The Sun.
London, England, 1825-08-27 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR.

AuGts+ 24

SIR-Have the kindness, will you, to spare
me half a column of your paper. I was present at our meet-
ing last Tuesday night, at the Crown and Anchor, and though
I didn't want courage to speak, and brought a great many
trade-resolutions, which I resolved to propose, yet no sooner
did I rise, than sonic of my fellow-journeymen—l beg their
pardon, some one of my co-assistants—stepped forward before
me and began speeches, which, compared with what mine
would have been, were all strur, and ridiculous beyond measure.
Every time I rose some one jumped before me to get a hearing.
I caught the Chairman's eye once, and I hoped I should have
caught his ear, but a long-shanked fellow from Tooley-street
got the start ottile just as I was about to begin, and after him
so many speakers followed in quick succession, and talked
away, at such an unmerciful rate, sometimes three or four at
a time, that I couldn't get in a word edge-ways. This; as you
may well suppose, Sir, was a great disappointment. I had
conic well primed to the meeting, as you will judge from
the heads of my intended speech. 1 can only send you the
disjointed notes and memorandums. I should have filled they
in, as the painter's phrase is, in such a manner as to have
made a figure in the newspapers of the next day, and have
become celebrated as the pink of assistants; but fate ordained
it otherwise, and I must submit; nevertheless, the public
will be able to judge from the skeleton what the full-length
speech would have been, and the effect it was calculated to
produce.
NOTES FOR MY SPEECH AT THE CROWN AND ANCHOR.

My friends and fellow assistants—Or, Qa. Woud'nt " my
countrymen and comrades" sound better as a beginning ? Either
is better than " Mr. Chairman." Mem. To make some remarks
at the outset on the value of time ; that is, of our time, not our
employers'—their time is their own. " Time for all things."
SOLOMON. Not true as to 'assistant Linen-drapers, Haber-
dashers, Silk-mercers, Hosiers, &e. who have no proper time for
sleeping, or shaving, or cultivating their minds. Benefits of
cultivation. Learning better than house and land. OLD
LILLY. To deny this, and to compare the difference in value
between a stock of Linendrapery and a stock of Learning.—
Taste fin. science. Taste for venison. Taste for an elbow-chair.
To cultivate either, shops must be closed at an earlier hour.
Masters have no bowels. Distinction between a worthy man
and a man of worth. Tradesmen mercenary. Never happy
but behind their counters. Meat. To say something about
proper counter-action on the part of their Assistants. A pun
enlivens. Assistant Linen-drapers, Haberdashers, Silk.raer-
' cars, Hosiers, &c. are men. Man is a free-agent; what does
a free-agent mean, but a being that may or not act just as he
sees fit. This right is imprescriptible. .Rights of Man. Right
to discontinue business at what hour they think fit, summer and
winter. Without this, no free-agency. At present no leisure
tbr amusement. Have been once at Astley's Amphitheatre in
my life, and only once. " I have been there, and still would
go." WATTS. Coburg Theatre might as well be at Calcutta.
The spirits want refreshment towards evening. Drip away
during the day like the dribbling of a water-cock. In the
months of March; April, September, and October business to
close at eight in the evening. The hour of curfew. " The
curfew tolls the knell of parting day." GRAY. Towards this
hour the capacities of all men get costive. " The lowing herd
wind," &c. Qu. What do they wind 'Y We are winding and
unwinding all day. Emancipation. A better opportunity
never offered itself. Humbly propose. Determined to perse-
vere. Useless to stop one hole in a sieve. Remonstrance.—
Retaliation. Leisure for mental improvement. Wanted by
none more than my brother-assistants. To conclude with some
remarks on the system of Combination. Its tendency to bring
labour and industry and every thing else to perfection. Free-
dom cannot die. Is like a toad buried in sand.
From all the above Notes, Mr. Editor, 1 should, as you may
readily imagine, have compounded an oration that would have
astonished all the Shop-mm from Hyde-park Corner to Crip-
plegate ; and behold all the blossoms of my eloquence were
nipped in the bud ! But my labours shall not be wholly lost
to the world. I shall give these heads a body, by maturing
them into all that fulness of argument of which they are capa-
ble, and I shall then publish it, in spite of the Iricism, as a
speech intended to be spoken. It will then be seen how much
the Assistant Linen-drapers, Haberdashers, and Silk-mercers,
may be enlightened by
(British Press.) HOSIER'S GHOST.

On Wednesday afternoon, the 17th instant, a
cormorant alighted on the top of the south-west turret of King's
College chapel, Cambridge, and being observed by the chapel
clerk, he went up the opposite turret, and shot it. The bird
instantly flew across the Market-hill, when it fell on a house
and was taken, but died in a short time.

