The Sun.
London, England, 1830-05-06 00:00:00

DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES.

An official statement has been just published of the ex-
penses incurred for his Majesty's diplomatic service abroad
from 1822 to 1829 inclusive, from which it appears they
were as follow :

In 1822 £186,716 In 1826 X 207,206
1823 193,364 1827 161,002
1824 104,704 1828 190,221
1825 218,930 1829 163613
The expenses of the missions to the New American
States were—

1823 £ 5,177 In 1827 Z 36,450
1824 16,368 1828 26,732
1825 27,009 1829 20,593
1826 16,108

The expenses of the consular establishment were.-..
In 1222 £305,772 In 1826 X 459,632
1823 .332,443 1827 412,859
1824 261,728 1828 407,117
1825 419,637 1848366,004
The total amount of the charge of his Majesty's diplo-
matic service abroad, from the year ending Jan. 5, 18.?2,
to the year ending Jan. 5, 1830, inclusive (and compre-
hending every species of expense), was—
In 1821 £296,769 In 1826 £459,538
1822 .305,772 1827 412,859
1823 .332,4:3 1828 407,117
1824 361,728 1829 366,004
1825 ....418,637

SPORTING-(RECEIVED THIS DAY)

CHESTER RACES, 1830.

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TUESDAY, MAY 4.—His Majesty's Plate of 100 gs,
Thrice round.
Sir T. Stanley's ch. h. May Fly, aged 1
Mr. Applethwaite's ch. c. by Grand Duke, 4 yrs 2
Mr. Yates's b. f'. Beatrice, 4 yrs 0
Mr. Fuller's bl. h. Gamelius, 6 yrs 0
Mr. Webster's br. b. Murillo, 6 yrs 0
Fifteen drawn.
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7 to 4 on 11Iay Fly, and 5 to I agst Grand Duke colt
Horses got off well ; at the two-year-old post Murillo took
the lead and made strung running; at the Castle-pole, se-
cond time round, Beatrice took the lead. At tie winning
chair Grand Duke made a vigorous push, and took the
second place. Alurillo was dead beat. May Fly then took
the lead, but was soon beat off. At the Castle-pole May
Fly and Grand Duke came out, the field being scattered
behind, May Fly winning cleverly by two lengths.
A Sweepstakes of 20 soya. each, for three-year-old fillies,
Bst. 41b. each. Once round and a distance.
Sir T. Stanley's b. 1 sister to Spectre 1
Mr. Critchley's b. f. Brunette 2
Mr. Yates's b. f. Evelina 0
Sir W. Wynne's bl. f. Georgiana
6 to 4 on Sister to Spectre, and 3 to 1 agst Brunette. A
smart race between Brunette and the winner—won cleverly
by a length.
A Free Handicap Stakes of 30 Fors. each, 10 ft. Once
round and a distance.
Sir T. Mostyn's b. f. Sprig, 3 yrq
Mr. Richards's b. c. Allerdale, 4 yrs 2
Sir W. Wynne's ch. c. Sir Walter 4 yrs. 3
Mr. Yates's ch. c. William Tell, 3 yrs 4
Even on Allerdale, 2 to 1 apt Sir Walter, and 3 to 1
apt the winner. Sir Walter took the lead at a slow pace
for the distance. Half a mile from home running com-
menced, and at the distance the race assumed a most beau.-

tiful appearance. The persuaders were freely applied to
all the horses, and Sprig won a severe race by a neck.
Sixty Guineas (clear), the gift of the Members for the City.
Two-mile heats.
Mr. Beardsworth's br. g. Independence 1 I
Mr. Ormsby Gore's br. g. Bundler, 4 yrs 2 2
Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Abel, 4 Srs
Mr. Jackson's b. c. Hazard, 4 yrs 0 0
Mr. Turner's b. c. Navarin, 4 yrs ... 0 0
Sir G. Pigot's b. 1. Fanny Kemble, 3 yrs.
Nine drawn.—First heat won eleverly by a neck, and
the second easy.

BIG BROWN AND PHIL. SAMPSON FOR 400/.
This fight will come off on Tuesday next the II th init.
Sampson is said to be Rauch heavier than at his last appear-
ance in the ring. Dutch Sam and Harry Holt are to second
him. Brown will be most probably attended by his
friend the Ex-champion, Tom Spring. The scene of
action will be known in due time at tLe sporting houses.

