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CHRONICLE. 
[June 17, 
his right hon. friend the President of the Board of Trade would 
probably answer the question on Thursday. 
Wouse then went into committee of supply. On the pro- 
posed annuity of 3000/.a year to the PrincessAngusta of Cambridge 
i , Mr. Hume opposed the grant. He disclaimed any 
intention to refiect on the character of the Duke of Cambridge ; he 
He asked why should the children of the Duk 
treated differently from those of the Duke of Sussex; and with 
reference to the grant i under i ion, referred 
a grant of 2,000/. a year which was already enjoyed by a rela- 
tion of the Prince of Strelitz, under an Irish act of Parliament, of 
38 George III., under which he calculated that 335,000/. had been 
affections of the people. 
posed to the House to grant 335,000/. to the nephew of Queen 
Charlotte? The proposed mt, .considering that the Royal 
Family were long-lived, he calculated might in 45 years amount 
to 500,000/.; and he denied that there was any sufficient ground 
for such a grant. After some further observations, in which he 
took a review of the civil list, he conclude moving an 
amendment—‘“ That in the opinion of the committee, the ample 
allowance so long enjoyed by his Royal Highness the Duke of 
‘i i O maki isi i 
children 
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Augusta Caroline of 
symptoms of impatience, protested against the amendment.—Sir 
H. Ineiis opposed the amendment, and contended that the 
proposed grant to the Princess Augusta was not worth one-tenth 
pal m Mr. Hume had calculated.—Mr. F. BARING 
uggested that the grant to the Princess Augusta should not 
take effect till the decease of the Duke of Mecklenberg Strelitz, 
10 at present enjoyed a pension from this country.—Colone! 
Woop contended that the grant proposed fell far below the 
deserts of the Duke of Cambridge, whose name was at the head 
of charities in this country, and who never refused 
le at dinners for charitable purposes. — Mr. ARD 
thought the Duke of Cambridge should provide for his own 
her nobleman or gentleman did. 
he put it to the 
proposed.—On a division the motion was carried by 293 against 57. 
Thursday —Si 
Sir J. Grana 
he resolution to withdraw the Education clauses of 
drawn.—Sir 
resolution granting the annuity to the Princess Augusta of Cam- 
bridge, on her marri: —Mr. Hume opposed the reception of 
the report, and complained of ridicule cast on him and his calcu- 
lations by the Premier.—After some remarks from Sir R. Pern, 
i . Inetis, and Mr, Wruxtams, the report was received 
. ‘man Crawford,an 
Wall, Sergeant Murphy, Mr. Roebuck, Lord J. Russell, and Mr. 
Mz. O’Ferrall against the measure, and by Sir R. Peel, Mr. Escott, 
Sir J, Graham, ani anley, in its favour. 
ment was moved by Sir C. Napier, aud negatived by a majority 
of 168, but after some further discussion, the debate was 
adjourned. 
CITY. 
Money Market, Friday.—Consols closed at 933 for 
the opening ; Bank Stock, 1794; Three per Cent. Re- 
duced, 941 to 3; Three-and-half per Cent. Reduced, 1014; 
Exchequer Bills, 54s. to 56s. prem. 
Metropolis and tts Hicirity. 
The Catholic Institute.—The annval meeting of the 
Catholic Institute of Great Britain took place on Tuesday 
in Freemasons’ Hall. Lord Camoys presided, and said 
that it was gratifying to find the Catholic Institute sup- 
orted this year by so much more numerous a meeting 
than the last, and this, too, notwithstanding the absence of 
that distinguished individual (Mr. O’Connell,) who had 
fostered the institution from the period of its formation, 
and who was only prevented from attending the present 
annual meeting of its supporters, for the purpose, as he 
(Lord Camoys) hoped, of bringing to some satisfactory 
conclusion the unfortunate destinies of his distracted 
country. (His Lordship was here interrupted by tremen- 
dous cheering, and waving of hats and handkerchiefs.) 
