The Sun.
London, England, 1841-08-11 00:00:00

THE SUS, LONDON, WEDNESDIY, AUGUST 11, 1841.

amongst the aquatic clubs a great deal of sporting
interest was excited. At a quarter past six yester-
day evening Mr. Lewis took his station in the cutter
as umpire, and immediately aft( rwards the two aspirants
drew to Westminster-bridge, Air. Chapman taking the
best position. The start was beautiful—they were away
together and scull and scull by the new Houses of Par-
liament. Mr. Chapman here made a fine spurt (as the
act of picking up a boat very quickly is termed) and
drew the head of his boat a foot in advance of the other.
Mr. Jenkins lay down well to his work, and was again
level. On passing Lambeth Palace Mr. Jenkins showed
a slight lead, and in rounding the point off tho Peniten-
tiary, both at first-rate speed, he increased his advantage
slightly, dashing through Vauxhall-bridge a length and
a half ahead. The severity of the match continued all
the way up, and at Battersea-bridge Mr. Jenkins was
three lengths ahead. lie continued to improve the ad-
vantage, although closely pressed by his opponent, and
won by about half a minute. Both rowed beautifully.

EXTENSIVE CONFLAGRATION

AT BLACKHEATH.

This morning, between one and two o'clock, a most
destructive fire broke out in the Grove, Blackheath,
nearly opposite the Green Man, by which property of
the most valuable description, to the amount of 20,000/.,
has been destroyed. One of the mansioni in the Grove,
of immense size, is completely down, and the adjoining
one greatly damaged. It appears that Captain Waller
and his family have only been from the East Indies about
five weeks, and had taken the above residence, furnished,
the Captain bringing with him property to the amount
of several thousands, the whole of which has been de-
stroyed. The fire is supposed to hare been caused by
the negligence of a dress-maker:employed in the house.
The house and furniture, belonging to Mrs. Dessen, is
insured in the Phoenix, but none of Captain Waller's
property is covered by any of the fire-offices.

could say •• let me see that all the accounts of the Ban;
are in a clear and settled state."
Mr. ABRAHAM (with great energy)—That was me,
Sir !—(Great confusion and cries of order.)
Mr. ROY would ask Mr. Bebb whether, if this meeting
were dissolved, they would not get into Chancery.--
(Cries of " Yes.")
Mr. 13E1113—Perhaps it would be better so.
Mr. ROY said it was the first time that he ever heard
that it was a pleasant thing to go into Chancery. In a
pecuniary point of view it would be against his in.
terest to recommend them not to go into Chancery,
but if they did go into Chancery, in ten years'
time they would regret they had not taken his
a lvice. But he would rather not give his advice on
the subject ' • there was a gentleman amongst them stand.
ing as high in the profession, and he would ask him it
he did not agree with him. •
Mr. ABRAHAM said it was only three weeks ago that
Mr. Roy said " Do not stick to the deed."
Mr. ROY—Stick to facts, Sir.
Mr. ABRAHAM, who spoke in a very excited tone,
insomuch that we were at times unable to catch his
observations, said he would appeal to their own Com-
mittee, when lie (Mr. Roy) was in such a situation that
he could not give in the accounts (as we understood), he
(Mr.Abrahani) said, "you will not give me any informa-
tion ; it is better to. let us all go into the Gazette." lle
then said, " let me explain." They knew (contineed Mr.
Abraham) that the gentleman who was security for my
cash payment could buy all the Directors together ; and
forsooth be must come forward and try to put me down
because I owed the Bank 5001.—(Great confusion.) I
was not going to pay this money when I knew the state
of the affairs of the Bank. And I ask you, Sir, whether
it was honourable in you to hold the direction of this
Bank, the Westminster Bank, the London and
'Westminster Bank and several others at the same time ?
But, Gentlemen, lie said could do it conscientiously.—
(A laugh.) I ask him whether the report was true
that the Directors of the Mnrylebone Bank, and the
London and Westminster Bank had Antered into a
compact conspiracy, viz., that the London and West-
minster Bank had pledged themselves to come forward
and to supply this Direction with sufficient funds to
meet the public ?—(The rest of the sentence we were
unable to hear.) Mr. Roy said all this was to be jus-
tified. I ,deny that Mr. Roy is our representative, al-
though he ought to be ; he is all on one side. Twelve
months ago we were told that forty thousand pounds
were paid up, and now they tell us we are bankrupts.
—(Hear, hear.) I know it is not for our interest to dis-
solve the Bank forthwith, and I think there is sufficient
grounds for the Proprietors putting A gentleman in the
chair from amongst themselves.
Mr. MACLEAN said lie was not anxious to screen any
party—he was always fur conciliating as far as it could.
He was sure lie was the last
.person that would oppose
his wish to that of the Proprietors, and he (lid assume,
then, that nothing but the illegality of the proceeding
would prevent him from acceding to their wishes. Be
thought the Chairman should not be shackled with any
pledge.
The question was then put and lost.
Mr. LEEKS said, having disposed of two of the Direc-
tors—(A laugh)—he would propose that Mr. Dow take
the chair.
Mr. Dow said he should decline.
Mr. HANNAY here rose and said he had attended that
meeting at great inconvenience to himself—(Oh, oh)—
but there was nothing in the affairs of the Bank that he
wished to conceal, but he should decline acting as Chair,
man.