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The wild, powerful, and impassioned tale in
the present month's number of Mr. CAMPBELL'S New
Monthly Magazine, entitled " Monos and Daimonos," is
understood to be written by the distinguished author of
"Pelham," who, we are glad to hear, is likely to be a fre-
quent contributor to that popular Miscellany.

A petition has been presented to his MAJESTY,
claiming the titles of " Earl of Annandale and Hartfeil,
Viscount of Annan, Lord Johnstone of Lochwood, Loch-
maben, Moffatdale, and Evandale." The petitioner is
JOHN HENRY GOODINGE JOHNSTONE, Esq., late of Pem-
brake-place, in the county of Middlesex, now of Bon-
nigton Bank, near Edinburgh. His MAsxstr has com-
manded the petition to be forwarded to the House of Lords,
and their Lordships have ordered the same to be considered
by a Committee of Privileges.

The benevolent Mrs. BURCHETT, well known
for her liberality at Brighton, to various Institutions in
Surrey, and elsewhere, who died on the 6th April, and was
buried at Caversham, near Reading, on the 21st ult, has,
among other sums, bequeathed the following, viz :
To the British and Foreign Bible Society. £3,000
To Missionary Societies
2000
In Trust, to her own Chapel, built on her own Estate at
Caversham, at her sole expense, to support a Minister/ 1,500
for ever
Tot
rshirethe Alms Houses of Wootton.under-Edge, Glouces-]
500
To the British and Foreign School, Borough Road 5OO
To the Blind School, St George's Fields lOO
To the Poor of Caversham
100
To the Bath Infirmary for Curing Diseases of the Eye lOO

A project is on foot at Paris, the object of
which is a regular communication between the capital
and St. Petersburgh, in 10 days. The route is thus laid
down :

From Paris to Amsterdam, by land D
2Aiays,
Amsterdam to Hamburg, by steam-boat l%
Hamburg to Lubeck, by land 1
Lubeck to Petersburgh, by steam-boat 4
Allowance for casual delays

10
From London the conveyance to Petersburgh will be, or
rather already is, still quicker, as the steam-boat from
this reaches Hamburg on the third day. Light goods,
such as silks, muslins, and cottons, are forwarded by this
conveyance, in the same way as they have been during the
last seven years, by the steam packets from London to
[Atli. A regular communication by steam between Mar-
seilles and the principal ports of the Mediterranean is also
in contemplation ; and thus a speedy and direct intercourse
will be established both with the north and south of
Europe, between Petersburgh, Copenhagen, Hamburg,
Amsterdam, Paris, Lyons, Marseilles, Leghorn, and
Naples; whilst steam packets from the English Channel
will repair regularly to Lisbon, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Malta,
and Corfu.

WEST COWES, ISLE 07 WIGHT.--Arrived
here on Friday, the English brig Tino, in 112 days from
Prince's Island, Gulf of Guinea, far orders, with a cargo
of ivory, palm oil, &c. The master reports, that while
lying at that place his vessel was boarded by an armed boat
of Spaniards, each wearing a tremendous cutlass. They
drove the master and crew (one of whom was wounded)
into the forecastle, made the scuttle fast, and commenced
the work of plunder, which lasted for several hours. They
then left thebrig, after unfastening the hatch. The next
day the Captain of the Teno applied to the Governor of
,he Nand for protection. The Spanish schooner, from
.which the boat's crew came, being still hovering on the
coast, the Governor sent off a boat, well manned and
trmed, who, with the master and part of the crew of the
Tino, went on board to recover, if possible, the plunder ;
but they were not allowed to go below. The people be•
Imaging to the Tino identified some of the crew that plan-
&red their vessel the previous day.

