Star.
London, England, 1820-01-18 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE'

A numerous and most, respectable Meeting was
yesterday held at the City of London Tavern, to :et
ceive the Repots of the Committee, and to consider
the best means of forwarding the obieets bf this So-,
ciety. Among the permits present were—
Mr. Wilberfotte) M.P. Mt; Willtalbs, M.P. the Hi neeratie
iffr. Viten, H. Martin, +Ng: 13r. Collier, the Rev. R. Hill,
the Rei. Mr. Clayton, acc. There was also a numerous and
fashionable kitendance of Ladies.
Shortly after one o'clock, his Royal Highness the
Duke of Sussex took the Chair.
The Duke of Sussex cdngrattilated the Society on
the very full attendance on that occasion. It was the
more pleasing, as it proved the geat interest which-
was taken in the Charity.; it was also a further proof,
if any such proof were necessary, of the increased
means which were to be afforded of extending the
benefits of °climatic* to their more distressed knew-
creatures (Applause). He had not the honour of at-
tending the Anniversary Meeting of last year, a iras
riety 01- business having precluded the pessibilit, of
his doing so. Even now, indeed, he was placed
nearly in a similar situation; but, however seriously
his time might be engaged, he should feel it rather
a want of attention to the Meeting, as well as a wane
of feeling towards the advancement of the Charity.
itsdf, if he had absented himself on the present occa-
sion, on a plea of business. He begged, however, to
assure the Meeting that he was much pressed for
time, and he hoped, therefore, that they would ex-
cuie his retiring as soon as he had _set the business
agoing. He had frequently enjoyed the honour* of
presiding at Meetings of this nature, but to none of
them.had he given the sanction of his name until he
had found, upon inquiry, that the objects in view de-
served to be supported. He had examined the pre-
sent Charity, and had found it worthy of his support,
as k tended to bring many persons from a state of
indolence and ignorance, into a situation where they
could be made useful and respectable members of
society. He hoped the Meeting would confine them-
selves strictly to the question before them. Any at-
- tempt to inquire into the causes which produced the
This useful Institution goes on to ---
deserve more distress they had assembled to relieve, would only
and more the extensive patronage which it has re-
tend to weaken their effects. The Secretary would
dived and is still receiving 1 and it may, perhaps, read the Report of the Committee, after which, as
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administer pleasure to those subscribers who are pre- he (the Duke of Sussex) had between sixty and seventy
vented from personally witnessing the effects of their
miles to travel, he hoped he would be allowed to bid
bounty, if we state shortly the impressions made the Meeting good-bye.
The SECRETARY then read the Report. It COD-
upon us on the spot. The A rst feeling excited is one
tained a statement of the number of Children who
of pain, at seeing so many miserable and helpless
had been clothed and sent to school by the Society.
objects reduced to the necessity of such relief: but
During the last year, more than 600 children had
the least reflection converts this pain into compara-
been clothed, beyond the number provided for in the
five pleasure; fora glance at these friendless pau-
previous year. The Report itself is too voluminous
pers is sufficient to convince the most indifferent
to be insetted at length.
spectator, that the change, to them, is from absolute
The TREASURER also read over the various items
destitution to such a degree of comfort, that all
of disbursement. They consisted of the sums ex-
thought of their past distress seems absorbed in their
gratitude. Of 600 persons, mal Fended on the clothiag, &c. of the children.
eand female, now
housed and fed in this new asylum, not one has been Mr. WILLIAMS, M.P. said, that after the Report,
heard to utter a murmur, either as to the behaviour which so eloquently pointed out the objects of the
of the supeiintendants, or the quality of the food, or
Society, little was left for him to say. Of all the So-
'the nature of the accommodation: and when it is cieties with which he was acquainted, the present
was most pre-eminently entitled to the support of
considered how much profligacy and disposition to
the Public, as it went to relieve the most miserable
cavil may fairly be believed to exist among a pro-
of the miserable. Its object was to give to numerous
miscuous multitude thus poured at once out of the
poor children, clothing, education, and a knowledg
the highest credit on the Managers of this e
streets into one centre, it does, we conceive, reflect
Charity, to of the living GOD, who would never desert them—
have afforded no opportunity for any feelings bee {Applause). This became the more imperative, at a
time like the present, when a spirit had gone forth,
those of at least temporary contentment. The ar-
tending to
.destroy at once both morality and reli-
tangements are extremely simple. The warehouse
consists of three spacious floors. On the lower floor Sion. He could not sit down without returning his
is, on one side, a kitchen, with all other conveniencies thanks to those Ladies who hid so kindly exerted
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belonging to that portion of a house ; on tee other themselves on the present occasion ; and he trusted
they would impress upon their friends the benefits to
side is an office fitted up, where persons are stationed
be derived to a large portion of their distressed fel-
to inquire into the claims of each applicant, not as
