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object of it was to encourage education alike among the
children of Churchman, - Catholics, and Dissenters,
and as they all contributed to the grant, to
rnalw them equally partiCipute in its benefits. llis
Lordship seems determined to persevere in this course,
And we trust will not swerve from his purpose at the

suggestion of parties who have as a body, though there
are honourable exceptions, ever shown themselves the
bitter enemies of sound and practical education.

Madrid letters of the 17th inst. state that the REGENT
ad ordered the Court to go into mourning fur the death
f the Duke of ORLEANS.

France presents a singularly impressive picture at this
moment. The death of .the Puke of ORLEANS seems to
have confounded and disordered the projects and hopes
sf all parties. No one but the KING appears to know
what course to follow, 431' what policy to adopt. It was
supposed some days ago that Louis l'inurrE had
gained over M. TRIERS, and . that no oppo-
sition would be made to the Regency. of the-
Duke of Numouas ; but on Sunday a quite dif-

ferent impression was abroad. It no longer seems to
us improbable that he will shortly come into office. and
once more peril the peace of the world. M. GUIZOT, we
begin to fear, cannot stand. Ills- enemies are so
numerous, and so violent, and he is so singled out
from his colleagues for popular execration, that
we do not see how it is possible for him to maintain
himself in office during the ensuing session of the
Chambers. We express this conviction with deep
regret. France, we are convinced, will yet bitterly
lament the rancour with which she now traduces the
greatest and most respectable of her statesmen.
More than 350 Deputies have already arrived at Paris. A
great number of them meetevery day in the Salle des Confe-
rences and in the library of the Chamber. To-morrow, the
25th, the preparatory meeting with closed door. w ill take place
in the Salle des Conferences. The object of this last meeting
is to form the provisional bureaux of the Chamber, and to ballot
for the grand deputation of 25 Members who are to meet the
King on his coming to open the session. The questors will
invite the oldest of the Members present to take the President's
chair. and the four youngest Members to act as secretaries.
On Wednesday, the 27th, the Chamber will meet twice in
public sitting, and once in the bureaux. After balloting ter
the composit►on of the nine bureaux, the presidents and the
secretaries of them will be nominated. A great number of
elections, the validity of which cannot be contested, will be
confirmed in the same sitting.
The verifications of the returns at the commencement of a
legislature often takes from eight to twelve sittings. Never-
theless, as those elections, which require a long investigation,
maybe deferred till after the definitive formation of the Bureaux
of the Chamber, it is probable that the Chamber may be able
to be present at the funeral of the Duke of Orleans on the 3d
of August, headed by the President.
The nomination of the Committee to draw up the address in
answer to the King's Speech, and the presentation of the pro-
ject of law on the Regency may take place on the sth or Gth of
next month. A Journal says that 380 Deputies had inscribed
their names yesterday. It is thought that at least 430 Mem-
bers will take part in the first operation of the session, and in
the vote on the law of the Regency.— Constitutionnel.

GEORGE THE FOURTH'S STATUE.—Among The votes
brought forward last night in the House of Commons,
was one of 6,300 L for a bronze statue of George the
Fourth 1 This is a most scandalous business, and every
way worthy of a Tory Ministry, by whom it was origi-
nally projected in 1829. What possible claim has
George the Fourth on the grateful recollection of the
People ? Is the example he set, as a son—a father—a
husband—a friend—a monarch—one that calls for
their reverence ? A reckless voluptuary in youth ;
an apostate to his principles in middle life ; a
selfish, narrow-minded egotist in age there is
no Sovereign who has swayed the British sceptre, since
the days of Charles the Second, so wholly undeserving of
even the slightest tribute of public respect, as this showy,
heartless despot. Let those who propose erecting a
statue to such a man. pay for it themselves, and not
presume to saddle the country with the expense of its
erection. The 6,3001. which it is to cost, would be far
better employed in relieving the distresses of the starving
Operatives in the manufacturing districts.

TRANSPORTING THE BISHOP OF EXETER.—Captain
Pechell observed last night in the House of Commons,
that " there was now a vote on the paper, of ninety-
three pounds, for the expense of carrying the Bishop of
Exeter to the:Scilly Isles."—We had no idea that Epis-
copal transkortation was so expensive a businesi.
Ninety-three pounds for conveying a bishop some thirty
or forty miles by self`! Why, a doien emigrants have
been conveyed three thodSand miles—say, from Paisley
to Canada—for an infinitely less sum t Of course, the
ghostly Prelate took:care to carry all his staff with him—
his 'cooks, butlers, stewards, secretaries, chaplains, &c.,
in order the better to impress -the Scilly islanders with
a sense of his Apostolic importance, and also to provide
for his own creature comforts, of which bishops, to do
them justice, are seldom neglectful ; but why are the
People to be called on to pay for all these episcopal
luxuries ? What benefit has the community at large
derived from Exeter's transportation to Scilly ? Had
the transportation been for life—or even for 14 years—
then, indeed, the people might have been the gainers, for
they would have had one bitter enemy less in the House
of Lords; but as it is, they gain nothing, but the consolation
of knowing that they have contributed to the personal
comforts of a •bishop who is so remarkably fond of his
ease, that he cai.not even resist the temptation of falling
asleep in church time ! We hope some Liberal Member
will make a point of calling for the items of this episco-
pal bill of ninety-three pounds What are the Representa-
tives for Finsbury about ? We call on them to bestir
themselves. The Bishop's sea voyage would be a capi-
tal subject for Mr. Duncombe's lively sarcasm, and Mr.
Walticy's imaginative Muse

BELFAST ELECTION COMPROMISE.—The Committee
in their Report state, that gross bribery and extensive
corruption prevailed at the late election, that more than
7501. had been paid for car hire, under colour of
.con-
veying voters to the pall; and that four individuals were
brought from Monaghan, a distance of forty mi!es, to
personate on the part of Conservatives disqualified
persons. These gentlemen consummated their guilt by
awful perjury. It appears also that the state or the
registry is most objectionable, the number of persons
registered being 5,000, while the bona fide electors do
not Qxceed 1,800.

