The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-04-22 00:00:00

RAILROADS.

On the motion of the Marquis of LANSDOWNE resolutions
founded upon thuse agreed to by the House of Commons on the
subject of railroad bills were agreed to. One of the resolutions
empowers the House of Lords when a bill was not opposed, to
call, if the hcuse thought fit, for additional evidence before
passing the bill.

IRISH MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS BILL.

Lord MELBOURNE moved the second reading of this bill.
Lord LYNDHURST in a speech of great force took a luminous
Tiew of the whole subject. He was not opposed to the second
reading of the bill, but intimated his intention of proposing
some very important alterations in the committee on that mea-
sure. The bill was read a second time' without a division, but
it was understood that when committed propositions, founded
upon the resolutions of Lord Francis Egerton and Sir Robert
Peel, when the bill was under discussion in the House of Com-
mons, would be submitted to the consideration of their lordships.
The trill was ordered to be committed on Tuesday•next.—
Adjourned.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.—MONDAY.
GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY.
Mr. CLAY moved that the bill for carrying this work into ef-
fect be referred back to standing order's committee, the com-
mittee to which this bill had been referred having determined
that these orders had not been complied with. The point upon
which the committee had come to that decision was t he fact that
the plan deposited with the clerk of the peace, and that which
was placed in the private bill office, were dissimilar. After a
short discussion Mr. Clay withdrew his motion.

POOR LAWS (IRELAND.)
Mr. P. SCROPE wished to asked the noble lord if govern-
ment intended to bring in any series of measures of poor laws
for Ireland, founded upon the report of the poor law commission-
ers? His own bill upon the subject stood for second reading
pu Wednesday next; and he should be governed in the course
he should pursue-b'y the answer that might be given to his ques-
tion by the noble lord. The recommendations of the poor law
commissioners were most valuable and important. •
Lord J. RUSSELL said that the report of the commissioners
was under the consideration of government. They found in
the report a great variety of important recommendations, but it
must be allowed that they were not of a simple nature, and
should be adopted with great caution—a recommendation which
indeed the report recommended. (Hear, hear.) It was the
opinion of the government that it could not bring in a series of
measures upon the subject during the present session, compris-
ing all the recommendations of the commissioners. There was
however a second Questiou. as. to whether it was advisable to
bring in a particular or insulated measure founded upon a part
of that report. There might be a difficulty attending this—
there might be too much of inviting, or, on the other hand, too
much closing up of the discussion of the whole of the report.
Government had not as yet come to any decision on the sub-
ject, but he could undertake to say that a series of measures
founded upon the whole report was not deemed advisable dur-
ing this session. He could not conclude without saying that
the recommendations of the commissioners were of great value.
It was the opinion of some members of the government that
some measure should be immediately adopted, and the report
was under consideration, wit h a view Co framing such a measure,
convinced as all parties were that no measure of more impor-
tance to Ireland could be brought under consideration than
those which might be founded, upon the report of the poor law
commissioners. The very sense of their importance, however,
was sufficient to render him cautious how he pledged himself or
the government as to the course they would pursue until they
had maturely considered the question.
Mr. RICHARDS entirely concurred in what had fallen from
the noble lord; but, nevertheless, if government did not bring
forward a measure upon this subject he should do so himself.

NEW COUPORATIONS.

Mr. PHILLIPS said an impression had gone abroad that go-
vernment intended to bring in a bill to extend corporate char-
ters to such boroughs as were not included in the corporation
bill. It would be a convenience if the noble lord would answer
the question, if such a measure was contemplated during the
present session.
Lord JOHN RUSSELL said, in answering the question, be
should explain wnat the nature of the measure was which was
really under the consideration of the government. It was not
for the purpose of giving corporations to towns, but seeing
whether they could not apply the bill of last session in such a
manner as to give facilities to those towns which, under that
bill, might apply for corporations, to render such corporations
more effective than they could be under that bill. (Hear,
hear.)

