The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1839-10-11 00:00:00

TO CORRESPONDENTS

In our report of the Rev. J. H. Stewart's speech, at the
anniversary meeting of the Society for Promoting Christi-
anity among the Jews, which took place on the 16th Sep-
tember, there is an error which we are defirous to correct.
Mr. Stewart is represented to have said that Dr. Herschell,
the Chief Rabbi, of London, had, in a letter to Mr. Innes,
"expressed his satisfaction in witnessing the interest shown
by the Jewish Society in the restoration of the Children of
Israel to Judah." It is also stated that "the letter strongly
asserted that the Jews were now looking with earnest ex-
pectation for the appearance of the Messiah to rule over his
chosen and ancient people." The report then proceeds to
state that " a day had been recently appointed as a day of
special intercession for the return of the Messiah." We
ought to have said that Mr. Stewart, and not Dr. Herschell,
"expressed his satisfaction" in witnessing the softened tone
of the Jews, and especially of Dr. Herschell, in consenting
to correspond with those who took an interest in promot-
ing the temporal and spiritual welfare of the Jews, and in
seeking their restoration to the land of Judah. It is in-
correctly stated that the Jews are looking for the return of
the Messiah, as they do not believe in his first appearance.
We have a copy of Dr. Herschell's letter before us in which
he certainly does express satisfaction at the interest which
Christians manifest for the cause of Israel, but no allusion
is made to the "Jewish Society." The latter expression
was introduced by ourselves, and was naturally suggested
by the occasion on which the allusion was made to Dr.
Herschell's letter. In greatly condensed reports, such
inaccuracies will frequently occur.
The excellent letter on the " Oxford Tracts," shall appear
in our next.
We feel obliged by the extract on " The Knights of Malta
'proprietors of four of the West India Islands," of which
we shall avail ourselves on Tuesday.
" Mercator's" letter was received too late for insertion to
day : it shall appear on Tuesday.
" Chillingworth " should have paid the postage of his letter.
Will "A Priend to one of the Sufferers" furnish us with hit
address ? We cannot venture on the publication of such
statements on anonymous authority.

Ebe Zthrrpool &tanbarb.

FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER il, 1330-

Great was the amazement felt throughout Great
Britain when Mr. Robinson's feeble Administration
seized the reins of power. Many were the speculations
whether so imbecile a crew could venture to navigate
the vessel of the State for a single hour in the stormy
sea of a Parliamentary conflict. The result proved
that they did not dare, and infinite was the derision
which awaited them from every corner of the empire,
as the intelligence of their hasty retreat arrived. And
yet they were only imbeciles. They had the great
naive of their departed leader, and the sympathies of
their countrymen excited in his behalf. They had no
enemy to contend with, but they could not and dared
not attempt to govern this great country.
Political events move rapidly. We have now a far
more astounding spectacle, and yet so hardened has
the public mind become by the continuance of Whig
audacities, that no one seems now to be surprised at
anything. The best man in Lord Melbourne's Cabi-
net would have been thought too small for an impor-
tant place-in Mr. Robinson's. The Bedchamber Ca-
binet are self-confessed Incapables : the recorded opi-
nions of, both Houses of Parliament condemn them :
the plainly-expressed voice of the British People rejects
them with disgust and loathing. They have no sup-
port to rest on : they have no principle on which to
lean. Their only refuge from unceasing opposition is
in the lowest depths of the profoundest and most sin-
cere contempt.
Their supporters in the House of Commons, men of
every varying shade of political opinion, seem only to
agree in one single sentiment, viz., a deeply-rooted
and fixed contempt for the Windsor lackies, who serve
their purpose for the day, or are forced upon them as
leaders, not by their talents, or weight or character,
but simply by the personal predilections of the Court.
The paid press alone support them, and even they
are often forced by sheer necessity to launch the bolts
of opposition against their very patrons. Lord Mel-
bourne, for example, hates the Ballot, and calls the
Anti-Corn-Law Agitation " wild insanity" but where
would he the circulation of the Morning Chronicle, if
it did not advocate the Ballot and abuse the Corn
Laws ? There used to be two Ministerial and wholly
Downing-street Journals. Alas the wretched do-
littles could not maintain a brace of papers. The
Globe still holds out. The despairing Courier has
stayed his steeds, and changed his road. The old line
will not pay, and. he has been driven " off the road."
He has mended his ways, and we doubt not he will
find the new line of country a better one, even though
he has no connections yet upon it, and the old inhabi-
tants are not likely to desert their old and faithful
vehicle, the Standard. Still Conservatism is a broad
field, and there is plenty of room for all.—Well, then,
the Globe alone holds out for the Ministers. It must
be a sorry concern indeed in this great country that
can't support a single organ. We know no class o:

men, except the Whigs, who would have the slightest
difficulty. The Chartists have many organs : the
Whig aristocracy will find it daily more difficult to
sustain a single one. What then ? What if it should

fail them—if. even the servile Globe should sink, or be
driven to the Radicals ? Why, even then,

Si fractus illabatur Orbis
Impavidus ferient

What cares a Windsor Ministry, if every organ should
be silenced ? What worse would they or could they
be than they are ? They stand confessed a mere band

of courtier conspirators : the whole concern is a palace
plot, a Chamber Camarilla. The whole people of
England cannot be more disgusted. Parliament itself

can scarcely be more hostile. How can public opinion
be at war with a Ministry, if it be not in open enmity
to a Cabinet that has one single daily organ, and that
the servile Globe ?

Then look to the claims which they can lay before
the country on the approaching Dissolution of Parlia-
ment. They will appeal to their constituencies on the
score of public principle, for they possess Lord Mel-
bourne ;—straightforwardness and honesty, for have
they not Lord Viscount Palmerston ?—weight of cha-
racter and conscious rectitude, for behold ! the Mar-
quis of Normanhy;—virtues that should grace a virgin
Court, for can they not boast the Marquis of Headfort ?
—plain, unpretending wisdom, in the person of Lord
Lansdowne ;—dignified and truthful greatness of cha-
racter will be exemplified by Ldrd John Russell ;

t by )1'
conciliatory manners and affable deportmen'
Francis Baring ;—practical sagacity and statesalcoii,'
experience, by Mr. Thomas Babington h
Never surely were such parts assigned to °tic
formers.