LEEDS, AUGUST 23.

LADIES' AUXILIARY SOCIETY for PROMOTING
CHRISTIANITY amongst the JEWS.
Yesterday evening, the Annual Meeting of the
Leeds Ladies' Auxiliary Society for Promoting Christianity
amongst the Jews was held in the Music Hall. The Chair was
occupied by BENJAMIN SADLER, Esq.
The CHAIRMAN, after stating the object of the Meeting,
observed, that a sense of the condition of our own souls was the
best foundation for exertion in this cause, and that this impres-
sion would ever be found to be an exciting cause upon Chris-
tians of every clime and of every colour. This Society had a
peculiav claim upon our attention, because it had for its object
the removal of those antipathies and prejudices which were a
I disgrace to the Christian name, and to excite feelings of bene-
volence and kindness between the Christian and the Jew, and
to bring that race of people to acknowledge Christ as their Sa-
viour. Such a cause deserved the, support of every man, but
especially that of the Christian.
Mr. DIXON then read the report, which detailed several
interesting particulars respecting the conversion of certain Jews
to Christianity. Several had been baptized in Poland, nine at
the city of Frankfort, and several others in that place had ex-
pressed a desire to embrace the Christian religion. It also
stated that the labours of Missionaries had been very successful
in Gibraltar, Malta, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Persia. In
Palestine the Missionaries had met with great opposition
through the intrigues of Catholic Priests. During the present
year a considerable number of Testaments had been distri-
buted, and upwards of 12,000 tracts. The Report further
stated, that several of the Jews had been deterred from making
a public avowal of their change of sentiments for fear of conse-
quences in reference to their temporal affitirs. There was a
probability that they would be deprived of their means of ob-
taining a livelihood in the usual way, and that to obviate
difficulty, provision was made in some parts of the continent
for those who were likely to suffer in this way. The King
of Bavaria had issued a decree that the Rabbies in the Syna-
gogues in his dominion should cease to officiate, and that
well instructed Ministers should preach to the Jewish
congregations. A Jewish lady, of high distinction in Poland,
had become a convert to the Christian faith, and had been
baptized in the Palace of the Grand Duke Constantine, Vice-
roy of Poland. The Report further stated, that the sum of
13,7151. had been subscribed to this Institution during the pre-
sent year, and that the sum of 1971 9s. Od. had been contri-
buted by the Ladies' Auxiliary Society in Leeds, which was a
less sum than that of last year by 281. 15s. Od. but the differ-
ence was to be attributed to a failure in the collections, and not!
to the regular subscriptions. More than 100 Jews had been I
baptized in one city since this Institution began its operations.
Professor Trill had bore testimony to the sincerity of the pro-
fession of converted Jews. He had said, if you want to see the
most learned man in. Berlin, go to a converted Jew ; if you wish
to see the most pious, the most active, the mostbenevolent, and
the most useful man in Berlin, go to a converted Jew. It had
been said that the advocates of this cause had stated their
success too strongly ; as a proof that they had not, their agent
who had been sent abroad to investigate the state of things, had
declared that all that had been said did not come any where
near the real state of the success of this cause.
The Rev. C. SIDIEON in moving the first resolution, said
that no Society under Heaven could be considered as being more
important than this, and that Christians were under the greatest
obligations to exert themselves in this cause. A knowledge of
salvation by Christ had been committed to us, and we were
bound by the most solemn responsibility to communicate to
others, and especially to the Jews, and lie charged his audience
most solemnly to come forward on their behalf. There was
abundant encouragement to proceed in this cause—much had
been done, and.multitudes of the Jews were ready to embrace
Christianity, if they could be supported after they became pro-
selytes. He stated that the conduct of the King of Bavaria
might be reprehensible in the estimation of some, but he con-
sidered it as a striking accomplishment of Scripture prophecies.
It was well known, that the Rabbi did not preach to the
people, and this King had instituted the first preaching among
the Jews that had been established since the foundation of the
world. The Rev. Gentleman stated, that he had private infor-
mation that there was a considerable stir among, the Jews
in England, and he' believed if means could be provided by
which the Jews could support themselves after becoming con-
verts to Christianity, that considerable numbers would come
forward, and lie recommended attention to this subject.
Rev- G. WALKER, in seconding the motion, observed that
he should not have felt inclined to add to the remarks that had
been made, if a circumstance had not come under his notice,
which was calculated to throw some light upon the nature of
the difficulties with which the Society had to contend. In
the conversion of Mr. Solomon Alexander, it appeared that
there were two points of great difficulty. First,—A system had
been adopted by the Jewish Rabbies, to take away the force of
the prophecies as referring to Jesus Christ as the Messiah.—
Second,—They had taken great pains to misrepresent the
doctrine of the Atonement and the Divinity of Christ. And
when these difficulties were overcome, and an individual was I
convinced, it required the greatest effort to induce bim to
make a public avowal of his change of sentiments, for in so
doing he cut himself off from his connexions and his temporal
comfbrts.
The second Resolution was moved by Mr. FAWCETT, and
seconded by Mr. READE, and we lament that we cannot, at
this late period, (being just about to put to press) give an out-
line of his truly interesting speech, which was replete with
good sense, and full of the breathings of piety and Christian
philantropy.
The Rev. W. MARSH moved the third Resolution, and de-
livered a most excellent address.
Mr. DUDLEY, one of the directors of the British Foreign
Bible Society, seconded the Resolution, and in the course of an
animated speech related an interesting anecdote that had come
under his own observation :—` Fourteen years ago, a Jew boy,
who-had been present at a meeting of the Bible Society, had at
the conclusion of the meeting, made an application to Mr. D.
for a Jew Bible. He offered him a Bible and Testament which
lie at first objected to on the ground of being a Jew. He at
last consented to, take it, and at the expiration of four years from
that period, lie had the satisfaction to be informed that the re-
ceiving of that Bible had brought him to a saving acquaintance
with Christ. That upon paying a visit to the poor boy on his
death-bed, he found that he had gained the affection of their
neighbours by his kind exertions in behalf of their children,
and by his application to objects of pity. He died triumphing
in the faith of his Redeemer.'
The following is a list of the Resolutions which were unani-
mously carried on this occasion :-
Ist. That the Report now read, be adopted and printed un-
der the direction of the Committee, and that this meeting again
unite in thanksgiving to the Almighty, for the continuance
of his blessing on the exertions of the Society.—Moved by
Mr. C. Simeon—Seconded by the Rev. G. Walker.
2d. That the feelings manifested by the Jews, wherever ac-
cess has been obtained to them, together with the sympathy
manifested towards them by Christians, when considered in re-
ference to what the Scriptures describe,, as preceding their na-
tional conversion, afford pleasing indications of the Society's
proceedings being in strict accordance with the designs of Pro-
vidence towards this wonderful people.—Moved by the Rev. J.
Fawcett—Seconded by Mr. Reade.
3d. That this meeting views the opening of asylums on the
Continent of Europe, and in America, for the employment and
support of converted Israelites, as an indication, that the neces-
sity of such a provision is beginning to. be .felt, and as an ad-
ditional proof, that the disposition favourable to Christianity
has been excited amongst the Jewish nation.—Aloved by the
Rev. W. Marsh—Seconded by Mr. `Dinwiddie.
4th. That the thanks of this Meeting be given to the Vice-
Patronesses, Treasurer, Secretary, and Committee, for their
services during the past year. That the Treasurer and Secre-
tary be requested to remain in office. That the thanks of the
I Meeting also be given to the Rev. C. Simeon, for his excellent
Sermon preached at St. Paul's Church, and to the other kind
I friends who have assisted with their valuable services this even-
ing, and that the following Ladies be the Committee for the en
suing year :
Mrs. John Atlinson
Mrs. Fawcett
Mrs. Garlick
Mrs. Horsfall
Mrs. Myers, (Chapel-Aller.
ton)
Mrs. 'Walker.
Mrs Walker, (Cobourg-St.)