He proceeded, amidst continued applause, to show how 
a i 
uch remained to be done by the Institute. ‘' Look,” 
he said, “at the controversy now going on in the 
Established Church, especially at Oxford. There was one 
Regius Professor (Dr. Pusey) just condemned and sus- 
pended for having advocated the doctrine of the real 
presence in the Eucharist; whilst another Regius Pro- 
fessor of the same University (Dr. Hampden) had been 
subjected to an action for damages for his maintenance of 
an entirely opposite doctrine. Now, if the action were to 
terminate against Dr. Hampden, he thought that the 
University of Oxford would be in what the Americans 
were accustomed to call a ‘‘fix!’? He had heard at one 
of the meetings of that Institute a hope expressed that 
they (the Roman Catholics) might live to see the day 
when high mass would be celebrated in Westminster 
Abbey. He knew not how probable such an event might 
be, but this they knew, that the doctrine of the mass had 
been preached in the Cathedral of the University of 
Oxford; and it had been authoritatively declared, that if 
Dr. Pusey’s sermon had not been condemned, six or 
seven colleges of Oxford University were ready to have 
mass said directly. There was indeed a very slender 
barrier between Puseyism and the Church of Rome; 
and what a field was now presented for the Roman 
Catholics to demolish that slender barrier at once, 
and to restore this great country to that Catholic 
union which was so exceedingly desirable! ’’ —The 
secretary then read the report, which stated that 
seven new publications had been printed during the past 
year, of which there had been printed 45,000 copies, in- 
cluding a tract in the Italian language, for the instruction 
of the Maltese and other inhabitants of the islands in the 
Mediterranean Sea ; that 116,000 tracts had been printed, 
of which 104,923 had been circulated. The receipts 
amounted to 1,111/, being a falling off of 1371, 8s, 2d, 
since the year 1842. Auxiliary branches had been formed 
at Berbice, Madras, Brompton, Sheerness, B 
Institute were then read over, and 18 gentlemen were 
selected on a ballot to act as a council. 
British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society.—The 
General Anti-Slavery Convention commenced their sit- 
tings on Tuesday, at Freemasons’ Hall. The large 
room was nearly full, and among the audience was a great 
number of ladies and gentlemen belonging to the Society 
of Friends. Mr. Gurney was unanimously appointed 
chairman. The Rev. Mr. Morgan read the report of the 
Society’s proceedings during the past year, which was 
listened to with much attention, The council have since 
continued their sittings daily, and have had the following 
subjects under their consideration : The Slave-trade Abo- 
lition Act of 1834—the present state of the Abolition 
question in various nations on the Continent—the present 
state of the African Slave-trade—and the results of 
emancipation in the British Colonies. 
Middle Temple.—The Times of Wednesday states that 
a young man of colour, almost of the pure negro race, is 
now keeping his terms for the bar, at the Middle Temple. 
‘* What a proud example,” it says, ‘for our brethren on 
the other side of the Atlantic, to see this young man 
dining in the ancient hall, with so numerous an assem-~- 
blage of white men (among whom are not only some of 
the most talented, but also the most noble of Hngland’s 
sons,) and by whom he is treated with the same courtesy 
and respect as if he were one of themselves. We hope this 
instance of the manner in which a man of colour is treate 
in the fatherland will not be without advantage to the 
much-persecuted negro race and their descendants in the 
United States.’’ 
Merchant Tailors’ Company.—On Saturday the annual 
examination of the ‘‘ Monitors’ of Merchant Tailors’ 
School took place, preparatory to filling up the vacant 
scholarships at St. John’s College, Oxford, pursuant to 
dation and statutes of that establishment. The 
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park, 
Hereford, Middlesborough, and other places. The 
Hon. CG, Langdale moved the adoption of the report in a 
speech of some length, wherein he expressed his disap- 
pointment at the declining state of the Institute, a reso- 
lution moved by Mr. O’Connell last year having, as well 
as other measures, proved a complete failure. Without 
organization no good could be done, and he hoped that if 
the Catholic Institute did expire, something would arise, 
pheenix-like, out of its ashes, from which greater benefits 
would accrue to the interests of Catholicity generally. 
The Rey. Mr. O’Neal seconded the resolution for the 
adoption of the report in a long speech, in which he 
strongly expressed} his dislike of the measure now before 
Parliament, and his disapprobation of the manner in 
which the poorer classes were treated in this country. In 
alluding to the Puseyite doctrines, and the principles of 
religion inculcated by the Oxford divines of that school, 
he would tell them for a fact, that one of those Oxford 
divines of the new school, speaking to a Roman Catholic 
clergyman the other day, who reproached him for his 
sluggishness in not at once boldly joining the Church of 
Rome, to which he was already very favourably disposed, 
told him (the Catholic priest) that he already believed in 
the doctrines of the real presence, the absolution of priests, 
the invocation of saints, purgatory,—and in every other 
point of the Catholic doctrine ; but that he (the Oxford 
divine) believed the time for joining the Church of Rome 
was not yet arrived, but that he hoped it soon would! 
The Hon. Sir E. Vavasour moved a resolution that the 
committee be instructed to use their utmost power to 
obtain for the Romish priesthood free access to gaols and 
workhouses, for the purpose of visiting the Roman Catho- 
lic inmates of such establishments. ‘The Hon. E. Petre, 
after a strong speech against the Factory Education Bill 
now before the legislature, moved a resolution condemna- 
tory of the amended clauses of that measure, and of the 
bill generally, which was carried unanimously, and a 
petition against the bill ordered to be prepared for pre- 
sentation to Parliament. 
