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      trains and stop at -wheelbarrows . He did not think that a case of demoralisation had been established either . It was true that these dog-carts were used by the poorest class of tbe community ; and if they went into the moral history of the costermongers who drove them , no doubt they won Id be found upon the -whole a less respectable class than those who _ drove carriages and ponies ; but if they were going to diminish the means of these poor , people because they were less respectable than others j he thought they would be adopting a very dangerous principle . Nevertheless the bill was strongly supported , and read a second time . Police . —Lord Palmerhton moved , on Monday , for leave to bring in a modified Police Bill , but he was assailed bv such a storm of opposition and remonstrance , and met ¦ with , no support whatever , that ho withdrew the motion .

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      THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AT SYDENHAM . On Monday the Society of Arts celebrated its hundredth birthday by a banquet at the Crystal Palace , invited thereto by the Directors , who look upon the Palace as the child of the Society of Arts . There was a goodly gathering . The Duke of Newcastle , promised but failed to preside ; and Earl Granville , now a Cabinet Minister with leisure td cultivate popular applause , took his place . There was , also , a sort of fitness in the arrangements . The cross tables were so arranged that in a great degree the company was classified , the artists sitting at one , with Sir Charles Eastlake as vice-president ; the men of science at another , with Dr . Forbes Royle at their

      head ; the engineers at a third , under Mr . Robert Stephenson ; the men of commerce supporting Mr . William Brown , of Liverpool ; the manufacturers , headed by Mr . Thomas De la Rue ; the educationists , presided over by the Dean of Hereford ; the representatives of the mechanics' and literary institutions in union with the society grouped round Mr . E . Baines , of Leeds . At the centre table sat Dr . Booth and the members of the council . The chairman , Mr . Harry Chester , vas placed on the left of Earl Granville , at the principal table , and the ILorA Mayor on his right . There were also seated the directors of the Crystal Palace Company , the foreign commissioners who have come over to attend the

      educational exhibition of the society , and a number of other distinguished guests . Among other guests were Lord Mahon , the Earl of Harrowby , Lord Ebrington , Mr . Slaney , Mr . Barnard of Connecticut , Mr . W . J . Fox , M . P ., Colonel Sabine , Sir Charles Trevelyan , Mr . Charles Knight , the Mayors of Derby and Oxford , Mr . Peto , M . P ., and General Thomas—a varied throng . After dinner , of course , there was speaking ; . but it was not of the most striking kind . Mr . Harry Chester proposed the Crystal Palace and Mr . Laing , and Mr . Laing replied ; making , among other observations , some remarks on . the educational uses of the Crystal Palace :

      " I am not disposed to underrate the educational advancement to \> e made in such scenes , where we are surrounded by the sight of all the most charming in nature and the most excelling in art . For the general diffusion of education , however , among the masses of , the people , we must trust to the operation of associations such as this , and to men who come up like those whom I see around me representing them . If we were to attempt to take into our hands the ferula of the schoolmaster , and say to the million what we think they should particularly attend to , 1 believe that we would most assuredly not advance , but render ourselves ridiculous . If , on the other hand , gentlemen like those whom I see around me will take the matter in hand and organise it , then a great deal of good mny result to education . "

      Earl Granville proposed " the Society of Arts , " and in doing so made a pleasant speech , on the uses of the Exhibition of' 51 and that of next year at Paris , and on the province ' of the society . He congratulated them on what has been done . " But , " he continued , " when I have said this , so far from being proud of the progress we have made , I feel that there is a lamentable deficiency when we compare the state of education with the power and resources of this great nation . Plans have been suggesLud—many of which , I believe , would work very well it all persons would combine in carrying them out—but it is useless either for Government or any other body of men to force down conscientious objections to any particular plan when those conscientious objections are founded © u political and religious feelings . I think we must

