The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-04-21 00:00:00

CHESHIRE INTELLIGENCE.

-THE GAS AND WATER. COMPANY.--The recent alarming
rice in this township, involving loss of property- to the
amount of several thousand pon ids sterling, coupiztd with
the proposed bill to supply some of the adjacent r,)weships
with water, has, in the clearest manner possible, disclosed
the " cloven foot," and showed th it the object of the
majority of the above proprsetary, is neither for the pl.bliu
good nor the public convenience, but a short-sighted
policy, scarce credible • now.a.days. With tWs
broad fact staring us is the face, that this
town is much in need of a more plentiful and more conti-
nuous supply of water than at present, it is difficult to
divine, and much less account for, the past proceedings of
the company in question in any othermanner than that of
an attempt to add still more to the handsome pm. tentage
enj led by the proprietors, and levy froM the inhabitants
(who, by the way, are a leetle too soft in the matter), a
price for gas which we consider quite out of all reason.
At the annual meeting, therefore, which will be held here
on Saturday, the 25di .April, we trust that some of the
new shareholders will be prepared to exert their influence
in breaking up the facticn so long in existence; and we
also lave, that the proceedings of the meeting will no
longer be a sealed book to the public generally, as has too
long been the case, but, on the contrary, that' the share-
holdera, from Mr. Jackson himself down to Mr. W. W.
Perrey, Halt hill, Tranmere, will consult publicity to
their good deeds—pro bono publico —by opening the
ineetinz to the various representatives of the press.
DISAPPOINTMENT.—Yesterday, in oansequerce of Dr.
Mask not being able to have his luggage brought over with
the regular ferry steamers, that gentleman was unable to
give his afternoon concert, as advertised. To remedy the
above, however, Dr. Mark, we are glad to learn, Ins fixed
on giving an afternoon and evening pesformance, -In the
Argyle Roams, when we have no doubt but large audiences
will turn out to enjoy the Tic% treat of the performance.
CAUTION TO PAaaNrs.—Yesterday afternoon a young
boy named Jackson, and residing in St. John's place, fell
into one of the deep pits in the immediate vicinity of St.
John's Clinch, but fortunately was more frightened than
injured. In reference to the above, we beg to call
attention to the wale of the ground generally in that
locality, as until very recently indeed, even the footpath
leading up past the church was not the safest in the
district.

ROBBERY.-On Saturday afternoon last, a man, represent.
ing himself to be a repairer of musical instruments,
marched into the Independent Chapel, situated at the
corner of Cleveland street, and proffered his services,
which, however, were dispensed with. After the "great
unknown" had vanished, it was found that a valuable
music book had disappeared from the place where it
" was wont to be." The theft caused disappointment to the
organist, and to the congregation generally, as the selection
of tunes in the volume taken away was somewhat peculiar.
The man is represented as thin faced and dark cont.
plezionecl.

