The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-10-30 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

I SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIANITY
AMONGST THE JEWS.

THE thirty-sixth anniversary meeting of this society was
held last night, in the Lecture Hall of the Collegiate Institu-
tion. The hall was filled by a large assemblage of ladies and
gentlemen. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Dr. M`Neile,
and on the platform there were also present—Revs. C. M.
Fleury, A. A. Isaacs, W. Rawson, S. P. Boutflower, T. C.
Cowan, D. T. Barry, T. Smith, T. Vale, F. M. Harke, J.
Evans, D. J. Hirsch, J. Bardsley, W. Pollock, S. Minton, W.
Gent, R. W. Wolseley, Dugan, Leslie, J. B. Lowe, J.
R. Conor, Wray Hunt, A. Knox, W. Britton, A. Thomas, J.
Thomas. Powell, J. Leveson, W. Maynard, W. H. Wright,
T. Malleson, C. W. Lawrence; C. Cotesworth Esq., H. Hal-
head, Esq., Edward Jones, Esq., M. W. Collet, Esq., W. Hall,
Esq., J. K. Rounthwaite, Esq., H. J. Webster, Esq., E. Fal-
loon, Esq., Wm. Jones, Esq., &c.
After prayer by the Rev. J. B. Lowe,
The Rev. Dr. WNEILE, on rising, said, there was a pecu-
liarity in the subject on which the meeting had assembled,
which would justify him, as chairman, in speaking at greater
length than otherwise might be deemed becoming in one
occupying the position of chairman. In speaking, writing, or
thinking about the Jews, we should never omit the peculiar
place occupied by the Jews in the book of prophecy, and that
they will, ere long, occupy an equally prominent place in the
book of history. This peculiarity will be found equally
true in both, and its importance and truth may be ex-
pressed in the three words, separation, restoration, and
pre-eminence. Separation nationally—among all nations
a peculiar people. This has been a matter of fact from the
beginning, and it has been the subject of prophecy. Restora-
tion, nationally—it is promised by the Lord himself, who says,
" I will gather them together from all lands, whither Ow
have been scattered, and they shall build up Jerusalem."
Pre-eminence, nationally—in their own land, under a glorious
king, exercising authority over all the nations of the earth.
Everything written of them may be found under one of these
three heads. Is it not written that they are to be trodden
down and oppressed, a hissing and a scorn to all nations
This can only be true of them, if they are to be separated and
outcasts from other nations. It is written that their king shall
reign in Jerusalem, and shall sit on the throne of David. That
there shall be but one king over all the earth, the Lord Jesus.

