Star.
London, England, 1829-09-23 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

A detachment belonging to the 93d regiment of Foot has re-
ceived orders to march from Stockport for Chatham, preparatory
to its embarkatios for the West Indies. •
A detachment belonging to the 35th regiment of infantry marched
on Monday from Maidstone for London, on route to Jersey.
Sir James Lyon, from the 97th Reghnent. is to have the Chief
Coloaelcy of the 24th Regiment. vice Sir David Baird. deceased.
Major General the Hon. Sir R. W. O'Callaghan, K.C. 11. will suc-
ceed to the Calamity of the 97th, ace Major-General Sir James
Lyon.
The Northumberland and Newcastle Yeomanry Cavalry, under
the command of Lieutenant•Colasel M. Bell, M.P. will assemble
on Monday, the sth of October next, for the performance of eight
days' permanent duty in Newcastle; and on the 12th of October,
by direction of his Majesty's Government, a particular inspection
of this corps will take place on the Town Moor, by Lieutenant-
Colonel Roes, commanding the 4th Dragoon Gard% Tort.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

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UAW' MUM= Tugs CIATDIADIIO i-IFlllterfUrtll.
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The Waterloo, Partridge, from Jamaica to London, was aban-
doned by the crew on the 24th ultimo, in lat. Mi. lung. 77. baring
nine feet water in her held, and being nearly on her beam-ends.
The Wilton. Dalton, from Koninpberg to Hull, struck on Lynn
Knock Sand on Sunday, and sunk—crew saved.
DIAL, Sees. 22.—Wind S.W.—Arrived the from
Jamaica ; Frederick, Freeman, from ditto. Arrived from London
the Courier, Mowbray, for Malaga ; the Elizabeth, Watson, for
Smyrna; and Conway, Kenneth, for the South Sea.
POLTIMOrteI, Seer. 22.—Arrived the Catherine Green, Jack-
son, from Quebec. Sailed the Resolution, Mbichl, and Johanna,
Woltey. for Stralsund.
PLTKOUTII, Seer. 21.—Wind W.—Arrived from London, the
Elisabeth. Swan, for Van Diemen's land. Sailed his Majesty's
ship Lightning, for South America.
Fausourn, Sur. 21.—Wind W.N.W. to W.
Cann, Sax. 22.—Arrived the Olive Branch, Webb, from Mo-

galore.
Gamins', Seer. 20.—Arrived the Aaron, late Han, from
Jamaica.
Liveanon, Stn. 21.—Arrived the Easel, Bruce, from Ma.
ranham ; Bounty Hall, -- •' Maria, Brooks; Intrepid, Hemel;
Mary Ann, ; and Lady Durham, Ramsey, from Jamaica—
the Lady Durham sailed on the Ist ult. and on the 51st ult. espe-
danced a heavy gale, which laid the vessel on her beam ends, and
the rails in the water ; Sportsman, Paton ; Hannibal, Dixon ;
Mars. Clapperton; and Arcturus, Hkkell, from New Orleans ;
Boston, Mackay. from Boston ; Magdalina, from New-
foundland; and Eleanor Russell, Skins, from Honduras—the
latter vessel experienced, on the illtd skim in lat. 52. long. 77. a
heavy gale ; it commenced at N.N.E. veered round the compass,
and continued [oar days.
Kutossows, Seer. 40.—Arrived the Sultan, Sanderaoo, from
Honduras, and Columbia, Haynes, from Trinidad.
Rianan, San. 21.—0 s the port, the Ann Boyle, --,
and Golden Spring, from Jamaica.i
RAMSCIATZ, Seer. 42,—Arrived the William Shand, BodweUs,
from New York, having been on the Sandwich Flat.
WITUOUTZ, Sun. 44.—Arrived the Highbury, Pearce, from
Jamaica.
Gaunsec, San. 20.—Arrived the Gen. Wolfe, Wright, front
Jamaica ; Susan, --, from bliramichi; Mary, Beveridge, and
Mersey. Anderson, from St. Petersburgh.

