Star.
London, England, 1828-08-11 00:00:00

• CLERICAL INTELLIGENCE.

ZCC4II3IASTICA L PROMOTIONS.
Friday, the Ist inst. the Rev. Richard Messiter, M.A. of Corpus
'Ciudad College, was instituted, by the Very Rev. the Dean of So
vent, to the Rectory of Coundle Marsh, in the peculiar of Sher-
borne, on the presentation of Sir R. C. Hoare Bart.
The Bishop of Salisbury has instituted the Hoare,
Henry Stevens,
M.A. of Oriel College, to the Vicarage of Buckland, Beam, void
by the death of the Rev. C. Bertie Rawbone, last incumbent thereof.
Thursday se'nnigbt the Rev. Henry Pruen, B.A. of Oriel Col-
lege. was instituted, by the Bishop of Gloucester, to the Rectory
of Child's Wickham, in that county, vacant by the death of the
Rev. John Skelton.
The Rev. Edmond Goodenough, D.D. 00 Christ Church, has
resigned the Head Mastership of Westminster School, and is suc-
ceeded by the Rev. W. Williamson, of Trinity College, Cam-
bridge, a senior Wrangler. •
Rev. W. Wasse to the Vicarage of Preston, with Hedon an-
nexed. Patron, the Sub Dean of York.

Rev. John Barker, RA. to the Vicarage of Loegstock, Hants,
vacant by the resignation of the Rev. Henry Gainrktg.
Rev. Richard Battersby, M.A. is appointed Domestic Chaplain
to the Right Hon. Lurd Skelmersdak.
Rev. Morgan Jones, to the consolidated Livings of St. Marga-
ret's and Michaelchorch4 Herefordshire.

It is said that Lord Bayning will succeed to Me vacant Deanery
of Norwich.
021 the 9th ult. the Northumberland Presbytery main Almirkk.
and ordained Mr. George Anderson, A.M. co the pastoral charge
of the Scotch Presbyterian Church In Pottergate, collegiate with
the Rev. William Gooldie.

At the meeting of the Presbytery of Perth, held on Wednesday,
Mr. FUchardson, of Pitfoar, nominated the Rev. Mr. Noble,
preacher of the Gupta, as presentee to the charge of the church
and parish of St. kladoes, vacant by the death date late Rev. Mr.
Kennedy.
On the 30th of tidy, Mr. Mackintosh was ordained, by the
.Presbytery of Aberdeen, to the pastoral charge of the United Se-
cession Congregation of Shields.
Wednesday. Mr. David Marr was ordained pastor to the United
Associated Congregation at Gardner's []*cent, Ralinborgh.
The UalWd Assodue• congregation of St. *Wives 9tiorch,
DPnfe►n+Wie, on Thar stay tut pie a nioeo4ollllollolol2 to cit
Rev. Joey, of Licideadalt.
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[PRICE SEVENPICSCIa.

CORDER'S CONDUCT BINGE,. CONDEMNATION.

BURY ST. EDMUND'S, Saturday Night,.l6 o'Cloct.
In conformity with his promise of yesterday evening,
Mr. Orridge, in the afternoon of this day, introduced Mrs.
Corder to her wretched husband. She arrived at the pri-
son at ten minutes to two o'clock, and was accompanied
by a Mrs. Atherton. an old schoolfellow, who has hu-
manely, since her coming here, lent her the support of
her society. Mrs. Atherton remained in the Governor's
office while Mrs. Corder, leaning on his arm, proceeded
to her heart-rending interview. She brought with her
a religious work (the Companion to the Altar), and
earnestly besought the attention of the culprit to its
contents, previous to his pat taking of the sacred com-
munion. On entering the cell, she threw herself hur-
riedly into his arms. and sobbing hysterically, said;,
id Well, dearest. William, this trial is terminated in a

manner quite different to that we all most sanguinely
etpected.' Corder was much affected at her •isit, and
expressed to her, while the tears rolled down his cheeks,

his gratitude for her attachment to him, and her un-
deviating affection through good report and evil re-
port, and even unto the ignominious ..close of his
wretched life. For some minutes atter her coming
in he was altogether deprived of utterance, but shortly
recovering himself, he mentioned his extreme anxiety
for her future welfare, and manifested the utmo,x
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solicitude lest the sneers and contumely rf the world
should visit his transgressions upon hyr. She entreated
him to dismiss all reflections oa her personal. condition,
not to disturb his mind, or distract his attention from

the solemn and consolatory duties of religion; that
matters of higher import than any which related to her
should be at once attended to; "and," said she, " dear
there is a good and merciful Goo, who will
protect me: to him I look up, and from him in this

Calamitous hour I derive my support." She implored
him to disregard all wordly affairs, and to consider and
c4lnsly reflect upon the heavy account he would be so
'soon called upon to deliver to the ALMIGHTY. The in-
terview lasted until half past two o'clock, and is likely
to arouse Corder's dormant feelings, and lead to his to
pentance. Mr. ()fridge was present while it continued,
and at its close intimated to the prisoner and his un-
happy partner, that they would again be permitted to
see each other at eleven o'clqck on Sunday morning;
but that this they must consider as their final meeting
in'this life.