REGISTRATION OF VOTERS' BILL.
The house, on the motion of Lord JOHN RUSSELL, went into
committee on this bill, and was occupied in discussing its pro-
visions for the remainder of the sitting.
Adjourned at eleven o'clock.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—TuasnAx.
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
On the motion of Lord SRGRAVE, the Great Western Railway Bill
was read a second time.
-The Marquis of LONDONDERRY observed, that the subject of rail-
toads ought to be considered by the house, and if the matter were
brought forward, he would undertake to chew that in several of them
gross frauds had been committed.
After a short conversation the bill was ordered to be referred to a
select committee on Wednesday next.
NEW CORPORATIONS.
On the motion of the Marquis of LANSDOWN, copies of the rules ob-
tained for quo warrant() writs in the court of King's Bench arising out
Of the English Corporation Act of last session, were ordered to be laid
on the table, together with the answers to the charges preferred in
those proceedings.
NATAL ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE AT PORTSMOUTH.
The Earl of MINTO in answer to an Biquiry from the Earl of flard-
wicke, stated that the Naval College at Portsmouth was to be sup-
pressed, and that the best means of teaching naval architecture was
now under the consideration of government.
ECCLESIASTICAL REFORM.
On the motion of the Archbishop of CANTERBURY, the Benefices,
Plurality, and Clergy Residence Bill was read a second time, and or-
dered to be committed on Friday the 29th instant.
The Military and the Marine Meeting Bills were read a second time.
—adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—TUESDAY.
DUBLIN STEAM-PAcKET COMPANY.
Mr. O'CONNELL moved the third reading of the Dublin Steam-
packet Company fill.
Sir M. S. STEWART moved as an amendment that it be read that day
six months.
Mr. E. Tennent, Mr. Ewart, (the latter admitting that the company
had conferred great benefits on Ireland and on the town of Liverpool,)
the Attorney-General, Mr. Wallace, and Mr. Roche opposed the
Lord CLEMENTS said that this company was the first which esta-
blished steam navigation between Dublin and Liverpool, and that it
was the first also to introduce steam navigation inland in Ireland. He,
therefore, hoped the bill would be allowed to proceed.
Lord MoaraTii contended that the principle of the bill should have
been discussed at the second reading. As to the company, he must
acknowledge that it had done much good to Ireland, and if this bill
were passed, he apprehended that those benefits would be essentially
advanced. (Hear.)
After a few words from Mr. G. F. Young, Mr. O'Connell, Lord F.
Egerton, and Mr. Preshfield,
'fhe house divided, when the numbers appeared to be--
For the Lill
Against it
Majority against the bill —54
PENSION LIST.
Mr. HARVEY then brought forward his motion for a revision of the
pension list. He began by alluding to the appearance of the house,
which, after the call was over, became comparatively deserted, and
reminded the reforming government and the reforming house that this
was but a poor specimen of their sincerity. The hon. member then
proceeded to show the importance of the question even in point of
economy, by contrasting the amount of the pensions with the paltry
savings for which the government took credit ; and concluded a speech
of considerable humour and talent, by protesting " against the prin-
ciple of having upon that list five children of the King of England,
who had at his command so much wealth and all the luxuries of life.
This was a monstrous insult to the people of England, The highest
law officer of the crown had stated on a former occasion that the King
had given up the revenues of the duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster
upon.condition of the pension list being left untouched during his
reign. But his Majesty, though not in possession of the revenues,
still enjoyed the patronage derived from his crown property. It was
only very recently that an individual had to pay a sum of £70,000 for
the renewal of a lease. Now he (Mr. H.) should like to know to whom
did that maney go ? Did it not go to the crown!? He had now only
to say that in offering the present motion to the house, he left itito
the house, he left it to hon. members to deal with it entirely as they
thought fit, while he trusted that they would not fail to do justice to its
merits."
Lord Jolt's RUSSELL resisted the motion, contending that it was con-
trary to the uniform practice of Parliament to deprive individuals of
pensions granted by the Crown. " The whole coarse of the party to
" which he (Lord John Russell) belonged was to respect pensions al-
" ready. granted, and to make the principle of reform prospective.—
" His own opinion was that many of those pensions ought not to have
" been granted ;—the holders of them were not persons who were
" justly.pointed out by professional servive or individual merit, or by
circumstances of distress, so as to bring them within the scope of the
" Act of Parliament ; but he disbelieved the assertion that they had.
" been recommended for having performed services of notorious pro-
" fligacy in political life, or for having been panderers to vice."
After some further discussion, the motion was lost on a division,
the numbers ,being—Ayes, 146--Noes, 216—Majority against the mo- I
tion, 70.—Adjourned.

DISCONTINUANCE OF MAIL BETWEEN

LIVERPOOL AND BRISTOL.

It being understood by the merchants of this place that, the
Bristol Mail was about to be discontinued, a memorial to the
Post-master General was prepared, and in a few hours most
numerously and respectably signed and transmitted to Lord
Sando❑ and Mr. Ewart for presentation. The following letter
was received from Lord Sandon, yesterday miirning
" Lon Jon, Aprifl9, 1836.
`• Sir,—Mr. Wainwright has put into my hands the memo-
rial of the underwriters, merchants, and other parties, in behalf
of the retention of the Bristol M><il as at present established
for the town of Liverpool. It has been already forwa:ded in
Mr. Ewart's name and mine with a strong attestation of the re-
spectability and importance of the numerous names appended
to it. With such an appeal I conceive any intention of with-
drawing from Liverpool, the advantages at present derived from
that communication must be abandoned.

'Thomas Court, Es,

I am, Sir, Your's, &c.
" SANDON."