SeamoNs.--On Sabbath last two sermons were delivered
in St. John's Church, in the forenoon, by the Rev. James
Charles Hamilton, and in the afternoon by the Rev. R.
Bale incumbent of St. Anne's, for the benefit of the
National Sohools, in coneectioa with St. John's Church.
The sermons were particularly suitable, and highly
effective. The collection amounted to £2O sterling.
AccrDeme—A few days ego, Captain SilVf, of the brig
Mary Ann, now berthed at Tranmere dock, whiee engaged
in lifting a heavy case of lead, sustained three fractures
on his left leg, from the case falling thereon. He was
removed to the hospital, where, under Dr. Marshall's care,
he is recovering as favourably as could be expected,
ACCIDENT.—About half past one o'clock, on Sunday
morning last, a knight of the thimble, names
Jurtrary, and who, by the way, is.a firm believer in' the
doctrine of "keeping the spirits up by pou.ing them
down," was brought to the hospital, having sustained
severe posterior scalp wound. From the bursting of a
blood vessel, the character, who is still in the hospitals
nearly bled to death. .
DIOCESE OF CHESTRA.—The Rev. William Lyster has
been licensed by the bishop to the stipendiary curacy of
St. George's Ce larch, Hyde, upon the nomination of the Rev.
Alexander Read, the incumbent. The Rev. William
Clementson has been licensed by the bishop to the perpetual
curacy of St. Michael's Church, Toxteth Park, Liverpool,
upon the nomination of J. Imes, Esq., the patron value
£3OO ; vacant by the resignation of the Rev. *fibula
Hesketh,
CONCERTS.—Last night the annual concerts of Mr. and
Mrs. Millar took place, in the Craven Rooms, Chester street,
which, as we had expected, was well attended by the
most respectable ani elite of the district. Oa the
occasion, Mr. Millar was ' well supported by
a first class staff of vocalists. Mr. and Scarisbrick,
well known in Liverpool, appeared, and gave the highest
satisfaction. In the song, " The Right Use of Gold,"
Scarisbrick was so unusually happy as to merit the
honour of an encore; and, in his next song, My Molly
dear, I'm not myself at all," he reminded us strongly of
the native brogue of the illustrious Paddy Beekes, a cir_
curnstance which we were not prepared for at the
hands of a native of Lancashire. The parts taken
in the programme by Mr. and Mrs. Millar, and
Miss Millar, were duly appreciated by the auditory. The
young lady pupil of Mrs. Sharisbrick also acted her part
admirably welt in the proceedings. From local circum-
stances, however, and to which we need hardly refer, the songs given by Mr. T. Parker, Hamilton street,
might be looked upon as the events of the evening;
and of a truth, we did not anticipate such a
masterly stroke from an amateur. In the song "I'm a
gent—l'm a registered swell," Mr. P., dressed in proprica
personcs, assumed all the bombasticism and action so, requisite for doing the piece ample justice, and conse-
quently was encored twice. Looking to the whole of the
evening's entertainment, we cannot but compliment Mr.
and Mrs. Millar on this other successful effort to cater foe
the public amusement, in which Mr. Millar. while con-
nected with her Majesty's Concerts in London, was so
singularly successful.
SALE OF ORNAMENTA& . AT BIRKENHED.
—To-day and on WednL K esday and Thurs/ay, a sale of
useful and ornamental work, of a very superior description,
will be held in the schoolrooms attached to St. John's
Church, Birkenhead. It appears that a fund is now being
raised for the purchase of St. John's Church, which
originally cost £6,000, and which the present proprietors
gave offered to sell for £3,000, having, in addition, given
£lOO to the 13nib and Endowment Found. The
•congregation have already subssribed about two thirds of
the required sum, and the sale or bazaar above mentioned,
is intended to supply the deficiency. We have reason to
halieve that the articles offered for sale will be
of a more useful and varied character than is customary at '
bazaars, and that the arrangements will not include
reifies. A variety of interesting and attractive amusement
will also add to the pleasure of the bazaar ; and a series
of musical performances will also take place at
.intervals,
The whole affair has been occupying the time and talents
of the ladies of the congregation, who have worked with
the heartiest good will for some months past ; so tilat A
numerous and fashionable attendance of visitors is almost certainty. The tradesmen of' the township have also
contributed most liberally. The imperfeet department of
the refreshments will also be maeaged by the ladies of the
tongregation, so that theta aumerors individuals who are
sceptical of the -merits and qualities of prof ssional
confeelionery, sandwiches, Sc., may eat and drink with
pleasure end contentment,

MAGNIFICENT CARVED BEDSTEAD.—We learn that the
Art Treasures Exhibition will contain a bedstead which,
for the elaborate character of its carving, is unequalled.
ft is in the possession of a gentleman at Warrington, and
was recently carved in this county. Some idea may be
formed of its character by the fact that its value is
estimated at 1,000 guineas, its fist cost being little under
that sum.
Owing to a clerical error in enrolling the Army Appro-
priation Bill, passed at the late session of Congress, all
the civil employes of Government at all the United States
constraction armouries came within an ace of being thrown
out of employment, The bill, as ordered to be enrolled,
contained a clause appropriating 360,000 dos for the
continuance of the work at these establishments during
the next fiscal year. The enrolling clerk overlooked it,
and failed to insert it iu the enrolled bill.

