The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-01-24 00:00:00

_ 6carcely. Our readers will rt. we refer to that full and searching inquiry, which Ii 'adily divine that now become absolutely imperative, and the propriety of which is acknowledged by the entire thinking por tion of the people of this country —an inquiry into the origin, progress, and design of the recent war with zlifyhanistan, as well as into the course by which that war was sought to I by certain officials h ment . Such an inquiry, W€ justijied, on a former occasion, 2te whig govern- honour and the safety of the cou to the living and the dead. It i due, above all, to )mmerce, the er consideration for the prostrate cc feebled resources, and the financial decay of our vast Indian empire. We are told that the days of impeachment are gone by, that a minister of the crown is no longer re sponsible to the judgment of Parliament for his errors or his crimes ; but may stand up in his place in either house, unabashed and unassailed by the hand of jus tice, though the ruin of an empire and the blood of thousands of his fellow -countrymen be upon his guilty, but imperturbable, front. It may be so. With our excellent contemporary, the Morning Herald, we regret the fact, if it be so. It may appear wise, in this re formed and liberal age, that for the crime which de luges an empire with blood, unnecessarily slain, the punishment should be merely loss of office, or the temporary displeasure of capricious constituencies; whilst to the man who merely robs a hen -roost, or kills and can ies off a sheep from our fields, the law meets out the punishment of transportation beyond the seas. The officer who loses a company by an ill advised or unskilful movement in the field, is subjected to the judgment of a court-martial. The naval com mander who lowers his flag before an enemy, or even loses his ship in a tempest, must submit to a similar ordeal; and unless able to prove that all has been done, which prudence and seamanship could do, to avert the calamity, he must submit to censur if not to degradation from his rank. But the GOVERN Oh GENERAL, who orders an army into defiles, at a dis tance of hundreds of miles from its supplies, in which it is savagely and helplessly butchered,—the MINISTER who thus perils the honor of his country and the lives of his fellow-countrymen, are, in this excessively " li beral" age, to escape not only punishment, but even trial; for IMPEACHMENT HAS BECOME OBSOLETE"! Doubtless there may be wisdom in this; doubtless there is liberality in it. We can discern the latter, though we cannot the former. Our fathers, we sus- pect, were wiser, in their generation, than we are in ours —more jealous of their liberties—more jealous of the humblest British subject who trailed a musket in the cause of his country, than we of the safety of an entire army, of its noblest and most distinguished officers. Our fathers, we suspect, would not have con ceded what we have already conceded, even to a popu larly-elected House of Commons. They would not have permitted the privilege of such a body to over ride alike the sacred immunity of private character and the law of the land. They would have considered such a demand, on the part of any branch of the Legis lature, as TYRANNY, of the worst species and most outrageous form; whilst such an attempt as is now being made, under the plea of the obsoletism of impeach ment, would have created a storm of unappeasible in dignation from John O'Groat's to the Land's End. We shall have no impeachment, then. The manli ness and fearlessness of the British senator, which would, in days of old, have rushed upon such a course —the spirit of fine and lofty chivalry which hovered around the walls of St. Stephen's Chapel in the days of Pitt, and Burke, and Chatham—is no more ! The spirit which animated the bosom of a Hastings, and which urged him to welcome, rather than shun, the fiery torrent of eloquent denunciation, with which he was assailed within those walls, exists not in the hearts of the Palmerstons, the Aucklands, or the Hobhouses Of modern days. Clubism, Liberalism, Utilitarianism, and the new-fangled conventional resources of modern society have, indeed, rendered the old-fashioned and severe virtues and practices of our ancestors obsolete, if not troublesome things. What was a vice in their eyes is a peccadillo in ours. What was in their eyes unworthy of a man or a statesman, is but blameable in ours, in a Pickwickian sense. In fact--for we disdain to palter with our feelings and convictions upon this subject—the lofty, sterling, chivalrou • - - honorable character of E. or Lngl, wheth er di sp l ayed in her legi slative 111 U assemblies, is inhmen her marts of trade, or in the intercourse of private life, is no more that character which the world looked up to in days gone by, than the Brummagem counterfeit is the sterling gold which it is designed to represent. Strange, by the bye, that we know so well the differ ence between the counterfeit and the real, in every affair of life; and yet only decisively prefer the latter to the former, when the object in which the quality is displayed is a paltry coin! But though we may have no impeachment, surely we may have a searching inquiry ; and surely some inde pendent member in the British Parliament will take steps to bring it about. LOCAL NEwS PUBLICAN'S FINES.—The amount of penalties inflicted upon publicans on Friday amounted to £53 10s., and that on other parties to £2. 9s. Gd. The Cheshire Foxhounds meet to-morrow (Wednesday), at Tatton Park Park ; on Frid a y, at B eeston ; and on Saturday, at Tabley ;--each day at half-past ten. LIVERPOOL SAVINGS BANk.—During the three first bank days in the present year, the sum of £8,079 was received from 208 depositors, being a larger number of deposits and amount than at any other corresponding period for several years past. THE JESSIE LOGAN.—The following was posted up on Friday at the Exchange News Room. The crew of the Jessie Logan, Captain Major, from C a l cutta to Liverpool, were take n i nto Cork on Wednesday, the 18th instant, by the Lynn. ANOTHER STEAMER Losr. — Letters have within the last day or two been received in London reporting the loss of the Dolphin steamer; she is said to have been driven ashore during the tempest at Portinllean, and was every hour ex pected to fall to pieces. She belongs to Liverpool. THE WRECK OF THE MONK STEAMER.—At the inquest on Monday week on the bodies of the sufferers by this melancholy occurrence, the jury found the following verdict, " Accidentally drowned," expressing their opinion that the steame r was not sufficiently seaworthy, and ought not to have been placed upon the station, and that great blame was at tached to those having charge of her in leaving Porthdynllaen on the day in question. exerti THE ons PI of the bands on L OT - BOATS.—These admirab enabled b to keep their r espective st a ti ons on the night of the terrific storm. Nos. 1,4, and 5 were on the western stations, and No. 12 on the light -ship station succeeded the following morning in board ing the Hottinguer, Monongahela, and several other vessels, in a most tremendous sea ; and, in all probability, but for the courage and presence of mind displayed by the pilots, these vessels would have shared the fate of the unfortunate packet-ships which suffered in the gale of January 1839- COMMITMENTS.—At the Police-court, yesterday, girls, named Sarah White, Sarah Thomas, and Jane Brown, were committed for trial at the sessions, on a charge of hav ing gone into the shop of Mr. Ingham, draper, Scotland road, to purchase some small articles, and thence purloining lb yards of common print. The cloth was found wrapped round one of their bodies before they left the shop, where they had recently been frequently seen together.—Edward Hum phries was also committed for trial, for stealing seven pairs of braces from the shop-door of Mr. Album, Whitechapel. DEATH FROM A FALL —An inquest was held yesterday, before Mr. Curry, on view of the body of James Sudlow. The deceased, who was 61 years of age, on Thursday evening last, fell down the steps of a cellar in Colling,wood-street, by which he was so severely injured that he was picked up insensible. He was bled by a surgeon immediately after, and recovered for a time. He was afterwards attended at his own house, but gradually got worse, and died on Satur day. Mr. Clark, surgeon, who attended him, stated the cause of death to be concussion of the spine. Verdict— Found injured in a cellar, and died from injury to the s pine ; but how the injury was caused there was no evidence to show." DEATH FROM SCALDlNG. — Yesterday, an inquest was held before Mr. Curry, borough coroner, on view of the body of Jane Thompson, a child of two years and a half old. On the 11th instant, the mother of the deceased and another female were at home washing in Orrell-street. There was an iron pot on the floor about half full of hot water. The mother went to cut a piece of bread for deceased, who fol lowed her, and in doing so she stumbled against the pot, and overturned it, and the hot water went over her. She was severely burnt over the right shoulder and under the arm. She was taken to the dispensary arid dressed, and afterwards attended by a surgeon, but she never recovered, and died on Sunday morninc , last. Verdict—" Accidental death from the burning." SEIZURE OF AN ILLICIT STlLL.—Yesterday Mr. Super visor Gib son, and severa l ot h er o ffi cers o f excise, appeared before Mr. Rushton, at the Police Court, and preferred a "onaplaint against Patrick jonelly, John Rayner, and three other persons, two females and a man, for having worked an, illicit still. It appeared that having received certain informa tion, the officers went to No. 2, Gore-street North, on Satur day last. On looking through an aperture in the door they saw and heard the prisoners Donnelly and Rayner conversing !Ilion the flavour of some whiskey which they were tasting. They then went in, anti in the cellar they found a still in full operation. A great deal of disturbance followed, in the course of which Donnelly threw two quart bottles full of whiskey into the fire, whereby the house, for some time, was in danger of being in flames. These two men were, howeve r , secured, and th e other prisoners, being found up stairs, they also were placed in custody. All the materials for manufac turing whiskey, and forty gallons of " wash,"were found and seized. All the prisoners protested their innocence. Don. nelly and Rayner were convicted in the penalty of £3O e PC and, in default of payment, they were committed to the rough Gaol for three months. The other prisoners ter discharged. I't7NRRAL OF MR. INSPECTOR Cithiwn.—The funeral of Mr. Crouch, inspector of police, who died last week after a protracted illness, took place yesterday afternoon, and was attended by the whole of the disposable police-officers of the northern division of the town, the superintendants, the chief constable, and a number of private friends. The procession, which consisted of several hundreds, followed the remains from the deceased's residence in Richmond-row, along the principal line of streets, leading southward, in the hi;ilier part of the town, to St. James's—the Mount Cemetery. The whole presented throughout a most impressive and mournful appearance. The picturesque burying-ground was much crowded as the last rites were performed. The de ceased, who had been in the force for 10 or 12 years, was a highly meritorious and active officer. He was about 36 years of age THE FUNDS: SATURDAY EVENING.