measure of human advancement, that the commendation of them might seem disrespectful to the public judgment, if they did not afford by far the most striking instance of the dependence of the most common and useful arts upon abstruse reasoning. The elementary propositions of Geometry were once merely speculative; but those to whom their subserviency to the speed and safety of voyages, is now familiar, will be slow to disparage any truth for the want of present and palpable usefulness. that when guided by morality, and subjected to logic, it is the art of rendering truth popular, and virtue delightful; of adding persuasion to conviction; and of engaging the whole man, the feelings as well as the understanding, on the side of true wisdom. The object common to the Moral Sciences, is the determination of the rules which ought to direct the voluntary actions of men; and they have generally been subdivided into Ethics and Jurisprudence; though the important It is a matter of considerable diffi- distinction between these sciences has culty to ascertain the distribution of seldom been accurately traced, still less Physics, a vast science, or rather class steadily observed. The direct object of of sciences, which consists in the know- Ethics is the knowledge of those habitual ledge of the most general facts observed dispositions of mind which we approve by the senses in the things without us. as moral, or disapprove as immoral, and Some of these appearances are the sub- from which beneficial or mischievous ject of calculation, and must, in teach-actions ordinarily flow. In an ethical ing, be blended with the Mathematics; point of view, actions are estimated others are chiefly discovered and proved good in proportion to the excellence of by experiment; one portion of physical the state of mind from which they arise. observation relates to the movements of The science of Ethics is co-extensive conspicuous masses, while another re- with the whole character and conduct of spects the reciprocal action of the im- man; it contemplates the nature of virperceptible particles or agents which we tues and duties; and of those disposiknow only by their results; a great part tions which are praiseworthy, and of are founded on that uniformity of struc- that course of action which is incumbent ture, and those important peculiarities on a reasonable being, apart from the of action, which characterize vegetable consideration of the injunctions of law, and animal life. The subjoined division and authority of civil government. of professorships in this province, though chiefly adapted to the practical purpose of instruction, is influenced by some regard to the above considerations. As the Physical Sciences aim at ascertaining the most general facts served by sense in the things which are the objects of thought, so the Mental Sciences seek to determine the most general facts relating to thought or feeling, which are made known to the being who thinks, by his own consciousness. The first object of Jurisprudence, (taking that term in an enlarged sense,) is the ascertainment of rights, or of those portions of power over persons or things which should be allotted to each indiob-vidual for the general welfare. The second is to determine what violations of these rights are so injurious in their effects and consequences to society, as to require prevention by the fear of adequate punishment. It is the science which defines rights and crimes; it presupposes the authority of government, and is limited in its direct operation to the outward actions of men as they affect each other. Ethics, though it has a wider scope, contemplates its objects more simply and generally. Jurisprudence, within its limited sphere, considers its objects in more points of view; prescribes more exact rules, and is therefore compelled to make minute and even subtle distinctions. The confusion of these two branches of moral science bas contributed to disturb the theory of Ethics, and to corrupt the practice of legislation. The sub-division of this part of knowledge, would be very desirable on account of importance and intricacy; but the close connexion of all the facts with each other renders it peculiarly diffi cult. A separate Professorship of Logic is proposed, not only because it supplies the rules of argument, and the tests of sophistry, but still more for that mental regimen by which it slowly dispels prejudice and strengthens habits of right judgment. Perhaps, also, Rhetoric may in time merit a separate Professorship, of which one main object would be to undeceive The study of the Law of England has those rigid censurers, and misguided for centuries been confined to the caadmirers, who consider eloquence as a pital, where alene is a constant opporgaudy pageant; and to imbue the mindstunity of observing its administration in of youth with the wholesome assurance Courts of Justice, and of acquiring skill in peculiar branches under private in- inestimable advantages. It is in large structors. These exclusive advantages, towns only that medical Schools can of London for the study of the law will exist. The means of acquiring anatobe enhanced by combination with Lec-mical knowledge, medical experience, tures and Examinations, while systematic and surgical dexterity, must increase in instruction in law, and in general know- exact proportion to the greatness of the ledge, will be rendered accessible to town. At this moment the great mathose branches of the legal profession jority of those who are called general who are now shut out from them in com- practitioners, who take no degree, conmon with the majority of the other youth fine themselves to no single branch of of this capital. the profession, but in whose hands the The maxims which ought to be ob- whole ordinary practice of England is served by independent communities to-placed, receive their systematic instrucwards each other, and of which the tion from