This is the prediction of their pre-eminence. For other
matters connected with them we must look to other
authorities ; and in relation to the way by which it is pro-
posed to bring them into fellowship with Christians, other agen-
cies must be employed. This society proposes to carry out
towards them the principles inculcated by an obedience to
Christian duty. The Jews, in common with all men,are ruined in
the eyes of God, and they require to be brought back and recon-
ciled to God by a Saviour; they have rejected the Saviour; and it
is our duty to bring them to a knowledge of the efficacy of
the cross, and to show to them Christ crucified for the salva-
tion of fallen man. In a word, it is the object, as the name of
the society imports, to promote Christianity among them. In
doing this we labour under a peculiar difficulty, and
that difficulty arises from the peculiarity as regards
Christianity. In making this remark, it is intended
to apply it to those who believe in the law, and who
reverence the prophets. It is not intended to apply
to those of the Jewish nation who are infidels. Those,
then, to whom reference is made have a complete knowledge
of Moses and the Prophets, and reverence their teachings, and
this imposes upon us a difficulty. In speaking to them, we
are bound to take the statements of the prophets, and
to interpret them in their natural way. To understand
their language in its ordinary sense, and to take it altogether.
If we do not do this, we do not take the way to teach them
Christianity. We must do with them as with the ignorant
and unlettered heathen, refer only to such portions of scripture
as we choose, or as we should be justified in doing with
the heathen and ignorant tribes. They already know the
scripture in their relation to Christianity. They look to the
predictions of prophecy, and relying on these they expect
that the Messiah will make them his people, and their king-
dom the most brilliant upon earth. We cannot, if we would,
ignore this part of the subject, in conversing with Jews. To
meet this we must be prepared by careful study, and an
earnest comparison of the prophets. Some say, why not urge
on them, as on others, the efficacy of Christ's death, and his
atonement on the cross ? We do all this, but from the pe-
culiarity of their knowledge we must do more, we must meet
their prejudices, and meeting them show that they are pre-
judices. We must let them see that their expectations are
not unknown to us, and are not disregarded. Isaiah says the
Messiah shall be born of a virgin, and that he shall reign at
Jerusalem gloriously. The Jew says, I take the prophets at
view worn, and doing so I sap that
Jesus never reigned at Jerusalem gloriously ; the Messiah
therefore, is not come. To obviate this difficulty, we must
take the meaning of the prophet in the natural meaning
of his words. We must take all, or leave all, in
this as in other matters, and he who does not attend
to this is unfitted to teach Christianity to the Jews. To
succeed, it is necessary to adapt the mode in which
you teach Christianity to the prejudices of those you would
teach. By doing this, you will remove stumbling-blocks out
of their way. Thus, while literally adopting the predictions
of the prophets, we find there is a two-fold period included in
those predictions. Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled some of the
conditions of those predictions. But to one of the conditions
of those predictions, that all things shall be put under him,
we say " not yet." This is the language of an apostle. Jesus
has come, and He has gone away. He has fulfilled some of
the predictions ; He will complete the rest when He comes
again. At His second coming, He will do all things which
the Messiah was to do, but some of which He left unaccom-
plished at His going away. Thus we open the way of recon-
ciliation between the prejudices of the Jew and the principles
of the Christian. In having said this much to the Jew, what
harm have you done to him ? In doing so, you have struck
down his prejudices, and prepared him for listening to
you. Having already said so much, I might sit down,
contenting myself as your chairman with calling on our
dear friends, who will be able to give us some interesting and
valuable practical information as to the working of the society,
and of the importance of its schools. The society is an evan-
gelical society, and has objects of an evangelical character.
It is in part a missionary society and a Bible society. The
instruments it uses are the same as those made use of by,
other societies. In its proceedings you will hear of the circu-
lation of Hebrew versions of the New Testament; it also cir-
culates the Book of Common Prayer in the Hebrew tongue ;
and in endeavouring to make the Jews read and understand
these, we seek to make them Christians. Till a late period of
our history we have been in the habit of treating the Jews as
brutes, and we have held them up as objects of scorn. It is
time this kind of treatment should cease ; and that such un-
charitable and unchristian treatment may be avoided is the
object of this society. The reverend chairman resumed his
seat amidst loud applause.
The Rev. J. B. LOWE, the secretary, then read the report
for the past year. It began by alluding to the de-
pressing influence of the war upon most institutions of a bene-
volent and missionary character. It proceeded to say, that
during the past year the contributions in aid of the society
had not increased, but, on the contrary, showed a decrease of
income. The income of the society for the year 1854
amounted to £B3B 195., while that for the present year
amounts to no more than £745 165., thus showing not only a
falling off in the income of the society for the past, as com-
pared with the preceding one ; but was, actually, £34 less
than the average income of former years. One reason by
which the report said the deficiency might be accounted for
was the smaller number of sermons preached for the benefit of
the society. It went on earnestly to exhort the friends and
members of the society to make renewed exertions for ex-
tending its usefulness. It expressed the deep regret of the
society, caused by the death of its venerable chairman, the
late Chancellor Raikes, who had been removed from among
them since the last annual meeting. To supply his place, it
was proposed to elect the Rev. Dr. M`Neile as president, and
the Rev. F. Parry, and Thomas Berry Horsfall, Esq., M.P., as
vice-presidents.
Mr. H. J. WEBSTER, the treasurer, then read the state-
ment of accounts.

Mr. M. W. COLLET rose to move the adoption of the first
resolution, which was, that the report and statement of the
accounts now read be adopted, printed, and circulated ; the
resolution also included the names of the office-bearers of the
society and the members of the committee. In recommending
this resolution to the meeting, he referred to the able exposi-
tion of the subject in relation to the propagation of Christianity
among the Jews given by the chairman. He also commended
the value of the statements and the general importance of
the information contained in the report.
The Rev. AUGUSTUS A. Isee cs, one of the deputation,
seconded the motion. In doing so, he said, it was with feel-
ings of no ordinary solemnity that he, a sou of Abraham, rose
to address such an assembly as the present. It might be, he
said, accepted as one indication of the approaching fulfilment
of the prophecies in regard to the Jews, to witness such meet-
ings as the present—taking interest in the progress of
Christianity among the sons of Israel. He next, in reference
to some of the remarks made by the chairman, alluded to the
persecutions to which the Jew is still subjected in Russia, in
Austria, and in Turkey. In those countries the Jew, he said,
is as much an object of scorn and enmity as ever. One
illustration of the benefits of this society might be found in the
fact that there are about sixty clergymen of the Church
of England who have been Israelites. This he considered an
evidence of the fulfilment of God's word in respect to the
Jews. In allusion to the falling off in the funds of the
society, he said the whole sum applicable to the conversion of
the Jews does not exceed £30,000 a-year, and it was sorrowful
to think this sum was undergoing diminution. He expressed
a hope that this would not be pertnitted to continue, and con-
cluded by cordially seconding the motion for adopting the
resolution, which was unanimously carried.
A hymn was sung at this period of the meeting, during
which a collection was made.
The Rev. ChARLES M. FLEURY, in a facetious address, after
stating that he was a stranger in this country, and asking
whether humour and fun might be permitted, said he had
intended to make a speech on the subject, but found he had
been completely forestalled by the eloquent observations of
the chairman. He concluded by moving, as the second resolu-
tion,—" This meeting recognizing the special claims of the
House of Israel upon the sympathies of the Christian Church,
desires to express unaltered attachment to the principles of
the Society for Promoting Christianity amongst the Jews."
Mr. W. HALL seconded the motion, which was unanimously
adopted.
The CTIAIRMAN then pronounced the benediction, in the
form used by the ancient Jews, after which the meeting
ieparated.