—The funds have experienced further improvement to-day, a large purchase of Consols, to the extent, it is said, of £120,000, having been concluded fur delivery on Tuesday next, by one of the leading brokers, who is known to have a great share of the business of the west end bankers. A general supposition prevails that the operation proceeds from one of these establishments being dosirous of laying out their unemployed capital at interest. For one portion of the stock so bought 94k was paid, and for the remainder the rather higher quotation of 95. In other respects the English securities were firm, and altogether a fair a nount of business was transacted. The last price of Consols for money and the account was 94k to 95 ; Bank Stock, 171 to 173 ; Exchequer-bills, 635. to 655. premium ; India Stock, 262 to 263 ; Three per Cents. Reduced, 951 to Three-and-a-Half per Cents. Reduced, 102 ; New Tcree and-a-Half per Cents., 101 to k ; Long Annuities, 12i ; and India Bonds, 60 premium. In the foreign market no pro minent feature occurred beyond the continuance of much steadiness in prices. Spanish Actives left off 18i to k ; ditto New, 2311 to k ; Portuguese converted, 354 to 61 ; Mexican, 321 to A ; ditto Deferred, 9k to 3 ; Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents., 52 to 4 ; Dutch Five per Cents., 102 - to k ; Danish, 85 to 86 ; Brazilian, 731 to 741 ; and Belgian, 1024. to 4. THE INFANT SAPFHO'S FAREWELL CONCERT.—The Infant Sappho gave her farewell concert last evening in the Music-hall, which was filled by a highly respectable auditory. The intentive talent of this remarkable child has surprised every one, and none more so than the most experienced mu sical professors : in Manchester as well as Liverpool the unanimous verdict of all who have heard her has been that for her age she is a musical prodigy. She sang her usual pieces last night, but with the additon of a Magnificat, which she gave with much taste, delicacy, and expression, for which she was warmly applauded. Her performances, indeed, elicited universal admiration. Besides the efforts of Mr. Vining. father of the Infant Sappho, Mr. Richard An drews and Master Andrews, of Manchester, greatly interested the auditory by performing several duets on the piano -forte and the concertina. At the close Mr. Vining returned thanks for the support and encouragement his daughter had met with in Liverpool : he should never forget the remem brance of it, not so much from any pecuniary benefit, but from its showing that the extraordinary talent of his daughter was appreciated in this town. We understand that the Infant Sappho is about to visit Dublin, and we strongly re commend her to the notice of our contemporaries in that THEATRE-ROYAL—The tragedy of " Othello" was re presented on Friday last, when a 11r. Hoskins made his debut before a Liverpool audience. We understood that it was. Mr. Richard Hoskins that was about to essay this cha racter, and therefore attended with some curiosity ; how ever, it was not " Mister Richard " that appeared, but had it been his veritable self it could not have •been done with more humour. Whence this Mr. Hoskins comes, or whi ther he goeth, " deponent sayeth not" ; but if he be an amateur, we can commend his attempt as rather creditable— if a professional, as unworthy of notice. The Roderigo of a Mr. Perkins was really quite ludicrous. Mr. Stuart's lago was very clever : we never saw him act so well. Mrs. Sey mour's Desdemona was a charming and talented impersona tion of a wonderful creation of the poet's fancv.—The Pan tomime goes off capitally. The new clown, Mr. Wood, is decidedly the best actor of this line of business we have seen since Joe Grimaldi. His restless activity and his humour keep the scene alive. But where are the huge pockets that Joey used to wear, in which everything moveable, from a pig down to a pin, used to.find its way I—Amongst the novelties we see the " Tempest" is underlined for Monday next. The new opera of " Marinette" is in preparation, and will shortly be produced. ST. JAMES'S CHURCH, 'LATCHFORD, WARRINGTON.— Some of our radical contemporaries, and especially the Man. chester Guardian and Liverpool Journal, have recently made a great stir about the refusal of the Rev. Jas. Wright, Incumbent of Latchford Church, Warrington, to bury a child who had not been baptized. It is perfectly true that Mr. Wright did refuse to read the burial service over the child in question, though not before he ascertained that the child had not been baptized at all ; but it is equally true that the rubric in the prayer-book, which is the law of the land, left him, under the circumstances of the case, no option. It is, however, contrary to the fact, that Mr. Wright had pre viously buried several of the children of the same parent, as he has read the service over one only, and that because he was not aware that the child had not been baptized ; and it can not possibly be true that Mr. Wright has buried unbaptized persons to any great extent, as there have been but twenty five funerals at the church within a period of eight years, and two of these were Mr. Wright's own children. We under stand that the bishop of the diocese and the father of the child have both expressed their approval of Mr. Wright's behaviour. With all due deference to our contemporaries the case of this child could not give rise to the questioi whether " a person dying and not having attained the agi at which baptism is administered by a particular class o dissenters, is entitled to burial according to the law of thi established church." That question is settled by law, an( unless dissenters can without scruple expect the clergy o the established church to violate their consciences and tin law of the land, they should forbear a little on this point As to any displeasure on the part of Mr. Wrights congrega• tion at the occurrence, we believe no such feeling has beer manifested ; and we are informed, by parties resident in the neighbourhood, that there has never been the slightest inter ference on the part of the congregation with the discharge of Mr. Wrights ministerial duties, and no doubt they find that the affairs of the church go on quite as well without it We can readily believe that many a dissenting clergyman :would give all he is worth to be allowed to perform his ministerial functions with equal freedom. DEATH AT TIIE RAILWAY STATION, WAPPlNG.—Yes terday, an inquest was held before the borough coroner, touching the death of H enry Pi n i ngton, a man aged 33 years. On Friday evening last, the deceased and some other men were employed at the Railway Station, Wapping, in loading a waggon with balks of timber. A crane was employed in hoisting them, and lowering them on the waggon. After ' the third balk (weighing, upwards of three tons) was hoisted up, the deceased, who had charge of the lowering, took hold of the rope to lower, but the apparatus being insufficient, (there being no regular break to the crane,) the balk went down by the run, and could not be properly placed on the waggon. One of the men on going round the crane im mediately afterwards, found the deceased lying on the ground, just under the break, which consisted of three turns of the rope round the shaft or barrel of the crane. The blood was flowing from his ears, and there was a large wound on the left ear. The deceased was taken to the Southern Hospital. The iron wrench handle of the crane was found broken. In the opinion of the other men who were working the crane, is was not sufficient to lower such a weight with safety.—A police-officer, who found the broken handle, (which had no doubt struck the deceased,) expressed the same opinion.— W. W. Cochrane, manager of the porters, said that a rope twisted round the shaft of the crane had been used for some time as a break for the crane, which had been in use for about ten years. He did not consider the break sufficient to lower the balk on it when the deceased was killed ; but it was at the option of the parties using the crane, to use the break or not at their option. The break (by the rope round the shaft,) would be of some assistance, if two men were at the handles, but not of itself. The men were aware of the state it was in, arid that it would not support such a balk.—Mr. Chaloner, surgeon of the Southern Hospital, said the de ceased was brought to the hospital in a state of insensibility, and died before one on the following morning. The cause of death was fracture of the skull, causing compression of the brain.—The jury, after being briefly addressed by the coro ner, consulted for a short time, but not entirely agreeing, they were about to be placed under the custody of the beadle to consider their verdict, when those few who had stood out gave way to the majority, and they returned a verdict of " Accidental death," with an addendum, levying a deodand on the crane (which belongs to the Liverpool and Manches ter Railway Company) of £2O. LAW RELATING TO FIRES.—On Saturday last, Mr. As pinall, the barrister, appeared before Mr. Rushton, for the purpose of substantiating an accusation preferred by Mr. Whitehouse, agent for the West of England Insurance Com pany, against James Rigby, who was charged with having carelessly set fire to the premises of Messrs. Platt and Co., in Greenland-street, on the 22d December last. The infor 'nation was laid under the 81th clause of the Act 14 George 111., cap. 78, which enacts, in substance, " that, if any servant shall be lawfully convicted of firing, or causing to be fired, any dwelling-house or outhouse or houses, or other buildings, he shall forfeit and pay the sum of one hundred pounds to the churchwardens or overseers of the poor, or, in default of payment, be committed to prison for eighteen months." Mr. Aspinall said, the fire-office had been induced to take this proceeding in consequence of the numerous instances which had occurred of buildings having been set on fire by the carelessness of servants. It was pro per to show such individuals that, if lives and property were endangered by their negligence, they were liable to punish ment. The defendant was distilling turpentine. He must have known the danger of carrying a light near the pans while that process was going on, for he had been in Messrs. Platt's service many years, and knew that all the pans were provided with gas and with safety lamps, which would ena ble any person to look into them. Nevertheless, he took a lighted stick for the purpose of looking into one of the pans, and the result was, that the vapour ignited immediately, and the whole building was presently in flames. None of the partners of the firm were present at the time ; and he was the more particular in making this observation, as a contrary statement had gone abroad. Ile would be able to prove that the defendant had done as he stated, and that he knew it to be a practice fraught with danger.—Benjamin Platt, jun., a partner in the firm, stated that the defendant had been in their service twenty years. Their works consisted of a dis tillery, yard, an office, and a house, in one room of which a person resided. General instructions were given that lights were not allowed to be carried about. There was a gas-light to each pan, which gave sufficient light for all purposes. It would depend on the state of the pan whether there would be any danger in using a light. If the pan were hot, it would send up an inflammable vapour, and it would be dan gerous to use a light. From the experience of the defendant, he must have known that it was dangerous to take a light to look into the pan at that time.