Star.
London, England, 1821-04-05 00:00:00

MR. CANNING•

Mr. R. Jacesoo, in an able and eloquent speech,
adverted to the abilities which Mr. Canning displayed
while he filled the Office of President of the Board of
Controul ; and concluded with a motion, stating the
concurrence of the Proprietors in the sentiments ex-
pressed by the Court of Directors in their farewel
letter to Mr. Canning, and assuring that Gentleman
that they entertained the sincerest admiration for
those high qualities there so emphatically noticed,
and requesting his acceptance of their cordial thanks;
and trusting, that, whether employed in the active
service of his country, or enjoying the quiet of pri-
vate life, his health and brilliant talents might long
continue unaltered and unimpaired.
Mr. PERRY said, in rising to second the motion of
the Honourable and Learned Gentleman, he was
aware that, after so able and eloquent an address as
that with which he had prefaced his motion, it was
not necessary for any person to enter into an ela-
borate argument as an apology for not adding much
to what be had stated, or increasing the impression
which he had produced. He knew that the Resolu-
tion might be more powerfully seconded by a person
of more consideration than so humble an individual
as himself; but there were circumstances in his life,
and facts connected with the motion, which made it
peculiarly proper that he should thus express his cor-
dial concurrence with its sentiments. His connexion
' with the PerioJical Press made it proper that, where
its liberties were concerned, he should not be the last
to record his opinion. The blessings of a free Press
they all felt and could appreciate, and what had been
stated of the countenance given by Mr. Canning to
the Freedom of the Press in India, was an argument
which he hoped would excuse his presenting himself,
on the present occasion, to that Special Court—(Hear,
hear).—lt was due to himself to state explicitly what
he telt on this occasion, and he felt it the more as it
had fallen to his lot to entertain and promulgate ob-
jections to the general system of policy pursued by
his Majesty's Ministers, to whoin Mr. Canning had
long given the aid of his high and shining abilities ;
but no consideration of that kind could prevent him
from giving his public and sincere approbation to
conduct honourable to himself and useful to the best
interests of the Empire. There is a candour due to
public men, whatever their general opinions might
be, when any act if their life advanced the real inte-
rests of their country, or gave additional happiness
to the human race. If there was one man more than
another, that deserved the praise bestowed upon him,
by the full and unequivocal testimony of the twenty-
four Directors, it was the Right Honourable George
Canning. He had known him from his infancy, and
always knew that there was about him a graciousness
and an amenity, which enabled him to exercise func-
tions justly stated to be invidious, in a manner that
gave him the character of moderation, and made his
conduct highly agreeable to the feelings of those
Gentlemen, whose public acts were subject to the
controul of his authority. The Board of Directors
had accordingly felt themselve, called upon to testify
their gratitude ; and he did agree with the Honour-
able and Learned Mover, that the letter of those
twenty-four Gentlemen was a sufficient foundation
for the Resolution now proposed. At the same time
that he stated his own conviction of the matter, he
could not help observing, that an additional ground
for agreeing to that motion, was the concurrence of
an Honourable Member, who represented his (Mr.
Perry's) native City in the Efouse of Commons tMr.
Hume). ss hen that Hon. Gentleman, whose inquisi-
tive temper (a laugh), ingenious mind, and deter-
mined spirit of serving his country, rendered him in-
defatigable in the exposure of abuse, and enabled him
in the present Session of Pai liament to achieve essen-
tial services to his country—when he gave his con-
currence to the motion, they might be all satisfied
that it was founded on unexceptionable grounds—
(Hear, hear).—lf there had been anything in the con-
duct of the late Right Hon. President deserving of
exposure or animadversion, his abilities would have
been the first to discover it; but it was most creditable
to the Right Hon. Gentleman, that the eulogium on
his conduct first came from a person not connected
with the Directors, and was supported by others poli-
tically opposed to him. He would not detain the
Court by any animadversion on the letter, but would
be satisfied with observing, that the passage quoted
by the honourable and Learned Proprietor, and
which spoke of a corrective, coercive, and repressive•
power, did not necessarily imply any opinion inimi-
cal to such restrictive powers. it was merely a state-
ment of what the nature of that power was which he
administered, and which, though so harsh and coer-
cive in its nature, he exercised in such a way, as to
excite in the Directors nothing of unkind feeling to
himself. But it was his conduct towards the Press
which called for the acknowledgments of all enlight-
ened men. He need not enter into any argument in that
place to prove the beneficial effects upon society from
the influence of Religion and the Press, for all who
heard him knew that the light of the Press was as
necessary to their happiness here, as the light of Re■
velation to their happiness hereafter. The Liberty
of the Press in India was as likely to be as useful to
the Government there, as to the improvement and
happiness of the many millions over whom its do.
minion extended. He rejoiced, therefore, that the
part of the Press in India, which was in the hands of
native Englishmen, was liberated from the thraldom
which had confined its powers, and rendered its ope-
ration inefficient, and that it was no longer free, only
among those whose half-information was likely to be
as prejudical there as in other countries; it was that
" darkness visible" which did all the mischief; but
the full blaze of intelligence could never be injurious
to the peace and morality of the people. He con-
cluded by repeating the expression of his hearty con-
currence in the eloquent eulogium which had been
paid to the character of the Right Honourable Pre-
sident by the Gentleman who preceded him.
The Hon. Colonel STANHOPE and Mr. Lowmts
supported the motion.
Mr. D. KINNAIRD opposed the Resolution, which.
he contended, was a Resolution of compliments, not