No lass than 76,900 deck and steerage passengers
have ailed from Liverpool to Ireland within the last 12 months.
Such is the state of readiness in which the Arsenal
and stores are kept at Plymontls, that it is said that. at that port
alone. six sail of the line might be completely equipped for sea In a

fortnight.
DEPTFORD DOCK-YARD.— The Worcester frigate,
which has been some years building in the King's Yard, Deptford,
is to be launched next month. This is one of the largest clan of
frigates with a round stern. and she is considered a fine specimen
of naval architecture. It is said the Louisa the Admiralty have
ordered no more ships to be laid down in this yard.
The Commercio du Carrara, from Leghorn, arrived
In the St. Katharine Docks a few days ago, with a cargo of marble,
for the use of the King's Palace, St. James's, amongst which were
several blocks of 30 feet long, some weighing upwards of IS tons,
which were discharged with the greatest facility.
The arrival of the American frigate Constitution at
Cowes has excited much interest. The ves.el has been visited by
a number of persons, who have experienced the most uniform at-
tendon (rem the officers and crew. Though one of the oldest ves-
sels in the American service, she is a very fine one, and is stated
by nautical men to present many improvements in her rigging and
internal arrangements which might be introduced with advantage
into our navy.
'NAMES TUNNEL.—The intention is to proceed with
the Tunnel next Spring. when application is Or be made to Parlia-
ment for assistance. Many visitors have lately taken a peep at
this extraordinary undertaking. The extreme north of the Tunnel
is at present secured by a strong wall. When the works are con-
tinued, the wall must come down. Against this wall they have
placed large mirrors, which reflect the gas-lights, and form in
perspective the intended length of the Tunnel. At pren.lt the
excavation extends to the centre of the River, and the visitors find
it warm, dry, and gravelled. The right archway at the bottom of
the shaft is not open.
Yesterday a Court of Directors was held at the East
India.house, when the following ships were thus timed—viz. the
Thomas Coutts, Capt. Alexander Oystie ; Duchess of Athol, Capt.
Edw. M. Daniell, for Bombay and China; Dunira, Capt. J. P.
Wilson, and Wm. Filar, Capt.Tbos. Blair, for Bengal and China
—to be afloat 18th Nov. 1529, sail to Gravesend 9th Dec. stay
there 21 days, and be in the Downs Sth Jan. 1830. Abercrombie
Robinson, Capt. John hoes, for Bombay and China ; Macqueen,
Capt. Robert Lindsay. for Bengal and China; and OrweU, Capt.
R. M. Isacke. for St. Helena, Bombay, and China; to be afloat 341
Dec. sail to Gravesend 24th Dec. stay there 21 days, and to be in the
Downs 20th.lan. Reliance,Capt.C. &Timing, andGen.Harria,Capt.
Joseph Stanton. for Bengal and China, to be afloat 18th Dec. sail
to Gravesend Bth January, stay there 21 days, and be in the Downs
4th Feb. Marquis Camden, Capt. Thos. Larkins, for St. Helena
and China, with liberty to go through the Straits of Malacca. Lord
Lowther, Capt. Charles Steward, and Berwickshire, Capt. Fred.
Madan, for Bombay and China—to be afloat 4th January, sail to
Gravesend 25th Jan. stay there 21 days, and be in the Downs 22d
Feb. Castle Handy, Capt. H. A. Drummond, and London, Capt.
Timothy Smith, for Madras and China—to be afloat 18th January,
sail toGravesend Bth Feb. stay there 21 days, and be in the Downs
the Bth March. F.dinburgh. Capt. Box ; Sir David Scott,
Capr. D. J. Ward ; George the Henry
Fourth, Capt. T. W. Barrow;
Earl of Balcarras. Capt. B. Broughton, and Canning, Capt. Philip
Bayles, for China direct—to be afloat 3d March, sail to Gravesend
24th March, stay there 21 days, and be in tile Downs the 21st
April, 1830.
AFFAI a OF Howotra.—ln consequence of a misunder-
standing which took place a few days previously, a hostile message
was delivered on Thursday to J. Bums, Esq. of Belmont. by
Jam O'HARA, Req. of Reheat, in consequence of which both
'widens= left Galway on Friday last, for the purpose of fighting;
bet owing to the judicious interposition of their friends, the affair
was amicably adjusted.—Leuth Free Floras.
GLOW WORM.—Last week, two insects were picked
on the ass share, near Lire, remarkable foe the !ominous or
pimasprasosesot "slides which they possessed, turfudode we pre
sums, In this respect. the brilliancy of the glow-worm.
emitted a strong light to a distance of upwards of half a yard, so
bright that one could see to read by it. The Rev. Mr. Basesae.
of Auldearn, carried one of them home with him, and placing it
beneath a glass in a dark room, its light threw a distinct shadow
from the. glass on a piece of paper held above it. In day-light, its
colour was whitish, and its form somewhat like that of a wog
Awned.

