?—I knoty nothing of the botrnk, only from
a letter from the Rev. William Hales, who is a doctor of
divinity in the Protestant (hunts ; he only says, " I have
seen within a few days • judicious selection of Seripture les-
sonslor the tile of school', where children of different deno-
minations are instructed, lately published in Ireland, by the
permission of the Moat Rev. Dr. Troy ; and you are at 'Marty,
if you choose, to mention my name to the House of Commons
Committee, as of npproveng, it also, and wishing to promote
its eireolatiim in Great Britain as well as in Ireland" Since
I hare been Isere, I havetentlerstoodObat this is a reprint of
Mrs. Trimmer's 'telethon from the Scriptures. Of the Protes-
tant version. I would beg leave to read the following hues
from the preface:—" Every thing above the capacity of
children, or which might lead to disputed questions, I omit-
ted, and the letter of no particular version rigidly adhered
to; it forms au unexceptionable book fur schools where
chiials en of different denomistations arc tustrscted."
When the Rev. Dr. Poyliter, Vicar Apir lobe of the [Au-
dits district, was rxnnined before this Committee, two
years ago, he stated, that Mr. Butler hailmade an inquiry of
him, Whether Roman Catholic paresits mould eomacientioully
send their children to the school ? and Dr. Poyeeter's reply
was," Considering that the reading lessons were to be taken
from the Protestant version of the Scriptures, I answered
Mr. Butler, that he knew that I should net in direct repug-
nance to the constant and universal practice of the Catholic
chnith, were I to appraise of the reading, by Citheilic chil-
dren, in • poblic school, of • amino of the Leered Scrip-
tures emanating (roan a body not in forumuuiun with the
Catholic church;" haw do you reconcile Dr. Puynter's view
of this subject, with what has been staled to the Committee
Upon the present occasion ?-0f course, I can only speak
from conjecture; I apprehend that Dr. Poynter meant the
reading of the Scriptures indiscriminately, nut select por-
tion. of them ; besides there is a Jifferenue between tolera-
tion abd approval.
Doctor reyuter, in answer to • question, whether he
could allow any portions of the Protestant version to be *e-
lected for the use of the Catholic children, said, " No ;"
how do you reconcile this?—lteally, I apprehend that Me-
llor Poynter is the person to explain his own meaning; I
cannot pretend to do it; I did nut hear him give his evi-
dence, nor do I know that I have read it over. 1 cannot un-
dertake to explain what another person says.
Do you know of this a% le et ion, of which you have read the
title, being used in any school, except the one meationea by
Dr. Hales?-1 do not know of any other.
DO you noderatand it to he 'orbited by Catholic or Pro-
testant authority in Dublin )-1 understund it to be printed
by Catholic authority, became it has the name of Doctor
Troy to it, and also the name of a Catholic printer. Further
1 du not know.

ls it printed by Cnilirilies or by Protestants ? I believe it
is published by the Crtholies.

Valerie, 5 die Juni!, 1818.
HENRY BROUGHAM', E. in the Chair.
Johoi Carlill, Esq called in, and examined.

Where do you reside—At Letnau-street, Goodman's-
fields.

Whit is your profession ?—Futirar refiner.
Host many years hare yuu lived in that part of the town ?
Twehe.

Are there many uneducated children of the lower blab in
the east end aal the town ?—A great many. I believe.
Have you ialren say measures In of and to the Irish
children distinctly any instruction ?—We have made au at.
tempt to establish a small school about three months ago.
with a view of giving invtruction to those a Noah, n ; myself
in connexion with other gentlemen, have attempted to irs-
baldish h whoal.

Of what religions denominations do the Committee con-
sist ?—Of religious characters, 1 believe, of every denomina-
tion; it monists of members e( the Establishment. of the
society of Friends relict! Quakers, and of diffet nit denomi-
nations of Dissenters, Methodisis, and others; 1 think uo
questions have been asked of ally.
Du you teach the children any creed or catechism ?—Not
any.
in what books are they instructed?—The Holy Scriptures,
and the spelling cards of the stational society.
Hare you any turor of win ship iii thr school ?—Not any.
Have inn the rates of the pelmet wit► yini!--These are
the rides of the Last I. hiss Irish Free School ;to which is
added, en Addeest to the Public
(They seers detirered in, find read, as Plates :)
EAST LONDON IRISH FREE SCHOOL.

