The Sun.
London, England, 1842-05-10 00:00:00

EAST INDIIA SIIIPPING-_

Arrivals.—lsabella, Blyth, Lane, from Mauritius, in
the Downs, sailed 12th Feb., St Helena, 14th March ;
Posthumous, Milner, from China, in the Downs, sailed
18th Dec., St Helena, Bth March ; Corrina, Wilmot,
from Bengal, at Liverpool, sailed 22d Dec., St. Helena,
Bth March ; Thomas, Henry, Churchward, from Bengal,
in the Downs, sailed the 17th Dec., St. Helena, 3d
March ; Gilbert, Monro, Nicholson, from Mauritius, in
the Downs, !sailed 18th Jan.; Tigress, Morrison, from
Mauritius, in the Downs, sailed 14th Jan.; Janet, Izat,
Goldsmith, from the Cape of Good Hope, in the Downs,
sailed from Table Bay 24th Feb.; Medura, Carter, from
Bengal, at Liverpool, sailed 22d Dec., St. Helena, Bth
March ; Cambyses, Hutchinson, from Signapore, in the
Downs, sailed 13th Dec.; Anja, 23d Dec., St. Helena
28th Feb. ; Deva• Sprout, from Port Philip, in the
Downs, sailed 6th Jan.
Arrivals at Adelaide—Orissa, in November, from
London, and sailed 28th December to Singapore ; Sul-
tana, Dec. 19, from Singapore ; King Henry, 20th, from
Greenock ; Water Witch, 21st, from Port Lincoln.
Departures from Adelaide—James Tuscan, 27th Dec.,
Alemena, 28th, to Singapore ; Duke of Sussex, 28th, to
London.
Arrivals at Hobart Town—Adelaide, Dec. 12, from
Port Nicholson ; Marian Watson. 12th, from Sydney,
and sailed 24th back ; Endora, 12th, from Swan River ;
Morys, 14th, from Adelaide, and sailed 21st back ; Sir
John Byng, 16th, from Sydney ; Scout, 16th, from Port
Philip ; Tuscaloosa, 25th, from Whaling ; Isabella,
25th, from Sydney ; Metborough, 26th, from Kings-
town ; Calcutta, Chalmers, from London.
Departures from Hobart Town—Hebe, Dec. 19th, for
London ; Maria, Miller, 24th, to Singapore.
Arrivals at Launceston—Tar, Dec. 2d, and Psyche,
Dee. 4, both from Bristol ; Royal Mail, 16th, from Port
Philip ; William, 17th, from Sydney ; Will Watch, 17th,
from Port Philip ; Emu, 22d, at Circular Head, from
London to Hobart Town.

Arrivals at Port Phillip-Frances, Sharp, Nov. 29,
from Liverpool, and cleared, Dec. 29, for India ; Mary,
Nixon, Field, Nov. 30, from Cork ; Branken Moor,
Smith, Dec. 3, from Cork ; Supply, Browne, 9th, from
Sydney ; Caroline, 10th, from Hobart Town ; Asia,
from Sydney ; Ward, Chapman, from Bristol ; William
Mitchell, from Leith ; Agostina, 17th, from Cork ;
Mary Hay, 18th, from London ; Lady St. Kilda, 22d,
from Sydney ; Gilmore, 24th, from Plymouth ; Naiad,
26th, from Hobart Town ; Alexander, 27th, from Ply-
mouth ; Salus, 29th, from London ; Sarah, 31st, from
London and Rio ; Sarah Bell, Jan. 2, from Launceston;
Bolivar, 6th, from London ; Timbo, Dec. 29, Sydney.
Arrivals at Sydney, New South Wales.-Faith,
Nov, 23, from Whaling ; Martha, 20th, from Bay of
Islands ; Joseph, Cunard, 28th, from Liverpool ;
Catherine, Jameson, 30th, from Port Phillip ; Comet,
Dee. 3, from Cork ; Triton, 3d, from Hobart Town t;
Jupiter, from Bay of Islands ; Talent, from Clyde ;
City of Adelaide, from Adelaide ; Tamar, from Hobart
Town ; Columbine, 4th, from Liverpool ; Bristolian,
sth, from the Cape ; Falcon, 19th, from Bay of Islands ;
Water Lily, 19th ; British Sorereign, 20th, from Hobart
Town ; Margaret, from the Cape ; Tamar, from Laun-
ceston ; Cheerful, from Manilla ; Louisa, 21st, from the
South Seas ; Arrow, from Port Nicholson ; William
Wise, 22d, from the Bay of Islands ; Jessie, from the
South Seas ; William Jardine, 23d ; Tropic, Chatham,
and Emerald Isle, 23d, all from London ' • William,
from Manilla ; Susannah, Ann, from Port Nicholson ;
Water Witch, from the South Seas ; Charles Hartley,
24th, from Batavia.