'
At ,4

Turn we our eyes across the broad -
language shall supply the phrase contemPt
when she speaks their government Of . bee,
There is a story of Garrick, who is related tobatl:eo
acting Cato in Addison's tragedy, at a COUntr) 01:
when a stupid dunderhead of an ambassad°r
upon the stage, with the words

" Scissor (Caesar) sends health to Cat-°
he ;iv
on which the great tragedian exclaimej, jof
nishment of the wretched company, and /;le
amusement of the audience,
ri.'
" Would he had sent it by a better toesserge ft,csg
Such, we may well believe, was the univers,3`ard
throughout British America, when the to al
seori
dustrious colonists of the Queen's vast Pi 00
receive the galling intelligence that this map °
and tallow had gone out to rule them. well
John Colborne throw up his command in u10%;o:
Sacrifices he has made for his country: it wf
the
sacrifice to retain his military command unuer..id
rogant and ignorant Lord Durham: it wnwai fr,r
sacrifice too great for the high honour of one te L.,
land's greatest soldiers to hold.even-a coordir'

mand with such a creature as Pow.
It is well known that one of the greatest 01'
ments with which the intriguers of the Cabil7o-.,,e
had to contend during the past Session, 113 s heal)
question of Canada. Mr. Hume, Mr. Ellice" aaotot
Durham each had his separate nostrum, asdhil,vcf•
of this exemplary triumvirate would submit td
ruled on so momentous a question. Now grea
wr
sions call for great men : this was a difficultY:oo:
all the genius of the gifted Pow : hence the or:
upan common sense and colonial loyalty in itsier`
ordinary appointment. There can be nom'
doubt that Lord J. Russell's acceptance of the X 01:
Seals,—at this moment perhaps the most roroo,'i
of all the offices of Government,—and the
his tiger Mr. Thomson to the Canadas, are alervero;
symptoms of certain private arrangements', in:lrnotlf,'
enough to the existence of the Ministry, bu'
known to the world. If the Melbourne Mint 0'
endure until the following Easter, no doubt the
resting problem will be solved.
That they will endure until Easter is scarce 'll,
ever, to be conceived. But we must entreat ;°of
guine readers to bear in mind that snakes an
ous reptiles will retain their existence ti'n
113
mutilated shape ; and that toads have been
live for years, like the Melbourne Minister6'
support.

The arrival of the Great Western brings 2cetce-pe:
the astonishment and indignation with st'llicity ,
sW
of the appointment of Mr. Poulett Thoinson11:000
received in Canada. Had our precious at)st
carefully studied how to insult this imr°r°lesi-lj','
they could hardly have hit on a more effeettiB4
ent. At a time when the possession of our ‘11)01acc`;
American dominion is already trembling in the 00°1
'
and no man can rook forward to the probable eieti
the ensuing winter without feelings of an to e
alarm, the Ministers of Queen Victoria chocs' boo'
pense with the services of an able,
and popular officer, who has hitherto execute°,
ficult task committed to his charge with oils ce
his
skill and eminent success, and thrust into th
man of such little " mark and likelihonr 3,,edge,
member for Manchester,—a man whose /o°' DIO,
Russian tallow, we doubt vat, is of some valtieLtie
the ui;
more fit, at such a juncture, to discharge
Governor-General of Canada, than a babY
would be to conduct a general engagement- ej,l44f,
A b" A Wi
It is not merely that nature has denied 4101'-
experienceity
tual qualifications for so-Herculean a tasl*.lis.rtf
ambitious efforts have never been able'r
more than a small reputation for a certain 4te:
clearness immeasurably- below the standard e.
man,—and that of anything, like cominantl'bili(
ence over the minds of men he is utterly inclaosie4
but he is looked upon in Canada, by the Inrin 0'1;
affected portion of the inhabitants. as 11°'•`,,41,0ilil
interesfs, and the prominent part he bas taTbert:,
discussions relative to Baltic and Canadian I'IDI io.'",
ders him an object of dislike and stisrici°l4
parties.
for /1W
There seems to be no ground whatever pie,
sertion of the Ministerial papers that Sir. ithetc,
borne sought to be relieved from.the dutien
vernor-Generalship which. he was so ably anAirectlY tjtc
torily performing. The fact appears to be u",illinc
reverse; and this distinguished officer, tul'icie 0.1:o
serve under a Whig Underling sent out ft'litoot
nience of my Lord Melbourne at home, 'll' ricon c,
any regard to the interests of the North Aille ed of
lonies, at the same time that he was dePriy
civil authority resigned his military command' If ;t,
superseded by Sir Richard- Donnes
had not daily experience of the low intrigti:gr!„,'
hand trikery, and utter neglect of the Plibild Of;
which characterise the abominable selfisbrient
gery, it would be inconceivable how the Prelseaater
should dare to deprive the country of the 311-00'4
such a Governor-General as Sir John C°.gance;
order to gratify the vanity and foster the arr'
a person of such small calibre as Mr. re)tilett
son. <<e 11' to
To use the emphatic words of the Dolt' tlf,. 0113
ton, " we wish to see the Canadas gorerne%;sosili,
ensure this, the Governor himself must be 3 IgssP:e;‘l
character commands respect, and whose firfilose.lit's4
out no hopes to the disaffected. What 18 19,1 iPt.'
111'
to drive the British Canadians to despair then' oi
them to believe that the connection betwerea ioo''''oo
the mother country is thought a matter oA,llenvil
in England, than to find a man landed as °',:
oftheir shores who has not one single asSq6. 8D
vf
cation for the important office with which t;
invested? When the ancients sacrifice!' a .IEI bo''kr
garlanded it with flowers and attended it wt p!"
but we refuse even this poor compliment o
vies whose interests we are abandoning, 211; to prrtis
to injury in the person of him who is sew et tO, s
over their dismemberment. Can we "Peri 013;3
treasonable practices of Papineau and Nel9°-flises;4d,
kenzie will not he renewed under such atls'ereir
if revolt breaks out and the scenes of 18371adralloci,4
what security can be felt here that the Stai ir Co
hellion will not triumph, and the loss of °l;chotloti-
be the price we shall have to pay for reolet,t ijoitt,Ss
vanity and Lord Melbourne's convenience the
are we to halt between-two opinions ?'
tiv if
have a right, as it is called, to inclenenne- i in
,>1
however, in the nature of things, rann°l rS°e'''iie(e
case with such a neighbour as the Unite( oge
us proclaim it at once, sever the conneeti'll'io
ourselves of the heavy expense attending I.:0 col'l:;:i?
vernment of the two Provinces. If, °ll t gir
it is not only right but expedient that the )9.)th of
111,_,
settlers who have emigrated there on ,he fat
t
tish protection, should be defended again jet°, ;:it'
rooted hatred of the French habitans,
name and chafe under the authority of
11,41 °lOl.
also that we should preserve to ourselves st
neje
Canada affords for the outpouring Of
population, then we must evince this deter - . ej •to
11P slt
our acts, and, while we diligently remove at
iar
of. complaint, we must show a firm and ,/.1J
the traitors who seek to pilfer a jewel fr°lll,3 ve
of B •
main. But it will appear
.In, in order w.
as thong°
.o
another

outbreak of insurrectio: o.ft
pretence for turning our Colonies P•al

lng the difficult affairs of these two i` acv 'fit'
vincesand to the guidance of a weak and init"f tili'.'";,,i,
the Ministry seems to be conEci°l-1 c PE.''' 1,,'"
ett Ils)!„11,/
for, at the same time that Mr. Foul
appointed to his high office, Lord Jolni ill'e4,ll/0,11
yond comparison the ablest man in the e t41.'),,,e,
th ls,
transferred himself from the Home t 0 ~ e ,
f,,1,,,pYe
Department, by way of, compensati°°' . t L'9l ,f
and to adjust the balance; for he tniglit,!:cllo-etle'l '
imagine, that what would be lost in the lii be ,tp,
. Mr. Thomson for Sir John Colborne 11"`10",,,it'
;ill, the substitution of himself for Prci ~or e'fitti'
tione fteialartnoirt,relnoewdeila,ehri,earondiscfhrainefklN‘;,
the
host unwise and preposterous apPitli°lelfc°l:llllll°.ieelllloi:r°4l4k';e',l
tinraati!locsnontrary, no evil 'results ensue, f"0-0": el
torafnsrohillaiseGdoNa,enmdorc,onwteenstheadlltlitiodc,h,t
the'ol"
as an additional proof of the truth a sc--

eportmen"
and states
coi,,:
Lngton ga t r,
9-ned to 811c5

'r
oad Atlanu id
ntelnPt IV° 113j,'
went of
,h,
-elated to
t a countr)
ainbas'aj"r

to Cat-?;.
aimed, ta 1h;
y, and. ti)e

.•
•
me,senge.' r, •
univers?•l
the loyal
vase P°6
; this non °
m. t.
rnand is
ry : it was the ry
and under v
ii : :cmijoi° ird,"
ur of
a coordinate

