The Express.
London, England, 1849-08-11 00:00:00

THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE AT MAN-

CHESTER.

The Wesleyan conference for several days of the
past and present weeks met at Manchester, and a portion
of its proceedings seams to be eskuleted to excite so much
attention that a notice of the leading facts may
_not be with-
out interest. Daring Monday, Tueeday, and Wednesday of
last week, the oridersam was prpally employed in mat-
ters to which the pablie were admitted, the examination and
ordination of the young preachers, who, having passed their
nosieiate, were to be received into full cennexien with the
oonfereaee me Wesleyan preachers. After various " exami-
nations of character" and other routine dings, on
Thursday and on Friday morning, the rime resumed
its sitting ea the evening of the latter day. The details
which follow are abridoed from the Widow* Times of the
Bth lad. Oa the chair being taken at live o'clock, the
greatest interest prevailed, as it was understood that two
aged supirnuaserarres (Messrs. Everett and Burdsall—the
latter in his 74th year) were to be immediately put to the
question.
The SECRETARY said that as Mr. Everett was strongly
suspected as the chief author of the " Fly-sheets," he
should, with the leave of the conference, propose to him,
without any bitterness of spirit, a short series of
Leave being at once granted, Mr. Everett was called for-
ward, when the Secretary, holding a paper in his hand con-
taining a series of questions, asked him first—
"l. Mr. Everett, are you the writer or author of the
Fly-sheets?"
Mr. EVERETT replied—Am I the first on the list of
those who have not 'lewd the declaration? Waen the
brethren whose names occur in the minutes before mine
have enswered the question, then will I. Wry am I tingled
out from all the rest? Till others, whose names occur be-
tare mine, answer, I will not answer, even if my refusal be
followed by immediate expulsion.
Ou the questiou being pret sad, Mr. EVERETT demanded
the name of his accuser, the charge against him in writing,
and en opportunity to defend himself in a constitutional
way.-0n being told that be was strongly suspected, and
that for this reason he was questioned, he said:—" I will
answer nit quietism. I know the temper of this confer-
ence. (Loud cheers.) An answer shall never be extorted
from me."
Mr. EVERETT asked the conference what motives ie-
duced them to fix on him merely en suspicion ? If he were
the most suspected, then there must be the most evidence
against him. Let them produce it.
Oa the original question being again proposed, he replied,
I will not answer the question. I will never submit to an
Inquisition."
Mr. Everett was then desired to retire to hie seat.
Dr. HANNAH then called for Mr. Burdett)), who. though
evidently enfeebled by sge. came forth with much firmness,
ea his Mind had before him. He also gave a firm re-
usal to answer any such question ; if accused of any crime,
he required the charge to be presented. For fifty years had
he been in the ministry, and he had n before been gees.
honed in that way. "Am I accused ? " asked he. "Yes,
yes!" replied many voioes " Then by whom am I se-
cured " was his reply. He, too, giving forth aro answer,
was desired to imams his Beat.
The case was ultimately postponed. On Monday it was
resumed, and on the motion of Mr. S. JACKSON, seconded
oy Mr. JOHN RATIKNICRY, the RSV. James Everett was
expelled.
On the motion of Mr. NAYLOR, seconded by the ex-
Prc eiders; Mr. Burdsall was to receive censure from the
chair.
Th• proceedings appear to have excited strong feelings
among the body at large.