BRITISH & FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY

The anniversary tru of this Society took
place yes'erday at the Freema‘ons' Tavern. .At air
early hour the room was crowded to excess. We
observed among the persons on the platform the
Bishops of Winche-tor and Chester, Lord Calthorpe
Lord Mount Sandford, the Right Hon. C. Granr,
Mr. Wilberforce, &e. &c.
About half-past eleven o'clock Lord Bexley was
called to the chair. his Lordship then rose, and
expressed his regret that the meeting had been de-
prived by illness of the presence of the Noble Pre-
sident of the British and Foreign Bible Society,
Lord Teignmouth. The meeting must be aware of
the services which the Noble Lord had rendered
them on former anniversaries; but he trusted that
at the next lie would be present to increase the debt
of obligation which they owed to him.
The SECRETARY apologised for the absence of the
Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, which was attri-
buted to indisposition.
The CHAIRMAN also stated that Sir Thomas Dyke
Acland had been prevented, by particular business,
from attending the meeting.
The Report of the Treasurer and Committee for
the last year was then read by the Secretary. It
stated that the receipts of the Society during the
past year had amounted to 84,9821., and that the
expenditure in the same period had been 81,6101.
The number of Bibles distributed during the year
was 434,432. The report further detailed to the
meeting, at some length, the successes which had
attended the exertions of the Society in various
parts of the world, and the important results they
had produced in this country. It concluded with a
list of donations and legacies, in aid of the funds of
the Society, to a very considerable amount.
The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of WINCHES-
TER, in rising to propose that the report be printed,
said that he experienced a sense of extreme respon-
sibility in addressing such an assembly, and in making
the proposition that had devolved upon him. He
considered meetings like the present of no ordinary
character, and thought that all who addressed them
should be impressed with a sense of their beneficial
influence and importance. He was sure that he
shared in the feelings -of all present in regretting the
indisposition of the President ; but rejoiced to hear,
what the meeting had heard, that it was not of a
nature to detain him long from the management of
their affairs. The report that had been read con-
tained so many pleasing facts that he found it diffi-
cult to recall them individually to his mind. He
hardly knew whether he should first revert to the
84,000/. which had been received, to the number of
Bibles which had been distributed, or to the one
hundred and eleven new schools that had been in-
stituted. It would be difficult to say on which of
these accounts they should first return thanks to
the power that had so far favoured their exertions.
One thing he had heard with no small delight—that
twenty youths had been sent by the Pacha of Egypt
to be instructed in the principles of Christianity. He
saw in them the little mustard-seed that was to be
the parent of the great tree. They were not to de-
spise small things, for none could say to what re-
sults they might lead. With no less pleasure he had
heard that the " Englishman's Koran," as it was
designated, had been called for by the Malays.—
Another
fact had been mentioned that he was sure
would give infinite pleasure to all—but one in parti-
cular would rejoice at it—one whose heart must have
thrilled within him at hearing that even slaves had
eagerly desired Bibles.—(Applause.)—The time, he
trusted, was not far distant when they might deliver
over the continents of America to the care and
keeping of Christianity. He congratulated the meet-
ing on acting as they did in harmony with other so-
cieties of a kindred nature—a harmony of divine love
and benevolence. After some further observations
the Rev. Prelate concluded by moving,
" That the report be received, and printed under the
direction of the Committee."

Lord CALTHORPE, in seconding the motion,
agreed with his Right Rev. Friend that the report
presented many subjects of congratulation ; but he
particularly agreed in the satisfaction he had ex-
pressed that the fostering hand of the Society would
be extended to the young Egyptians there spoken
of. He felt that the reports of this and kindred
societies were sources of peculiar blessings to them-
selves. No one could consider the great and stu-
pendous objects which that society aimed at per-
fecting without returning to his own domestie,
parochial, or episcopal associations, with a renewed
sense of pleasure arising from the contemplation of
those exertions. He would not use the language of
panegyric, which the Society no longer required; but
he could not silently pass by an opportunity of tes-
tifying to the good fruits which their labours had
produced, and to the claims which the Society had
upon the estimation of mankind. Those who were
little engaged in the secular concerns of the world
knew what powerful antidotes were needed to de-
ceitfulness, and that disposition to render the word
of God fruitless which was still so prevalent. But
he was satisfied that the more the spirit of the So-
ciety they were met to support pervaded the land,
the more it would be instrumental in producing a
signal and general blessing, not only to the world
but to themselves. In proportion as they desired
to make the hope of the other ends of the earth
their hope, in proportion to that they must support
institutions like the present. He had the sincerest
satisfaction in seconding the resolution.
The motion was carried unanimously, when
The Right Rev, the Bishop of CHESTER rose to
move the second resolution—
" That upon a review of the proceedings of this Insti-
tution, in connection with those of kindred societies in the
four quarters of the world, during the past year, this
meeting would again acknowledge the gracious hand of
Almighty God, as manifested in the blessings that at-
tended them, and commend to his merciful direction and
favour their future labours."

