The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-11-06 00:00:00

GREAT GEORGE WARD.

The candidates in this ward were Mr. John Lawrence and
Mr.-John Rogers. There was considerable excitement in the
ward during the day. In the first hour, Mr. Lawrence took
ale lead, and continued at the head of the poll until its close.
At twelve o'clock the numbers were—For Mr. Lawrence, 152 ;
Mr. Rogers, 116. At half-past one o'clock—Mr. Lawrence,
196 ; Mr. Rogers, 144. After that hour the numbers on be-
half of Mr. Lawrence gradually increased, and at three o'clock
the candidates stood as follows :—Mr. Lawrence, 215 ; Mr.
'Rogers, 156. At the close of the poll the numbers stood For
Mr. Lawrence, 232 ; Mr. Rogers, 159 ; giving a majority to
'the former gentleman of 73 votes. Upon the exact state of
'the poll being declared, the friends of the successful candidate
cheered most lustily, and then marched in procession, headed
by a band of music, to their committee-room, at the White Lion
public house, where some of. Mr. Lawrence's committee ad-
dressed the electors at great length.

ESTE4fONIAL TO THE LATE- YEN.
ARCHDEACON BROOKS.

ON Friday last, a numerously attended and influential
meeting was held in the Sessions-house, to take into considera-
tion the propriety of creating some public testimonial in com-
memoration of the late Ven. Archdeacon Brooks. The meeting
was called by the Mayor, in compliance with a requisition,
numerously and most respectably signed, expressive of the
general desire entertained for such a proceeding. His worship
the Mayor presided, and among those present were W. Brown,
EN., M.P., J. C. Ewart, Esq., M.P., John Moss, Esq., (Otters-
pool,) Joseph Pollock, Esq., Rev, Rector Campbell, Rev. Dr.
ItNelle, Rev. W. Pollock, Rev. J. S. Howson, R. Horsfall;
Esq., A. Wain, Esq., J. H. Turner, Esq., J. B. Lloyd, Esq.,
T. D. Anderson, Esq., P. Shand, Esq., J. Ty rer, Esq., T. Sands,
Esq., Major Bourne, Rev. Dr. Barry, Rev. J. R. Conor, C. B.
Barclay, Esq., C. Bushell, Esq., Rev. Dr. Raffles, Rev. Dawson
W. Turner, Churchwarden Woodruff, &c., &c., &e• _ .