Mr. ELKINS rose to urge the production of the ac-
counts, and to read some letters on the subject, but great
confusion and interruption prevailed during the Hon.
Gentleman's address, He said he wished to confine him-
self to one particular point (us we understood him),
which was, that Mr. Hannay had done that which he
had no right to do.—(Hear, hear.) He wished to know
if he was not entitled to -seize him by the collar and
take him before a Magistrate. The Directors once said,
" Certainly, we wish you could get him."—(Laughter.)
They then praised him (Mr. Elkins) for the straight-
forward manner in which he acted, and now they said
dissolve the Bank, and then sue the parties afterwards.—
(Laughter.)
Mr. HANNAY would ask to what transaction the Hon.
Gentleman alluded ?
Mr. ELKINS replied—l speak the truth, and leave the
consequences to the Almighty. I will tell what I know,
and I don't care who knows it.
Mr. HANNAY rose, but was unable to say a word from
the confusion that prevailed.
Mr. ELKINS—The statement was that you were not
authorised by the Proprietors to do as you did.
Mr. HANNAY again rose, but was unable to be heard.
Mr. MACLEAN said that he was always ready to give
every facility. There were the accounts, they might
look at theca ; only let them ask that which was legal.
Mr. ABRAHAM—It cannot be illegal when we all agree.
Mr. DEEKS said they were called there that day to re-
ceive the statements of the accounts ; and secondly, to
receive the resignation of Philip Hannay, and he wished
to ask whether they should then go into these two ques-
tions or adjourn the meeting to another day.
Mr. ROY said it had better be stated to what time they
would adjourn.
Mr. BEBB—For a month, because there must be 14
days' notice.
Mr. BAMFYLDE wished to ask whether Mr. liannay's
debt was secured ?—(G rent confusion here ensued, which
continued for some time.)
Mr. VIZZARD said there was one thing in which he
fully concurred with the Proprietors, and that was that
the Directors had grossly mismanaged that concern, as
they could not have been in the state they were if the
Bank had been managed as it ought to have been; so he
admitted also that a Director had become a very large
debtor to that concern, and the thing was not to be de-
fended ; but he wanted to know how they, were to get
out of that difficulty. Now instead of talking about get-
ting into Chancery, he thought they had best consider
how to get out of their difficulties. Now if the adjourn-
ment is made, appoint a Committee to examine the books,
and the Directors will give them every information, and
at the end of 14 days make a report, which report shall
be conclusive.
Mr. MACLEAN said that Mr. Vizzard had taken the
observations out of his mouth ; but if Mr. Quilter, the
accountant, had made a just statement, he saw no reason
why an adjournment should take place —(Great con-
fusion.)
Mr. ELKINS said he should not advice an adjourn-
ment of the meeting.
Mr. DEEKS then said that Mr. Maclean on being
placed in the chair would pledge himself to adjourn the
meeting when it was called for.
Mr. ABRAHAM said he should propose Mr. Boute as
Chairman.
. This motion was put and carried, but Mr. Boute did
not take the chair.
. Mr. VIZZARD wished, that, if they moved an adjourn-
ment, that they would do it legally. If they wanted an
adjournment, why not put a gentleman in the chair that
could put it.legally.
Mr. ABRAHAM said it was legal until it was decided il-
legal by the meeting of Directors.
Mr. MACLEAN—I understand that you wish us to have
an adjournment.
Mr. ABRAHAM—And no dissolution.
Mr. MACLEAN said that the Directors were willing that
an adjournment should take place, and all they wanted
was a Committee to look over the accounts. lie would
say that the Directors were extremely anxious to have
the accounts looked into ; but he would rather that they
would choose another Chairman, as they had rejected him
once.

