The Sun.
London, England, 1825-06-25 00:00:00

FOR, THE SUN.

Eu noit—l am again to trespass on your;
columns, to express.my. entire approbation'of the grant by Par-,
liament to the Ducl)ess:of 4Nr.„ for tbev mamtenanteapd
education of the' princess ALEXANDRINA VICTORIA, and
even of that to the Duke of CUMBERLAND, for the education
of Prince GEORGE FREDERICK ALEXANDER CHARLES
ERNEST AUGUST us, as well as the liberal sums allowed for
the improvements and alterations in his Majesty's Palaces, a
much better method of expending part of the public money
than in " Lelia horrida bells!" But, in the name of charity,
why not take off that inhuman duty of 10 per cent. on Legacies
to Public Charities, about which I have already had so much
trouble ? I hope the Legislature will accede to my humble
Petition in the next Parliament.
I am, with respect, Mr. Editor,
Your obedient servant.
WAL HARWOOD FOLLIOTT.

Chester, June 23.

BAPTIST IRISH EDUCATION SOCIETY.

The Eleventh Anniversary of the above Society
was held yesterday at the City of London Tavern, at six o'clock
in the morning, JOSKPIf BUTTERWORTH, Esq. M.P. in the
Chair.
Mr. BUTTERwORTH said, that he had great doubts as to
his being able us attend that Meeting, owing to his recent
severe indisposition, but he was disposed to run any risk rather
than not meet the Society upon that occasion. If ever any So-
ciety was of importance, he was sure that was which exerted
itself to diffuse the light of the Gospel over a country which had
been so long enveloped in darkness. They were doubtless aware
of the opposition which had been excited in Ireland to the cir-
culation of the Scriptures; but while he lamented that opposi.
tion, he thought the best course to pursue would be that of.con-
ciliation. 'When a Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church could
deem a peasant infected, :merely because he touched the Holy
Scriptures, and could approve the conduct of another who took
the sacred volume with a pair of tongs and flung it into thegarn
den, he thought it was high time for the Society to exert itself
After such a transaction, he thought he might safely call upon
that Meeting, although Dissenters, to support the King and
the Protestant Church, in opposition to the mischievous and
impious doctrines of Popery.—(Applause.)
The Rev. Mr. In vista then read the Report for the last
year, which stated the progress made by the Society in estab-
lishing schools for the promotion of scriptural education in
Ireland ; that 5000 spelling books, 500 Bibles, and 1,900
Testaments, in the English and Irishlanguage, had been cir-
culated, without expence to the Society, through the kind
assistance of the British and Foreign Bible Society ; that 90
schools had been established, 17 of which were exclusively for
females, and that the.number of scholars was 8000, about 7000
of whom 'were the children of Roman Catholic parents. With
respect to the funds of the Society, it stated, that the CORl-
miute had received, in the past year, from a lady at Lyming-
ton, 200/.,.the interest to be applied towards the support of a
school, to lie'called hyher name.—They have received alsO the
sum of 360/. from another Lady, at Chipping Norton. The
contributions from Ireland had exceeded those of any former
year—they amounted to about 4001.
The Rev. Mr. lIIIDDLEDITCH moved that the report be
received and approved of. The ltev. Gentleman said, that if
the peasantry of Ireland were to remain in a state of ignorance,
it could be little matter for wonder if the crimes and the dis-
position to rebellion still continued to render that country
wretched. He viewed the success of that Society as a pledge of
the sanction of the great founder of the Christian faith.
The Rev. Mr. EDWARDS seconded the Resolution. The
locality of the Society alone gave this a peculiarity distin-
guishing it from other Missionary Associations. How Ire-
land came to be neglected he knew not, unless upon the principle
of the Edinburgh watchman, who fell asleep upon duty, alleg.
ing that fact as an excuse for not giving the alarm of fire within
a few yards of him.; in addition to the notable excuse that the
fire was just behind his box, and therefore he could not see it—
hut had it been afore, he should have seen it, even had it been
as far off as the Calton-hill.—(Laughter.)—Still Ireland was
not behind the box, and the only reason that could be alleged
was, that the watchman had been asleep. They had, however,
awakened, and he trusted their labours would now redeem
their former negligence. He thought that readers were use-
ful, fir if the Society, owing to the prejudices against their
Clergy, could not do their best, in the words of Sir William•
Curtis relative to the Corn Laws, " they should do their next
best, and after that their next best, and that, after all, was the
best."---( Laughter.
The resolution was then carried unanimously.
The Reverend Jonas( WlLsost said, that Ireland had too
long been considered, to the shame of England, as a foreign
country, but he could now hail with pleasure the time in
which it was considered at hinne. lie rejoiced that many
Societies were in existence, pursuing the same objects as-this,
but he was still more pleased at observing the unanimity which
prevailed amongst all. - There was an improvement in the in-
dustry, in the cleanliness, and in the habits of the peasantry, in
the neighbourhood of the Schools ; the Sabbath was also kept
in reading the Scriptures, instead of playing football, and danc-
ing and drinkingafter Divine Serviie, as had previously been the
case. The demand for the Scriptures had increased to such an
extent, that the funds of the Hibernian Society were inadequate
to afford the requisite supply.
The Rev. Mr. HAWKINS said, that the root of Irish evil
was popular ignorance, and every Society which was calculated
to remove that ignorance must be worthy of the warmest sup.
port. The Rev. Gentleman then proposed a resolution, to the
effect that the Scriptures were the best medium of instilling the
principles of education into the children of the Irish peasantry.
The Rev. Mr. CRAMP seconded the Resolution, after which
several other Gentlemen addressed the Meeting.—Thanks were
voted to J. Butterworth, Esq. for his conduct in the Chair,
and the Meeting adjourned.
Notwithstanding the early hour at which the Meeting was
held, the Great Room at the City of London Tavern was com-
pletely filled, by a very respectable assemblage of persons,
principally Ladies.