After Mrs. Corder had taken leave of her husband,
and had, in company with Mr. Orridge, joined her
friend, Mrs. ♦therton, she anxiously inquired of Mr.
Orridge whether be thought an application to the throne
for mercy was likely to be available, or that she could
obtain even a short respite to the execution? Mr. Or-
ridge replied, that in a matter of so serious a nature; be
hoped she would excuse him from offering any opinion
or advice. She had better consult her friends and legal
advisers, and pursue that course their and her own good
judgment deemed the most eligible.

Sunday, 151 o'Clock.
• What passed between Mr. Orridge, the Governor of
the gaol, and Corder, on his removal from the Court
after he received his sentence, has already been stated.
After that conver sat ion,the wretched culprit was confined
in a cell on the south side of the prison, where, in order
to prevent any attempt at self-Jestruction, two men are
in constant attendance on him, both by day and night.
Corder is rather loquacious than otherwise. Mr. Orridge
remained with him up to 10 o'clock on Friday night, and
doling that time he canvassed the credi ility of the wit.
nesses that appeared against him. in allusion to the evi- •
deuce generally, he said that it was extremely incorrect,
and he particularly spoke of the testimony given by
the deceased's brother, who had so unequivocally
sworn that he bad seen him crossing from the Bed
Barn to his mother's house with a pickaxe on his shoul.
der. This, he said, was impossible, for he could not
see him. Mr. Orridge observed, that he could not, be
confident of this, for it might so happen that a person
coup see him, though he, Corder, mkght be unable to
perceive the observer. Corder said that that certainly
was true, and no loafer denied having had the Vicki's,.
Mr. Orridge asked him how he carnet() be in. the barn?
and he replied that he could not la He a second time
reverted to the trial, and said the evidence wns
incor-
rect in many particulars, and as an instance of it Men.
tioned that there was no occasion to inflict the wounds
or stabs spoken of on Maria, for that she had expired
almost instantaneously. Mr. Orridge remarked, that
it was now useless to talk on the subject; it would
perhaps only tend to the agitation of his micdi
and could not be remedied. and he (Mr. .Orridge) re:. •
commended him to give his entire attention to the Rev..
Chaplain, who no doubt would impart to him such ad-
vice as might induce him to disclose that which was a
weighty burden on his conscience, and be to his advals-
tage in his translation from this world to another. 4r.
Orridge then bade him farewell, end departed for the
night. Shortly after leaving him Corder stripper:ilia:.
self quite leisurely, went into bed, and fell asleep. 67
eleven o'clock. He slept soundly until four, when he
was awoke by one of his attendants stirring the 'fire.
Afterwards he again closed his eyes, and, remained 'in.
.profound repose until six o'clock, when he was visited
'by the Rev. Mr. Stocking. the Chaplain' of the gaol.—
This Gentleman remained with him until eight o'clock.
In speaking on the subject of a confession, be asked one
of his attendants in what way it could ceintribuieflo the
salvation of his soul by t•lling the follies of his lite to
the world, or what other effect it would have than
casting an additional disgrace on his faMily? The 'at-
tendant replied that there was no necessity for his enter-
ing into a long detail or history ef his lite, and that all
that could be required was an acknowledgment that
justice had been done to him. To this he made !lumpy.
Among bis several conversations the following singular
one is said to have passed betwEek bins and ate auhis
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attendants—
t•,!ln
Attendaat—Pray, Mr. Corder, is it tree , by as ad-
vertisement you were first introduced to Min' ?ll *
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Corder—lndeed it was. '6'
Attendant—Had you many answers to it?
Corder—l had 45. Some from Ladies in *belt caxximp...,q.
Attendant—Weli, that surprises me. ,
Corder—Surprise you ? so it Jpay,as k did myseati bet /island
of a good thing.
Attendant—How is that ?
Corder—Why, then, I will taro. One of-the answers which
I received featured that I shosdd he ,at a certain church on tip ap.
pointed day, dressed in a particular way, and I should meet a Lady,
also dressed in a particular way, and bah understindlof what we
came about, no further introduction wisiDeamary.
Atteadant.—Bot bow could yes keep Mr ; there .stsight be
another Lady (bewail:6ot
a' same, way?
',Corder—Oh !to guar against mistake, 4he desired Sat I
Id 'wear a Mick eXclikt ADM thy-Deck, and isie my

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