the Bank of England, and Banking Companies, and lastly, Taxes; to each of which subjects, an Essay is appropriated. I have termed the divisions of my subject, Essays, because they are only attempts to present some of the most important parts of our system in a prominent point of view. My object is not to satisfy enquiry, but to endeavour to give it a proper direction. If I shall be followed by others who have more time and information to bestow upon such subjects than I have, my purpose will be obtained, and the public will be more benefited by their labours, than those of THEIR FAITHFUL AND DEVOTED SERVANT, ALEXANDER MUNDELL. Great George Street, 1st November, 1825. Influence of Interest and Prejudice upon our sta- Frame of society undergoing imperceptible changes. Clergy, judges and lawyers, had most information in Responsibility-shrunk from by public men. i Origin of Commissions and Committees of Enquiry Their members always too numerous -Their proceedings ought to be open and public.-There cannot be responsibility without publicity. Committees of Enquiry have in general given more How enquiries should be conducted.-Though al- Propelling force of circumstances—will occasion en- Acquisition of knowledge by the lower orders consi- Enquiries can best take place under the direction OF SOME MODES OF ESSAY II. PROCEEDING IN PARLIAMENT WHICH REQUIRE TO BE ALTERED Early preparation enjoined.-Consequences of the Framing of Acts of Parliament.-Few things more How the greater number of Bills originate. How Page 13 Bills presented in blank. Thus, as printed, they The rule that no Money Bill can be altered in the Present mode of proceeding in Committees upon Proposed alteration of the constitution of Commit- Sound Parliamentary Reform, what. A Member once elected-what.-Burke's opinion.— Discharge of duty-to be attained only by putting Education. The foundation of every thing good or Much done towards it by individuals.-Little by Our schools and colleges.-How and when founded. -All of them upon the principle of monastic in Page 27 stitutions. Alteration required by change of time Special visitors.Have they always done their duty? the Modern languages and acquirements necessary to modern education.-As also arithmetic and geo- Our public schools must be enabled to keep pace Voluntary institutions-always best conducted.- Eton School. Some things at that seminary ad verted to producing bad consequences.-Habits of ESSAY IV. OF RELIGION, AS IT HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY PREJU Page DICE.... 34 |