•
By the Juliano, ad vices were received yester-
day from Mexico of the 23t1 of April. They communicate the
ratification of the treaty of commerce with Great Britain,
which was carried in the Congress on that day by a large ma.
jority. The.letters do not state what the votes were in num-
ber on this question. Its having been carried by a large majo-
rity is, however, a proof that the apprehension entertained of
the opposition of the priests, and of the aristocratic class, had
no solid foundation. Among these classes, on account of
their old prejudices in favour of the mother country, the
measure was far from being an acceptable one. They had
the address, it seems, to conceal this, and therefore, in their op-
position to it, took the popular view of its being derogatory to ,
the dignity of Mexican Federation, and a recognition for com-1
mercial purposes only, while that of their political independence,
though implied in the other, was passed over without direct
notice. That the party were able to do so little even with this
aid, is a proof of the insignificance into which it has fallen. The
state of Mexico, and that of the Federation generally, is repre-
sented as perfectly tranquil. 31r. Monir n was to leave Mexi-
co in two or three days after the ratification, in consequence
of his recal, and for the purpose of bringing the treaty with
him to England. The Egeria sloop of war was lying at Vera
Cruz to receive Mr. AIORIER, when the Juliana sailed from
that port, which was on the Ist of May. This vessel has 'effected
the voyage to Mexico and back, including the detention for the
delivery of the cargo, since the 14th of February last. The ex-
change at Mexico had further improved, being quoted at 46 to
47. The account of the contract for the last loan had reached
the capital. The Primrose sloop of war, with the mail for
Jamaica and England, was lying at Vera Cruz.— (Times.)

All are agreed that an independent Fortune is
desirable. The only question is, the easiest and
quickest mode of obtaining it ; and we defy all
philosophy and science to afford so simple, quick,
and pleasing a method to gain independence as
that by way of Lottery; which requires neither
skill, strength, nor judgment. It is only risking
a very small sum now, and the mere turn of a
Wheel in a few days.can convert it into Twenty
Thousand Guineas; as in the present Lottery,
which not only contains Four Prizes of 821,000,
with many other Capitals, and no Blanks, but
the fortunate holders of the Four Prizes of 1000
Guineas will have, gratis, Sixty-four Pipes of
Wine, being Sixteen Pipes to each Prize ; and
the Wine to be chosen by the fortunate holders
themselves. The whole amount of the Prizes,
Z 204,442, with the Sixty-four Pipes of Wine,
wilt be decided all in One Day, 15th July,next
Month.

ANOTHER CASE OF II ORS E-STEALING.--Infor.
mation was this day given at Hatton-garden Office, of the rob-
bery of a bay mare, and a colt with a long white streak on the
forehead, from Bury St. Edmond's.