—John Edwards was called, but he did not answer.--Mr. Aspinall begged for time, but Mr. Rushton said, as this was a highly penal clause, and the defendant stood then on his defence, he could not grant it.— George Findlater, Messrs. Platt's foreman, was called, but he was unable to prove anything material.--Mr. Rushton read the clause in the act, as given above, and said that some other questions might have arisen, even if the evidence had been complete. As it was, the defendant must be acquitted SINGULAR MISTAKE.—When Dr. Keate was the Head Master of Eton College, and sitting one afternoon enthroned in his awful chair in the upper school, a person was seen ad vancing from the lower end, clad in scarlet, the livery of royalty. Nothing doubting his regal origin, and supposing him to be the bearer of a message from his Sovereign, the doctor received him with marked courtesy and his best smile ; when, what was his astonishment at hearing him ask per mission to perform feats of legerdemain in the lower school —in truth, it was no other than Mr. Moon, e conjuror We le ave our readers to imagine the amusement th this afforded to the boys, and need hardly say that this request was re fused instanter. Poor LORD MORI'ETII has been writing a namby-pamby school-boy epistle to some " dear Mrs. Chapman" in Amc rikv• and published in'the Liberty Bell, for circulation at a " Slavery Fair," held at Boston in December last. As a spe cimen of style and research—original and quotation —we sub mit the following:— " I am conscious (my dear Mrs. Chapman,) that I may seem to you to magnify any possible effect that might proceed from some probably very pointless scrap of composition ; but in all these matters it should be more a question of principle than of degree. I have seen before now that the susceptibi lity ofnations can stoop very low, as well as soar very high. If a foreign chime should be detected in the peal of the Li. berly Bell, I know not what startling echoes it might not awaken in the deepest recesses of Accomac. There is a line which we happen to have often heard quoted among ourselves Who would be free, themselves must strike the blow ?" LIVERPOOL EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY The annual general meeting of the subscribers to the Ey, nd Ear Infirmary was held on Saturday last, in the Claren don-rooms, South John-street, for the purpose of receivin Union in the past year, the election of officers, and the trans- action of other business appertaining to the annual meeting GEORGE GRANT, Esq., president of the institution, toot The CHAIRMAN opened the proceedings by observing that the ooject of the meeting was to receive the report of the pro ceedings of the Eye. and Ear Infirmary during the past year. It was not for him, perhaps, to enter into any statement of details, as the report would be read which had been drawn up by those who had witnessed the usefulness of the charity, and who had taken all due pains to promote and support it. He re gretted to state that an institution so eminently useful as this, which hail done, such a vast extent of service to the suffering poor, and others, should be so feebly supported in this large and important place. He could only hope that they whom he had the honour to address would be so kind as to use their influence with their friends, and in that way contribute, as much as possible, to the success of the institution, by means of increased subscriptions, without which the institu tion, he feared, although he trusted it might not, must be abandoned. lie was sorry to hear that the charity was now in debt, but he did not despair that through the exertions of its supporters, a town so celebrated as this for every thing charitable and good,. would step forward and maintain an institution so eminently valuable and useful. He had no more to say at present; and he would conclude by calling upon the Treasurer and Secretary to read their reports. Mr. JOHN CROSSFIELD, treasurer to the institution, said, that before reading his accounts he would state, that the committee had practised every economy consistent with the efficiency of the charity. The annual expenditure was con siderably short of £3OO, yet with that small means 9,000 cases had been relieved, a circumstance which afforded the best proof of its utility. He was sorry to say that the insti tution had a debt of about £7O to commence the year with. He hoped the announcement of this fact would induce in creased support, for it was to be much lamented if one of the most useful institutions in Liverpool should be neglected. Mr. Crossfield then read the accounts. The receipts appeared to be £2BB. Os. 10d. ; and after defraying every expense there was a balance remaining due to the treasurer of £23. 16s. 10d., which, with £5O of bills yet to come in, would make the debt upwards of £7O. Mr. T. C. DUNIXVIE, the honorary secretary, then read the report of the committee. The report stated that in the Eye Department of the in stitution, from its establishment in 1820, 35,864 patients had received relief, and in the Ear Department, from 1839, the period of its commencement, 6,285 persons had been bene fitted—thus showing that in two of the most sensitive and useful organs, the eye and the ear, 42,149 individuals have been restored to comparative happiness. This vast good had been effected at the trifling annual outlay of £290, and out of a hich, independently of out-door relief, the committee have been enabled to maintain and relieve, during last year, 50 in-door patients, —some from Lancashire and other places in England; others from Ireland and Scotland, and some from even North America. Patients suffering from contusions, wounds, burns, and particles of steel, &c., to the number of 145 of our best operative mechanics have, during last year, been afforded relief, and by such relief were enabled to resume their re spective occupations. The committee have received during the year a donation of £25 from John Ripley, Esq., and donations from George Grant, Esq., and three other gentlemen to the amount of £23 45., yet this excellent charity is in debt, and the com mittee appeal strongly to the liberality of the public for increased support. After readin; this report Mr. NEILL, the philanthropic and efficient medical officer of the institution, read a number of interesting cases, showing in their results the valuable benefits conferred by the society through the skill and at tention of himself and the other medical officer of the establishment. We extract two or three as well worth the perusal of our readers : " John Fyvie, aged 20, from Rathfriland, County of Down, Ireland, came to your hospital on the 11th of April, quite blind :in infancy an injury had destroyed one eye—the other became blind from cataract. He left the institution on the 17th of June, with his sight restored by operation. This young man's sight was wonderfully acute. I have received a letter from the Rev. Mr. Forde, his patron, saying, that ob jects so distant as to other eyes to require a telescope, to his eyes are quite apparent. This circumstance I have heard others who have been operated on for cateract also remark." " Jane Todd, aged 20—a fine hale young woman—was a dairy maid at Scarisbrick. In infancy she was pricked in the eye by a needle, and her sight in that eye was lost; but with one eye she managed to get on very well, and was a happy girl in possessing a good one. However, in her daily duties one day she was unluckily struck in this good eye by the horn of a cow, and the eye was knocked to atoms. She was now quite blind, and a more broken-hearted creature I never saw. She came to our institution. For the now in jured eye I could do nothing; but for that, of the sight of which she had been deprived in her infancy, I told her I hoped she might have her sight—waiting until the inflam matory effects of her present accident had passed by. I then operated upon the eye which had been long dark, and the Almighty willed that the operation should avail, and her sight was restored, and she is now again milching her cows and pursuing her duties as a merry, tidy dairy-maid. " Robert Tyer, aged 57, was a farmer, ' well to do,' in Rainford. He consulted me, about three years ago, as a private patient. He had cataract in both eyes. He dis liked my operating fee, and chose to have the operation done in the country, and one eye was lost ! Ashamed now to come to me, he visited Manchester, where a similar ope ration was followed by a similar unfortunate result, and he was now supposed hopelessly blind. His farm was not at tended to—all went wrong—he was no longer "well to do"— and three years blindness made him a very poor man. Lord Derby recommended him to your institution, and he became my patient—and the result of the operations on this man was completely successful. The pupils of his eyes had been closed from the injuries inflicted in the former operations. I was enabled to make false pupils, through which the light entered ; and he now visits Liverpool market every Satur day morning, driving his own market cart. His sight is now quite restored, and he will soon again be `well to do.' " These were the cases in the eye department which he had thought it well to mention. In the ear hospital there was a novelty : he believed there was only one institution in the world where the same means were made use of for overcom ing deafness, therefore, as the matter was special, and as three years had passed by since a similar report had been made, it was advisable that a report of these new means should be laid before the public, and the present seemed the best opportunity of doing so. Mr. Neill then read the fol lowing " Four years having nearly elapsed since the formation of the Ear department of this institution, and as it originated in some mechanical improvements which gave facilities for investigating the causes of disease in some of the remotest and hitherto inaccessible parts of the organ of hearing, it may be naturally expected that the results of experience ob tained would have placed the surgeon in a position to declare whether his expectations have been realised, and that hu manity had been benefitted by the introduction of the new means. It is a great and a common folly when a new matter is discovered to land its powers beyond its capabilities ; and it would have been a great folly had I made promise that the air-press and its accompanying vapour apparatus could have done more than act as, first, a means to ascertain (as by a stethescope) the state of the inner passages of the ear, and afterwards convey such stimulants as were required to restore the diseased structures to health and I did not do more than ' this ; whilst I showed that, through this instrument, a power was given to the surgeon, which he did no t b e f ore possess, to gain a knowledge o f diseases in a part hitherto unapproach able ; and, when made aware of the nature of the disease, to treat it medically or surgically, as was required. Now, 1 neither deceived myself nor you. The means were all they promised and I promised, and they have fully carried out all my expectations. In catarrhal deafness, the common disease of the climate, I am bound to declare the extreme usefulness of the air-press in detailing to me the exact state of the parts, and affordinl me a fair chance of treating the disease with a likelihood of benefit to the patient. lam the more inclined to thus publicly identify myself with the introduction and use of this apparatus in