Star.
London, England, 1828-06-21 00:00:00

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF LONDON,

The expected Meeting for the establishment of a
London College, under the patronage of his Majesty,
took place to day at the Freemasons' Tavetn.
Duke of WELLINGT9N was in the Chair, and was sup-
ported by a great number of the dignitaries of the
Church and others of high rank. His Grace explained
briefly and forCibly the objects of the intended institu-
tion. He dwelt upon the necessity of providing such a
means for the wholesome and religious education of
the youth of this great city. His Grace remarked,
that though he had not the advantage of enjoying
himself an University education, from the particular

course of life in which his youth was spent, no

person was more sensible of the real importance
and valor of such an education. The present un-
dertaking had received the sanction of his Majesty,
and the warm support of his Ministers, and would
be under the direction of the Governors of the
Church, who had volunteered their money, their ex-
petience, and superintendance and time to its esta-
blishment and regulation. Religion, the sole foutida-
Lion of true morality, would be prima►ily attended, tn,
whilst the system of education would be adapted both
for general information in the subjects of human know-
ledge, and for patticular instruction in its practical
depa►ttnents.

Its object would be to fit the youth of this great
Metropolis for the various duties of He.; it would teach
them to be coutent with the situation in which it plett,ed
GOD to place Viein in this life, and to look forward to
a future life, with an humble dependance on Gun's
mercy.—This is but a slight outline of his Grace's very
pertinent speech. His Grace concluded with reading
certain Resolutions which he had to propose. One was

for an application to his Majesty to become the Patron
of the Institu►ion, and to permit it to be called the
Royal College of London. Another specified the na-
ture of the proposed system of edu:ation. It is to
be divided into two parts, one intended for the ju•

nior students, and another for the more advanced—
which higher order r f instruction all persons migl.t en-
joy under certain regulations. Another resolution ap-
pointed the future Governors—namely, the Archbishop
of Canterbury, the Chancellor, the Archbishop of York,
the Lord Chief Justice, the Home Secretary, the Loid

Mayor, and the Deans of Westminster and St. Paul's.
Another resolution proposed that funds should be raised
by donations, and subscription shares cf 100/. on which
only the ordinary rate of interest was to be paid. The
resolutions, r f which the above is the substance, were
carried with acclamation.
The Archbishop of CANTERBURY then rose to move
the thanks of the Meeting to the Duke of Wellington
for his valuable and zealous services in the cause ofl
the proposed Institution. His Grace dwelt upon
the paramount importance of making religion the,
foundation on which education should be raised,
and concluded with congratulating the Meeting that
the sanction of his Majesty, and effective co-operation
of his Ministers, warranted them not merely in having
strong hopes, but even assurance of success in their
laudable enterprise.
The Duke of WELLINGTON, in returning thanks,
pledged himself to give his most active assistance.
Donations to an immense amount were immediately
contributed—The Archbishop of Canterbury, 1,0001
Duke of Wellington,3ool. the Archbishop of York,soo/..
Bishop of London, 5001. the Archbishop of Armagh,
2001. Almost the whole Bench of Bishops subscribed',
each from 1001. to 2001. and an immense number ot
Noblemen and Gentlemen, donations from 5001. to
1001. of which we regret we canna now give a list;
but in a day or two a full list will no doubt be published.
Soon after his Grace retired, and the Bishop of
Cuanza took the Chair, for the purpose of receiving
additional donations.
A letter was read from Mr. Peel, stating that he was
sorry ,he could not attend the Meeting, as he was called
away by a domestic affliction, the death of his sister;
but before the Meeting broke up, the Right Hoe. Gen-
t,eman appeared, having travelled on purpose, and gave
his name for 3001.
The Bishop of CIIVITZR, belsre Vie Meeting broke
up, begged to say a few words to prevent any mis-
understanding. Although the Protestant religion was
to be the basis of the e:tablishmert, it would still
afford inst_ruction to persons cf c ther persuasions,
who would conform to the rules for the regula.
tioa of the Society. His Lordship also announced
that a Baptist Clergyman, who merely attended
the meeting, was so satisfied with the explana-
tions of their objects, that he had put down his name
as a donor of twenty pounds. Such is an outline
of what took place at this very important Meeting.
We have sso time for any comments on the prospects
of tie new College, or fate of the London University,
but a subject of such paramount importance will not
pass at some future time unheeded.
It is scarcely necessary to observe, that every thing
passed with the fullest applause, cf one( f the most en-
lightened and intelligent assemblies that ever met for
so noble a purpose.

The Duke and Diichess siCtnaracegave a splendid
entertainment to a very numerous Party yesterday evening, at their
residence in the Admiralty.

Prince EaTEKHAZY, the Austrian Ambassador,
Count d'OrAuA, the Spanish Minister, and the Right Honourable
S TTTTT oats Camema, transacted business yesterday with the Earl
of Assumes, at the Office of the Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs.
Prince POLIGNACt the French Ambassador, Count de
MANDZILOM. the Winemberg Minister, and Lord STUART de
Rovesar transacted business yesterday at the Foreign Office,
Downing-street.
Lord Lavasou Gnwen had an interview with the
Right Honourable WILLIAM LAM., at the Office of the Irish De-
partment in Queen-street, Westminster, on Thursday.
His it-grA ighness tne Duke of GLoVCILSTIR ho-
nourtd. yesterday, the Members of Arthur's Club House with his
company to dinner.
Dispatct es, d 4 ted the 4th instant, were received yes-
terday at the Colonial Office, from Lleut -General Sir FRIDLIIIeR
I ADAM, K.C.B. at Carta. They do not bring any news of importance.