low-creatures from a co-operation in the meritorious
he or she arrives, (for the appearance of misery is a
and charitable undertaking—(App/ause). He con-
sufficient passport for the night), but on the next
eluded by moving, that the Report be received,
day, in order that some may be sent to their respec-
adopted, and printed.
Live parishes, and others may be furnished with such
The Rev. Dr. COLLIER, after urging the necessity
employment as the Committee may be able to pro-
of leading the minds of the lower orders to the study
vide. On this floor, also, there is accommodation for
of moral and religious reading, concluded by giving
the City Officers, who are in attendance all night to
his sanction to the Report.
maintain peace, should their interference be necessary.
The question, that the Reisort be received, adopted,
The next, which is the principal floor, is divided
and printed, was then put, and carried unanimously.
Into two compartments, both of which are for the
The Duke of Sussex expressed his satisfaction at
male applicants; and the smaller compartment is ap-
seeing the Report so unanimously agreed to. As an
propriated solely to those who are sick. The larger
Englishman, he Rh proud at the just and well-me-
one is again separated into two divisions, each of
cited eulogium Which had been passed on the Ladies
which is boarded to the height of about two feet
from the ground ; and the space thus formed on each of the Metropolis on this occasion. There was no
side of the room between these boards and the wall other country where the Ladies possessed so much
Power as they did in this ; nor was there any other
is filled with clean straw. The straw is so abundant
power more beneficially exercised, or more produc-
as not merely to furnish a bed, but a covering also
tive of advantage to society, than it—(Applause).—
for those who rest in it, and an interval is allowed of
He should now take leave to retire, requesting of his
about two or three feet between each individual. On
friend, Mr. Wilberforce, to take the Chair in his stead.
the higher story are the women, the number of whom,
He, who had destroyed the slaaery of the African,
however, does not amount to above 60, but of these
many have infant and even sucking children. To
was best calculated to assist in restoring that free-
those so situated, a superior indulgence is given; be-
dam of thought, and that morality of principle which
sides the straw they have the benefit of thick wool-
were but too frequently lost amidst scenes of poverty
len rugs : there are also nurses to attend them. It is
ness then withdrew amidst the warmest applauses of and degradation (Loud applause). His Royal High-
needless to say that there is no communication be-
tween the male and female wards. Besides these the Meeting. Mr. WILDItitiORCII, in taking the Chair, observed,
means of comfortable rest, the Committee supply
their lodgers with a substantial meal night and morn-
that his only qualification for the office to which he
in ,and those who are unable to leave their pre-
a(
Vi called was, his heartfelt zeal for the objects of
ses in the day have a third meal. The rooms are
the Meeting; indeed, nothing could induce him to
muses undertake the duties imposed on him, but the com-
a once lighted and warmed by gas, and the ventila-
mands of his Royal Highness—(Applause).
tion, though of all things the most difficUlt to ma- Dr. CooLtert, in explanation of the reasons why
nage, is more perfect than we have ever felt it in any the Meethig war not more ably supported, observed,
room with the same number of persons in in
that Mr: Broughatn Would have been present, were.
On the whole, this asylum, for its simplicity, its it not for-professional engagements. Sir J. Jacks**
perfect adaptation to the purposes intended, and its would have been present, were he not engaged at the
active and energetic management, is one of the most India House. Mr. H. G. Bennett was present in the
pleasing objects on which a benevolent mind can early part of the day, but was obliged to retire on
rest as an illustration of that great moral truth, that
urgent business—not, however, without contributing
wherever misery exists PROVIDENCR has supplied to the funds He stated these facts, in order to spew
means of counteracting and relieving it. that the Charity had excited a great degree of inte-
A post-chaise driver, in the employ of Mr. Board, rest among the hi ghet enters,
was frozen to death between Bristol and Axbridge, The Rev. ROWLAPIO HILL spoke in behalf of the
last week. Institution, atill reprobated the opinions of those who
A Meeting of a few of the Parishioners of St. Cle- represented the poorer classes of the community as
meat Danes, was held yesterday in the Vestry Roblll, unfit to be intrusted with education. He admitted
for the purpose of taking into consideration the best that there were here and there individuals amongst
conferred upon
method of relieving the Poor of the Parish during the poor who had abused the benefits
the present inclement season, when a Subscription thorn, but the majority ought not to suffer for this—
was resolved to be °petted, and a Committee ap- (Applause). He condemned the overbearing dispo-
manifested by some of the higher
pointed to administer the proceeds to the most de- sition which wits
serving objects. The sum of £95. 9s. 6d. w,as im- orders, to beat down and debar the poorer classes
mediately subscribed at the Meeting, and we have from liberty and knowledge. Every poor man had
no doubt that the fund will be soon much increased as much right to liberty as the rich man, attd forhis
ay the benefactions of the Parishioners at large. I part he preferred treating them with affection and