His worship the Mayor expressed the gratification he ex-,
perienced in presiding over a meeting having such an object
in view as that of erecting some testimonial to the memory of.
the Late Yen. Archdeacon Brooks. He having been for more
than half a century in the ministry, was well known to every
individual in this town. (Hear, hear.) Who was there among
the rich that, ever had occasion to consult him—as I very fre-
quently had— who did not find him a most judicious adviser ?
(Hear, hear.) Who was there amongst the poor who did not
alivays meet from him a kindly welcome, a ready band,
and a willing heart? (Hear, hear.) His active zeal to the
last day of his life in behalf of our local charities, and the long
desire of his heart to see the light of the Gospel carried into
the dark and dreary districts of the town, where vice, im-
morality, and crime had long held undisputed sway, testified to
the active liberality and Christian benevolence of his character.
(Cheers.) In a town like this, where there is so much difference
of religious opinion, it is most gratifying to see men of all
religious denominations coming forward to join in paying a
tribute of respect to the memory of the " good old man"—
(hear, hear)—whose life proved that the Gospel which he
preached was, indeed, a gospel of peace and good will to men.
(Hear, hear.) Let us hope that his example will not be lost
but, realising the words selected by the Lord Bishop
upon us, u,
of Chester as the text for his faneral sermon, let us feel that
" he being dead yet speaketh."
Letters of apology for non-attendance, but expressive or
sympathy with the objects of the meeting, were read from T.
B. Horsfall, Esq., M.P., from Mr. Alderman S. Holme, from
W. Thornely, Esq., M.P., and from John Rosson, Esq.
Mr. W. BROWN, M.P., said he felt much gratification in
being privileged to propose the first resolution for the adoption
of the meeting. He entered at considerable length into a
eulogy of the numerous virtues, private and public, which had
throughout his long life distinguished the late Venerable
Archdeacon. As a magistrate, and in the discharge of the
important duties of chairman of quartet...sessions, he was
probably unequalled. This had been honourably testified to
on the preceding day by the magistrates assembled, in quarter
cessions, and by the members of the bar, who, by their leader
Mr. Monk, expressed in touching language the feeling of
regret entertained by that body in the death of the Arch-
deacon. As a clergyman he was an honour to his profession ;
and in his labours on behalf of the numerous public charities
were to be found the most unquestionable evidence of his
Christian benevolence. He concluded by moving,—" That
this meeting deeply lament the death of Archdeacon Brooks,
and feel it their duty to propose a public memorial of such a
value as may testify the regret of the whole community for
the loss of a man whose whole life was devoted to the public
service." (Hear, hear.)
Mr. WOODRUFF, one of the churchwardens, seconded the
resolution, which was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jorrer Moss (Otterspool), in proposing the second reso-
lution, said :—Fully concurring in all that has been said with
respect to the merits and character of our late friend, I might
commence by stating that he was my most intimate friend for
more than fifty years. He and I commenced life not exactly
together, but very nearly, and during these fifty years of con-
tinued friendship, both as magistrates, and in every other poe
sition in which we were thrown together, I can truly say, from
my experience, that a more useful or benevolent man never
existed. I would say lie was the friend of every class and every
denomination. (Cheers.) Now, what are we to do to honour
his memory, and to tell to future generations who and what
he was? It does occur to me and to some other gentlemen
that we cannot do better than recommend for your adoption
the erection of a statue. (Hear, hear.) We have in the town
of Liverpool, owing to the liberality of the Corporation, one of
the most splendid halls in Europe, and it appears to me that
we cannot do better than place our friend's statue in that hall,
alongside the memorials of the great men, some of which are
there already, and of which others are to follow. (Hear, hear.)
I hope to see other statues there —so that the time may come
when our St. George's-hall, like Westminster Abbey, may have
suitable monuments to our great men departed. (Hear, hear.)
It is on this account I am particularly anxious that a statue
should be erected to the memory of our friend, and placed, with
the consent of the Corporation, in a niche of St. George's-hall.
I should myself have been very glad to see erected to the good
man's memory something more useful to the town ; but it is
desirable that the memorial should be a something that could
not give offence to any one, and which would gratify every
subscriber; and, as it is desirable, too, that the smallest sums
should be taken, with a view of showing the general concur-
rence and good feeling in the object, I think there could be ,
no better appropriation than the proposed statue. There are '
upwards of twenty societies in Liverpool which have sent ad-
dresses of condolence and sympathy to the family of the late
Archdeacon—and I am sure, looking to the Savings Bank and
the other various societies in which he took a leading part, we
shall get such a sum as will do credit to all. Under these cir-
cumstances, I beg to move that, in furtherance of the resolu-
tion just passed, a marble statue be erected, with permission
of the Town Council, in St. George's-hall, to the memory of
the late Venerable Archdeacon Brooks. I hope that this sug-
gestion will meet the approval of the meeting, and that,
adopted here, it may be carried out with befitting energy and
spirit. (Cheers.)
Mr. J.C. FWART., M.P., who was received with loud applause,
said—The object of this meeting has already been brought
fully before you, and it is scarcely necessary for me to say a
word. But, I have a melancholy gratification, in attending
here on this occasion, to allude to the many services of our
most excellent archdeacon, who is now lost to us. After a
long and useful life, he has been summoned to another and,
let us hope, to a better world, amid the regrets of his many
friends, and the respect, I am sure, of the whole community
(hear, (rear). Attached to a particular party in the state, he
never allowed his party feeling to interfere with his private
friendships • and in times of political excitement, when bad
passions shone out in all their sad deformity, he practised
only Christian forbearance and Christian charity (hear, hear).
By the poor he will be long remembered, and I may say, by a
large portion of this great community, amongst whom I am
sure he never had a single enemy (hear, hear). Sir, it would
but ill accord with my feelings to say anything which might
appear to be fulsome praise of our late excellent friend ; and
cordially agreeing as I do with my friend Mr. Moss, in the
resolution he has just proposed, I have -great pleasure in
seconding it, and in expressing a hope that it may be one of
the many worthies which we may see filling the niches of the
grand hall (applause).
Before the resolution was put,
The Rev. DAWSON TURNER suggested that, in the event of
any surplus remaining .after the object contemplated by the
resolution had been attained, it might be worthy of considera-
tion whether it would not be desirable to found medals, to be
competed for every year by Liverpool youths of all classes,
under 19 years of age, educated in any school whatever, or at
home—the examiners to be appointed by the Town Council,
but, of course, not to be persons of the town. (Hear, hear.)
The resolution was then put, and carried unanimously.
The Rev. Rector CAMPBELL said,—Mr. Mayor, under the
impression that this was intended to be a movement of the
laity, and a spontaneous expression of their respect and esteem
for a man who so highly deserved it, it was my intention not
to have taken any part in the proceedings of the day. In
deference, however, to the wishes of those who arc entitled
to my deference—and in order not to show any coldhearted-
ness in a cause in which my feelings and affections are deeply
enlisted—the purpOse of paying respect to the memory of my
highly-valued and deeply-lamented friend —I have great
pleasure in moving that a committee be appointed to carry out
the resolutions which have already been unanimously passed.
(Hear.) In proposing this resolution, perhaps I may be per-
mitted to say that, if my own individual preferences were to
interfere, I confess that, looking at the character of the man,
I should prefer, as Mr. Moss has said, something useful, in
preference to what is • merely ornamental. (Hear, hear.)
There are many other reasons, no doubt, which may make
this the best mode of testifying our respect. On such occa-
sions unanimity is absolutely necessary—(hear, hear) and
our dear friend was a man who made himself acceptable to
all classes—to persons of all religious, of all political opinions.
(Hear, hear.) It is absolutely necessary, therefore, that all
should have an opportunity of contributing to this testimonial
—if they think proper to contribute—as far as lies in their
power. (Bear, hear.) It will, lam sure, be a source of great
satisfaction to us all, to see his venerable form perpetuated by
a marble statue in St. George's-hall—(Hear, hear)—the first
of those Liverpool worthies, who, no doubt, in after times will
ornament that hall in a similar way. (Hear.) I need not
speak of him in that public character in which you all knew
him and delighted to honour him ; but perhaps I may be per-
mitted to say a few words with respect to the private virtues
of the friend whom I have lost, and whose private virtues no
man was better able to appreciate than myself. (Hear.) For
thirty years I lived in uninterrupted friendship with him—in
the perpetual sunshine of unalterable friendship. During
that time not s single angry word, not a single angry look,
ever passed between us. (Hear, hear.) I conscientiously
ascribe the merit of this—if merit there be—not to myself,
unless it were the merit of appreciating his character, but to
his temper, which it was impossible to ruffle. (Hear, hear,
hear.) He was a man with whom it was impossible to
quarrel, however disposed you might be to do it. In
the first commencement of our career together—which
we ran, as I )cave told you, for more than thirty years
—I was told that I would have to deal with a somewhat
overbearing man, who would let me have very little of my
own way. I preaared myself for this. I knew that subordi-
nation was a virtue of the Church militant, and that sub-
mission was a Christian excellency, and I prepared myself for