lectures in London, during one fitness is generally acknowledged by or two years, while many of them are civilized states, together with the usages attending hospitals. The annual aveby which they profess to regulate their rage of such students is about seven intercourse, constitute what is meta-hundred. Many of the Lecturers have phorically called the law of nations. been, and are men of very eminent abiPolitical Philosophy, which considers lity; and the practitioners thus educated what are the rights and duties of rulers are, generally, most respectable for inand subjects in relation to each other, formation and skill. It is no reflection naturally belongs to the province of on either body to affirm, that Medical Ethics. In an arrangement which does not affect a rigid method, History and Political Economy may be classed either as parts or appendages of Moral Science. A minute knowledge of History cannot be communicated by lectures. But the outlines of general history, directions to the student for historical reading, the subsidiary sciences of Geography and Chronology, together with some information respecting Numismatics and Diplomatics, and the rules of Historical Criticism, will furnish ample scope for one Professor. education would be improved, if the teachers of most distinguished ability who are now scattered over London, were gradually attracted to one Institution, where they would be stimulated to the utmost exertion of their faculties, by closer rivalship, larger emolument, and wider reputation. To what cause but to the present dispersion of eminent teachers can it be ascribed, that the greatest city of the civilized world is not its first School of Medicine? The young men who are intended for the scientific profession of a Civil Engineer, which has of late been raised so high by men of genius, and exercised with such signal advantage to the public, have almost as strong reasons as those who are destined for the practice of Medicine, for desiring that a system of Academical education should be accessible to them where they can be best trained to skill and expertness under masters of the first eminence. The object of the science of Political Economy is to ascertain the laws which regulate the production, distribution, and Consumption of wealth, or the outward things obtained by labour, and needed or desired by man. It is now too justly valued to require any other remark, than that the occasional difficulty of applying its principles, and the differences of opinion to which that difficulty has To these examples might be added, given rise, form new reasons for the the obvious and striking case of comdiligent cultivation of a science which is merce, which would be of itself sufficient so indispensable to the well-being of to show the advantage of bringing litecommunities, and of which, as it depends rary and scientific instruction to the wholly on facts, all the perplexities place where diligence and experience in must be finally removed by accurate liberal occupations are acquired. By observation and precise language. For the studies which are necessary in all the branches of the Profession of Medicine, London possesses peculiar and the formation of an University in this metropolis, the useful intercourse of theory with active life will be facilitated; speculation will be instantly tried and corrected by practice, and the man The ascertainment of the age and au- of business will more readily find printhenticity of ancient manuscripts, chiefly of ciples which will bestow simplicity and public documents, by their written character order on his experimental knowledge. and other outward marks. The adoption of No where can every part of information, this technical term from the continental na-even the most remote and recondite, be tions seems to be justified by convenience. obtained so easily as in a city which sought to be perverted; where the inseparable connexion of ample income, and splendid reputation with the general belief of meritorious service, may prove at once a permanent security for the ability of the teachers, an incentive to their constant activity, and a preservative of the establishment from decay. I.-Languages. Antiquities. Antiquities. English Literature and Composition. contains cultivators of all branches of warning of danger, and an attempt to learning, followers of all opinions, and pervert its resources to personal purnatives of every quarter of the globe. poses cannot fail to cut off the supply The Council are rather encouraged than disheartened by the consideration that their undertaking rests on the voluntary contributions of individuals, to which, after a season of public difficulty, they now appeal with firmer assurance. They are satisfied, that experience of its advantages will, in due time, procure for it such legal privileges as may be found convenient for its administration; and they are not unwilling that the value 1. Greek Language, Literature, and of testimonials of proficiency and conduct, granted by the University, should, 2. Roman Language, Literature, and at least in the commencement, depend on the opinion entertained by the pub-3. lic, of the judgment, knowledge, vigi-4. lance, and integrity, of the Professors. For the good effects expected in other Seminaries from discipline, the Council put their trust in the power of home and the care of parents: to whom, in this 5. Institution, which is equally open to the 6. youth of every religions persuasion, the 7. important duty of religious education is necessarily, as well as naturally, entrusted. That care, always the best wherever it can be obtained, will assuredly be adequate to every purpose in the case of the residents in London, who must at first be the main founda- 10. Mathematical Physics. tion of the establishment. When its re- 11. Experimental Physics. putation attracts many pupils from the 12. Chemistry. country and the colonies, those means 13. Geology and Mineralogy. of private instruction, and domestic 14. superintendance, may be adopted, which 15. have been found in other places to be excellent substitutes for parental care. B. Languages from the Indus to the French Language and Literature. II.