Teatest etr
the Cabire:,
ion, has bVIIH
r. Ellice' ,31lotti;
train, 11
submit t° oc:••
NOW greo
a ditticultY
hence thheiu''..,
,alty in
be DO 11.326,:1,,i' •
ice Of the
most reSpe
Lnd the 113.1°Io
las, are nl"e:.
mients,
niStrYl
roe Minis
tn
o doubt the

Is'.
is scarce. r
t entreat (311 e,
lakes ana
ence iii‘l.o
to t
7e beets O'
qinisters'

i Oxe •
nstezn told his son—" Nescis, mi fli, quam
etrr
mundus regatur."
°p Cana
Herat says that never was a Gover-
zpres:anada so popular as Sir John Colborne, and
..1411,11108 iiid.ignation that he is to be succeeded by a
the se Views are known to be hostile to the trade
.14g
aprovinces, which, if carried into effect, would
thbl'ut a rebellion among the hitherto loyal,
f,ereb
"Y hasten the separation of the North Ame-
pin!°!onies from the British Empire." Such, in
tinof the Colonists themselves, are the risks
Ise; in order that, in the mild climate and agreeable
j, gents of Canada, the ex-President of the Board
lea Illay recover that health which has been
:-N,.inti."4.l beneath the weight of the onerous duties
g eon him as Member for Manchester !
COY'. Lo rd Melbourne is either determined to set
kiiPtnion al
at together at defiance, or he must have
roffiee is 'e
°PPortunities of ascertaining that fitness
Ins Excellency which has hitherto re-
the nation. When people
t4rd,,. What cars n Tommy Ouslow do ?
1) answe,
Re can drive a chaise and two.
Can Tommy Tommy Onslow do no more ?
,„ Ile can drive a chaise and four.
arrinlY Onslow is sent out to drive the Ca-
-A rebellion