Liverpool, and in connection with a great public charity, as it may be a means of setting aside much evil and great drawbacks to the continuance of the modern practice and treatment of diseases of the inner ear. Anonymous writers—but especially one who has written in the London Medical Gazette, and who I will guarantee has never in his life seen the " air-press"—have pronounced the operation dangerous, and likely to do great evil to the patient. I did not reply to " Anonymous," believing that Mr. Pitcher, a learned and eminent practitioner of modern aural surgery in London, and writer on the subject ; or Mr. Yearsley, a gen tleman connected with a large public hospital, also in London, would, had he been worthy of notice, have done so. But, as the following remarks of this writer have travelled through all the medical publications of the kingdom, I feel myself called on to state, that what he has written has been written in utter personal ignorance of the subject ; and the only two cases of evil which he has been able to detail, are cases which have not occurred in the hands of an hospital surgeon, or indeed is there proof that the evil did arise from the use of the air-press. One was a man who died in the house of a wonder-working doctor in London. In evidence before the coroner, the doctor or his assistant avowed that the man used the air-press in their absence, he being alone, and he was found choked. The other was a case occurring in the practice of a wandering aurist. This patient was supposed to have died from injury inflicted by the violent use of the instrument. But are two such supposed cases, and occur ring in the practice of such individuals, to warrant remarks that follow? The British and Foreign Medical Review, in noticing the paper of ' Anonymous,' says : " This paper is violently dissuasive of air injections of the eustachian tube. The author seems to think that the injection is not actually effected in a great many cases in which it is pretended by the operator, and imagined by the patient, to be done. Among the disastrous effects which have resulted from attempts to perform the operation, or from its actual performance, he enumerates inflammation of the throat and tube itself, as well as of the tympanum, so . . . . severe as sometimes to te rm i na t e i n suppuration; emphy sema, caused by laceration of the mucous membrane of the eustachion tube, or posterior flares ; rupture of the mem brane of the tympanum ; diliquiurn, so protracted as to threaten life ; death.' " When the Liverpool Ear Institution was first publicly acknowledged, at the first public meeting, Dr. Formby and Mr. Bickersteth, who had repeatedly seen me operate, and witnessed the results, were the individuals to move and second the formation of a public establishment where the poor might avail themselves of a means to relieve their deaf ness and were they likely to advise a rash or dangerous practice? Since that time three years have gone by, and I have operated on thousands ; and as a contradiction to " Anonymous," I call on you all, and on all my medical brethren, to denounce me if they have ever heard of the most trifling injury occurring during this operation in my hands, or succeeding to it. Whilst in most of the individuals round me I see the relations and friends of a host of patients, who arc willing to acknowledge that their restored hearing has re sulted from the application of the air-press, and of the vapour apparatus." The CHAIRMAN said to him, this was a most interesting report. It ought to be published, for be was sure that if the public knew how much good the institution was doing they would give it more extensive support. The Rev. It. L. TOWNSEND rose to move the first resolu tion. He was quite sure that few remarks would be required from him to induce the meeting to adopt the resolution which he had the honour to move. After the interesting report read by the Secretary and the cases which had been read by their skilful honorary surgeon Mr. Neill, shewing that upwards of 40,000 persons had received relief since the establishment of the institution, he thought there could be little doubt that this charity had the strongest claims upon the benevolent consideration of the community. He regretted deeply that it should languish for want of funds ; but if gentlemen would but be kind enough to make its claims and its utility known, he was sure there would be such a response as would at once place it in a flourishing position. He thought the mere fact that 40,000, and upwards, of poor had received benefit from this charity, would be enough to stamp its usefulness, without one word more. (Hear, hear.) With these observations he begged to move the first resolution, that the report and trea- . surer 's accounts be passed and printed. Dr. Annociun, of Maranham, seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. The Rev. Dr. ILIFF, Principal of the Royal Institution School, moved the second resolution, which thanked the officers of the charity for their valuable services during the past year. The rev. gentleman said It was with gent con cern he had heard that which he was not aware of before, that this excellent charity was in debt; but, perfectly con curring in the sentiments uttered by the chairman as regarded the benevolent spirit of the town, he felt confident that, on being better known, if it were only from motives of economy, the charity would be better supported than it was. The number of cases they had heard, as had been properly ob served, slimed that the greatest good had been done at the least cost. Ile did not believe, if any of those cases had presented themselves at our own door, hilt that th. imnnicn • ....Au aJura, u.uti LU pill, MUHL Ir L nere naa been no establishment like this, under the care of a medical gentleman upon whom we could rely, and have become re sponsible for a suitable remuneration to him. Ile (Dr. Dill') did not scruple to say, that in this respect the town of Li- ...put,. ougut to consider itself providentially placed, in having medical aid superior to which was not to be found in the kingdom, nor indeed in any part of Europe or the world. (Hear, hear.) We knew how valuable the time was of medi cal gentlemen , yet they would not allow any cases to go without relief, although they might be benefitted at the same time they were sacrificing time and abilities ; and although these remarks would apply to. the other officers, he was sure the name last upon the list would not be the least in the estima tion of the subscribers. (Hear.) Mr. G. CROSSFIELD seconded the resolution, and hoped it would be cordially adopted. It was the first time he had attended a meeting of this institution, and he was filled with astonishment at the number of cases relieved and the amount of good done at so small a relative cost. He united in the sentiment that, if this charity could fairly be brought before the public, there was a charitable disposition abroad which would not allow it to languish. He did not know what was intended with regard to the interesting cases which the medical officer had read ; but if they could be published along with the report, and circulated, they would go far towards bringing more subscriptions. The resolution was unanimously carried. Mr. HARMOOD - 13ANNER moved the appointment of the committee and officers of the institution for the ensuing VPR Mr. HUTCEIINSON seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. On the notion of Mr. H. BANNER, seconded by Mr. NEILL, the thanks of the meeting were voted to Mr. Grant for his services in the chair, and the proceedings terminated. THE BLIND ASYLUM, The annual meeting of the Corporation of this excellent institution was held, on Friday, at the Asylum, in London- On the motion of Mr. E. G. Deane, Robert Berm, Esq., was called to the chair. The CHAIRMAN said be was requested by Mrs. Dumaresq to present the sum of £lOO to the charity, as an acknowledg ment for the favours her family bad received from the insti tution. (Cheers.) He was happy to add, that this was not the first occasio n on which a donation had been received from the same family. (Applause.) THE ACCOUIcTS The accounts for the past year were then read by the Trea surer, Mr. R. Houghton, and passed, and the several resolu tions adopted, for which see the advertisement in another column. We are, however, sorry to observe that they exhi bited a considerable falling off in the receipts, as compared with former years ; but, we hope, the returning commercial prosperity will bring increase to the funds of a charity which deserves so well of the public. On the items of salaries being read, Mr. J. H. TURNER said, in his opinion, it was much better to do away with gratuities, and give the masters and mistresses salaries commensurate with the duties they had to perform. A conversation ensued, the majority differing from the view which Mr. Turner took of the subject of gratuities. Ulti mately, that gentleman withdrew a resolution hethad moved respecting them ; the chairman observing, that it might, per haps, be advisable to let well alone. CHAPEL ACCOUNTS Mr. BARON then read over the accounts of the receipts and disbursements of the chapel fund. Mr. WARNER asked what was the amount of falling off in the pew-rents between the first and second half-year which had just passed. Mr. Banos said it was very trifling ; but the falling off in the collection at the doors amounted to £lOO. The Rev. E. HULL then rose, and spoke to the following effect :—Sir ' 1 rise to propose a reso l ut i on, w i t h t h e nature o f which, I believe, all here present are acquainted ; and as I have put forth in the public papers a statement of the facts on which I ground its excellency, it will not be necessary for me to say much on the present occasion. However we may differ in our sentiments as to the best mode of accomplishing it, I have no doubt that we all have the same object in view—the welfare of this institution. I have been connected with it more intimately than any other gentleman here for a period of nearly a quarter of a century, and, in all probability, I shall continue to be connected with it till the day of my death ; and it is only natural that I should feel a particular interest in its welfare. When I speak of the welfare of the institu tion, I must, of course, be understood as meaning the benefit of the indigent blind intrusted to our care. A large number of these afflicted persons are sent to us from all parts of the kingdom, for the express purpose of being instructed in some manual exercise or trade, in order that on their return to their friends they may be enabled to obtain a livelihood, and I am happy to say that many of them succeed in this object. Independently of the trade, however, a considerable number of them are engaged in learning an art which, however de lightful in its exercise, has unfortunately proved to be of little benefit to the pupils, I mean the art of music. No less a number than forty-two of the pupils are now occupied nearly one-half of their time in learning music, twenty-four of whom are taught to play on the organ. This is done at a very great cost to the charity. In the year 1822 the cost of teaching music, together with the salaries given to the pupils, amounted to £210; and it has gone on gradually increasing until its amount has now reached £350, whilst the cost of teaching all the trades amounts to only £2BO. Now, sir, what benefit has accrued to the pupils from this great ex penditure of time and money? Why, sir, during the period of twenty-two years the committee