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

Why, that out of the sums voted for education,
37,0001., had got into the hands of the two State
Churches, and but one-tenth into the hands
of the Dissenters, it was but fair to presume that a
similar result would take place 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 b 2 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 fire pupils and five apprentices.
They knew if one member of a family were pensioned,
that the family was secured 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.—(oh, 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 gr.-at 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
children 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 absurd. 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. HALL was of a similar opinion. He was strongly
opposed to state interference,and considered that the mil-
lion of money proposed to be expended might be devoted,
with far greater advantage, for the purchase of clothes
for the poor naked children, to enable them to labour,
and to pa) Id. 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 NIAJ E.wry's THEATRE.
THIS EVENING will be performed Verdi's blichly successful New
Opera

I DUE FOSCARI.

Between the Aets of the Opera will be presented the se!mired Di-
vertisement, entitled LE BACCHANTE. by Mdlle. Lucile Gratin
Mdlles. Comm Honore, Sr Dor, ind Co^p,3 de Balet.

To conclude wit.h. the new successff Ballet, in Two Tableau; by
M. Paul Ta,giloni, the music by Signor Pugni, entitled
THEA ; OLT. LA FEE AUX FLEURS.

Principal characters by Mcil;e. C. /instal, 31dlie. Marie Taglion!,
M. Paul Taglioni,

In the course of the Ballet will be introduced the following dances:—
Le Moreska, Mdlle. C. Rosati. L'lnd'frefence, Mdlle. Rosati and
31. P. Taglioni. Solo of Le Fee aux Fleurs, mere Marie Taglionl,
La Bouquet, Mdlle. Rosati.

Mayerbier's Opera or ROBERTO IL DIAVOLO Is in, rehearsal for
the first appearance et :Wile. Jenny Lind, who is immediately ex-
pected.

Sigr. Vietti and Herr Standigl have arrived, and will appear
forthwith.
Verdre,ppera Ernani " will be repeated forthwith.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Subscribers, mid ruo!'c m*e respectfully in-
formed, that there will be an EXIT:A NiCHT
On THURSDAY, AV IL. 15, !3'.*.
When will be performed (J7st time this season) Bellint's celebrated
Opera

I PURITANI.
Princip?' Characters: —Eivi ra, Madame Castellan ; Giorgio, Signor
Lablaclie; Artura, Si:;aor C:artiori ; end Riccardo, Signor Coletti.
Between tile Acts of the Opet a, a Divertissement, in which will be
presented the following Dances :—Deutchen Rij n, by Corps de
Ballet ; a iavourite l'as, by Millie. Rosati ; and a new Pas, composed
by X. !). l'aglioni for MeWe. Marie Tagl.oni, eniiiled Posnania, or
D-nee Polonaise.

After the Opera will be presented an entirely New Ballet Dlver-
tissentent, t,y M. P. Taglioni ; tlc Music by Sim•. Pugnt ; the Scenery
by Mr. C. Marshall, entitl__, Oritbia, ou, L:3 Camp des Amazones.
Principal character Oriruin, Mtille. 1...tc is Cra;,u.

THEATRE ROYAL I)RUIIY-LANE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Opera of M ARITANA. Charles the Second,
Mr. Borrant ; Don Cm?ar de Itazan, Mr. D. W. King • Lon Jose, Mr.
Sretton; Margit sda Santarem, Mr. Horncastle ; 'Laugh), Miss
R. Isaacs ; Mar.tana, Miss Rainsforth.
After which ihe New and Original Oriental Spectacle, called THE
DESERT; or, The Imaun's Daugitler. In which the Two Elephants,
upwards of Sixty Horses, and the Camels will appear. The Imaun
Useph, Mr. Howell; Raiez. Mi . Rafter; Barck, Mr. W. H. Payne;
Fuzel Oola, Mr. Harley ; Naleek, Mr. T. Mathews ; Ahabeck, Mr.
Hutchison ; Kuziiraga, Mr. L. Lee; Princess Ipomaye, Miss Measent ;
.Nilda, M.ss Collett ; Giroee, Hiss R. Isaacs:

TIIEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Missßennett, Miss Rey.
nolds, &c.

After which the Grand Astronomical Extravagaasa, called THE
NEW PLANET ; or, Harlequin eut of Place.
To conclude with the Comic Drama, called THE LIGHT TROOPS
OF sr. JAMES'S. Master Thomas Smallbones, Mr. Buckstone ;
Maids of Honour to the Queen, Mrs. Clifford, M►s. Seymour, Mrs.
Yarnold, Miss Carre, Miss Telbin, and Mrs. Caulfield ; Jane
Roberts, Miss Reynolds.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
i nder the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVEN iNG

Will be performed the origins! Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a Gips% Story. Coca:, John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, 31 ss Wooigar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilllam; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
To conclude with the Fairy Spectacle, founded on the :Ballet
of LA (HSF.LLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS; or, the
Wills Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullen:ord, Madame Celeste, his Marian Taylor,
2111.$ 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 Auher's celebrated Comic Opera, In
Three Act called TIIE I3ARCAROLE. The principal characters
by Messrs. Walton, Dodda, Leffler, and Allen; Miss E. Honner and
Miss Anne homer.
After which, Shakspere's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The
principal characters by Messrs. H. Hughes, Ryder, J. Vining, C.
Fisher, NVynr, and Compton ; Miss Winstanley (her sixth appearance
in London), firs. Stirling, Mrs. H. Hughes, Miss S. Flower, Miss
Anne 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
Turner, 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 lIARLOWE. Le Comte Robert Lovelace, M.
Ithosevll; Macdonald, 31. Cartigny ; Clarisse, Mdlle. Rose Cheri;
Boutou de Rose, Mdlle. Duverger.
Boxes, 6s. ; Fit, 6d. ; Amr,hitheatTa, 3,.; Gallery, 2s.
Boxes and Stalls may .e engaged at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Bond-street ; and at the Eox-office of the Theatre, which is open
daily from Eleven till Five.

ETHIOPIAN SiEIIE NADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING

The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Barrington,
While, Stanwood, and Gannon, 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-
ing, commencing at half-past two o'cloc:.-. The evening perfor-
mances will be continued every Tue,day, Thursday and Sakurday,
and the day performances every Wednesday morning.
Boxes and stalls at Mitchell's Royal Library 33 Old Bond-street.