Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
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From the N. Y. Herald OF the l2th instl
News from Australia.


10 receive the report of preliminary committee
appointed 70 draw up the outline Of plan for the
establishment OF grammar school and college, in
accordance with the principles Of the church Of
England. b
The Lord Bishop Of Melbourne presided. He
said, that the meeting had been convened in con-
forny with the resolutions agreed 10 al that which
appointed the preliminary committees 10 prepare
the outline OF plan for the establishment of a
grammer school aud college, to be affiliated with
the university, in accordance with the principles
of the church OF England. His lordship then
called upon the speaker OF the Legislative council
to read the report Of the committee, which was ac-
cordingy read.
The report stated the proposed objects Of the in
stitution TO be to provide religious education IN
accordance with the principles of the church OF
England, and TO afford such instruction in all
branches OF learning and science as might fiji the
students either for business or for the more adj
vanccd studies of the university.
First 10 give students sound religious educa-
ton according TO the principles of the church of
England and exercise over them strict moral
discipline.
Secondly. To provide instruction in those branch
es of learning and science which are not sufficiently
provided for in The university course.
II was decided that the meeting should adjourn
10 Monday, July 2i at seven o'clock, and that the
report should in the meantime be printed and cir,
culated.
The Wesleyan Methodists held an educational
meeting at Melbourne, on the 2lst July, which was
well attended.
The English colonial secretary announces in the
Gazette OF the Goth July, that, to prevent the de-
struction of the growing timber on crown lands
bordering on the Port Philip Bay, his excellency
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS has been pleased 10 direct
the reservation Of all timber growing on crown
lands in the district Of Western Port, within one
mile of the beach of the aforesaid bay--wiihin
which limit the cutting of timber for frewood, or
for any otAer purpose is strictly prohibited,
A public meeting was held at Castlemaine, on
Thursday, the 18th Instant in opposition TO the
land license tax. The Rev. Mr.. Jackson was
unanimously called 70 the chair. He stated TO the
meeting the object for which they had assembled,
namely. TO take into consideration the reduction
of the license fee 10 los per month, and also the
question of Representation.
The petition was then read II concludes thus:
For these reasons and Others which could be
enumerated, your petitioners pray your excellency
to grant the following petition
l. To reduce the land license tax TO los. per
month
2. To direct that monthly or quarterly license
fee be issued, at the option Of the applicant.
3. TO direct that a new arrival" or invalid be
allowed fifteen days clear residence on the Dig
g1ngs before such person or persons be proceeded
against for non-possession of license.
4. To direct that the penalty Of f5 for non-pos-
session Of license be reduced 10 fl
8. To afford facility TO diggcrs and other resi-
dents on the gold fields, who wish 10 engage in
agricultural pursuits TO invest their hard earnings
in small allotments of land.
I o. To direct that as the diggers and other resi-
dents of the colony have uniformly developed
love of alaw and order' the sending of an armed
force TO collect the license tax or mpost 10 be dis
continued.
q TO direct that registration of name at the
commissioners be passport for fifteen days clear
residence on the gold fields to invalid stranger
before such person or persons be proceeded against
according 10 law
Captain Brown called upon the meeting for
"three groans for the rotten boroughs,n @three
groans for all enemies 10 the reduction of the Ii
cense," and "thrce groans for those who hunt us
like dogs"
The Geeong correspondent Of the Melbourne
Argus, writing under date OF July 20th says:---A
fourth seem of coal has been struck on the Barra-
bool hills, in the well being sunk by Mrs. Thomas.
The coal, although not looking very good, burns
remarkably well, and the present seaIn the fourth,
had not been gone through when my informant left
the spot yesterday forenoon. AT that time they
had taken out about twelve inches of coal.
Commercial Intelligence.
ADELAIDE, Juiy 15.--Ilusiness has been exceed
ingly fiat throughout the week; with few excep-
tons the market for all descriptions of goods both
imported and colonial, has downward tendency.
However, prices remain without any material al
teration, there is no disposition on the part of
holders TO force sales they prefer waitnga return
of business, and the stocks of the leading articles
are by no means heavy. Tea, sugar, and brandy
are the exceptions, all of which in fair demand
at full rates We have an arrival of Eastern pro-
duce by the Swan, from Singapore. She only
brings about 80 tons of fine sugar 700 half chests
and 800 boxes Of tea and about II tons of coffee,
which are advertised forpublic sale tomorrow and
on the 10th; they not likely to have much in
huence the market. Brandy, the favorite
ira lS araf firm 81 o. Inf ba frcE
light. Rum and whiskey remain dull. Gin, in
case, in demand and scarce Geneva dull of sale
at low rates. Ale and porter may be quoted a
shade lower; but TO effect sales to any extent
further reduction would have to be made. With
salted salmon, herring, &c, we are well supplied
they are not in great demand. The wheat and
flour market is very much depressed; owing to the
few transactions entered into il would be difficult
TO give correct quotation. Wheat nominally, 6s
Cd TO rs per bushel. Flour for shipment, Ell los
10 f19 per ton. In dairy produce very little done
the demand for shipment has almost ceased.
Messrs. Samson, Wicksteed 81 Co., sold this day,
at their mart, ex Swan, 500 half chests of congou,
in one LOT, at 57s per half chest.
Failure Of the Allegany.-The United States
steamship Allegany returned 10 the naval anchor
age at O'Clock, on Saturday, after an absence of
three and half days on her trial trip We regret
TO announce that she performed very badly, and
that this experimental excursion has resulted in
steamer. AT no time, under the most favorable
circumstances of wind and tide, with the applica-
ton Of both steam and sails, could her speed be
increased to faster rate than six miles an hour,
Her machinery worked wreichedly, and, since the
trial. is in most shattered condition. She an
chored at the Horse Shoe, off Old Point, Friday
night, and on Saturday took four hours in smooth
water to return to our port, distance of twenty
miles,
Since her return to port, it is ascertained that
her machinery is in much worse condition than
at first supposed. One of the frames is
broken, and in order to repair il, her engines will
have to be taken out. 1t is thought that it will
require AT least four months to reit her, should
the department think il worth while TO make an
other attempt. In the meantime, her officers will
have to be detached, and her men transferred to
the receiving ship Pennsylvania. The most eco
nomical plan would be for the Secretary of the
Navy TO dispose of her engines at public sale, and
make present of her hull TO the Treasury De-
partment, 10 be converted into light boat