have been phle to obtain situations as organists for only twenty-two pupils, just one per annum; and during the last eleven years they have not been able to accomplish even this, nor the half of it. They have been able to procure only five organists' sit nations ; and, surely, no reflecting person can call this an adequate return for the time and funds expended. But, sir, we shall be told that other great ad van t ages arise to t h e i ns ti tut i on ; that the con certs given in th e mus i c-room a tt rac t crow d s of persons to the school, an d th at the sale of your goo d s are thus greatly facilitated. Even granting this to be the case, I should con sider it a very poor argument for carrying the cultivation of music to its present extent. Th e great object in sending pupils to this institution is, that they may learn something which may be of benefit to them in afterlife; and I am sure it cannot be right to employ so large a number in acquiring an art which has been proved to be of little or no benefit to them in after life, merely for the purpose of attracting per sons to the school, and facilitating the sale of your manu factures. But, sir, lam not willing to grant that the sale of your goods is much promoted by these concerts. The persons who attend them pass through the building i n t o th e music -room, and, as soon as the concert is over, pass through it again in a stream into the street without going into the shop at all ; and I have little doubt that, if they were accurately observed, i t wou ld turn out, that th e same per sonsbeinpgefroehes ndoifngmuensiy o f your goods. This is not myc attend the rooms, day afte r d ay . without opinion only, but, if you will ask Mr. Lucy, your superin tendent, he will tell you that it is his opinion also. That the funds of your chapel are greatly augmented through the instru mentality of the c h o i r I am qu i te rea dy to a d m i t , an d I should be sorry t o see its efficiency injured. But I feel that an ef ficient choi r may b e k ept up at a muc h l ess expense. I t can not be necessary that twenty-four pupils should be taught to play upon the 'organ in order to keep up the choir of our small chapel. In King's College in Cambridge, one of the most magnificent buildings in Europe, the choir consists of only twenty-two, that o f T r i n ity, of only sixtee n , an d that of St. John's, of only fourteen. That your funds are not in a condition to admit of any unnecessary expenditure is evident from the statement which I have already published, from which it appears that your subscriptions during the last twenty years have decreased from £867 to 379, the donations in poor boxes from £l2O to £37, and the gross receipts of the chapel from £lBOO to £1430. So that, whilst the cost of the music has gradually increased from £2lO to £350, your ordinary sourcesof revenue have gradually de creased from £2788 to £1836, a decrease of £952. For these reasons, sir, feeling a lively interest in the charity, I have thought it my duty to propose to you the resolution, which I shall now proceed to read. I have not requested any gentleman to second it, nor have I asked a single person to attend this meeting. But, Sir, I cannot for a moment suppose that a resolution, on the adoption or rejection of which, in my opinion, the future welfare of this institution so much depends, will be suffered to fall to the ground from want of a gentleman to second it. There is one gentleman, however, whose absence on this occasion I exceedingly regret. He has been a member of the committees of this institution for a period, I believe, of more than thirty :years, and has always manifested great interest in its prosperity. Had he not been prevented from being present, owing to his being engaged in the performance of an important public duty else where, I know that he would have great pleasure in seconding this resolution. Knowing the respect which would most likely be paid to his opinion, when I found that he could not be present, I addressed a note to him, asking him if he would permit me to state to the meeting that his sentiments on this subject coincided with my own. In reply to my note I received the following answer : " DEAR HULL,—I regret that I cannot attend your annual meeting. You are at perfect liberty to state, should you think it worth while, that I should have supported your reso lution, could I have been with you. Indeed, you know that I have advocated it in the musical department whenever the question has been before the committee. "Yours, very truly, "JONATHAN BROOKS." Mr. Hull then read the following resolution, and laid it upon the table, stating that he left it to the meeting to deal with it as they might think fit : " Whereas it appears, from experience, that beneficial re sults, commensurate with the great expenditure of time and money in teaching music in the school, have never accrued to the pupils; and this meeting is of opinion, that a decrease of the number of music pupils, and a considerable diminution of expense in the musical department, may be effected, committeeto the their earnest attention to this subject,with be directed to give in all matters rela tinga view to effecting the greatest economy diminutionof • I department, and as great a great benefit of the charity ; Resolved, to the musical that the . choir of the chapel. ' pupils as may be consistent with the e Ti n ie u ß m e b v e . r To.fumouLspicsad he had great pleasure in seconding the motion. propriety of the resolution ; the only could exist as to the could be • d how it ther was, as to so as to secure an efficient ther it could be adopted _ choir. Mr. DEANE did not think that any difference of opinion Although the choir consisted of forty-two, they had only central alto, one tenor, and two bass I at in the - s to be a reduction in the number ? name of fortune, was to become per annum ought to be reduced. He thought that the music-master was most outrageously ovo voices ietehet the choir, treble singer, s rd i , n wi gf there h, what, r n e e t that Mr. Hull had made out a very paid. Ar. T H u is ß s N a E la ti r clear case. But could they have an efficient choir without having a very large number of pupils ? That appeared to him to be the point. The main • The Rev. E. Point. Mr. S. TURNER.--my own opinion is, that it will be number of pupils, ne cessary to try a large es, and when it is found that they do not possess an ear for music, it would be use less Out of the for them to goon. y thO l u l ; l7l° present large choir, there were only, as Mr. Deane had stated, three or four efficient voices. But it was desirable that the pupils who showed musical talent should be taught. Mr. J. B. YATES said there could only b e one op i n i on as to the propriety Qt exerci sin g the stricte s t economy ; but he never would consent tha t th e preambl e o f t h at resolution should be passed in the way in whi c h i t had been proposed and seconded, because it implied th at an improper expendi tureof for tim manyan d m y etiorsn." had been sanctioned by. the com mittee The Rev. E. livee. — Nnt no ; the b enef i c i al results have not been commensurate w it h the expendit ure o f t h e money. Mr. YATES proceeded to argue agai ns t t h e pream bl e. The Rev. E. HULL said h e cared nothing about the words, provided the saving was effect e d, an d h e m i g h t leave out the preamble altogether if he lik e d. After some further dismission, th e reso l ut i on, as altered, was adopted ; a nd, thanks havin g b een voted to the chair man, the meeting separated i OPENING OF THE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION. The Lower School of the Collegiate Institution was opened yesterday morning, with the most promising tokens of suc cess. A larger number of pupils presented themselves for admission than were expected ; the exact figures we have not been able to obtain. James Cox, Esq., 8.A., of Trinity College, Dublin, is the head master of this department, a gentleman whose zeal and qualifications eminently fit him for the situation The Middle School will be opened on Monday next. From the number of pupils already entered, for this department, the Middle School promises to be very large. The Upper School will commence on Monday, the 13th of February. We are exceedingly gratified to observe the spirit with which this noble institution continues to be sunnnrred_ Thic: ;. proved by the manner in which a number ot Itsmoters have come forward to i ncrease th e i r donations. For pro instance, Mr. Gladstone has increased his donation of £750 to £1000; Mr. Edmund Molyneux, (Chairman of the Education Com mittee of the Town Council,) from £lOO to £1000; Mr. Jas. Lawrence from £250 to £1000; Mr. Josias Booker from £750 to £lOOO ; Mr. William Shand from £lOO to £250 ; Mr. Semi. Holme from £l5O to £250, and many others whose disinterested Munificence will be properly appreciated. The total amount of donations is, we understand, in round numbers, £23,000, whilst, to complete the Institution in all its parts, about £12,000 more will be required, making an ag gregate of £35,000. In closing this brief notice we may ob serve that presents of books, sculpture, and other works of art, will, doubtless, be very serviceable in- forwarding the objects contemplated by the establishment of this splendid institution. THE LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY Last evening the Liverpool Philharmonic Society gave an undress concert in the theatre of the Collegiate Institution. The body of the room, and the lower gallery, although tolerably will filled, did not present that gay appearance that it doubtless will on the occasions of dress concerts being given, but there were at least 800 persons present. This fine hall, if we may so term it, is admirably adapted to musical entertainments ; in every part of it the slightest sound may be heard—not a note is lost. In the upper gallery the effect is very fine, and had we not the fact before our eyes of the number of performers, we should have put down the strength of the orchestra at double the number than it actually was. The notes appeared to come pealing up in one combined sound, producing a magical and grand effect; this was parti cularly noticeable in the portions of the music where the efforts of the vocal and instrumental performers were com bined. Mr. William Sudlow conducted most ably. Mr. Henry Aldridge, as a leader, we have had frequently oppor tunities of praising; his steady hand, his precision, and ex cellent knowledge of music, conduce to render him a most efficient and valuable member of this excellent society. The first part of the concert opened with Kalliwoode's Overture. This was followed by selections from Haydn's masterly composition " The Creation ;" the best portion of which was sung by Miss Hammond,—" The marvellous 'work behold amazed ;" the chorus of this (as indeed were all the chorusses) was admirably done, reflecting great credit upon the members of the society. Misses Swain sang very pleasingly the sweet duet, " 0, lovely peace." The second part commenced with Auber's overture to Cheval de Bronze; it was excellently played, and elicited loud cheers at the close. Haydn's quartett for two violins, tenor, and violoncello, was charmingly executed ; in this Mr. Aldridge distinguished himself—the bass was also well played. The effect in the upper gallery was very fine, the sound appeared to amalgamate and proceed from one instru ment. Bishop's delightful glee, " The Chough and Crow," was encored ; it was excellently sang. The solo parts by Miss Hammond, Miss Aldridge, and Mr. Wearing. The chorus was splendidly executed. The rest of the programme consisted of— Glee.