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LONDON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1848.

Some of the French journals, and especially those in favour
of repeal, seem to regard as an important fact the protest
signed by a number of the Catholic Bishops against the Irish
Colleges Bill. The ground for this protest is alleged to be
the want of any theological, or, as it has been also
called, religious education in these establishments,
and the Prelates consider this defect so important as to jus
tify them in rendering every opposition to a measure which
most other people regard as a great boon to the sister coun-
try. In our opinion, the Bill will, nevertheless, work well;

it observes strict impartiality with respect to diffe-
rent principles of belief. Had any other scheme been
adopted, had the Government been so mad as to listen to the
denunciations of Mr. O'CONNELL and Sir ROBERT Nous
education could not have been carried-on—there must have
been a perpetual war of opinions, expressed in lectures, or
sermons, or harangues; one class would have been fighting
against another, and, instead of reconciling the discordant
elements of belief, or , allowing them to remain
in peace, the respective professors would have had the most
of their time occupied in directing polemical discussion, and
urging one sect against another. It is rare that religious
sects listen to reason, still more rare that conviction
follows disputation, for we believe there is not
one instance on record; and these colleges, in
place of being the means of smoothing down asperities,
weakening prejudices, and inculcating brotherly affection be-
tween Protestant and Catholic pupils, would have become a
perfect Babel, and the greatest curse that could have been in-
flicted on Ireland. But, even supposing that the protesting
Bishops had another plan in view, that impassable barriers
were to be established between the two sects, and that no
communication whatever was to take place between youths
who in after life would be eligible, with a few exceptions,
to all offices and appointments in the State, the
army, and the navy, would the evil be diminished ?
Quite the contrary. There would still be an Irish, and an
English, or Saxon, or Orange party, and additional incite-
ment would be given to the outcry against, England, and the
separation of the two countries. We can easily conceive,
therefore, why the Goverment plan is obnoxious
t.) the repealers. Its object is the amalgamation
of all clasbies of her MAJESTY'S subjects, independent of the
blessings conferred by a liberal system of education. We
regard, therefore, as a happy event the complete neutrality
of the Government on this question, and the satisfaction is
enhanced by the wise and liberal conduct of
the more influential of the Catholic Prelates. Not
fester than nine of that body have declared their com-
plete adherence to the measure, and we have only to mention

their names to show their respectability and learning. They
are Dr. CROLLY, the Primate; Dr. MURRAY, Archbishop
Of Dublin, and the following Bishops :—Dr. RYAN,
Dr. MURPHY, Dr. DENVIR, D-. BROWNE, Dr. KEN.
NEDY, Dr. HEALY, and Dr. INPLouotHAN. These Bishops
are among those most esteemed in Ireland, and we perfectly
agree with the Evening fttail in thinking that "the quality
of names is sometimes as important as their number." The fol-
lowing remarks in the same journal, however, are of a
more doubtful character :—" On the whole, this pro-
ceeding changes nothing of the position taken up by the
Roman Catholic hierarchy while the measure was yet but in
embryo. It is but a further specimen of the ambidextrous
policy perpetually carried on by the Church of Rome
in Ireland, that of making every question connected with
the Papal interests a two-handled one, to be taken up
on either side, as might best suit the occasion or expe-
diency of the times. Neither does it in the least elucidate
the mystery connected with the expressions assigned to Mr.
WYSE, to the effect that many of those prelates who, in
public, were most clamorous against the Bill, were amongst
the most ardent of those who, in private, urged him to per-
severe in the measure, and secure its completion." One part
of this paragraph contains a most grievous charge, and, if
founded on fact, would be of the first importance, as it
would neutralise all the open efforts of certain Bishops
against the Bill.

We have intelligence from Madrid to the 17th inst. The
city was perfectly tranquil, and the members of the Cabinet
had reconciled all their differences. NARVAEZ was still in-
disposed, though able to attend to business. It was under-
stood that the Chambers would not be convoked before the
end of the year. The Eco dcl Comercio states that several
arrests had been made lately, and among other persons
DOMINGO BELO, formerly Deputy for Granada, who had been
confined in the barracks at Madrid.

No business was dene on the Bourse on the 17th, but
there were some private transactions in the Three per Cents.,
at 32% cash. Exhange on London, 37%.