(ADVERTISEMENT.)
COMMERCIAL HIGH SCHOOL.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LICER POOL ST.IXDA RD.
Sir,—l beg leave, through the medium of your journal, re-
spectfully to announce, that by the advice of my friends, it has
been deemed proper to desist from the taking any further steps
at present, for bringing before the public the particnlars of my
proposed establishment.
'I he reasons on which this determinatfcE. C. founded, are, the
apprehensions entertained by myself, and by those gentlemen
who are anxious that a school should ;be founded in this town,
on the plan laid down in my prospb tus, that any immediate
prosecution of this measure might ad to a supposition of its
being of a similar character to some nonvinous announcements
of visionary schemes, for the formati,on of colleges and schools ;
and, therefore, in order to avoid even the possible imputation
of being connected with any joint stock speculations, it has
bean resolved to incur all the inconveniences that may result
from a short delay.
I take this opportunity to state further, that the plan of my
schoci, (which has been chiefly modelled from the great com-
mercial schools of the continent, particularly of Germany,)
was submitted to the consideration of several gentlemen in Li-
verpool, and others, nearly three years since; ihat. it was de-
la) ed being brought forward, because the public mind was sup-
posed to be not fully prepared for its reception ; and it was lately
announced as not being abandoned, in consequence of finding
that an unprincipled advantage was ;attempted to be taken of
my communications. 1

I am, Sir,
your obedient servant,
36, Renshaw-street, 21st April, 1836. W. TATE.

LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE
OF THE NEW SCHOOL. IN THE VILLAGE OF BUWNESS,

,WINDERMERE

(From the Westmoreland Gazette.)
We have in former numbers said that John Bolton, Esq., of
,Sturrs, was about to erect, at his sole expense, two separate
schools in this village for boys and girls, open to the two town-
ships of Applethwaite and Undermillbeck. The ceremony of
laying the first or foundation stone took place on Wednesday
last; but, according to custom, whenever there is to be a regat-
ta on the lake or a gala day at Bowness, or any where in the
vicinity, you may write it down beforehand as a wet and stormy
day—and in this instance the charter, was not broken, for it
rained heavily all the morning—dark and surcharged watery
clouds rolled over the lake and heavily brought on the day—
not April showers, mingled with sunshine and rainbows from
the soft south breathing sweet odours—but pattering, brat-
tling rain, aided by strong south-westers, which made the
cheek smart and the ear tingle. On our arrival in the village
we observed numerous flags, in spite of wind or weather,
streatnin,g in the storm and dripping with rain—flags which we
hope, will yet for a thousand years "brave the battle and the
breeze" several waving on tall poles reared on the site of the
intended building, and among them. the royal standard of Eng-
land unfurled its ample folds, floating high and proudly : others
again were hung out at private houses in honour of the day and
iu compliment to the munificent founder, their gaudy colours
contrasting strongly with the dark green laurel and other ever-
greens with which every house, almost every cottage in the
village is ornamented. Mr. Bolton, at present residing in Li-
verpool, could not, from age, having completed his eightieth
year, and the very precarious state of his health, undertake so
far a journey to preside over the ceremony, and therefore de-
puted his long-tried and sincere friend William Wordsworth,
Esq., Evilal Mount, to represent and officiate for him; the ar-
rangement being under the direction of the Rev. R. P. Graves,
curate, and the trustees. The cortege assembled at Mrs. Ul-
lock's, where the coin, papers, &c., were deposited in the bot-
tle, afterwards lodged in a cavity in the corner stone. The Rev.
R. P. Graves put into the bottle a piece of parchment stating
the name, age, and residence of the noble-minded founder;
and also the name of his representative, (Mr. Wordsworth)
describing him as the author of the " Excursion," and poems
destined to live as long as the English language is known on
any spot of the globe the name of the diocesan, John Bird
Sumner; the Earl of Lonsdale, Lord-lieutenant of the County
and Steward of the Manor; Sir R. Fleming, the Vicar; the
Trustees; the Churchwardens; &c., leaving a space for the
signature of those present who wished to avail themselves of it
—several doing so. Captain Thomas Stamp, R.N.. put in sil-
ver coins of the reign of George 3d, and 4th, and Win. 4th, in
a half-crown, shillings, sixpence, and the new silver 4d. The
little Miss Ullock, in her second year, was there with her offer-
ing, a silver 44. wrapped in paper containing her age, name,
and lineage. The Westmoreland Gazette,. the county paper,
was also dropped in, containing, no doubt, besides the usual
!natter, some Darned dissertation. We omitted to mention in
its proper place that at the close of the written parchment,- by
the Rev. R. P. Graves, there was a pions appeal to the Great
Author of all to look down upon, bless, and prosper this good
and handy work. • The bottle being sealed, we waited beyond
the appointed hour (one o'clock) for the procession to move,
expecting a 101 l of the storm, but after all we had to brave and
face it on the eminence. Among many gathered together on
this occasion we observed the following gentlemen
Wordsworth, Esq.; Rev. R. P. Graves; Sir ThonMs Pasley,
Bart., R.N.; James Starkie, Esq.; Rev. T. Staniforth, Rec-
tor of Bolton-by-Bolland ; Captain Thomas Stamp, R.N.;
W. W. Butcher, R.N.; Robert Graves, Esq., Ferny Green ;
George Greaves, Esq.,.. Briery Close; Benson Harrison, Esq.,
Ambleside • Captain Kelly; W. H. Lutwidge, R.N.; John
and James Gandy, Esqs., fiom Kendal; W. Wordsworth, jun.,
Esq.; the Trustees of the New School—Messrs. John Braith-
waite, Oirest Head; John Collinson, Brantfell; and Thomas Ul-
lock, Bowness; and many others resident in the vicinity. There
were also present several ladies, notwithstanding the pelting of
the pitiless storm, and had the day been propitious there would
have been a bevy of beauty, and a display of fashion and ele-'
gance. _

