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P' '' -J-j'i^ -^ i;!i.':J , »(,'! ■; 1 ah.ri'iii ■., c. ^; Tiili i> ; •' ■', ' ■■ t ' ' AND •■'•■■ - FRIEND OP MAN. ".VEL DESPER^.XDU.M." No. 1] MONTREAL, TENTH MONTH, OCTOBER 13, 1830. [Vol.1. JoiKPH Lascasteiis Introduetory .Address to the Public, on Pitblishmg the First J^umbei irfthe Gazette of Education, and Fmend of Man. ' MoHTEEAi, 10th Mohth, 13th, 1830. In appealing to your support, for this under- 'aking — In soliciting your countenance, ciwtora and propi iety aliko^ require an esplicit declara- ♦ion of the principles on which I inland tu con- 'luct this Publication ;— ol the great objects to be comprised iii its pages and of the reasons which render it worthy of the honourable patronage al- ready received, and of that which I still seek in order to ensure its success. The public are well aware, that tlie individual who now addresses them, is the inventor and foumler of the Royal Lancaalerian System of Ed- ucation, and what they have heard of him for thi'ty years, they still find hira, pursuing the same objects, with persevering undaunted step and with his eye fixed, on all that can advance and improve the cause of Education — Educa- tion.has ever been the first object of the morning of his day — the public witness the same to be the InRt and sols pursuit and consolation of the even- ing of his professional life. * That wliich haa been the public object and delight of his whole axistence, is n^tural!y to constitute the subject of his present Publication, ■ —Education.— Eilutalion without pi uselytlsm.— Philanthropic Institutions,— Scientific Improve- mpnU,— and nil intentions and objects, vrhick • can tend to exalt the mind— or oivilir,e asd im- prove tlie condition of men, will be embraced, as far as the public support, may all-w, within the limits 6f this publication ; but the spirit of party politics, of any kind eannOt mingle with its con- tents. The work will occasionally embrace the Biography of individuals, whose lives have becii a boon to humanity. — Ollnstitutions which have arisen at various periods of time, to ameliorate the condition of the world, — and of inventions — which have made a silent bciiificent and moral revolution in the condition of men and nations These objects need only to be slated, to meet approbation, and it is hoped support; but if.it should be asked, ' on what grounds docs the au- thor rest — Ais peculiar clair.is for public coun- tenance.' His reply is. The experienc.e — the practical and thuwetio knowledge of ^n tntirt professional career — and if this is not a qualifica- tion on which a man may a.'isume, that he has a ability to enter upon and discusa public profes- sional subjects after 35 years experience, then ; the compass of human existence may bo too small to allow of such an appropriate attainment in ary man. — As ample testimonials of the highest honor and character, will be adduced to the cxcellenco of the Royal Laucasterian System, as counten- anced by three succeeding Kings of England, Lis own Btaiemeuts are at present dispersed with, as needless in this introduction.7— Ojo that system, as well, as irdepcndent of that system, J. Lan- caster has made such improvements, as are likely TiheiicvL-r ha sh;ill fully citifcody them with it vl* ,1 .■ ! I 'I i 1 J «t. ., 'y. ,Mii ^Kf &^: GAZtlTE OF rrtfCATlON in tLerovfV.th il» work in on» I nlf or rn« fourtl oi tlio cntnmuD tim«, nnd, conttqucntl}— at u) ulli iiitto Euving,— ot a lai^ purtiiiu of the rx- " Can « Nation be botn in a day" .' ."# to Eft- wa'on Joia;ili < aiic itittcr, hnprt- hit i» mnlcriiil- ly ptflrn'fidi to nnswor— Menulty or tompuru- Uvtily, nnd «c to time '• It can " Nenr 33 vvnm — i bnvo now been pet«niiRlly engaged in Educaiiun, or actively tfu\«lling to piotiiote ita exti^nslon. Time iind (Xperiiintc bus tlUlgllt U)0, .IjUt AU. luVCATION iaSt'TlsiTI I FANCY, ulluuiiigdiio iiuiritto every pre ioui practicul step, that buH been }0l tal en. It is in cnnrnquuntK of thia beliKf, that\Nill)uut undtrval- °uin;{— my prstbuoceHnful drinnnstraliiini), I have ¥een vvilliugto practice Tcaciiing at pii,\on~ ub ■ le>itner, and am now iintuniisiitid iit tlio tliinga vh'tli li.ive Leon ovtirlnoltud, — and froni tlicit great Biruplicity,— have btu'n innsi'Jorod ol no Viilue, un'ii whicb now nfi'ord me, «oIid hopes 1 1 future gooU for Man — li'.m thimkful to the Fath- er and louTuain ot n!l intHliigeiicc and wrsdoui, that I have bticti niado v.illit.o il.iuugh a sericti of eingulnr di^pcr.»atii:iiR— to bigin antw,— !o bring all uiy iccoiicctiuns and thcoty to the tetttcfo pcriniont, a ^utol:d time. In so doiiv 1 have reiiHon to hope froni cxperiinuntal reaul>, that tl;e ISarricr and partition waHs of EiibyUni- en coi;fu^i<)n may be bioken down, bctween'nien ' rod eaiiuns. That tLe atlainuient of any Inn- gtiiij-e may beccme ciisy,— tl;at tho Portals cl Civilization and •''tienco mny be rendircd of frie iiccc;:s tn the world I— iliat Cabds coninsion may end In one irpeoch, buing itttainable by all intni— that the wimic earth rjay l.'Oconiu a sublime tem- ple of kr'.o.vlL'dgB and pean', and the aniplr (loracoftho whole heaven re-el aM nutitms. Thougli I have succeeded, as fiir as timo nn. j'tipi'tiintni Lli(.ist.diasni i» moderated h} time and prudence, l.iol.ing t:)an Eternal Home. 1 hankful iu;Icc(l that, tLct, is a bouic where :hnuiiindi of the ildldrf n of try care mny rl* joi^e to meet tlivir faihrr— I thank God-' that though it niR) be In's pleasure, that my ahcda shall not bo long in this world,— I ran look rour.d on th« children of all nations and feel giaii'ful to Him, for tho 1 1 pn that il my life ia ' prolonged only a few months. I almll not leave the wcrhJ, — without leaving an ample legncy— a riuli blessit'ig for every lisping iiifject wcilhy of t ehrisiians aim or a pat'iots pursuit -an object worth times fir^it, and worthy (if lifoH last and best exertions. I (anin>l w'ti'i propriety, publish r.n cspcii- racnt, III a serids of eKpeiiinonts, which arc not jot fully mamrid, aiid which every day ia b^hig- ing to pieatcr f eifetticn; iiercr.nl iiiity oec, nay what the definite nature of iho-ie e perimeiiti' arc, till denionstraiion has Kilmced every ohjee- tion, and obviated every dlfllruliy in my own uiind. The resul s however I eirg publiciii A, will prepare the public mind hereader to enter into details — Duiails founded on invincible facta aiid simple experiments, vvliicb conccin every partmr &mily, end r-chool, in the wmld-but more especially in the British I'ominions. To dci justice to the patrons gf tho i5ysium, ia a matter of public duty, to dt/end it from the at- tacks and misrepresentations of intcieBted or deluded cneinics in a pro, er spirit, is olso, my firm' intention. Miuh of t!ic pvrtcnt number will be otcupird (vitb original nnetdutes, of the King* of England, whnweie itd ffionds— nor will «'OiUiy <>f > t - an (ibject luit and belt en cspoii- liicli nro not lay ia b^-hig- in iiy ((EC, e ' pttrinieiita' rvory ()l;jc(}- in my own [ [iiblicJii d, llor ti) enter incible fiicta Dccin every wot Id- but liont. Syatuin, ia a i-om ilio nt- tci'CBted or i:i olao, my I;e otcupird of Cnglund, uble DukcB' niiiiyutliera dune to the i&(! merit ua tiic liritiah (.iul.'y Low iilustry and imniedinlo }su I distin- ion without t ia the du- iatiao Alin iicli lie be AXD FRir^D TO MAW.*-'' ltMr<(, on ibemindi of hia children, and pi.pilaor Lia own fnith, not impoaiug th(;m ' wltli cduc.ilioii, hta been free utiJ cluiir of tl:is impiaition, for n dozen JifTereiit crcgda, wpuiil not hi.vo bi-«n t;u!