Departures from Sydney—Alexandria, Nov. 6, to
Forth Phillip ; Countess of -Mint° to New Zealand ;
Margaret, 15th. New Zealand; Julia, 21st, to Auckland;
ilianirock, 24th, to Auckland ; Bright, Planet, 24th,
to Akaroa ; Tigress, 20th, to
to Port Phillip ;
.Nerio, to Newcastle ; Genii, 28th,
to South Seas ; Middlesex, to Port Nicholson ; Martha,
Dee. 9, to Guam ; Lascar, sth, to Manilla ; Jack, to
sail 28th, for London.

THE TRANSIT THROUGH
in EGYPT.—The Desert of
Suez bids fair to become, a very short time, almost as
much a frequented thoroughfare as the Great North Road.
Arrangements on an extensive scale are in the course of pro-
gress by the Egyptian Oriental Transit Company for facili-
tating the intercourse with India, &c., through Egypt, both
for passengers and goods , and the Pacha had offered his aid io
the undertaking by the appropriation of 100. ,000 dollars
(20,0004) from his treasury, to be laid out for improving the
road, in building a large hotel at Suez, in transit depots, &c.,
which were to be rented of him by the company. Meantime,
competitors against Hill and Co. have started, for the con-
veyance of passengers between Cairo and Suez, who have pro-
vided a considerable number of carriages, horses, &c., and
have issued circulars, offering to convey passengers across the
Desert on much more moderate terms than what have hitherto
been demanded by Hill and Co. Opposition hotels and station-
houses in the Desert were even talked of.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN SCHOOL
SOCIETY.
The Thirty-seventh Annual General Meeting of the Mem-
bers and Friends of this excellent Institution, was held yes-
terday in the large room of Exeter Hall.
At twelve o'clock, the Chair was taken by Lord JOHN
RUSSELL, M.P., amidst the meat deafening plaudits from every
part of the densely crowded Hall.
On the platform we observed the Right Rev. the Lord
Bishop of Norwich, Mr. Labouchere, M.P., the Hon. Mr.
Cowper, M. P. , &c.
The CHAIRMAN said, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is not
necessary that I should refer to those proceedings which have
been for many years the established course of this Society ; still
less do I think it necessary to dilate upon the manifold
advantages of education ; on that point, I trust, all here are
fully satisfied ; but I think it is of some importance that I
should consider the general and universal character which 1
think belongs to this Society. And let me observe that it is
of the greatest consequence that you should set an example in
the promotion of learning, in the promotion of education, in
the promotion, above all, of education in the Sctiptures—
because we have seen that the commencement of this Society
has caused the commencement of other institutions bearing
some analogy to it, and that not only this Society itself has
gone on and flourished, but that it has suggested the idea,
which had not hitherto occurred to other bodies, to establish
similar institutions. It is maay years ago—my friend Mr.
William Allen knows how long—since the British and Foreign
School Society undertook the noble and worthy task of pro-
moting education in this kingdom. It was at first met with
the declaration that the education of the poorer classes was un-
necessary, if nut mischievous; but that feeble cry soon sub-
sided, and the immediate consequence was the forma-
tion of another Society called " The National School Society,"
which,; with a difference in the manner of instruction,
professed the same object, and entered on the great work
of education. So have we seen the institution of the London
University followed soon after by that of King's College ; so
have we seen the publication of a work for the promotion of
reading and instruction, called the Penny Magazine, followed
immediately by the publication of another of a similar charac-
ter; so have we seen, that that which was much commented
on and opposed at first—the reference of questions relating to
education to a Committee of the Privy Council, by which
means the voluntary exertions of individuals and societies were
not interfered with, and that education might be promoted—
we have seen, 1 say, that though that proposition was much re-
sisted at first, it has been adopted by those who most resisted
it, and they propose to carry on the same operations.—(Loud
cheers.) This Institution was first established in 1808 ; the
National School Society was established in 1811. I think we
see, then, from this and other examples, that exertions of this
kind, made in a right direction, are not thrown away, but
that you are exerting yourselves in the promotion of an object
which may, and I trust has, operated fur the benefit of man-
kind.—(Cheers.) With respect to the principle on which this
Institution was founded, I should state that it began, and has never
deviated from, one basis which it laid down—that the children
of this kingdom ought to receive instruction in the Holy Scrip-
tures.—( Loud cheers.) Those who have followed an object
but with a difference of regulation have made less general pro-
vision for the poorer classes of this kingdom, because they have
insisted that the formulce and catechism of the Church should
he taught to all children. The consequence of this has been
the exclusion, and, as I think, an unnecessary exclusion of
great numbers, and maay children who might otherwise have
received benefit have been deprived of it. It seemed as if
those who founded them were as determined that they should