ISSOLV'D LIKE A MIRAGE OF AIR.

Dinobed like a mirage of air are the days
When youth retied my heart in illusions that mill ;
And, poor witheed dupe'! it still glows as I gaze
On times of first love while romance yet beguird
Young fancy all fervent and wild.
I laughing ran dancing Hies pathway along,
And while pleasure strew'd her fair flow'rs rimy feet,
My passage was hail'd by a complacent throng,
Who swore they were friends—the delusion was sweet
And mem'ry still hallows the cheat.

But, ah ! what remains me of youth's tender trance?
The sighs of a heart busy passion, have worn ;
Sad truth Inith broke down thy bright pile of romance,
And I hang o'er its ruins, heart-broken--balorn!
Surviving it only to mourn.
Then, wine—give me wine ! for the goblet can drown
The ails of th► soul, and the monsters of truth ;
My spirits light up as I drink the draught down,
And warm my ehM'd breast with the dreams of my youth—
Yea, steel me to Care's cankeed tooth.

What though my bead suffers and reason grows blind—
If the heart dances light and fancy wiU Ay,
The bowl makes a universe after my mind—
Plucks the sigh from my Hp—the tear from my eye—
And hangs round my hope a blue sky.
These locks sorrow whitens no longer seem grey;
And feeling each furrow depart from my face,
I become all I was in life's early day ;
Joy springs front the goblet to meet my embrace,
And takes in this heart his old place.

Men all look sincere--ev'ry woman seems true—
This valley of tears grows a garden of fiuw'rs ;
And shaping the pictures my young fancy drew,
I o'er again in the airy-built tow'rs
Where hope spent so many sweet hours.
Then fiU up the cup—and a rush for the sage
Who, true to his mask, eyes the goblet with dread :
I care not for wisdom—and seek not for age ;
Short life and dear folly will suit me instead :
The grave is but going to bed.

Frown, frown on my joys, ye pedants austere.
Is your prudence, and world, I wish you well blest ;
For me, I have seen the stale drama too near—
Earth's friendship's a satire, and love is a jest;
Philosophy, too. fails the test.
Wine, wine—give me wine! for I sicken with thought ;
Men and things, when I ponder, pan the soul's sight :
But the, oh ye shining creations that float
Round the eye wine hath kindled, to smiles of delight;
My soul must be happy to-night !

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Mr. RAE WILSON, the indefatigable traveller, has ar-
rived at Paris. It was mentioned, some time since, that
copies of his last work on Russia, Poland, and Finland,
were burnt by order of the Russian Government, and
prohibited entering those eountries.---Gafignani's Mes-

senger.
Monday there was some good coursing on the Long-
ton Marsh. In the course of the day, a dog belonging
to a Mr. Moss, we believe, started after a hare in hot
pursuit, and, strange to tell, when the sportsmen came
in at the death, both animals were found lying side by
side—quite dead. This may be mentioned as a remark-
able circumstance, but we are given to understand there
are similar instances recorded.—Preston Pilot.

The following description of an archer, his bow, and
accoutrements, is given in a MS. written in the time of
Queen EifassETn :