COMMERCIAL and MON_ET.4I?I" NEWS.

MONDAY NIGHT.

ALTHOUGH the high rate of interest still continues,
and no immediate expectation is held out of a reduc-
tion, there is a far better tone of feeling observable in
the Money-market, arising, no doubt, in a great
measure from the continued confidence in mercantile
security, and the conviction that there is no real
deficiency of capital. The fluctuations in the value of
the Public Funds have not been great, but the ten-
dency has been upwards, so that this test of the con-
dition of monetary affairs is as satisfactory as could
be desired. An advance has been made in the interest
of Exchequer-bills to 2-id. per day, and this had the
effect of restoring them to par. For commercial pur-
poses there has been no want of money; indeed, the
increase in the rate of interest appears to have brought
forward an abundant supply, so that some discount
houses have been compelled to refuse it, and this will
doubtless have the effect of reducing the rate, what-
ever may be the course pursued by the Bank directors.
It is also stated that money is so plentiful on the
Stock Exchange that many brokers have made ad-
vances to each other without any interest whatever,
owing to the short supply of stock. This state of
affairs, in the face of all that has been recently said
about monetary difficulties, makes it harder upon the
mercantile community that they should have been
compelled to pay such extravagant prices for necessary
accommodation, and strengthens the conviction that
the evil is/ chiefly, if not solely, owing to the mischie-
vous operation of the Bank Charter Act. The recent
large exports of gold to France must shortly have the
effect of turning so much in favour of this country as
to lead to a return of bullion, and as this has been
made the plea for the late movement, the Bank of
England must soon be called upon to retrace its steps.
The returns published on Friday show another
decrease in the stock of bullion, to the extent of
£522,214, accompanied with a decrease in the circula-
tion of notes of £276,620 ; so that the diminution
in the reserve of notes unemployed is only £247,005.
The balance being £4,310,485. The private secu-
rities have diminished £490,934, and there is also a
decrease in the public deposits to the extent of
£534,830, so that the reduction in the stock of
bullion is again more than accounted for without
entertaining unnecessary fears about a drain of gold
to France.

The accounts from Manchester are far more
favourable, and though there has been no reaction,
either in prices or extent of demand, the market ex
hibits a better tone, and there is great confidence in
monetary stability. The Woollen trade is not so good,
the demand having been considerably, checked by the
uneasy state of money affairs. The Hosiery and Lace
trades are in a far more healthy state than might have
been expected under the circumstances.
The Board of Trade Returns for the month of Sep-
tember have just been published. The declared value
of exports amount to £9,072,659, and those for the
corresponding period of 1854 to £9,261,565; showing a
decrease of £180,906 ; but last year the period taken
was from the sth of September to the 10th of October,
or 35 days, whereas the account includes only the
month of September or 30 days ; so that an allowance
has to be made, which would make the account show
an increase of about £1,300,000. By reason, however,
of this discrepancy it is impossible to state with any
correctness the changes with reference to particular
items. _ .

With reference to the quantities of commodities
imported and retained for home consumption, the
same discrepancy as to time exists, but we subjoin
the principal items.

Month ending.
Oct. 10, Sept 30,
1854. 1855.
Wheat, quarters
Indian corn, quarters 44,225 92,686
Flour, and meal, cwt
Eggs, No.
Cocoa, lb.
Coffee, lb.
Sugar, cwt 809,065 574,727
Tea, lb.
Rice, cwt
Spirits, gallons
Wines, gallons .... .....
Tobacco, lb. ....... ...... .... 2,884,823 2,464,859
Currants, figs, and raisins, cwt ... 38,342 42,515
Lemons and oranges, bushel ...... 2,964 3,283
Spices, lb.
The comparison of Imports of raw materials for
manufactures, less the quantities re-exported, is as
follows :
Month ending
Oct. 10, Sept. 30,
1854. 1855.
74,41'0315 la rti
Flax, cwt. ....2..
"-temp, do.
Cotton, do.
Tallow, do. ' 79,941 43,312
Silk, lb.
Wool, do.
The arrivals of specie during the week amount to
about £1,542,000, received as follows:

Mermaid, from Melbourne
Marco Polo, Ditto ••• • ...... • •
Walter Hood, Sydney •••• • • •
America, Boston ..••• • ••• •
Echo, Pacific • .. •• • • .•• •
Ballarat, Melbourne ....... ....