- fi>;iuQt fur children in eomu a<'.|ioo'if — to nvoiil thi* coiifuiion nnd contradiction, I have.eycr con- fined my lino of itiidon to tlio accrvii inxl, willi- outnotsorr«mmf)iit: I h!i\o Loon ti» ntiean^ of o of Kdiirntioii— I have nlwnys rnprobnted that ftir- rnins(.ti cd pdnciplo whicJi rei:d*ii°>* uoiif rniit} thu prire of iileinvntiiry iualructiun, aiid la- ment tl(at tiay n(»o, moanly availing thcmselvos of human povurty, should nmhe tita cuuf ciunco of a tender f^tthar, a cruet aacrifico in the pciaoii of hia beloved child. I never wish to be kc- vere on unihtentionnlorrorB;— but whctu tiiia ix a syatematio (icfiign, il reminda m« of th«) wor- ahlpfm of Hc.ithen diiys, who rnndo i hildr. n pnfs thriiugli the fim to their Idol-Goi^-MoJodh. \\ hoii theliinguuge ia't'onform, orrpmait) lindir the nurse of ignnrance," I larncnt thu condition Of the sufTbriT, I lanient and pity tho worse condi- tion of ihv (ippressor. On those liboial princi- ples tho F.duc«tion of Canadn will be treated, and miiasurcs fi>r its adviinccnttmt proposed. — Roligiiiu.< di'drinia. must bo iefl to Parcnln, nd MinixtLMS i)f eviiry donoiriinalion Tho piinci plo on whi( Il Ooorgo tho I bird fioit piitj-pnizi-d nio, was ono tlr.it U-fl to cvury t\iient ap^ Min- i^tter thia duty, ei us to involve ?;;« in na lopou- »'ii:Uy\vl\.\iavo(, Inar'ng.tiiB.diirecont parties, " as fiir na 1 wna toncevnud to scttla the niiiltpr ns tiiry ploaacd,— miliums;. i< timlrpet apd dttd, not "''"•'• '//; , ■: 1^' '. Vet let mo niit bfi supposed; to ho a ^.nti^Jdln!^- rian in my own Uoligious priDciplea, becse huppy ends wbiih I haviiaU' ways found them rciuly to approve luul thctinh. It iri, to the patiiot, the (inctH of tho Piitijh Empiio— that J em no h.ngur in a distant hind of miunight daikrefs, t! o very tmpiie of mental death. I rgnin olltr tny lieait," my time, my talents, my test scrvitts on i!.e al- tar of my cctiniry, ri:« tiie homicb of ns KING, roR THK 01 oRv or its Ct)D 1 am> ri^^ THK cgo,i» or ITS CIIILDRI.N. JOSI PIM,AKQA&TJ.a -: ,i H . -.iisipiioi/ — '■'rr-''^> 1^4i .".5i.3'J.> Griginnl Aarrt'uf s if Kiiij Gn^rgr tJic, 'Uiirdjy Jtivipk LitiKntn-, P vndrr of (hi: Rmjat Lon K^tirian Sifihm of 'I'hnt onn iracl'pr ohly, sfioiftirjilj'W'^tJS ofFVFfrm cfi»;liiii((l with itidn.-lry ; becK.- parit/el ioii.Miii(t liiiiK'ted-^ of youth in eli'iieiitiiry knowlt'.'lgr, scfiiied ( iily a lew yer.rs Hgo, a ! Its.-i!i.i/ (iir bcjntid tiiC ca»» c'.ilaliim of rvrty tiient! ol n.iiii. That the invttitor Fl;oii!d find hi.'« invention, o|Tfat«' by ils dni ci ttr lio:-, t(» ruij^c him I p it jniiipr«ii;i= Bi d I ( n iirihle coiif-tt'llii- tiiiii of fritnds; \vi >: a itr.tuin! eflttt o»" irrcfirni rvidtiice "ii hpiievoleiit bear's. KinjrGforpe li.e'FI'.ird, pfi^estcd (celiiigs deeply riiprgtd, with ttTiy thing:, that C'liid t< luj to prnn ote .lie Iiajpiurps or improvui < nf r,f Britain; siid thfrcfore it was no wciide!, that an invention ca- pable of producincr fo ninch got d, :*l,oiiId create for its tiiitlor a ready pnfiportto the notice of f iVcb a King ; l.jr G; orge the Tliird, never /.';/r' (wHfi'li/ allowed any man capable of dcitig niiych good, lo es- cape from thia woiid, uuLunourcd by h'u, '^S' ^ r'At*:i%i: m' jiotoATiON notice), or nnsupportcid hf his fricntUliip, or unpatronized by his name, if patronage could be of (ervicu. . Some few collaieral circumstances, re- quire notice, in order to place the subject of this detail in its clearest light ; but the main object of this original statement, is to do honor to tho memory of tb« deceas- c«f Monarch, by reciting facts. These facts are of a nature that will etnbalm in the recollection of the nations children the reincinbranec of a King, and of a King's Son, who delighted to employ liigh rank, influence and example, to pro- mote the progress of genuine invention aiid discovery. Their ende».vours to strengthen and cherish the principles of rrivilization and benevolence, have necn such, that they must occupy not only their regular and honourable place in the cai- andcr of Englands Kings; but also, fill more than one grand niche in the temple of humanity. Summoned by his fiat to vhom all things bow, they have left be- hind them the memory and the fruit of certain bltssirigs ivhich brighten on re- membrance with a j feeling of heart, ex- celling that of all ferjner Monarchs, who ]iv4 in human admiration aixd rcraem- brance. Il ie a theory in the policy of Britain '.'that the King can do no wrong," (or tb« respoqsibility lies with his Ministers. — But by some kind of fallacy in the human race, men often reason, as if Monarchs firoin their birth, shpuld \x3 -expected to possess a certain enperiority of moral ca- pacity, a certain degree of exemption fropti huipan infirmity, which never fell to the lot of any other class of mankind. Tho brightest characters that ever honoured. tbpir own crowns by tj)eir admirable con- duct, wer^ all born and matured with all the ills that mind and " flesh is heir to" — all had to pass through a multitude of pro- bationary exercises, before their moral or mental attainments, proved that they were fitted to shine as lights before men. Wh^n we contemplate the actions of Prinpes, it should be with a wise recollection of our own nature, and its infirmities, fpr when occupied in such considerations, tlie wis- est of subjects, as well as the best of kings, need to renicmbet that th<«y are *' but men." There is a peculiar disadvantage in the situation of Princes. It is so liard and diflicult for truth to reach them, that they have neither the same chance of the best information, nor ot hearing disintereIc *o many de.icenihii^, il'iMi coi^le^cenliu^ nods, titat the Coiouel thought tlieni un ha|y atieetiQii — all iiro»e llml n «upe- lior direclion was (hen alltiiding the steps of a man. who came not beldrc the King for Lit own self interest. '• Permit O Kins '.--one of thy most fdth* ful suhjict*, to otTer his rtini-ere wishes for thy ue»i welfare and preservalion. — iVitiy that Divine 11 III 1 w>.i ii hilh been with ihee from thy ynuih up, nil now, and k'pt thee thrnuKh many ileep triaU and httliclioiia, he a- boiit iliy hfiiiHe, tliltili!y stole down I ii cheeks in rpii' k «u.;ce»si;in : — ilnm:' hi... moio honour than any pearls h'' ever woie The address heini; ended, the Kiiij; put on his hat, and replied, Mr. Lancaster, I like the (i'lakers best of any body, next lo my . own church. ■' \ hitelj saw a t^uakcr that had eaie of a Itr^-e Insiiluii'/ii (Boidie, in Han.psliire,) and wis doiii-j much good. I will ml be j'ersonal anil mention naines ; but I knew a parii -ular casp ; a boy was so wild tlial it seemed as if no (tody eoi Id (ami? him. His Father «as recommendfd (o siivl him to a Quaker's School, as the only mode of cure, he tlid so, and it cuicd hiin efleciu- ally." " Mr. Lancaster, I like Kduca(io»i very much, it is a very good thing, and I uish you all possitde succe«." On s :iyin:i (his, he mounted hi^ hor»e, nnd when about to ride away (nnied round, and with all (hat (olitentss which distinguishes his Fandly, in a most endnent manner, rnndi , a farewell mntioo wi:h his hat and hand, I wilich bcisroke Ihe kindest feeling of a FatU- ' er, N Geiilleni-in. tmd a King. Duiing the ride, (he Kin^ conversed with. General Haiciurt, on tiie plaimf insdnction ; and still tiiore highly pleased and deeply in-' (erested with the subject, when he relumed, he gave the Queen an account of all (hat had' passed, and inleiested