BIRKENHEAD FA IR.
---
ee,ree't Nrkenhead fair, for the sale of horses, horned
eqrretill'beeseehops & • was held on Tuesdaylast ;and,
,4teiteabe . . , (....
4t‘hlG .igulalng, the quantity ef stock brought up, as
.e.thae i eclluance and tile amount of business transacted,
hit',!' wre",,,tied the most sanguine expectations of the
:';te, that ••••.. it originated, and was, in fine, so decided
,:,'"tteede'd, general satisfaction was diffused amongst all
nded
..or the f and the opinion was universal, that the foun-
ril sheetiair was already laid as one of the finest agri-
keraLlgs inthiS part of the kingdom.
. eeillifeesti„"Y ,hour in the morning the scene became lively
:."'ilettrg• The whole of, the roads, lanes and streets,
. 4414 -.iyaloiat'setlyiep-Wooiir;ral peninsula between the Rock
,:‘,seatie Leas° and. westward as far as Wood-
we Castle exhibited unusual manifestations
,:,kleselepta, there being general turn out of live stock of
e7g their
‘l,.'ainelsldiliee'honest men and bonny lasses,"
' 414t0.ii roc to the fair.. Farmers, graziers, and deal-
leese
oil ognition, shook hands with each other at
',lPtlteil by naieetiiTri, in . that good 'feeling and fellowship
• • er et,e, , eipression that ehey-now `• met where they
'.,".1401.-.5.,, Oefore," and under auspices twat gave high
:treei as 411alitage and. convenience to the pnbith as eoa-
-1,,,-ee of ill.se to themselves .as purchasers or venders.
-1-se'ltde,•"lerkerlheael, including Woodside, was on the
41,1ile„: uaY being sunny and delightful, and the sight
•i'4l old-4'g, joY was depicted -on the countenances of
Nis : Plags were displayed at the several ferries,
•,,,t4P.oints in the interior, 'and on the' Birkenhead
were et.g.!llls, were fired as feux de joie, itinerant or-
e!te.toe.siinding with all their might ; and nothing was
°l4,okl'o, plete the fair but. "-Punch and Judy,' or a
•rh' to little theatres, ill-naturedly yclept
',lste,e, ,
..4411, b‘', -40ats from this side of the river were unusually
'"Y te r Parties e,, take
ereduced. by curiosity and the fineness of
nialvi Peep at the new fair, as. well as by a con-
e
4.te,,
~s'" of dealers from Yorkshire and other parts
.:1s 'R ward many of whom brought with them creditable
;Nlti pr:erses, cattle, &c , of what their part of the coun-
• - eteci
se,silice •
Need, teely state, that, amongst the population of
'k t, " oodside Holt Hill, and the neighbourhood,
later-tPtien_est is the success of the fair, were, with very
'ors'
eNA the whole of the aristocracy and landed pro-
tatl,nest those present we observed Richard Con-
•,4„arh,"ir,r,., John Dean Case, Esq., J.P., the Rev. M.
• 'S.t or i;', of Brornbro', John Formby, Esq.,. Vice-
eeL!.', t,9 e of
Agricultural Association, W.
ttle,Jose•,,'Lltipton, Harvey Crackenthorpe, Esq., of
‘`'ettit-sq "" -Lie Bim, Esq., Hugh Williams, Esq., Joseph
izEsq. s;, C. A. 'Watson, Esq., Robert Russell, Esq.,
tt„ Arle, and James Bail, jun., Esqrs., Robert El:s-
-faseak:lvalee'"nk, Esq., William reen, Esq., John and
4;41104) or 1,:; .Isq:, Nathan Sewell, Esq.,. and many other
tl• •ls y, f sides of the Mersey, included Mr. E.
er Ric°, Mrkenhead Hotel. Mr.-Peter Lowe, of Upton,
et-iee'ardson, of Hoylake,Mr. Vaughan, of Poulton,
'`4 II agents of Sir Thomas Stanley, and Mr. Shawe
kit 41'k'w A:c &
Nekl'le or "iaa ll'eld • ;"
'.
et
-e piece of vacant ground.on the
be t• ilk, tle Marketuallil'Sontih 'side of the Albion Hotel,
' qi• VI
,4ALthi3 first"newhat rugged andeineveri, was found'Suit-
C:bleet occasion, but, as this land will probably ere
',..,Oiteik hens 'the coinfnittee ' have in view an equally
eesi,a, • neighbourheod. -- ' ' '
I4tllptrneeeil to furn• h a account of, the stock, &c.,
I'a !Al. the sales effeittedn, under their respective heads.
‘.1,t.41,7 f,,' HORSES.' '
'lb, Pielp,,'4, t'rSCS Was greatod, though not, perhaps, on the: 4tiy -`4Onately 'so gas the horned cattle. There
we_ .
f‘tti,,,llT --maalt animals suitable for. the saddle .or the
r..ol4,lisotieed several tine colts, from yearlings to
Nelllbeee; ,Ntr-Thomas Knowles, of Claughton, near
•,,'rotiee-„gut -a beautiful brawn filly three years' old,
:,treti:e.' I.VI. ready saleat a good price... Mr. Pover, of
-t, 011ikr ' wL) exhibited a fine black filly, and there were
.tql 4, goo Yo
horses., ' Some excellent cart horses
I.,\lirtrili.'",lll,e,w,hole " stud" on the ground, if we may
Cct:•:•,-,c ete,o3--,;.;_Ouniber' about' a hundred and fifty; and
,t ...i!itat ver,.cre-a.fine black filly, sent by SirJohn-Tobin, t 4. tg ,i 1 r,neat active ponies Of hacks there was but
e ..4"utisftTe7. ' The business O'n the whole was consider-
s this s Ory. ,
NYdcPart ''''''" ""''' the fair
4, vre,',eell,dawnient, including both fat and lean, :_
iktri,li:, stiovv_‘• Particularly in milch cows. Probably 200
ktlitl4Lil: or 4(tOff
,anct on) during thedr,latriitdupiceowgeiviae-s
littielit'e.if`)" Whie°h.sXlvoaswaPsroinainduL Til cOmPaet and
kk-mitl,oom,sreature had won a prize• at the Liverpool
-aleetiree Mr. Sharp, of Liverpool, a noted,
Ni7Nertiet.lis+. ea,;1:111, ttr'uly F eielltli' 6 cattle-deafer, sold two
. kost 'of ;e5O; and, we are happy .to - say, he.
e k ellik favourable opinion of the establishment of
~ ale were were meny excellent stirks, and' no fewer
elki,,. -s-"erswere brought up by Mr. Crackenthorpe.
kit, `Nit l' ,
Ott"' fit SHEEP.
..,St" ettl d sheep breeding country, the Show in this
t.,,'4'lt'llite.:sas,
annotit extensive.. There were, hoi,vetio•erm eve-
`'c:' tr, t;,'Y'' nf th amongst them one belongir, sr. E.
'eel t el( h.,
,e Birkenhead Hotel, -who, as well as his
' "Ist eal'aess interest in the prosperity Ot the fair. A
e• 4, r business was done in this article.
, illklt'
ii,.. 44, !tr t...__ . PIGS. . .
ftikl 14 ca
"'Ant up was but limited, but of approved
• t es, 5 Jetal order. A considerable number corn-
*'it Were " at good prices.
k N,e. also, ou the ground a considerable flock of
!iikt 41411
CHEESE.
,ii,01,4•f4t tal?!.tatlee to cattle was the cheese, the staff le com-
-1,,, 1-11weece-f) sster" county, and we have to submit amost
Uri e prlloTinf this branch of the market. About a dozen
\ I,he the t. ced, amounting in all to about forty cart-
Otetil-et 4 sY'.iole met 'il . b•lc a gale that by two
, mei, wi_ iso les e I .
k
tINI'4, r C lry was left to supply the still-remain-
t fel, t i-,_ ,
b 4 , cosS ranged-from 60s. to 655. per cwt. ; and
Ntatirtirtlik:ebt()e's'iledirethat this fair will, a_bne all be a good
,<A:k et-place • The cheese was th—wn in'the middle
1•Ot tl,
~ii N ''rty I), HOPS.
.SlCi4,' 11,5 ekets were shewn, fine samples, from Sur-
ek ‘ser.,,ill pre:l, and Worcester. Considerable business
44eC teleOle qualities which fetched good prices.
Place 1 fed under Cover at the south side of the
g f,
74,1 f„ 'le el, THE .MARKET.
,N,!(,),:r aale",teet_e and hops in the,rnarket, there was
.h.ere
Ilesies' erect( s''°w of capital butchers meat, vegetables,
-MOTU)... eq-ware, &c. The covered gallery round
\ly 4Y, elt:ist;oinniodious building was thronged through-
the 1 'le Whole presented a very lively appearance.
4.ksteeNe en THE TOWN-HALL.
4, .01',.4k th,:,%)ra of the Town-hall, refreshments were
1:441-,t'''''cli t- uaY to parties who were either buyers or
,N,ef„' ne°,!vhon-i admissiontickets were given by the
i,Stillesi:til teetNlands consisted of ".the roast" and boiled
%st'mo eesiee ° 'lad," with' potatoes and breed, to whlch
4.l.`elitie ?d Cheshi - he e • and the liquor, which,
w,,e, ,t% lei, re c es , ,
I,,N4qt Bede'Nec served was foaming '.' nut brown alo•
ss4'',,, We f, each other in rapid succeision, and in
otiillderst77,„43:, soole hundreds partook of . therepast,
IN, tll, 'le ,Ni ""ss was provided by private . subscription,.
~,itte, 'd} Mr Watson. Mr. Robert 'Hughes ably c9n-
Na4Nerai 44ent, and all was good humour and hilarity.
,%-tetrates ( ustle of the feast had somewhat subsined,
Z!'4 rat dos} and 'who expressed their aproval oft all the ar-
N.' 4 (11114'1 of the gentlemenwho had visited the
1., :hautp-pali;other round of beef cooked for the occa-
-Vrtkit, 4viii,, being required, in consequence of
„the
%• 'et, ' considerably exceeded the expectations of
, .r. he Albion Hotel was crowded throughout
iN4)1,,,1,
,5§,44,3 eole ti, cIetxERAL REMARKS.
, te,y se'
elieTtiiir was successful : many sales were ef-
e ' the
_., d, to be plentiful, and thegeneral opinion
14S : It hat .".e-alers was, so 'auspiciously had the fair
•stetti
1,,,01.4.: ih ~,4 'yoUld soon become one of first rate im-
sAle si: ekeeleellerally thought, too, that it would to a
e ,•Niesee'erere toits grapy
the Cattle-Market near the
l'ke ,otel..al foal e-ality, and the convenience presented
Ni'rie,eltleyioes in the immediate proximity for the
s•e,,lie4',U gee:;.' Ireland.- Many of these cattle, from
~\ ilill to: tide distance to a seaport, are so tender-
04 e,y
wthe oitflit Liverpool, that they can with difficulty
~NettietaNd b Swan Market : but if landed at Birlien-
te.ge, - alel ?saed this fatigue, and, as graziers would
Pro
elitl..tttle IL?,ed.' much sooner. Another advantage
•17 4411,4ttt fat' Unsold, are already, as it were, on the
l ,
tilt
hefewhlch takes place two days afterwards.
`44`' than tilt liiruP the 'Birkenhead fair three times a year,
...,.. N!:tee..,,, 2d oe the year) will be held on the 25th of
~i,-7 'itiic. the y.
Uly.
'•Oerthi ere. t bells of the church tolled a merry peal,
tilt(ltt, the ared from the Birkenhead steam-boats, in
;e.,-, t,theae eeystlblishment of the fair, which was visited
4 s e!lele,eigreatestY tumorous parties from this side of tii,
e
.thate,,,••• the tow good order prevailed throughout,. and
it Itilli•ese th nll4l resumed. its wonted tranquillity.
'1q.,.1,,t tistitiia: e,se remarks without in justice stating, ,
t, Ilete,'loe, an'elt,of the fair originated with Mr, Green:.
eeees s zeal
a-. 4, tnat its success is attributable to their
~,,.t
,:e....e., '.:(lieiwearied exertions.
l's es t.cs ....tx;, --- :"...!..__...".•::••••...waeccarreinsiwnw
k.P.
St‘iketet 1; aloe•" 0 T
:' L -, 1, 4le . • n Tuesday evening a nume-
e•si 4 4, ard waing of the Conservative electors of
.14kt At 19'e wits s held at the Clarendon-rooms, when
ke., ihkie e, ni ilhh.ll.naniznously chosen as an eligible per-
*e, lips.S.sehil,satitiell,ion for the representation of the •
ifit;,'44 N), I ii4on • The meeting was attended by
.k• eth:rulee wae iiri.duals. At the close of the proceed-
,ltl:l, .lertthuodueed, and explained his sentiments
r7-s
httjettfais of: teSeveral other speakers followed, the
.%.1)44e '6:Ne,.‘ the
Meeting auguring favourably for
N:'l4 ofkh.pi.r. . - - .
„;t,,,,
~,,,t,,„.
littfisti_.s-yrrtY.E.T REFORMERS.—A_m7 meeting
eteSrilei.t4i •ci:rent %et Ward took placF_Ol`the
beste s -
NV4,q , ?q, '1 that jett n orns, to co.nside
tt vtit, rte.% • hon,e,'leeernparable patriotand unassuen-
et, ire' •e eieleti tja“. tioltori, to the town council. :r.Nic-
'\ii,ttitleo§ and (71'alwalts takes place on the.gather-
relB,ren,taetrlesveted worthies, except a very
l'4•L.'tet;,st l!iwsh.444sltlety-bY ',e'Ole poor man—a corz! porter to
f;3Pik;wl7lll4ll4, obt'f:-11,,,1a1'0u to his conduct in the im-
!c ris„,ke'tie e"erpool 1:8 intor the purpose. of coercing the
heikei4: eret eta e, an acceptance of the terms of-
At ws(.4 by 1. Patriotic Coadjutors'. The meeting
tNt'qii(),... 4;,,ry,-ir- Wahusley's footman, decked
forot
A • he:ol444bn
.I.;ti.rehased b his master expressly
k,\ .114,q Ms!'etiabfulogethel-, a more flat, 'unprofitable,
'it- It •' 44 't.-ti_ Yit has not been our lot to witness. If
14.1tt Oetiutl do but thelieduty, that gentleman's
it) 4,,Zr_1443. )4,2 an Oierwheltifing Majority. At all
44 ~! 7, IYater with the radicals of Castle-
eti It
Li j