... £400,000
.. 600,000
.. 67,000
.. 22,000
113,000
... 440,000

21,542,000
The shipments are to a comparatively small
amount.

The return from the Bank of England for the week
ending the 20th of October gives the following results,
when compared with the previous week
Public Deposits ... £3,825,021; Decrease... £534,830
Other Deposits ... 11,764,080; Decrease ... 141,845
Rest ... ..• 3,161,093; Increase ... 13,194
On the other side of the account :
Government Securities.. £10,635,359; Increase ... £79,319
Other Securities ...... 18,789,512; Decrease... 490,934
Notes unemployed 4010,485; Decrease... 247,006
The amount of notes in circulation is £20,371,745,
being a decrease of £276,620, and the stock of
bullion in both departments is £11,230,207, showing
a decrease of £522,214, when compared with the
preceding return.

ISSUE DEPARTMENT.

Notes issued ... £24,682,230 Governmt. Debt 211,015,100
Other Securities 2,984,900
Gold coin & bu11'n.10,682,230
Silver bullion ...

£24,682,230,
BANNING DEPARTMENT..

£24,682,230

Prop. Capital ...114,553,0001G0v. Securities £10,635,359
Rest ~. ... 3,161,093 Other Securities 18,789,512
Public Deposits 3,825,114 Notes ... 4,310,485
Other Deposits 11,764,080 Gold & Silver Coin 547,977
7-day & other bills 980,139

£34,283,3331

£34,283,333

OUT SHARE-MARKET has been rather more active,
and the tendency of prices has been towards improve-
ment. This has been more decidedly evident at the
settlement now in progress, stock having proved rather
scarce, and cantangoes being lighter than for some
time past. The market, however, this evening again
shows an appearance of reaction. Local stocks,
especially insurance shares, are in demand, and their
prices show an improvement, owing to purchases for
Investment. We annex this day's prices ---Edinburgh
and Glasgow, 254-; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 75 -I, t-
London Stock, 921 2 *; Sheffield Stock, 218 ; Midland
Stock, 64 4 3i- 4 ; South Eastern, 171 3-16 1 ; Dutch
Rhenish, I 9-16 d ; Royal Insurance, 1 15-16 p.
COTTON.---The market has been influenced during
the week by the uncertainty which existed as to
monetary affairs, and though the accounts from
America had a tendency to strengthen prices, they
had very little effect until towards the close of the
week, when, owing to the more confident feeling, the
demand began to improve and stocks were less freely
offered. The sales for the week, up to Friday,
amounted to 38,810 bales, of which 1,400 were taken
on speculation, and 6,710 for export, leaving 30,700
for the trade. To-DAY, the accounts by the Pacific
were received, and the Money-market being easier,
they produced a firmer tone. The sales reached 12,000
bales, including 3,000 for speculation and export, and
prices of American were fully ird. higher than on
Friday. The following is a comparison of presen*
rates with those of the corresponding period lasi
last year :---

1854 1855
5 5-16 51
61 6i
5 3-16 5t
6 5i

New Orleans, middling
fair.•• •••
• •
Uplands middling ••••••
„ fair.... ...... ....•

1 SALES. IMPORTS. STOCK
SPlah
as
sze
Bo e:isc,lanniedriox. PRICES. Week Prey'. Week This
,ending ously ending v.., Oct. 26
_)Oct. 26 this yr. Oct. 26 -"' •
....---- --- I— ..
keowbiolerleans 4444 68
80 22 220 24540
Stained
11310, 637880
Boweds
10800 986540 2801 808585
cPDE
oege rmi
nynp.eatlrmvi
aa
.rsn:,
:8:8:c.c..
.......
:666:11 .7.5. 0. 1 404761900 .. . . 51621 22300
...2016 33322 20550
Maranham - : ~,.., .n 450 .... 30111 19410
. 701 500
5i 9 iv.,,, 10
5690 1f
63
93988, 5
3380
Surat .... 5690 63 5648, 3380
Surat
11409 210481 102740
Madras
Bengal--- -- -I--
38810 2552170 26165 1796469 479880

PRoDucE.---There has been an improved demand
for Sugar, and prices have advanced 6d. per cwt. In
Coffee, no change. Tea, in fair demand both by the
trade and for speculation. Rice, more active. Rum,
in good request. Palm Oil, in good demand. For
Tallow, full prices have been obtained for all descrip.