SCOTLAND.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE QUEEN AT
GLASGOW.
The Daily Mail any. : —The authorities and liege.
of (Renew are now patting forth all their energy In making
the necessary arrangements for the reception of the Queen.
A rut number of tradesmen and lobvrcre (of weights alone
upwards of 400) are employed day and night all along the in-
tended line of procession ;land platforms, galleries, barricades,
and the splendid triumphal arch at the entrance to Jamaica
unrest, are rising like magic. Strong palisades of wood have
been erected along both aides of the streets, and down along
the river side to the end of the new docks. At the foot of
We ra4:reet, where her Majesty will land, a caoacious gallery,
sweeping mead from the Quay to the corner of the street,
la a semi-cirmilar form, is in courts of erection. A strong
and commodious platform or gallery La also in proems along
the front of the sheds from the foot of Went-street to the
bridge, and also across the foot of Centre-street ; and even
the mote of some of the houses in this locality are being
e >veered with seating for the accommodation of spectators.
lhe arch at the foot of Jamaica street has already assumed
a very imposture appearance, and is truly admirable u an
architectural design. It attracted last night an immense
crowd of s who were evidently astonished at the
pectators,
extent and beauty of the envies.
The ships at the Drools:flaw will also be broutlit into re-
quisi'ion. The decks of several have already been offered
to the public ; and firms one advertisement in our colemos
to-day, we observe that 130 amateurs are wanted to man the
yards of two large vessels, who must be dressed in blue
pekets and white trousers.
the manager. of the Western Club are proceeding to erect
a platform in front of their splendid building, capable of ac
c ,mmodating 250 ladies. Stand. are also being constructed at
various points in George street and High-street. The gene-
ral desire to have possession of windows commanding a view
of the royal cortege is also likely to produce a brisk compe-
tition; and wiadews are advertised to lit along the entire
rotate which her Majesty is reported to take through the city.
It is known that the venerable cathedral and the Univer-
sity will be visited by the Queen, and tradesman are em-
ployed in both of these ancient buildings, cleaning, painting,
and otherwise puttiog them in order.
The directors of the Intionary have issued tickets of ad-
mission to the enclosed ground its front of the building,where
a favourable view of the rot al cortege will be obtained. The
cum charged is low, and the proceeds will be applied to the
funds of the institution.
The Celtic Society, at a meeting held in Edinburgh on
Tuesday, resolved to be in attendance at Glasgow on the
occasion, fully equipped, to act aee a guard of honour to her
MO sty.
Al the period of Iv'. Majesty's arrival approaches, the
interest and excitement of the people sensibly increase.
An entire stranger to the eitj could have observed last
night, from the appearance and gestures of the citizens,
that some lively event was at hand. Multitudes thronged
the thoroughfares, and as the eye caught the wooden erec-
tions on all sides, and the sounds of hammers sell upon the
ears, it seemed as if the population were about to encamp en
the streets.
APP SAILS/ICI OP IRS MAGISTILATIS IN COVIST
The following letter has been received from Lord lireadale
hone, as Chamberlain of her !deism's Household, acquaint-
ing the magistrates that it will be neeemary they should
appear in court dream at the presentation of the address to
her Mejtety ; and although we ucdentand some reluctance
was evinced as to tho resumption of any official dress, the
imagiatratea, we are happy to learn (or such of them as had
any hesitation on the subject), have at one" resolved to
comply with the sugtecion of Lord Breadelbane. The
citizens may, therefore, expect once more to see their ma-
estrum in a becoming and totitablo official costume, which
we trust may not soon be laid aside :
" Dublin Castle, August 6, 1849.—Sir,—I am desired by
Lord Breadalbane to inform you that it is necessary that all
persons presenting ad !reeve to the Queen should appear in a
court dress or uniform ; or, In the ease of corporate bellies,
they may appear in their official civil dons, it there is cue,
but if not, in one or other of the firatnamed dresser. His
Ica ship thinks it would be quite proper that the Lard Pro
vast appeved in the old civic dress described b_y you. even if
the rest of the magistrates do not adopt it.--I remain, sir,
your obedient si runt,
(Signed) " AILIXASDEIL
" John Strang, Hog., City Cheshire, Glasgow."

ITNIVERSITY AND CLERICAL.
IJureatuitra Col. Leon, LOnuou.—Yesterday the council
adjourned for the long vacation. At their last session the
followieg were among the proceedings :—The announcement
of en unsolicited donation of 201. to the hospital by the
Duke of Cambridge, and the acceptance by his royal high-
ness, at the !color of the hospital committee, of the cffies
of vice-patron of the hospital, vacant since the demise of
the Doke of Sussex; and a contribution of 1001. for the
charity from an anonymous benefactor. Thanks were voted
to Sir Matthew White Ridley, But., for the donation of a
true copy of the group of Lscoon for the ilzawing•sehool of
the college.
The foil-awing appointments were made : Professors :
Dr. Wm. Jenner, of pathological : natomy ; Dr. Wm. B.
Carpenter, of medical jurisprodence. —Fellows: John
Deakin Heaton, of Leeds, hl 1) ; Walter Bagshot, M.A ,
Henry Matthews, B A., students who had graduated with
honours at the University of London.
Prizes to the students of the Faculty of Medicine of the
summer tern, were awarded as follows :—Botany : (Fro-
" 'wear Lindley), geld me lal and first certificate to Mr. John
Z. Lawrence, of Hempstead; silver medal and sscond certi-
State to Mr. Julius Waldemar Tunzelosann, of Bath; third
certificate, Henry Berrington Gibbons, of Reath, Glamor-
ganshire ; fourth certificate, Barclay Striven, of Hereford;
fifth c rtifieste, Elbert Bell, of Chelsea.—Pathological
Anatomy: (Professor Welohe, now Profesior of Medicine,
successor to Dr. Williams); gold medal and first certificate,
Thomas George Fitzgerald, of London ; second certificate
Henry G. Wright, of Hereford.—Medical Jurisprudence
(Lecturer, Dr. Parkes, for the late Dr. Thomson, Professor):
Dock prize, Henry Lawrence, of Bath ; second certificate
-ha T. Beasley, of Bourn, Linewinshure.

Now Buinionics trf bent*. -It is intended, as soon

assssttxa will admit, to subdivide the present enormous
diocese of Calcutta. and to erect a bishop of Agra. stretching
over the conquered Pusjaub. A large number of additional
clergymen will be el nt out, and will be maintained by the
Society for the Propagation of the Gov't in Forsi,o Parte.
It is stated that the first bishop of the new diocese will be
the venerable Thomas Dealtry, B C.L , the officiating mi-
nister of St. John's Epiecipsf Chapel, Bedferd-row. Mr.
Deeltry held for many year the archdeacoary of Calcutta.
A secusd new bishopric will be erected in Tinnivelly,
which is at prevent under the episcopal jurisdiction of
the Bishop of Madras. Within the last Arse Tears
tiers have been built in one single district of the Tin-
nivelly mission (Ed•yrnkoody), four large and seven
small clinches, with accommodation for 2,940 worshippers,
four antral and ten village mbools, calculated to hold 680
boys sad girls. There are about 14,000 fogies converts
under inetreetion in the Propagation Societv's mistime is
the the Tianivelly, sad nearly Church Missions
in diocese of Madras. The
Society km aloe a large clerical and law staff in those dis-
tricts of Smithies lab. It is apestsil that She Disheprlo