her tiiind nenrlyav much as his own. At dinner, at St. Lernards, thHt day Gen, H»rcourt said, " well,Mr. Lancaster, ^oi^. ^s^s^m AND FRIEND OF MAN. 1 'I miidr our (;not1 oKI King fheA team to dny, ltutl.ru s ninch |ilrHic*l." It HMs (he Kiii'i liini^rir wl o li«d rrrom nieiiilcd ill" Miltl boy i>n rK|rlliil IVoni ;i I'ublic School, The ScLool In wlaeb hr \\i\% urnt, MH« in t'le t iciiiity of Lomloii. . Tiie 'IVhi'Iiit knew .lidt tiic lioy wh» Sfiit on (lie Kin^i'H rrconimeiiilHlinti ; liiit coulil not imH- ginf tb«* CMUfp. The boy imd alw tyi* been lirouiibt U)> wi h more care /md rrsi rrt for ti.e iiHnii> ot llic Kiiitr. liiHii for llu' Head 'I'li* tor ol"a Pulilic Scbonl, iind be knew by whom liP was h'Coniii|Piidi'd, he iprbai'it IVaird, thxt, thiit rerominendHfion, mi lit be extend- ed to nwikp iii^ii wettr » jidineMi. itnt\ liToud- bniiimed hiiil. if hi* did not conrnrtn to )>ood behavior. So liowrver, il hitned out, tl;at he «an e(^'>cii\ely " cured," and at the tinu>, the liifl orthis ihe Tailier ofhit people, oH'ering to .Joseph Lane i«ter. n cart- b'tmche for the wide ex- tended inslruclioii «f tlie nations rlildren. " Mr. Limenster, I will do any thing you "p'en^e, to | roiiiole it. and wml.iiisf " 'bat ev- '•ei V I oor child in bis ikii.ii ions.inigl • be a- " ble to lead bio Bible." For tlii-i audience was in n few months fol- lowed by another, of a niiich more inieiestinjr and defai'cd character, that also was at the Kinj's o«n desiir, and by hi* S| eeiai com- mand. Tlicn, in hisownTPalace. he tiave to Josepii Lancas'er sncii a reception, ouch a welcoir.e, that it seemed impossible, for man to behave uiore nobly to man. At this Nubseijuent meetinjr, which was piven in presence of the Queen ard all the IVincessis. The Kin^ sent for the Duke of Kent, iind the Queen and hi iself introduced hiiii widi " K Iward : Here is Mr. i.amas- ter," The Duke wa» in the loom on'y for a few minute?, and only as a liMener. A Fa2C w H then di^^i atcbed in tl eir names to i'.irodnce him to the Duke of Cumberland, who cheeifully accedeil to the vishes oi' bis lloyal Paien's, in Joinina with their piiicju- aae, and often shewed him greut |.ersonal kindness afterwards. This important interview cannot now be detailed, for want of time, on some future oc- casion, if the present Msny to do public ser- vice meets with sufticii nt encoiiia>riiient. it miiy be ^nt-n at len^ilh- But it led toothers, I the heir it| | atcnt, since the late Kinn Geor.,« llie Foiir'.h, which claiiiis our mi.ra immedi- ate altctiUon. Ertriiet frcm a Pun by L-iuie Dritii 'o-i, tslf, •» the Roy il fMncattcrian Syttrm of nduca'.ion. Syntoni of (lotiius ; whiisn efloct Kiibliino Heeins 10 enligliten witliout aid iif time I ' lillfp that vast Miftinc's niiglily spcrcl and pownr, Wliii'h ttntiips the coin by niyrincii* in mi hour ! I'lie giiiluluss (.bil 'reirthat wu ran{E;e.d hcliold, Ah piirfl nnil diiclilo too at virjin gold j I'neh like llio coin sli:dl talic tlicrttamnitiiprrsRcd, And atcrlh'g hr. t A s Muiuirch in I i.i ' rni I ; That I'alriiit Moiiiirch by whose piims bunil, 'I'liey rise the Btroiigtii and IVcc Rure of the Land. luHtruction, heiidliiji o'er tliy groups proclaihi The SoliooU firsi patron here eticli Uoyal Noiiio ! And ns the littlo listeners" lift tbeir tyes. Grave on their linirts. vvlm bade ibe. fiibiie rise ; With cliarisliud kncw'edgo, gralefu' love inst 11 "f lit) riames of Hkiiforh and of S(imi.rvii.i.k,.* » Two Nibleinen— who neted n of every Member of ilie lloynl Fan.i'y. « spe- cially Ihe Piince" (if Wales, to the System thus patronized by tbeii- King and Father. At that time, 1 became acquainted wi'b one of the Kinj^'s confidential private friends, who .soon af er 'iitioducc;ht, science and discovery. Could we personify the aris and sciences; the power iind spirit of high enterprize, un- der proper representations each might claim the rnonaiclis Ibr their own clKimpions on earth. By them Geography lias extended her do- minions ; for them navigHtion and discovery have encompassed the Globe ; under them the powerofmcchanics has been employed and en- abled the British Nation to clothe a world. In their time ; the labour of a part only of the population, has been rendered by machinery equal to that of ei^ht-hundred millions of men ; but, last though not' least ; the high honor of these King's of men, has been that f hey were patrons of Education, and friends of tne poor above all that preceded them, in in the History either of our own or any oth- er nation. In these kingly respects to them then all other characters, however high, no- ble, benevolent, or excellent give place, and while grateful truth raises the unflattering trophies of honorable transactions to their memories. The present and future races of men shall crown their names with unfading wreathes of true glory. Some years after the interview at Devon- shire bouse, the Prince of Wales became Regent of the Kingdom. I had placed the nttairs of my Institution in the hands of sev- eral j>er9ons acting as my Trustees, and har* ing all their transactions conducted solely in my name, and on my behalf. At that time it became a matter of consideration, and con-^ tinued so before the Prince became Regrent, and with the full knowledge of those profess- ed friends, I petitioned the City of London, for land, on which to erect a new building ; this was generously granted. It then hc' came an object to obtain the sanction and support of the Prince Regent. Time will not now allow of detailing all the preliminary measures Which I individually took in my own name. But at last, in consequence of personal exertions and interest alone, the whole series of interesting events ended, in a waim hearted public and personal com- Climent, in the sailor like fashion, " from the eart to the heart addressed" by the present King William 4th, then Duke of Clarence, and a speedy appointment to wait upon the Prince Regent at Carlton House." The Prince understanding that I wished to present a petitition to him, appointed a time for that ))urpose, of which 1 was specially apprized by letter. On sending in my card to Col. McMahon, at the time fixed, I was instantly shevi'n into a room where I soon found it was the design of the Prince Regent, to do me the highest honor he could, by receiving me publicly, in his Royal Robes, at the head of his Minis- ters and the Cabinet Council of the Kingdom. It was council day, and I had not long been in the palace, before the Uecorder of Lon- don, came into the same state room, wait- ing the call for council. In the midst of Carlton House palace was then one of the fin- est stair cases in the world. To this spot I was conducted and told by my guide, " Sir you will wait till the Prince Regent comes down,'to goto thr. Council, then you will take off your hat, kneel on one knee and present your petition." These regulations were such as my conscience could not conform to; and I replied, " this is more than I can do, my Re- ligious principles do not permit me to take off my hat. I have been received before bv the Prince at Devonshire house, and he did not require it, nor yet did the King at Wind- sor, and as to hieelinrr, it is an act of hom- age to my God, and I cannot kneel to any man alive." Sir, said the gentleman in at- tendance, " stay here awhile, and I will briii;; you word what you are to do." i waited for his answer, but tlie path of duty was plain. If I had been required to do any act of hom- age or worship, (due omly to my God,) even to my revered and honored prince. I must haive made patronage give place toconscience, and i ees, and htv^ ted soleij in At that limn ion, and con* »ine Regent, hose profess- or London, iw building; It then be- ianction and Time will ! preliminary took in my isequence of t alone, the ents ended, ersonal com- n, " from the ' the present af Clarence, ait upon the 1 1 ^vished to inted a tia:e as specially . McMahon, y shevi'n into IS the design : the highesl publicly, in )f his Minis- he Kingdom, lot long been fi'der of Lon- room, wait- he midst of me of the fin- 'o this spot I guide, "Sir iegent comes 'ou will take and present IS were such )rm to; and I I do, my Ke- : me to take ed before by , and he did ing at Wind- act of honi- kneel to any ieman in at- d I will briit;; I waited fui y was plain. act of horn- God,) even to I must h&« e iscience, ami AND Fit TEN n 01' .