      for the moment , and only for the moment , be satisfied with pushing education through every possiblo avenue that wo can find for it . Now , I think that tlio Society of Arts , in their forthcoming exhibition , are likely to bo most useful for this purpose . 1 his socioty numbers among its members somo of the moat distinguished men in every lino of life that wo have in this country , and yet I do not value the socioty so highly for having pushed any particular brunch of science , as on account of its universality mid its versatility in slmping itself to the wants and feelings of the present age . ( Cheers . ) . . . . . Seeing Uio Lord Mayor here as the representative of the fine old historic corporation of the city of London—( laughter and cheers ' )—I cannot hclpioniembering that that corporation , with winch wo have ho many historic recollections , mid which on a memorable- occasion stood forward ns tho defender of the liberties of the country , in 1851 betook itself to foroign travel , a part of its education which had been much neglected inita oarlv voars . ( Raneioed laiuihtcr . }

      I cannot but think that all theso difforciit incidents—some more and some less—have led to that good feeling , that removal of prejudices which formerly existed beiwoun tho two countries , and have lori tho jjcoiifoof Loth nut ions unummotutly to support their respective ( jovornincnla through a most dilUcull and protmoteil political negotiation . And 1 think soino small influence of ilio sumo sort , may have boen uxortod in producing that cordial IV-oliug \> hioli cxista batweon the combined mniiea and tho fleets of tho two nivtiontf , which lmvo exhibited nothing but tlie most goucrout ) rivalry and imxicty to bu diatinguialioU in company with ouch other , in defence of lvliut , wo nmlthoy consider the junl rights of civilisution and the interests of Kurope . To such mi extent is this filling carried . Unit whontlio French sailor wisluiH to compliment tho English sailor , not being able to find words to oxpioss liiuisult' us ho could wish in our liuigungo . lio Hliips him on tlio buck , and crii-a —• ' Hravo , Juckoy . " ( Loud Ittttfl / iter . " ) Mr . diaries Knight , Sir Charles Katjtlakc , Mr . K BahicB , mid Lord Million spoke on tho occasion . M .

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      Government is much more ' au Jait at introducing measures than in passing them , I think it unlikelv that your representative will be called upon to exercise his judgment on the details of a reformed bill during the ^ existence of the present Parliament . As ' Free Trade' and unrestricted competition are now the life and soul of our financial and commercial legislation , I shall support , whenever an opportunity offers , all measures likely to give still greater effect to a policy which has already exercised so beneficial an influence upon tlio interests of all classes , by developing the resources—stimulating tho industry—extending tho commerce—and increasing the wonlth of this great . country . " As the war , in which wo nro unfortunately engaged , is

      ELECTION" MATTERS . In anticipation of the . ' corning writs for the peccant boroughs , addresses are being issued by candidates . Mr . Auchmuty Glover proposes to represent Canterbury . In the course of his address he says : — " My political principles being those of a Liberal Conservative , who regards popular progress without alarm , when seasoned and restrained by tbe Conservative spirit of our monarchical institutions , I am disposed to support any wellconsidered measure of Parliamentary Reform , calculated , ia my opinion , to extend the franchise more generally , and diffuse it more equally amongst the people , without reference to the conflicting interests of either town or country , and recognising property and education as the qualifications necessary for possessing it . But as her Majesty ' s present

      naturally a subject which commands much popular attention , it is but fair that you should bo informed what my opinions are with reference to it . I believe that a little more firmness and decision , judiciously and toinperatoly displayed on the part of the Government at tho commencement of differences between Hussiu and Turkey , might havo altogether averted tho necessity of that war ; but now that wo are involved in it , I consider it the duty of every Englishman to sec tlmt it is conducted with , ability , promptitude , and vigour , with the hope of bringing it shortly to a termination , and securing a lasting and honourable pence , consistent with tho dignity of the empire , tho interest of our allies , mid which will sccuro the permanent tranquillity of Kurono . "

      Hull is looking nftur its old and well-tried representative , then Colonel , but now General , Perronot Thompson , as will be seen , from the following correspondence : — ( Copy . ) " Committwo ltooins , John-street , Hull . " Dour Sir , —A roport boin ^ current in Hull that you nro coming forward in tho Kofonn interest tit tho coining byoclcction , 1 am roijucstecl to attic you . on bohnlf of ' lho Pooplo ' a Association , whothor such i . i tlio fuct , niul If so , ifyouiira . coming forward in conjunction with Air . \ Vntaon or on independent grounds ?