The party now formed in front of the Inn for the procession,
Mr. Wordsworth and thejiev. R. P. Graves leading, preceded by
a band of music and all the Scholars of the village and neigh-
bourhood, the ladies and gentlemen following in twos or threes
as they could, with hoisted umbrellas to ward off the damov
element—in less figurative phrase, the pouring rain. We
moved through the village and on to the hill to the sound of
music, the ringing of bells, the firing of cannon, and the waving
of flags; but reaching the spot, all was still save the brattling
of the storm. On a survey, though dismal was the day, there
would be from 700 to 800 spectators. Mr. Wordsworth was in-
troduced to the meeting by the Rev. R. P. Graves, as the repre-
sentative of Mr. Bolton, and standing. near the place where the
corner stone was, he briefly addressed the assembled throng—
compressing into a very narrow compass what he had intended
to say had the weather been more propitious. Mr. W. has
kindly furnished us with the substance)of what he wished to
convey to his hearers, as follows:
" Standing here as Mr. Bolton's substitute, at his own request,
an honour of which I am truly sensible, it gives me peculiar
pleasure to see in spite of this stormy weather, so numerous a
company of his friends and neighbours upon this occasion.
How happy would it have made him to .have been eye-witness
of an assemblage which may fairly be regarded as as proof of
the interest felt in his benevolent undertaking, and an earnest
that the good work will not be done in vain. Sure I am, also,
that there is no one present who does not deeply regret the
cause why that excellent man cannot appear among us, The
public spirit of Mr. Bolton has ever been remarkable both for
its comprehensiveness and the judicious way in which it has
been exerted. Many years ago when We were threatened with
foreign invasion, he equipped and headed a body of volunteers,
for the defence of our country. Not long since the inhabitants
of Ulverston (his native place I believe) were indebted to him
for a large contribution towards erecting a church in that town.
His recent munificent donations to the public charities of Liver-
pool are well known; and I only echo the sentiments of this
meeting, when I say that every one would have rejoiced to see a
gentleman (who has completed his 80th year) taking the lead
in this day's proceedings, for which there would have been
no call, but for his desire permanently to benefit a district in
which he has so long been a resident proprietor. It may be
gathered from old documents, that upwards of 200 years ago,
this place was provided with a school, which early in the reign
of Charles 11. was endowed by the liberality of certain persons
of the neighbourhood. The building, originally small and low,
has long been in a state which rendered the erection of a new
one very desirable,. this Mr. Bolton has undertaken to do at
his sole expense. The structure, which is to supersede the old
school-house, will have two apartments, airy, spacious, and
lofty, one for boys the other for girls, in which they will be
instructed by respective teachers, and not crowded together as
in the old school-room, under one and the same person; each
room will be capable of containing at least 1(X) children;
within the enclosure there will be spacious and separate play-
groundslor the boys and girls, with distinct covered sheds to
play in wet weather. There will also he a library-room for the
school, and to cohtain books for the benefit of the neighbour-
hood; and, in short, every arrangement that could be desired.
It may be added, that the building, from the elegance of the
architecture, and its elevated, conspicions situation, will prove
a striking ornament in the midst of which it will stand. Such
being the advantages proposed, allow me to express a hope that
they will be turned to the best
tempt
account.
pa'rleshnetsp
troi
of the school being free, will not, I trust,
with-
draw the children from punctual attendance upon slight and
trivial occasions; and they will take care, as far as depends
upon themselves, that the wishes of the present benefactor may
be met, and hil intentions fulfilled. Those wishes and inten-
tions I will take Upon me to say, are consonant to what has been
expressed in the original trust-deed of the pious and sensible
men already spoken of, who in that instrument declare that they
have provided a fund towards the finding and maintenance of
an able schoolmaster, and repairing the school-house from time
to lime, for ever; for teaching and instructing of youth within
the said hamlets, in grammar, writing, reading. and other good
learning anti discipline meet and convenient for them; for the
honour of God, for the better advancement and preferment of
the said youth, and to the perpetual and thankful remembrance
of the founders and authors of so good a work.' The effect of
this beautiful summary upon your minds will not, I hope, be