^fAN. in the questionof duty to my God, or kneeling to my Prime, 1 slioulil liHve left the Paliice, in oD?dienee and lir)ii!,i:^e to the King of Kin^s. Aflcr w.iiting a little tini« t-vi-ry le»l- ipg of suspoiice and concern Wiis hnshcd, by the attendant rcluniinw wilh the t'rinic Ue- genls command, " Sir you arc only to do what you pleaue, iiiul wliiit you ii.sually do, and nothing else." Thus again jiroving the kind conccvn of Princes of the Haiiovciian Race, ''who kiiov.' the value of a tciuliu" conscience, and wish not to o|)i»ross il." Men whose caprice, promjtts them to cavil at any thii'i.x they think Kiiiijly ; many account such, condescension nothing — but they may n.'.^t assured, lliat with every man who knows, what a tenilor mind feels on Ueligioiis sciuj,li-s, such con- duct is both endearing and honoi-iible in Prin- ces whose actions s|ieak home to the hcai't, so nobly tliat they cannot be mistaken. Soon al'; .r this tlio I'rince llegent came tlown the (ir;iiid Stair Case. His iine j)cr- 8i€it--lhe lloyiil Habiliments he wore — his mild and digniiied manner — his altendiiiits all in regular place in their liobcs as the Cabinet Council of a Mighty Uotdin, all m;ii!e this an overjjowpring audieiice ; ivhen SI) much r;nik, splendour and j)onip of Na- tional I'owcr and iJignily were united with the sympathising and geiillenian like fcchiig so recently exercised. In an inslanl the Council hallpd, for the Prince Kc^cnt stopped, and ailiressed me in these words, " Lanca.stcr, it is .some time since I saw yon. It was at Devonshire }Ious<*: I find you have !i:cn doing much zooti since, ami I am glad of il." 1 replied, ■(•.•iiatever good 1 have been doinjr, thy nanic, tl,y i''athcrs name, aiul tlie iianics of ai.i, Tiie Roy.il l''amiiy, have btcn iny iiasJSjjcris to usci'nhiess, lor my plans wouM h:ive hern (■.'/nc something, and must do more, anl a'ler all, at, best, we can only se- cond j'our good ii\leiitions more good (hiin any mun alive." Hail } stood aside the great guns of the Iioyal Ccorgp, I could not have bet-n more overpowered by the deafening sound of their j.udden broadi-ide, when in the full roar of its discharge. I could hardly then have felt more ovorpmvercd, than by this soft •■ music of speech," fit)ni the Prince UegCut. . iii'.hlyi'oliahcd and elegant nian- i^ hand antl-givitus to \vords t.'\c , you are doing The surprixc of this pcsonal condescen- sion, honor, and great compliment, combined \\\'i\ circumstances of time and ]ilace, left mc sHent iind e'ectrljlfd, for some seconds, and the necessity of ni;t keeping ihr; Prince and his cinr.pany waitir>f^, -.none. fr,r(cd a rcjily. 1 itrcscnti^d my t'. iiiions, \\ hj':h ^\cre drauMi up by )>iy«ell, imd not in tiic r.;;ir.e of .iiiy other ;:(:i -.in in the world, saying " liciC aie my Peti'.jjns." To which the Prince repli- ed, '••! will read thcjn, I wiil lio all you wisli." Here the audience closed, tlie Prince .-.nd Council proceeding, on my saying '• (jTiiciiiui I'nnce! Heaven Bless thee!"" 'I'he Petitions were answered in a few il« vs. and in a manner which still sduiwcd the niMStcr-piece of a gentleman in the con- duct of the Prince. Ti'.e King of England had publicly ac- knowledged my System as being '• fli}, Uiujal l.ancaslvriiin Hijslcin of EdacalUni." The Re- e;ent took anollier ^tcp, for acknowledging it in that character. I expected that a private reply would be given to my petitions ; ii) ny great surprize 1 found the Prince intended me a public an- swer. At this iuiiClure of time, it had recently been proposed to call a public meeting at the I'recmasons Tavern, London, of the i'Viends of the Roijiil L;v.:custeHuv tiijitr.w. of Juliu-iii'cii, Avho had never yet assembled on any occasion, and a'.terwards to have a pnb- lic. dinner, v.'ith a view of obtaining aid to the lunds oi'i.iij Institution. The Dnkcs o.'"Kent, Sussex, Ledf.jrd, and a number of the Nobiii- ly and Aieitibers of Parliament, hai' promised 10 ;vitend t!ie meeting, at my jicrsonal rcfpiest. \Vin. Adam, Chiincellor of the Duchy of Cornwall to the Prince Regent was depu- ted, on his behalf to ^ivc me Ids peison-d an- swer in this Public Isleeting of my Priends. His donations were 350 guineas, which was ji.'dd at my desire, to the Trustees of my In- stitution, actinir solely in my name, and on 111. *" my behali. As there were two meetings to beheld, one to iiear the Hejiort, the secoiifl for a Public Dinner, the Piince was pleased to apj.ear at liiitli. assemblies, by his agent and icpresen- tative. One of his Royal Brothers announ- cing Ihrd the i'liiiccs Chancellor had a mes- sage to comnmnica'e I'rom tlie Prince lie- gciit. \Vm. Adam tiien gave the [luMic answer (o my I'etilions, and among oli:er things, he stated that sucn was the imjires- sion made upon the mind of tiie Prince Re- gent, by i*lr. Lancasters interview with him at Carlton House, that the fii»nd-i oftite sys- tem might dcpciHl on himj that whciher as 10 CAZUTTE OF KCUCATION TVinTo of WHies, m Prince Regent, or in any other sitUHtion in which it might jileime Iiroviilence to place him, he would alwnys »e found ready to support Mr. Lancaster and his plans.'' But his kindness did not stop heic. He soon Imd, thoupjh, accidentally, nn opportu- nity of i)ersonatly enquiring into the slate of the concern. A friend of mine from Edinburgh, cnme up to London and paid nie h friendly visit. Aiy friend having seen all the curiosities and ^vpnders of London, was inclined to go down to Windsor, and see the Ca-tle there. I a- greedto accompany him, and we found, on our aiTival that the Prii^ce Regent, dined that daJ^ with the Queen, and was to return in the even- ing to London. M^ friend had the same na- tur;)l desire to see tlie Prince, that I had for- merly felt lo see the Kinj;. I placed my friend near myself, where the carriage was in wait- ing for ihe Prince, expecting lo see him when be came out of the Palace. There were fewer porsous there, than might have heen expect- ed. The Prince coming out with his brother, the Duke of Cumberland — both noticed roe with great kindness at the same moment — but the Prince coming up to me, with all the kindness Le could, and that was not small, placed his hand almost, but not quite, on my shoulder! and in the most pleasing manner said, *' Have I done all you wished." To which 1 replied, "I have no v'ish left, O I'rinee, but to (Iiank thee." The Royal Krothers llien went info their carriage smihng lespeclfully, as the coach drove otf. I now write fiom memorandums at a distance of 19 or 30 years. I stUl feel in remembering and consulting my notes and documents for those interesting records, as if I was yet in his