Star.
London, England, 1821-05-18 00:00:00

•SONS OP THE CLERGY.

The Anniversary Meeting of the Cyrporation of
the Sons of the Cleary took place yesterday at St.'
Paul's Cathedral. The service was as imrressive as
Waal i • and the Sermon by the Rev. Mr. RP:SNELL,
TiCarof Kensington, was most excellent. The mu-
sical arrangemehts were of the first order. The Pa-
trons afterwards dined at Merchant Tailors' Hall, the
LORD MAyoa in the Chlir, supported by the Duke
Of GLOUCESTER, the Archbishop of CANTERBURY,
and many distinguished personages. .

wrristi AND FOREIGN SCHOOL SOCIETY.

The Sixteenth Anniversary Meeting of the above
Society was held yesterday at Freemasons' Hall,
Great Queen-street. The Hall and Galleries were
ci owde.l to excess by a most respectable assemblage
of both sexes.
Shortly after one o'clock his Royal'Highness the
Duke of SussE'_ took the Chair, andwas supported by
Prince It.vrA PE, of Madagascar, and several persons
of eminence. _ . .

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His Royal Highness opened the business of the day*
by congratulating the Society on the numerous as-
tembla:4e before him. The Blustrious Chairmanthen
read a 'lever from his Grace the Duke of Bedford, in
which the Noble Duke regretted his absence from the
Annual Meeting, he being prevented attending by
urgent husine-s in the country's Tim letter concluded
by wishing prosperity to the Society:. The Duke-of
Sussex, atter a few general remarks, sat down amidst
loud applause,by calling on the Rev. Mr. Clayton to
read the Report. •
The Report of the Committee was then read, by
which it appeared that the different Schools e,ta-
blislied on the British system, all over the world, are
in a flourislring condition. In the metropolis there
were forty-three Schools, in which seven thousand
children received education. Of the above Schools
twenty-two had hewn established during the last five
years. The Southwark, the North and East Schools
furnished convincing proofs of the good the Society
had accomplished. In the School at Bloomsbury
there were three kundred girls ; and it was in can-.
templation to erect in the same district a School for
four hundred boys. The first stone of a new School
for six hundred boys and three hundred girls (Jewish
children) had been recently laid. The Report then
L.tated that the greater number of the rising genera-
tion were growing up without the blessings deduce-
tion, even- at the present time. In all parts of Eng-
land and Scotland the Schools on the British system
were making rapid advances, particularly at Edin-
burgh, and also in Ireland. In Upper and Lower
Canada there were a number of flourishing Schools,
but not a; all commensurate with the rising popula-
tion. In Nova Scotia great progress was also making;
at New Yotk, (cc. At Calcutta the Schools were
going on With the greatest success, and Adult Schools
were about to be established. The natives were eager
after instruction, and, as a proof, a Hindoo College
had been established at Calcutta, at which place three
thousand boys were receiving instruction. The So-
ciety was rapidly extending its benefits all over the
Bzitish dominions in India, and a Lady was about to
depart this country for the laudable purpose of exert-
ing her zeal on behalf of the Heathen. In Malta,
France, Brussels, Spain, Russia, Sweden, the Greek
Islands, Buenos Ayres, Chili, and St. Domingo, the
Society's operations were going on with great activity.
from Italy no accounts had lately been received, on
account of the recent convulsions in that country,
though several Schools were established at Florence
and Naples. The Report, after some general remarks,
concluded by. calling for additional assistance.
The Rev. G. BUREIER, Secretary to the London
Missionary Society, in moving that the Report be re-
ceived and printed, delivered an interesting addtess
to the Meeting. He stated that in the island of Ota-
heite above seven thousand persons had learned to
read. The zeal of the King was very great, and in
some of the islands Christianity had been established.
In the Sandwich Islands nearly the like success at-
tended the exertions of this and other Societies. The

