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London, England, 1813-05-13 00:00:00

CRIMINAL INFORMATION.

Mr. BOLLAND moved for a rule to chew cause, why
a criminal information should not issue against a Mr.
Puzely, for sending a challenge to a Mr. Andrews,
surgeon in the East London regiment of
The circumstances, as stated in Mr. Andrews's affi.
davit, were to the following effect :—ln a conversa.
tion which Mr. Andrews had with Mr. Durnsford, '
an Officer in the same Militia, Mr. Durnstord corn.
plained that Mr. Puzely had not behaved well to Mr.
D.'s brother. Mr. Andrews said, that he was very
much to blame to ill use his benefactor, whose table
was always open to him. He also said, that when
he was in the London Hospital attending Puzely'i
lectures, Puzely was much disliked by the pupils,
who called him gg superficial Puzely." This conver•
sation was communicated by Durnsford to Puzely,
who wrote to Mr. Andrews, stating, that Mr. Durns-
ford had told him, that Andrews had aspersed his
character; and requesting that Andrews would either
prove what he had asserted, or formally contradict
it; otherwise he should apply for satisfaction in a dif-
ferent way. In a day or two after, he wrote to him,
saying, that as he had heard that he had not contra•
dicted his assertions, he desired that Mr. Andrews
would meet him at five o'clock in the morning, in
the field behind the London Hospital.
Mr. BOLLAND said, he was aware that if he had no
other letters to produce, the Court would tell him,
that he had another tribunal to which he might ap-
ply ; but he moved for the Criminal information
principally on account of a letter written to the mess
of the East London Militia by Mr. Puzely, stating,
that Mr. Andrews had traduced his character, and on
hisdemanding satisfaction, had refused it in a cowardly
and dastardly manner; that he thought it his duty to
state this to them, as should Mr. Andrews attack any
of their characters in the same way, they could not
hope for .any satisfaction. The letter had been
brought to the mess by the waiter, and publicly read,
Mr. Andrews being present.—Rule granted.

On Monday, at half-past three o'clock, a special
g'neral Meeting of Privy Councillors took plaee at
Whitehall, to take into consideration, and finally de.
tennine, a case that has been some time before them
from the Island of Jersey, respecting the right of
erection of the inhabitants for Jurati,