presence, and as if I saw and felt the im- pressive fascination of those elegant man- ners, which certainly ranked George the 41h as the first gentleman of the age, in which he lived, of the age which he adorned. The late King's donations and annual sub- scriptions, intended to advance the progress of my system, amounted on Ihe whole during a series of years, to near £.1000 sterling. A bounteous stream of benevolence, all spring- ing up from the personal requests of Joseph Lancaster, in answers given according to his petitions, and that in a manner surpassing any thing of which man can give just descrip- tion. And shall not Gtonv hail the ilUistritus Son, Who sliicldti the work. Iiifi Royal Sir* began, A mind so exquinile, a lieurt bo worm ■yVliern hij»h rc/incnieiit Llcncit with nature! chartq, Ho noMy clcxjuent hit Rn» controul, K caches at once the judgment and tlio loul ; Gfacrfid an (Jenerous — Lilieral as wise ! The arts bend gratelld as they smiling lise : Virtues so great, that c'cn our foes shall imii 'I'nr, i^KAT UF TKUK Rknown Is Britain's Tiikoiik: f^xtrnct from a poem by Isaac Brandon, FRENCH RIIVOLU rio.v. Suppose that in the midtit of the Corderillas of the Alps, or the Andes, a Buttery of a million of heKvy .-cannon, could have been discharged at once their reverberations among the vallies and their ro-ech(iC.-» from the mountains could not Iiav« more astonished the inhabitants uf the world, than thi recent Revolution in France. A thnu^nd thunders have uttered their voices over the city of Paris, dealing wounds and sor- ' row and d^ath qmong its inhabitants. The King haa abdicated and fled, and his Family, lu* Troops, his MinisUy, and their measures, aro scattered like chaff before the four winds of lies- van. The Members of the present French Gov- ernment, have distinguished themselves by much more moderation, than might have been anticipa- ted by persona who rcrollcct the lamentable scenes of the first revolution. The private and public character of the Duke of Orleans, and the moderation with which General Lafayette doea honor to his grey hnirs, have made thenj cen- tres of attraction and personal rallying points for all moderate incn in France. It is to be hnpcd that Heaven will give tl.em wisdom and piy dence in a most ample degree, to preserve the harmoriy and happiness of France and cement the peace of the world. It ought not however to ba coneeal-'d that vmch of the former leaven re- mains not only in France, hut other nations ; ca- pable of convulsing the universe and deluging every field on the earth with blood. If Franco can content itself with a limited Monarchy, and with freedom of conscience, and without jierse- cnting or making war on their own aristorrary or clergy ; gradually improve their domestic In- stitutions — educate their entire population— ban- ish ignorance from all their borders, and improve and dcvelopo national talents and mental ener- gies, then may France indeed become a truly great nation. She is great because, sh« has th^ tiio lool ; rise ! ng lise : iliull (IH'M HOHK: tANDON. /orderillai of ■"a million of argsd at oiic« ies and their lid nut Iiava if tho world, Franco. A tlioir roicci ids and sor- I. Tho King Family, Iim easurcs, nro inds of liea- Frcn^h Gov- vcs by much ccn nnticipa- lamentable jirivaln and )na, nnd tlin ifnyotte dec* ! lher\> ccn- g points for be Imped n and piv preserve tim 1 cement tlio iwcver to lie leuvcn re- lations ; ra- id deluging If Franco narchy, and liout persp- arisiocrnry omeslic In- itlion— bnn- nd improvo cntal ener- me a truly ih« ha» thf AND FRIEND TO MAN. 11 ittcans, because sbe has the fiiuiulalion uf great- ness ill herself. Uut that foundation must h.e built upon, before she can enjoy the protecting shield of a noble superstruoturo. Conciliation and peace, concord and harmony, aloco can cherish her best hopes ; but should any unhap- py conspiracy make ono revolution to succeed another, should the chaos and tho convulsion, the crusiide and the warsiofher foiuier career, be renewed, it will then bo time fu' he world to go into mourning, and put on sack-cloth Ii>r Franco and for itsclf- Ilad five hundred new volcanoes poured forth their fire, and lava, and threatened mankind, with their earthquakes at once, tho " powers that be" in tlie world could not be much more affected and alarmed than at the electrifying thought of the [^French Revolution, newly revived with all its former scenes of war, proscription, conquest •nd oppression, and reaction, which bre always tho children of conquest. But if it please pro- vidence that tho moderate meh who hava been borne up above tho waves, to quiet the storm of a new and mighty commotion in France, may only hold and guide the helm so as to avoid the rocks and shoals of a dangerous coast ; fondly will every liberal mind cherish the hopo, and hail the prospect of success to the career of sucli pilots as may be useful in steering the vessel of State into the harbour of safety, ansidst the dan- gers of such dreadful days. This subject has so momentous a bearing oil the repose and consequent civilization of man, that it may be resumed in a future number ; at present it is sufficient to express a concluding wish " Peace to France, happiness and repose to the VVorld." ENIGMATICAL NOTIFICATION. The foUoKing Enigma is exactly nine years of age, and is now condensed from the original written by Josepii Lancaster at that time. As an enigma, its secret is actually as old as the iirst day of creation ; per- haps more antient ; but hovi- much older, c- ternity alone can explain. , Us meaning can be explained in a sinjjle letlerj in a few words or may take the whole range •fart, nature and science in filly folio volumes. Perhaps, never was a simple secret capable of being demonstrated in much less compass, never was a small matter capable of greater exteti- sion. Joseph Lancastct' could never have made oiie improvement in education, without the aid derived from its power, and it is an indis- pensible auxiliary to all his recent discove- ries, in the science of Education. He cannot make his inventions known to the world with- out its aid, yet any man who can find the secret of this enigma, shall then know no more of Joseph Lancaster's invention, than he did before. Wise Inen, learned men, good men and bad .en, have tried in Vain to find its secret, yet never rise, wake, sleep or move, but by its: help^ INSTRUCTIVE tNIG3IA OlF" ENIGMAS. As to siso iind stature I am perfectly indifTr eilt, yet I have my own characteristic shife. 1 ut it IS all alik^ whether found in the wing t>f a gnat, or the (an of a lady; whether I ascend the eleva- tion of Mount ISIanC) or liecome as lofty as the fixed stars ; eXiat in the bodj' ofnn aniuinlculaj ; am crowned with uU the beautiful hues of ntitnre before the sun; or rank the Alps and Andes, in comparison with my height, as eery lUlletldiif*. I always retoin nly name and nature ; iind, liko a disciple of wisdom, true to my principles. I never siicrifico one thing which 1 ought to retain ; or in anv instance depart from the lino of rccli- ttide. Jily antiquity is equal to my shape. 