The Right Rev. Prelate observed that he had
formerly been accustomed to hear, in their anni-
versary reports, of discouragements and embarrassing
disclosures. He congratulated the meeting that they
heard nothing of them now. Still he hoped that
they would not relax their efforts on that account.
He fully concurred in the testimony that had been
given, that the operations of the Society were still
required. The foreign operations of the Society
were of course of the greatest importance, but there
remained a large population at home whose wants
were still to be supplied, and whom it would ill be-
come them to neglect. In a large parish in his own
diocese there were, or lately were, nearly two
thousand souls destitute both of Bibles and*Testa-
merits. In another parish one hundred and sixteen
families were in a similar state of darkness arid des-
titution. But in one of these parishes 17/. had
already been collected, and he had every reason to
hope that in a short time not one of the two thousand
would be found destitute. These facts were the
result of personal inquiry, and he feared others might
be elicited by the same means. If there still re-
mained any by whom the objects of this Society
were regarded with suspicion, these facts would
answer them. If Christians believed that the word
of God was the word of life they could not be at
rest until they had disseminated the Bible amongst
all who were without it. And he trusted that they
would not rest until they had communicated to
every nation what they conscientiously believed to
be the foundation of everlasting rest.
Mr. WILBERFORCE rose, and was received with
reiterated cheering. He experienced, he observed,
a sensation of singular pleasure when the motion
was put into his hands; but one part of it especially
most powerfully attracted his notice. It was the
expression, " This institution, in connection with
kindred societies in the four quarters of the world."
'Phis it was that excited in him feelings of delight,
and this called upon them all to unite together in
one good object. He saw, with sincere gratifica-
tion, different societies rejoicing in each other's suc-
cess. The Society they were assembled to encou-
rage could not, when it commenced its labours, have
anticipated the glorious triumphs that had attended
its progress. When Galileo irst invented the teles-
cope, arid levelled it to surrey ;the glories of the

k:es,. he its.cr'e wondered at the new worlds whit./
Lie-.saw Ins iddics upi n his view. So it was will
them,--they beheld new worlds every moment
opening, before their. If they compared Chris-
tianity with philo,ophy, they would see that philr-
sophy could only make her votaries stare and strain
the organs without producing much good effect ;
but Christianity broke through the cloudy fabric of
superstition, and displayed truth in its beauty and
glory. Every where they were thankful for the
labours of the Society. 'When the people of
Otaheite were instructed in the folly of idolatry they
conceived a contempt for their idols, and would
not worship such things as they had formerly bowed
to. In every other part of India they had gained
fresh accessions to the church of Christ ; and he
hoped those who had been influential in producing
this harvest would go on and be blest with greater
fruits. In the United States of America, the daugh-
ter he might call of Great Britain, he saw the same
feelings spreading; the best members of the com-
munity there were acting \vitt,' us in harmony and
love. In the West Indies—alas! little progress,
he feared, could be anticipated in that quarter. Yet
could even there they had been told that the leprous negro
(had h e
ebres.e )n—o
blessedwithir. w not say to him,
trelight of the Gospel.—
with his great Master, " Be thou clean ;" but he
could still offer him, in the Holy Word, a balm for
his sufferings and his sorrows. He rejoiced in what
he had already witnessed ; and, while he recognised
the hand of the Almighty in what had been done,
he fervently recommended to his merciful guidance
the future efforts of the institution. The Gospel
would, he was sure, at length prevail; and he
trusted that the Society might become an humble
instrument for so magnificent a purpose.—(Cheers.)
The Rev. Dr. MILNER, Rector of St. George's,
New York, then rose—He appeared before the
British and Foreign Bible Society as the delegate
of the kindred society in America; and lamented
that he could not do justice to the office which the
kindness of his friends had thrust upon him. In
America they had encountered many difficulties;
they had been subjected to many trials; but they
had had the gratification of seeing the several com-
munities combine to facilitate and promote the ge-
neral and glorious object—the dissemination of the
Gospel. .The Rev. Gentleman then entered into
detail at considerable length upon various point
connected with the success of the American Chris-
tian institutions ; and stated that they were justified
in entertaining hopes of supplying every desti-
tute family in the United States with a copy of the
Bible. Still, he observed, that was not all ; their
exertions must not rest there. A fresh population
was continually springing up, who must be simi-
larly supplied. They must, therefore, go over the
whole work again. In South America, he regretted
to say, they had been less prosperous. A Commit-
tee, however, of which he (the Rev. Dr. M.) was
Chairman, had 6ren formed, and they had put into
circulation a considerable number of copies of the
Scriptures. The omission of the Apocrypha in
these copies had considerably impeded their efforts ;
and decrees, on that account alone, had been issued
prohibiting their circulation. In Colombia, where
Bolivar presided, resolutions had been passed to
that effect, and that the Roman Catholic creed was
the religion recognised by the constituted autho-
rities. He feared that there was little hope of suc-
ceeding to any extent in that besotted and benighted
country. Could the Bible once obtain free admis-
sion into Portugal, or Spain, or Spanish America,
those countries would soon be seen assuming a
new shape. The Gospel of Christ could never
sanction civil tyranny.—(Hear, hear.)—Political
despotism must vanish the moment the blessed
light of the Gospel shone forth. He rejoiced
in the formation of Tract Societies—in the
towns and countries of America they had ren-
dered inestimable service. In the destitute and
degraded state of literature those little books were
to be found in many a cottage, many a hamlet—
they were diffusing enjoyment where no other bless-
ing ever penetrated. But what were tracts, he
would ask, without the Bible ? Tracts were of
great use as works of pious and benevolent men;
but the works most wanted were the works of God.
He also rejoiced in Sunday schools ; he had ample
opportunity of seeing the blessed effects they had
produced in many parts of America. The whole
appearance of some places had been changed by the
education which had been bestowed on twelve or
fifteen thousand children. But, again, what were
Sunday schools without the Bible ? The reverend
gentleman concluded by proposing the third resolu.
tion—

