The Sun.
London, England, 1844-02-05 00:00:00

PUSEYISM.

The following is the answer of the Chancellor, the Vice-
Chancellor, and the Heads of Houses to the Lay Address
against the Tractarian party

To the Right Honourable Lord Ashley, and other Lay Mem

bers of the United Church of England and Ireland.
We have received, and have had for some time under our
consideration, the letter addressed to us by your Lordship and
other gentlemen, in our character as the responsible Go-
vernors of the University of Oxford, on the subject of
sentiments diffused by means of various publications,
sent forth within the last few years, by several distin-
guished members of the University, the tendency of which,
it has grieved you to observe, has beeti,to excite dissatisfac•
tion with the principles of our Reformed Church, as em-
bodied in the Book of Common Prayer, and especially in the
Thirty-nine Articles of Religion.
After stating the opinion of your Lordship, and of the gen-
tlemen who with your Lordship have signed this letter, of
the great national evils which will be the result of any devia-
tion from the Protestant character of the Church of Eng-
land, and the alarm with which you have observed symp-
toms of such deviation, which have appeared in the opinions
avowed by some whose station in the University gives them
extensive influence over the younger portion of the academi-
cal body;

Tour Lordship, and the gentlemen who with your Lordship
have signed this letter, call upon us, the Authorities of the
University, to take such stops as are open to us for protect-
ing the youth committed to our superintending care from the
dangerous influence referred to, and for securing to them, for
the future, such tuition as is in strict accordance with the
Protestant Church of England and the Constitution of these
realms.

It is true that, within the last few years, cer-
tain tracts or pamphlets have been published by eeveral dis-
tinguished members of the University, containing opinions
and sentiments considered by many to be not conformable
to, or consistent with, the doctrines of the Reformed Pro-
testant Church of England, as embodied in the Book of Com-
mon Prayer, and in the articlei of religion called " The
Thirty-nine Articles."
The opinions and doctrines contained in these tracts or
pamphlets have been considered, discussed, and replied to in
other publications, and those discussions have, at different
times, attracted more or lees of the,public attention.
Against the prevalence, however, of erroneous opinions
among its members generally, the University possesses a safe-
guard in the statute enacted more than two centuries ago,
which provides that every candidate for martriculation should
subscribe the Thiq-nine Articles; and every candidate for a
degree should again subscribe the Thirty-nme Articles, and
in addition thereto, the Three Articles in the 36th Canon.
The authorities of the University haie not lost sight of
their duty in enforcing a strict compliance with this statute ;
nor. have they shown themselves indifferent to the improve-
ment of religious instruction within the University.
For„ when her Majesty was enabled, by recent Acts
of the Legislature, to . provide for, the foundation,
maintenance, and regulation of additional Professor-
ships of Divinity, the authorities of the University,
with the assistance of Convocation, adopted every mea-
sure for which they were competent, to carry into execution
the views of Government and Of. Parliament. And they
trust that, by perseverance in a 'course of moderation and
watchfulness, they will be enabled, under the Divine bles-
sing, to train up the youth committed to their care in the
pure principles of the Reformed Church of England.
• WELLINGTON, Chancellor,
P. WINTER, Vice-Chancellor,
On behalf of the Heads of Houses.

RIPON.—DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN.—On Mon-
day, 22d ult., George Wharton, the oldest man in Yorkshire,
paid the last debt of nature, having attained the patriarchal
age of 112 years. This venerable old man, having outlived
his annuity, in September last, changed his abode at Laver-
ton, near Ripon, for the house of his nephew, a respectable
farmer,.on Masham Moor-headi, where he died, and from
whence, on Thursday last, his mortal remains were removed
for interment, according to his desire, in the parish church-
yard of Kirby Malzeard. Until within a few days of his
death he retained the use of his faCulties. His vivacity of
spirits, the sprightliness of his person, and, above all, the
piety of his mind, will long be remembered by those who had
the happiness of paying old George a visit in his cot upon the
banks of the Laver.—York ,Courant. _ .