The Paris Conservative journals boast, and with good
reason, that Conservatism is daily gaining ground in France,
and instance the late elections as a proof. For nearly all the
places left vacant by the late promotions of Deputies to the
Chambers, Ministerial candidates have been returned. The
Opposition appear to be utterly powerless, caused in come
measure, as has been the case in this country, by dividing
their strength, and thereby playing into the hands of the
Government. Generally, however, the number of votes for
the Legitimatist candidate and those of the Left did not to-
gether equal those given to the successful candidate. The
Illessager gives the following returns of Members in place of
those raised to the Peerage by the last royal decree :—For
Rochefort, Colonel DUMAS, Conservative, who had 269 votes.
There were two Opposition candidates, M. ROT-Bay, who
had 92 votes, and M. RENOU DE GALLON, who had 93.
For Blois, M. BERGEVIN, Conservative; he had 537 votes.
The Prince DE CiimAis, the Legitimatist candidate, had 206,
and M. LitrtoY, the candidates of the Opposition of the Left,
116. For Coutances, M. QUESNAULT had 263 votes ;M.
LE.NrysGtrortET, Legitimatist,l62 ; M. MOSSELMAN, Opposition
of the Left, 53. For Issoire (Puy de Dome), M.
Mouuti, Conservative, without opposition. On this
victory the Journal des Debats of Tuesday makes
the following remarks :—" The result of the elections of the
20th have reached us to-day. The Conservatives have every-
where been returned by large majorities. The boasting of
the Opposition had almost alarmed us. We confess our
weakness ; and still we ought to have had more confidence in
the good sense and patriotism of the electors. Our readers
may recollect that the Liberals and Legitimatists had pro-
mised to unite their suffrages at the second poll; unfortu-
nately, there was no occasion for a second poll, the Conser-
vative candidates having obtained more than the majority
required. At Vendome alone, another ballot will be neces-
sary, but there the Opposition has not the slightest chance of
success, the contest being between three candidates of the
Conservative party. In future our opponents will act wisely
in not awaiting tha second ballot to give us the edifying
spectacle of their alliance."

On Sunday the KING, attended by General GOURGAUD, M.
DUMON, and M. CMEFFONTAINE, walked in the park at Eu
for about an hour, between twelve and two o'clock, and at
three took a drive to Treport, accompanied by General
GOURGAUD, Colonel DU:ALAS, the Marquis DE STRADA, and
two orderly officers, returning to the Palace at half-past four.
The Duke and Duchess of Nitmouns left Paris yesterday
for Eu.

The following are the only other extracts of interest in the
papers :

Tbe Gale du Midi says, Don Carlos and his consort have at

length been released from the captivity's' which they have been kept
by their kinsman, LOWS Philippe. Don Carlos is about to proceed
to Rome, calling on Isis way at GCIIOII, in order to see two of his sons
who have entered the service. of the King of Sardinia.
• A private letter front Naples announces the death of Lady Co-
ventry, in that capital, on the II th last. Her Ladyship died suddenly
of apoplexy.
I
M. Mendizabal, ex-Minister of Finance in Spain, and who, until
recently, has been residing In Paris, arrived at Marseilles on Thurs-
day last.
It appears by a return from the Light-house Commission, that
France has at this time on her coasts and al the mouths of her rivers
231 light=houses, or other buildings with lights, and that the cost o
the erections and apparatus has amounted to 10,658,000 f.
"Engineers of the army, navy, and punts et chaussies, have," saysf
the Cons!itutionnel, " for some time been engaged in surveying the
coast i•fFrance bounded by the ocean, and preparing plans of forts
and other fortifications, for its e,mplete defence from invasion ; and
it is said the Minister of War will, in the course of the next session,
present a Bill to the Chamber for a grant of credit sufficient to carry
these projects into execution."
A conflict Ilea arisen between the Government of the Grand Duchy
of Baden and the Archbishop of Friburg, similar to that which has
existed between the Archbishop of Cologne and the Government of
Prussia. The Prelate of Friburg havinr, commanded his clergy not
to celebrate ally suixed marriages without 6 his license as metropoli-
tan, the Government issued a declaration that this order was null
and void, as being contrary to the usages of the country, Notwith-
standing this, the Archbishop has reiterated his order, and enjoined
his clergy to a strict observance of it, under the faith of the oath they
took when they were ordained,
A Berne letter states that the canton of Argon is raising a second
landwelsr, tolerating the tee corps, and allowing on its frontiers
assemblages of such a nature as to give alarm to the canton of Lu-
cerne. Bile Carnpagne also, it is said, maintains an aggressive posi-
tion, and does all in its power to provoke a renewal of hostilities. In
the meantime the cantons which think they are menaced arc pre-
paring to defend themselves against attacks. General Sonneberg,
having obtained leave of absence from the service of Naples, has re-
turned to Lucerne, to re-assume the chief command of the armed
force.