" That the cordial thanks of this meeting be given to
the Right Hon. Lord Teignmouth, the President, for his
Lordship's continued attention to the objects and interests
of this Institution ; and the meeting most sincerely
regrets the occasion which has deprived it of the gra-
tification of enjoying his Lordship's presence at this anni-
versary."

The Right Hon. C. GRANT, M.P., said, that he
felt the greatest satisfaction in seconding this reso-
lution, both on account of the venerable President
himself, and on account of the gentleman who had
introduced it. He had repeatedly heard on former
occasions that the Society would become eminently
useful; they had all that day heard a living and de-
lightful illustration of the truth of that prediction.
Christianity was every where the same; in it there
was no change. Faith, Hope, and Charity, were
the same on the banks of the Mississippi as on the
banks of the Thames. It was the same though
mountains raised their heads and the Atlantic rolled
between them. America, Greece, and India, were
familiar names, but they would soon become more
familiar by the union of the Gospel. From the
hubbub and tumult of politics they would escape to
higher and holier associations. At length, in the
light of Christianity, they had discovered the golden
chain that united them all as one common people.—
It was that day their privilege and duty to look back
on the paths they had traversed and to contemplate
the triumphs they had achieved; and the first emo-
tion of every heart was, he was sure, a feeling of fer-
vent gratitude to that Being under whose auspices
the victory had been won, and by whose mercy they
were as they were. It had not invariably been their
fate to pass through flowery meads and refreshing
streams; they had encountered in the course of their
journey—

