The Statesman.
London, England, 1812-05-18 00:00:00

LANCASTERIAN DINNER.

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According to their custom, he begged to call for
" Non Nobi6," which was sung in excellent style by
the musical gentlemen present, among whom was
Brahani, Taylor, Leet, King, &t.
The Duke of tivsstx then rose, and observed it

was quite unnecessary for him to make any prepa-
ratery remarks to the toast he was abotit to propose.
He the,, gave
66 The King—The Patron of the Lanceaterian Plan of Educa-
tion, and Friend of the Poor."
which was received with unbounded applause.
The Cumnxior then stated, that as heunderstood
Mr. Braham was obliged to leave the company at an
early hour, and had kindly offered to sing au Ode
written for the occasion, he hoped it would not be
improper at this period to request the atteption of
the company while it was sung. Mr. Braham then
gave the following Ode, written by Mr. Montgo-
mery
‘‘ Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get Wisdom; and
with all thy getting, get -Understaoding."—Peoveans,
ch. h. ver. 7.
Of all that live, and move, and breathe,
Man only rises o'er his birth ;
He looks above, around, beneath,
At once the heir of heaven and earth :
Force, cunning, speed, which Nature gave
The various tribes throughout her plan,
Life to enjoy, from death to save,
—These are the lowest powers of Man.
From strength to strength he travels on,
He leaves the lingering Brute behind ;
And when a few short years are gone
He soars a disembodied Mind :
Beyond the grave, with hope sublime,
Destined a nobler course to nm,
In Air career the end of Time
Is but Eternity begun 1
What guides him in his high pursuit,
Opens, illumines, cheers his way,
Discerns the immortal from the brute,
GOD'S image from the mould of clay ?
'Tis Knowledge :—Knowledge to the Soul
Is Power, and Liberty, and Peace;
And while celestial ages roll,
The joys of Knowledge shall increase.
Hail to the glorious plan! that spread
This light with universal beams,
And through the human desert led
- Truth's living, pure, perpetual streams.
—Behold a new Creation rise,
New spirit breathed Into the clod,
Whereer the voice of WISDOM cries,
" Man, know thyself, and fear thy Goo I"

The above was sung by Mr. Braham in his best
manner, and he retired amidst the plaudits of the
company, who were highly delighted with the dis-
play of talent which this great master showed on the
occasion.

The Duke of SUSSEX then said, he should make but
one remark on the toast he was about to propose :
" I have to inform you, Gentlemen, that his Royal
Highness the Prince Regent has sent 1001. as a dona-
tion to this Institution ; a proof that the Lancasterian
Society has not been abandoned by his Royal High.
ness."—[Applause.]
The Prince Regent
was then drank.—" God Save the Kiag," was now
sung, the whole company standing and joining in
chorus. Next followed

The Queen, and the Femnle Branches of the Royal Family,
Patronesses of this Institution.
The Royal CHAIRMAN observed, that in proposing
the health of a near relative of his, then seated on his
right, he should say little on the occasion. 66 Lowe-
posing the health of the Duke of Kent I owe much to
him. I beg to introduce this Illustrious Personage as
the first who•directed my attention to the Lancas-
terian System. Before that period I entertained cer-
tain prejudices inimical towards it, which prejudices
my Royal Brother completely removed. I shall say
nothing more, Gentlemen, of him than by stating,
that be was the first who introduced our system into
the army, by which the soldier was rendered the har.
binger of peace and instruction."

The Duke of Kest

was then drank with three times three.