King and Queen of Owhyhee were among the first to
learn to read. At Malacca, Sincapore, and in seve-
ral Dutch islands, Christianity was diffusing it bless-
ings ; also at Seringapatam, Madras, South Travan-
core, and in many parts of southern Africa. He (the,
Rev. Mr. Burden) felt, he had no doubt, in common
with the Meeting, great satisfaction at being honoured
with thr presence of Prince Ratafe. llis royal bro-
ther, the King (,f Madagascar, had determined to
abolish the Slave Trade, which was the principal
trade of the island—(Cheers). The Kitig resolved on
this measure, • though opposed by his principal men ;
and on the day it was made known, the British flag
and Madagascar colours waved together on the island,
'and there was a general rejoicing. Prince Ratafe
.had brought over nine young men to learn our reli-
gion, mechanism, and arts, with the knowledge of
which they intended to return to their own island,
which contains four millions of inhabitants. The Re-
verend Gentleman, after dilating oh the merits of the
Society, concluded, amidst general applause, by
moving that the Report be printed, and that the Gen-
tlemen who would be named should be the Com-
mittee for the ensuing year.
Mr. J. H. HARRISiqTOSI, from Calcutta, seconded,
the motion, and spoke to the great good the Society
bad done at that place.
The Rev. R. 1111.1. moved, that the Meeting thank.
fully acknowledge the patronage and support of his
Majesty, manifested by his donation of One Hundred
Pounds—(Loud cheers). He congratulated the Illus-
trious Chairman on the 44 feast" now before him, and
hoped that thie Noble Princes of the British empire
Would live long in happy days—(Rep&tted cheering).
The Reverend Gentleman expatiated, in a most hu-
morous and forcible manner, off the liberal princi-
ples of the British and Foreign School Society over
all others, and alluded to the difference between this
and the National Schools. The Rev. Mr. Hill con-
cluded by humorously observing, that he thought
the Royal Chairman did not look so pleasant as when
he first began his speech—(Load laughter). He
would, therefore, take the hint and sit down—(Laugh-
cr and applause).
, Mr. At.i.LN secondeilthe motion in an able speech,
and alluded to the differences between the Society
and the National Schools. The worthy Gentleman
ac‘ti.nit of the receipts and expenditure

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of the Society during the last year, by which it ap-
peared that the receipts were f.:20.14., and the dis-
bursements 0100, leaving a balance of £366 against
he Society.
The Rev. Mr. WA U LYN, Chaplain to the King of
Sweden, in an impressive address, moved the Thanks
of the Meeting to their Royal Highnesses the Duke
of Sussex and Prince Leopold. -
• The VICE-PRESIDENT of the Jewish Schools se-
conded the motions which was carried with general
acclamation..
The Duke of Sonia, in the name of his relative,
Prince Leopold, and in his awn, begged leave to re-
turn their sincere thanks for the manner in which the
Meeting had received the vote just passed. He be-
lieved that no person had the interest of ths Society so
much at heart as his Illustrious Relative, who felt,
on all occasions, the gratitude he owed to the British
Public—(Loud applause).—For himself, he had been
brought up in the principles pf general toleration, and
therefore supported those principles which had placed
his family on the Throne—(Cheers).—ln respect to
Societies like the present, there would be different
opinions ; but in the main part all must agree.- 4.4 p-.
plause).—He never feared any danger ; but when he
saw it, he grappled with it, relying on PROVIDENCE
—(Cheers).—So long as this was England, toleration
must exist; and nothing.but the subversion of the
present order of things could prevent it—(Cheers).—
His Royal Highness then adverted, in proof of what
he said, to the presence of Prince 'Wale. He be-
' lieved education on a limited scale was. had, and as-
signed his reason for not supporting the National
Schools ;" observing alio, that he supported the Irish
and Jewish Schools from conscientious motives—
.(Loud cheers).—After making some other general
observations, his Royal Highness concluded by ex-
pressing his fear that he had trespassed too long on
the attention of the Meeting. The Royal Chairman
then sat down, amidst loud and repeated applause.

The Rev. Josurrt IVIMEY moved the Thanks oldie
Meeting to Prince Ratale, for honouring the Meeting
with his presence.—The nvnion, en being seconded,
was carried with acclamations.

Prince UATAFE, through the medium of his Inter-
preter, returned thanks.
Several other Gentlemen then addressed the Meet-
ing, which did not separate till nearly five o'clock.—
Alarge collection was made at the doors.
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In the evening, there Veai a Dinner at the before-
named Tavern. The.company consisted principally
of the Committee, and some of the active friends of
the Institution.

After the cloth had been removed, the Chairman,
Dr. COLLIER, rose, and after a few observations ex-
pressive of the gratitude they owed his Majesty for
the countenance and support which• he afforded the
Institution, proposed " The King ;" which was drank
with applause.—The next toast was—" The Queen
and Royal Family: •
The CHAIRMAN said, he was sure the company
would be happy to. drink the health of three Per-
sonages, who were worthy of being associated—
" The Duchess of Kent, the Duke of Sussex, and
Prince Leopold." The company separated early.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

COURT OP KING'S BENCH, MAY i 7.

This morning, at the sitting of the Court, the Grand
Juries for the City of Westminster and thiCounty of
Middlesex were sworn before Mr. Justice BAYLEY.—
John Ray, Esq. for non-attendance, was ordered to
be fined £5O.

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