The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-30 00:00:00

W. H. Jones, and many others ;
and Roche ; notwithstanding that

here were several other meeting of rc

other parts of the town

chair was taken by S. Cropper, Esq

;ions denominations

half-past six o'clock the

g was opened by a suitable prayer by the Rev.

The Chairman, in introducing the' objects of the meeting,
said, they had met together on another of those interesting
occasions, when the committee have to give an account of

what they had don(

past year, bn

was most happy to say ' that they had a most
satisfactory account to render, which he thought should
fill their hearts with gladness. During the past year
there had been nothing to retard the progress of the
mission—none of its agents had suffered from illness,
or any sort of disease. They had also been enabled to
carry on the working of the mission, as they had had
sufficient funds. It was true that at times the funds have
on some occasions been low, but whenever they did require
them God had found means to provide them, which was a
pleasing feature in the mission. He would not detain them
with any further observations, but would call upon the
secretary to read the annual report.

Mr. W. H. Jones then came forward and read the report,
which was a very long but interesting document, from
which we glean the following facts as appertaining to this
mission. During the past year many changes had taken
place in the agents. At its commencement they had 24,
and through the kindness of the subscribers they had aug-
mented that number to 27, but from various causes they had
lost the services of four of their old agents, so that this
year they had only twenty-three agents ; but some we-e
then under examination, for whom a selection would be
made. The report then, in feeling language, regretted the
deaths of Mr. Blackburne and Mr. Mancroft, who were
great supporters of the mission, and whose loss will be
much felt. During the past year, the agents of the mission
had paid no less than 61,979 visits to the dwellings of the
poor, for the purpose of giving religious instructions to that
class, who most required it ; 11,865 special visits to the
sick ; and 359 visits to the death-beds of the poor. In the
course of the year, the agents had held 3,252 in-door
meetings, which were attended by the aggregate numbers
of 17,102 persons , being an average of 33 to each meeting ;
they had also held 343 out-door meetings, which had been
attended by at least 57,303, or 167 at each meeting; they
had also distributed 142,722 tracts, and 2,200 books, which
it was hoped would be read by a large portion of the poor,
and thus have a tendency to check the spread of profane
and immoral works, which were chiefly found in such loca-
lities. The report then went on to give extracts from the
agents accounts of the visits they had made, and the general
aspect of the progress the mission bad made, and the work
vet to be done, and calling upon all those who had the well
being of the poor and ignorant at heart, to come forward
and support the mission, by which much good would be
accomplished. - _

The treasurer, Mr. Horton, then read the statement of
accounts for the past year, from which it appeared that the
expenditure had been £1,871 18s. 4i., while the income
had been £1,793 17s. 4ad., but with the balance they bad
in band at the commencement of the year, would leave them
a balance on the 31st December, 1855, of £156 4s. 7d.

The Rev.W. Falloon, in the course of a most impressive
address, during which he ably commented on the report,
pointed out the great advantages derivable: from the mis-

sion, He concluded by earnestly exhorting his hearers not
to be discouraged by the difficulties they might have.to con-
tend against, but to go on in their great and good work—
that of saving the souls of those who might otherwise be
neglected and lost. To this mission, which had accom-
plished so much good, and which, if supported as it should
be, would do yet more, he and ail Christians wished them
God's speed. He concluded by moving that the report be
printed and circulated. . _

The Rev. Mr. Taylor, of Bootle, seconded the motion.'
The Rev. Mr. Lowe then tnoved the second

plution.

He argued that, in giving sunport to such an institution,
all religious differences should be put on one side, and that
all should do their utmost to give effect to such an under-

taking.

Several other gentlemen addressed the meeting, in the
course of which they ably advocated the claims the mission
had upon the public.

A c.ollection- was made and liberally responded to, after
which, the meeting closed with a prayer.

TRADE REPORT.—TrEsDAY

CoTroN : The Cotton market continues very firm, and
with an active demand, and pretty ample supply, prices tend
to favour the seller. The sales, including 90 Pernambucos.
6kl to 61d ; 40 Bahia, 541 ; 30 Maranbam, 541 to 64-d ;
200 Egfptian, 514 to fild : 1,000 Surat, 311 to 411 ; are
reported 10,000 bales, of which 3,000 are on speculation and
for export.

PIG IRON

The markets for warrants el(

cash ; three month

to 77s 63

rather better inquiry—.4lip'ment, 7,220

I at 76s

1. llere was a
laqt year, 10,300.

TALLOW : Steady at 58s 3d February and March; 533 to
51s 6d April, Jnue ; 51s to 51s 6d last three months.

SUGA.R : The demand is still very moderate ; the sales
comprise 100 hhds. Demerara, at 38, 6cl to 41s 3d, 900
bags grainy yellow Bengal, at 45s to 45s GI, and 100 cases
white Bahia, at 28s in bond ; besides which, 1,300 mats
Mauritius have been taken for export, at 42s 6d per cwt.

RUM, MOLASSES, AND COFFEE : Nothing has occurred.
TEA : The market is rather quiet, but pric'A remain

RICE is still neglected.
LINSEED : 500 quarters of Bengal are reported, at 65s
per quarter.

PEPPER : 160 bags Singapore black, reported at sid
per lb.

THE RUGELEY POISONING
CASES.

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH, WESTMINSTER.

MOTION TO REMOVE THE TRIAL,

Yesterday. before the full court, Mr. Sergeant Wilkins,
on behalf of William Palmer, a prisoner, moved for a writ
of certiorari to bring up the inquisitions and depositions
which had been taken in the cases in which his client was
involved, with a view hereafter to a trial at bar, or to
move the ve.tue to any other county than the county
of Stafford. The learned sergeant moved upon and read
the affidavits of the accused William Palmer, on which the
application was founded. The atfilavit, which was volu-
minous, contained the following p%ssage :—" I am informed,
and believe, that I cannot have a fair and impartial trial
in the county of Stafford, or in fact elsewhere in the mid-
land c,unties, inasmuch as the prejudice against me is so
great, that I do not believe, amongst an ordinary panel of
jurymen, any twelve men could be found unbiassed, and
unprejudiced."

Lord Campbell observed that the writs of certiorari now
moved for could not possibly bring tho inquisitions before

the court, so that the court might make an order upon them
in the course of the present term. The indictments would
not be presented, nor could they be found, until the

ensuing assizes at Stafford, and until they were fo:lnd it
was clear that the court could make no order. The learned
serjeant might, however, take a rule, which, with the

affidavits, might be served upon the attoruies in the c )untry,
and upon the coroner, that night, if great efforts were made

to accomplish their serve,

Mr. Smith, and Mr. George Palmer, the brother of the
accused William Palmer, then hastened t.) adopt the
necessary steps, for the service of the rule and affidavits,
upon the various parties concerned at Rugeley, and
Stafford.

The subject will, in all probability, come before the
court again to-morrow, which is the last day of term.

COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE.—Mr. Gye, the lessee of
Covent-garden Theatre, has already secured the services
of Grisi and Mario for the next operatic season.
THE NATIONAL GALLERY.—The number of visitors to
National Gallery wa., in 1846, 608,140; in 1847, 808,060;
in 1848, 703,410; in 1849, 592,470; in 1850, 636,565 ;
in 1851, 1,258,8.37 ; in 1852, 507,233 ; in 1853, 877,732 ;
and in 1854, 695,107. In June, 1850, the numbers include
visitors to both the Trafalgar-square and Marlborough
House Galleries. The number of students have increased
steadily, from 1,774 in 1846, to 2,354 in 1854.