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rse vulgarity, if not

positive crime; who lire in unhealthy. courts,
orned to sights and sounds of which those present
needed no reminding. Their work, then, was to exalt
the character and refine the sympathies of these poor
children, to induce in them a taste for reading and think-
ing, and to lead them into habits of cleanliness and order,
providence. and industry—abore all, habits of virtue and
religion. What a task of grandeur and peril was theirs !
Yet they were apt to complain that they had not a proper
position in society. If that were true, they themselves
possessed the remedy. Let each of them endeavour to
rise the character of the profession by raising his own
'v could not, perhaps, force respect from the--

and are

or demand a courteous demeanour; but by a s long
.arse of duty conscientiously performed, by conduct
which even calumny could not impur,n, and by the prac-

ce v► I.lllUSLeintillUIIS piety, Wild manifested itself not
profession but in practice, they could deserve both.
means they would raise the status of the school-
-east have the satisfaction_of knowing that

master, or at

it bad not been lowered by any deed of theirs. Mr.
Bowes concluded by proposing the health of " The

Queen, whom God preserve."
The toast having been received with the usual loyal
honours, the CHAIRMAN next proposed " Prince Albert
and the rest of the Royal Family," which was also drunk
with enthusiasm.

Mr. BAKER, of St. Luke's Schools, in appropriate
terms, proposed " The Church," coupling with it " The
Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese."
The VICE.CEIAIRMA!*7 then rose and said that the toast
he was about to propose was one which he was sure would
come home to the feelings of all present, as it embraced
the names of those who exercised the most influence over
the present system of education. It was "The Committee
of Council on Education," with which he would couple
the name of the Rev. Nir. J. Kennedy, the inspector of
schools for this district. It was a good thing, he thought,
that its great power was controlled by its responsibility to
Parliament ; but it was objectionable that its consitu-
tint' should be liable to such fluctuations in consequence
of political changes, and it would be better if it was on a
more consolidated basis. An outcry had been raised
against the Committee on Education, because it
had failed in one or two instances in accomplishing
all that had been expected of it ; but it must he
remembered that, as a new scheme, it was liable to
imperfections ; and then, too, there was not a sufficient
sum placed at its disposal to carry out all its objects pro-
perly. On this point the opinion of the Rev. W. J.
Kennedy was worth recording. The rev. gentleman said
that the three great wants of schools at the present day
were—" Money, money, money." (Hear.) The speaker
then referred to the want of a greater number of inspec-
tors, and a more thorough examination of the schools.
The schoolmasters were not afraid of examinations ; they
courted inquiry, so that if there was anything not altoge-
ther in accordance with the system, it might be pointed
to them. The speaker then alluded, in eulogistic-
to the Rev. W. J. Kennedy, who at all times
sympathised with the teachers' difficulties, and was
anxious to increase their salaries and elevate their posi-
tion, and bore kind testimony to their faithfulness and
zeal. He had also conferred a great benefit on them by
giving them one of the best schemes for religious exami-
nations. (Hear, hear.) To the committee of council
they were much indebted for their prompt response to
the memorial forwarded by the association respecting the
delay which had taken place in reporting on the examina-
tions of pupil teachers, and for their gift of minutes.
Mr. W. CLARK, of the Cornwallis-street Schools, pro-
posed "The Female Teachers of Liverpool." A great
movement had been made to educate the females amongst
the lower classes. It had long been a stain upon England,
that while her sons were bold, brave, noble, and sought
for useful learning, her daughters had been in a great
measure neglected in those branches of education which
would make them real helpmates to the sons of industry
and toil. It became us, at this epoch in the history of
literature, to make them conversant with the higher
branches of education. At the same time it must not be
forgotten that, to educate them aright for England's
future good, their husbands' happiness, and to make them
kind, careful, cleanly, and judicious wives and mothers,
they must also be trained in habits of industry andreligion.
In conclusion, he would call upon all present to join
heartily with him in drinking the health of the "Female
Teachers." The toast was enthusiastically responded to.
Mr. A. BOARDMAN, of St. Paul's Schools, Prince's-
park, proposed " The Liverpool Church Schoolmasters'
Association," which had been the means of bringing
together, in terms of friendship and cordiality, the church
schoolmasters of the town and vicinity, who were previ-
ously isolated, indeed almost unknown to one another.
Such associations, if conducted with zeal, intelligence,
and unanimity, would give the members of the profession
an opportunity of expressing their sentiments, and bene-
fiting by each other's experience. At present the
schoolmaster's voice was silent when the great question
of elementary education was under discussion. This
ought not to he the case : the church schoolmaster should
make a most decided protest against any measure in which
(as in the bill introduced into the House of Commons by
Mr. Fox) sound scriptural education—the basis not only
of all true knowledge, but also of all correct principle and
action—is made of secondary importance. (Hear, hear.)
It had been proposed to make these :hoots free ; but expe-
rience proved that those children who came gratuitously
were the most irregular in their attendance : besides
which, a vast amount of money would be absolutely sub-
tracted from the educational funds of the country, and
applied in many cases, it is feared, to a much worse pur-
pose. Association, then, would enable the profession to
speak unitedly on this great question alto, and the expe-
rience of a large number of men, daily engaged in educa-
tion, would receive the attention it deserved. (Hear,
hear.) The speaker concluded by expressing a hope that
the clergy of Liverpool, who had always shown themselves
anxious for the welfare of the schoolmaster, would kindly
extend their patronage to the Liverpool hurch School-
' Association.