—" Fair Flora decks," Messrs. Case, H. Sudlow. and Wearing. Glee.—" Tho' he be now a Grey Friar," Mi ss e s S wa i n and Aldridge. Messrs. Lewis, Hetherington, and Palmer. Bishop. Chorus.—" Happy, Happy." Trio.—" The Flocks shall leave the Mountains," Misses Swain and Mr. Atkinson Ads and Galatea. Chorus.—" Galatea, dry thy tears" Ads and Galatea: This concert appeared to give unmixed delight to all present; those who were absent really lost a great treat. - - _ THE STORMING OF RIKA-BASHEE FORT (From Lieut. Eyre's Narrative of the Afghan Disasters.) The who!e issued from cantonments, a storming party con sisting of two companies from each regiment, taking the leak., preceded by Captain Belley, who hurried forward to blow open the gate. Missing the gate, howwever, he blew open a wicket of such small dimensions, as to render it im possible for more than two or three men to enter abreast, and these in a stooping posture. This, it will be seen, was one cause of discomfiture, in the first instance ; for the hearts of men failed them, when they saw their foremost comrades struck down, endeavouring to force an entrance under such disadvantageous circumstances, without being able to help them. The signal, however, was given for the storming party, headed by Col. Mackerell. On nearing the wicket, the detachment encountered an excessively sharp fire from the walls, and the small passage through which they endea voured to rush in, merely served to expose the bravest to al most certain death, from the hot fire of the defenders. Col. Mackerell, however, and Lieut. Bird, of Shah's 6th Infan try, accompanied by a handful of Europeans and a few Sepoys, forced their way in ; Captain Westrnacott, of the 37th, being shot down outside, and Captain M'Crae sabred in the entrance. The garrison, supposing that these few gallant men were backed by the whole attacking party, fled in consternation out of the gate, which was on the opposite side of the fort, and which ought to have been the point assailed. Unfortunately, at this instant, a number of the Affghan cavalry charged round the corner of the fort next the wicket : the cry of " Cavalry" was raised — a cry which, ten often, during our operations, paralyzed the arms of those, whose muskets and bayonets we have been accustomed to consider as more than a match for de sultory charge of irregular horsemen ; the Europeans gave way simultaneously with the Sepoys—a bugler, of the 6th infantry, through mistake, sounded the retreat—and it be came, for the time, a scene of sauve qui pent. In vain did the officers, especially Major Scott, of H.M's 44th' knowing the fearful predicament of his commanding officer, exhort and beseech their men to charge forward— not a saul would follow them, sove a private of thethe 44th named Stewart, who was afterwards prommed for his solitary gallantry. Let me here Brigadier Shelton justice; his acknowledged courage redeemed the day ; fur, exposing his own person to a hot fire, he stood firm amidst the crowd of fugitives, and by his exhortation and example at last rallied them ; advancing again to the attack, again our men faltered, notwithstanding that the fire of the great guns from the cantonments,_and that of Capt. Mackenzie's juzaillchees from the N.B. anle of the Mission Compound, together with a demonstration on the part of our cavalry, had greatly abated the ardour of the Affghan horse. A third time did the Baigadier bring on his men to the as sault, which now proved successfnl. We became masters of the fort. But what, in the mean time, had been passing inside the fort, where, it will be remembered sevevral of our brave brethren had been shut up, as it were, in the lions' den. On the first retreat of our men, Lieutenant Bird, with Colonel Mackerel and several Europeans, had hastily shut the gate by which the garrison had for the most part evacu ated the placr, securing the chain with a bayonet. The re pulse outside, however, encouraged the enemy to return in great numbers, and, it being impossible to remain near the gate on account of the hot fire poured in through the crevices, our few heroes speedily had the mortification to see their foes not only re-entering the wicket, but, having- drawn the bayonet, rush in with loud shouts through the now re-opened gate. Poor Mackerell, having fallen, was literally hacked to pieces, although still alive at the termination of the contest. Lieutenant Bird, with two Sepoys, retreated into a stable, the door of which they closed ; all the rest of the men, en deavouring to escape through the wicket, were met and slaughtered. Bird's place of conceaiment at first, in the confusion, escaped the observation of the temporarily triumphant Affghans ; but, at last, it was discovered, and a desperate attack commenced at the door. This being barricaded with logs of wood and whatever else the tenants of the stable could find, resisted their efforts, while Bird and his now solitary companion, a Sepoy of the 37th N. I. (the other having been struck down), maintained as hot a fire as they could, each shot taking deadly effect from the proximity of the party engaged. The fall of their com panions deterred the mass of the assailants from a simulta neous rush, which must have succeeded ; and thus that truly chivalrons, high-minded, and amiable young gentleman, whose subsequent fate must be ranked among the mysterious dispensations of Providence which we cannot for the present fathom, stood at bay with his equally brave comrade for up wards of an hour, when, having only five cartridges left, in spite of having rifled the pouch of the dead man, they were rescued as related above. Our trops literally found the pair "grim and lonely there,' upwards of thirty of the enemy having fallen by their unassisted prowess. Our loss on this occasion was not less than 200 killed and wounded THE FORCE OF FRIENDSHIP.—Some time ago a very re spectable gentleman died in the parish of Largo. Many were uninvited to his funeral, and among others a worthy cronie of the old school, who took the matter all the more deeply to heart, because, as he forcibly observed, " I'm sure if he had been alive I wud hac been bidden."—Fife Journal. LIBERAL LAWLESSNESS.—American institutions were established, no doubt, upon the principle that those who bad so large a share in making the laws, would certain'y respect them. But experience has proved this hope to be fallacious ; for no men know better than the Judges of America, that on the occasion of any great popular excitement the law is power less, and cannot, for the time, assert its own independence.— Boa. ENCOURAGING YOUNG MECIIANICS—Here is a young mechanic just opened—give him a job. He will remember his first patron as long as be lives. 'We have never forgotton our grateful feelings to the men who gave us the first job we received in printing. To be sure it was small, and besides it was never paid for, but he intended to benefit us, and we have always held him in grateful remembrance. Encourage the young man and he will never forget you. Mgs. SIDDONS IN OBSCURITY .—A near relative of the writer, a great many years ago, saw the afterwards cele brated and wealthy Mrs. Siddons walking up and down both sides of the street in a provincial town, dressed in a red woollen cloak, such as was formerly worn by menial ser vants, and knocking at each door to deliver the playbill of her benefit. Roger Kemble, the father, was manager of a strolling company, in which Mr. and Mrs. Siddons per formed. The company consisted principally of the Kemble family,—Bentley's Miscellany. WITCHCRAFT.—Judge Blackstone never found himself more embarrassed than in treating upon the subject of witch craft in his Commentaries. Dr. Grey, in his notes on Hudi bras, mentions that Hopkins, the noted witch-finder, hanged 60 suspected witches in one year ; and then cites Hutchinson on Witchcraft, for the dreadful number of 20,000 that were burnt within 150 years. The humane Judge Barrington like wise relates many horrid particulars, with excellent remarks, in his Observations on the Statutes. Howell, in one of his letters, dated 1647, says, that in two years there were in dicted, in Suffolk and Essex only, between 200 and 300 witches, of whom more than one-half were executed. It was not, indeed, until towards the conclusion of the seventeenth century that this infamous superstition began at all to abate. SUFFICIENCY OF THE SCRIPTURES.-4 will not scruple to assert," says Bishop Horsley, " that the most illiterate Christian, if he can but read his English Bible, and will take the pains to read it in this manner" (the bishop had been re commending a diligent comparison of parallel passages), " will not only a tt a i n a ll that practical knowledge which is necessary to his salvation, but, by God's blessing, he will become learned in everything relating to his religion, in such a degree, that he will not be liable to be misled either by the refined arguments, or by the false assertions, of those who endeavour to engraft their own opinions upon the oracles of God. He may safely be ignorant of all philosophy, except what is to be learned from the sacred books, which indeed contain the highest philosophy adapted to the lowest appre hensions. He may safely remain ignorant of all history. except so much of the history of the first ages of the Jewish and Christia n Ch urc h as i s to b e gathere d f rom t h e canonica l books of the Old and New Testament. Let him study these in the manner I recommend, and let him never cease to pray for the illumination of that Spirit by which b oo k sthe w e re and dictated ; and the whole compass of abstruse philosophywhichthe recondite history shall furnish no argument withhake this learned perverse will of man shall be able to Christian's faith. The Bible thus t studied , ew certainil , inde e e n d d , prove to be, what we Protestants . es sufficient rule of faith and practice, a e helmet of salvation, which alone may quench the fiery darts of the wicked." — Bishop Horsley. C i ORRESPON.DENCE TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD % SIR,—In support of my statement in your paper of Friday last, as to the rapacity of the Romish priesthood in Ireland, would you kindly give insertion to the annexed extract, which I copy from the London Evening Mail of January 18. Yours, &c., A. M. " The Mayo Constitution thus records another instance in which the peasantry have risen en 'muse against a Roman • ,UI.IIOIIC priest :---, In a parish within a few miles from - this, the parish priest announced that the amount usually paid, we believe, for marriages, baptising, &c., would be increased in future. This so enraged the peasantry, that they broke open and took possession of the chapel, and when his reve rence arrived there on Sunday from another part of the parish, he was fiercely a,sailed, and obliged to take refuge in the house of a neighbouring magistrate. We know not whether peace has been since restored between the parties." THE CHRONICLE AND MR. GLADSTONE TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. " Toujours Gladstone. It is Monsieur Tonson over again. Some branch of the family or other is everlastingly occupy ing public attention." Such is the exclamation of the Chronicle of Saturday, at the head of an article of a column and a half'. The tone in which this is uttered is an indignant one. That such a person as Mr. Gladstone, who thinks dif ferently from him, should occupy so much precious time and space