M iss E. Atkinson
Miss Bolland
Miss Bowling
Miss Bi owne
Miss Howarth
Miss Osburn
Miss Pattinson
Moved by Mr. Dudley—Secondl‘eldis-bs li
M iss Rhodes, (Campfield)
sth. That the thanks of this Meeting be given to Benjamin
Sadler, Esq. for his able conduct in the Chair.—Moved by
yiihmeißngeyto.nit.
B.
Holmes.
Wm. Hey, Esq.--Seconded by Mr. Dixon. -
After the Meeting a collection was made at the doors, which
amounted to 81. lls. 6d.—(Lerdr Indepeutiant, August 23)

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The antiquitie's of Si. Augustine's Monastery
at Canterbury, with the exception of the huge mass which stood
near the hospital, remain unimpaired in beauty and eleganc-,
viz. the grand entrance gate on Lady Wootten's Green, and the
other
gate looking to Burgate. The premises are now occupi:ll
as a brewery, which does not impair these beautiful remains.—
As St. Augustine died in August, ao, these stupendous struc-
tures cannot be less than 1390 years old, and now present a bold
front,,defying.the customary devastations, and preserving their
perpendicular, of cement as hard -almost as the flint of which
they are everywhere constructed, and which have cost great la-
bour to remove, wherever modern improvements have required
new openings.