!or thank 'The whole proceeding watp to ate a com-
prehensive but a vulgar word, the Most complete
humbug he had ever witnessed. He (Mr. IC.) consi-
dered that It would be infinitely more respectful to
invite Mr. Canning to a good dinner, where Gentle•
men might drink wine and make long speeches!
Mr. WILKES condemned the present proceeding,'
because it was not called for by any necessity what-
ever f and from measures thtt were not necessary, it
was the interest and duty of that Court- to abstain.
The Honourable Proprietor concluded t moving. as
an Amendment, " That though the Court had a high
respect for Mr. Canning, they did not deem it proper
to adopt any Resolution founded on the Correspond-
ence between him and the Court of Directors."
Mr. D. KINNAIRD seconded the Amendment.

Mr. Mane (in the absence of Mr. Jackson) de-
fended the motion. He was sorry the subject had
been introduced to the Court ; but as it had been
brought forward, he felt if they receded that a slur
would be cast on Mr. Canning as well as on the Court
of Directors.

Mr. D. KINNAIRD, after what had fallen from his
Hon. Friend, was determined not to second the
Amendment ; but as he could not approve of the ori-
ginal motion, he would take no part, one way or
other, in the division.

An Hon. Pnopni no& immediately expressed his
readiness to second the Amendment.

Mr. PERRY, Mr. TWINING. Mr. S. DIXON) and
Mi. Parrisox, supported the original motion, which-
was carried almost unanimoqsly ; as was also a sub-
sequent motion—" That the Chairman and Deputy
Chairman be directed to transmit a copy of the Re-
solution to Mr. Canning."—The Court then adjourned.

We are extremely happy to say the Duchess of
GLOUCZEITE3 is nearly recovered from her slight cold.
Her Royal Highness received a visit yesterday from
the Princess AUGUSTA, &C.

Yesterday the Archbishop of YORK and Lady
ANNE VERNON gave a Dinner, at their house in Gros-
venor-square, to—

