Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-06-17 00:00:00

TESTIMONIALS.

Hobson's Bay, onar bochard the James Baines,
M, 18 57 .
TO MIAS. M'DONNELL, ESQ., COMMANDER OF THE JAMES BAINES.
Dear sir,—We the under-signed saloon passengers, on
board the James Baines, from Liverpool to Melbourne,
beg to return you our sincere thanks for the unvaried
courtesy which we have experienced at your hands
throughout the voyage. We are aware that addresses of
this description are almost invariably given to gentlemen
in your position, on the arrival of the ships under their
command at their destination, but we trust, nevertheless,
that you will believe us when we say, that on this occasion,
the expression of our feelings is most sincere. To our
great satisfaction and comfort, while we have been under
your care, we have found combined in yourself the obliging
disposition and affability of the thorough gentleman ; with
the knowledge and experience of the true sailor. In con-
clusion, we beg to reiterate our thanks to you, for the car',
kindness, and attention to us all throughout the voyage ;
and to assure you, that we shall always entertain feelings
of the most pleasureable description, on hearing of your
continued prosperity and advancement in the highly hou-
- ourable profession which you have so well chosen for
yourself, May the end of life's voyage terminate with
you as happily and peaceably as the present voyage has
ended with regard to all the passengers, who on the sth
January last, in the Mersey, placed themselves under
your charge.—We are, dear sir, your sincere friends,
Signed by the SALOON PASSENGERS.

March, 1857.

TO CAPTAIN CHARLES ➢LCDONNELL.

DEAR SIE,-=AtiO;l:roiage is near its termination, we
feel that we cannot separate without thanking Son for the
great care and attention you have shown in securing our
welfare ; and we wish to express our admiration of your
conduct as a sailor and a gentleman. We have had
frequent opportunities afforded us, during the period we
have been uncial, your guidance, of witnessiug the skill and
energy you have displayed in navigating the ship, and
expediting our passage. We also beg, through you, to
thank Mr O'Donnell and the rest of the officers for their
invariable courtesy towards us, and bear willing testimony
to their efficiency. To Dr. Horne, we would likewise
wish you to convey our appreciation of the manner in
which he has performed his duty, and the unremitting
attention paid by him to those who have been under his
care. In bidding you farewell, we each and every one
desire to offer you our sincere wishes for your future
happiness and prosperity, together with the greatest
success in your profession. We are, dear sir, yours
respectfully.—Signed by the SECOND CABIN PASSENGERS.

Hobson's Bay, March, 1857.
-TO W. O'DONNELL, ESQ., CIIIEF OFFICER, AND THE REMAINDER

OF THE OFFICERS OF THE JAMES BAINES.

Gentlemen,—The voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne
having so pleasantly terminated, u e, the saloon passengers,
feel ourselves bound in some way to notice the inde-
fatigable attention to our comfort and safety which we
have experienced at the hands of the whole body of
officers of the James Baines. We are aware that the time
which the commander of a vessel of this description can
devote to rest is but limited, but still, in those few hours, it
is a gratifying feeling to the passengers to know that the
vessel is under the command of men of approved ability,
and complete nautical experience. From the knowledge
we have of the abilities of the chief officer. we are confident
that he cannot long continue in a subordinate situation ;
and, should merit receive its due reward, we are equally
confident that his brother officers will speedily rise to his
hresent honourable position. In conclusion, we beg to
ope that this expression of the feelings of the saloon
Passengers will be received by the officers in the spirit in
which it is meant ; and we shall be gratified and amply
repaid if this testimonial, so justly due to their obliging
dispositions, affability, and talent, should at any future
time be in any way instrumental in advancing them in the
Profession which they are so qualfied to follow, with honour
to themselves and advantage to their enterprising firm
tinder whose flag they sail.—We are, Gentlemen, your
sincere friends. Signed by the SALOON PASSENGERS.

Hobson's Bay, March, 1857.
TO L K. HORNE, ESQ.
DEAR SlR,—Before separating, we, the saloon passengers
per James Baines, feel it incumbent upon us to express our
appreciation of your exertions as a professionalman, as well
as your kind, courteous and , gentlemanly demeanour—the
combination of which, We may venture to predict, will lead
you to eminence in your profession. This voyage has
originated a feeling of friendship on our part towards you,
which we trust may be ripened by future meetings. We
now most sincerely assure you, that whether in the position
of patients or that of friends, no gentleman could more
fully command our confidence and respect. And so we
bid you heartily farewell, with the assurance that, we
AMA, your sincere friends. Signed by the SALOON
PASSENGERS.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

Al A NCHESI ER.-YESTERDAY,

LATEST BETTING.