in the public journals, appears to him surprising, if not absolutely ridiculous. In this outburst of feeling, moreover, he intends his readers to perceive, that in treating them to the long article that follows on this identical consumer of the public attention, he is not influenced by any other motive than that of believing it to be his duty to his country, to lay before them the valuable opinion he has formed on the sub ject of Mr. Gladstone's late letter to one of his tenants in Scotland. After having by these sentences in some measure softened the rancour of his soul, he proceeds to give a short sketch of Mr. G's career in life, how from a good old Radical he be came an uncompromising tory, and how from nothing, by his talents and industry, he made himself what he is. lie then alludes to the fact of Mr. Gladstone's return to his native land, and buying an estate on it, after having won the well-merited reward of his untiring exertions, a princely for tune. With this allusion is coupled a taunt, which, I pre sume, is intended for the benefit of all Scotchmen who may chance to peruse his pages, that no Scotchman, after having sought and made his fortune in a foreign land, has ever re turned, or wished to return, to the land of his birth. I was not aware that the spirit of patriotism, which has so long burned in purity and strength in the breast of every Scot, was extinguished and gone ; nor was I aware that it was the part of any journalist, either for amusement, or for the pur pose of enhancing the subject he is discussing, to cast such unfounded sneers upon a sister country. An extract from Mr. Gladstone's letter is next presented to us, in which he expresses his belief " that no alteration is contemplated, or will be made, in the existing corn-laws." The Chronicle thinks that more importance than it deserves has been attached to the foregoing extract in some quarters; and stating the argument used by those he refers to, says, that he doubts the premises, and therefore altogether rejects the conclusion built upon them. Now, I think the learned editor has not duly considered the said argument, or he would never have expressed his doubts so boldly. As given by him in his paper, it is resolved into the syllogistic form thus—" Whatever proceeds from the father of the Vice- President of the Board of Trade may be looked upon as truly shadowing forth the ministerial intentions, touching the corn laws in the ensuing session of parliament"—" Mr. Gladstone is the father of the Vice-President of the Board of Trade,"— " therefore whatever proceeds from Air. Gladstone may be looked upon, &c." The Chronicle may reasonably doubt the major premises, but he must be a sceptic indeed if he disbelieves the minor. I merely bring this forward as a proof of the imperfect manner in which the article is written. The erroneous view he has taken of the sentiments of those he is condemning on the importance to be attached to Mr. C's expression of " belief" is also sufficiently clear. He gravely tells us, that though Mr. G. may know the opinions of his son, it does not follow, as a matter of course, that he knows that of another person. No one, I am sure, ever made such an illogical assertion. The - Chronicle is confusing probability with certainty ; and because it has been said as the opinion of some that Mr. G. was probably aware of the intentions of government on the subject of the corn-laws, he construes this into the expression of a firm belief that he (Mr. G.) must be aware of these intentions. He utterly re pudiates the notion of Mr, G's being the ministerial oracle on this occasion, wisely guesses that he is the oracle of no body, and supposing that be may be the oracle of somebody, asks what his communications amount to, viz., that " no alteration is contemplated, or will be made, in the existi ng corn-laws." From this point commences a 'violent attack upon the tories, adorned with all the bitter sentiments of extreme party spirit, in which reason and all the finer feelings of hu man nature seem to be forgotten and unknown. `• When," he asks, " did the tories contemplate doing good to the country ;" and a little further on he says " their contempla tions matter not a straw." " they may all be assumed to be levelled against the people and their happiness." He does not say when did the tories do any good to the country, but when did they contemplate doing any good ? When did such an idea ever cross their minds ? Never, he replies. What a state has faction brought our country to, when such senti ments as these are openly avowed in a public newspaper! Where, in the case of those whom he is attacking, does be imagine has that honour gone which ought to be to all men dear? Where has that noble patriotism fled, which despising everything but the country's good, adorned the British senators of old ? Does he think that the pulse of pure devotion has ceased to beat in our parliament and our cabinet now, because the political sentiments of the latter are differ ent from his own? That while they are proposing measures which they publicly deeare they consider most conducive to the public good, a cloak is thrown over their secret thoughts, and that in reality they care not a straw for the people's happiness. There may have been in times past, and may be in time to come, men who can be classed under this denomi nation, but to maintain that all are liable to the same impu tation is to say that human nature is altered. If such opinions are to be held of all who are appointed to the government of our land, where is confidence to be placed ? Is it to be in the hot-headed demagogtie, who would willingly subvert our institutions from the very foun dation ? Such, apparently, would be the wish of the Chron icle. If, indeed, from the sweeping sentence of utter worth lessness passed upon the tories, he could have Christian feel ing enough to put faith in any one. It is time that some chau j ge - took place in the rancorous party feeling now abroad in the country, and a more generous spirit on both sides introduced and acted on. Fair and ho nourable discussion gives an impulse of interest to the society at large, and serves to preserve its rights and privileges pure; but when it is brought to such a degraded point as exhibited in the Chronicle, it is dangerous and hurtful in the extreme. I trust the time is not far distant when the differ ent political parties will show more forbearance to each other, a new life would then be thrown upon the political world, confidence between man and man would be restored, and the best interests of the nation be flourishing and pros perous. Yours, &c., F, MR. HAMMOND AND THE MINOR THEATRES TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD • SIR,—My attention having been drawn to an article in serted by Mr. W. J. Hammond in your paper of . Tuesday last, and which also appears in the Liverpool Journal of this day, I feel myself, as one of the parties concerned, and in the absence of Mr. Raymond, called upon to request the favour of your allowing me a short space in your paper of Tuesday next fora few remarks thereon. Whether Mr. W. J. Hammond';alect was, or was not, to pre-judge the question at issue between the Theatre-Royal and the Royal Liver Th ea t re , an d w hi c h has to be decided at Kirkdale on Wednesday next, I cannot say, although it ap pears to me, by the tenor of the article, that such was his intention. But I hope on that day the whole matter will be discussed, and that the magistrates will decide according to the best of their judgment without being either influenced or prejudiced by articles in the newspapers. I cannot for a moment think of violating either profes sional or friendly confidence, much less follow the example of Mr. W. J. Hammond in publishing private and confi dential letters—letters which, between partners, and on subjects connected with their legal liabilities, as well as with their joint pecuniary interests, have always, until this most unparalleled breach of faith, been held as sacred as the anxious whispers of husband and wife. If Mr. W. J. Hammond be not devoid of all the feelings of a man of honour, I do not envy his reflections on this breach of faith towards a gentleman every way his equal, and in many respects his superior —a gentleman in whom Mr. W. J. Hammond for many years reposed (or pretended to repose) the most implicit confidence. It is not my intention to allude to any of my private con versations with Mr. W. J. Hammond, nor publish any of his letters to me ; but I shall content myself with stating, that the suggestion respecting the warrant of attorney men tioned in his article was made for the sole benefit and ad vantage of himself and p artner, and ought not to have been published by him in the manner he has so injudiciously chosen. And as respects the opinion given on the merits of their case then, it is an equally gross breach of faith in him to publish it now, when on the eve of a trial of a similar nature, in which Mr. W. J. Hammond is so nearly con cerned, and who well knows that at the time he alludes to (nearly ten years ago) the law on the subject was very im perfectly known ; and it was not until after that opinion was given the parliamentary report upon the enquiry into theatrical matters was published, and that when it became necessary to look more particularly into the case, for the benefit of Mr. W. J. Hammond as well as his partner, it was found that too much had been taken on hearsay, and too little had been examined into respecting the real powers granted by the royal patent to the then opponents of Mr. W. J. Hammond and his partner. Independently of this, the opinion published by him was given in the course of a casual conversation, and was not the result of any deliberate enquiry into its merits, which every one of your readers must see was a friendly and confidential proceeding towards Mr. W. J. Hammond and his partner Mr. Raymond, and one which ought not to have been published by him. If any person can be found to assert that private and pro fessional intercourse is a fair subject for publication in the newspapers, he will acquit Mr. W. J. Hammond in this transaction : all other persons must pronounce him guilty of a breach of faith, such as would be scorned by, your's respectfully, Saturday Evening. P. S.—As Mr. W. J. Hammond has laid his correspond. ence open to the inspection of the public, you are at liberty to show this to any person desirous of seeing it, together with my signature and address, which I also send you. SIR CHARLES BAGOT.—We are gratified to learn r t e ha a t private letters, r ece i ve d b y the family connections, more favourable ac coun t o f hi s excellency ' s health uiindeed much more so than was anticipated. There is not the slight est doubt but th a t Si r Ch ar l es w i ll return to this country as soon as possible ; and his medical attendants are of opinion that, by the change of climate, his health will be thoroughly re-established. —London paper. MISSIONARIES TO CHINA.