      " 1 may inform you that tho l ' ooplu ' s Association is composed of a body of working men , who lmvo novor deviled their garments with cluotion impurity , and wore- organised after luu Into coiuininmoii , to nUunipl tho Hiapp _ ression of the disgraceful pructiocH Unit Hull I » uh generally witnosuod at Its coiitoslod I'lisc'tiiiiitt . Tho l ' oujilo'd Association consists of a mnnlxT of worhing-ineii , cluctovs nnd non-tlcctors , who tollovo that ( jomloinon ought to l > o returned for their principles worth , without nnj uxpuiiuo to tlK'Hisulvod in contesting the

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      Milne Edwards , the French . Commissioner to the Educational Exhibition , replied on behalf of his colleagues , thus referring to the Anglo-French Alliance" The two nations which in former ages caused so much blood to be shed uselessly , and led to the infliction of so much misery upon mankind , were now rivals no longer as slaughterers in the field of battle , but as the benefactors of the human race . ( Cheers . ') The word ' rivals' would not , however , correctly express his meaning . Rivalry was a term which seemed to imply something like jealousy—some wish to obtain exclusive possession or advantages ; while in this peaceful career of the two nations every conquest made by

      the one or the other would be a benefit to both . ( Cheers . ) In the work of civilisation England and France could be no rivals . ( Cheers . ) In history we could , find no period in which such successful and powerful efforts could have been made . Our great predecessors in civilisation—the Romans—had but a slight influence over mankind , compared with that actually in the hands of England and France . Their steamers , like the radii of the glory which crowns the two nations , were sweeping in all directions , carrying their example to the most distant shores . ( Cheers . ) Our predecessors , the Bomans , quailed and fell before the invading hordes of Scythian barbarians . England and France would in their time be more fortunate . ( Loud cheers . ) The Honourable H . Barnard , of Connecticut , also a commissioner , made a very appropriate point . " The early settlers of Connecticut , " he said , " were graduates in the grammar schools and universities of this country , and it was to them that they owed it that they had inscribed on the laws of the state the simple provision—and if ever there was to be a monument erected with an inscription upon it to the State of Connecticut , he trusted it would be the words of that law—it was an injunction on the authorities of the towns that they should not allow of so much barbarism to exist in the midst of this State as that of a single child who was unable to read the Holy Word of God and the good laws of his country . ( Cheers . ) He trusted he would be permitted to say that there were many of the public men of the State with . wJiich he was connected who had had much experience of public life , who stated that in the course of fifty years they had never seen or met with a single native-born citizen . of Connecticut who could not write his name or read the laws of his country . ( Cheers . ) Other toasts were drunk , aud the evening closed . The Duke of Newcastle was absent because his youngest son set sail that day for the Baltic in the Dauntless .

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      THE REVENUE . No . I . —An Absteact of the Net Produce of tub Revenub of Gbeat Britain , in the Yeabs and Quarters ended July 5 , 1853 , and July 5 , 1854 SHOWING THE INCREASE OR DECREASE . THEREOF . Years ended July 5 .

