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and without that vast pecuniary sacrifice which has entailed upon us an expense of 800,000l. per annum, for ever. But the benevolent feelings of all must now lead them to wish that the inculcation of the doctrines of the

Church should be a leading feature in the measures to be taken in cultivating the minds of our emancipated fellowsubjects, to prevent their converting their liberty into licentiousness.

POLITICAL RETROSPECT.

"Now universal England getteth drunk With joy that filthy Whiggery's destroyed."

So sang, on another occasion, the poet, and so sing we. In the "tomb of the Capulets" must the history of the Broughams, the John Russells, the Pullet Thomsons, and other senate fry be sought!

If our disgust would permit us to take a review of the political career of the "Talents," what an abomination of desolation should we have to record! The slight of the altar-the contemptuous sneering at the majesty of the throne reckless indifference to the welfare of the people-truckling to the mob-cringing to foreign powers -ignorance, and absurdity, these, and every other offence against all that is quiet and good, are the signs and wonders by which the blighting influence of this political simoon, must be tracked by the historian.

We heartily rejoice in this occurrence, and feel assured that our readers will cordially join us in expressing their gratitude to his most gracious Majesty for this glorious and heroic vindication of his prerogative.

That there are beings degraded enough to applaud the conduct of the ousted faction, we are compelled to acknowledge. That the rump of the revolutionary faction in the City of London should, in the throes of political annihilation, bellow forth sedition, does not surprise us. That Brougham should bluster, is only labouring in his vocation. That Durham should look unutterably yellow, is but natural. But we speak of men, not of things; and all men we

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are sure will hail the return of the DUKE of WELLINGTON to power, as the salvation of the State.

In the midst of our joy, however, we are not blind to the political and moral difficulties with which his Grace is beset. The ill-planned, and undigested measures of Church Reform in Ireland and England-our disgraceful foreign relations-the rebellious attitude assumed by the Irish Papists-the re-appearance of Swing, the son of Reform-the ruinous position of the landlord and farmer-are, singly, enough for the mind of a political Leviathan. But our David having slain the Whig giant, Go-liah (Qy. liar?) we will not despair.

That some changes are rendered inevitable we shall not take upon ourselves to deny; and now that a government is about to be formed, consisting of men of honour and principle, we shall always be ready to accord our meed of approbation for any legitimate and practical reform that may emanate from them; but as long as the Whigs were in power, even measures apparently beneficial were received with suspicion; and the motto of the honest patriot was—

"Timeo Danaos, et dona ferentes."

It may, indeed, be considered as one of the remarkable signs of the times, that the British nation for four mortal years endured the misrule of a faction so utterly incompetent as the late cabinets. In one or two of the members there were, it must be owned, occasional scintillations of talent; and by dint of labour, we may concede that they might have propounded a

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respectable turnpike act. But the master mind, requisite to wield the resources of a mighty people, and direct their energies and wealth to legitimate and profitable ends, was utterly and hopelessly wanting. In words, they were giants; in deeds, pigmies; in sayings, magniloquent; in doings, mere cyphers. Even the Lord Brougham and Vaux, that "vor et præterea nihil," the "os magna soniturum" of the party, was dumb, when any thing good was on the tapis; and, as Hamlet says, when he did speak, it was "Words! words!! words!!!"

We fear that Sir Robert Peel will not have returned in time to allow us

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These will be supported in various offices by the Duke of Richmond, Sir J. Graham, Sir G. Murray, Sir E. Sugden, Sir J. Scarlett, Mr. Goulburn, Sir R. Inglis, and the élite of the conservatives; and we need hardly say, so strong a ministry has not existed in this kingdom for many years. Besides this, it is more than probable that Earl Grey and Lord Melbourne, the late premiers, who have shown unequivocal marks of disgust at the proceedings of some of their colleagues, will give their powerful aid in withstanding the wild and revolutionary schemes of the ultraliberal faction. At all events, the country at large will stand by their KING, and his favoured servants; in proof of which, we need only point to the general expression of gratitude with which his Majesty's late patriotic measure has been received, and the desire, universally expressed, both in counties and boroughs, to support none but conservative candidates.

FRANCE- In this country there have been two changes of ministry within seven days; and it is not improbable, that before this publication appears, a third may have taken place.

to communicate a correct list of the new cabinet; but we have access to certain sources of information on which our readers may confidently rely, and which enables us to give an outline, at least, of the sinews, the "nerve and muscle," by which the Duke and Sir Robert, or Sir Robert and the Duke, will be backed, in the coming contest with a disgraced and unprincipled party, who, destitute of every quality that should characterise the statesman and gentleman, will not hesitate to employ all the arts by which they first . acquired power, and who willˇstick at nothing to defeat a conservative and patriotic cabinet.

