The Sun.
London, England, 1847-04-13 00:00:00

Why, that out of the sums voted for educati )n,
37,0001., had got into tie hands of the two Sta'e
Churches, and but one-tenth into the hands
of the Dissenters, it was but fair to presume that a
similar result would take plLce under this new plan. The
aristocracy found that the people of this country were
degenerating, and that they would soon be reduced to a
potato dietary, and thinking that many connected with
them would be thrown upon them for support, they
wished to introduce this system of pensioning, in order
also that the people might bs kept down to the
starvation point.—(Cheers.) The Church wished to
keep the people in the condition they were at present.
If they did not, why did the Archbishop of Canterbury,
in 1834, oppose the educational grant ? They had
11,000 parishes and 11,000 teachers in the schools, and
now they wanted as many more masters and pensions—
each master to have five pupils and five apprentices.
They knew if one member of a family were pensioned,
that the family was aecared for whatever support they
might stand in need of. And if the teachers were
kindly declared by the clergy not exactly fitted for their
vocation, they would be made excise-men and custom-
house officers.—(ob, oh.) It was by these means that
they intended for the future to work the Government of
the country ; it was an insidious attempt to obtain influ-
ence over the people, and those orthodox Dissenters who
were in favour of it, were as narrow-minded as the
priests themselves. Until they got rid of the influence
of the Church, the education of the people could not be
properly accomplished.
Mr. KING considered that there was no lack of the
means of education, but that there was great unwilling-
ness on the part of the parents, when very poor, to wash
and comb their children, and send them to school. The
supporters of the schools did all they could to induce the
ehildren to attend them ; but they verified the old saying,
" that you might take a horse to the water, but that
you could not compel him to drink." Some localities
were unable to afford much for education ; but many of
them had powerful neighbours, who were willing to
afford all the aid in their power. But the Government
plan was one which was neither judicial nor just. To
call a father in want of food to send his naked, hungry
children, to school was abburd. The voluntary principle
would always command subscriptions, and sufficient
funds for education ought thus to be provided. He was
exceedingly jealous of Government interference.
Mr. LowE said he was a Sunday-school teacher forty
years ago, and that he considered Government inter-
ference would destroy the schools supported by volun-
tary subscriptions ; they would always work better than
Government schools, and would accomplish all that was
required.
Mr. HILL was of a similar opinion. He was strongly
opposed to state interference,and considered that the mil-
lion of money proposed to be expended mi.,lht be devoted,
with far greater advantage, for the purchase of eloLhes
for the poor naked children, to enable them to labour,
and to pay ld. or 2d. a-week to an evening school.
After considerable discussion with respect to an ad-
journment, the further discussion of the subject was
postponed until Thursday next.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING will be performed Verdi's succeseld New
Opera

I DUE FOSCARI.

Between the Ada of the Opera will be presented the admired Di-
vertlsetnent, entitled LE BACCHANTE, by Mdlle. Lacile Gratin
111,111 es. Corran Honore, 31. Dor, and Corps de Balet.

--71'w conclude with the new successthl Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by
M. Paul Tag,ioni, the music by Signor Pugni, entitled
THEA ; 01.7, LA FEE AUX FLEURS.
Principal characters by Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni,
M. Paul Taglioni, &c.

In the course of the Ballet will be introduced the following dances :
Le Moreeka, Mdlle. C. Rosati. L'lndifference, Mdlle. Rosati and
11. P. Tagßoni. Solo of Le Fee aux Fleurs, Mo.11:e Marie Taglioni.
La Bouquet, Mille. Rosati.

Mayerbier's Opera of ROBERTO IL DIAVOLO !s in rehearsal for
the first appearance of 3ldlle. Jenny Lind, who is Immediately ex-
pected.
Sign Vietti and Herr Stautiigl have arrived, and will appear
forthwith.
Verdi's Opera " Ernani " will be repeated forthwith.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Subscribers, and the rubltc, are re3pectfUlly in,
formed, that there will be an EXTRA NIGHT

On THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1847.
When will be performed (first time this season) Bellini's celebrated
Opera

I rURITANI.

Princi pa' Characters: a;tellan ; Giorgio, Signor
Lablache ; Artura, Signor Ciarctoni ; and Riccardo, Signor Coletti.
Between the Acts of the Opera, a Divertissement, in which will be
presented the following Dances :—Deutchen Rhein, by Corps de
Ballet ; a favourite Pas, by Mdlle. Rosati ; and a new Pas, composed
by M. P. Taglioni for Mdlle. Marie Tagl:oni, entitled Posnania, or
D‘inse Polonaise.