ROYAL BENEFICENCE.—Her Majesty (as we last
week announced) has been graciously pleased to contribute
the sum of 20/. to the fund for the relief of the family of the
late unfortunate Mr. W. Prichard.. The appeal to her Ma-
jesty's benevolence, and the readiness with which it was re-
sponded to, have somewhat of a romantic basis, which, under
Iles afflicting circumstances, might serve for a superstructure
to a work of Sction. It is painful to recapitulate facts which
have alrealy attained local notoriety,, but as the sheet which
contains the record of her Majesty's generosity may fall into
hands which the anterior statements have not reached, it
may not be amiss to premise that. Mr. Prichard committed
self-destruction under circumstances, of a peculiarly db..
tressing character, and that his widow and family were left
wholly destitute. It appears that on the 21st October, 1830,
Miss Julia Prichard (the eldest daughter of the late Mr.
W. Prichard), then three year's of age, was admitted
by Sir John Conroy into the presence of her Majesty Queen
Victoria, on her then visit at Clifton, and was caressed and
taken much notice of, and her Majesty most condescendingly
presented Miss Prichard with a beautiful flower. The
flower was carefully preserved, and, a few days since a com-
munication was made to Colonel Anson, the Aide-de-camp to
Prince Albert, by our fellow-citizen, J. K. Haberfield, E q
of the lamentable distress of this unfortunate family; and
the flower so preserved was also transmitted, with a
state-
ment of facts; and in reply her Majesty's treasurer, Sir
Henry Wheatley, forwarded to bliss' Prichard a cheque,
with a note, of which the following is a
proof
droowhif which
is most deserving of being recorded as anotherc°Peyran
her Majesty's well-known kinflne-sa. and lib alit,z• :•.—“ St.
James's Palace, January 25th, 1844.--411 H
presents his compliments to Miss.JUlii Wheatley
Bailliengchard, and
.begs to inform her that her petition kaa been submitted to
the Queen ; and her Majesty having been graciously pleased
to take into consideration the present afflicted state o f Mrs
Prichard and her numerous family, and also recollecting the.
circumstance to which Miss Prichard refers, has commanded
Sir Henry Wheatley to forward twenty pounds, as a donation
towards their relief. Sir Henry begs -to: inclose a draft' for
that sum, the receipt of which he requests Miss Priciiard
will acknowledge at her earliest convenience. Sir Henry
also-returns the flower and verses, in accordance with Med
Prichard's request."—Weekly Chninicte.
SIGN-BOARD EXTRAORDINARY. An American
paper publishes the -following .as n copy of the sign-board
of an itinerant showman ;—"1 Itattel Snaick too be Shoed.
—Thee histry off this snaick is as follors, hee was ketcht
on tung mounting buy a pooro man with a large fain-
may being sicks yer ould and very wenumous he is now In
a bocks and cant hirt no boddv which is much hettNhan
too bee runnin.wilde cause he- don't Want to eat nothun.
Admittance is sickpents for them what please to pay it, and
thrippents for them what dont, a: reduckshon for
fammelees for more particklelarspleese to cawl on Old Dick.
T.N,—"Take notiles it was the poore man and not the =sick
that had • large (=only

MARKET NE Vi'S.-SAT URDAY.
COVENT-GARDEN.
Owing to the frost the supply of vegetables was somewhat
limited, while the demand was active, and, in some instances,
at improved (potations. The sale for fruit was heavy, and
late rates were with dilicult V supported.
an.sel GATE Atha ii.E.II.23EATUALL.
We had a full average supply of both Game and Poultry
to-day, yet the demand was steady. on the following terms
Fowls, 2s to 4s 6d ; Chickens, is Gd to 2s ; Ducks, Is to 2s
6d; Geese, 4s to 6s ; Pigeons, 4d to 10d; Turkeys, 4s to 10g;
Rabbits, Gd to is 4d; Hares, is 6d to 2s 6d;- Partridges,
Is 6(1 to 2s; Pheasants, 2s 6d to 4s; Wild Duck, Is 9d to
2s; Teal, Is. to Is 6d; Widgeons, 6d to Is each; Snipes,
Gd to is ; Woodcocks, 2s to 3s 6d ; Plovers, 3d to 6d, and
Larks, Is per dozen. The demand for prime Mutton was ac-
tive, at an advance of 2d per Sibs. In other kinds of Meat
very little was doing. Beef, from 2s 4d to 3s 4d; Mutton, 2s
8d to 3s 8d; Veal, 3s 10d to 4s 10d; and Pork, 23 8d to 34
10d per Blbsl by the carcase.