weakened if I make a brief comment upon the several clauses
of it, with wilt com Prize nearly the whole of what I feel
proMpted to say upon this occasion. I will take the liberty,
however, of inverting the order in which the purposes of those
good men are mentioned, beginning at what they end with. 4 Tice
perpetual and thankful remembrance7f thefounders and authorsof so
good a work." Do not let it be supposed that your forefathers,
when they looked onwards to this issue, did so from vanity and
love of applause, uniting with local attachment ; they wished
Their good works to be remembered principally because they
were conscious that such 'remembrance would be beneficial to
the hearts of those whom they desired to serve, and vt-oulct,ef-
fectuallv promote the particular good they had in view. Let
me add for them, what their modesty and humility would have
prevented their insisting upon, that such tribute grateful recol-
lection was', and is still, their due; for if gratitude be n.t the
most perfect shape of justice, it is assuredly her most beutiful
crown,—a halo and glory with which she delights to have her
brows encircled. So much of this gratitude as those good men
hoped for, I may bespeak for your neighbour, who is now ani-
mated by the satne spirit, and -treading in their steps. Thesec-
nod point to which I shall advert is that where it is said that
such and such things shall be taught "for the adrancement and
preferment o/' the-said yoath.'"l'his purpose is as honourable
as it is natural, and recalls to remembrance the time' when the
northern counties had, in this particular, great advantages over
the rest of England. By the zealous care of many pious_ and..
good men,,atnong whom 'l
cannot but name (from his connec-
tion with this neighbourhood, and the benefits he conferred upon
it) Archbishop Sandys, free schools were founded in these parts
of the kingdom in much greater numbers than elsewhere. The
learned professions derived many ornaments from this source;
but a more remarkable consequence was that till within the last
40 years or so, merchant's counting-houses, and offices, in the
departments7of which a certain degree of scholastic attain-
ment was requisite, were supplied in a great measure from
Cumberland and Westmorland. Numerous and large fortunes
weie the result of the skill, industry; and integrity, which the
young men thus instructed, carried with them to the Metropo-
lis. That superiority no longer exists; not so much, I trust,
from a slackening on the part of the teachers, or an indisposi-
tion of the inhabitants to profit by their free schools, hut because
the kingdom at large has become sensible of the advantages of
school instruction; and we of the north consequently have
competitors from every quarter. Let not this discourage, but
rather stimulate us to more strenuous endeavours, so that if we
do nut keep a-head of the rest of our countrymen, we may at
least take care not to be left behind in the race of honourahle
ambition. But after all, wordly advancement and preferment
neither are, nor ought to be the main end of instruction, either
in schools or elsewhere, and particular in those which are in
rural places, and scantily endowed. It is in the order of Provi-
dence, as we are all aware, that most men must end their tempo-
ral course pretty much as they began it; nor will the thought-
ful repine at this dispensation. In where nature in the many
is not trampled upon by injustice, feelingly may the peasant
say to the courtier—
The sun that bids your diamond blaze
To deck our lily deigns. •
Contentment, according to the common adage, is better than
riches, and why is it better? Not merely because there can be
no happiness without it, but for the sake also of its moral digni-
ty. Mankind, we know, are placed on earth to have their hearts
and understandings exercised and improved, some in one sphere
and some in another, to undergo various trials, and to perform
divers duties; that duty which, in the world's estimation may
seem the least, often being the most important in the eyes of
our heavenly Father. Well and wisely has it been said, in
words which I need not scruple to quote here, where extreme
poverty and abject misery are unknown—
God doth not need
Either man's work or his own gifts; who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best; his state
Is kingly—thousands at his bidding speed
And post o'er land and ocean without rest ;
They also serve who only stand and wait."
Thus am 1 naturally led to the third and last point in the decla-
ration of the ancient trust-deed, which I mean to touch upon :
" Youth shall be instructed in grammar, writing, reading, and
other good discipline, meet and convenient for them, fur the honour
of God." Now, my friends and neighbours, much as we must
admire the zeal and activity which have of late years been shown
in the teaching of youth, rwill candidly ask those among you,
who have had sufficient opportunities to observe, whether the

