The Statesman.
London, England, 1821-10-06 00:00:00

EDINBURGH SCHOOL UP MI TS.

It is now four months since the prospectus of this new
institution was laid before the public; and it has given
the most sincere satisfaction to those who brought the
plan forward, that it has met the cordial approbation of
the higher classes in Edinburgh, and that it has been
zealously taken up by those for whose benefit it was
proposed. In a very short time such a sum was sub-
scribed as gave e►ideat proof that pecuniary means
would not be wanting to carry the plan into effect, and
220 names have been put down in the book provided as
a register of those who mean to enter as students.

The Directors have now completed the arrangements
for opening the institution, and on Tuesday, the 16th
of October, the first lecture will be delivered ; and on
the Friday following, the books will be given out from
the library. But before calling upon the students to
take out their tickets, the Directors think it is proper to
state, more particularly than they have yet been able to
I do, what are the objects of the School of Arts, the ad-
vantages which it holds out, and the conditions upon
which these advantages are to be enjoyed.
The great object of this institution is to supply, at
such an expence as a working tradesman can afford.
Instruction in the various branches of science which
are of practical application to mechanics in their seve-
ral trades, so that they may the better comprehend
the reason for each individual operation that passes
through their hands, and have more certain rules to
follow than the mere imitation of what they may have
seen done by another. It is not intended to teach the
trade of the carpenter, the mason, the dyer, or any
other particular business ; bat there is no trade which
does not depend, more or less, upon scientific princi-
ples; and to teach what these are, and to point out
their practical application, will form the business of
this establishment. He who unites a thorough know-
ledge of the principles of his art with that dexterity
which practice, and practice only, can give, will be
the most complete, and probably the most successful
tradesman.
As there is a great deal to be taught, and it is not
the purpose of the school of arts to give a mere smat-
tering• of knowledge as the amusement of a vacant
hour, but to afford solid instruction . to those who
will take it; it is not .peasible, daring the flea
year, to do more In the we,t of iiyla which ,trades-
men can reasnnahly spare,_,.than .iq,tepch the nlptc
general principles pf phyntis!ry .p*Atcbiapical_phi-
leeophy, together with a brief dotice of their prac-
tical application in sonic pf the principl arts. A

BRIGIITON, OC. T. 4.—The correct particulars of the
ascent, as an impartial spectator, of Mr. Breen and his
Balloon, we have previously given. It remains now for
us to relate what occurred subsequently, and which the
return of Mr. Green has enabled us with equal accuracy
to offer. The peculiar descent of the balloon, after it
had attained an altitude, according to our jedgmeat, of
about sixty feet, attended with the circumstance before-
mentioned the Aeronaut himself, with other matters,
has thus described:—

G, 1 took my leave amidst the plaudits and anxious
good wishes of the surrounding company, ate aset n led
`lowly but majestically towards the celestial regions. I
rose about SOO feet, when the gas, which before had
been expanded by the beat of the sun, became condensed
by the change of temperature, the balloon isonsequently
descended • this could have easily prevented by die
charging ballast, but I felt confident it was affording to
the spectators a grstificatton unprecedented in theliis-
tory of aerostatics; I, therefore, obese to take advan-
tage of the circumstance.' I, eventually, threw out two
bags of ballast, and re-ascended, the balloon taking a
direction S.E. by 8.; it appeared to me as floating for a
considerable time over the land's edge. The appearance
of earthly objects gradually diminishing, 1 still ascend-
ed, so as to afford to the spectators a diminisliedviettor
my aerostatic machine: The Balloon here took a more
southerly direction, and finding myself going rapidly to
sea. at an altitude of about two nailed, I espied two vet-
eels, the only assistance in sight at that elevation.
immediate') opened the valve, and the Balloon began
to descend with great velocity; and, in the end, was
plunged by the Gore* of the wind into a Wenseeslowsly
heavy sea ;it then drifted rapidly, assuming the appear-
ance of an immense umbrella befOre me; 'the car strik-
ing the water on its side, its ornaments and coverings
were presently destroyed, and it instantly filled with,
water. I had previously put on my life-preseryer, Opt
it unfortunately became entangled with the cords.—
I was here in a perilous situation, the li:e-pre-
server useless, and' the 'ear repeatedly taming
over, so that I was alternately under water.--
In thisdistress I continued for many minutes, whoa,
almost exhausted, the propriety oceurredto me of to-
pirating the cords which entangled the preserver, Iva.
which, after ninch difficulty, I accomplished with a
knife. After tilts, I bad the con‘olatien of brier
raised considerably above the water, which enabled Me
to bail a boat, hanpinely sent to lay eiiiiitailCS by copt,
Clear, Ofthe Unity packet. wiinse huniane and Refill'',
exertionsl shall ever feel Proud ,to acknowledge. I
was, at this dine, exhantted;
have bees, seemly tielmeldloNe for me to ltdve
my: held fise mittistwkictigoe. st remained is the water;
according IP !..,14/APP°TaOf o.utto.Ppinit•ott •
but it appears' to me much Inn:rec. The hII
..00n
.Iragxed me about two wiles tt•ruu4h a .surf.