Mr. ABRAHAM—No, it was not you ; it was the Di-
rectors in general.
Mr. MACLEAN said, if he took the chair he should
consider himself bound to adjourn that meeting. But
he hoped they would investigate the matter clearly, so
that they might see what they had lost and what they
might lose. If there was blame, let it fall on those who
deserved it.—(Hear, hear.) He was a large proprietor
himself, and of course he wished that the concern should
be wound up as soon as possiblc.—(Hear, hear.)
Mr. DEEKS then proposed that Mr. Maclean take the
chair ; which, being seconded, was carried unanimously.
Mr. MACLEAN said—Having been called to the chair,
after a warm and not very satisfactory discussion, he
should be most happy to receive any proposal from any
Proprietor.
Mr. ROY then called on the Secretary, to read the ad-
vertisement calling the meeting.
Mr. Deem' suggested that the minutes of the last
annual meeting should be read, which was done by the
Secretary. The minutes having been read, he thought it no
more than right to allude to the Committee which had been
referred to therein. That Committee met Mr. Hannay on
the occasion referred to in the minutes, for him to give
full particulars of all the affairs of the ank ; but he did
not do so. Mr. Hannay, however, subsequently showed
to them that he was a man of property, and fitting to be a
Director. Mr. Hannay had to meet them again, but he
was prevented, as he had to meet a lady.—(Laughter.)
He (Mr. Hannay) stated that the Bank was then in a
most flourishing state, and that the next year they
might be able to pay seven and a halt' per cent., and
there was nothing to fear, as there were no losses.—
(Oh, oh !) He (Mr. I)eeks) said, " I understand you
have lost 3,0001." " Yes,' he said, "we have some-
thing of that sort, but then we have securities." Now,
they had found out that these securies were all bankrupts.
Mr. HANNAY said he did not think there was anything
incorrect in what had just been stated ; but this Bank
had no capital—(Oh, oh !)—and their object in getting
Mr. Walker in, was to have a rich man in the concern.
He (Mr. Hannay) applied to his brother-in-law, who had
brought a great deal of property into the Bank, and other
members of his family and private friends who had
joined. The statement he intended to make to them he
should put in writing, that each Proprietor might be in
possession of it.—(Oh, oh !)
Mr. ROY would ask whether Mr. Hannay would be
Present at the next meeting.
Mr. HANNAY—NO, I shall not, it is impossible that I
can be longer away from my family.—(oh! ch!)
Mr. ROY would say that Mr. Hannay had stated to
him that business would call him away the day after to-
morrow,_ and therefore he (Mr. Roy) thought it better to
tell the Proprietors what the consequence of adjourn-
ment would be.—(Confusion,)
Mr. MACLEAN—It is stated that 14,3401.-8 s 4(1. is the
debt due from Mr. Hannay to the Bank.
Mr. ABRAHAM would ask whether that amounti) was
granted by the consent and authority of the'rectors ?
Mr. HANNAY said he would make his
statement.—
—(No, no.)
Mr:ABRAHAM said if it had not been by the autl'oity
of the Directors, he wished to know whether Mr. Hannay
was in that situation that he could have taken it from
the till ?
Mr. MACLEAN said he knew not what situation he
stood in ; all he knew was, that the Directors liscl
found that he hadoverdrawn his account, but he
was secured to theth. But he had_ no consent for the debt.
Mr. AnnAnant—Did you know of any loans to Mr.
Hannay in 1840 ?
Mr. MAeLEAN—I know of none.
Mr. ABRAHAM—Do you, Mr. *Riker ?