His Royal Highness rose amidst the acclama-
tions of the company. He thanked them for the ho-
nour they ,had done him; and he also begged them to
accept his grateful acknowledgments for the warm
pecuniary support which on that and other occasions,
but especially at present, they had given to the In-
stitution. Having a few days since been Chairman
at a meeting of this society, at which Mr. Lanekster
read his report, it became his duty to make it known
to the public, that the private Committee had carried
on the cause at their own individual expence. They
were now in advance 60001.; " let us then, Gentle-
men," continued his Royal Highness, " this night
make a grand effort to reimburse the Committee.—
There is one consideration, Gentlemen, that if this
money be raised, it will not return to their own
pockets. It will again be occupied in the laudable
promotion of the Laucasterian Society. In a few
years, I hope it will extend to the remotest parts of
the globe. We have now, Gentlemen, several in-
stances of lads, educated by Mr. Lancaster, wire
have been able in two years, to become masters of
schools for a thousand boys. Two things I wish to
state :—First, I hope you will reimburse the Com-i
mittee; and secomlly, that you will from your su:
perfluities, add to the fund for the instruction of
Schoolmasters." His Royal Highness then apole.
gized for occupying so much of the time of the com-
pany. He had stated the case *fairly and candidly ;
and hewas convinced, that nothing would be wanting
from the generosity of the public.
Mr. LANCASTER then said, that he had recently
travelled 5000 miles, and rejoiced to say he found
the Princes rising into dignity in the estimation of
the nation. He adverted to the regiment of the
Duke of Kent, in which' 1000 soldiers had been in-
structed. During his recent tour in Ireland, he met
with great encouragement ; the Magistrates had set
up schools in several towns, which he bad seen
flourishing. Puring the time he was at Edinburgh,
3000 persons had attended one of his lectures. If
this was not a proof of the prevalence of the system,
he was at a loss to tell what was. The Magistrates
of Stirling had transmitted an official vote of thanks
to the Duke of Kent, for having introduced the Lan-
casterian System into his regiment, now stationed at
that place. By means of these soldiers the Magis-
trates had been enabled to introduce this mode of
Education among the youth-of Stirling, and a sohool
was now flourishing there. At Glasgow the
Magistrates were particularly anxious to promote the j

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On Saturday the Anniversary of the foundation
of the Lancasteriatt Institution was celebrated by a
Dinner at the Freemason's Tavern, Great Queen.
street, Lincoln's Inu-fieldi, blit Royal iliighweas the
Duke of Sussex in the Chair.

The Meeting was more numerously attended than '
on any former occasion, about 500 having sat down
to dinner, among whom we observed his Royal
Highness the Duke of Kent, his Grace the Duke of,
Bedford, who sat on the right of the Chairman, be-
tween the two Royal Brothers; Lord Fingall and
the Marquis of Tavistock, who were on the left of
the Ouke of Sussex ; Earls of Rosalyn and Selkirk ;
Lord Carrington, the Hon. Mr. Elphins'on, Sir T.
Baring, Bart. M. P. ; the Rey. Doctors Maltby,l
Wallis, and Crombie ; Reverend Messrs. Malthus, ,
Humphrys, Evans, and Hughes ; Messrs. Whitbread,
Brougham, Parnell, Lyttleton, flume, Jackson,
Wm. Smith, G. Smith, M. Fitzgerald (Knight of
Kerry), Curran (Master of the Rols—lreland), H.
Grattan, M. Burgoyne, Mr. Alderman Wood, Mr.
Sheriff Heygate, Col. O'Kelly, Sir Francis Goold,
Mr. Burke, with a large party of Catholic Deputies,
and a number of other highly distinguished Patrons
of this invaluable Instituton. The dialler was most
excellent, rind gave universal satisfaction. After the
cloth was removed, his Royal Highness the Duke of
Sussex rose and stated, it was his particular wish
that, on this occasion, every Gentleman should be
allowed to follow his own tenets. He was convinced
that that conduct would give universal satisfaction,'