Sir R. Peel.

Lord Lyndhurst.
Sir C. M. Sutton.
Duke of Wellington.
Lord Stanley.

Marquis of Lansdowne.
Earl of Derby.

Earl of Rosslyn.

Sir H. Hardinge.

Sir Charles Wetherell.

It really, however, is of such little moment, that we consider it a waste of time to advert to the proceedings of the Parisian revolutionists; and shall therefore dismiss the subject by observing, that France, the barricade monarch, and his friends, are progressing most beautifully-and "confusion worse confounded" may be looked

for.

SPAIN. The old rebel Mina is installed as head executioner of the Christians. We have not, however, heard that he is either bullet or bayonet proof; and Zumalacarreguy is as good a soldier, and a better man. Should the butcher meet with his deserts, he will not be regretted even by those whose purpose it at present serves to patronize him.

PORTUGAL.-The puppet Queen is about to be married to the Duke of Leuchtenburgh-if they can raise a loan to purchase the wedding gear.

RUSSIA. This mighty power is strengthening herself in all directions; and is becoming daily more feared by her enemies, and respected by her friends. The same may be said of Austria and Prussia.

TURKEY. In the east of Europe

the Sultan is evidently contemplating the possibility of a war. But whether his armaments are destined to act against the rebel Pacha of Egypt, or to co operate with Russia in the contemplated, or, at least, probable, collision of that power with revolutionary France, it is impossible to decide. The change of ministry in England may probably have a material effect in the continental cabinets; and the peace of Europe, and the world, may still remain undisturbed.

WEST INDIES.-Dominica has been visited by a most distressing hurricane. The war of elements in this colony, however, has been scarcely less de

structive than the moral explosion which has devastated some other portions of the West Indies, and speedily threatens to deprive the planter of the remnant which the saints have left them of their properties. The worst, however, is, that the progress which the negro had made in religion and civilization, is retarded, if not utterly destroyed; and the Egyptian darkness from which they were gradually emerging, threatens to be frustrated for another century.

EAST INDIES.-The importation of adulterated teas from this quarter continues-so much for free trade.

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UNIVERSITY, ECCLESIASTICAL, AND PAROCHIAL

INTELLIGENCE.

TRIBUTES OF RESPECT.

BISHOP GRAY. It is proposed to erect a monument in memory of the late Rt. Rev. Dr. Gray, Bishop of Bristol. formed, and a subscription commenced, for that purpose.

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REV. JOHN HAYTON. On the 13th ult. the Rev, John Hayton, late Curate of Sunderland, was presented with a service of plate and a purse of 100 sovereigns, in token of their respect and esteem for his benevolent and laborious services during the thirty years that he officiated as Curate in that parish.

REV. J. W. TREVOR.-A public dinner was lately given to the Rev. J. W. Trevor, Vicar of Llanbeblig, Caernarvon, "as a public testimony of the high value placed upon his character as a minister, and the admiration of his impartial and upright conduct as chairman of the late vestry meeting." The requisition to the rev. gentleman contained above sixty names; and seventy-five persons sat down to dinner.

REV. THOMAS DRY, M.A.-The pupils of the Hackney Grammar School have presented the Rev. Thomas Dry, M.A., with an elegant silver bread basket, upon his leaving that establishment, and being appointed Head Master of the Forest School, Walthamstow, Essex, in testimony of his unwearied exertions to promote learning amongst them.

REV. C. BARING, Rector of Kingsworthy, Hants, has been presented with a silver inkstand, manufactured on purpose, at Mr. Wm. Bateman's, 108, Bunhill-row, London, and a large paper copy of "Skelton's Antiquities of Oxfordshire," superbly bound in purple morocco. On the inkstand, and the cover of the book, the following inscription was inserted :-" To the Rev. Charles Baring, M.A., from one hundred and seventy of the parishioners of Adderbury, Oxfordshire, as a memorial of their esteem for his unlimited benevolence, and for his faithfulness and zeal in the discharge of his ministerial duties, during a residence of four years amongst them. Presented October 29th, 1834."

REV. J. F. COLLS.-A very large and handsome silver salver, manufactured by Messrs. Rodgers and Sons, of Sheffield, was last week presented to the Rev. J. F. Colls, by the inhabitants of Worksop, as a testimony of esteem and gratitude for the exemplary and christian manner in which he has discharged his duties as Curate whilst residing amongst them.