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Mr. ADRAIIAN— ITo explain this question, I -should I
like the minutes back of the 12th of August, 1840 ; and
I should wish to know whether these loans I speak of
are a portion of this 14,0001 or not ?
Mr.MAeLEAN—There is no entry relative to Mr.Han-
nay on that day.
Mr. ABRAHAM—It is then extraordinary, as I hold in
m) hand a very singular document.—(Mr. Abraham then
read from a paper he held in his hand a list of shares
placed in the name of Hannay for several thousand
pounds.) This is a true document ?
Mr. HANNAY—It is quite true.
Mr. VIZZARD said he thought that this was a proof
that he meant to give security for his debt. ,
Mr. ABRAIIAM—I would wish to know whether it has
been by the consent of the Directors, and whether he
has drawn this money, he being an officer of the Bank.
Perhaps he is in a situation to show that it is for our
benefit. Now, if this is the case, 1 have no hesitation in
saying, that I think steps should be taken to prevent
Mr. Hannay leaving this room, more particularly as his
brother has declared that the security is not worth 3s. 6d.
Mr. HANNAY—I deny that he ever said that.
Mr. ADRAIIAM—There is Mr. Decks to whom it was
said, and if that be true it is necessary that we should
take some steps to secure ourselves and to secure Mr.
Hannay. But I entertain the highest opinion of Mr.
Hannay. When we had some bad characters connected
with this establishment, Mr. Hannay was appointed on
that occasion, and from his proceedings he appeared
to be as honourable a man as ever I saw.—(Hear, hear.)
Therefore, I hope that there is something that will qua-
lify his position. But if there is not a bona fide expla-
nation on his part, I think that, before we part this day,
some steps should be taken to secure him.—(Hear,
hear.) That is the reason why I ask of the Directors
whether they know that he took this money, and that
they gave him leave to do it, and took no security. If
not, it is quite clear he had no right to have taken it,—
just as well might Ihave taken it. Ido hope something
will transpire to prove that Mr. Hannay has
not done this. It will be for the Directors first to an.
swer. I shall ask the Chairman whether he was aware
of it ?

Mr. MACLEAN—I am not aware of it; but when I
afterwards mentioned the amount to him, he was sur-
prised at it.—(oh, oh.)
Mr. ABRAHAM—Mr, Walker.
Mr. WALKER—I never knew that he was in debt to the
Bank. I have never sanctioned a loan in any way.
ABRAITAM-Sir Francis Knowles.
Sir F. lisowLEs, Bart.—No.
Mr. ABRAHAM—Then it would appear clearly from
this that every one of you gentlemen never in any way
sanctioned the drawing of the money. What I, there-
fore beg to move, subjeet-to the explanation Mr. Hannay
may give, is that Mr. Roy do instanter take such steps
as will prevent Mr.Hanany leaving this house, unless the
meeting be satisfied with his explanation.
Mr. lIANSAY-I am not come here to vindicate the
circumstance of my account being overdrawn, but I
hope I shall show such a statement as will prove to you
that you will not lose one shilling by me.—(Consider able
confusion here ensued, and we were unable to catch part
of Mr. Ilannay's address.) It is a very serious affair to
me. I can assure you it is my intention to pay all my
debts. My account in 1839 was overdrawn 121. 6s. In
.

1840 it was 8,000/., and in 1841, 12,0001., and the reason
of the great rise in the amount was because my shares
were purchased to give a better colour to the Bank, and
passed to my private account, although they were for
other parties. These shares were to be sold out again,
if the demand for shares increased.
A conversation then ensued as the amount paid for
the shares, and whether they were all paid with the
4,0001., which brought the account of Mr. Hannay up
to 16,0001.