It has Men soften and well observed, that if there he any
one -eircuinstanee which has more than another contributed
to tXIIII this country to the high rank which she holds
among the surrounding nations, it is the acknowledged
superiority which she enjoys in the diffusion of knowledge
among the various classes of society; this is 1111 advati.
Lige which invariably leads to the most beneficial re-
sults. Education, even in its humblest to, m, tends to
'share 110 standard of rule, and to improve the characters
of those who enjoy it ; to excite and diffuse X of OW.
fnl exertions, to increase the energies of the I, and to
bring thesis to bear with ((((( re affect on all the objects of
human pursuit, to meliorate the condition of individuals
and of sticiely, and to promote thee general happiness of
life. Hence it may be confidently anticipated, that every
friend of humanity wi!l ilesila not only to see the benefits
of education widely diffused, but will also co operate
willingly wish any plan by which these objects are
likely so be accomplished. Under the confidence which
such a feeling, iuspiics, the Committee of the East Loudon
Irish Free School now presume to appeal to the public, and
to solicit their attention to the following statement :
The Committee, well acquainted with the district em-
braced by this society, deeply commiserating the state of
ignositnee in which the childreis of the Irish poocare grow.
lug up, are desirous, if possible, to interest the public feel-
ing on this subject, and to attempt to cc move 144 worst of
evils from their poorer neighbouss. With this view they have
taken and fitted up suitable rooms, still appointed a person
(who is •n Irishman) duly eralified, as they cones ive, to
discharge the duties of mash,. That there are already nu-
merous schools is readily admitted; but in the peculiar si-
tuation of this neighbourhood, with • numeeilis popula-
tion, distinguished by peculiar habits, and professing a dif-
ferent faith from their neighbours, the major part of whom
arc in she lowest circuntslatin•s, there can surely exist no
doubt, notwithstanding the massy exec:He'd instoutious al.
ready in existence, bulb as tie the necessity and duty of sup-
potting this; fir this c onvictioss, the Committee, while
they gratefully acknowledge the support they have already
experienced, now appeal so the public, to afford them the
means of realizing those encouraging prospects of useful.
ness which are daily rising before them.
The fonds hitherto at their disposal are inadequate to the
snowsl and permanent expenses of the Institution, leaving
thrice ours pared to liquidate suds as are necessarily connect-
ed with the first establishnicut of "sill new society. Thus
circumstanced, they eanicstly solicit the cooperation and
aid of the friends of education, sensible themselves shut they
cannot employ their influence is more humanity to
iodivi-
duds, or ttttt re patriotism to tln•ir country, than by giving
every assistaisre in their power to tust Outwits such as these,
whose principles are tosequivocal, and whose influence ►s the
must extensive that can be employed in reforming the murals
of maukii..l, soil they doubt nut lint a corresponding semi-
ment in the breasts of others will speedily strength. It their
hands such encourage their "%es Oohs, and that this institu-
tion will inert • ith that cliretiie mud honourable patiorrage
who h has marked the prigiess aucl crowned the efforts of
sAnilar sueretise; sod that nu unworthy fcalitig way limit

Df ILi. et:n111611.1,, Ihry rartr-tly
solicit for sterna:ince of p••r,nnr pr01r,,,-.liff 110
tbohr relit.ion both at tlwo tope,/ •••01nt the ..cloo .1.
A room is opori.led for utrk. awl for 11..4 nsc
Will be °Ford as soon as the. Linda u IR admit.
RULES _ _

I. Thut This inalittition he " The Elst Lon.
don Irish Fier School."
2. That the draign of this lio•litution be to teach seadisig,
writing, soil arithmetic.
3. That all children of five years. of A.;..- and itir.r.ted. he
admissible. . . . .