After the Opera will be presented an entirely New Ballet Diver-
tissement, by 31. P. Taglioni ; the Music by Sigr. Pugni ; the Scenery
by Mr. C. Marshall, entitled Orithia, ou, Les Camp des Amazones.
Principal character Orithia, Millie. Lucia Gratin.

THEATRE ROYAL Dl; UltY-LAN E.
THIS' EVENING
Will be performed the Opera of NIARITANA. Charles the Second,
Mr. Borranl ; Don Caesar de Baran, 3fr. D. W. King ; lon Jose, Mr.
Bretton ; Marqu's de gantarem, Mr. Horneastle ; Lszrillo, Miss
R. Isaacs ; Mar.tana, Mist; Rainsforth.
After which the New and Original Oriental Spectacle, called THE
DESERT; or, The Irnaun's Daughter. In which the Two Elephants,
upwards of Sixty Horses, and the Camels will appear. The Imaun
tiseph, Mr. Howell; Hafez, Mr. Rafter; Barek, Mr. W. H. P.yne ;
Fusel Oola, Mr. Harley ; )laleck, Mr. T. Matthews ; Aliabeck, Mr.
Hutchison ; Kuzliraga, Mr. L. Lee; Princess Ipoinaye, Miss 3feaent ;
Nilda, Miss Collett ; Girgee, Miss R. Isaacs:

THEATRE ROYAL, iIAYMAItKET.
Under the Management of Mr. H. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new and original Comedy, called THE
CHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckatone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
liumby, Mn.s Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey_nolds, colds, -Sze.

After which the Grand Astronomical Extraragaissa, called THE
NEW PLANET ; or, Harlequin out of Place.
To conclude with the Comic Drama, called THE LIGHT TROOPS
OF ST. JAMES'S. Master Thomas Smallbones, Mr. Buckstone ;
Maids of Honour to the Queen, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs.
l'arnold, Miss Carre, Miss Telbin, and Mrs. Caulfield ; Jane
Roberts, Miss Reynolds.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
I nder the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a Gipsy Story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford ; Leybotarne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemael, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess. Mrs. Fitzwilliatn ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
To conclude with the Fairy Spectacle, founded on the 'Ballet
et LA GiSELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; er, the
Wdi, Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
air. 0. Smith, Mr.Cullentord, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
dpi s Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented Scribe and Auber's celebrated Comic Opera, in
'Three Aets, sailed TIIE BARCAROLE. The principal characters
by Messrs. Walton, Bodda, Leffler, and Allen; Miss E. Honer and
Miss Anne Romer.
After bleb, Shakspere's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The
principal characters by Messrs. H. Hughes, Ryder, J. Vining, C.
Fisher, Wynn, and Compton ; Miss Winstanley (her sixth appearance
In London), Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. H. Hughes, Miss S. Flower, Miss
♦nne Romer, Miss Marshall, and Miss Smithson.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM. -
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING, will be performed a New Drama, called THE
CREOLE. Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews. Leigh, Murray, Emery,
Kinloch, and Keeley, Miss Dickinson, Miss May, Miss M.:Keeley,
and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the New Vaudeville Extravaganza, called CRUSOE
THE SECOND. Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, Keeley; Miss
Dickenson, Miss Turner, and Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with NEXT DOOR. Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan
Ttirner,Kinloch, Miss Villars, and Miss Arden.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
Fifth Appearance of Mademoiselle ROSE CHERI.
TO-MORROW EVENING the performances will commence with
LES GRISETTES•
After which will be produced the popular Drame-Vaudeville, en-
titled CLARISSE HARLOWE. Le Comte Robert Lovelace, M.
Rhoaevil; Macdonald, M. Cartigny ; Clarisse, Mdlle. Rose Cheri;
Boutou de Rose, Mdlle. Duverger.
Boxes, 6s. ; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre, 3t. ; Gallery, 2s.
Boxes and Stalls may be engaged at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Bond-street ; and at the Box-office of the Theatre, which is open
daily from Eleven till Five.

ETHIOPIAN W,ERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S TIIEATRE.
THIS EVENING

The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Germon, will have the honour of Resuming
their inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the St. James's Theatre,
and will give a grand day performance every Wednesday Morn-
mg, commencing at half-past two o'clock. The evening perfor-
mances will be continued every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
and the day performances every Wednesday morning.
Boxes and stalls at Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street.