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endurance in theistern path of duty. But in a very little
time I found that I had mighty little to endure. I never met
with a man more gentle, more patient, more easy to be en-
treated, more inclhed to defer to the opinions of others, nor
one with whom I could act more cordially on all occasions.
(Hear, hear.) It certainly did happen that upon all great
points of interest which are apt to agitate the clerical mind
we were cordially arreed. (Hear, hear.) He was anxious, as
I was, to take the middle path, and to avoid every extreme.
We had no leaning towards Rome, or towards Geneva ; we had
no predilection eithEr for flowers or candlesticks; and, fortu-
nately, we had not the slightest inclination to quarrel with
our brother clergy for any opinions that they might hold.
(Hear, hear.) We k iew perfectly well that in a Protestant
country the Protestant mind would have its way, and we
granted to others the liberality which we claimed for ourselves.
With respect to oui friends without the Church, it was our
anxious wish, while doing our duty faitfully to those who ad-
hered to the commun on of the Church, to live in peace, and
amity, and friendship, with those whose consciences compelled
them to depart from her pale. (Hear.) We had very little
difficulty in doing thh, because I must say, with the greatest
possible satisfaction, twat our friends and brethren within the
Church always showed us that kindness, and paid us that
respect, which our situation entitled us to, but to which his
private virtues and venerable age more especially entitled him ;
and with respect to our dissenting brethren, outside the
Church, I am thankful to bear this public testimony to them
also, that they never meted from us any mean compliances,
but always treated us with kindness and respect. (Hear.) A
great part of that I am willing to attribute to the conduct of