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pribciple of the Instkation; ha 40, NW one of con. 1
ROTIfZ A ON, cili •
ta &C el* k Itl AN fli 1 N.SIWY:ITI awn, and not of irritation; and he trusted, if there 1
_ existed persons who were disposed to question its
A .highly respectable and ntOtterolts Meeting of , merits, that. they Would not safer-their judgment,
se Friends and Patrons of this institution, took place ‘ and the dictates of their hearts, to be misled by so-
t the Freemason's 'Cavern, Great Queen street, on Pkistical reasoning or false Casuistry. He concluded
aturday last. Long before the hour appointed for by moving the following Resolution :
he Chair being taken, the room was thronged with N That during the put year more than thirty new Schools on
ashionable groupes, amongst which we observed se- the lesuessierion system have been opened in various Parts of
wral females of distinction. England, and this Meeting congratulates the friends to Know-
At two o'clock the approgth of the Royal Chair-
led ge on the iotroduction of the Lancasterian System into the
man (the Duke of ictar) was announced ; and in a British possessions in India, Africa, and America"
few minutes he entered the room, amidst the war- Mr. J. JACKSON having seconded this Resolution, it
hest expressions of satisfacticet. He was accompa- was put and carried amidst loud applauses,
nied by his Royal Brother the Duke of Sussex, the Dr. Youteci, after taking a short and comprehensive
Marquis of LANSDOWNE, Sir J. SWVelnellNt Mr. WHIT. view of the happy effects which had already resulted
IIItEAD, Mr. JACKSON, Mr. Cusses., Dr. YOUNG, Mr. from the adoption of the Lancasterian System, ad-
EDGEWORTH, Mr. JOSEPH LANCASTER, and several of verted generally to the arguments which had been
the Trustees, who, as they took their seats, on an ele. urged against the education of the poor, which he
visaed platform, were greeted with repeated acchuna. combated with great effect. The dissemination of
;mations. Silence being obtained, knowledge, he observed, would lead to the happiness
l' The Duke Of KENT rose, and congratulated the of the people, to the reformation of their morals, and
Meeting upon the flourishingastate of that cause which .
they had so honourably and so happily espoused.— indeed, to the utter destruction of vice. These were
consequences which, he was sure, no true Christian
This was the third time that he had attended to re-
would wish to prevent, but, on the contrary, which
every good and benevolent heart would feel disposed
ceive the Report of the Trustees upon the progress
to promote.—(Loud and reiterated applause.)—He next
which they had made in the great work of the Insti-
. alluded to the Bill which Mr. Whitbread had brought
toilers, and he was happy to be able to state that their
` success, since the last time they had appeared before into Parliament, for bettering the condition of the
the public, was commensurate with his most sanguine Peasantry, and•bore his testimony to the truth of the
pteamble of that Bill, in which the situation of the
'
wishes. In the course of the last year thirty new
Scottish peasantry was instanced as a proof of the
schools had been established in different parts of Eng--
land, for the instructioa of Boys, receiving upon an happy effects of early education and religious instruc-
average 9.50 each (Eond Applasue), and what was tion. The worthy Doctor then moved the fourth
still better, and what would prove equally gratifying Resolution, ;which was received with a satisfaction
to his auditors, was the fact of twenty schools having e
followsq : ual to that expressed on the former. It was as
• been instituted for the education of girls upon the
same plan. (Eathusiadic applause.) A society was 44 That in addition to the contrast between the comparative
also formed for the erection of schools upon a larger state of society in Scotland and Ireland, as exemplifying the in-
scale, rooms were already built, and all that was wan- thence of instruction on the industry, cleanliness, sobriety, and
ting to set them going was the pecuniary assistance of reltlous dispositions of the people, a reference may now be made
those persons whose benevolence he was confident to those towns in which Lancasterian Schools having been esta-
blished
required no stimulus beyond the knowledge that for a few years, the most lutary change may be ob-
their aid would be essential in forwarding so admi. ' served in the morals and behaviour of the children."
rable a work to perfection. (Applause.) Progress The Marquis of LANSDOWNE then rose. He said
bard also been made in Scotland, and in the British it would be superfluous to dwell on the advantages
possessions in Asia, Africa, and America. Sech an of the Lancasterian System of Education. Its effects
extensiop of the original plan he need hardly lay re- had already been.evinced in every part of this country,
quired an increase of means to promote its success, in Scotland, and in Ireland : and those who were at
and he trusted in the end, that Parliament, in its first inclined to question its merits, were now convin.
wisdom, would see the expediency of taking the ced from ocular demonstration, of its intrisic value
whole under its protection. His Royal Highness and importance. (Applause.) The Noble Marquis
concluded by observing that Mr. Fox, of whose me. then proceeded in strains of eloquence, of energy,
sits they were well aware, would read the Report for and of sound reasoning, to point out the folly of a
the last year. : disunion of sentiment in the consideration of a sub-
Mr. Fox (the Secretary of the Institution) then Oct* the grand object of which was the universal be-
tted the Report, which is of considerable length. It nefit of mankind. The only end in view was the
proved to demonstration the highly beneficial effect's best means of promoting and diffusing knowledge
which have resulted from the adoption of the Lanca- . throughout the world ; and in whatever way this was
igterian Plan, not alone throughout Great Britain, but effected, so as it was attained at last, was a matter of
throughout a great part of his Majesty's settlements little importance. The efforts of every individual
abroad, and will convince the most sceptical mind of in a cause so universal and so pre eminently advan-
i the incalculable advantages which are to be derived tageous, was highly meritorious. There could be
by human nature in general from its further promulga-
no ground for disunion or controversy—the exertions
tion.' We regret our limits will not enable us to give of each had its value, and all combined, would lead
the contents of this admirable Report in detail. to that happy result for which all were alike desirous.
(Loud applause.) The Noble hlarouis in conclusion,
His Royal Highness the Duke of SUSSEX now rose, ' moved the following Resolution, which was received
and said, that alter the satisfactory account given in with an enthusiastic burst of applause :
the report of the progress of the Institution, he could