PRESENTATION OF PLATE AND DINNER TO

MR. WILLIAM ROBERTS,

On Wednesday evening the numerous friends and admirers
of Mr. William Roberts, chiefly members of the congregation
of St. Paul's church, presented that gentleman with a splendid
testimonial of their esteem and regard for his unwearied as-
siduity in the discharge of the highly responsible office of
churchwarden to the above church, and his able and consist-
ent advocacy of constitutional principles. Forty-five gentle-
men sat down to a most sumptuous dinner at Mr. Horne's,
where the plate was presented to Mr. Roberts. The viands
and wines were choice and delicious, as is always the case
where Mr. Horne is the caterer. Mr. John Briscoe occu-
pied the chair, and Mr. Gerrard acted as vice-president.
Among the gentlemen present we noticed the Rev. J. H.
Stafford, one of the Ministers of St. Paul's Church, Mr.
Barton, one of the Members for the Ward, Mr. John Wil-
kinson, &c. After the cloth was removed,
The CHAIRMAN proposed " The Queen—the Duchess of
Lancaster."

The CHAIRMAN then proposed " The Queen Dowager,
and the rest of the Royal Family." (Three times three and
one cheer more.) The marked difference with which the
latter toast was drunk as compared with the former affords
another proof of the unpopular position into which the Queen
has been pushed by her unprincipled ministers.
The CHAIRMAN then proposed "The British Constitution
in Church and State," with which he would associate "The
Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese." (Three times three
cheers.)
The Rev. J. H. STAFFORD then rose and said—l thank
you for the enthusiasm with which you have received the
toast. As an humble priest of God's apostolic church, I feel
grateful that in these days of trouble and rebuke and blas-
phemy, when the walls of our Zion are openly menaced and
assailed, there are those who are ready to man her battle-
ments and to resist those enemies of all true religion, whose
watchword and war-cry is the overthrow of the Church of
England. (Cheers.) These are not the days for ease and
indifference, when the Christian soldier may slumber in the
delusive idea of the absence of all danger ; but they are the
days when he should be up and be doing, when he should be
panoplied for the defence of those institutions which should
be dearest to his heart, against the many and mighty foes
who desire their destruction. (Cheers.) Great, indeed, are
the struggles which we may have to maintain—against popery
on the one hand, and dissent and infidelity leagued together
on the other ; but there is that power within the church and
and that spirit in its members, as the occasion of our meet-
ing here to-day testifies, which are fully adequate to insure
the victory. The most dangerous, because the most subtle,
foe of the church is popery.: (Hear, bear.) Modern liberal-
ism would soften down the character of the Romish church,
and would inculcate that there is now so little difference be-
tween our church and it, that a little mutual accommodation
would settle all our differences. It would assert that those
tenets and practices against which we so strongly exclaim,
though once attributable to papists, have yielded to modern
refinement, and belong to by-gone days, and that it is unfair
to rake up the enormities of an iron and barbarous age and
fix them on the men of this generation. But is popery
changed? (No, no.) Truly she is not. Intrinsically and
inherently the same, she has but taken advantage of the wil-
lingness of men to be deceived, and of that false charity which
blinds them to facts, and that idolatry of what is called libe-
rality which believes good of all evil, and perhaps evil of all
good. To suit various purposes she may assume different
appearances, but this itself is part of popery. There is the
variable appearance of the chameleon, and the invariable
venom of the serpent. (Hear, hear.) Let those who tell you
that popery is changed and purified, produce Den's Theology;
the text book of the popish clergy of Ireland, and you will
find enjoined therein as articles of belief the most monstrous
doctrines of barbarian ages, and the foulest practices as ne-
cessary to be done. Whilst, then, popery is ever the same in
intolerance, the same in haughtiness, the same in supersti-
tion, the same in enmity to the saints of God, the same foe
to civil and religious liberty, it is surely incumbent on those
who value the privileges which they have so long enjoyed, to
be valiant for the truth, and ready boldly to oppose the en-
croachments of the deadliest enemy of that religion which has
been and alone can be the mightiest safeguard of our land.
(Cheers.) But it is not against popery alone, formidable as
its advances are, that churchmen are called upon at the pre-
sent crisis to put forth their energies. Dissent, to which with
a false charity we held forth the hand of friendship, throwing
off the garb of hypocrisy which covered its hostility, has, by
a monstrous coalition with infidels and Socinians, directed the
fiercest attacks against the church, crying out " down with
her, down with her, even to the ground." I desire not to
speak with virulence on the conduct of dissenters. Their
own actions Will speak best for themselves, and whilst they
teach us to look upon them as a political, not a religious body,
they produce a re-action in the hearts of our people, tending
greatly to uphold the church. (Cheers.) Ido laelieve that
the hearts of the bulk of our population are still unseduced
from the paths in which their forefathers walked, and that it
only wants the watchmen to sound the alarm to bring the
church's countless defenders to their. post. They have been
long tranquil, and her enemies have perhaps mistaken their
tranquillity for deadness. But, to use that noblest passage in
the eloquence of Canning, when, in his address to the Corpo-
ration of Plymouth, adverting to an objection of the navy
during peace, alluded to the mighty power which lay up in
reserve in those enormous floating masses—" Our present
repose," he said, " is no more a proof of our inability to act,
than the state of inertness and inactivity in which I have
seen those mighty masses that float in the waters about your
town, is a proof that they have no strength, and are inca-
pable of being fitted for service. Yon welt know," he con-
tinued, " how soon one of those stupendous masses, • now
reposing on its shadow in perfect stillness, how soon upon.
any call of patriotism or necessity, it would assumeithe like-
ness of an animated thing, instinct with life and motion—
how- soon it would ruflie, as it Were, its swelling plumage—
how quickly it would put forth all its beauty and its bravery,
collect its scattered elements of strength and awaken its'dor-
matit Such ii the -church ; she possesteS
her the elements of strength; and she needs but Vertold that
her enemies are upon her—and though Gebel, Ammon and.
Arnalek.,the Philistines, and others of Tyre be confederate,
she .will,buret,from her inaction into a display.ofther might,
and sweep 'down her enemies before her. (The rev. gent.
sat doWn amidst loud cheering.)
The CHAIRMAN then proposed " The Army and Navy,
and whenever their services may be. requiredonay they have
such commanders as Wellington and Nelson." (Three times
three