Mr. HANNAY continued to say that he hoped that
from the sale of his estates, the Bank would rather gain
than lose by him. He then proceeded to state that
several of his friends had invested money to a consider-
able amount in the Bank at his suggestion, and that he
had done all in his power to support the Bank. Every
check he had drawn could be referred to, and they would
see that they arose from no extravagance whatever.
He hoped they would consider that he was engaged to
work a capital of 30,0001., and he found 6,000 L,
and during the periikt he had been there no fewer
than three of the Directors had become insolvent, and
no fewer than 90 of the customers. He regretted ex -
ceedingly that his account was so large, and it would give
him the greatest pleasure to discharge it
A conversation then ensued as to several items in the
account of Mr. Hannay.
A discussion also arose as to parties who had been
sued at the instance of the Bank solicitor.

After a conversationt-elative to sale by auction of the
premises, Mr. Quilter was called upon to state the
amount of the assets and liabilities of the Bank, and he
stated that the liabilities amounted to 30,000/., twenty-
five of which was to the London and Westminster
Bank, the other five small amounts. The assets
were 17,0001, ; but that, if all the calls and debts
were paid, there would remain three or four
thousand pounds to be divided amongst the shareholders.
The doubtful debts were 23,000/.
_ _

Mr. DEExs then moved that this meeting do adjourn
to the first week in September, and that a Coin-
mittee, consisting of Messrs. Abraham, Doeks, Jackson,
and Parnall, be appointed to investigate the affairs of the
Bank and to make their report at the next meeting.
Thanks were then proposed to the Chairman, and the
meeting separated.

' INTEFCESTB K
TRADE.
Farmers, who reside near large towns. are sufficiently
alive to the importance of manufacturing prosperity.
They know that every additional-factory gives new im-
new hand employed adds so many
petus to the demand for their field and dairy produce.,
and that every
shil-
lings to the amount of money turned iu the weekly
market. All this is obvious, and all this is admitted
even by the greatest sticklers for the Corn-laws. But
there is another advantage, less obvious, but more direct,
which the farmer derives from brisk trado--a decrease
of the competition of his own btisiness. This we have
alluded to before, but it has not been dwelt on,
either here or in any other agricultural district, so
much as it deserves. The farmer, like the cotton-
spinner, is a capitalist. He sets out with a certain
amount of money and skill, and he looks, about him
for the best investment he can find. If there be
plenty of- farms in the market and few persons look-
ing after them, he will be able to make a good bargain,
and sit down at such a rent as will leave him a due
reward for his skill and labour, and a fair profit for
his capital. But if there be few farms in the market,
and a great number of " bidders" for them, the chances
are that he will get such a " down-sitting" as will force
him to scrape his last farthing together, at term time, to
make up his rent.
Now, what are the circumstances in which farms are
plenty and tenants comparatively scarce ? A prosperous
state of manufactures. Walter Dawson, Hillhead, had
a lottg lease of his farm at a very moderate rent.
Ile had lived comfortably, and in his latter years rather
genteelly, but his lease was nearly out ; and although
he could not expect to last long, and had saved as much
as would serve his own turn, and, perhaps, a little more.
he had four sons grown or growing up, and ho
wished, of course, that they shculd be pro-
vided for. Hillhead, even at an advanced rent,
would do for one of them, but what was to be made
of the other three ? They could not get farms with-
out bidding against their neighbours, and taking
possession at a rent too high ; and they were unwilling,
of course, to descend to the station of farm-labourers.
Emigration was put in their view, but they did not wish
to separate so far from their old parents. Fortunately, it
tw
was a time of brisk trade, and, by a little good mane-
,
ment, old Walter got the three provided for in manage=
neighbouring town. One obtained a situation as second
clerk in a new factory, another opened a large meal-
store, and the third went into company with a baker
and grain-merchant. The whole three succeeded in
business, and Hillhead was left to the eldest son, aho
resides there with his wife and his mother (the old man
being dead, and has the happiness of meeting his bro-
thers and their wives at the new-year and other holiday
times. .
This is. one picture ; let us turn to another. John
Grassly occupies a farm in Aberdeenshire on a nine-
teen years' lease ; but as he had worked out the tail
of a long lease before, he is generally understood to
be well to do in the world. He has only three sons,
but as they followed close on each other, they grew
up into manhood at nearly the same time. All of
them had assisted occasionally about the farm town,
and were, to some extent, acquainted with the principles
and practice of agriculture. The second had been for
some time in a lawyer's office in Aberdeen, but he soon
overstocked, that the profession was ovetocked, and wisely
abandoned it. An attempt was made to procure a cadet-
ship in the East India Company's service for the third,
but it failed; and thus, about four years ago, old John
found himself, with three sons on his hand, and none of
them provided for. He tried Aberdeen for clerkships,
partnerships, or feasible openings, in any line of business,
but none were to be got; trade was dull, and there was
not even employment for the youths belonging to the town
who wished to wear good coats. John had a little spare
money and some bank shares, so he set next about at-
tending " farm lettings." After much difficulty, and add-
ing 20/. or 30/. a-year to the rents of at leasthalf-a-dozen
of his neighbours, he succeeded in procuring, two
years ago, a lease of two hundred acres, on which
he has settled his eldest son. He overbade, by
thirty pounds, the former occupant, who, being unable
to find a place to suit him, has sold offhis stock, and
gone with his family to Australia. The farm which
young Grassly has got, is said to be high rented ; and it
is doubted whether, even with the assistance of his
father, he will be able to set out his lease. For a year
after the settlement of the first son, old John, naturally
anxious to have his children near him„,cast about for
farms for the other two, but he was unsuccessful ; so,
after adding considerably to the rent of many a poor
fellow, he has been forced, at last, to give the two lads
a sort of outfit, and send them abroad. The names in
these stories are, of course, fictitious ; but few of our
country readers will find difficulty in applying them to
circumstances that have come within their own know-
ledge ; nor will they fail to draw the moral, that farmers
have a clear and direct interest in promoting any mea-
sure that will add to the prosperity of manufactures
and commerce.