THE SiATESM

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thet company,
and, in
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would refuse
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nciotnnefiodfenLtorndotFiantela
Elln,galnisdhdmr.aitniking his health)
Lord Fingal', continued
gillawhi!li C1:15 deelitr his L :lures"... - Tti4o4"..".lsisTewZysilialilliglin- sllanti -
ness the Doke of Kent, much credit was due, and we TIM Duke of Sussex then roses: aaicide
were bound, as men and as Britons, to thank him ihnegwthoes
- his sanction and approval.
fanthdepaptrroiLtiocdienxgesr,tiofonos;
molly
for
Ahti s
this period
liberal,
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mous subscriptions were announced of one hundred 1 his Royal Highness is d en guineas each, and one by the Duke of Bedford of ' Constitution. His c,on din
eed a true fri d to the
fifty guineas. I dependent. The manner uct was noble, firm, and in.
His Grace the Duke of EIEDFORD said he would i express his sentiments ou ain
which he ventured tc
question which had en.
not intrude on the Company by making remarks ; gaged so much public notice on the otherside of where none were required. He then gave
water, must call forth the thanks
His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, ' and the gratitude
of the people. To his L dh• •
or .11. ip, indeed, the p b
which was drank with enthusiastic applause. Ilk owe much; for he has not only ad 'll " His Royal 'Highness immediately rose, and said ! cause of the unfortunate Irish, but has, "rotated the
that his heart was warm in the cause. " The full 'these
veutured 114 ; personal safety in their behalf.
attendance of this day has filled my heart with gra- ; tlemen, are not common hese indeed, Gen.
occurrences ; and fins
titude and kindness, which words cannot express. I must the Noble Lord feel gratified, wl►'l • •
Before me, Gentlemen, I perceive every rank and the unanimous approbation of a numerousii e receitinr,
every sect united. What, Gentlemen, can I call it? spectable assemblage in this Motherc and r(..
I call it a feast of love, and a feast of union. With ' These are not only • ountry—
my sentiments, but those • these sentiments we shall ride triumphantly. No every man who wishes well to the people.: They of
English Churchman, no Presbyterian, no Catholic, not only those of the Noble Lord, whom I have are
could refuse to have his children educated by Joseph honour and pride tocall
my friend, but those of the
Lancaster. He only taught them the words of the ' nation."
Scripture, and left it to their respective Clergymen Lord Fingall—was desalt with three times three.
to explain them. When a man enters into civilized His Lordship.
then rose and declared himself 1
society, he necessarily gives up a portion of his natu- a .
most overpowered by the feelings he
ral rights for the universal good—he must sacrifice a There was no person whatever then
. possessed.
portion of bit liberty and property, but the rights , fai
hf
li
tt
hedhmore sincerely and
t uya ac to t esause than the Royal
Duke
of conscience were inalienable —no power on earth rin the Chair. " How
could intervene between God and conscience—it was '
us to see Royalty thus publicly engaged in ad
a monitor which would at all times be heard, what- I • Iroast-
ing OM/ cause. For myselfthank his Royal High.
ever
compact for worldly motives a man might be in. I
off__voi, lied I may venture to thank 11* • - 1-h"
dowel to make with it. In tdoptiing Mr. Lanais.
I My country. With re, to
sit.im in the name
Ws system, no sacrifice was called for from any re- I
' best return I can make, is to endeavournto ter'
the
%ligious sect, as the children were Instructed in the 'rowmete
1 and further that system of Education which nP
en-
Bible alone, and-the Clergy, ofall denomnations, were 1 o gages your attention amongst the Ltd Iy . represent."
left to give the interpretation thereof according to their r c
, L nicer salapplause
. sa followed the deliver of this
several tenets. ' I conceive that my friend Lancaster ch.]
has thus acted ; and therefore lam his warm friend Mr. LANCASTER bore honourable testieiony to th
and supporter. I admire the system, for surely, , conduct of Lord Fingal, and the handsome attenti e
Gentlemen, that education which instructs the poor ' he received from him when in Ireland,
m
cheapest, and that education which excites most una- I A donation was here announced of 51. by a native