EDUCATIONAL CLOTitINO lOcrErt

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#ut.storrn, N.N.RA—Salbeit his litisity's
ships Lae and STARTAN, on a cruize.
r Poasswourn, Jas. 17. Wind S.W?—Anived the Orr,
cutter, from 3 'cruize. Sailed the Have cutteti clfi a cruise.
DLit., JAN. t7.—Wind S.W.—Arrived and sailed for the
River, the Triumph, &titer, from Beiigai, last from Ports-
motith t also arrived, a large fleet of coast.' s and colliers, from
the Weettrn pert', which have sailed for their different destiital
tions. Put back, by contrary winds, the Asia, BALDeassuri,
for India, and remains in the Downy, with the Savaatt frigate.
Sailed the Argus, Deal pilet-cutter, on a cruise to the westward.
HARWICH JAN 17.—A1l the packets with the Mails for Hol-
land, Cosliavea, and Gottenburgh, sailed on &Lard ay.

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kinctnesi, s.
tb ireating ttent as 1., • •
Apple's-cu.) ; and he preferred hiving servitstil
who served him with affection instead of feat, It was • .
Neasain to a maker's ear to hear his set 'rants say td
We h vb read the Litt Obd bboic which ynti
gave us; can yob lend us another?". While the So;
ciety put the Bible, which was the Only antidote to
sedition and blasphemy, into the hands of the poori
would leave to Carlini and the Pope td take it oat
of them —( Laughter )—if they could. The one cried
out a Lock it up !" and the ether cried out Stirri
it !" The Reverend Speaker commented upon a
mandate which had. been issued by the Pnpe, against
the circulation of Bibles by the Bible Society in thit
country, and said that the writing of this mandate to
the subjects of George the Third, was a-great piece
of impudence i"--7-( Langhttl- ). He concluded by mov•
ing the Thanks of the MeeLing to thettoke of Sussex:
The Rev. A. }lrritate- seconded the motion;—:
Carried unanimously. •
Some ybung female children, *lt ti had been Clothed
at the expense of this Society, were theik introdbced
to tile notice bf the Meeting. Their appearance was
extremely neat and interesting ; they each wine a
straw bonnet, and had on a blue stuff gown; of coarse
but comfortable materials, A bop, whO had been
talcen from the streets, which he had been in the •
habit of sweeping, and had been clothed and sent td
school by the Society, had been previously brought
forward and introduced to his Royal Highness the
Duke of Sussex. His manners and appearance re=
fleeted the highest honour upon the Institution.
MIL WILBERFORCE Was convinced that the Meet;
ing must feel highly gratified at witnessing the et=
Tects.of their bounty. It must give every subscribes`
the highest gratification to reflect that these poor
children were not only rescued froM poverty and
-distress, btlt that they were to be placid in situationa
which would render them useilil and creditable mem:
"bers of society.
HUMPHRY M.IRTtN, Esq. Moved aVote of Thanks
to his Grace the Duke or Bedford, who had kindly
accepted the office of 'President of the Society; and
also to the Vice-President and Ladies, Who had so
zealoislyexerted themselves in support of the Charitirt