The agricultural population increases in nearly an
equal ratio with the manufacturing. Farmers will marry-
and have sons ; their sons must be provided for, and un-
less they are drawn off by the large towns, or by emigra-
tion, they remain in tie country only to add to the ex-
isting over-competition for farms. This might be all
well, if the number of farms went on increasing with
the increase of applicants for them ; but while the peo-
ple of this country have grown from twelve to twenty-
four millions, the farms have rather decreased in num-
ber. Great Britain has not grown an inch larger ; and,
although some spots here and there have been brought
into cultivation, there has been no demand for more
farmers. The new land has, in general, been added to
old holdings, and the policy of landlords—their desire
to make the most of their property—has led to the junc-
tion of farms rather than to their splitting 'up.
. What, then, are our farmers to do ? The baneful
Corn-laws have closed up every avenue to employ-
ment for their sons and daughters in large towns,and the effect of competition on themselves, arising
chiefly from this cause, has so raised their rents,
that they cannot save money to keep their families
in genteel idleness. Will they go on—nay, can they
go on, rearing a population for Australia and the Arne-
(
rictus, and spending all their spare money in outfits ? Or
will they join their fellow capitalists, the manufacturers,
in demanding a change in our commercial policy, which
will provide employment at home, and profitable em-
ployment too, for all classes of the community ? Of
this they may rest assured, even for a short time, to live
comfortably they must either get rid of the restrictions
on commerce, or apply restrictions elsewhere. ' There
is now for the people of this country no medium between
free trade and the stern application, either voluntary or
involuntarily, of the Malthusian checks on population.
Indeed, starvation and poverty have been at work already.
It is hard to say how far moral restraint may yet have
come into operation ; but the late census of the large
towns shows that the cruel necessity of keeping down
the number of mouths to the amount of breed, has nut
newly arisen.—Aberdeen Herald.