instruction given in many schools is, in fact meet and conuenient?
In the building about to be erected here, I have not the smallest
reason for dreading that it will be otherwise. But I speak iii
the -hearing of, persons who may be active in themanagement of
schools elsewhere ; and they will excuse me for saying, that
many are conducted at present so as to afford melancholy proof
that instru'ctiuis is neither meet nor convenient for the pupils there
taught, nor, indeed, for the human kind in any rank or condition
of society. lam not going to say that religious instruction. the
most important of all, is neglected; far from it; hut I affirm
that it is too often given with reference, less to the affections, to
the imagination, and to the practical duties, than to subtile dis-
tinctions in points of doctrine, and to facts in scripture history,
of which a knowledge may be brought out by a catechetical pro-
cess. This error, great though it be, ought to be looked at with
indulgence, because it is-a tempting thing for teachers unduly
to exercise the understanding and memory, inasmuch as progiess
in the departments in which these faculties are employed,- is most
obviously proved to the teacher himself, and most flatteringly
exhibited to the inspectors of schools and casual lookers one A
still more lamentable error, which proceeds much from the same
cause, is an overstrained application to mental processes of
arithmetic and mathematics; and a too minute attention to de-
partments of natural and civil history. How much of trick may
mix with this we will not ask, but the display of precocious in-
tellectual power in these branches, is often astonishing; and, in
proportion as it is so, may, foi the most part, be pronounced not
only useless, hut injurious. The training that fits a boxer for
victory in the ring, gives hint strength that cannot, and is not
required, to be' kept- up for ordinary tabour, and often lays the
foundation of subsequent weakness and fatal disease. In like
manner, there being in after life no call for these extraordinary
powers of mind, and little use for, the knowledge, the powers
decay, and the knowledge within drops off. Here is then not
only a positive injury, hut a loss or opportunities for culture of
intellect and acquiring information, which, as being in a course
of regular demand, would be hereafter, the one strengthened
and the other naturally increased. All this mischief, my friends,
originates in a decay of that feeling which our fathers had up-
permost-in their hearts, viz., that the business of education
should be conducted for the honour of God. And here I must
direct your attention to a fundamental mistake, by which this
age, so distinguished for its marvellous progress in arts and
sciences, is unhappily characterised—a mistake, manifested in
the use of the word education, which is habitually confounded
with Tuition or school instruction ; this is indeed a very impor-
tant pact of education; but when it is taken for the whole, we
are deceived and betrayed. Education, according to the deri-
vation of the wind, and in the only use of which it is strictly
justifiable, comprehends all those processes and influences,
come from whence they may, that conduce to the best develope-
ment of the bodily powers, and of the moral, intellectual, and
spiritual facilities which the position of the individual admits of.
In this just and high sense of the word, the education of a sincere
christian, and a good member of society upon christian principles,
does not terminate with his youth, but goes on to the last moment
of his conscious earthly existence—an education not for time, but
fur eternity. To education like this it is indispensably necessary,
as co-operating with schoolmasters and ministers of the gospel, the
never-ceasing vigilance of parents,. not so much exercised in
superadding-their pains to that of the schoolmaster or minister
in- teaching lessons or catechisms, or by enforcing maxims or
precepts (though this part of their duty ought to be habitually
kept in mind,) but by care over their own conduct. It is through
the silent operation of example in their own well-regulated be-
haviour, and by accustoming their children early to the discip-
line of daily and hourly life, in such offices and employment as
the situation of the family requires, and as are suitable to tender
years, that parents become infinitely the most important tutors
of their children, without appearing, or positively meaning to
be so. This education of circumstances has happily, in this
district, not yet been much infringed upOn by experimental
novelties ; parents here are anxious to send their offspring to
those schools where knowledge substantially useful is inculcated,
and those arts most carefully taught for which in after life there
will be most need; this is especially true of the judgments of
parents respecting the instruction of their daughters, which I
/:now they would wish to be confined to reading, writing, and
arithmetic, and plain needle-work, or any other art favourable
to economy and home-comforts. Their shrewd sense perceives
that hands full of employment, and a head not above' it, afford
the best protection against restlessnes and discontent, and all
the perilous temptations to which, through them, youthful
females are exposed. It is related of Burns, the celebrated
Scottish poet,- that once while in the company of a friend, he
was looking from an eminence over a wide tract of country, he
said, that the sight of so many smoking cottages gaVe a pleasure
to his mind that none could understand who had not witnessed,
like himself, the happiness and worth which they contained.
How were those happy and worthy people educated ? By the
influence of hereditary good example at home, and by their
parochial schoolmasters opening the way for the admonitions
and exhortations of their clergy; that was at a time when
knowledge was perhaps better than now distinguished from
smatterings of information, and when knowledge was more
thought of in due subordination to wisdom. how was the
evening before the sabbath then spent by the families among
which the poet was brought up? He has himself told us in im-
perishable verse. The bible was brought forth, and after the
father of the family had reverently laid aside his bonnet, pas-
sages of scripture were read, and the poet thus describes what
followed :