The Duke of Devonshire, the Earl and Countess of Derby,
Lady Mary Stanley, Earl and Countess Fortessue, the Ladies
Fortescue, Earl and Countess of Darnley, Lady Mary Bligh,
and a seleeparty of distinguished Perbonages. After dinner the
whole of the party proceeded to the Ancient Music.
The Duke and Duchess of MONTROSE have post-
poned the entertainment announced for yesterday,
sine die, in consequence of his Grace's indisposition
from the gout.
Yesterday the Marquis and Marchioness of LANS-
DOWN gave a Dinner at Lansdown House, Bet keley-
square, to the Earl and Countess of JERSEY, Lord
and. Lady G. CAVENDISH, Lord and Lady HOLLAND,
and a large party of distinguished Personages.
Sir CHARLES FLowER gave an elegant Dinner, on
Saturday, to his Royal Highness the-Duke of YORK,
his Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON, the Earl of
WESTMORELAND, Lord SIDMOUTH, and a distin-
guished Party, at his residence in Finsbury-square.
Klno's THEATRE.--Tuesday the Opera of L' Agnese,
and the Ballet of CEnone et Paris, were repeated to a
crowded audience. From the list of distinguished
persons who were present, it is evident that the at-
tempt to render this Establishment again the fa-
vourite resort of patrician magnificence, has com-
pletely succeeded.
Madame ALBERT, the first female singer of the
French serious Opera, who has just arrived from Paris,
is engaged to make her debut in this country at the
Oratorio of Covent-Garden Theatre, to-morrow even-
ing. M. Dist is announced for a solo on the harp;
Kr aszwarrza also plays a new concerto on the violin.
Duna-Lanz—Last night's Oratorio was well se-
lected, and well performed. MozART and ROSSINI
ministered largely to it. The first Act was divided
between HANDEL and MOZART. The interval be-
tween the first and second Acts was filled up by
BOCHSA'S clamorous Quartet, &c. from the Requiem,
and Pot Pourri on the violin, by Krzszwarrzn, who
has an admirable command of his instrument, and
unusual taste. The second Act was chiefly from the
Cosi fan tutti and Figaro. One of the singularities
of the night was a Duet, sung by Pyns and BRAHAM
CAMPORESE sang much, and was frequently ap-
plauded. The House was full.
The Lord-Lieutenant of IRELAND went in great
state, on Friday, to the Dublin Theatre, which was
crowded and fashionable. The Comedy commanded
was The School, for Scandal, in which Mr. W. FAR.
REN and Miss BRUNTON ably sustained the charac-
ters of Sir Peter and Lady Teazle.
A public festival has been given at Sunderland, in
honour of SHAKSPEARE, at which Mr. STEPHEN
RISIBLE presided. After dinner, he addressed the
numerous company in an appropriate speech. The
Mulberry Tree was then sung in fine style, and the
whole company joined in the chorus. Several beauti-
ful glees, duets, and chorusses, selected from &ZAK-
SPEARR'S works, were also sung between the toasts.
Mr. A LUANDA; the celebrated Ventriloquist, whose
extraordinary performances have proved so attractive,
and excited so much admiration in London, we un-
derstand will perform oa Monday and Tuesday in
Windsor, to which he is strongly recommended by
High and Illustrious Patronage. The numerous and
pressing invitations to Mr. ALEXANDRE from the first
circles to exhibit his extraordinary art in private com-
pany, will probably abridge the number of his in-
tended future public exhibitions. On Wednesday he
will return to town from Windsor. It is his first pro-
vincial professional visit since his arrival in England.
Religious enquirers will feel themselves much in•
debted to the Author of the elegant Volume, treating
on All Religions and Religious Ceremonies, for de
extensive and luminous view which he has presented
of the subject. Every Sect and Denomination now
existing in the known world, is not only fully de-
scribed, but its chief cerenionies Xte correctly repre-
sented in tasteful and effective engravings, of which
the work contains 100. In every part, the latest au-
thorities
have been consulted ; and the volume may be
adopted as a standard on its very interesting subjects.
It appears now pretty certain that the very humorous
Novel called Scheming, just published, is actually the
production of a person of Fashion, who has satirized
a score of his acquaintance (we will not say friends)'
without the least mercy. The characters are well
drawn and well supported throughout. Some Authors
think it quite enough to sketch a character, but never
think of supporting rt. Each person acts here exactly
according to his character. The keeping of die whole
Work is excellent. It is *diming from beginning
to end.