my venerable friend, who established a character for toleration
nad moderation that it was impossible not to respect. (Hear,
hear.) I trust his virtues will long remain an example to us
all, and to that example I shall endeavour to conform myself
as long as it shall please God to spare. my life among yon.
The rev. rector, who was much affected during his address
conclude d by proposing the appointment of a committee. ,
The Rev. Dr. RAFFLES rose to second the motion, and in
doing so said, after all that has been said, and said so well, not
only in this place but in many others, by persons more com-
petent than himself to speak of the private virtues of the late
Archdeacon Brooks, he should content himself with merely
expressing a hearty concurrence in those tributes of regard.
He considered it an honour to bear part, however humble, in
an endeavour to embalm the memory of a man so eminently
useful and so truly valuable. Upon his character and life
death had now set the seal of eternity, and he had left behind
him an honourable memory which will never perish. We need
have no tears shed for him, for we hear a voice, and it com-
mands attention,—it comes from Heaven. It says, " Write,
blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." And who in this
assembly does not respond to the glorious announcement,
"Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end
be like his ?" He concluded by cordially seconding the
resolution, which was unanimously carried.
The Rev. Dr. M`NEILE moved a vote of thanks to the-
Mayor for his kindness in calling, and presiding over the
present meeting. In doing so he expressed a well considered
and eloquent eulogium on the manner in which his worship
had discharged the onerous and important duties of the
' mayoralty.
Mr. JOSWIE POLLOCK, county court judge, in the absence of
Mr. Thornely seconded the resolution, and, in doing so, said:
Of the private character of him that is gone I will say nothing,
but that to be acquainted with him was to admire him, to
know him was to love him. (Hear.) Nor will I say any-
thing of his merits as a clergyman,—they have been attested
by more competent witnesses than I. There was, however,
one province of his duties with which fortune brought me to
be peculiarly acquaiuted, and on that alone may I say a word.
The bar yesterday testied their approbation of the sentiments
expressed from the bench on the previous day, and in which I
firmly believe, and they gave it as their feeling, that he was.
one of the best chairmen that ever presided at a quarter ses-
sions in this great community. I practised before him as a
barrister for many years, and I had in that capacity an oppor-.
tunity of judging of his merits. More lately, I had the pride
and the pleasure of being associated with him upon the bench,
and, from my experience in this double capacity, I believe that
a greater ornament never adorned the bench than our late
venerated archdeacon. (Applause.) He was at once the
Christian clergyman and the upright magistrate,—the exlai-

bitor of God's mercy, and the mcnisier of man's justice. Asso-
ciated by his position with the rich and powerful, he was ever

the counsellor and friend to the humble and the pion Withva
strong practical common sense, that seemed almost intuitive
to seize upon the right and to detect the wrong, and above all
with that earnest sympathy with his fellow-men, without
which neither priest nor magistrate is worthy of his vocation
—he has left to us an example which we may endeavour to
follow, but which we cannot hope to rival. He has left to us
a memory that is at once recommended to our reason, and
enshrined in our affections. (hear, hear.) That memory has
been worthily introduced to us to-day by oar worthy chief
magistrate; and I have, therefore, great pleasure in seconding
this motion. I should say that the committee, of whom lam
one, will take into consideration the suggestion of Mr. Turner;
for there will doubtless be a sarplas from the subscriptions to
the monument.

The motion was carried by acclamation.
The MAYOR having in a few neat and appropriate sentences
acknowledged the compliment paid to him, the meeting
separated.

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