—One of the largest meetings, Perhaps, which was ever held in Exeter-hall, was held on Tuesday evening at that building, convened by the London Missionary Society, to consider the means of extending and promoting in China the objects of the society. The doors were opened at five o'clock, and by six o'clock the hall was so full that policemen were stationed at the various entrances to prevent others from entering. Mr. W. T. Blair, of Bath, presided, and on the platform were the Hon. and Rev. B. Noel, the Rev. Dr. Leifchild, the Rev. Dr. Alder, Mr. W. A. Hawkey, Mr. J. Fouiger, the Rev. A. F. Lacroix, the Rev. J. Clayton, the Rev. T. Archer, the Rev. R. Moffatt, &c. The chairman having briefly addressed the meeting, Dr. Liefchild moved the first resolution, expressive of thanksgiving to God for the termination of the war between China and Great Britain, and for the greatly enlarged facilities secured by the treaty of peace for the introduction of Christianity into that empire. This resolution . was se conded by the Re v . Dr. Alder, and was carried unanimously. Several other resolutions were likewise passed, one of which, moved by the Hon. and Rev. B. Noel, stated the Anglo- Chinese College was to be removed from Malacca to Hong- Kong, and that the missionary labours were to be specially directed to that island. The meeting did not separate till a late hour, and collections were made at the doors.—Globe UNIVERSITY AN'.l3 CLERICAL /IN TEL LI GENCE. OXFORD There will be an eiectton in Corpus Christi Coll, Friday the 3d of March to two scholarships, open to of the dioceses of Bath and Wells and Exeter respec Candidates must be under 19 years of rt , !e, and must p themselve s to the president at 11 o'cro c k on Saturd 25th of February next. with Lin colt ge of Swincieii Rev. Robert Shirley Bunbury, to the perpetual Curacy of Ecclestone, Lancashire. Rev. Sharp Mossop, to the Perpetual Curacy of St. Bridget's Beckermet, Cumberland. Rev. Lewis Roberts, to the Perpetual Curacy of Whitewell, Lancashire. Rev. Harry Trail Simpson, M. A., of Trinity College, Cam bridge, to the Rectory of Marnhull, Dorset, on his own peti tion, vacant by the d eat h o f the Rev. H. J. Place. Rev. Edward Neville Valentile Boydell, to the Perpetual Curacy of Wingate Grange, Durham. Rev. John Prckwood, to be Chaplain to the Bishop of An tigua. __..... - Rev. William Alfred Dawson, M.A., of Christ's Collef Cambridge, to the Vicarage of Flitwick, Bedfordshire, vacs by the death of the Rev. G. Cardale ; patron, the Duke Bedford. Rev. William John Kirkness, formerly of Queen's ColleE Cambridge, to the Rectories of Minster and Forraburr Cornwall. vacant by the death of the Rev. Richard Winslov patron, W. Kirkness, Esq. Rev. James Neville Heard, Curate of Hitchin, to be D mestic Chaplain to the Earl of Winterton. CAMBRIDGE. of f the c Regius Professo rs hi p the Rev. Dr. Graham, master of Christ'; laving . jetted to on the ground of being hims 4 an elect retired, and the candidates are reduced to three—na the Rev. Dr. 011ivant, Trinity College ; the Rev. Dr.:, Trinity College; the Rev. Dr. Chris. Wordsworth, Trin . College. On Tuesday the electors met in the schools, whe the examination of the candidates took place. Tuesday, the 31st of the present month, was fixed for the delivery of the prteleetions, and Wednesday, the Ist of February for the election. The Norrissian Professor of Divinity's Lectures for the Lent term commence February 9, at one o'cloch, to be con tinued every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday of the term at the same hour. Camden Society.—The Bishop o f S t. David ' s " elected a member of this society, besides other disting. persons, at the next meeting. New Exhibition.—T he examination of the St. John Poot Latin Exhibition, just founded in this college for the best classic of the freshman year, will take place in Novem ber ; the same to take place an nually in th e ear l y part e Michaelmas term. The exhibit ioners on the foundation the late very rev. master of St. John's, for the present ye' are as follow :—Adams, tioodeve, Bashforth, Hem m i ng, Dixon, Hiley, Parkinson, Hays, and Cox. James Taylor, 8.A., has been appointed head waste the Free Grammar School at Kimbolton. The following appointments have taken place : The Rev. Charles Tower, M.A., of St. John' s C o ll e the rectory of Chilmark, Wilts—value, £426. The Rev. Henry Cottinghatn, of Magd a len CP vicarage of Weston-on-Trent, Staffordsh,— elf an The - Rev. James Hutchinson, 8.A., of St. John's Coll to the perpetual curacy of Pleshey, Essex. The Rev, Samuel Smith, M.A., of Trinity College, to perpetual curacy of Barrowford, Lancaster. The Rev. James Gavin Young, 8.A., of Trinity Coll to the curacy of Boswell, Gloucestershire. CAMBRIDGE UNIV.ERSITI LIST OF HONOURS AT THE BACHELOR Of ARTS' COMMENCEMENT, JAN. 20, 1843. MODERATORS. Matthew O'Brien, M.A., Caius College. Benjamin Morgan Cowie, M.A., St. John 's Colic EXAMINERS. James George Mould, M.A., Corpus Chr Duncan Farquharson Gregory, M.A., Trir sti College ty College WRANGLERS Ds. Adams Bash forth, Gray, Campbell, Sargent, Ds. Christopher Jones. NV.. Trin. I Williams, Joh. I Postlethwait( Chance, Gruggen, Howes, Trin. Joh. Pet. Trin. Job. Joh. Harris, R. I Cobbold, Atkinson, Twining Goodeve, Brown, V Hardcastle Kemp, Goodwin, Rohrs, Deighton, Spencer, Gifford, Coombe, T., Lewis, W. S Ansted, Corpus BroCn, T. K Backman, Queen's Sid. Pix,• Joh. Fitz-lierbert Trin. Male, - I ~ Trin. Perram, I `-" Christ. Cockle, Bulmer, Hallett. Barnicoat, Elton, Yarranton, SENIOR OPTIMES. Joh. Ds. Coode , I Joh. Boteler. Southwood, Burges, Brown, D. Burbury, Naylor, Cole, J. Orris, Emm. Joh. Sid. Sid. Corpus Trin. Pemb. Frere, C., Brodie, Cartmell, Macleod, Jowett, Gell, De Gex, Pet. Corpu Christ Trim Eq. Joh. Trin. Joh. Corpus Trin. Valreni., Joh. Andrews, 1 Trin. Bunyan, 5 Pemb. Cox, Pemb. Alston Din. Babington,( Magd. Hue, Pe.. Joh. Coppin, 1 x Trin Trin. Rippin ga ll, I cl*Joh Joh. Blackbu rn , R . Trin. . Joh. Cobbold, Pet. Cath. Farr, zx, Pemb Trin. Raynbird, - " :1 * Christ Joh. Ritchie, Trin. Queen's Druce, Pet. Trin. Peacock, Trin. Cath. Tanqueray, Crawshay, Lang, Watherston, Elliott, James, J. C., Symons, Smyth, Money, Knight, Smith, R. M., Wood, T. L., Farthing, Hodgkinson. Blackburn, J., Glover, Ea. Pemb Kershaw, Dodgson, Cook, E. D'Oyly, Holcombe, Crossland, Piggott,_ TaVlor,i., Gibson, W. L., Charlesworth, Garland, Young, _ _ Grign - on, R. S., Bicknell, Lewes, Martell, Dickinson, Bloniefield, X UNIOR OPTIMES. Christ. Ds. Darnbro ug h Pet. Pemb. H oare, G. T. )Eq. Joh. Clare. John son , Trin Pet. Carpenter , Trin. Bullock, 1 , Caiu Pe I ''''`l . Joh. s. Trin.H. Mills, W., Job. Trin. Becher, Jes. Joh. Margetts, Sid. Wingfield, Trin. Crook, Trin. Beck, Corpus Trin. Arnott, ~. Emm• Bentinck, S ' 4 ' PjC ; el r ham in r.eb . : Joh. Joh. Hoiurt li cnhginfon, Corpus Trin. Cooke, W. Triu.H Trio. Joh. Trin. Pitman, Trin. p ia- . Chris' Joh. Trin Trin Armitage, Babb, iacock, M oleswortll,P.lN Slater, E. 8., EGROTAT. Nedham Tulk, ' Corpu - .Joh. Joh. DEGREES ALLOWED. Babington, W. P., Petnb. 1 Johnstone, Battersby, Joh. Newman, NV. T. Foot, Sid. Pickering, Garton, Cath. Rawson, Hardisty, Joh. Tower, Haviland, J., Joh. Trin.ii Joh. Joh. There are 9G places of public worship in Dublin, viz.:— Established Church, 46 ; Roman Catholic, 2S ; Presbyteri ans, 6; dissenters, 16. BURNING OP BIBLES. —The of the bng o a number of P rotestant Bibles by account Roman Catholic urni priests in the town of Champlain, Clinton county, New York, is, it now aPPears quite correct, and furnishes us with most dis graceful evidence of the existence at this day, of a degree of bigotry, perfectly appaling. That act was indeed most dis graceful—disgraceful to all immediately concerned in it — and was calculated to disgrace the whole communion to which the fanatics belong. Nothing but the most stupid ignorance could have led these blinded bigots to burn these Bibles, merely because they contained that version which was made of the Scriptures by the learned and excellent man who tran slated the sacred volume in the time of King James.-2 Vera York paper. A CONSCIENTIOUS DISSENTER.—An amusing scene c curred at the late Sessions for the County of Durham. _ _ _ and l - b t t oh o 0 0 0 I k u hold ,ghhthe . tdo o e f mb t eu h rs e rewodr, Testament oo. a case from S un d er l an d a witness - w - a - sca - 'lled into the bo objections, when the following colloq ntiie with becoming gravity , a s But when told, as usual , t o k Are you a Quaker? Witness—No : I sin a Dissen ter. ground uy o o e f e ' u ' r c r o e n d s : c — i e i c, —You must kiss the book, Sir. Witness—This book me I am to swear not at all. Clerk—You must kiss the boos or you will not be allowed your expenses. These worth, acted like magic on the " conscientious " dissenter ; i,i. scruples immediately vanished, and he hastily raised the book to his lips, amidst roars of laughter from the whole court. A SHAM CONFESSOR.—On Christmas-eve the son of the sacristan of Reignac, in the arrondissement of Barbezieux, 1 having learned that several young girls were about to go to confession, put on a surplice, and placed himself in one of the confessionals of the church. Three or four young girls came successively to acknowledge their peccadilloes to the pretended minister of the gospel, and the trick might have passed over undiscovered, if on an elderly man having come forward to confess the lad had not desired wantono he gone, for that lie only confessed pretty girls. The hearing this cried out, and the whole matter was made public. Th e t h o im t l ' i e a t d lil o doctrine ri s cure immediately lodged a complaint again ht s ihs t erueszaitraerhieaso, be_ only when placed in prison that the delinquent learned that to assume sacred functions was an act pu t n i ih o a f h t le he bylv Galignani's Messenger. CONVERSION.—Some sensation has been created amongst worthy the Dissenting sects of Rochdale by the recent co n n ia v e ersion of e r t h e e r r w o sp y hr e r e . ei ptP,hwetaulsp the hn t e h g ministereaged churchup upon nf of the work o g r lEngland. idn. Unitarianopposition Itw o chapel, ul d lu o i t ee f fa t , hdheiosTf convictions r m i n e i e y ti , n a g n w d i were h he a r eu t , v ioidnpe opened n h u eu e dt c ut o o u Busethp the truths ot , o rr of his At length, finding that he could doubt f no longer ' h e s Trinity. the spiritual de d b y advice uu u a n n e d i n a g s s i h s i t s a t n hf c o e r m o avowing himself a convert to We understand that Mr. Phel e doctrines rinse publicly offering himself as a candidate P purposes prep a.• It is also said that another for holy orders , and duly manner about to embrace trlgentleman in Roc in the chur , I i n • • " are pregnant signs of the tit le doctrines of the eis in like nes._m__ c . le church. Th ese , and publicly _. . ~. """cares of the marriage I their parents and their own baptism, competent evidence c the day and place of their birth, testimonials from thei college or school, together with Latin epistles to the elector: The Queen has presented the Rev. Charles Dodgson, c Christ Church, to the rectory of Croft, Yorkshire. The Rev. W. K. Hamilton, of Merton College, has bee appointed to the office of precentor of Salisbury Cathedral. The following members of the university have been ad mitted into holy orders by the Lord Bishop of Ripon : Deacons. —L. P. Mercier, of University College ;Hy Robbins, Wadham College. Priests. —The Rev. W. Baldwin, of St. Edmund Hall Rev. J. D. E. Jenkins, Jesus College ; Rev. R. J. Maple, ton, St. John's College ; Rev. R. M. Martin, St. Edmunc Hail. Rev. John Garvey, 8.A., of Corpus Christi College, Ca' bridge, has been promoted to the Vicarageof Hough -on-' Hill, With the Curacy of Brandon, Lincolnshire, vacs. the death of the Rev. R. G. Andrews ; patron, the Chancellor. Rev. William Ward, of Horncastle, to the Peri) , racy of A Msgarby. Lincolnshire ; p a t ron , t h e B ishop Rev. r. M‘Kan, to be Ch a pl a i n of the En Marlborough, Wil ts. Rev. Walter John Clarke, M. .A - late Minister Chapel, Cheshire, to the Vicar; shire.