The Express.
London, England, 1860-08-29 00:00:00

OPEN-AIR PREACHING AT GLASGOW.

Open-air preaching has of late taken phce regn-
lrtych in the Bridgegate, Glasgow, from the stone pulpit
project, from the east side of the Bridgegate
Church. Although we may safely. conclude that that step
did not meet with the approval of the large number of
Roman catholic who live in the locality, yet it was not till
last night that any overt attempt was made to interrupt
the religious proceedings. Yesterday (Sunday) afternoon,
for a considerable time prior to the hour for the commence-
ment of the service, unusual excitement was observable in
that at all times busy street the Bridgegate, and it was
mooted secretly and mysteriously that an attempt would be
made to nullity, by interruption, any good effects that
might be likely to flow from the sermon of the officiat-
ing minister. Our police authorities soon got apprised of
what wee brewing, end with commendable foresight took
every precaution towards the prevention of • riot. About
five o'clock 100 policemen were marshalled in the Yolk-
Court, and shortly afterwards marched down to the scene
of the proposed row. A large reserve wee at the Ginn time
in readiness at the police.oflice, iu case of necessity, to re-
inforce the first detachment. As half-past lit o'clock ap.
preached, large members of people of a most respectable ap-
pearance thronged the great open space fronting the east
side of the church, and punctual at the hour the Rev. Mr.
M'Coll took his place in the stone pulpit. Then were shown
the first symptoms of what was ultimately intended to
stop the entire service. 'farmers of discontent, welling
at times into a howl, were occasionally heard ; but it was
not till the rev. gentleman began his address that things
appeared to look serious. Shouts aid bowls then lucre
from the east end of the street, augmented by cheers and
cries from the windows, and these created considerable
alarm amongst the hearers. Cabs were also at different
times driven through the crowd to the danger and annoy-
ance of the beaten'. Captain M'Call, who was in charge
of the police, had several of the parties taken into custody,
on which an attempt was made by the mob to effect their
rescue. Thanks to the stamina and courage of our police-
, men, the attempt proved a signal failure, and some of the
parties who made the ill-advised attempt suffered rather
severe for their temerity. The lorries was continued till
the end, mid though great excitement dill pervaded the
crowd, all went on quietly. About 10 o'clock the Bridge-
gate had assumed Li usual appearance.—North Briitsh
Daily Mail.

GLABOOW VoLtarreass Ton GARIZALD/. —ln
answer to an advertisement which appeared in our columns
on Monday morning, the Tontine Hotel last (Monday)
night was crowded to excess with young meu anxious to
see and carvers with Mr. Eirival, the young gentleman
who advertised a week or two ago for a companion to
accompany him to Italy, with the avowed purpose of assist-
ing Garibaldi in his great work. The number in Edin-
burgh who expressed a desire to accompany him being much
gratethan he expected, Mr. Eitival decided on extending
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irtilsvitation, and, after communicating with Captain
Styles, Garibaldi's agent in London, a committee was ap-
pointed in Edinburgh, whoare organising AEI extensive " ex-
cursion " party of Scotch gentlemen to Italy. Mr. Gabriel
arrived in Glasgow yesterday (Monday) evening, deputed by
this committee, and in the mune of two hours enrolled 104
young men, of an average as? of 14, about half of whom
were rifle volunteer*, and principally artisans, in the full
vigour of early manhood. Mr. Gabriel explained to them
that they could expect nothikuitt small pay and a free
pummel from London, with c and accoutrements.lt
is expected that their manage will paid from Glasgow to
London by private subscription, and to Glasgow the onm-
mittee look for liberal maidance in this respect. The " ex-
cursionista " were all in the most enthusiastic frame of mind,
breathing strong words in favour of the Liberator of Italy.
—North British Daily Mail.
SUNDAY BANDS IN TEN Pews.—Of the four
Sunday evenings which hove pared since our last notice of
the bands, two have been so wet as to prevent playing, and
two have threatened rain, and so kept Imp numbers away,
from which the funds have mitered considerably. The
committee have resolved to close (weather permitting) in
the Victoria-park oe September 2, and Regent's-park Sep-
tember 9. Home, 4 till 7 .

CZTOTAL PALACIL --ON g SHILLINO DAY.—TULI
Dt Y, Mns? Abnimicau oo raymeat, 6,639 ; ditto by
MOM tickets, 913; total visitor', 7,562.

"The Bishop of Rochester earnestly desires the clergy et
the diocese to use the prayer for tine weather at all the pub-
lic evirvicee of the church, and is anxious that the attention
of the congregations should be directed to the importance
of effectual fervent prayer at the present lemon of trial and
anxiety to agriculturists and to the country. The Bishop
I trusts that persons of all classes will be urged to introduce
some suitable words of intercession into their daily family
won by which the favour of Almighty God may be an.
this threatening weather.
"He ors
that swat one of the following short
Halms may be read with advantage, and the prayer which
follows may be a usehdllielp to those who are not better
provided 7 to 19; ha; ,
he.; surly, I ; xlvi, lxvii; civ, 24, ha; cxxi,
; 5, ko.:
" Blared Oed, who spreadest out the heavens, bring-
ing the winds out of Thy treasures, and sending rain upon
the just and the unjust, we acknowledge our manifold
by which we have deserved that Thou shotddest withhold
from us the appointed weeks of the harvest. But Thou, 0
Lord, art a neecciful God, full of comtiamion, long-suffer-
ing, and of post pity. Thou unrest when we deserve
punishmaat, aid in Thy wrath thin eat upon mercy. Enter
not into j with Thy servants, 0 Lord, neither
chasten us it Thy displeasure. Look down, 0 Lord, upon
the covenant, and still grant us seed-time and harvest,
rammer sad wink., in their order. The eyes of all wait
on Thee, 0 Lard, thatThon mayest give them their meat in
dee season. May our garners yet be filled with food coe-
reelect for ourselves and d for all those W6BllO wants it is our
duty to supply, that there may be no decay, and sob com-
plaining in our streets.
" ' Hear us, 0 Lord, for Tby mercies are great ! Hear us
for our Redeemer's sake! do we, Thy people and sheep of
Thy paature, will give Thee thanks for ever, and will always
be showing forth Thy praise from generation to generation.
Amen.'"