trot become Presbyterians as that they should not become
Christians ; that in order to prevent their becoming Baptists or
Independents, they were willing to make them lose that in-
struction which we think should be given to all classes in this
kingdom.—( Hear.) I lament to say, that with all the exer-
tion which has been made, there is still a lamentable want of
education in this kingdom.—(Hear, hear.) If you want an
example, look to the reports of the governors of gaols ;
there it will appear, that out of one hundred pri-
soners you would find sixty or seventy ignorant of
the name of God, or Jesus Christ.—( Hear.) One wonders
that such profound ignorance should exist in this country ; but
we should not confine ourselves to wonder, we should endeavour
new to carry the light of Christianity into the most distant
lands, where it has never yet penetrated, and we should, in our
land, if possible, endeavour not to allow this heathen ignor-
ance to continue.—( Loud cheers.) If you look at other papers
which have lately come to light, reports which have
been made by the Commissioners to inquire into the
treatment of children in the mines of this country, vou will
find accounts of the most barbarous treatment as affects the
health of these children, accompanied by a total disregard to
their instruction in the common, simple rudiments of Chris-
tian education.—(Hear.) This, again, is an object to which
the voluntary exertions of this Society, and, I should hope, the
attention of Parliament, will be directed, with a view to
the remedying of such evils.—( Cheers.) I do not wish to
detain you longer from the reading of the Report, but
I am entrusted by my brother (the Duke of Bedford)—
( Loud cheers)—to mention that he, considering that he has
inherited with other duties and obligations of property, the
obligation to support this Society, and to endeavour to con•
tinue those exertions which my father had the happiness of
being one of the first to render—(Loud cheers)—is desirous
that the contributions which he always gave to the Society in
former years should bo continued in this, and he hopes to con-
tinue it in future years.—(Hear, hear.) I, Gentlemen, too,
feel the same duty and obligation on me of supporting this
Society, by every means in my power, and you may always rely
upon my exertions when they shall be required in promoting
the objects of this highly meritorious institution—the Scrip-
tural education of the people. The Noble Chairman sat down
amidst loud and long-continued cheering.
The SECRETARY then proceeded to read the Report. After
referring to several reports which had been received from
different parts of the country, it stated that by a report which had
been received from Norfolk, it appeared that a large proportion
of the young of both sexes had not only forgotten the little they
ever knew of general learning, but also whatever scriptural
and catechetical knowledge they had ever acquired. In one
village a female had officiated as parish clerk for the last two
years, because none of the adult males were able to read ; in
another, not one individual of the labouring classes in the
parish could read or write, and an intelligent farmer gave it as
his opinion that in a population of 200, the present clerk of the
parish was the only man in his sphere of life who could take
the office. Of four trustees who were lately selected to execute
a deed, three could only sign with a cross - and in two of the
county towns, one containing a population Of 2,000, and the other
4,000, it was a matter of notoriety that several leading tradesmen
and many smaller ones could not write, and could only read
imperfectly. It was stated that the model schools of the Society
continue to maintain their reputation, and that though numerous
applications were continually rejected, 700 boys had frequently
been in attendance. The girls' school also maintained its
numbers. The normal schools and training establishments
had, during the past year, been maintained in undiminished
efficiency. In reference to the necessity for female education,
it was stated that, of 710 females who had been taken into
custody by the Metropolitan police, only 22 could read and
write, while only one had received superior instruction. The
special subscription which last year was reported to amount to
9,000/., with the addition of a grant of 5,0001. from the Govern-
ment, had increased to 15,6201. Under the head of general
operations, it appeared that 55 new schools had been opened
during the past year. With respect to the foreign operations,
it was stated that the British Free Schools at Paris were still
prospering. The four schools of the Belgian Evan-
gelical Society contained above two hundred children,
who are daily receiving scriptural instruction. The
school for poor foreigners in St. Petersburgh continued
to prosper. In Greece, the lonian Islands, and throughout
the Mores, education was advancing, as was the case also in
Africa and in the East. The girls' school at Patras now con-
tained 450 children, and another was about to be established
for children above the station of the poor. In every part of
the West Indies, and in Canada and in Australia, education
was gradually. advancing. The Report concluded by calling
upon the meeting to enable the Committee still further to ex-
tend the blessings of education.
The TREA SITRER read the cash account, from which it ap-
peared that the whole income of the Society for the past year
amounted to 7,0801. 13s. 4d.