nimity, es surely, of all others, the most desirable. 'of Turkey, once professing the religion
of Maho.
Give me this institution ; and when we teach our met, and who had been taught to read and writ
children, we are cemented in the bond ofstrue cha- ' En Mr. Lancaster's
1 g l.sh iin school.
This Doti e
ce was
rity. Something, Gentlemen, has been said about most favourably received.
in opposing Institution ; but I call it, Gentlemen, a ' The Duke of Sussex then gave—
rival institution ; and we are not to raise our cause The Friends of the System to Scotland,
y abusing another. ID' the benefits arising from this
On which Lord Selkirk returned thanks in behalf
system are not evident, let us examines for a .„
: of himself and colleagues. Our Lancasterian In.
latiment, how the case stands. In Ireland, 1 . .
10,0001. is applied for the Charter Schools, and " his stitutions, said Lordship, " have.not met with
only 2,200 persons are provided for and educated
the same public attention which they hare done here;
and for this
reason, that no opposition in Scotland
by, this large sum; but when I say large, Ido not has
beenset up against them. Here the most illihe-
bean that any sum can be too great that is applied to
ral attempts have been to counteract the bone.
educate the poor. But here, Gentlemen, on the '
• system. With us it has been
*stem of my friend Lancaster, 1000 children ' ficial effects of the
otherwise• and for the .
best
of all reasons, that the
hive been educated for 2171. When I say, Gentle. . ,
blessings of education already imparted to the lower
nen, that this has been the work of a soldier's son,
ranks in the North are so apparent there is not a man
aild a poor son, who, without any property, person-
to be found who could lift h* voice • •
up is against it.—
ally fitted up a school, and taught the children for a ' [Loud applause.]
long time, unnoticed and unnassisted, who shall be The Corporation et the City of Loudon
afraid or ashamed of coming forward in support of was then proposed from the Chair, and drank with
this noble Institution ? These, Gentlemen, are no ' three times three.
common occurrences; and I should be ashamed to I Messrs. WOOD and HEYGATE severally returned
associate with any Briton not entertaining and pro- thanks.
fessing the same sentiments. Long may the Lances- The Duke of SUSSEX now proposed the health of
terian System continue; may it stand as a new planet Sir. Whitbread, the friend of his.comstry, and benefactor of
over the count, ." His Regal Highness concluded, the poor.
amidst unbounded applause, by earnestly recom- This also was drank with three times three.
mending the subscription to the attention of the Mr. WnitsitEari rose amidst the incessant applause
Meeting. of the company. The Illustrious Duke,.he said, had
Glee—" When Order in this Land commenced." indeed, done him a most unworthy and unexpected
The Royal CHAIRMAN again rose,' and alluding to honour. " If," continued Mr. Whitbread, "it be
the remark he had already made respecting every , not what I deserve, it must excite me to deserve it.—
man following his own tenets, he stated, that in ;It is my anxious wish to further this system for the
drinking the toast he was about to propose, it was i
reformation and information of the poor. For the
not customary to do as usual. Ile therefore pro- 1
, means of so doing I look to my Friend Lancaster,
posed, that in the name of the company he should '
, and our Sister kingdom Scotland. It is all over Ire-
thank Brother and Friend Lancaster, and then drink ; laud already. Gentlemen, when I endeavoured to
the health of his aged father with three times three. ! promote the welfare of the poor by their instruction,
The health being drank; Mr. LANCASTER rose, and 1 I was told that I was about to subvert the Establish-
said, that on account of his father's indisposition, :ed Cinirch; to which I replied, that I thought the
be was, though present, unable to address them.— ' Church of England, of ithich I am a Member,
6' My whole heart has been devoted to the cause, founded her precepts on the principles of the
said Mr. L. and where is the man that can accuse me ; Gospel ; and I added, that I had no doubt but
1
of a relaxation in duty. The sense of my country, ;in the person of Joseph Lancaster, she would find
and the sense of the Royal Family, are with me ; ' one of her warmest supporters, because his System