1 was not only befl>re tho most ancient philosopher, but I assisted the sun to rpread his rays when 1m; first shone on tho solnr system. In hoighth I am A giant or a dwarf, at the pleasure of man. A mart intimatidy acquainted with my powers, may call me forth'in any shape he picnscs. I appear at command with a soldier, armed with sword, gun, spear or shield, or Vvith u shepherd fecriinf» his flock; but feel no reluctance rI having my like" ness taken under the shape of a pen-knife, a hen- coop or a tk'heel barrow. Pride is a principle with an ehistic spring, nnd a vivilying power thnt is ainiost Capable of rais- ing the dead. Pride contends with me for my elevated rank, and would fain bo liiflier, but Pro- teus as I !iin, I am very often the victor, ami whenever I have made lofty prion subtend to my pleasure, 1 raise the nodding crest or humliln tho towering plume, as suits my purpose, for though liigh and erect, I am low and huuiblo. W"A.-n ti' bend and tehen to stand upright, are ph isophio ; JBJ)T»(« WJW 12 RAT-KITE OF El'UCAl'lON .1 poiii!.t, wliitli nre priirirnvrd in nil llic (;rnu'('« of inv nnciiiUP,",!!!)!!' iiatine ; niul llins 1 am tilled not only lo lie tlic iiisfniftdr nf.ipctt. but am tiin prnrcptor ot'ii world. I li.ivo pvtnf mtcicat in crysUillopriiphy, nr.d piooccupicil t''< l",-y, l)f:forc iijrh! itself v.rss (birr.rd. or niaii in l)cinp I rid Botildd in AniBiii 11, and novur do'eiled ilio Min- Fisslppi, Oliio or ^'t. l.awrcm o, yt I nin Ic ho iiiuiid on f.i'Ty clioid of tlio lii.-li li;;rp r.r.il I i:X- prrf:>« niyBclfLi'i iho woijIs, ''^iiin M.ivynKiN V.Rif ■ GO TRAOH." My tliiin.ii'n of nmbndicd (i.rnw nrr not only many and viiiioii;!, but dnplli iiur, of nivf^eil am conl'.nirdiv Tiiidt plirl with morn ricforary tliHn Ktor.!ot_\ pi', will) us much spi'cd ns timp. Tb« uiiwl li'!(ius my lil (tn''S'i ovi t i1h> i r.illi, i;nd 'A hi to I irniain !i!iltnov.;i I iiinoaso in otiiuitlcss nun;- hers. 1 mil iuvisililo and viaillo daily to «vriy man iu the woilil, pfnirlinips on liii priT'-n. sotnitiniBS not ; hut 1 j.avo Ions; hcim Mirporl- lul of CHOalistic nrlH nnd rot {jmlo wi'.h<,ut rca- fon, ior I have (Ipvp.lopnd nv.i.v o«i.y \v("lnd rabiiu^t makers fri<;n fmuid in evr.iv ier.f of n book froi.i the la'.'.' of Moics. iti one loil of prirchnient sixty yarrls Ion/:, to ihp humbh! papes f:f ••< ihihi":* two piiuiy voljiiie, I am llio chief prop of the . «rf of iiiiil,ri,!l.i iiiakinc, .niul bavo poiped the r,ir ' f many a balToon t.y my intimate ronneeiion with tho prlnciplo ofgraviiv nnd thi> altr.irtion of rohe«iiiii. I am a I'ridid to watch makers, ihey p.re nou'.' of them iihle to I) nrk time wilbmit my .lid. Devoid of that spiiie:^ of piis, hid the beauties of Ho. iner Virgil, Cicero, I'liilarch and Milton. Morr nr.t'^ally nn,nlly to nature than art, I lirst helped tho iVaulihi-i to hit liis liltJu rail, and caused ujaii lo learn from a shell fisii, how be might traverse the. ocean nnd optin tbn doors of commerce lo llio world 1 landed with Ciisar when he invadtid the Driton.s, and, wiiiiout treachery, I aided them in their deli'iiep. I oond^attpd hot!i llartdd and ■Wilii.itn at the haltlu ot' Hastings, and decided thf victoiy. I was eoiupaiiion with JJonaparto at Mahtiiiison and Austerlitz, with Alexander at Dre.sden and J/nyhaeh, I aided Canute to rehukft hi* courtiers, and I a.«si.stfd tho eourtI<'rs lo liide, thoir diminished liends. I have in mo still mors of the ancient and modern elassie tlinii tho war- rior/ tlioii;;h I have ranged many a cannon shot — as well as hri.'fih'd many a MaceJoni.Tn spear. I insl'ueled Kuclid, nnd aided in denionstratin-f the mighty powcis id Newton's mind. lam al- wavs ic.'dy to assist all nien to lo.';n one day iti tlieir lives, and have done so to the ndmirathm of the most rntiiinis anil pinui mm. In my move- ment', I am IKS exact r.n \:v. unerring chronome- ter, f have niiirli to do with tlm iiii,';ing of bclhi nnd vliralion of pendulums, and, thoui;ll oflen in till! verv centre o( percufwion, without inc the sun would nut have been eelipsi-d, nor the moon quictl"' enter the miplity cone of ihe earths shad- ov/. iVot a ray of solar lij;ht beaiiis on the nni- Tersn but [ icgulalc its course, and irJcci-', I mav s.Tv, wilhoiit dercpatinf; from Oninipntrnrs in his lenst aitribntes, tnnt 1 hind the sweet in- (uience ot (.iiiou and the I'leiiides — and guidii .Xrcliui'.s nnd bis s' ns. i shine iu mirrtus, and when a fpr't^r appears I make liim visible and aid bis motion.s. I have displayed this fcat and v.\\\ doit U'lniu iu the presence of pjiilosophers, T am not onlv iinwerful, but rich, 'or F hold even the lonuitudo amidst my hidden treasures I Not only do I put a polish on the huninn r.'ice, but on brass, ^iO"d. iron silver nnd stone, on b ?s that refiect lifht, and on bodies that almoib its rays, I am ns visible in the fire iioii.s of a hidy's parlour, as ill the diamond buttons of ihe 'oliy couriucrK coat. I am conspicuous in tin ts in a glar^ of wilier, cr the 'trr on prince F.stevhnzys roat. I .ini .-dio vi»i! Ic iu the (^'wri of King William Ihe Fourth and in the euriouH little cocked hat, ^1 !"^ I AND FRIKND OF MAN. W ilil" or ri.illpd j|Ii«!r ()( tlio .ness, itnd lli« [ilnnelH wiiuti 3 light on my more visihir. held in v,nr, h, nnd ifit Lu n than any of IB thn iirst xnd limifcd liiue- lisalom, 1 baf- naris Ht Vuu- dgi;, drew fi- ver havfi en- luitira of Ho- lillon. Mfirn I (irst h«li'o,d il enuscd Uian ight traverst^ iiiiierre !o |l)f» I lu! iiivM(l«>d I iiided them tlurtild and nnd dfcidcti Ih Bona])iirl(i Alexandov at ito to rehiikft rlicrs to liidf) ;in still mors li.'in tho vvar- cnnnon shot Imiinn sppar. piiionKtratin!; d. 1 am al- i one ihy in dm ir (It inn of \\ my movp- chrnnomc- ing of htlls niiRh often iiout nic the r the inodii arlhs shfld- in the nni- irJecu, I 'Jr.iniftnlrnri'. sweet in- -and giiido irrors, ami visilde and is feat nnd lilosophers, liold r\cn res ! Not •ree, hut on li ^s that its ravs, I s parlour, y courtuurs gl.ir^ of ,'s roat. I T, W'illiani ckcd hat. ••oneo worn by Honaparte. Cheniinlry pnyn ttih- iilo to mv enipiie ; for my dominion Ih mnro ex- tensive tlinn that of CoRHnr ; morn laating than that of llio fnwr gr.mt monarchioB foretohl by Daniel at Babylon, whon the first of thorn was only a giant in itM cradle. 1 may help to form a (lafvanic. battery, iiio size of wiiich would have fri;;hten(;d the laic sir Hiiraphroy Davy and as- toninhcd the royal iSocicty ; fori was origin- nliy made to ]iuzzle tho wisd nnd aslonish tho ij;nornnt. 1 radiate heat, melt ice, and raise the diti'wrential thrrinomeler. I hereby claim tho honor of iDHfrnoting and imptovin;; that trno A- mericnn philosoi>iiur — who is ut oiico a, light to lii.-i rountry and a luminary in tlio scientific uurld ; of liim it may bo trnly s»id, that tho wise and good among men will never regret that he is doinfj foil credit to all his profes- »i''o-,)s ; that ho nonnrs every thing Amehcun a- bniu him, ■E,\cr.Tr kU men name, and in that n»me, his talents shine tnjpmr?r of contrast* I am ort«n, very often in Canada, have been a continual aid of Sin James Kempt, during his ndininistrntioi^, thougi' certainly not by bis ap- pointment, and have accompanied thousands to public meetings to thank him, as they did with all their hearts, for the wisdom nnd ability of his tru- ly iiccentnblci administration ; without mo they r'onid do nothing — yet poor I ! ! ! am only an enl^'na; this is enongh to grieve my heart, -(if I had one) or at least make meshed as many Math «maticaL tears as lean. As a painter, I have left the powers of Raphael, ■Tilifui, M. Angelo, Rubens, Corcggio, Ueynolds nni! West, four thousand years behind my Ic.'lBt attaiumcnt; I paint with colors they never saw, and even mal;e that, which itself is colorless, be- come cnclianfinz ; for it i.i I that commanded every lint of F.'b-n, It is I, that displayed every befirity of faradiso ! I'.ncompassod with the evidence of all the planets in their spheres, of all that dwell in d.ifkiicKs, and every eyo that ever saw li^it, I am hold in my assertions, but rcracily is mj' text and my sermon. Nor do I deem it unwise to cf)uch deep instruction undersimilitudes and nm- bignities. 