The plate (which consisted of an elegant. ahJ complete
tea service) was then presented to Mr. Roberts. It' bore
the following inscription—" Presented to Mr. 'William
Roberts, by the congregation of St. Paul's Church, and,hther
friends, as a memorial of esteem for his zealous, able, and
ffi ecient defence of that aura. A. D. MDCCCXXXIX."

The CHAIRMAN then said, I now proceed to the perform-
ance of the pleasing duty of carrying through the business,
for which we are assembled this evening ; namely, the pre-
sentation to Mr. Roberts of a lasting memorial of our vs-
teem : and I regret much that ithas not fallen into-the hands
of one more competent to convey to him your sentiments on
this enlivening and interesting occasion. Although I feel
myself as regards speech unequal to the task, I will not yield
to any one, in regard of my admiration of his zeal, ability,
energy, perseverance, and devotedness, to any object which
attracts and deserves his attention. The late upsittings, and
early uprisings, and his studious habits of business, enable
him to accomplish matters, such as ordinary persons would
not dare to grapple with. Gentlemen, the-feature in Mr.
Roberts' public career, which has attracted our notice, and
drawn down for him such marked approbation is, his manly
and able defence, of the interests of St. Paul's church. And
I assure you that language fails me, to convey to you my
high estimation of his excellent qualities. His desire to
hand down to posterity, unsulited, the advantages he has
inherited from his forefathers ; and his indefatigable exertions
to extend the usefulness of the church, have called forth
high encomiums from both the bishop and the Chancel-
lor of the diocese. And of his desire to benefit his fellow
men generally, there is none I. believe better acquainted
than myself, having acted as his colleague during the last
year of his churchwardenship. Gentlemen, never was there
a tribute better deserved than the one we are about to pre-
Eent ; and trivial as it is, possessing but little value in com-
parison of the esteem of his fellow-townsmen, and the ap-
probation of a good conscience, yet it will stimulate him to,
go forward in the service of the public, and emulate others
to follow his excellent example. However, gentlemen, fur-
ther comment from me is useless, he being so well known, I
believe, to every one present. 1 will, therefore, conclude by
proposing
,the long life, health, happiness, and prosperity of
Mr. William Roberts, in the enjoyment of his family and a
large circle of friends ; and should he live, as I hope he will,
to see old age, domesticated as he is, he will have to sit down
with them to use the service of plate with which I now in
your behalf present hiin ; and it will serve to bring to his
mind pleasing recollections of ,the past, and cheering hopes
of the future. Gentlemen, 1 give you, -The long life, health,
happiness, and prosperity of Mr. William Roberts, with
three times three. ,

.
Mr. RoBERTs then rose and said—You may believe the in
sincerity when I assure you, that I appear before you to-day
with ,feelings of grateful satisfaction, and 1 scarcely know
how to do ample justice in thanking you for, the honour just
conferred upon me; for doing nothing more than my public
duty upon a late—and as far as regards St. Paul's and St.
John's Churches—memorable occasion. It is well known
by many persons present that there were appointed, under
the authorities contained in the two Acts of Parliament, by
virtue of which these churches were erected, two clergymen
to St. Paul's Church, but only one to St. John's, in this
town. The late Common Council of Liverpool having ex-
tensive church patronage at their disposal, thought proper,
in the exercise of a very sound discretion, to take such mea-
sures as they considered were best adapted to secure the
payment of the stipends of those clergymen they had appointed
to the respective churches of which they were patrons, under
a deed of endowment, vested in trustees, the validity of which
endowment certain parties thought proper, to .dispute in the
Court of Chancery. After considerable expenses had been
incurred in contesting this suit, a compromise was at laSt
entered into between the trustees.ofthis endowment-aid the
Town-council ; one of the conditions of which was, that St.
Paul's Church should be deprived for ever (after the death
or resignation of either of the present clergymen) ,of one of
its legally appointed pastors ; whilst only one minister was to
be continued at St.'John's. The trustees of the endowment
had also consented to this arrangement. Doubtess• there
were palliat'ons for their so doing : they had beeu long parties
to a tedious chancery suit, and it is only reasonable to sup-
pose that they were anxiyns to be relieved from a situation
which had already been a source of
.perpetual annoyance to
them, and was evidently still fraught with considerable more
mischief to both parties. Besides, it.could hardly be expected
that the trustees of the endowment would feel disposed to
risk their private fortunes in contesting any longer the va-
lidity of the endowment, then pending in the Court of Chan-
cery, after the decision of the Vice-Chancellor was made
known ;• for bitter experience has taught many persons a
lamentable leSson—how fickle it is to hazard too- much upon
the "glorious uncertainty" of that law, which has already
mined thousands, and-which, it is to be'greatly feared, will
ruin thousands more. IV became, however, necessary for
some person to appear before the public, to take an active
part in promptly and effectually opposing the future depriva-
tion of one of the legally appointed ministers of St. Paul's
Church, and to prevent this being ratified by an Act of Par-
lament, which was then in rapid progress. Existing circum-
stances were such, that it was impossible :that either of the
clergymen of St. Paul's could appear before.the parishioners
of Liverpool in public vestry, to advocate the interests of that
church, and thereby endeavour to prevent the proposed sacri-
lege of one of its future ministers. Two clergymen had been
originally secured to that church, and their services enjoyed
for three-quarters of a century, under the solemn sanction of
two ancient Acts of Parliament. The honour (for such I es-
teemed it) of defending the privileges of this church, in the
hour of extreme danger, devolved therefore of necessity upon
the churchwardens for the time being. Many are the cir-
cumstances that arose throughout a long series of years to
bind the affections of my late father to St. Paul's Church ;
and they are not a few that have gradually entwined my heart
in close alliance with its best interests. Could I calmly sur-
vey the gathering storm, with already blackened horizon,
threatening to bereave this church (near which I had resided
almost forty years) for ever of one of its ancient pastors—
being a humble member thereof upwards of half that period—
soleiitnly plighted my troth in holy wedlock at its altar—the
children which God had given me admitted into the Redeem-
er's flock by baptism at its font—hundreds of gone-by and
happy Sabbaths attended divine service, and heard the sound
of the everlasting gospel proclaimed within its hallowed walls
—Could I, in such a case, remain at peace? Nay, God for-
bid ! Besides, if one circumstance more than another could
possibly have disturbed the moulderiug dust of a depaitcd
parent, my remaining neutral upon such an important occa-
sion most certainly would. I. bad read in the public news-
papers the particulars of the arrangement (before alluded to)
that had been concluded upon between the high contracting
parties, and which it appeared, only required the approbation
of the parishioners of Liverpool in vestry assembled, previous