THE COLLATON KIRICHAM ESTATE.—The fine estate
of Montague Parker, Esq., late M.P. for South Devon-
shire, it is determined, is to be sold in lots, at Totnes,
instead of being disposed of altogether. It includes some
of the finest farms throughout Devonshire, with the river
Dart for the boundary. The tenantry are first-rate
men, and amongst their manifold virtues Mr. Robins
notices that they have never required, nor would._ they
receive any abatement of rent. It consists of near twelve
hundred acres, and the soil is said to be unsurpassable
anywhere; indeed, it has been affirmed that the bullocks
fatted upon this land are immediately recognised on
their arrival in Smithfield market. The sale of these
farms will give the capitalist a first-rate opportunity to
invest in perfect security.
Rubini, that soul-stirring tenor, in a few days closes a
triumphant career of theatrical celebrity unknown since
the days of the lamented Malibran. ller Majesty's
Theatre no dotibt will be • thronged nightly, now it is
generally known he intends to bid -:a long and lasting
adieu to his friends, patrons, and the stage. To-night he
sings the " Lucia," and on Thursday appears in two fa-
vourite parts,being an extra night. Signor Costa, with his
usual good judgment, postpones his benefit till Thursday
next, when the hart ton will be in town from Goodwood,
and a full house will be ensured.

ELECTION COMMITTEES.
(THIS DAY.)
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The Committee met again this morning at eleven o'clock.
Mr. P. M. Stewart in the Chair.
ltcbert Jobson Taylor was (ailed and examined by Mr.
KINGSLAKE-1 live at Ipswich. lam a porter employed at
the Orion steamer. Last Sunday afternoon I received a sum-
mons to come to London. I received a sovereign at the same
time. I was directed to leave Ipswich that evening. I did
not do so, as I had nothing to come in, but I intended to set
out on the Monday morning. I saw Mr. Pownall on Sunday
evening. I had the papers which had been delivered to me,
and as I c:nld neither read nor write 1 did not know what they
were for, so 1 took them to Mr. Pownall. He explained them
to tile. Alr. Pilch brought the summons to me, and
told ICC it was for me to attend and give evidence
before a Committee of the House of Commons, but
I did not understand it. I knew nothing about the petition,
nor did I know that any freemen had left Ipswich to attend the
Co,mmittee. I told Mr. Pilch I would leave Ipswich on Mon-
day morning. I went to Mr. Pownall between eight and nine
on Monday evening. I asked Mr. Pownall it I was to go up
on Monday esenirig. Mr. Pownall looked at the paper, and
s tid "It says that you must go." I asked him if I was obliged
io go ; and he said, "Where is the man that brought it to
you ?" I told him it was Pilch, who was at the Coach and
Horses. Mr. Pownall went to the Coach and Horses with me,
and he spoke to Pilch. He said " I believe,this young man is
to go to London ;" and Pilch said, " According to this paper
he must go to-night." Mr. Pownall said, " He is to go by
coach ; here is a sovereign, but that will not par his expenses
up ; as it is a bad night to ride outside be must ride inside." 1
never rode inside a coach in my life. Pilch offered me ss. more,
and asked me if that would bo sufficient? Mr. Pownall said
it was not enough, and that I ought to have 2/. ; and Pilch
said he should not give it. Mr. Pownall said, then I shall per-
suade the young man not to go this evening, but to stop and
go by the steam-boat in the morning. I was employed to at-
tend the Orion at the last election. My wages were 16s. per
week. I voted for Desart and Gladstone. I polled after I had
done my work. I was cut off that day's pay. I heard that the
full amount of my wages was paid out of the counting-house, I
was cut off 2s. 6d. I did not return to work on the Saturday,
as I did not think they would have me any more. We work an
gangs. 1 received 6s. on the Corn-hill in Mr. Deck's room.
I received it for my loss of time. I was out the whole of
Thursday night with three or four other people. I went
to Mr. Deck's room alone. I saw two gentlemen there. I
do not know them. 1 said I had lost a day's pay, and
I asked for a trifle. It was between twelve and one when 1
went there. I had been told previously that I should not be
paid for that day's work. I got ss. for my trouble, and Is. for
going round the town with the party after the election. 1
know Mr. Bristoe. He came into the room just after I was
paid. I did not see Mr. Steward there. Mr. Mulley called
not. promised my vote before
LordL
at my house to canvass me. Mr. Keeble came with him.
orcl
Desert D esa rt
andalso came.
Mr.o
campacl lioto me. I was canvassed
the week before by Mr. May, Mr. Mulley, and Sir. Bray. I
was attending the Orion on the Quay. Some of them said,
" I understand you voted for the Blues at the last election ;
I hope vou will give us a turn this time. I did not promise.
I will positively swear that I did not promise to vote for
Gisborne and Moffatt, or any body else. 1 cannot say whether
I used the words, ".I have no objection." I will not swear that I
I did not see them. I should not like to take a false oath on
any account. Mr. Mulley came to my house to takee use toalp
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for Gisborne and Mr. Hutt. He said, " Taylor, oalong
with me and vote." Lord Desart came while Mr. Mulley was
there. Mr. Mulley took me into a back room directly Lord
Desart came in. Air. Mulley told me he had behaved well to
me; I had got a good berth, and I had better jump into the
yellow carriage, and go up to vote. Lord Desart then opened