A considerable decline in Stocks and and Shares took place
on the Paris Bourse on Tuesday. The Three per Cents. closed
at 831. 45e.; the Five per Cents., 117 c. 75c ; the Orleans
Railroad Shares, 1,241 f. 25c. ; Rouen, 1,065 f. ; Havre,
8751. ; Avignon, 997 f. 50c. ; Vierzon, 735; BordeauX, 680 f. ;
Boulogne, 630 t.; Troyes and Montereau, 520 E; Basle, 275 E;
Northern, 8201.
The following are the quotations for the new lines :-
Paris and Lyons Railroad (Laffitte), 271. 50c. premium;
ditto (Calon), 10E; ditto (Ganernon), Bf. 50c. ; ditto (Lapin-
sonniere), sf. 50c.; Northern Line (Laffitte), 771. 50c.; ditto
(Rosaniel), 381. 50c ; ditto (Pepin Lehalleur), 281. ;
ditto (Decan Lebeuf), 30f. ; Paris and Strasburg (Ganneron),
13f. 75c.; ditto (Hinguerlot), 14f. ; ditto (Becher), sf. 50c.;
ditto (Isot), 9f. 50c.; Tours and Nantes (Mackenzie), 15f.;
ditto (Dronillard), 2f. 50c.; ditto (O'Neill), 12f. 50c; ditto
(Lefevrc), 7f. 50c.; Lyons and Avignon (Talabot), 32f. 50c.;
ditto (Lecointe), 22f. 50c.; ditto (Compagnie Meriondale),
11f. 50c.; Bordeaux and Get° (Mackenzie); 4f. 50c. ; diary-
(Espeleta), 15E ; Creil and St. Quentin (Kysaens), 6f.; ditto
(Carette), 81.50 c. ; ditto (Colbert), 2f.; Charleroi (Kysaens),
461.; Maubeuge (Kysaens), if. ; Dijon and Mulhausen
(O'Neill) If. 50c. ; ditto (Allegry), 1E; Dieppe (Sellieres),
40f. ; Caen (Delamarre), 6f.; Fampoux, 15f. 50c.
MARSEILLES, SEPT. 19.-Marseilles and Avignon, 1,060 E •
Boulogne, 6501. ; Vierzon,7Bsl.; Orleans and Bordeaux, 710 f:
BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, SEPT. 24.

Anglo-Belgian
Boulogne and Amiens l3
Bordeaux &Mediterran
Bordeaux and Toulouse
Do. & Cette (Espeleta) 21,12
Do. (Mackenzie's)
Central of Spain
Dendre Valley ...... 2
Dutch Rhenish
Dieppe & Paris Junct —
Dijon and Mulhouse
East Indian
Grt Northern of France
(Laffitte's)
Ditto ( Rosamel's) 31/2
Do. (Le Boeuf) . 3l
Do. Pepin le Halleur 474
Great Paris and Lyons —
Great Western Bengal 3/4
Jamaica Junct ion
Do. North Midland —
Do. Extension
Jersey
Louvain and Jemeppe 4'4
Lyons and Avignon —

Luxembourg
Namur and Liege
Orleans and Vierzon ..
Orleans and Bordeaux
Over Yssel
Paris & Lyons (Lafitte) 3
Ditto (Ganneron's). 3
Ditto (Calores)-- 214
Paris and Orleans.--
Paris and Rouen . 43
Paris and Strasburg
(Ganneron's) 274
Do. (Compte deL'Est)
Paris and St. Quentin.
Rouen and Havre 3l
Royal North of Spain 274
Sambre and Meuse
Strasbourg and Basle
Tournay,Jurbise, Lan-
dent, and Hasselt...
Tours and Nantes
(11PIcenzie's)
Do. (Lefebvre's)
Verona and Ancona —
West Flanders 7'A

THE Comm—Her Majesty and Prince Albert, attended
by the Royal suite, are expected to leave Osborne House, Isle
of Wight, at ha-past ten o'clock this morning for Windsor
Castle, where the royal party will lunch.

MORTALITY IN THE llmuorous.—The number of deaths
during the week ending Sept. 20 was 774, showing a decrease
of 66, as compared with the preceding week, and less than
the avenge of five summers, by 130 Deaths caused by dis-
eases of the lungs and other organs of respiration are un-
usually few, being only 158, or 71 below the average. Bron-
chitis, however, forms an exception, the deaths being 22,
average 7. Under the head of small-pox there are only 4;
but the fatality arising from measles is still great, the number
of deaths being 58, average 24. The violent deaths amount
to 27, of which eleven were from fractures and contusions, 5
frOm drowning, 4 from burns and scalds, and 6 suicides.
The fall of rain, during the week, amounted to 1.37 inches.

BANKRUPTCY.-(THIS DAY.)
(Before ➢ir. Commissioner EvAxs.)