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The Rev. Mr. W. C. KIDD moved the thanks of
the Meeting to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the
Committee, and their re-appointment for the ensuing
year, in a powerful and eloquent speech, in which he
represented the beneficial effects of the Society's
deavouts in raising the dormant industry of the
wretched and boor. He also adverted to the beneficial
effects which similar exertions had had in the Northern
part of the Kingdom whichithough naturally barren
and unproductive, had been, by the industry of an
intelligent population, rendered fruitful and produc;
live. Scotland could boast of a population, v. ho,
rich and poor., meet together at their houses, every
Saturday night, to learn and digest the truths of
Scripture. In kis travels in that country, he had met
with unusual instances of learning and intelligence
amongst the lower classes of society. He was one
day travelling near the Grampian Hills, when he
met with a boy minding sheep, who was studying
Humes History of England, and upon questioning
him, he found that he was well versed in sacred and
profane history, geography, and others of the sciences,
in addition to a profound knowledge of the Gospels
He denied that to give instruction to the poorer
classes would cause them to behave with petulance
-and 'insubordination, Those endued with Christian
knowledge would be iiieek, and act with submission
to legitimate authority. If ever the country should
be menaced with anarchy from within, or invasion
from without, the poor would be grateful to their be-
nefactors, and in support of their property and ,rights,
would disclose, through peril and alarm, the might.
which reigns in a peasant s arm !—(Applause).
The Rev. J. WATRRHOUSE seconded the motiori
and the names of a number of Ladies, in forming the
Committee, were then read (principally " Misses"),
as also those of the Gentlemen, and carried.
The thanks 01 the' Meeting were voted to the
CHAIRMAN, who returned thanks, and the business
being concluded, the Meting broke up. A • large
collection was made at the doors. A number of boys
and girls who had been clothed and educated by the
Society, were shewn, and their healthy and comfort-
able appearance gavegreat satisfaction to the Meeting

Advices have been received from Calcutta, "dated
July 13, of the safe arrival of the Streatham East
Indiaman,'having on board the 11th Light Dragoons;
under the command of Ctilonel CHILDERS. •
Sir JAMES STUART, Bart. will lead to the HMS..
neal Altar, en Thursday nest, the amiable and acd
complished Miss Wooococa, daughter of Dr. WOOD-
COCK) of Hants.

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WAILIFIAM WtrinitAM), Esq. M. P. for Salisbury,
has presented the Mayor with 100 guineas, for the
use of the poor of that city,

The thaw of yesterday was general throughout
the Metropolis. All the arrivals in London this
morning by the Mail, state, that the frost continues
with the utmost seterity. There was a heavy fall of
snow this morning in all the leading roads to town,
attended with a keen and cutting wind.
Tun Tnnans.—,The Thames, aboiie Battersea
Bridge; on the south side, early on Sunday morning,
was frequented by many persons, the ice being suf-
ficiently strong to bear their weight. On the turn of
the tide it all disappeared. The two sides of the
Bridge presented a striking contrast, the nest side
being a clear running stream, while on the east side,
mountains of ice and snow wended down the River
as far as the-eye could reaeh; and connected together
from bank to bank. Many boys had the temerity to
venture across. •

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Stnrenttnt Illvan.—The thaw yesterdays
had no visible effect on the ice till long after noon,
but about, three o'clock, the wind being still from
the south-west,•the snow began to melt gradually.—
This change did not prevent the skaters of eminence
from continuing their sport. There were but few
carriages on the drive. The men belonging to the
Humane Society were more than usually on the
alert, but from the length of the frost, no danger is
at present apprehended.
Friday se'nnight, ROBERT LANGAR, of Ballynt.
oourty, itt the County of Waterford, Esq was mat&
tied, at Stradballys to Mrs, DUDGaON, relict of the
late Captain DUDGEON, of the 60th Regiment t and;
on his return to his seat, the same day, he was taken
:ills and died on the Tuesday of the typhus fevers

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