Star.
London, England, 1828-02-28 00:00:00

THE LONDON UNIVERSITY•

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A very numerous Meet— ing of the Proprietors of the
New London University was held yesterday, at the
Freemasons' Hall, Lord AUCKLAND in the Chair.
Among the Members of the Council present were—the Dukes
of Norfolk and Leinster, Mr. Brougham, Mr. Warburton, M.P.
Mr. J. Smith, M.P. Sir F. Burdett, Mr. Hobbouse, Alderman
Wood, Dr. Birkbeck, Mr. J. P. Lousada, and Mr. Macasley.
Lord AUCKLAND, in brief terms, congratulated the
Proprietors on the state of their great undertaking ; the
'building was rapidly advancing to completion, and the
Professors who were selected had been as creditable tg
the Council, as he had no doubt they would prove ad-
eantageous to their infant Establishment, and to the
rising generation. He also rejoiced that the hostility
which had been raised against them originally had
ceased—(Hear, hear).
A very interesting Report was then read by the Se-
cretary, which detailed the progress of the operations
in building, &c. made since the last meeting. It stated,
that the original amount of capital subscribed would be
sufficient to bring the scheme of academical education
into full operation. It had not only purchased the
ground for the University, but would go far towards
providing salaries for the Professors during the first few
years, should the fees derived from the Students not
prove sufficient for that purpose. The Report recom-
mended to the Proprietors to impress on their friends
the'necessity of contributing donations, &c. in aid of
the University. It then announced the names of the
Professors appointed by the Council, which have from
time to time been published in the papers. The build-
ing,was in so forward a state, that they expected it
would be sufficiently ready in October next for the com-
mencement of studies. The Council had abandoned
the intention of forming a botanical garden; and
.with
respect io the anatomical lectures, recommended the
foundation of an hospital, over which they should have
controul, in the vicinity of the University. The balance
sheet was then read, from which it appeared that the
total receipts, including donations, amounted on the
31st Dec. 1727, to 71,2051. while the expenditure, in-
cluding the purchase of the land, the erection of the
building, and all incidental expenses, was 58,1151. 12s.
leaving a balance, the greater part of which was vested
in the Bank of Scotland, of 13,0821. Bs.
The CHAIRMAN, in reply to a question from the
Rev. W. Shepherd, said he had no doubt the holders of
these shares which had not yet been paid up would
soon do so, as the season was now at hand for their ar-
rival in town.
Mr. Sass called the attention of the Meeting to a
subject which he conceived of the first importance. To
him it appeared that this University was principally in-
tended for the ions of professional and mercantile per-
sons. It was with regret, therefore, he saw in one of
their reports, that the Council meant to confine the
years of admission to between fifteen and sixteen. This,
was an age at which many of these persons would de.
sire to have their children introduced to the pursuits of
their future profession, and he hoped, on this head,
that no such exclusion or test would be applied. He
would propose a resolution on this point.
After swot observations from the Noble CUAIRSIAN,
Mr. BROUGHAAI said, the observations of the speaker
(Mr. Sus) were founded in a misconception of the
paragraph to which he had adverted. The Council
had only stated their assumption, that, before boys were
sent to the University they ought to have acquired cer-
tain specified knowledge. Now, this was no mote than
an •assiamption—not a decree. It should be remem-
bered, that the Establishment under their controul was
a-University, not a School ; and that if they did not
give a University education, they but deceived the pub-
lic by sailing under false colours, and calling them-
selves that which they were not—(Hear). Could it
be imagined that the Proprietors would send children
of ten years to be educated with these of twenty ? But
what did the Council say on this head ? They left the
parents at liberty to send their children where they
pleased, and if they were so foolish as to have them at-
tend lectures unfitted for their years or faculties, they,
and not the Council, Here to blame—(Hear, hear). A
test in qualification had been mentioned; the only test
was, when the Student sought his certificate; the
University could not grant degrees, and in lieu thereof
could only give certificates; and they should be ex-
tremely cautious before they did so, as the character
of the University itself would be involved in the merits
of the Candidates. He hoped he had satisfactorily
answered the Honourable • Gentleman's objections—
(Hear, hear).
The Rev. Mr. Bunotn, remarking on the hostility
against the Institution, on the ground of its omission of
Theology, observed, that this hostility would wholly
cease, it the Council would determine to allow Lectures
to be given on the Evidences of Christianity, without at
all interfering with sects. To this proceeding he could
foresee no objection, and be therefor? threw it out for,
the consideration of the Council.
Mr. Baouonass again addressed the Meeting. The
points to which the Reverend Gentleman had adverted
had,not, be could assure him, been passed over by the
Council in their discussions: it had, in fact, been the
sub t of many and many a day's important and
le thened discussion. He saw no difference• between
teat fes and the appointment of professors on religious
at
topiee, 'The great difficulty in the case was, that no
tasolucts could be found to agree in their definition of
whait.christianity was: If they allowed the delivery of
lectires OR Christianity, which displeased five proprie-
'torsi *they might have a Meeting convened for the
potpie of considering whether lectures should not
also be delivered according to their opinion of Chris-
tianity, and thus the minds of the pupils would be dis-
tracted and torn by a contrariety of opinions from those
'whom they ought to look up to and respect—(Hear).—
For example, he (Mr. Brougham) and the Noble Duke
(Norfolk) near him had not, perhaps, precisely the same
opinion as to what Christianity was ; that Noble Duke
might say to his (Mr. Brougham's) lecturer, 4g You do
not teach the doctrine of transubstantiation, which I
believe to be the true spirit of Christianity, and I must
have a lecturer who will assert that as a principle of
faith." Well, then, he (Mr. Brougham), while he re-
spected the religious principles of the Noble Doke—
Goo forbid that he should not—(Hear)—he would, no
doubt, be anxious that if those doctrines were not taught,
that at least an antidote to them should be supplied.
It plight be said that a compromise would take place,
but the (Mr. Brougham) was of opinion, that while on
politics or a question of finance a compromise might
be made, no two honest or conscientious men could
enter into a compromise of their best and most dearly
cherished opinions on religion—(Loud applause). It
was not because they disregarded religion, or religious
education, that the Council had omitted
.theological
lectureships, but because they deemed the subject too
important to be approached lightly or inconsiderately
(Cheers). Their object was to leave the religious in-
struction of the students to their parents and Clergymen,
as their University was to be of the nature of,a day-
school, where the pupils studied by day, and *spent
their evenings at home. He wondered that any objec-
I lion on this bead should be raised to the University,