1 cannot creatn worlds or form a worm, yet to me as a lool of omnipotnnci both own their vn- rv form and pressuin- I am indispensilile to all things which I have named, but J arrogate noth- ing to my own praise ; I am only an instrument, always thn same. An appeal niiiy b,e made and not in vain, for evidence of niy assertions, to tho eclipses of I planetary moons, to tho spots which progress on the surliice, or the transit of Venus over the suns disk. Take the telescopo of Herschell. Let the human eye penetrate tho immensity of space to oxplorn a million worlds, or examine tlio tract of a thousand fiery comets. To my claim every star will give evidence — to my hon- or every cornet will bring proof — I liave not told one haff the truth ofmyfjolf, perhaps eternity a- * Professor Silliman, thn enlightened f.ditor of the American Journal of Science, lone clin tell it all. I appear >ii aliiiosi iivcry thing, and am capable of.including every thin^, whiuli can bo brought within tho coiiipax.s of an inch, or bo coinprelicnded in the iniincnslty «f space ; except vyliat all wise men deem incoin- fjichensible. The bow ot promise is in my land, the arrows of light are in mv quiver ! No- thing is too litilo or too great mr me, except Ood and religion. At tho Bivino footstool I cast down my crowns aiul translate my trophies info praise ; lor by wise ordination during tinic.U tri- iim]di at Niagara. I oncompaxs tho earth. I slii'ie in Heaven. 'Khc AH-Poworful has crowned my brow with a tiiausand rainbows fur a diadem-^ «prf*even now 1 drive tb" chariot oftbe sun, I nurse human reason a.^i a favorite bnl;o, and sometimes teach tho lively infmt to run alone. If dark philosophy, blind superstition and cruel tyrany bad not opposed my progress I might ere now havn instructed all tho children of the world, except tho babe of Bethlehem ; my strength all fails, I sink when I corae to the thre8li(>ld of the Qiangcr, and am ovcicomo bo- fore the ^oodnfss of Deity. Though incapable of, intending apy evil, I must yet confess, 1 have api)eared very cimspicuous in the Crucifixion, I must own that I have often been much con- nected with-a nail, a cross and a crown oflhorns. Bnt my loftiness was humbled when darkness covered. "the Dice of the earth from the sixth to the ninth hour — and in the morning of that d.iy, when the Redeemer burst J4ie bars of tho grave and brought life nnd iinmortality to light, I n- gain re-ascended to dominions by the fiat of bis word; and tohishonor, I stii.t. commanp tiir Monviso since hia days, ANn cat.se the dat- 8PRi;«G to k.now its place. I am SEMPER TDI'.j;. OAZISrTS OF SDVOATION AND FRIEN1> OF JIAN. MO'STREAL, 10th MO.YTII 20(/t, ISIJO. Twepty Egyptians are now in Josmiti's House, in Lojidon, being sent there by the Piiclia of Egypt to learn the Lnncasterir.n System of Edijcalion. In the rnenn time, Jo- seph, kimseir i.s now, not on the banks of the Nile, but of the Rivt;r St. Laivrcnce, making two eajrs of corn for mental bread, grow where only one grew before. To the- prejudiced this may appear as- sumption, especial as the pnculinr lessons and essential mode of Instruction are kept secjet— not for monopoly ; but with a ikter- mination to proJucenothing to the public till u GXZKTTE OF EDUCATION I time nnd repented ej^peiinieiit slinll bavc mnturcd the undertaking. The first experiment Ivas made with eight Boys tiiken from a Puhhc Institution in this City. Their names Were entered on the Srhool list, months before J. Lancaster enter- ed Montreal. Wlicn Ihcy were placed un- der his care, thoy either only knew their let- ters, or a very few words of (wo or three let- ters. In one week one of them read, others in two or three weeks and at the end of five weeks their master examined them anil found all able to read, and the majority of them read copious passages in either the Old or New Testament, at his discretion. They were then exhibited to numerous assemblies of the most respectable citizens and the im- partial selection and success of the experi- ments were so clearly established that no question conld honestly be made either of their former ingoranoe or actual improvement. Joseph Lancaster was then solicited to receive a class of pupils from persons of, property to pursue thfe same experiment. ' This class was mostly much }oun!;er than before. In the former class none were un- der five yeais of age, somewere six, and two eight. In the second class were admit- ted pupils of three and four to five years old and upwards. Many of these were ab- solutely the pets of the kindest mothers ; some could not even speak plain and others appeared heavy or were brought as either hopeless or almost incurable for the experi- ment. In addition to the original class 34 pupils were admitted, prior to the exhibition of the results of the second experiment, which took place in the tenth week after the commencement of the class. Four of that number learnt to read in a few days, three of them on the day of exhi- bition could read any where ; 14 acquired the art of reading and spelling in 5, 6 or 8 weeks. The very beginners, could spell dif- ficult words of great length, ahhough the class did not fill in at one time, while a few had been ten weeks, others had been only two or three, some four. Few commenced on the same day. The actual improvement compared with the shortness of the time and increased number of pupils gave general sat- isfaction. It is saying little, to say that the I success of this experiment, become a theme of satisfaction to (he numerous and respecta- ble companies who witnessed it. On more than one occasion the room in which the com- pany assembled seemed as full of happiness, as of air they breathed. Other experiments^ hnrc been instituted, especially in writing and arithmetic. They have been and are in the highest tut in of success. A deep und substantial foundation has been ^aid in the minds of many of our pupils, his not howercr, in the nature of a foundation for much of it to be vitible. The superstructure raised will best speak for its power and durabii.'y. In a short tune, the rit?monstration of our Sincui.ak succiis in these and other departments will be exhibited to small, select and respectable companies, by special invitation only. We never ex- pected to explore our new and untried paths, without having to encounter obstacles, or meet with impediments, and we have found one in the tender age of many of the pupiN whom we have admitted. Formerly it was n matter of wonder for a boy or girl of thi-ee years of age to rend, and has often been record- ed as a sign of superior talent, corresponding with eminence in future life. There is now no doubt, that a very large majority of children, of good common capacity, may rank as high in proficiency' as those whose talent burst forth so early, As to excite wonder and admiration. Much however, depends upon the regular attendance of pupils upon their Instructors, and their health and spirits dur- ing the excessive heat of summer, the pupils have not been able to exercise their attention to the same extent as was so succesful Inst winter. Ill health has broken the course to study, and in every case, has Icstiencd the continuity and effect of regular