REV. J. CHEALES. A very handsome silver salver has been presented by the parishioners of Wytham-on-the-Hill to the Rev. J. Cheales, M.A., inscribed as follows: —“" A memorial of sincere esteem from the parishioners of Wytham-on-the-Hill, to the Rev. John Cheales, M.A.; a small acknowledgment for his faithful ministry, and zealous efforts to promote their temporal and spiritual interests. Presented on his leaving Wytham-Oct. 20, 1834."

REV. A. MORRICE. The churchwardens and parishioners of Great Brickhill, in the county of Bucks, have presented to the Rev. A. Morrice, upon his leaving the curacy of that parish, after a residence of twenty years, a splendid silver goblet, with the following inscription ::—“ Presented to the Rev. Andrew Morrice, late Curate of the parish of Great Brickhill, Bucks, by the churchwardens and inhabitants, as a tribute of affection and esteem for himself and family; in testimony of the union that has long subsisted between them; in acknowledgment of the zeal and undeviating attention which have characterised the performance of his numerous and arduous duties, and the kindness he has manifested in alleviating the wants of the distressed.”

REV. H. R. DUKENFIELD. We are glad to hear that a subscription has been opened at both the Banks in this town, for the purpose of presenting to the Rev. H. R. Dukenfield (M. A. of Christ Church) on his retiring from the parish of St. Giles, some

tribute of the respect and attachment entertained towards him by his parishioners, and of their grateful sense of his efficient and valuable services during his long residence amongst them.-Reading Mercury.

REV. W. J. HALL, M.A.-The inhabitants of the united parishes of St. Bene't and St. Peter's, Paul's Wharf, have presented a splendid silver tea service to the Rev. William John Hall, M.A. the Curate of the parish, "in testimony of the high regard in which he is held; and as the expression of their sincere and ardent desire that he may continue long among them, to dispense those sound and practical doctrines, in the assertion of which his ministry has hitherto been so eminently blessed."

THE MEMORIAL OF THE IRISH PRELATES TO THE LORD LIEUTENANT.

"The undersigned Archbishops and Bishops request most respectfully to represent to his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant the great anxiety and uneasiness felt by the Clergy of Ireland, on the subject of the debt due by them on the 1st of November, for the first instalment of the loan advanced by Parliament, on account of the arrears of tithe and tithe composition for the years 1831, 1832, and for the tithes and composition of 1833.

"The Prelates beg further to represent that the loan was accepted by the Clergy in the full persuasion that, by restoration to order, and of obedience to the laws, or by some equitable arrangement for the composition of tithes, they would have been able to recover those arrears, and to provide for the payment of the instalments as they became due. But the disposition to resist the collection of tithe composition, still so openly manifested and avowed in several parts of Ireland, must be well known to Government, as well as the depressed state of the markets with respect to all matters of agricultural produce, which greatly increases the present difficulty of collection. Even in peaceable times the Clergy in general did not demand the tithe composition due in November until the months of January, February, and March.

"The determination, therefore, on the part of Government, to enforce from the Clergy payment at the time required by the 3d and 4th Wm. IV., c. 100, must involve the Clergy in extreme difficulty and embarrassment.

"The Clergy feel grateful to Government for the relief afforded to them, which proved most seasonable under the distressing circumstances to which resistance and combination had reduced them; and they feel satisfied that Government will not now increase those difficulties and embarrassments which they lent their aid to remove.

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CONSECRATION OF A CHAPEL AT PAINSWICK, GLOUCESTERSHIRE.-On Tuesday, the 14th October, the inhabitants of the Slad, a hamlet in the parish of Painswick, together with a large concourse of persons from the adjoining neighbourhood, were gratified by witnessing the affecting ceremony of the consecration of an episcopal chapel lately erected in that populous district. The Lord Bishop of Gloucester, accompanied by his chaplain, the Rev. W. S. Phillips, arrived at eleven o'clock, and performed the religious service appointed for the occasion, in that solemn and impressive manner which so peculiarly belongs to his lordship. Prayers were read by the Rev. A. Hill, minister of the chapel; and an excellent and highly appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. W. F. Powell, Perpetual Curate of Stroud. A numerous body of the Clergy met the Lord Bishop at the door of the chapel, and the whole congregation seemed deeply impressed with the sacred character of the service in which they were engaged.

CATHEDRAL AT MONTE VIDEO.-The cupola of the cathedral at Monte Video is roofed with good plates and dishes of Staffordshire blue ware.

CONVERSION OF A ROMAN CATHOLIC.-The Rev. P. O'Leary, late Roman Catholic Clergyman, but now of the Church of England, lately renounced the errors of Popery by receiving the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper in the parish church of St. Anne, Dublin.

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