and with such approvers aud protectors, I will ever was confined to the Bible." He congratulated the
continue to persevere.l trust your benevolence, both i country, that however his efforts had been frustrated,
in and out of doors, will contribute to our system. that what he had endeavoured to do by law had been
If God spare my life, I will go to the remotest parts ! effected without law. The King, in spite of all ef-
of the globe, and spread this system. The poor of , forts, was the firm bulwark of the man whose cause
'rebind thirsted for knowledge, and their poverty 'he originally supported; and the same support *as
interposed ; butt hope Oil benevolence of this cows- given by the Prince Regent, and other branches of
try will give them good schoolmasters. After an the Royal Family. After the most eloquent and ion.
absence of seven months, I return and find the cause ' pressive reasoning they had heard that night, and
has not been neglected." He concluded by returning considering the high auspices it enjoyed—the System
thanks in the name of his father, for the notice which of Joseph Laucastet had to dread no attack from
had been taken of him. either enemies or rivals. He paid a just compliment
The Duke of KENT said, that he thought it unne- , of gratitude to the beneficent exertions of Mr. Fox
cessary to make any preface to the toast he now 1 and Mr. Allen, without whose substantial co-opera-
meant to give. He then gave i tion the work of charity must have failed in its out.
" The health of the Duke of Redford," I set. Mr. Whitbread concluded, amidst loud ap•
which was drank with three times three. I aus 1 es, by agaia returning thanks for the very
p
r... His Grectrose,.and professed his iecepahility_of ; marked rwd distinuished manner in which his health
;expressing himself sufficiently gratefel for the boo: bad been proposed and received.
osur which had been done him. " I am," be cane I The Rose, Shamrock, and Thistle,
tinued, " a warm advocate of the Lancasterian-Sys- i wag next drank with great applause.
torn, and have done every thing in my power to pro-; Mr. BURKE, one of the Delegates of the Cathe.
mulgate the cause. I have wituessed and admired its lics of Ireland, returned thanks in the name of his
success on many otcasions, particularly in Devon- country.
shire, at a school in Exeter, and another in Tavi- 1 Mr. W. SMITH then addressed the Meeting at Some
stock. lam also happy to say that my own schools ' length. lie described the good effects which must
...
at Woburn, is going on prosperously. Since the ; result from the System of Mr. Lancaster, and Tl,l.
' Meeting last year, the Society had been fortunate ' wee the idea that the Established Religinn 'mils"
indeed. Not by Measures of hostility, but because at all endangered.
the System was more general—more generous and ! The Stewards,
comprehensive. Indeed, I may say, every Euglish- were then drank ; on which there was a universal call
men must rejoice in its success. Some may indeed for Mr. BROUGHAM, who roseand thanked the Meeting.
say, ' the Church is in danger.' [Loud laughter.]: for the high honour which had been done him and
But, Gentlemen, lam persuaded, we have no oc- 1 his colleagues. 64 To receive," he said, "auk as
casion to think that. I assure you I will ever be the ' expression of feeling from the friends of universal to.
first, on every occasion, to support the System of Mr. lemeion, was indeed a grand consideration; and It
.
Lancaster. lie has done more than I ezpected. He was more peculiarly gratifying to participa's in tn"
has aroused the slumbering members of the Church, Meeting than in any other." He concluded a most
and awakened them from their supineness and spa- impressive speech, by recommending a zealous sur
thy; he has educated the poor; he has given Instruc. part of the Lancasterian System, enforcing on the
tiou to the ignorant, and hope to the doubtful. I minds of all who heard him the recollection that the
feel unwilling to occupy your time any longer, be- Asa' Institution was a child of this, having entirely
cause my two illustrious friends have so ably in. sprung from the labours of Mr. Lancaster, a idhe
forced the subject. I thank you, Gentlemen, for trusted-that as it would be silly in the Lancastei i o
your kindness anti attention,"--.-Ilis Grace was fees 4 Institution to be angry with any of the action' of