" Captains and Officers shedd be skilful of that most noble wea-
pon, and to see that their soldiers according to their strength have
good bows., well knocked, well strynged, every string whippe in
their nocke, and in the myddes rubbed with was, beater, and
shining glove, some spare atrynges trymed as aforesaid, every
man one shefe of arrows, with a case of leather defensible against
the rayne, and in the same Cower and twentie arrows., whereof
eight of them should be lighter than the residue, to gall or astoyne
the enemy. with the hailshot of tight arrows, before they shall
have come within danger of the harquebus' shot. Let every man
have a bripndine, or a little cote of plate, a skull or huf kyn. a
merle of trade of five foots in lengthe, and a pike, and the saute
banging by his girdle, with a hook and a dagger : being thus fur-
nished, teach them by musters to marche, 'home, and retire,
keeping their faces upon the enemy's. Sumtyme put them into
great nowmbers, as to battell appertayneth, and thus use them
often times practised, till they be perfecte ; for those men in
battel ne skirmish can not be spared. Nene other weapone mays
compare with the same noble weapon."
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS. —Yesterday afternoon
the Commissioners of the Navy Board took contracts for Beef and
Pork, for the use of the British Navy. The amount required was
13,000 navy tierces of beef, and 13,000 ditto of pork, to be cured
during the ensuing season, and to be delivered at Deptford, Ports-
mouth, Plymouth, and Cork ; one half before the 28th of Feb. and
the other half un or before the 30th of May, 1830. There were
several contracts sent in. The Commissioners entered into a con-
tract for the pork at the rate of 51. 13s. 6d. per tierce, and for the
beef at the rate of 51. Ito. lid. per tierce. Although the number
of British vessels of war at present in commission is greater than at
this period last year, the quantity of provisions contracted for is
precisely the same as in September of last year. The contracts
entered into yesterday were on considerably lower terms than in
the corresponding month of last year, when the contract prices
ranged between 61. 6s. and 6/. Ss. per tierce.
Sunday evening, between the hours of six and eight
o'clock, while Mr. Goodger, of John-street, Edgeware-road, and
his wife, were gone to Church, his house was broken open, and
robbed of every thing that was moveable ; and the thieves, aid:.
ing they were detected, made off, leaving behind them a crow-bar,
a phosphorus-box, and some skeleton keys.
Thursday night the Dundrum party of police, search-
ing for some fellows under a warrant of T. P. Vexes, Esq. Chief
Magistrate of Police, discovered under a feather bed, on which
a woman was lying, a man named William Hickey, who is
charged with the murder of a man 'tamed Baregry,somesime ago,
near Doneskeigh, for which Hickey fled at the time.—Lieserick
Chronicle.
The tailor business of Glasgow is at the present mo-
ment in a very depressed condition ; and a great number of the
journeymen are out of employment.
BOAT RACE.—Saturday the long talked-of aquatic
contest between the Ariel, of Newcastle, and the Robert Belk of
South Shields, from Hebburn Quay to Tyne Bridge, for 450 a-
side, took place. The Arid had been lengthened several feet on
the occasion, and though the odds were in favour of her opponent,
her owners expected her to gain the palm. On starting, however,
it was soon evident the Hriel had no chance—at every stroke with
the oars, her stern was observed to give a shake or twist—and
long mere the boats reached the goal, it was Welland CoMary to
Martin's new Philosophy in favour of the Robert Bell, which came
in amid loud Masar from the assembled multitude.
TlTLEB.—Everybody knows that titles and dignities
are Manly integral parts of the person, but its most distinctive
attributes. When EarkGast said he would stand or fall by his
order, it was as if he had said, be would stand or fall by himself.
Take a Noble Lord, and, if the process be possible, abstract
him mentally from his titles and privileges, and offer the two
lots separately for sale in the market, who would not buy
the latter if they could ? who would, in most cases, even
bid for the first' It is the tide that is asked everywhere to dinner ;
it is the title receives all the bows and prostration, that gets the
nomination to so many places, that commands the regiments and
ships of war, and " robs the Exchequer with unwashed bands."--
The man who owns it, may be what he can, an honest man, or a
scoundrel, a mushroom or an Howard, a scholar,: or a brute, a wit
or a blockhead, c'eet egal. Proud, haughty, bighdaring. hoe Rag-
land, is not this true to the letter?—New Mont* Mag.
Saturday five young thieves, the oldest only 14 years
of age, attacked a gentleman, at the foot of Leith Walk, Edin-
burgh, knocked him down, and were Mktg his pockets, when the
pollee came op to Ms assistance. The little blackguards made a
stout resistance, endow of them threw down the watchman, and
nearly got off. The proof was conclude., and they were seat to
&Mama for 410 days eselto—CWedeosists Nerenry.