HTINGERFORD.
'We had a full average time of year supply of fish, yet the
demand for it was tolerably active, at fully late rates. In
fruit and vegetables very little was doing, at about previous
=mei*.

WHITECHAPEL.
Most kinds of meat were in good supply and sluggish
demand, at about stationary prices.

NEWPORT.
Although the supply of Meat was not large, the general
trade was inactivo, at late rates.

BILLINGSGATE.
There was a good business deing in Fish, at full prices.
BREAD.
The prices of Wheaten Bread in the metropolis are front
Sid to 9d; of Household bid to 8d per 41bs

=DE BTAXICET
Raw Hides, at per stone of 14Ibs—Best steers and heifers,
5s 6d to 5s 10d ; middling hides, 5s 2d to 5s 4d ; inferior do,
4s 6d to ss. Sheep and Calf Skins, at per skin—Market
calf, 68 6d to 8s ; long woolled _sheep, 4s 6s to 5s 9d; short
do, 3s to 4s 6d.

RAY MARKETS.
SMMIFIELD.—Common Meadow Hay, 31 to 31 105;
Useful Ditto, 31 12s to 31 16s ; fine Upland Ditto, 3116 s to
4l; Clover Hay, 3158 to 5l; Oat Straw, 1/8s to 1/ 10s •, Wheat
Straw, 1/ lOs to 1/ 13s per load. A short supply and steady
demand. Prices somewhat on the advance.

CumßEßLANn.—Coarse Meadow~ Hay, 31 to 3/ 12 s ;
useful ditto, 31 13s to 3/ 16s ; fine Upland ditto, 31 17s w
414 s ; Clover Hay, 3/ 10s to 4/ 18s ; Oat Straw, 1/ 86 to
1/ 10s ; Wheat Straw, 11 12s to 1/ 14s per load. A limited
supply and a steady demand. Both Ray and ,Straw com-
manded a fair inquiry, at the above quotations.
WHITECHAPEL.—Coarse Meadow Hay, 2/ 15s -to 311°?!
useful ditto, 3l 12s to 3/ 15s ; fine Upland ditto, 3/ 16s to 41;
Clover Hay, 31 lOs to 515 s ; Oat Straw, 1/ 8s to 1/10g; Wheat
Straw, I/ 113 to 1/ 13s per load. Supply good, and trade
tolerably steady. , . ,

WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET.—FRIDAY.
A considerable extent of business has been done in 'Wheat
to-day, at rather improved rates. The best samples of Barley
command fully last week's rates, but inferior sorts are dull,
and scarcely support their value. Oats and Shelling are im-
proved demand, without material alteration in prices. Beans
are is per quarter dearer.

Per qr. of 601 b to the bushel
OLD. NEW.
Wneat, Suffolk, Essex, and Kent Red to 55 53 to 54
Ditto ditto ' White — 60 54 ,52
Norfolk Red ...... 53 47 52
Ditto ditto White... 56 51 51k
Lincolnshire and Cambridge Red 53 47 MI
Ditto ditto White... r— 55 51 52
York. h ire Red 53 47 52
Ditto ditto White... -- 56 50 54
Foreiv,
rt..d 53 56 .-- ---

Ditto ditto White... 55 58 --•
Per quay a imperial.
Barley, Norfolk and Suffolk
gg
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire -... 36 32
Grinding
Foreig — 35 92 34
leans, Small n
Per qr, f
3163113
S 5 29 . th bud'el
Ticks
Foreign _ ..... .-"
Oats, Potato a d Pola d • —.•—.. . CIO ""•••
thealin, 10.: in 11d., Per, ign --d to ev, d. &., cu.
Rhalling ..;11, 1,, 21.±.. pt.!' i.CO.
',fait
Rip,*,.ed. , .
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