" Many a frozen, many a fiery, Alp,"
but the drys of strength had at last succeeded to
the days of despondency. In looking back they
saw the tokens of many struggles. Here they de-
feated the assaults of the foe—here the treason of
friends. The second emotion which the disclosures
,f that day were calculated to inspire was of a
kindred nature to the first. It was gratitude to
those whose councils and conduct had guided them
in this prosperous course. He seconded the motion
‘vith real pleasure, and he thought that the best
proof of gratitude that could be given would be the
renewal of their past zealous exertions.
The Rev. R. HILL then rose to propose the
fourth resolution :-
44 That the thanks of this meeting be given to the
night Reverends, the Right llonourables, and others, the
Vice-Pcsidents, for their continued patronage and support."
The Reverend Gentleman was received with a
degree of enthusiasm by the meeting that seemed
to embarrass him. He commenced his observations
by remarking that since the Right Reverend Pre-
lates whom be saw before him first had the honour
of wearing the mitres, they had never been called to
more dignified and honourable situations than
those they now filled. They had not only favoured
the meeting by attending, but they had favoured
themselves. He once heard a Clergyman make an
apology for attending a meeting of a Bible Society,
apology for attending a Bible Society ! Why, then,
it the Psalms of David were to be read over two or
three times he must make an apology—if the first
and second lessons were to be read he must make
an apology—if the epistles and gospels were to be
expounded he must make an apology. In short,
there would be too many apologies. The dignita.
ties of the church did themselves honour in presid-
ing at such meeting, while theßible formed so impor-
tant a part of the church service. The Reverend

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Gentleman then made an allusion to his Majesty's
illness, which occasioned a strong sensation in tht
meeting. England, he observed, by unhappy poli-
tics had been separated from America; but the
word Of truth hid wiited them ;gain—they were all
one. Pwbahly this would he the last time he should
he permitted to address them; but he should thank
God on his death-bed that one of his last speeches
(such as it was) was in support of the objects of
this Institution. He would detain the meeting no
longer.—(Hear, hear.) Government was remark-
' ably favourable to their efforts—they knew that
their object was to do good; to make people doubly
loyal—loyal to God, and loyal to the excellent
Sovereign that reigned over these lends. Ile con-
cluded by quoting a fine prayer—" Blessed Lord,
who has caused all holy scriptures to be written for
our learning," &c. ; upon which, as he went on, the
Reverend Gentleman made some affecting and for-
cible comments.

The motion was seconded by the Reverend
DANIEL WILSON. The Reverend Gentleman ob-
served that instead of one or two, he wished that
all the Bishops had been present to give their elo-
ience end their aid in support of this noble, this
excellent institution. He had the pleasure of being
present a short time since a(a meeting of the French
Protestant Bible Society, and had been commis-
sioned by its venerable 'President to deliver a mes-
sage to the Society which be now addressed. He
had been instructed to say how anxious the Paris
Bible Society felt to be aided by their councils, and
to assist in the same benevolent and pious objects.
They would gladly unite, as far as circumstances
would allow, in co-operating with all who were sin-
cerely desirous of promoting the s tme ends.
The Hon. C. J. SIIORE, Vice-President, then
proposed the fifth resolution :
" That the thanks of this meeting be given to the
Treasurer and Committee for their attention in conducting
the affairs of the Society." •

The Hon. Gentleman, in an able speech, bore
testimony to the labours which the Committee had
devoted to the Society, and to thi zeal which had
influenced their conduct. He concluded by thank-
ing the meeting for the kindness and favour with
which the name of his relative (Lord Teignmouth)
had been received, and for the thanks which had
been rendered to him for his services.
The Rev. Mr. DIXON seconded the resolution.
We regret that our limits will not admit of our giv-
ing this gentleman's address entire. To abridge it,
or to give an outline of it, would be an act of injus-
tice to a most forcible, eloquent, and impassioned
oration. After the applause which followed the
Rev. Gentleman's address had subsided,
Mr. THORNTON, the treasurer, returned thanks.
He briefly entered into a detail upon the state of
the accounts, and observed, that there was a de-
clension, though very trifling, in the receipts of last
year compared with that of the preceding. He did
not mention this in reprehension or despondency,
but only that slight declensions sometimes passed
unnoticed when larger ones would instantly be met
by the cordial assistance of the friends of the
institution.
The Very Rev. the Dean of SALISBURY proposed
the sixth resolution :

" That this meeting, under a deep impression of the im-
portance and value of the services rendered by their
auxiliary and other associated contributors, as well as by
various individuals, tender them their grateful thanks,
while they solicit a continuance of their exertions."

Mr. W. NEWENHAIII seconded the motion. Several
gentlemen had borne testimony to the good effects
which had been produced in America, and other
places, by the exertions of this institution. He was
himself a resident proprietor in the south of Leland,
and he could unhesitatingly speak to the good effects
which had resulted there from the labours of the
Society. The noblest gift of the Society was the
liish Bible in the Irish character.
Sir T. BLOOMFIELD, Bart., proposed the last re-
solution—

" That the warmest thanks of this meeting be given to
the Right Honourable the President for his kind attention
to the business of the day."