PROVINCIAL MEDICAL AND
SURGICAL ASSOCIATION.
(From Berrow's Worcester Journal.)
This large and influential Association held its ninth
anniversary on Wednesday and Thursday last at York.
The Council held their preparatory meeting on the pre-
vious day (Tuesday), when the preliminaries as to the
general business were arranged. The first general
meeting was held on Wednesday at one o'clock at the
Theatre of the Museum. Deputations attended from the
following bodies :—The British Medical Association, re-
presented by Dr. Webster,'Dr. Marshall hall, Dr. Rowe,
Mr. Farr, Mr. Bottomley of Croydon, Mr. Davidson of
London, and Mr. Crisp of Walworth. From the North
of England Association, Dr. Brown of Sunderland and
Dr. Charlton of Newcastle. From the Irish Association,
od fromworthys
Dr. Maunsell and Professor Williams.
Dr. JEFFREYS, of Liverpool, having been introduced
by the
profession to an astringent vegetable (Ma tiro), jai-
prteouCthhaAirmmearnie,a, and commonly
the attention of the
its
powers as a styptic were great ; it had also been men-
tioned by French and other authors, and appeared to
ije sommini °erfl'isYli;lll7;.'
that country by the name of ~ i'n
have been applicable to a variety of diseases ; it was used
both externally and internally ; as an infusion, like tea,
half an ounce of the vegetable should be put to a pint
of water. Dr. Jeffreys then presented a quautitr of
packages containing specimens of the rpeeics, and ob-
served that he should be happy to give them for :the use
h reon.
their experiments thereon.
Dr. Hon• Secretar • then read
of any members, who should report to him the result of
Dr. liAsTmos, the 3, the
highly- flourishing, now numbered
—The Association,
Report of the Council,. which contained thesgAstatements
e hundred and fifty members. Its ninth volume of
TranSaCtiOnS
twe-v • " had illustrated the medical topography
44
of Shrewsbury ; and the finances of the Institution
left a balance of 582/. in hand. Due attention had
been paid towards pushing the cause of parochial me di-
' cal relief, by petitions to the House of Commons ;
also for the suppression of empircism; while conferences
had been keld, and measures taken to promote medical
reform to the best of their power.
The dinner of the Association was held at the Guild-
hall, when upwards of 100 gentlemen attended.

CONVOCATION AT EXETER.--At a Diocesan
Convocation holden at the Chapter-house of the Cathe-
dral on the 6th of August, the Rev. Prebendary Den-
nis, in a learned and eloquent address, brought before
the Clergy the present state of our ecclesiastical system,
pointing out the innovations and perversions by which it
has. been so lamentably deranged ; the duties of the
Canons as assistants of the Bishop in the examination of
candidates for orders, an office now delegated to an exa-
mining Chaplain ; the appointment of Bishops by the
Sorerergn—an innovation utterly at variance with the
principle and practice of the Church of Christ for the
first 1,500 years at least of her existence ; the heavy
blow inflicted on the Church by the cutting off ten of her
Irish Bishoprics ; the tyranny exerted over the Church
by the silencing her voice in convocation ; the ignorance
of. ecclesiastical law, even in the Ecclesiastical Courts ;

the Ecclesiastical Commission, and the recommendation
of the suppression of the primitive Bishopric of Sodor
and Man, which, however, the combined exertions of
the Church and the memory of Bishop Wilson pre:.
vented. These, and many other topics, the ♦ery Learned
Prebend dwelt on with much elo9uence.- Piebendary
Dennis has embodied the main points of his address in

a petition.
RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION IN STOCKPORT.

--We understand that a Tory firm of manufacturers of
this borough, in a spirit of revenge excited by their ir-
retrievable defeat at the late election, are discharging
from their works every individual, however excellent a
hand or exemplary a character, of the Catholic persuasion.
—Stockport Chronicle.

At this time there are building on the banks of
the river Wear, Sunderland, 94 ships, and.3s more re-
cently bunched, lying in the river, fitting out and for
sale, making a totnl of 129, many of them of large ton-
nage.--Durham Chronicle.