attention and instruction. Nor has cur own health been exempt from a degree of that suffering which all nature seemed more or less to eudurc, un- der the heat and moisture of the season. We have found our systematic success hopeful ; but less efficient with Canadian youth, than others : simply that they com- monly converse in their own language with each other, and have therefore, not so pow- erful an auxilliary to their progress, as those who constantly hear English spoken and con- verse as well Hs learn to read in that lan- guage. The ditficuliy, however, we have reason to hope may be much lessened if not entirely overcome. The inertness of same youni; persons of- ten gives them an appearance of dulness, they are slow, are ranked among the stu- pid and discouraged as dunces, among this class, I have freauently found some of the most 'valuable talents that could be useful to man, and some of a very superior or- der, yet they require such peculiar care and study, and time in their management that a teacher who is not willing to be cheerful and alert when on this forlorn hope will be dis- couraged, ret with industry even the deaf, ■■'»'•»««■■"■ CA/KTTEOF EDUCATION 15 eit liitin of 1 ibMiidation nany of onr ! nnturcofa inible. Th« speak for its }rt tune, the K sueciis in be exIiibUeci coiiipnnics, B never ex- »tried phths, )bstHclc8, or liavc found ' the pupiN erly it was n ^irl of three been record- trredpondinfr here is now majority of y, may rank 'hose talent wonder and ipends upon I upon their spirits dur' , the pupils ;ir dttcntion ccesful lost e course to !5tiencd the ttention and lealth been ering which eudurc, an- eason. tic success Canadian they com- juage with lot so pow- is, as those n and con- 1 that lan- we have cned if not lersons of- )f dulness, ig the stu- mong this )me of tiie be useful iperior or- uliar care ement that leerful and II be dis- the deaf, the dumb and tlie blind may be and can be taught. 'I'he extreme shyness of some pupils is siu-li tliiil tlicy hesitate to shew their attain- ments to their own j^irents, and utterly shrink frpm the exhibition before a stranger; they not only have to learn knowhidge; but the at' tainmeni of confidence, in showing theii know- ledge. The ditiiLulty which in some cases );enerul assertions are more aubstan- liftilv true, tlie Scotch arc an educated people. "SUNDAY SCHOOL." Al onp (if llio " Sunday Schools" in Englnnd, thi're was a scliolar who allbrded u thonic of do- li)fht amotig the teachers for ills wondorl'ul im- Hrffvcinont in reading — for tiiu tiini; belwuuu luarimig his idphubci, iiiid biding jblv fluently to read his lostiimcut, seemed nothing. The teorh- ers congrntulati'd themselves on tlio fruits of llioir own ab^dity and diligeure, till they thought of in- <)uiring how lie spent his tiuic. which they hgew to he j)erfect leisure, during the weekly interim from school. The render if ho id one tliiit can, will readily guf.M their surjirise, at finding his time was spent in playing marbles, and teadinir tombstones. Country parish grave yards, in England are often crowded with tombstones, as memoridls vl' sevuial giMierations, names, cpitapliH, texts, i':e. 'all variognted five hundred Ibid. The boy relat- ed that he loved lo nlay nt marbles and ho loved to learn to road. He cuidd play at marbles bet- ter than any boy in the |>arish. Ho noTer play- ed but ho won all thcf^iuiic, tiicn j^ave the mar- bles back, on condition the losers would tearh him to read some of the inscriptions on the tomb- stones. His play place was a path in the grave yard. Thnu he improved under self selected monitors, and snrpri.-iod tha teachers by his pro- gress. AVe did not however, hear that his teach erw, recommended playing at marbles, and rend- ing tombstones its a regular mode of improve- incnt. TIT FOR TAT. Anecdote of the singular memory of King George he Third. The Kin? was repeatedly at Weymouth, for the benefit of sea air. One morning he was taking his usual walk which he often did alone, and about the palace, very early, when he came into contact with two centi- nels and was challenged by one of them, as being on forbidden ground, with "I say oi^ one, yuu have no business there." The HiMpi dress, the morning being cold, was a great coat, which concealed his person and maoe the new recruit mistake him for a cotintry farmer. Both sentinels belonged (o a «gi- ment which had raarciM^ in. only the evening before, one of them 0^, kaew the King, but was prevcutiid checking the bluntnesi uf hi* companioii by tlic King going up to the chal- lenger and keeping up his tlisguisc. The cenlinel and the King had a few words to- gether, when the latter gave him a ciavn, in true kingly .'.lyle, knowing that the man only did his duty and meant no harm, and (hat strangers were forbidden entrance into that part of the premises. On the King retiring and before he was out of- hearing, the chal- lenger went up to tlie other ccntiuel and sb:i- king the money in his hand, said " I liavu done the aid ««« out of five s! 'lings," when he was thunderstruck, by his companion say- ing " why' — do you know that was the King!" ^rhc Ki.ig hcaid it and passed a- way, leaving the poor cenlinel ready to shrink bis head to the very solos of his shoes. The King loved a merry thing, and remembered the transaction, for two years aftci, itu was going into the house of peers, at the meet- ing of parliament, and in passing between two files of soldiers from the carriage to the door, he recognized the gentleman recruit who bail so politely accosted him at Weymouth, and turning round, suddenly addressed him with, " I say, have you done another old one out of five shillings sii-.ce I saw you last .'' The King went smiling into the bouse of peers and left the soldier wishing to sink in- to the earth. A NOSE INSTEAD OF A NAME. This curious substitute for a name, wa."? once .actually used in its place, from a com- bination of causes. The late .John Kobinson, was a portrait and niinature jniintrr, whose pictures were drawn so much tn life as even to seem to look, and to live and bre.athc again on the rcrollcclion. This excellence was not attainable without a great deal of study, and his mind was continually contemplatin;; the human cdiiitenancc, in order to attain greater perm Uoii. One day calling to leave a message, he found a servant enr^a'^eil in con- versation with an eccentric old lady, ^vhoin ha was amused with, &, unwilling to inien-upt; lie was ai the same timi! anxious to join a friend round the corner of the street, who with him- self was engaged to meet for ascienlilie pur- suit, at a very short distant^. While listening *t«4the garrulous old lady, the girls counlc- nancfl^ngaged his attention so nkuchi.iqh^ns favorite study (bat when he had left his mes- sage, he had forgotten his own name, a'nd when asked for it, '• My name is ! my name is! whip ine if I can tell what it is, tell your masler and mistress, (hat a little man with u little nose called on them." ^■ -«-^ name, was lom II c;oni- I liobinsou, iter, whose life as even ftiithc agai'.j Hence was il oi' study, iteiiipintin;; ;r to attain \^ to leave a ;f'il in I'on- y, \vlioni ha lie.riiipt; iit» lin a iVicni! I with him- inlillc: pur- le listenin,'^ trls countc- uch',.ii^iij ft his riies- nanie, a'nd my ell wiiat it hat n httle m." Hi ■'m m ^^Mii>?kH M^tmm^ ■ ^'MIM^ ■ v. •yir^:-- ■$•'*>' ■■'if--*' i- j;,t'5'i'-<> iM Mi^f ^m-^:'^" ■4*;,*'!*' ■-■;-<''' -■*':»iJtlT':\ L n ■ t ^mmPi^m' . f!;^''* •»;,'•* 1' i>'i"-«ii. ^^^'- Xx* ■.^^