The Right Rev. the Bishop of LICHFIELD and
COVENTRY, who had entered the room at a late
hour, seconded the motion. His Lordship briefly
addressed the meeting by observing, that, finding
his brother had been detained from the meeting by
unavoidable business, he could not, though labour-
ing under indisposition, deny himself the pleasure of
appearing in person to express his concurrence in all
the objects of the institution. His Lordship then
passed an animated eulogium upon the President.
Lord BEXLEY, in returning thanks, again called
the attention of the meeting to the message which
had been received from the Paris Bible Society,and
to the account which had been given by the dele-
gate from the United States of America. He trusted
that the sense which the meeting and the nation
entertained of the efforts which were 'linking in that
country in support of Christian education would be
reported there; and that there would be an honour-
able emulation between the two countries in pro-
moting the great work for which they were all so
cordially united.
The meeting then separated.

A circumstance occurred at Mr. ROTHs-
ciuLD's, a few days ago, which is curious in itself, and
has led to much conjecture in the city with respect to its
real history. An individual in the garb of a ticket-porter
was observed to enter the front door of the office in New-
court with a small box under his arm, which, as it after-
wards appeared, he deposited in the doorway, and effected
his retteat with much precipitation. The box, which
was addressed to Mr. ROTHSCHILD, was conveyed as soon
as found to that gentleman, and on opening it was found
to contain 2,0901., all in sovereigns. With it was a
short note containing some vague expressions of gratitude
to Mr. ROTHSCHILD for certain advantages obtained
through him by the writer, in return for which he begged
to offer him the gold which the box contained. He re-
quested that an acknowledgment might be given by an
advertisement in a newspaper of its having safely reached
him. No signature was attached to the note, nor is it
at all known either who the writer is, or what his mo-
tives were in sending such a superfluity as money to such
a quarter.— Times.

A Correspondent asks whether the meddling
with the present Stamp Laws (except there could be
general simplification and reduction of duties) is not ex-
ceedingly bad policy in the Government? They now
work as well as they ever d;d or ever can while the tax
is imposed in such various shapes, with such numerous
scales, and such innumerable definitions. The nature of
the tenure of property and other practices in Ireland are
quite different from those of England. Ireland, too, has
a registry throughout ;—England has only Middlesex and
York as register counties. There are many incongruous
matters as affect the two countries ; hew then is assimila-
tion very practicable ? How can one and the same scale
of duties suit both countries with any thing like justice
or comfort? It occupied upwards of a century to effect
somewhat like a similar object with regard to Scotland ;
and, after all, they now, in many cases, construe the
stamp duties differently in Scotland from what we do in
England. As there will be no reduction, why not adhere
to Mr. Neild's Act of 1615, which was the result of five
years' labour, and which is now well understood? Why
disturb the whole system, and lay the foundation of new
doubts, difficulties, and litigation ?—..4forning Herald.

Macadamization is proceeding so rapidly in
the parish of Alarylebone, that, in the course of a few years,
there kill not be a paved street remaining in that extensive
district.

WooLwicH, MAY s.—The Hecla has just
arrived here from the coast of Africa to be paid off. The
following is an extract from her log-book of the deaths,
&c.:—She left the river Thames on the 29th April,
1828, and returned here on the 3d instant, just two
years. Of the officers and ship's company of his Ma-
jesty's ship liecla, consisting of Si persons, there have
returned-1 acting master, 1 carpenter, 16 petty officers
and seamen, and 4 marines. Of those who left England
in her there have died-1 commander, I lieutenant, I
master,
111 clerk,ats boatswain, n
midshipmen,, ;st s s ulr gsvpueoOrlignue acting
t:si:etcafionintsd:
class, 15 petty officers and seamen, 1 serje,auhtaovfingma
jroiinneesd,
andl
th
eon,
Invalided3a npde tctaymoeffihcoe home--1
s e and i
ecrugot
shipeer
assistant-
surgeon, noa: corporal,
):sd,
spluiroaigvveaisopet
ngeas:n
Eels
seamen.
purser,
England—_l
el( boys.
lie
seamen. Invalided, having joined the ship after leaving
England-2 second masters and 1 seaman.