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      1853 . 1854 . Increase . Decrease . £ £ £ £ Customs 18 , 954 , 362 18 , 503 , 838 ... 450 . 524 Excise 13 , 737 , 599 13 , 802 , 208 ... 435 , 336 Stamps 0 , 477 , 347 6 , 525 , 423 48 , 076 Taxes .. , 3 , 201 , 047 3 , 167 * 145 ... 33 , 902 Property Tax 5 , 589 , 079 6 , 024 , 244 435 , 165 Post Office 1 , 066 , 000 1 , 232 , 000 166 , 000 Crown Lands 392 , 888 . 260 , 000 ... 132 , 888 Miscellaneous ... 159 , 862 132 , 895 ... 26 , 967 Tot . Ord . Revenue 49 , 578 , 184 ' , 147 . 808 ! 649 , 241 j 1 , 079 , 617 Imprest and other ! Honeys ' ... I 758 , 789 817 , 266 58 , 477 Repayments of Advances ' 1 , 322 , 469 j 1 , 219 , 990 ... 102 , 470 Total Income 51 , 659 , 442 51 , 185 , 037 ! 707 , 718 I 1 , 182 , 087 Deduct Increase 707 , 718 Decrease on the Year 474 , 369 Quarters ended July 5 .

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      1853 . 1854- j Increase . Decrease „ * & £ £ ~~ £ Customs 4 . , 337 4 , 575 , 843 ... 307 , 494 Excise 3 , 795 , 617 3 , 624 , 008 ... 173 , 609 StampB 1 , 675 , 148 1 , 705 , 633 30 , 485 Taxes 1 . , 483 i 1 , 435 , 027 ... 74 , 556 Property Tax 1 , 053 . 027 ' 1 . , 594 48 , 567 Post Office 251 , 000 i 379 , 000 128 , 000 Crown Lands .. > ... 200 , 888 I 05 , 000 ... 135 , 888 miscellaneous ... 90 , 537 fi 5 , 8 S 8 ... 3-1 , 619 Tot . Ord . Revenue 13 , 520 , 037 12 , 942 , 893 207 , 052 784 . Imprest andother Moneys 256 , 759 139 , 710 ... 117 , 043 Repayments of Advances 424 , 573 305 . S 71 ... 118 , 602 Total Income 14 , 201 , 369 13 , 388 , 380 207 , 052 1 , 010 , 841 Deduct Increases 207 , 052 Decrease on tho Quarter 812 , 789 Ho . II . —The Income and Ciuegb of the Consolidated Fund , in the Quauteks ended July 5 , 1853 , and July 5 . 1854 . Quarters ended July 5 . INCOME .

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      1853 . ' 1 S 04 . I ~ £ "JC TW 4 , » G 2 , 1 > 24 4 , 151 ) 7 , 802 -bxoiso I 3 ttf 04 , <) 41 i 3 , 033 , 71 ) 1 ) £ & " 1 1 , 075 . 148 1 , 705 , 033 & £ * , i--::::::::::::::: ; :::::::::::: ; ::::::: ! : SSS iJXffi & £ &r :: ; : ; :::::: ; :::::::: ;; ::: ; ::::::::: ; s&S "SB Miscellaneous iK )( f ); J 7 M 888 Imprest and othor Moneys . « i 141 34713 Produce of tho Salo of Old Stores 105 018 105 003 Repayments of Advances 424 , 573 ; iO 5 , i ) 7 l To caah l > rou Bllt from Ireland to bo " ^* " 1 Wf > ° applied to pay off Dencioncy Hills ..., 300 , 000 500 , 000 14 , 529 , 380 13 , 020 . 330 Cn \ UGE .

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      1853 . 1854 . Permanent Debt n 721 •»¦« mui ' i noa Terminable Annuities ! " tff tvn ffinn Intorobt on Hxohequor BUIh ibmuia ' ui ' 71 ' ™ moot tho Charge on tho Couuolldutocl Fund , [<¦ , H 1 ft 1 Kftiffi "¦ ¦ ¦ :::: » ::::::::::::::: «» . iS ffiS ForAdvano « M : jr ) tt ' R 2 ! l »«» ««« * or Advances »»» , 027 a 10 , 401 'rh ^ aSr ^ i 'P H , 3 rt . l , 7 TiT 7 . . 7 M ) Aho Burpliu , 0 , 104 . 003 0 , lU , aai 14 , 52 t > , 8 B 0 13 , 1 ) 20 , 380

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      July 8 , 1854 . ] THE LEADER . 629

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    • Leader (1850-1860), July 8, 1854, page 629, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2046/page/5/