" Thatand we ha seen, with the deepest regret, those feelings
f je
have little to say. He had no doubt the Resolution !pi raursattiws ichhav have
thef
r producedfriends s e
a partyparty spirit,
he should propose would meet with unanimous as- partialocausedoa d
separation between
sent. The most striking feature of this Institution tems of Education, all of which, according to their respective uysse-
-
was, that it was founded upon a principle of universal • tits, are entitled to our approbation, and that we will cordially
embrace every opportunity of co-operating with othcrs, who are
benefit. There were no arguments respecting faith;
eedhlianrmthe syanurbecathusde:atpeonthsieblueltaimndatnefsaucersi of whrich we
all that was asked as, that a faith should exist.— I
embarked
The grand sentiment to be inculcated throughout I mon means to a common object, that of commpupniyalguwitch°innl;
human nature was, the hope of recompense for virtue, • creased facility the benefit of knowledge to every class and de-
scription of youth in this country, and supplying the means of in-
, strutipg them in the duties of civil life, and
.. in the principles of
properly impressed, would convey a security to every Christianity professed by their parents.
individual in the world.—(Apparge.)—And he was i TlleDuakse. of SUSSEX expressed his accordance with
happy to say, that the labours of this Institution were revery sentiment which this Resolution contained, and
directed to this point; they wished not to enter into ':
agreed most fully in the arguments which had been
controversies, but wherever opinions had existed ad-.
adduced by the Noble Marquis. He thought the
vetse to their plan, it was a satisfaction to find they , great basis of the Lancasterian System was freedom
had risen and not fallen in the contest.—(.o.d o, and liberality, and therefore it was that it had his cor-
plause.)—Their present situation was a proof of toe dia! approbation. (Shouts of applause.)
rapid strides which a cause supported by truth could i
.on •
Mr. Nv 111TBREAD then read the following Reso-
make amidst an enlightened people. His Royal
Highness concluded by moving the following Reso- ! s
No
• 11:at ,as Britons, we regard the purport which has ever been
lution : ! given to the principles of Religious Liberty, by the Princes of 11. e
" That the Report now read contains most gratifying inform- House of Hanover, as constituting their chief glory, and in con-
templating the steady patronage conferred upon Jos. Lancaster,
Lion, and that it be generally distributed to the friends of this by our venerable Sovereign, and continued by the Prince Regent
institution.' i, and the Royal Family, this Meeting feels an additional cause for
Sir JOHN SWYNBURN seconded his Royal Highness's the most loyal esteem and affectionate duty."
!Motion, and it was carried unanimously. i " This Resolution, (observed Mr. WHITEREA.D) so
The Duke of SUSSEX then moved the following emphatically speaks for itself, that it needs no words'.
Resolution : of mine to render it more acceptable. If the cause
•
ch we have all espoused require any support, it
" That it affords the highest satisfaction to this Meeting, to
(which
rrceive that the fundamental princ ipks of the Laocuterian has received it from the eloquent speech of the
Noble Marquis (of Lansdowne), in whose feelings
System have been recognised by the Board of Education for Ire-
and sentiments 1 most cordially agree." The Hon.
land, in their fourteenth Report, as the only principle on which
Gentleman then adverted to the Bill which he had
National Education can be effected. From whence it snay tor- introduced into the House of Commons, for the im.
reetly be inferred, that the public at large are now convinced
E
that no system can be effectual, which does not provide Instruc-
rovement of the condition of the Poor, but which
ad been thrown out by the House of Peers. The .
tion for the children of parents of all denominations; and at the want of success attending this measure, he observed,
same time avoid all interference with the province of the Clergy
..„ was a circumstance which he had no reason to inlet,
and Ministers, in teaching their peculiar Catechi and icu. for he was satisfied the great labour he had iu view
gious tents. I was effected far better without any Parliamentary
olt shall therefOre be enjoined to all Masters of Schools to ' enactment. He then passed some warm encomiums
s•nd the boys of ar.y religious persuasionto their respective places upon Joseph Lancaster, but for whose existence, and
of worship, whenever such Master shall receive a written de- whose unremitting labours, the country would have
,nand from the Pastor.Mintster or Teacher of their persuasion yet remained involved in ignorance and in darkness.
laving charge of titem."—(Loud and reiterated pandits.) i The Marquis of LANSDOWNE seconded this resolu-
Mr. WHITBREAD seconded this Resolution, and par- tion. He agreed most fully in the debt which was
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oepated in the feelings of satisfaction which seemed due to the House of Hanover, for the part which
to be felt by the Meeting, in the recognition of the they had taken in promoting the furtherance of the
Lancasterian Plan, by an authority so high as that Lancasterian system. He trusted, however, that the
' v. hich had been mentioned. Nothing could be more future progress of the Institution would richly repay
grateful to his feelings, or to the feelings of the public that House for the exertions they had made, by im-
at large, than to find that the system of national edu- pressing on their subjects the true feelings of alle-
cation in Ireland was not to interfere with any sect glance.—(Loud applause.)
br religion whatever. Such a course would be at- The Resolution was then carried amidst the
.: tended with the best possible consequence, and so far strongest demonstrations of delight. i
1. from leading to effects which some seemed to appre- • The Marquis of LANSDOWNE, alter a few remarks,'
' bend, would tend to the universal promotion of Re. ' then moved—
ligion itself.—(Loed applause.)—The Resolution was " Test the cordial thanks of this Meeting are hereby given to
then put and carried unanimously. i his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, for the very zealous
gtven by his Royal
di Highness to this Institution, which at
Mr. WILTSHIRE then addressed the Meeting in a support
ene demonstrates whona
in caned gyroLifearlanapsrtiecigiate the
1 abort and energetic speech, in which he congratulated . liberality and just setontima enrseente
himself upon being permitted to come forward in this that the principles of the Lancasterian System are Landed upon
,the basis of the most enlightened religious toleradon."—t.Loed
great cause, as an humble labourer in the vineyard,
and hailed its rapid progress as a convincing proof of i andT"Phealkalludmikegjof barnaluussaiCnext moved—
the advancement of Religion and Morality. The I 44 That as the friends to the Edosatha of 6, Nor can Dem