to the same passing into a law. And it was something rather
remarkable that neither the clergy nor the wardens of St.
Paul's had been previously consulted in the matter. To be
thus placed in battle array against so formidable a. body as
the trustees of the endowment and the Town-council, I must
candidly confess was a situation of no ordinary difficulty for
so humble an individual as myself. Mk courage would indeed
have failed me in this day of peril, had I not recollected, that
the foolish things of this world have been often made to con-
found the wisdom of the wise, and that individuals out of
weakness have been made strong ; therefore I might trust the
cause I advocated unto the same Almighty power ; and
though my " heart trembled" for fear of the future safety
of this " Ark of the Lord," lest my little ability should
be inadequate to the obligation which was laid upon
me, yet I determined, with God's help, to go forth ,
to the battle, careless of any clamour or frown that
might await me. The reflection that I should be in the
least instrumental in promoting the welfare of unborn
generations, by securing the continuation of the two origin-
ally-appointed ministers to St. Paul's, and one additional
minister to St. John's Church, animated me to bear up
against all difficulty and opposition. I will not, however,
arrogate to myself the honour of having gained so important
a victory, and upon the soundest principles,l'or the future
prosperity of these two churches ; but to Him, who sustained
his humble servant in so trying art hour, be alone ascribed
the honour, the power, the glory, and the victory ! The
situation of the assistant minister, or lecturer, of St. John's
Church, was not, as I have already observed, originally se-
cured under any previous act of parliament ; in fact, it was
merely created by tile late common council, and would there-
fore have ceased at the death or resignation of the Rev.
Thomas Moss, the present lecturer. It occurred, therefore,
to me, that whilst advocating the future interests of St.
Paul's, I might also, at the same time, advocate equally the
interests of St. John's, by endeavouring to secure in perpe-
tuity the appointment of a second minister to the latter
church. I beg to make use of the present opportunity of
expressing my individual thanks to our esteemed minister,
Mr. Formby, for a very powerful sermon which lie preached
to his congregation the Sunday previous to the first vestry-
meeting. Early instructed in the principles of our holy re-
ligion, I have nevertheless found those principles materially
strengthened and confirmed, during the long period Mr.
Formby has officiated as curate and minister of St. Paul's,

by the sound doctrine which he has ever brought t,efore his
congregation, and I am desirous of taking the present occa-
sion of declaring it. At a preliminary meeting, consisting
of the representatives of the endowment trustees, the paro-
chial authorities, my colleague, and myself, which took place
previous to the second vestry-meeting, it was strongly urged
that there should be in future only one minister and a curate
to St. Paul's, instead of the two ministers, as originally ex-
isting under the sanction of the acts of parliament. Instances
were also adduced, where, at churches in this town, two
clergymen, of opposite political views, were found to disagree
upon several important matters, so as thereby to render the
situation of both very uncomfortable. This point was further
pressed, because, as it was intimated to my colleague and
myself, the 'venerable and highly-esteemed Bishop of the
diodese was well known to be friendly to a minister and
curate, instead of first and second, or two equally-appointed
ministers. But, as the privilege of two ministers was coeval
with the church itself, much as my colleague and myself re-
spected the judgment of the worthy and indefatigable Dio-
cesan, we nevertheless determined NOT to surrender so im-

portant a point in detail, but faithfully deliver up our trust,
in all its integrity and faithfulness, to the succeeding church-
wardens, and unsullied as we had received it from our pre-
decessors. I have also been told by high authority, since
the consummation of the endowment question, under the
provisions of the recent act of parliament before alluded
to, that I had committed a great error, in not giving
way to the proposal of the minister and curate of St.
Paul's. I entertain a cheering hope, that this danger,
against which we were warned, is notlikely to happen, at
least during the lifetime of the present clergymen, with
whom, I apprehend there is no striving about precedency.
The first minister, in consequence of the good natured dis-
position which he happily possesses, is, I think, generally
disposed to consult and act, as far as possible, with the views
of the second minister. At the preliminary meeting before
referred to, I contended for £l5O as the annual stipend, to
be secured in perpetuity for the proposed additional curate
of St. John's Church; but, as I found myself
.alone in this
respect, and not wishing to endanger the completion of so
much as had been conceded for St. John's, I reluctantly
consented to £lOO. Doubtlegs, the working clergy of the
Church of England, have great claims to expect, and, in-
deed, to receive a fair exchange of our temporal, for their
spiritual wealth. The tedious and expensive course of study
they must necessarily undergo, to qualify them for their high
and important calling ; the sacred message which they bear ;
the Master whom they serve ; the respectable class of society
to which they usually belong ; the benefits which result from
the moral influence, which the Established Church is the
means of producing throughout this country, are but seldom
maturely considered by the implacable enemies of our Apos-
tolical church : although the Dissenters participate equally
with Churchmen, in the share of those benefits. These,
and many more valuable considerations, entitle them to re-
quire, that " they who minister at the atlar, should also live
of the altar." Besides, there is unfortunately no pension
provided for a working clergyman, who happens to survive
longer than his wasted strength will allow him to officiate.
His solemn obligations are also such, that having chosen the
church for his inheritance, he cannot sell out his commission
as in the army and navy : neither can he ever lawfully engage
in any other trade or calling ; and unless patronized by some
person of great rank in society, or that he has a sufficient
income of himself, for the respectable maintenance of his
family, and independent of his stipend, he is often found to eke
out a bumble existence in the winter of age and infirmity :
sometimes leaving a virtuous and amiable widow, with
(but more especially in the event of a premature death)
fatherless children totally unprovided for. Under these cir-
cumstances, it is 'to be hoped, that the parishioners of Li-
verpool, as a body, will feel ashamed to offer the small annual
pittance of £l-00 to the future curate of St. John's Chnrch :
a sum even less than is annually realized by many of our
working mechanics. Formerly, to defend the privileges of
the Established Church, was almost exclusively the work of
the clergy; but latterly, the laity have begun to find, that
they have a rich reversion in the welfare of the Zion of our
Land, which intimately concerns themselves, their children,
and posterity in general. Little as the enemies of the
Church of England may have intended it, they hare at last
taviguratett cre----eneigicn anti" tleVOluutico.., 4-- 1.
laity—those who have been baptized in her faith, and
still continue steadfast in her Communion. That glori-
ous Protestant Spirit, which by the blessing of God
anienatea the. Reformers of the sixteenth century, and.
thereby purified the church from the errors of 'Rome,
that had almost darkened and poisoned the land,
seems to be one more powerfully reviving amongst us,
for it was at the illm.ytrious epoch of the reformation that
" learning arose as it were from the dead." New schools