4. That the only books to he used in the erhool ,hell he
▪ spelling look and the Dole Srriplures, without nose or
comment, and consequently that all creeds, catechisms, aid
tracts, shall be excluded.
5. That the Insblutinit be tinder the direction of Trea-
surer, Secretary, mud Committee of twenty-four
with power to add to their number; and that the Commit-
tee shall appoint the master and all stipendiary tar, it.
6. That every annual subscriber of half a guile a, or
donor of five guineas, be entitled to have one child rot.
*tautly in The school.
7. That every stihscriher of one guinea, or diuser of tca
guineas, be entitled In have three children coustautly m is.:
school ; that all applications for 411:111149i1111 be made to Ike
'waster, and confirmed ur rejected by the Committee at tussle
seat Meeting.
8. That a gencrahneeting of subscribers and hiends thatl
he held annually at sorb tune and place as the Contort ti e
shall appoint; Own a Revolt of the proceedings of glee
past year shall be presented, and a Tress:tier, Ssci.e.;,y,
Null Committee chosen fur the cleating rear.
9. That a Special General Merlin?, in ty be ralliel at the
'request of seven members of the Ceivitniitier, or 21 •114.
scribers, seven days ;nevi tttt s node* beiiig giv.o to tack
subscriber, stating the object of sods mein g.
10. That all order. for the payment of tesubey be ':moll
by the Chairman and Secrete'', whets such tielithil :11C at-
tuned.
11. That the Committee most fur business the first Tues.
'day in every mouth, or oftener, if nerdrot (get menihers
form a quorum) alic will alb* theineelven by tl:e
company, counsel and co•operation of the sever:Li ousiii_
stets of the District, syllabic Catholics, Ep:sculiaiiai.s, ice
Dissenters.
12. That the Treasurer's accounts alitill hr annually to.
dited by two Heathers of the Committee, and squalid at
the watt 'wonting.
Stihecripituns and donations are received by Jos'ina
Charles *HMI, Esq. 103, Whittichapel, Treasurer ; ne ReV.
Shenstone, Mile-cud, Secretary, pro fetsvie:
The school moats are situated in Gno&ti iioB-yard,
Miuories, under the gateway, by Nlr. Brace; Laker.
(1. be continued.)

NAVAL INTELLIGENCk.

PORTWOOTrt, ♦UCUsT 31.

Sailed the Regollls and the Mill'ol2 transitori, CJ,,
tar ; Galen, Tracey, for Roston Vemis, Peek, for Nen.
William, Ne'yce, for ditto anti for Chat
FALMOUTH, AUGUST
Arrived the Chesterfield packet, with a mail limn 31alla,
last from Gibraltar, in fourteen days.
PENZANCE, AUGU,T ?.f).
The Endeavour, Darling, 50 days from
Prince Edward's Island, was spoke with uu the 3041 i July. to
lat. 45.33. N. long. 55.48. W. all welt.
MOUS-It, AUGUST 31.
Arrived off this port, the Cslrdimia, Kobel t,, of thisides,
laud, from Calcutta.
DEAL, AUGIVT r.l

Arrived and sailed for the River, the
well, from Oporto and Zephyr, diown, /p.m Messina for
Grimsby.
Came Jowl) from the River, the Either, for Nll rimy
and sailed with the whole of the outward loontol for their
different destinations.

°RAIFF:IIEN At (ANT 31.
Arrived the Cora, --, front Cab.t ; :••••n,
from Seville; Betsey, Earl, front Dohlito ; Ctillotct,
Talbot, from Calcutta i and Perc(val,
Grenada.

WORTH Stumm, ♦OGUFT 20.

Yesterday morning, while it was blowing, strong, Ili« Ji-
ve, Lemon, of Lynn, lying off Smash Shields. without ,111 r
ballast w, upset, and filled with wnirr. With ihc M5.11d1114.1.
of a number of keels she was this flood weichrd and banal.'
an shore; the next flood she will be afloat It it cspectcd
she has received nu damage, except tii her stores.