7dEETINp OF CLERGY OF TILE LIVERPOOL
ARCEDEACONRY.

A meeting of the clergy of the Archdeaconrs of Liver-
pool, was held at 12 o'clock, yesterday, in St. Peter's
church, for the purpose of nominating and appointing two
Proctors to represent the body at the approaching convoca-
tion in York. There was a very nnmercus at'endance of
clergy. The proceedings were opened by the celebration
of service.

The chair was then taken by the Venerable Archdeacon
Jones, who, in a few words, explained the nature of the
proceedings.
The Rev. Mr. Monkton proposed that the Rev. Rector
Campbell be one of the proctors.
The Rev. Mr. Stafford seconded the motion.

The Rev. Rector Campbell expressed a desire that a
younger man should b 3 appointed, but, finally, in deference
to the wish of the meeting, consented to be pat in nomi-
nation.

The Rev. Mr. Heskett proposed the Rev. Dr. M'Neile as
the second proctor.
The Rev. Mr. Penton seconded the motion.
The Rev. Mr. Abrahams proposed the Rev. F. Hopwood,
hector of Wigan. He observed that he thought it very
necessary that they should have men of moderate views,
and also men of smind judgment to represent them, and
he therefjre wished to see the proctors taken from among
men of moderate views, who were not supposed to
represent extreme opinions. (Hear.)
The Rev. Mr. Fover seconded the motion.

The Rev. Dr. M'Neile asked on what ground the Rev.
Mr. Abrahams justified the imputation he had thrown out
against him ?

-The Rev. M. Abrahams said he only spoke upon public
report. He had seen reports of Dr. M'Neile's speeches,
and Dr. M'Neile was supposed generally to repre-
sent the extreme section of the chorea, or what
was commonly called the Low Church. He meant to
say that it was undesirable that ve:y extreme
section should be represented. He wished to get men
holiing middle views, men free from such narrow views;
and therefore, although he believed Dr. M'Neile to be a
man of great eloquence, he thought it necesiarv, par-
ticularly in the present state of the church, that they
should be represented by men of sound judgment, as well
as men of eloquence. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) He
should disclaim any intention to cast a personal reflection.
It was merely as a public man he conceived Dr. M'Neile
was not calculated to take those sound and moderate views
which he should wish to see prevail. (Hear, hear.)
The Chairman thought this digression rather un-
fortunate, (Hear, hear.) The meeting had simply to
nominate representatives, and decide by a show of hands.
The Rev. Mr. Hes-keth said if Dr. M'Neile was considered
an extreme man upon one side, the Rev. Mr. Hopwoad was
as extreme on the other side. (Hear, hear.) Therefore, if
they elected him as a moderate, they would be electing
him under false pretences. (Hear, hear.)
The Chairman again urged that it would be far bettei
merely to propose and second without entering into such
discussions. (Hear, hear.) The clergy present could all
judge for themselves whom they desired to elect. (Hear.)
A vote was then taken, when the Rev. Rector Campbell
was elected unanimously.
The meeting divided upon the names of Dr. M'Neile
and the Rev, Mr. Hopwood, when Dr. M'Neile was
elected by a very large majority.
Dr. M'Neile briefly returned thanks, declaring that he
should bonsider himself the repreantative of the whole
body, and not of any section. At the same time he
claimed liberty to express the views he conscientions'y
held, and urged that they should not suppress truth for
the sake of apparent neion, but that by each openly
declaring his views, the opinion of the majority might be
ascertained.

On. the motion of the Rev. Rector Campbell, thanks
were then voted to the chairman, and the proceedings
closed.