while none were made against tlfe 11ofeltestiteetin or
the Athenaeum, which 'Moen partialiviarAnches of
philosophy; and, as he wisely thought, left religion
entirely to itself—(Hear).—After iome further conver-
sation on this subject, in which Mi. WA iittaiant,
MACAULEY, the Noble Cuelassetr, and sevaid:others
participated, it dropped.
Dr. 131RICILCK, after adverting to the great advantage
which the erection of an Hospital in the vicinity of the
University would afford to the surgical stodents;asg-
gested a recommendation to the Council, that they should
undertake out of the funds the erection of such building,
which would cosi, in his view, not more than 9,0001.-
Mr. WARBURTON objected to this appropriation of the
funds ; while, at the same time, convii.ced us be was of
the absolute want of an Hospital, he was willing to sub-
scribe his share towards such an object.
After some observations from Mr. Joins Sums and
Mr. BROUGHAM, it was deemed a mote advisable course
to enter into a subscription for the purpose, which was
accordingly done, Mr. Smith and Mr. Warburton each
subscribing 1001.
The Duke of LEINSTIER moved the thanks of the
Meeting to the Noble Chairman, which was carried
with acclamation, and the Meetiog separated.

Preparations are making at St. James's Palace for
the reception of his Meaner, who is expected to arrive there on
Monday next.
The LORD PROVOST has received from the Secretarye
of State a respite in favour of Andrew Eweri, now under sentence

of death in the gaol of this city, until farther signification of hir
laszscs's plcasure.—Coledoinan Mercury.
Accounts have been tectived from the French expe-
dition under the command of Captain DURVILLE, dated
at Tonga Tabou, one of the Friendly Isl Ands, by which
it appears that the Astrolabe has been nearly wrecked
by a violent tempest, which drove her on the rocks,