Alazico.—By gazettes and letters ti the 24th of
July, which were received yesterday, by way of Ha-
vannab from Vera Cruz, we learn that the city of
Mexico has been the scene of a transaction similar to
that which took place at Lima in January last, when
the Viceroy, Pewits, was deposed from his high office.
Apo ~aca, Conde del Veaadlto, the Viceroy of tlexicv,
has lung been considered, by the Spanish. Government,
unfittir a trust of such imperious at a period when
the utmost firmness and wisdom Ines requisite to pre•
serve that valuable colody to Spain; and O'Donoju, the
successor they had appointed, had, by the last accounts,
stied ilavannah in his way to Mexico. But Apodaca,
othe mean time, became still more unpopular with
those under his command than with those to whose
control he was subjected; and the office's of his own
artily, at length determined on becoming the instrument
of his deposition. A 'fleeting of the principal officers
was held, and after a very short deliberation, an intima-
tion was conveyed to the Viceroy, that lie could no
longer be permitted to hold the reins of power. They
also named as his successor the Camp ;Marshal Don
Francisco Novella, an officer of high popular manners,
and beloved by the army, attached to the cause of Spain,
and a strong advocate for the adherence of Mexico to
that country. This hold measure was planned with sa
mach prudence, that Apodaca bad no resources left to
connterwork it, and saw that resistance was vain lie,
therefore, on the sth of July resigned his office, stipu-
lating only Gar a passport for Spain, with atteutions
suitable to the high rank he had held.
Accounts frogs st. Petershnrgh of the 9th of Sep-
tember. mention, that the Emperor was still is that
capital, but it was en be would set out foe the
southern provinces ofitgnspire about the 20th nit.
The exchange of course's with Constantinople was fre-
quent, as may be supposed, till the matters now in dis-
cussion between the two Governments are finally ad-
justed. War, however, is no longer balked of. •
Extract of a letter from New York, dated Aug. 23,
1821 :—Having lately visited Ballstown for the bene-
fit of its waters, 1 there saw the Ex-King likeeph Bo-
naparteoebose manners are reserved and unassuming,
bet perfectly those of the geatleman ; his features are
very like the portraits I have sees of his brother Na-
poleop. bat more expressive of the mild and benevolent
than the strong and energetic virtues; his complexion
is fairer than Napoleon's is represented to be. He
eaiere4 himself on the subscription book as Count
Sarveiliiers, although in the deeds for some lands be
has lately purchased he has designated himself as
Moasiepr de Surviiliers. He is generally esteemed
in this country, and during his visit to this watering
place woolly had from eighteen to twenty ladies at
aM his parties.
In consequence of the recent disgraceful outrage in
i,lpharles-street, Drury-lane, the gentlemen connected
with St. Ojle's have determined on putting a stop to
such preceetlings in furore. At a meeting which has
been held, a resolution was framed and adopted that
an extra patrol should be formed at the expense of the
parish, for the purpose of parading this vile neigh-
;l,ourhood both night and day; and all suspicious dia-
meters are to be apprehended. The patrol is to con-
sist of four El: ectable persons, who are to be dressed
in a kind of livery ; two of them are to parade and oc-.
casionally relieve nab other daring the six days, a, ti
on Sunday the other two are to be employed ; and it
'is hoped that this made 'pursued by the parish will not
prove inefferteal. The late circumstance of Thayer,
hting (brain out of a window in the above street gave
,rice ,tothe instigation of the above plan.
~,The late Edwardtiataere, Seq. who died a few Jays
ego at biz seat. at Galati% in the County of Salop, at
bflo ailvineed kg* of 86.1 nut, daring tbi greater part,
it4'idlf .1 kNa sportsman, and Then above aeveuty.
iiixlll;s44l.4eb, An-bar:4A gate that cause
alpigtp,glkams; brow ahm mach attached to .athw
gigpliks.; few coal& is the eaely part of his lifev
egos, bins is wrestling and kingpin, and he posszsseil
a -gelded superiority as a pedeeriau.