Institute of the Fine Arts.—A numerous meeting of 
gentlemen connected with the Fine Arts took place 
last week at the Freemasons’ Tavern, for the purpose 
of establishing an association to be called the ‘‘ Institute 
of Fine Arts.’’ Mr. Wyse, M.P., presided. Mr. Wyon, 
as provisional secretary, proceeded to read to the meet- 
ing the conditions upon which it was proposed to found 
the Institute—which were, to facilitate a general inter- 
course of the members of the profession, to cultivate a 
pure taste and a just appreciation of the importance o! 
art, to prevent the i t of injufious influences 
to take cognizance of scientific questions connected with 
art, and to be a channel through which the opinion 
of the profession generally may be expressed. Amongst 
its objects, it was proposed to embrace the formation 
of a library and reading-room, and the collection 
of works of art, and all other matters which may *fford 
the artist increased facility in his studies ; appointing 
stated times for hearing of original papers, for the in- 
spection of works of art and antiquities, and for general 
communications of importance to art, science, and litera- 
ture. It was hoped by the formation of the Institute, 
entirely unconnected with any exhibition or school of 
instruction in art, to bring their professional brethren to 
one common centre, and thus, by an enlarged communi- 
cation one with the other giving and receiving that in- 
formation which mutual intercourse alone can procure, 
and which in every station of life was one of the greatest 
means of improvement. The committee recommende| 
that the Institute be founded on the principle of strict 
neutrality, and laid down a code of laws for its general 
government. Various resolutions were then passed adopt 
ing the preceding conditions, and the Institute was de- 
clared to be established. The names of upwards of 100 
gentlemen who had enrolled themselves members of the 
the 
examination was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Wynter, Vice 
Chancellor of Oxford, and President of St. John’s; and 
the two Senior Fellows of that body, in the presence of 
the Master, Wardens, and Court of Assistants of the 
Company. There were this year two vacancies to be 
filled up, and Messrs. Thornton and Palin, the senior 
monitors, having passed through their examination in a 
manner to prove their title to the advancement, were 
elected. Some University exhibitions were also bestowed 
npon meritorious scholars, whose approaching period of 
superannuation precluded the hope of their succeeding to 
the more ample and secure provision of a fellowship. 
I di after the pletion of this business the 
usual exercises were recited by the eight monitors, in the 
public schoolroom, before the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford, 
the Master and Wardens of the Company, and a numerous 
assembly. In the evening the annual dinner took place, 
at which Prince George of Cambridge, Sir R. Peel, and 
other Members of the Cabinet were present. 
Exhibition of Cartoons.—The cartoons which have for 
so long a period occupied the attention of the artists who 
compete fér the prizes offered by the Fine Arts’ Commis- 
sion, have been exhibited to the Commissioners this week, 
in Westminster Hall. It is rumoured that the favourite 
subjects among the artists are, Boadicea, the Landing of 
Cesar, and Caractacus. 
Monument to Milton. —Considerable curiosity was 
created on Monday in Watling-street, by the erection of 
a large tablet on the walls of Allhallows Church, to the 
memory of Milton. It bears as an inscription the follow- 
ing well-known lines :— 
‘* Three poets in three distant ages born, 
Greece, Italy, and England did adorn, 
The first in loftiness of thought surpassed ; 
‘The next in majes i ° 
To make a third she joined the former two. 
“John Milton was born in Bread-street, the 9th day of 
December, 1608, and was baptized in the parish church of 
Allhallows, Bread-street, on Tuesday, the 20th day of 
December, 1608.” 
t. James’s Park.—During the last few days several 
workmen have been employed, under the order of the 
Commissioners of Woods and Forests, in forming a neW 
bank to the sides of the canal in the ornamental inclosure 
of St. James’s Park. The plan will be followed out 
which is adopted on the banks adjoining the house erected 
by the Zoological Society, where the’surface of the banks 18 
covered with flint-stone cemented with lime, the under- 
ground being composed of bricks. Itis intended to form 
both sides of the canal, and those of the various islands, 
in the same solid manner; and it is expected that the 
banks so constructed will last many years. The effect 
will add greatly to the beauty of the ornamental inclosuré- 
t. Saviour’s, Southwark.—On Tuesday, f 
tion of candidates for the office of morning chaplain © 
St. Saviour’s, vacant by the death of the Rev. 
took place in the vestry-room. Originally there 
didates, butin 1 of a resolution of the seus, 
by which it was resolved that all ministers be requested 
withdraw their pretensions who did not intend to es 
to the poll, the number was reduced to two only+ ieee 
Rev. S, Benson, who for upwards of 20 years has ai 
curate of the parish, was first’ named—the ou snl 
being made, the presiding officer declared ae, If of 
the Rev. W. S. Rowe, which terminated in M 
election by 156 votes ‘to 3. There are 1,200 voters ey 
have the right of voting, though not more than 70! 4002. 
been ever known, in such cases, to vote- ‘The salary 18 ‘i 
per annum, with surplice fees, which average abo 
@ year, 4 
Tpritish Museum.—The number of visitors during 1 
last week was 32,159, and with all this large concoll"” 
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