its child, it would be 'worse than silly iti the Off-
spriug to lift lb hand against its parent.
The Duke of gusaex then proposed •
j„,,ph For, ling. the graluitotts all worthy SPe wary of
pia Irbtitutioth
which was received with the warmest plaudits, *4
thanks returned by Mr. Fox;- who stated, that when
be first gave his support to Mr. Lancaster, he met
with considerable opposition from his friends, and
was told that he was a madman for engaging in such
a cause. Notwithstanding this he persevered, and
was now happy to find himself surrounded by so
many madmeu—LA laugh.]—who were promoting
the glorious cause.
The business of the meeting was conducted through
the evening in a manner which. reflected the highest
credit on the Royal Personage who presided, on the
stewards, and on all the company present. Several
elegant fAdies were in the gallery, who continued to
enjoy the harmony they witnessed till a late hour.—
many of the pupils of Mr. Lancaster ere also pre-
sent, and a subscription from them of 11.55. was an-
:ouoced by the worthy Secretary.
The sum announced in the course of the evening,
including 7001. of debt converted into gift. amounted
to '25701.
The chair will be filled next year by his Grace the
Duke of Bedford.

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THE STATESMAN.-

LONDON:
MONDAY, MAY 181 1812.

It Is now generally believed anti's. present Mi-
nisters are not able to form amongst their 'Arty an
efficient Administration, and have therefore resolved
to resign their sitoationr► A new Ministry, to be
composed et Marquis WELLTALET, Mr. CANNING,
and some of the most distinguislled men of all parties,
is talked Of. But we have reason to believe that, if
a change is meditated, none of the supporters of Mr.
Purr's system ss ill be included. Mr. WurranEan,
we understand, who formerly declined, even under
Mr. Fox, to accept of any situation in the Govern-
ment, is now disposed to contribute, by his talents,
to the deliverance of the country from its impending
4.ngers. Ile is spoken of to fill the situation air's.
cretary of State for Foreign Affairs, which he is
well qualified for, or for any other cation, where
silents and integrity, like his, are so much wanted
in the management of public affairs. Mr. WHIT.
Inman gave a grand dinner yesterday at his house in
Diver-street, which was attended by .many of the
leading Members of the Oppostion.

We are persuaded the interesting proceedings at
the Lancasterian dinner on Saturday, of which we
have given a full report in our preceding columns,
will be read with pleasure by every real friend of the
poor, and of the country. loras a groatild of mat

exultation to see assembled together,in one place,per.
ser.s of the highest rank in the kingdom attached to'
the Church of England—individuals, whose un-
daunted adherence to the !Inman Catholic doctrines,
Is so welt known' throughout the country, and Prbt
to.tant Dissenters of every denomination all contend•,

ingwith each otherwho should be foremost in proirotiog
the great and important cause of Educating the Poor
on the plan of Mr. LiNCASTEII. irltatit striking con-
trast '!nes this form to that hotly who haie of akated.
to themselves the title of the "-Vational Institution.-"
They consist'entirely of high churchmen, who mem)
by their intolerant measures, to say to the Friends
of Mr. LANCASTER, " Stand ~by, for we are more
Ay than yon."—The Lancasterian system will,
mwever, prevail against all' its enemies, because its
-Ind and leading object is to promote the truth.

The Northern Liberties, a vessel which left New

ork on the 16th April, touched at Sandy Hook on
e 17th, and left that place On the 18th, has arrived
Liverpool. She isOuppoitql to have brought Ame-
rican Papers to a late date,, which we expect 1$ ill ar-
rive to-morrow. We are already in possession of
the debate which took place in Congress on the do-
cuments of Tissiew, but we have 'been prevented
from publishing it by the mit press of 'other matter.

Two Anbolt Mails reached. town* lest night, from
which it appears that the Eretich took possession of
Pinau on the 2941 April, and are likewise said to
hare occupied Konigsburgh and Elbing. The Em-
peror of Hume is again reported to have left St.
Petersburgh to joie his army. This forenoon an-
,'her Anbolt Mail arrived, by which we have Got-
teuburgh Papers to the I3tb instaut : but their con-
term are net important. We have no room for ex-
tracts.

lAIFORTANT NATIONAL DISCOVERY..
We are glad to learn that Josers LANeasTia,
acting the fast meek, submitted to the Dukes of,
Kr va and Serial, the Duke of BEDFORD, and Lord
Somtavtauc, bid discovery of a principle applicable
to Agriculture, existing in the order of nature, and
confirmed Ng example daily ander the eye of
—.The affect of the discovery will be to enable every
person, who reduces the principle to practice, to inr
crease the cropa of his land from the proportion of
one-twentieth to one-half, according to the degree
in the scale of experiment. It will be communi-
Sated to the Public, and from It every person may