GREAT NEWTON HANDICAP.
6 to 1 agst Lima (taken)
6 .. 1 ... Odd Trick (taken freely)
6 .. 1 Oak Ball (offered)
7 .. 1 ... Van Dunck (offered)

NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE.
11 to 8 agst Skirmisher. (offered)
6 ... .. Underhand (taken)
100 8 Heir of Lynne (offered)

ST. LEGER.
3 to 1 agst Blink Blnny (wanted)
3 .. 1 ... Ignoramus

•
Mr. Humphrey Brown was removed to the Queen's
Bench Prison on Saturday in default of bail.
Sir Charles Wood received a deputation on Saturday
laSt, on the subject of the short sea passage between Ire-
land and Scotland.
_The public will learn with regret, that the late Mr.
1)01IglaS Jerrold, the distingnished writer, has died
Without leaving a single sixpence to his family.
Mr. Richard Woods, of this town, has a fine crop of
*wheat fully shot out at his farm at Garballv. It-is from
2 paaarown in Australia.—King's County Chronicle.
JO/ SMITH'S BROTHER ON MORMONISM.—WiIIiaM
Smith, brother of the founder of Mormonism, writes a
letter to the New York Tribune, in which he states that
he has ceased to be a Mormon, having been disgusted
with the immoral and treasonable prac'icEs of the Salt
Lake saints.

ALLEGED MURDER OF A CHILD.--A man named William
John Marshall, has been committed by Charles Bunt,
Esq., R.M., of Ballymena, for trial at the ensuing Assizes,
on a chargeof murdering a child at Killylash. The body
-of the child was found in a bog, in a decomposed state,
and the evidence went to show that be had drownrd or
buried it there.—Belfast Paper.
CHANGING BRIDES.—We (Downshire Protestant) have
heard a rather amusing story of a circumstance which
occurred no later than Tuesday, which we recount for the
benefit of oar readers. There was to be a wedding that
day, The bridegroom was eager, and the priest ready.
Strange to ray, at the eleventh hour, the fair bride de-
clared that married she would not be, and that she
Would half kill her intended if he attempted to go near her.
nere was a pretty state of things ! A way, however, soon
presented itself to get out of the difficulty. In the corner
of the room sat the bride's sister. Pitying the paor man,
; ill You have me ?" she asked. Startling, that ! Never-
13' IV-
beeleaa' the man coming to be married, priest and all, w9ol:d
"
married ; the matter was sorn settled ; he anew, ered
and Yes," and SO now this little bit of a romance ie,, ended,
the story is no less strange than, true.
EA. vie;
tensierNo " MINSTREL BOY''—pert the COrk
Polie.ec ourt, on Saturday, Edward Leorar?, " a minetrel
boy,'
:__from the town of Athlone, who goes about tke street -
.1! ,an old military uniform, with a mock be-
Zie arm, levying black-mail from door to 0- i-e
under
oor,gwPals)brought
pllublii'Ye Read-Constable Crowly as
bag Wi • nuisance ; when placed Rt. 2' ."
humbug," and a
`',ne table he shuffled his
With the intention of fave:
wring their worships with a
vent dl, "his Pewera 2° a musical artist, but was pre-
e 3, the pulice 'at all such a fool ..
A he Head-constable
'Will give you a said he was not
a', he pretended to be. The Mayor—We
to gaol or le, `l:eoice of two things, my man, either to go
do? Le, _ -ve tow
tn before. twelve o'clock—which will you
1.0 ;I:la
Bei/10.rd—pi
be off, sir, long life to you! The
l'e,
‘ion,
where t.0,0k his departure for some more hospitable
calling.mere are no constables to interfere with his
HIGHWAY Roub
ford Borough 004" NEAR BRADFORD.—At the Brad-
John %Orlin, and ,:m Friday, a convicted felon named
police, named John 'yea other prowlers well known to the
charged with having lrk and john Mortimer, were
servant, in Craven, abee robbed Jonathan Boradley, a farmer's
in silver, and a tobacco baoxBkiPt°n'
Moor. They had seen Broadlneer of a silver watch, 29s
the barracks, Bradford
and got him into conversatioenY loitering about, a stranger,
were all from one part of the county'and pretending that they
dram shop, where they supped
iy, got him into Spink's
more drink on the way to the tuoaorgely of gin. They had
r, and Broadley was left
on the road insensible, and fell asleep. In less than an
hour Bertram and Clark were seen to return, to kneel
beside the sleepipg man, and carefully
but was
after his apprehension, endeaysoeuarchd
Bartram,
was prevented. Neither money h
ti so peoscckle tee.
re p ,
beep
found. The prisoners were committed for twriaatich has

NEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ROCK FERRY•

The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of a new
Presbyterian Church, for the district of Rock Ferry, took
place yesterday, and the weather being exceedingly fine,
there was a large gathering of the friends (both ladies and
gentlemen), of that, and other denominations of Christian
dissenters present. The site for the new Church is on an
elevated piece of land, on the new Chester-road, and was
purchased by the Committee at a very reasonable price,
chiefly through the exertions and instrumentality of the
Morecrofc family, who have, from the first, taken a very
great interest in the present undertaking. The wants of a
church in that district for this denomination of worshippers
has long been experienced, and as the necessity increased
the greatest exertions were made by the leadingfamilies to
procure suitable accommodation. As far back as 1855, we
find a committee was appointed for the purpose of taking
every available steps to secure that object. Since that
period, and up to the present time, no means have been left
untried to accomplish the object in view; and the result
has been. that a very large amount, at least, nearly all that
is required, has been raised in the neighbourhood, only
assis,ea by friends on the Liverpool side of the Mersey.
In that year, 1855, an appartment was engaged as a prayer
room for the district, in which the tenets of this body of
Christians might be propounded, but, now, the members
of the flock have so far augumented that a larger
building for public worship had become all but
indispensable. The necessary funds having been se-
cured, to pay •the expense of the erection of a suitable
building on the land already purchased, the eminent
areaitects, Messrs. J. W. and J. Hay, of Liverpool, were
requested to draw out the plan of a church. which woald
give, for the present, accommodation for about 500
worshippers, with the power of increasing that accommo-
dation, whenever it should be required. These gentlemen
at once produced a most elegant design in the early deco-
rative style, consisting cf a simple nave, 71 feet long and
40 feet wide ; a beautiful open arched timber roof, 45 feet
high ; with (at :he west end, fronting the Chester
road) a steeple 140 feet high. Those who have had
the pleasure of seeing the design of this beautiful
little, church, cannot help admiring the • taste and
skill of the architects, in adapting the greatest
quantity of accommodation in the smallest space,
and, at the same time, giving an edifice that will
afford 811 the requirements that are necessary for the pre-
sent times, but eau, at no great expense, on a future ,cca-
sion, be extetded by the addition of a gallery, which will
accommodate at least 150 worshippers. The expense of
this building will not exceed £1,700. It is to be
erected with white Stortoxt stone, similar to St.
George's Hal ; and there cannot be a doubt
but that it will—standing on the high ground which has
been selected—be an ornament to the locality, and a great
desideratum the worshippers of that denomination.
Having accomplished this much, the next exertions will
be made to secure schools for the children, and with the
example before them, of the response with which the
present appeal has been answered, there cannot bo a doubt
as to the result.

Shortly before six o'clock, when the company had
assembled, amongst whom we noticed the Revck Messrs.
Gr ham, Mann, Patterson, Henderson, Boothe, Brown,
&c , and Messrs. Mae Fie, J. Fernie, Conner,
Strange, Evans, Reed, Skedge, Dr. Gorst, and
a large number of ladies, the choir commenced the interest-
ceremony by singing the 100th psalm, after which the
Rev. Mr. Patterson offered up a suitable prayer.
The new Pastor, the Rev. Mr. HENDERSON, then came
forward, and said it was not his inten ion to occupy much
of their time, his duty on that occasion being very simple,
but very pleasing, namely, to request the Rev. Mr. Lundy,
of Birkenhead, to peform the office of laying the first stone
of the building they were about to erect. It was, he said.
unnecessary that he should detail the history of their
operations, for the fact was that they had not been in
existence for more than twenty months, and during that
time they had been enabled to erect a building to
be elevated to God, in which he hoped their
children's and their children's children would meet to
worship. But during that time they had raised three-
fourths of the sum required to pay the expenses, and he
did not doubt, but that from the liberality that had been
displayed, that the whole nmount would be raised. He
concluded in a most earnest and impressive manner
dwelli. g on the importance of erecting the church ; and in
presenting a beautiful silver trowel, on which was in-
scribed, " That this trowel was presented to the Rev. Mr.
Dee, on the occasion of the laying the foundation stone of
the New Presbyterian Church of Rock Ferry, June 16th,
1857."

The Rev. Me. LUNDY then briefly acknowledged the
compliment paid upon himself, and also the gratification he
felt at seeing the fruits of his labours so succeFsfally
carried out.

The Rev. Mr. Lundy then deposited in a vacuum in the
under-stone, a glass bottle, containing the several coins of
the realm, some religious publications. and some papers of
the day. The stone having been lowered into its final
destination, under the able superintendence of. Mr. Hay,
the architect, and Mr. Fisher, toe contractor, the Rev. Mr.
Lundy declared the store formally laid. He then pro-
ceeded, at considerable length, to address those assembled
on the tenets 0' Presbyterianism, and concluded by exhort-
ing ,hem not to be afraid of avowing the religion they
espoused.

After another suitable prayer and hymn, the company
adjourned to the Albert Rooms, where a soiree was held
at which between 200 and 300 ladies and gentle-men were
present. Mr. Branch presided, and we understand that in
the course of the evening several excellent addresses were
delivered.