terms,

masters

Mr. WYNNE, of Christ Church Schools, proposed
"The Non-members who bad honoured them with their
presence." He hailed their being there as a pledge of
their sympathy in this good cause, and hoped that the
time was not far distant when they would swell the ranks
and infuse new vigour into the operations of the association.
Mr. ALDER, of St. Mark's Schools, proposed " The
Officers and Committee of the Association for the past
year," who, he felt sure, must be gratified to find that
their labour had not been in vain, as the present pros-
perous state of the institution testified. He trusted that
their successors would strive to equal, and, if possible,
even to surpass them in their devotion to the cause of the
associat ion.

Mr. BALDOCK, of St. Augustine's Schools, proposed
"The Authors of Papers read during the past year," and,
in doing so, stated his conviction that, by devoting their
time and abilities to the preparation of the valuable essays
read at the meetings, they had contributed much to the
attainment of the chief object of the association, namely,
the improvement and edification of its members. fie
called on all the friends of education present to give them
the reward of their labours, in the shape of a hearty vote
of thanks, which was carried by acclamation.
The proceedings were enlivened by songs, glees, catches,
close
a t
a a agreeable
ea andrl y hour. pleasant
&c., executed by different members of the company with
considerable musical skill and taste. The whole of the
manner, proceedingsaadpwa sesreed b offno ingh
tto the mosta

SHIPS' SIGNALS

To the EDITOR of the LIVERPOOL STRIVDARD

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House of

ugust, 1852

STATUE AT LEEDS.—The public 1:latl.
n 1 of the statue of the late Sir R. Peel took place at

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but the Arabs came on board inPr:rbeaat-
s, compelled the crew to desist from their endea-
,o extricate her, plundered the ship and all on board
-,,rse ; and finally, it appears, set her on fire.
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FIRST STEAMER.-LONDON TO AUSTRALIA

The magnificent new Clyde-built iron Screw Steamship

- CLEOP
• ALIVIk-

A T R A,

1500 tons, 300 horse-power,

H. R. CUMNI Ise, Commander;

Now loading in the End India Docks,

Will sail from LONDON for PORT PHILIP and SYDNEY,
On WEDNESDAY, the let September next,
And from PLYMOUTH
On SATURDAY, the 4th September,
Calling at the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. and off ADELAIDE,
to land Passengers, &c.

Fares, including Steward's Fees and Provisions, but not Wines
and Liquors :

After Saloon
Fore Saloon

80 Guineas. Second Cabin .. .40 Guineas
55 Guineas. I Third Cabin (a few)2s Guineas

Beds, Bedding, Linen, &c. provided by the ship for all the
Passengers except those in the third cabin ; and no expense
will be spared to secure Provisions, Wines, Liquors, &c., of the
very best quality.

The Cabin Saloons and Stte-rooms are large and elegant,
and every improvement in the arrangement, ventilation, &c.,
has been adopted, to secure the health, comfort, and accom-
modation of passengers.
Music, Smoking', and Bath-rooms are provided.
Is furnished with Phillips's Fire Annihilators.
Will carry a Surgeon ; and Stewardesses attend the Ladies'
Cabin. . .

For freight or passage, plans of cabins, and further particu•
tars, apply to the Brokers in London, Messrs. FRY and DAVI
SON, 113, Fenchurch-street ; or to the Owners,
M'KEAN, M'LARTY, and CO.,
31, Water-street, Liverpool.