-Mathematics. 8. Elementary Mathematics. 16. III.-Physics. Botany and Vegetable Physiology. the Arts. IV.-Mental Science. Philosophy of the Human Mind. Logic. V.-Moral Sciences. 19. Moral and Political Philosophy. 21. English Law, with (perhaps) separate Lectures on the Constitution. Roman Law. Finally, the Council trust, that they are now about to lay the foundation of an Institution, well adapted to commn- 17. nicate liberal instruction to successive 18. generations of those who are now excluded from it, and likely neither to retain the machinery of studies superseded by time, nor to neglect any new science brought into view by the progress of reason; of such magnitude as to combine the illustration and ornament which every part of knowledge 22. derives from the neighbourhood of every other, with the advantage which accrues to all from the outward aids and instru- 23. ments of libraries, museums, and apparatus; where there will be a sufficient prospect of fame and emolument to sa- 24. tisfy the ambition, and employ the whole active lives of the ablest Professors; where the most eminent places in edu- 25. Anatomy. cation may be restored to their natural 26. Physiology. rank among the ultimate and highest 27. Surgery. objects of pursuit; where the least re- 28. mission of diligence must give instant History. VI.-History. VII.-Political Economy. VIII.-Medical Sciences. Midwifery and Diseases of Women and Children. 29. Materia Medica and Pharmacy. be admitted; and whenever the ex30. Nature and Treatment of Diseases. tended scale of the Institution will allow 31. Medical Jurisprudence; together of a general admission of students, their with annual payments must necessarily be much higher than those required by the nominees of proprietors. 32. Clinical Lectures, as soon as an hospital can be connected with this establishment. A piece of ground has been purchased, at the end of Gower Street, for the It is due to the promoters of this In- erection of the proposed building, and stitution, to state the privileges and ad- the Council have adopted a design of vantages to which they will be entitled Mr. Wilkins; a lithographic sketch of in respect of their contributions, whether which may be had by proprietors, at the by subscription or donation to its funds. office of the University. The estimate The Deed of Settlement fully provides for completing the whole building, faced for the protection of the proprietors from in stone, is £87,000.; but the Council all liability beyond the amount of the hope to be able to finish so much as will sums respectively subscribed by them. be sufficient for the first objects of the While it confers large powers on the Institution, for £30,000.; and if the first Council, it also interposes every proper stone be laid in July or August, they check on any irregularity in the exercise trust that the classes will be opened by of those powers, by the appointment of the end of the next year. auditors, and by General and Special Meetings of Proprietors for the revision of the proceedings in Council, and the adoption of such new By-Laws and Regulations as in the progress of the establishment may from time to time be required. The rights and privileges of the proprietors under such Deed may thus shortly be recapitulated : 1. Absolute right of presentation of one student, in respect of each share, at such reduced rate of annual payment, Signed, by Order of the Council, Hon. Sec. to Council. Clerk to the Council. 7, Furnival's Inn, Aug. 8, 1826. STEPNEY ACADEMY. and subject to such rules and restric- THE Annual Meeting of the Subscribers tions as may be prescribed by the and Friends to the Stepney AcadeCouncil. 2. Interest on shares not exceeding mical Institution will be held (Provi£4. per cent. out of surplus income. 3. Privilege of transfer and bequest of shares. 4. In cases of ballot, a proprietor of one share is entitled to one vote; of five shares, to two votes; and of ten shares or upwards, to three votes, with privilege of voting by proxy at elections. dence permitting), on Tuesday Evening, Jan. 16. at the King's Head Tavern, Poultry. Chair to be taken at Six o'clock precisely. NOTICES. Donors of £50. and upwards are entitled to all the privileges and advantages of proprietors, except the transfer and The Church and Congregation in devolution of their interest, and have no Badcox Lane, Frome, lately under the more than than one vote on any occasion. care of the Rev. S. Saunders, have In addition, proprietors and donors will have the right of personal admission most unanimously invited the Rev. to the library, and the various collec-T. F. Newman, from Bristol Academy, tions of the University. to become their Pastor-which invita It is difficult at present to form any tion he has accepted. precise idea of the annual expense at which the proposed system of education can be afforded; but a confident belief The Rev. Joseph Brooks, formerly of is entertained that it will not be more Newport Academy, and late of West than £30. per annum, for a student ad- Haddon, Northamptonshire, has acmitted on the nomination of a proprietor. cepted an invitation to the Pastoral In the early period of the establishment, office from the Baptist Church at Fenny it is probable that no other students than those presented by proprietors can Stratford, Bucks. LIST OF PARTICULAR OR CALVINISTIC BAPTIST CHURCHES. N.B. The first column gives the name of the place where the Churches meet, the second the date of their formation, the third the name of the Pastor, and the fourth the date of his settlement. We regret the imperfections which attend the list, and hope that in future years they may be removed. |