OPENING OF THE NEW POST OFFICE.
The preparations for commencing the business of the
Post-elite department, in the new building, wete yesterday even.
lag completed to a great extent, and workrare were employed to
a late hoer to indwell ready for transacting psblic business this
morning.
The guards and others connected with the mail.coacbes, assem-
bled yesterday evening at the New Post-ogee, to receive Maroc-
dons, preparatory to proceeding on their journey. Among other
new regulations is one, to the effect that none of the guards shall
leave the new dike, after they come on duty, till the departure of
the malls.
In I.oatbud•etreet a great number of persons were assembled
last night, for the purpose of witnessing the departure of the mails
from the old Post-ollice for the last time, as this evening the mall
coaches will start from the new Post-office.

The inland ktters were received this morning at the New Office,
and dispatched by the several ktter carriers under the new regu-

The public curiosity has been strongly excited by the arrival of
the period for commencing business in the new Post-dace; and
last night so great was the pressure of the crowd around the en-
trance in St.Martln's-le.Grand, that officers were called in to keep
the door-way clear, in order to afford fret Ingress and egress to
those connected with the establishment.

Throughout the whole of the night the removal of the books,
papers, and other official et caeres was carried on from Lombard.
greet to the Newollice, in order that every thing might be rendered
complete for the general business of to•day.
Great numbers of persons, and among them were many indiel
duals of rank, visited the establishment last evening. The whole of
the lower offices were again lighted up laic night.
Business was commenced at this splendid edifice at five o'clock
this morning; and so admirably Is every department conducted,
that. in several parts of the City, the letters of the morning were
delivered about half an hour earlier than usual.

FRYS AND CHAPMAIrS BANKRUPTCY.

Yesterday a Meeting of the Creditors under the
Commission of Bankrupt issued against Messrs. Fry. and Chap-
man took place at the Bankrupts' Court, Basingh-street before
the Commissioners of the Ninth List, Messrs. Ttebeck, Smith. and
Hoiroyd. The Meeting was held for the pro 4 of debts, and for
declaring a dividend on the several estates of the bankrupt 4.
The Court was much crowded, and many members of the So-
ciety of Friends were present. A great number of debts were
proved, varying in amount from a few shillings to 2 Oont. The
latter was proved on the estate of Joseph Fry.
A lodging-house-keeper from Hastings tendered his claim. It
was a sum due by the bankrupt Chapman for board and lodging at
a watering place, and for which the claimant had received a cheque.
The landlord had held the cheque over until the failure of the bank,
and he now required proof, on the ground that none of him claim
for which the sum named in the cheque was a part had been
satisfied. _ _ _

The Commissioners allowed the proof.
Mr. Roscoe, a solicitor, said be appeared for the creditors of
Messrs. Cochran and Robation, of America and Liverpool, mer-
chants and mining agents. He exhibited a long and heavy account,
showing a claim of .6128,000 (as was stated), and entered auto
long detail of the way in which the debt had been contracted. He
begged to prove on the separate estates of the bankrupts before any
division of the Funds took place.
Mr. Young, solicitor, contended that Mr. Roscoe was not en-
titled to prove on the separate estates of the bankrupts, and quoted
Lord Hardwicke as an authority in point. Some of the debts ex-
hibited had been already paid.
The Commissioners having consulted together,
Mr. Commissioner TRUSCH said, we are of opinion that proof
cannot be admitted on the separate estates of the bankrupts.
Mr. Commissioner SMITH said the Court could not put off the
creditor► by locking up the funds on such a question.
Mr. Roscoe gave notice that be should immediately file a bill in
Chancery against the parties, to the amount of 240001. as balance
of accounts. _ - --

A Quaker named Wm. Groundry presented himself to prove a
debt of X5OO due on an old bill. He made an attack on Nis..
Young, the solicitor, and the latter called the Quaker an impudent
fellow.

Mr. Groundry softly replied that be knew be was impudent—
(Loud laughter). He (the Quaker) had refused to take notes fur
gold, and he had been thought Impudent for so doing.
The Commissioners had some difficulty in silencing Mr. Groun-
dry, and disallowed the proof.
After some further discussion and an investigation of the ba-
lances in hand on each separate estate, dividends were declared—
on William Fry's estate of 3s. od. in the pound; on Joseph Fry's
estate of 10s. In the pound ; and on Jonathan Chapman's estate of
10s. In the pound. The Court then adjourned.