'4looitltio witiOnit foaiisi a due rogani to the: mats by iamb lir i
defitigabloeltertions and inventlye faculty a system of
this! Oa MO established, combbting the advantages of faiclitit4e.t.
acquiunnent,,simplicity in operation, and economy in expence,
together with the, inculcation of orderly habits, founded upon
principles uniting the professors of every religious denomination.
this Meeting eupruses its cordial wishes for the happinewand
. welfare of Joseph Lancaster, hoping, that as he has laboured so
wirisetually for the national welfare, he will be the subject of na-
tional gratitude."

This Resolution was. carried amidst the strongest
expressions of approbation, which burst in the most
enthusiastic manner from the Assembly.
Mr. J. Leacas-rita then roEe, evidently labouring
under strong personal feelings. He thanked the
meeting in appropriate terms for the honour they had
done him, and adverted to some family calamity as
the cause of his nut addressing them at as great
length as he had on former occasions. He in fine
alluded to his intention to adopt a plan as extensive
with respect to boys as to girls, which he hoped, with
the assistance of PROVIDENCE., to conduct to an issue
equally satisfactory.
The following Resolution was the:t moved by Mr.
WILLIAMS, and carried accordingly :

" That the respectful Thanks of this Meeting are hereby given
to the Presidents of this Institution, isisC/race the Duke lied.
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ford and the Right Hon. Lord Somerville, for the early patron,
age they bestowed upon the, Founder of this Institution, whereby
they promoted his success, and with it the best interests of their
Country."
• RICHARD LOVELL EDOWORTII, Esq. then moved
the following Resolution :
" That as moral and religious habit. in the Female Sex, for-
med by suitable education, cuustltute the chief excellence of civil
Society, the Thanks of the Meeting are hereby given to the Du-
chesses of Medford, Richmond, and Northumberland, the Coun-
tess Dowager of Ormond, the Countesses Spencer, Jersey, and
Charleville, and to all other Ladies who hate patronised Schools
on the Lancasterian Sys:ens, for the Female Poor. And this
Meeting hopes, that by the zealous efforts of Ladies of rank and
Influence such dispositions will be generally formed in the Set as
shall tend to banish those licentious habits which sap the founda-
tions of national virtue and prosperity."
Mr. TANCRED moved the following Resolution :
" That the 1 hanks of this Meeting are given to the Patrons
and Committee of all Schools on the Lancasterian System in the
Waited Kingdom; and they are hereby respectfully invited to
transmit annually the Reports of their Progress to the Secretary
of the Parent Institution.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Suss= movca
the following Resolution:
• That the Thanks of this Meeting are given to the Finance
Committee and the Trustees, for their attention to the Funds of
this Institution, the augmentation of which is urgently mum-
mended to the Friends of Education throughout the United King-
dom; and this Meeting is deeply sensible of the obagations which
the Institution in particular, and the cause of Education its gene-
ral, owe to the Trustees for their very liberal advances to supply
the deficiencies of public subscriptions, which ought most dearly
to be regarded as belonging to the Institution, and not the pri-
vate debt of Mr. Lancaster; this Meeting, therefore, spina:Ll the
liberal conduct of the Trustees, in having exonerated Mr. Lan-
caster from his personal responsibility, and trust, that the gene-
rous spririt of the Public, will furnish the means of discharging
a Debt, the ezirtence of which was indispensable to the preser-
vation of the cause of the Inc itution."
Mr. Wm 11IREAD then moved,
1 hat the grateful Thanks of this Meeting are presented
to his Royal Highners the Duke of Kent, fur the very gra-
cious and condescending manner in which his Royal High-
ness has presided during the business of this day, anti this
Meeting caenot forbear the testimony of their affectionate
regt.rd to his Royal Hilliness, for the firmness and .dignity
with which at all times his Royal Highness has maintained the.
patronage chuferrtd upon the Lancasterian System of Education,
by our beloved and ecaeralhie Sovereign : and this Meeting hopes
that his Royal Highness may live to witness the accomplishment
of his Royal Father's pious wish, that every poor child may be
taught to read the Bible."
His Royal Highness having returned thanks in
suitable terms, the Meeting was dissolved.
The Anniversary Dinner will be held next Satur-
day.

The paragraph which has appeared in the Papers
stating that Lord COCHRANE had been insulted tnd
wounded by a servant, has been ridiculothly aara-
vated. It was a matter not worth notice.

Shrewsbury Far,l.4st week, was. but thinly attended.
Cattle and sheep sold at neatly 10d. per lb. ; pigs were
dearer than at the forma fair, and obtained 111ci.
and 112 A per lb. ; best cheese itis. to 80s. per cwt.

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