Although she was got off, it was with the loss of most
of her anchors and cables; and she is in so shattered a
state, that great apprehensions are entertained for her
safety in that sea of coral shoals.
On the night of Tuesday sennight an accident occurred
to the Exeter and Falmouth mail, which was nearly
attended with fatal consequences. About a mile on the
London side of Basingstoke, it was descending a hill,
with the horses at full gallop, when it came in contact
with a he4p of stones by the side of the road, by which

the wheel !corset were thrown dawn, and the coach it-

self up•et with dreadful violence. The guard and one
of -the ouside passengers were thrown a considerable
distance from the coach without receiving any injury ; •
the coachman likewise escaped with a few cuts and
bruises, but another of the outside passengers, a Gen-
tleman's servant,was so severely injured as to be sense-
less for some time, and is now lying at Basingfoke under
the care of a surgeon, having received a severe con-
cussion of the brain. None of the inside passengers were
injured, though it was some time before they could be
extricated from their awkward situation. Among them
was a young Lady, who evinced the most admirable
coolness, not betraying the slightest alarm either in
word or look. A box, containing articles of Ladies'
dress and jewellery, which was attached to the side of
the coach, was, together with its contents, literally
crushed to atoms, the road being strewed with frag-
ments of pearls, gold beads, fv.
Yesterday, while about a dozen workmen were em-
ployed plastering the ceiling of the new Chapel
at Battersea, the scaffold gave way. by which they were
all percipitated to the floor, a depth of thirty feet, and
the whole of them most seriously injured. Four, who
were most grievously so, were conveyed to the West-
minster Hospital, one of whom has bis ribs broken, and
the other 'lime most dreadfully contused and lacerated.
The test were conveyed to their residences, and imme-
,diately received surgical aid.
An inquest was held yesterday at St. Bartholomew's
Hospital, on the body of John Giles, 11 years of age.
It appeared that the unfortunate little kllow was trun-
dling a hoop along Upper Thames-stieet, on Saturday
morning last, and while in the pursuit of this diversion
he was knocked down by the fore wheel of a waggon,
which•passed over his abdomen. When picked up, he
exclaimed 4. Oh, my poor mother r and a'ked for water
to drink. A surgeon examined him, and orderei him
to the hospital. He survised the accident only a few
hours. Verdict—Accidental Death.

A daring burglary took place between the hours of
one and six vest rday morning Some thieves got over
the garden wall of Mr. Thoroughgood's, No. 15, Clare.
mont-square, Islington, and effected an entrance by
boring, with a centre bit, through two dooti and a
window-shutter, and got clear off prope4tOlte amount
of upwards of 2004 consisting of a quantity of plate,
jewellery, linen, &c.
Tuesday evening, as a young man *2l passing ak'ng
Thames-street, he was struck by a doing ruffiln, who
at the same time made a snitch at his watck.chain.—
He succeeded in breaking off a valuable seal, but the
watch was fortunately secured by a guard chain. Oa
recovering from his surprise at the sudden attack, he
seised the villain, and succeeded in wresting the seal
from him, and without waiting for the law's delay, in-
flicted summary justice on the spot, by giving the ras-
cal a sound thrashing, to the satisfaction of all the
spectators who witnessed the transaction.
At the Middlesex Sessions, yesterday, two Jews,
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named Coffey Benjamin• and Abraham Abrahams, were
sentenced to twelve months imprisonment in Newgate.
for committing a series of frauds on persons, by selling
old clothes, which they represented had been given to
them by their masters, whom they described to be
Gentlemen residing at the west end of the town ; an 4.
the articles they disposed of were usually sold for twenty
times their value, in consequence of the prisoners acting
in concett, by one of them offering to
,give the parties
defrauded 10s. or 20s. for their bargains.
We have accounts from New Providence to the Ist.

ult. The House of Assembly was prorogued by the
Governor on the 22d of December. He intimated that
the Assembly would immediately be dissolved. It ap-
pears that the Assembly has followed the example of
that of Jamaica, in peremptorily refusing to accede to
the Slave Laws sent from England. The following is
an extract from the Report of the Committee of the
House of Assembly : " The Committee deem it unneces-
sary to enlarge much on what is already known and
admitted, that the system is attended with a heavy
public expense,.and imposes some vexatious and perilous
duties, as well as expense, on individuals ; that the
system is as useless as it is onerous and oppressive, were
its true object only to prevent the revival of the African
Slave Trade with the British West Indies—a trade which
has been abolished for nearly twenty years, without the
occurrence of a single authenticated case of its violation
throughout the Colonies ; and finally, that it is as mis-
chievous as useless, constituting as it does a powerful
and treacherous ingredient in those principles of self
destruction of all slave property which have been
pressed upon the Colonies, with a direct tendency, and
almost avowed view to their ruin. The only ind• cemer t,
therefore, which the Committee have to report by Bill,
as they now do, is the necessity of some, kind of Registry
to enable slaves, being sailors, to be employed in naviga-
tion between the limits of this Government."

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