H. LAEOUCHERE, Esq., moved the first resolution, pro-
posing the adoption of the Report, and that John Abel Smith,
Esq., should be requested to accept the office of Vice-Presi-
dent of the Society.
Lord WOILSLEY seconded the resolntion, which was then put
from the Chair, and carried unanimously.
The Bishop of IVoewieu moved the following resolution :
" That this meeting, grateful for the continuance of the Royal
patronage, desires most respectfully to acknowledge the im-
portant subscription of her Majesty the Queen, 100/. annu-
ally."—( Great cheering.) The Right Rev. Prelate, in alluding
to what had been stated in the Report with respect to Norwich,
said, however just the accusation might be, he believed it would
never be made again.—(Cheers.) The clergy of his diocese
were now ably and energetically seconding him in his views
for the education of the people.—(Cheers). Schools were
arising in all directions, and the greatest interest was felt and
manifested in the prosecution of education. He trusted that
all parties would unite to dispel the ignorance which prevailed
to such a fearful extent throughout the land.—(Cheers. )
ABEL SMITH, Esq. briefly seconded the resolution, which
was put and carried by acclamation.
'The Rev. Mr. STOVELL proposed the next resolution, which
was to the effect :—That the Meeting being deeply impressed
with a sense of the importance of the objects of this Society,
and the heavy responsibility devolving upon those whose duty it
is to educate the children of the poor, is most desirous of caps es-
ing its sympathy with them, and anxiety in every way to pro-
mote their personal comfort and improvement.
The Rev. Mr. PRICHARD seconded the resolution, which
was passed unanimously.
The Rev. Mr. CouLsoss, Chaplain to the Swedish Embassy,
rose to speak to the resolution. He wished to avail himself of
this opportunity to express the great obligation which his
native country owed to England, from the time of King
Etheldred, 850 years ago, to the present time. He had
had great opportunities of seeing the great advantages in
Sweden of the system of education, which had been
brought over from this country. There was riot a
single man in Sweden but was well acquainted with
the immortal name of " Lancaster," which was not only in-
scribed on 500 schools, but was indelibly engraved on the
hearts of every one in Sweden.
Several other matter-of-form resolutions were then proposed
to the meeting, in the course of which Mr. Knibb, from Ja-
maica, the Rev. Mr. Gogerly, from India, and other gentle-
men, addressed the meeting in fine and eloquent harangues,
which we much regret want of space wholly precludes us from
publishing.
A vote of thanks was passed with acclamation to the Nob
Chairman, and his Lordship, having briefly acknowledged the
honour, the meeting adjourned shortly before four o'clock.

THE SABBATH.—But blessings, and ten thousand
blessicgs, be upon that day ! and let myriads of thanks stream
up to the throne of God, for his divine and regenerating gift to
man. As I have sat in some flowery dale, with the sweetness
of May around me, on a week day, I have thought of the mil-
lions of immortal creatures, toiling for their daily life in facto-
ries and shops, amid the whirl of machinery, and the greedy
craving of mercantile gain ; and, suddenly, that golden interval
of time has lain before me in all its brightness—a time, and a
perpetually recurring time, in which the iron grasp of earthly
tyranny is loosed, and Peace. Faith, and Freedom—the angels
of God—come down and walk once more among men ! Ten
thousand blessings on this day—the friend of man and beast !
The bigot would rob it of it 3 health ful freedom, on the one hand,
and coop man up in his work-day dungeons, and cause him to
walk with downcast eyes and demure steps; and the libertine
would desecrate all his sober decorum on the other. God
and the sound heart and sterling seasa of Englishmen, pre-
serve it from these evils ! Let us still avoid Puritan rigi-
dity and French dissipation. Let our children and our ser-
vants, and those who toil for us in vaults, and shops, and
factories, between the intervals of solemn worship, have free-
dom to walk in the face of heaven and the beauty of earth ;
for, in the great temple of nature, stand together Health and Piety.
For myself, I speak from experience. It has always been my
delight to go out on a Sunday, and, like Isaac, to meditate in
the fields, and especially in the sweet tranquillity and amid
the gathering shadows of evening; and never, in temple or
closet, did more hallowed influence fall upon any heart. With
the twilight and the hush of earth, a tenderness has stolen
upon me—a desire for every thing pure and holy—a love for
every creature on which God has stamped the wonder of his
handiwork—but especially for every child of humanity ; and
then I have been made to feel that there is no oratory like
that which has Heaven itself for its roof, and no teaching like
the teaching which the Spirit which created and still over-
shadows the world with its infinite wing.— William Howitt.