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clergymen, but now there are more than 70, am!
in the same period 90 churches have been erect-
ed, principally by the people themselves ;
the stimulus to effect these chances had been
created by the exertions of this society. .1t
Quebec a body of catechists bad been tr.Uu-
ed under the superintendence of the heads
of the Church, and steps bad been taken for
the promotion of Sunday-s: heels. It then
stated the efforts made by the Bishop of Calcutta
in forwarding the views of the society, and the suc-
cess which had attended them, by the increase of
the college and promotion of missions to different
parts of India. It alluded to the steps taken to
carry into effect the Codrington trust. It then
went into the state of its finances, by whic I it ap-
peared the expenditure was exceeding the income,
and that at least 10,0001. will be required to fulfil
the engagements already made. That in conse-
quence of the great call on its funds, they were
compelled to sell out 70,0001. of their stock, and
unless there was an increase in the funds, a failure
must take place. That it was in accordance with
the doctrines of the Church of England that their
proceedings were carried on ; and the report con-
cluded by calling on them for increased exertions
in its support.
The LORD Motion said he had been requested
by the Committee to move the first resolution,—
" That the report be read and printed, and circu-
lated amongst the members of the society,"—and
he rose with pleasure to fulfil the request which
had been imposed on him. He was glad to pro-
mote the prosperity of an undertaking, which has
such a claim on them. It was one that was dear
to his own heart, as he was sure it was to every
member of the Church of England, and all that
believed in the Gospel and the glad tidings which
it was the object of this Society to propagate.
From the report which had just been read
there was one part he could almost find fault
with, although he might be charged with presump-
tion, although had ho been similarly situated, he
might have fallen into the same error ; but wheu
he looked to that part where he heard that the
funds are in a lamentable state; and that in the
last seven years 70,0001. had been obliged to be
sold out, he could not think that the members of
the Church could allow things to remain in this
state, and it need only be known for assistance to
be given. There are thousands praising Gots who
I had been led to hint through the means of this
Society. And if there were any circumstance
that called them more particularly to attend
on this occasion, it was, that we now were
threatened by the neighbourhood of a dreadful dis-
ease ; but be trusted that Goo, who had hitherto
preserved us, would continue his protection. He
thought, with the other precautions of Govern-
ment, a general fast ought not to be forgotten.
But what were the ravages of that disease which
we so much dreaded in comparison with that im-
morality which is assailing different parts of the
globe, and even our own shores ? How often did
we see here the blasphemer who dared to deny his
GOD ? Surely we ought not to shut our eyes
against the dangers with which we were surrounded.
The Bishop of WINCHESTER seconded the re-
solution, which he felt double pleasure in doing,
I seeing it proposed by the chief magistrate of Lon-
don, who had come forward to support the glo-
rious work of the salvation of souls; and he fish it
the more, as he doubted not that the sentiments
expressed were not only his, but those of the dif-
ferent classes of this great city. He then referred
to the different points contained in the report, and
said he felt with the Lord Mayor, that it seas only
necessary to bring their case fairly before the
Christian public in order for a remedy to be ap-
plied.
On his Lordship sitting down,
Mr. BUR RIDGE rose, and wished to address the
meeting.
The CHAIRMAN asked him whether he was a
subscriber?—He said he was rot. It was moved,
that no one should address the meeting without the
consent of the Chairman. After a short time, and
some opposition, he sat down.
Sir HOWARD DOUGLAS moved the next resolu-
tion—that the funds of the society were Dot equal
to the expenditure, but rejoiced at the success of
the society in our Colonies in the West Indies and
North America. He stated, at great length, the
excellent effects he had personally witnessed by the
introduction of religious instruction in the colony
over which he had presided.
The Bishop of LLANDAFF seconded this resolu-
tion, and spoke for some time, when, on his con-
cluding, Mr. Burridge again rose, and persisted iu,
speaking, on which there was a general cry of
" Turn him out ;" this at length was effected, after
which order was resumed.

Mr. Justice PARK moved the naxt resolution.
In the course of his observation he stated a second
letter from his Majesty was about to be published
towards assisting this society, and therefore he
hoped every one would contribute to this laudable
undertaking.
The Bishop of LON DON rose, and said, that from
the painful circumstance which had just taken
place, he thought it right to say this meeting was
eLit called for public discussion, but li,r the neces-
sary business of the society.
Sir JOHN MALCOLM moved the next resolu-
tion, and at very great length stated, from his own
ob,orvation, the great benefits derissik from the
iatrodoctien of.reiigiou in the East Indies; spebte
feelingly of the effects produced by tlio eurtions
of the late Bishop Middleton, with whom he bed
travelled, and of those prelates who had succeeded
him. He also went into the subject of education
as now introduced in India, and the effect of it
amongst the natives.
He was followed by Mr. Jut lice
llaLLtnua-
Tow, from Bombay.
Lard BLXLEY moved the thinks of the meeting
to the chairman, in which he rats seconded by Lord
Barrington. _ .

On the chairman acknowledging it, the meeting
was diEsolvetl.

Mr. BERRIDGE, who had again entered the
room, here became very boisterous, and attempted
by his vociferous behaviour, to force a tearing,
which the companx.uout.d not allow.
EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF DEAFNESS. -
Athens the t.umrtuse, testimonials of succeed that am to •
be seen at the Medical instkoden. S, Phil "p street, Wogs..
too 'load, is the revolt cue of a highly respectable gawk-
man, who had keg latoured ender very severe &permit n
of brariog, which bad beeo given ore( Si intorahlo by sr.
Taal eminent medical gentlemen. The Noble Galley of
hearing is so retrovere# as to ena►le hlan to distinguish• the
slightest sounds. Sze,didrertlseneent in the best of this
Papi. r.