It was remarked that on Saturday the barometer rose
In the face of continued rain, and the result has been the long-
wished-foe arrival of fine weather.

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M. Champollion, speaking of the more than colossal
architecture of the ancient Egyptians, says, that '• their conceptions
were those of men one hundred feet high."

Letters from Brunswick to the sth inst. state that the
rains had been so heavy, that the greater part of the meadows had
been overflowed, and that beyond doubt the second crop of clover
seed and grass would be lo.t. Full half the wheat was in the
fields and great part of the barley and oat crop had nut been
housed, and would suffer greatly. Generally speaking, the crop
of hops was totally lost.
BIRMINGHAM MUSICAL FESTIVAL.-It gives us
great pleasure to be enabled to state that each succeeding day fur-
nishes new and convincing evidence that our approaching Musical
Festival will be eminently successful. The principal hotels are
confidently looking forward to numerous occupants, and we have
now before us from one of them a list of noble and distinguished

families by whom apartments have been secured. From our
own knowledge also we are able to say that many of the best ac-
commodations offered by private individuals are rapidly engag-
ing ; though from the great extent of the town, and the desire of
the inhabitants to afford every facility on account of the object of
the meeting, abundant accommodation may at any instant he ob
tained, and upon very fair and moderate terms. Among the visitors
from a distance, we have the satisfaction to add that many well
known professors of music, attracted by the extreme novelty of the
scheme have signified their intention of attending as auditors.—
The plan adopted by the Committee of letting places in the chancel
side galleries of the Church, appears to be approved, as it will enable
families in the country to feel secure of good places, without sub-
jecting them to the necessity of coming into town at an incon-
veniently early hour.—Birmingham Gazette.
Tuesday, as the Plymouth mail was ascending the hill
at Pencalenick, within two miles of Truro, from the heavy state
of the roads, occasioned by the almost continued fall of rain, and
the weight of the carriage, the efforts of the leaders broke the pole,
and they became separated from the coach, which the wheel horses
were no locger able to manage, and it wrist over with a fearful
crash. The tour outside passengers, with the coachman—the guard
wu walking—were precipitated into the road, and were more or
less bruised ; one of them, Mrs. Aaron, of Truro. rather seriously,
but fortunately no limbs were broken. The four inside passengers
escaped unhurt.
An unoffending and industrious tradesman was mur-
dered in a most barbarous manner on Friday, in the midst of a
most populous street in Dublin, by a set of savage combinators.
The wretched victim, James Hanlon, a sawyer, was returning
home about six o'clock that evening from Mr. Fagan's, at Bridge-
foot-street, where he had been at work, when he was attacked in
Thomas-street by upwards of no ruMans, armed with bludgemis,who
knocked him down, and after beating him dreadfully, left him with
one of his legs broken. Some of the heartless villains were not sa-
tisfied while a chance of life remained to the unfortunate man, and
they induced the others to return, when the hapless being, who
lay iesensible on the pavement, was again attacked, and his jaw
and other leg were broken. The murderers then decamped.—
When they lint appeared Harlan attempted to take refuge
in an adjoining house, from which he was dragged, and the
windows broken. As soon as the combinaton were out of
sight, poor Hanlon was taken to Stevens's Hospital, but he was
scarcely arrived there when he breathed his last. When tofur•
=don of the murder was given at the head police-oike, a
party was sent to Thomas-street, through which, and the neigh-
bouring streets, they perambulated until nearly eleven. At the
house of a publican, in Golden-lane, they arrested seven men,
tound drinking, and behind the counter they discovered a number
of bludgeons. These persona were committed to Werburgh's
watch-house. _

FREEMASONRY IN AMERICA.--The Boston patriot
contains an account of a Meedng which was lately held in Boston.
far the purpose of eensidering and examining the subject of Free-
masonry. Several persons addressed the Meeting, and pointed out
the dangerous and Anti. Republican influence which. as they said
it was calculated to exercise. as being an exclusive Society. TM
influence was mainly displayed in the restriction of the Press..
which it manages with effect, and thus prevents a free and candid
discussion of its principles. Various Resolutions, etnhodying thew
and other equally enlightened remarks, were then proposed and
carried. and a Committee appointed " to exercise a general super-
vision of the subject under consideration, and can another Meeting
when they shield deem it expedient.