STEAM TO AUSTRALIA.
Under arrangements with the " MELBOURNE GOLD AND
GENERAL 31INING ASSOCIATION."
3 I L, . The well-known Screw-steamer
tft,-NII\
ash,: SARAH SANDS,
wm.
_l,lOO tons register,
THOMPSON, Commander,
Will leave LIVERPOOL on the 14th SEPTEMBER next,
Calling at QUEENSTOWN, (Cove of Cork,) and thence des-
patched, on the 18th of September, the CAPE of GOOD
HOPE, for MELBOURNE and SYDNEY. On and after the
Ist of
Booked for Septemthe r next, Passengers and Parcels, &c. may be
be
Cape.
The character of the Sarah"Samis has been well established
for safe and expeditious voyages. Her accommodations are
spacious, and most conveniently arranged for the health and
comfort of the Passengers.
REDUCTION IN FARES.
Class Cabin, 55 to 65 RATES OF PASSAGE.—First 21 Guineas;
Second Class Cabin, 25, 30, and 35 Guineas. Children, under
Fourteen Years, Half-price.
Particulars of reduction in the charges for Shareholders and
Tributora of the Melbourne Association may be had on applica-
tion at the Offices, or from the Agents of the Association.
RETURN TICKETS, at a reduction of 20 per cent. on the Re-
turn Passage.

Ordinary-Parcels are charged from Is. Gd. upwards; newspa-
pers, at 3d. per pound; and printed books, at Gd. per pound.
Further information may be obtained on application at the
Offices of the Association, No. 9, King's Arms-vard, London ;
at the Agency of the Association, 47, Tower-buildings East,
Liverpool; to any of the Agents of the Association; HENRY
BROWNRIGIG, 137, Leadenhall-street, London; or to
CHARLES ODDIE, and
WM. C. THONIPSON and CO.,
Fenwick-chambers, Liverpool,

EMIGRATION TO CANADA.
_...
IP:0' o*t The following first-class line of
ligiaid, PACKET-SHIPS
Will sail at their appointed dates :
For NEW YORK.
Captains. Tons bur. To sail.
HEMISPHERE PREY 1980.... This Day.
F. P. SAGE Ronsobt .... 2100.... 23rd August,
LEVIATHAN KNAPP . 2000.... 28th August.
WM. RATHBONE SPENCER . . . . 1950.... To succeed.
J. A. WESTERVELT Hoo DLE SS ..2100.... To succeed.
AUSTRALIA EDWARDS ..2130.... To succeed.
WASHINGTON PAGE. 2.500..e:T0 succeed.
For NEW ORLEANS.
JOHN GARROW HAMILTON .--.- 1900.... This Day.
ESSEX Sytyrtt.-K. ..1950.... 28th August,
EMPIRE QUEEN COULTER ... . 1900.... 3d Sept.
For ,QUEBEC.
FINGALL )"'BLACK 1900.... Ist Sept.

The above Ships ar(of the first-class, coppered and copper-
fastened, commawled by captains of great experience, and re-
markably swift Bailers. The accommodations will be found
equal to any other packet-ships in port, and the passengers
found in provisions of the best quality, agreeable to the go-
vernment scale. Berths can be secured by remitting a deposit
of .el each.—For passage, &c. apply to
JOHN W. SHAW and CO., 90, Waterloo-road.
Regular succession of Vessels throughout the year.

NOTICE TO EMIGRANTS

CHARLES HILL AND CO.,
~,K AMERICAN PACKET-OFFICE,
1.4
,i4AN. GO, WATERLOO-120AD,
du Ot, LIVERPOOL.
The following li rst-class Ships will be despatched p‘ctually, viz
For NEW YORK, BLACK BALL LINE.
Captains. Tons bur. To sail.
ISAAC WEBB FURBER... ....2600.. Ist Sept.
ISAAC WRIGHT ..... ABEEL 2540.. Ist Oct.
COLUMBIA BRYE 2400.. 16th Oct.
MANHATTAN PEA DY 2400.. Ist Nov.
FIDELIA DI ON 2100.. 16th Nov.
YORKSHIRE
NEW YORK
MONTEZUMA DE COURCY .... 2500.. Ist Jan.

Also, for IsIVAAT YORK, BLUE BALL LINE.
FRANCIS P. SAGE" ROBSON 2760.. This Day
MIDDLESEX ' PARMELEE .... 1650.. -
FOREST QUEEN LovETT 1375.. -
JAVA JACKSON 1400.. -
ST. CHARLES HILLIARD ....1500.. -

The above splendid fast-sailing Packets were built expressly
for the emigration trade, with all modern improvements calcu-
lated to promote health and comfort, and are noted for the
excellence of their accommodation.
Provisions of the beat quality will be supplied by the ship
during the voyage, according to government regulations.
For further particulars, and fares in cabin, intermediate, or
steerage, apply (post-paid to and fro) to
CHARLES HILL and C 9.,
Emigration Office, 60, Waterloo-road, Liverpool.
I.l3.—Choice berths or state-rooms may be secured on
receipt of a deposit of 41 each person.