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

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ROYAL LANCASTERIAN INSTITUTION.
AT a numerous and highly-respectable Meeting of
the FRIENDS will. ROYAL LA NCASTER lAN SO-
CIETY for the EDUCATION of the POOR, held at the
Erma:wool' Hall, on Salprd.iv, May 9, ISM
Nis Royal Highuna the Drl I of K ENT, in the Chair.
Mr. Lancaster havitig read the Report of his Tour in Ireland,
and Mr. Fox the Report of the Trostrei which were ordeied
to Mprinted, it was resolved totailnatialy, on the Motion of
his Roval Highness the Duke of Susses, seconded by F. Horner,
Esq. M. P.
1. That as the object of the 'loyal lomensterian Insti-
tution, is the
_promotiou of the Ethmation of the Poor
shsoughoo; the Brithis Empire, it is evident Shia a System of
lietrurii 111 l fully applicable to National Education. must not
only he crawls) and expeditions, but also be founded on
those principles of uoiversol 'Foleratioo, whereby on sect or de-
nomination p. religious professors is evrlodell from the acquisi-
tion Of knowledge, thrOlgh the forced introduotiou of any par-
ticular Creed or Formulary.
Ott the Motion of the Duke of Susses, seconded by F. Hor-
ner, Esq. M. P.
2. That by eonlinirg instruction in School to the Holy Scrip-
lures, which ate the foundation of all religious instruction, no
floc:rine repugnant to an' class of chrisiians can be introduced;
while the Clergy and Ministers are left at full liberty to incul-
cate their own peculiar Catechism. and sentiments on the chil-
dren belonging to their respective communions.
On the Motion of Joseph flume, Esq. M. P. seconded by his
Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex,
3. That the Society formed in Dublin for the Education of
the Poor of Ireland, and the Societies in Scotland, for the Edu-
cation of the Par of Scotland, being founded on the principles
recognised in the foregoing Resolutions, ore hereby invited to
be united with the Royal Lnocasterion Institution.
On the Nlotion of Joseph Hume, Esq. 51. P. seconded by C.
C. Western. Esq. M. P.
4. That this Meeting contemplates the continued support and
coontenance given to the Lancasterian Institution by his Royal
Highness the Prince Regent, nod other illustrious members of
the Royal Family, as demonstnitive of their real affection' for
the best interests of the community at large, and exhibiting a
particular regard for deist. grand principles of religious liberty,
which have ever hero most strenuously maintained by our vene-
rable Sovereign and his Royal House. . .
5. That the respectful thanks of this Meeting are given to his
Royal Highness the Duke of Kent, and his RoyM Highnestthe
Duke of Sussex, for having graciously become the Patrons of
two schools, each for one thousand children, established sin the
principles of the Lancasterian Ss stoot by several Wards in the
City of London, united w nth the neighbouring populous out-pa-
rishes; and for their attendance this day; testifying their zealous
and patriotic adherence to those grand principles of civil and
religious liberty, which, with edochtioa, are fundamentally/ in-
tero OVell in the operations of the Lancaslerian System.
On the minion of his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex,
6. That the cordial Thanks of this Meeting are given to Mr.
Joseph Lancaster, for the indefatigable zeal with which he has
continued to promote the educating of the poor, by his eser-
tions in spreading a knowledge of his system, and exciting the
ardour of benevolent iodividoals, not only in various parts of
England and Scotland, but also throughout Ireland; in which
part of the United Kingdom. it appears, that the moot exten-
sive measures are taking to form schools for the education of
many thousand children. And this Meeting anticipates with the
most confident expectation the general adoption of Mr. Lancas-
ter's excellent system of education, for the benefits of which,
and his unwearied perseverance for its extension, he is fully
entitled to the gratitude of his country, and of the whole Chris-
tian world.

7. That the Thanks of this Meeting are given to the Cor-
poratist° of 11w City of London, for the liberal support afforded
to the funds of this Institution during the last year, demonstrat-
ing in the most substantial manner, the approbation and sanction
of the first City in the world, to those principles of toleration,
the universal application of which forum the distinguishing fea-
tures of the Laocasterian Institution. . _

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8. That as the benefits of the Ito):11 Lancasterian System,
can only be extended h' qualified schoolmasters. it is highly ex-
pedient that a number of young men should be in constant train-
ing, to enahl il.. Institution to supply teachers capable of giving
effect t.. the benevolence of Country Associations.
9. T.r.it this Meeting regurds with the greatest pleasure, the
rapid extension of schools on the Lancasterian System; and it
Is -hoped that the Parent Institution will receive from the Pa-
trons and Committees of such schools which are now established,
a portion of pecuniary help to enable it to continue to provide
for other schools, that assistance which they have experienced
to be indispensible.
10. That as it nppears to be absolutely necessary that the
Funds of the Institution should be considerably augmented, the
Contributions of the Friends to universal education, in all parts
of the United Kingdom, are earnestly entreated; and the Fi-
nance Come-ince (associating with them such Gentlemen as may
be disposed) are requested to make personal application to be-
nevolent individuals in the metropolis, respectfully soliciting
their aid in furtherance of the noble design of this lostitu-
lion.

H That the cordial Thanks of this Meeting are hereby given
to his (;race the Duke of Bedford, far pia comimeed ellppert in
the interests of this limitation; and it is the sincere hope and
confident expectation of this Meeting, thnt his Grace, with Lord
Somerville, will live to see the full reception of that system of
Education, which at so early a period tbey ,etierously patron-
ised, and thereby recommended to national adoption.
12. That the Thanks of the Meeting are respectfully givento
his Grace the Duke of Northumberland, for the munificent sup-
port afforded by him to the Royal Lancasterian System of Edo-
cation, in the formation of a Schonl at his sole expence in Mo-
w ick, acid 'otherwise promoting the system in the County of
Northumberland, and that the Royal Chairman be solicited to
communicate she same.

13. That the Thanks of this Meeting are hereby given In the
,Vapory Magistrates, Clergy, and Gentry, of those
cities and invios in Great Britain and Ireland, who, by the aid
they have utrorded to the progress of Mr. !muenster, have so
eminently contributed to the extension of the Royal British Sys-
tem of Education.

14. That the Thanks of the Meeting are given to the Finance
Committee and Trustees, fur their attention to the Finances of
the Institution.

15. That the enr.fixl Thanks of this Meeting are due to Jog.
Fox.E.sq. the Secretary of this lastitation, for his constaat and
valuable exertions in its behalf.

EDWARD, Duke of KENT, Chairman.
The Duke of Kent having quitted the Chair, it was taken by
his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex.
Resolved, That the very grateful Thanks of this Meeting
are presented to his Royal Highness the i)uke of Kent. for his
gracious and coo/intending attention to the hu-iness of this day ;
and in baying taken tbe Chair his Royal Highness has given a
fresh proof of his unvariable support to the Royal Lancasterian
System, which his Royal Highness, from conviction of being
alone Opt :cable to military schools, had so nobly introdwed
into the army at an early period in the rogress of this Institu-
tion. AIRBUSTUS Fit EDI RICK, Duke of
SUSS FX, Chaim:to.