Then kneeling down to Heaven's Eternal King,
The saint, the father, and the husband prays ;
Elope springs exulting on triumphant wing,
lhat thus they all shall meet in future days;
There ever bask in untreated rays,
No more to sigh or shed the bitter tear
Together hymning their Creator's praise,
(n such society, yet still more dear;
While circling time moves round in an eternal sphere.
May He who enlightened the understanding of those cottagers
with a knowlege of himself for the entertainment of such hope,
who sanctified their affections that they might love Him, and
put His fear into their hearts that they might dread to offend
Hiin'—may He who, in preparing for these blessed effects, dis-
dained not the humble instrumentality of parochial schools,
enable this of ours, by the discipline and teaching pursued in it,
to sow seeds for a like harvest! In`this wish tam sure, my
friends, you will all fervently join; and now, after renewing
our eNpiession of regret that the benevolent founder is not here
to perform the cereinouy himself, we will proceed to lay the first
stone of the intended edifice."

Mr. Wordsworth then descended a step-ladder to the founda-
tion stone, and deposited the bottle in the cavity, which was
covered with a brass-plate, having inscribed on it the name of
the founder, date, &c. Being furnished with a trowel and mor-
tar by the master mason, Mr. John liolme, he spread it. An-
other massy stone was then let down upon the first and adjusted
to its position, Mr. Wordsworth handing the rule, plum-line, and
mallet,.and patting the stone he retired-.
The Rev. R. P. Graves next offered up the following for the
welfare and success of the undertaking:—" The foundation
stone of the new parochial school-house of Bowness being now
laid, it remains that, as your minister, I should invoke upon the
work that blessing of God, without which no human undertak-
ing can prosper:-0 Lord God, who dwellest on high, whose
throne is the Heaven of heavens, and who vet deignest to look
down with goodness and mercy on the children of this earth,
look down, we beseech Thee, with favour upon us who now im-
plore thy gracious benediction on the work which is before Thee.
The building which thou hast put it into the heart of Thy ser-
to erect, grant that, as it is happily begun, it may be success-
fully completed, and that it may become a fountain head of
blessing to this place and neighbourhood. Thou hast directed
us, 0 Lord, to bring up our children in Thy nature and ad-
monition ; bless, we pray Thee, this effort to secure the constant
fulfilments of so important a duty, one so entirely bound up with
our own and our children's welfare. Grant that here, from age
to age, the youths of these hamlets may receive such faithful in-
struction as may fit them for usefulness in this life, and happi-
ness in the next. Grant that our school may send out numbers
endued with such principles and knowledge as may make them
in their several callings industrious, upright, useful men; in
society, peaceful neighbours, contented citizens, loyal subjects;
in their families, affectionate sons, and husbands, and fathers;
in the church, dutiful members of that pure and scriptural esta-
blishment with which Thou hast blessed our land; and, as
crowning and including all, resolved and pious followers.of our
Redeemer, Christ. Grant, too, 0 Lord, that the females which
shall be educated in the other school shall receive valuable prin-
ciples and such convenient knowledge as may fit them to make
happy the homes of such men ; that, with Thy blessing on their
instruction, they may become obedient and dutiful children,
modest and virtuous women, faithful and affectionate wives and
mothers, pious and unassuming christians, so that with regard
to both it may be wide 4. and gratefully owned that here was
sown the good seed which shall have borne fruit abundantly in
all the relations of life, awl which, at the great day of harvest
hereafter, shall, according to Thy word, be gathered into Thy
garner.. Such, 0 Lord God, Thou knowest to be the good ob-
jects contemplated by the original founder of the schools, and
the promotion of which is at the heart of him whose benefaction
we have 'this day seen auspiciously begin. Trusting, therefore,
t) Lord, with full assurance, that Thon dost favourably allow
and regard these pious designs, I now undertake, as God's
minister, and in His name, to bless and dedicate for ever this
spot of ground, and the building which, with Divine permission,
will be here erected, and of which this is the foundation stone,
to the sound and religious training up of youth Pout generation
to generation, to the continued grateful remembrance of the
pious benefactor, and to the everlasting glory of God, Most
High, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And let all
he people say, Amen."
On the rev. gentleman closing his address, Gen. Greaves,
Esq., of Briery-close, 'gave signal for three times three cheers
for Mr. Bolton, better health, and long life to him. It was lus-
tily and cordially responded in, the welkin rang with the sound,
re-echoed from the take, promontory woodland and hill. The
party began to retire for shelter amid the noise of cannon, re-
ve, t;era.ing from hill to hill. A gay day would it have been at
Bowness, gyite a holiday, and long remembered, had it not been
a wet day. The scholars were set at liberty, and regaled with
figs and ale, cakes and coffee, tea and toast, and as happy as
generally are
"Playful children just let loose from school."
Refreshments were also provided for the workmen, and others,
all participating 'in- the bounty of the munificent founder.

THE ()INNER.
Some epicurean philosopher has said that no meeting is worth
a bawbee without a eood dinner—here it was fulfilled to the let-
ter. Mrs. tillock, who has catered for hundreds of England's
aristocracy, had not been unmindful of the friends of Mr. Bol-
ton—everything of first-rate quality and sent up in the best
style—quite a champagne affair, and to which justice was done.
At four o'clock from thirty to forty gentlemen sat down,
Wm. Wordsworth, Esq., in the chair. supported on his right by
Sir Thomas Paslev, and on his left, by James Starkie. The
Rev. R. P. Graves officiated as vice-president, the party com-
prising all the gentlemen heretofore named and many others.
After the removal of the cloth, the following toasts were given,
from the chair:—The King, the Queen, the most amiable wo-
man, and although exalted in rank, yet the pattern of her sex.
The Chairman would give Mr. Bolton, the eommencement of
one of whose munificent acts they had that day to celebrate,
three tunes three, and long cheering.
The Rev. T. Staniforth returned thanks, and said he felt both
proud and gratified b', such feeling, connected, as he was, by
relationship, to Mr. BOlton. Nomun knew better his kindness
and worth of heart, for to him he owed what little preferment he
had got, and had Mr. B. had health or strength to have been
present on this occasion, he knew how much he would have been
pleased and gratified with this mark of their esteem and'respect.
The vice-president said there was a sound maxim connected
with one of the rituals of the church—" Whom God bath joined
together let no man put asunder;" and he thought that the health
of Mrs. Bolton ought to follow. (Cheers.) He knew her to be .a
lady of sound discretion, and excellent judgment, and that she
had taken a lively interest in that important work this day com-
menced. He begged to give Mrs. Bolton, the worthy partner
of the go, d John Bolton—(loud cheering)—and long life and
better health to her. (Renewed cheering.)
Mr. Staniforth returned thanks, and said he could fully bear
out Mr. Graves in what he had said of his kind relative, and he
cordially coincided with him.—Three times three.
The Chairman would give the Earl of Lonsdale, as Lord-
Lieutenant of the county, and lord of this manor—a nobleman
whose name was identified with charity and good works ; the
cause of religion had no truer friend, as he was ever active iu
promoting the building of chu,ches and schools, as had been
pro, Cockermouth and many other places—and on being
applied to in such a cause, his heart was ever warns and his
purse ever open. (Applause.)
Tne Bishop of the Diocese and the Clergy.
Rev. 0. Lloyd acknowledged the compliment.

