[SECTION I] p. 191.
|
Snodgrass acting-governor—arrival of Sir John Franklin—views of the
colony—his reception—efforts to reconcile parties—magistrates
increased—council chamber opened.
|
[SECTION II] p. 195.
|
Difficulties respecting the churches—Dr. Lang—church and school
corporation erected—dissolved by the crown—Sir G. Murray's
views—Bourke's plan—Arthur's views—bishopric established in New South
Wales—claims of the Presbyterians—declare for the established church
of Scotland—Sir G. Grey's decision—act of general assembly—appellate
jurisdiction refused—synod proclaimed—assembled and
dissolved—controversy between the churches—church act passed—rivalry
of the churches—act amended—demands on the treasury—bishopric of
Tasmania established—Bishop Nixon enthroned—differences with
clergy—ecclesiastical courts—refused by Wilmot—conference at
Sydney—ecclesiastical titles arranged—free church of
Scotland—tolerance of laity—respect for religion.
|
[SECTION III] p. 215.
|
Education—Franklin proposes a college—Dr. Arnold's views—Mr. Gell
appointed—foundation of college laid—abandoned—- schools in New South
Wales—British system established in Van Diemen's Land—British system
abandoned.
|
[SECTION IV] p. 219.
|
Distillation forbidden—emigration promoted—interference of
commissioners—libel on Mr. Dowling—emigrants prosper—effects of
probation—distress in the colonies—causes of distress—revival.
|
[SECTION V] p. 225.
|
Franklin arranges probation system—dispute with Captain
Montagu—dismisses him—Lord Stanley justifies Captain Montagu—Franklin
recalled—his amiable character—last expedition.
|