An attempt to close the Zoological Gardens on Sundays has
been defeated; the number of its supporters being only seventeen against several hundred opponents.
The Reverend Frederick Maurice, chaplain of Guy's Hospital, has been unanimously appointed successor to the Reverend Mr. Dale in the Professorship of English Literature and Modern History in King's Col- lege, London.
A meeting of the members and friends of the Incorporated Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, was held on Wed- nesday at the National Sehool-house, High Street, Marylebone,—Lord Kenyon in the Chair. The noble Lord stated that for many years this was the only missionary society in connexion with the Church; that it has now been in active operation 140 years, and has ever been patro- nized by the most distinguished persons both among the clergy and laity. Its object is to supply spiritual instruction to the inhabitants of the British Colonies, by means of canonically-ordained clergymen, catechists, See. In British America much has been done; churches have been erected, and efficient ministers appointed ; and it is a matter of rejoicing that these blessings are duly appreciated by the colonists, who regularly attend services of the Church. There is, however, much spiritual destitution, more particularly in the diocese of Nova Scotia, which it is now proposed to remedy. Petitions have been sent to the society from that colony, praying that clergymen may be immediately sent out. During their residence in England, these persons enjoyed the privileges accruing from our national Church ; but are now cut off from every means of grace, and can obtain no religious instruction for their children beyond what they themselves are enabled to give. The meeting was subsequently addressed by the Reverend Dr. Spry and several other clergymen and gentlemen ; and it was resolved that .a parochial association should be formed without delay. At the close of' the meeting a collection was made. The subscriptions were very liberah—Times.
The Members of the British India Society held a meeting on Monday at the Freemason's Tavern ; Sir Charles Forbes, Baronet, in the chair. The meeting was addressed by Mr. Turnbull, Mr. Phillips of Boston, Mr. Staunton of New York, Mr. O'Connell, Dr. Bowring, and others ; and resolutions were passed against the monopolies which weigh down
the industry and commerce of India, the heavy taxation imposed oeti• subjects of England in India, and alleging the necessity of eso; raging Indian diligence and ingenuity-.
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