JILL 22, 1536,

The Vice-President said he knew that the Pish anxious to promote the cause of sound and true religion in every
parish in his diocese.
George Greaves, Esq., would beg to propose the health of our
distinguished Chairman, Win. Wordsworth, Esq., the talented
author of the " Excursion" and other poems, which would be
read and admired as long as the English language was appre
ciated.—Three times three, and loud applause.op was most
Mr. Wordsworth said retirement and rural scenery had been
his delight and pleasure from youth upwards, and these he had
sought in his boyish days when at Hawkshead school, yet re membering the summer house and other rustic retreats where he
had spent many happy hours. To public life he was unaccus-
tomed, and never before this day had he addressed a public
meeting ; and he came forth at the earnest solicitation of his
long-loved, tried, and sincere friend, Mr. Bolton, for whom
he officiated (cheers.) •
Mr. George Webster, with thanks to him for his elegant de sign and drawing of the new schools.
Mr. M. Thompson said Mr. Webster had gone to the conli'
nent for the benefit of his health.
The Vice-President gave the Trustees.
Mr. Braithwaite replied to the compliment.
Captain Stamp gave the Rev. IL P. Graves, and long might
he continue Curate of Windermere.
Mr. Geo. Greaves said that as' promotion was the life and de.
light of juniors in the army and navy, so was preferment to the
clergy in the church, and he ought to have expressed a wish
that the Rev. gentleman might rise to be a bishop.
Mr. Graves said he was free from ambition, and content to bd
curate of Windermere; he (lid not think a mitre would sit easy
ou his head.
Mr. G. Greaves—The town and port of Bovrness.
Mr. Metcalfe, the master of the school.
Mr. Butcher bore testimony to his efficiency.
The
Vice-Chairman gave James Starkie,
Esq. 3 times 3.
Mr. Starkie said he had now resided 14 years in the Lake
district, and that period was accompanied by many pleasing and
happy recollections.
By Major Baldwin—The gentlemen of the Windermere
Yatch Club.
By Sir 'l'. Pasley—The ladies of Windermere.
Rev. T. Staniforth—Mr. Wm. Chamney and the statesmen
(yeomen) of the county.
Mr. Chainnev returned thanks.
The Vice-Ch-airman—The magistrates of the county, coupling
with the toast the name of Robert Greaves, Esq. 3 times 3.
Mt. Greaves acknowledged the toast.
In memory of the late Mrs. Thompson, of Benefield.
Drank in silence.
The health of Mrs. Ullock, with thanks for her most Wei-
lent dinner, and all her trouble on the occasion.
The following gentlemen .were invited but could not attend.
The Count Blucher, Bellefield; Thos. Hamilton, Esq. Elleray;
E. Swinburne, Esq. the Vicarage; Ford North, Esq. Amble-
side; C. Robinson, Esq. Ambleside; G. A. Aufrere, Es(p
Bowness;
William Garnett, Esq. Bowness; George Gardner,
Est. Birtbwaite, &c.
'1 he Chairman retired soon after seven o'clock, and his place
was well filled by George Greaves, Esq. till the word was,
"prepare for the Ball;" for in order to close so memorable a
day with eclat, a Ball in the Assembly Room was the result,
attended by about 50 ladies and gentlemen, who moved in the
mazy labyrinth for hours With an elasticity of spirit, which dif-
fused happiness and pleasure on all present ; then closing the
scene, parting happily, but in hopes to meet again.

TO S
OF THE PROBABLENOTICE DISCONTINUANCEMARINEOF THE LIGHT AT POINT
.PALMYRAS DURING THE S. W. MONSOON OF 1836.
(From the Bombay Government Gazette of Dec. 3, 1835.)

The encroachment of the sea on the Island of Mypurrah,
(commonly called Point Palmyras,) rendering it highly pro-
bable that the light cannot be continued (luring the next S.S%
monsoon. Notice is hereby given, that should such disconti-
nuance take place, the senior pilot at the station will burn a
blue light, and immediately after fire a rocket, every half hour
during the night, commencing at 7 P.M and ending at 5 A.m.
2. The vessel on board of which such senior pilot may be,
will be instructed to take up a position, the point bearing W.ll
N. distant I 8 miles, and in 18 or 20 fathoms water, and to keep
during that position durin the night as near as possible.
3. The vessel on board of which the next turn pilot may be,
will be directed to burn a maroon every half hour, i. e. one
quarter of an hour after the burning of the blue light and firing
of the rocket—and vessels wanting a pilot are required to make
for the vessel so burning the maroon, if they can do so without
inconvenience, as referred to in the notification issued from this
office under date the Ist July last.
4. The simultaneously firing a rocket with the burning of a
blue light is ordered, to distinguish the pilot's station Cattle
point from the floating light vessel at the entrance of the
Eastern Channel. It is intended at the close of the present
monsoon to cause a survey to be held on the state of the Island,
when a definite notice will be issued..
By order of the Marine Board,
CHARLES B. GREENLAW, Secretary.
Fort William, Oct. 27, 1835.

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