have been lately established in this town to supply the defi-
ciency of those, froth which the superintendence of the ma-
jority of the clergy have been, and is still. of necessity
eiCluded. Shortly, we shall find Liverpool, richly studded
with several newly erected temples, which it is to be sincerely
hoped, will amply supply the deprivation, under the late
'arrangements, of our largest churches of one of their pre-
sent, and their once permanently and legally appointed
pastors. The Christian public in general, but Protestants
in particularlar, may indeed rejoice upon every new acces-
sion of pastoral care, and increase of spiritual provision,
.within the pale of the Church of England. The number of
churches that are now in various stages of erection through-
out this conntry, is a convincing proof, if proof were want-
ing, that the church is increasing in magnificence and splen-
dour—effectually spreading the glad tidings of salvation the
length and breadth of the Lind, and still lives in the strongest
affections of a great majority of the people. For, I verily
believe, that whoever contributes his share to the extension
cf our e:wellent parochial system, and to train up the rising
generation in her principles, promotes in the most permanent
maaner his country's weal ; besides, laying an adamantine
foundation for the success of the everlasting gospel, in the
immediate neighbourhood in which he happens to reside,
;both in his own generation, as well as for ages to come. And
in proportion also, as we carry out this praiseworthy object,
we shall exhibit the greatest manifestation of our unfeigned
.loyalty tea our youthful Sovereign, " Her Crown and Dignity ;"
who has solemnly sworn at her coronation to the utmost of

her powsir " to maintain the laws of God, the true profes-
sion of the gospel, and the Protestant reformed religion
established by law," and maintain, and preserve inviolably,
the settlement of the United Church of England and Ireland,
and the doctrine, worship, discipline, and government thereof,
as bybylaw established, to which also the legislature is pledged,
and ought there yore, of necessity, as a bounden duty, to uphold
and defend. Whilst, therefore, mighty conquerors have had
ambition to strive for, and gained important victories fortheir
country, and accompanying laurels to adorn their brows, but
at great sacrifice of human life—the tears of the fatherless
and the widow, together with all the concomitant horrors of
warfare, let us seek to secure the temporal and spiritual
welfare of our 'fellow-creatures in time and eternity. And
shOuld we be in the least instrumental with the blessing of
God, in attaining so desirable an object, we shall acquire
greater 'and more• lasting honours, than all the gorgeous
marble that breathes in Westminster Abbey, the fame of
valiant warriors and illustrious senators. Knowing that I
differ in opinion with many of my neighbours and friends,
whom I nevertheless highly esteem, yet, I hope they will
allow me the same privilege of enjoying my opinions which
they claim for themselves. I love to live in peace and good-
will amongst those around me, and often deeply regret the
animo ales which too frequently exist, consequent on our
municipal and general elections. Thus far, however, must
be conceded, that the Church of England is moat tolerant
compured with every other church. Under her benign aus-
pices, protection is freely afforded to all who conscientiously
differ from her; and Englishmen can truly boast of the en-
joyment of more civil and religious liberty than any other
nation. Mr. Roberts proceeded to say that it was time that
Protestants should arouse from their slumbers, and shake off
their fatal lethargy, ere the work of destruction be complete.
They should not shrink in the hour of peril and calamity,
but 'dace themselveS in the fore front of the battle, and en-
dear our by their noble example to stay the plague of danger-
ous innovation, which had so lamentably taken deep root
among. the lower orders of society. They should join hand
and heart in defence of their religion and their laws. Let
them be spared the bitter and heart-rending reflection that,
but for their negligence in the things which concerned their
present peace and future welfare, the es/il might have been
averted—that, had they only done their duty, the pestilence
had never visited their land. To satisfy the insatiate appe-
tite of a church-destroying party, one novelty after another
had been permitted. To diminish the number of the Bishops
and working clergy of the church—to cripple her resources
in every possible way—could never make her more efficient.
To attempt to establish throughout the land a system of na-
tional education, without basing it on religious principles,and
placing it under the superintendence of the clergy, would be, he
feared, ultimately to proYide schools as nurseries for popery and
infidelity. He then alluded in strong terms to the conduct of
the-Romin Catheilies in the House of Commons, and com-
mented on their violation of a solemn oath. They found local
legislators in this town following the reckless example of the
radical innovating party in the House of Commons, and re-
fusing to appropriate any portion of the funds--oto which
Protestants most materially contributed, and of which the
members of the town council were only public trustees—to
promote the education of the poor in the principles of the
established church. It was strange that churchmen should'
be found worshipping the idol Dagon, at the shrine of expe-
diency, by voting for candidates for the House of Commons
and the town-council of this borough, who, if many of them
were to be judged by their speeches, addresses, and votes,
together with their dark, designing subtlety, had given the
most substantial proof that the welfare of the Protestant
religion was very far out of their thoughts, and still less near
their hearts. One of the fundamental principles of Protes-
tantism was well known to be " the free use of the unmuti-
lated word of God" as the basis of all religious• education.
When, therefore, a system of education was introduced by
the majority of the town council into the corporation
schools diametrically opposed to the vital principles of Pro-
testantism, the majority of the clergy, as . the constituted
guardians of the religion of the land, very properly declined
any longer;the superintendence of those schools. The reform
party in the town council had been very careful to provide
for the religious scruples of the Romanist and Socinian, by
introducing al-node of education into the corporation schools in
which all but the children of conscientious Protestants might
join. If, then, the majority of the council, by introducing this
system, so obnoxious to the clergy and laity of the Establish-
ed Church; if they, notwithstanding, their solemn declarati-
on, will continue to deny their intention "to injure or weaken
the Protestant Church as it is by law established ;" why did
they not at once honestly rid themselves from that charge,
so long and repeatedly brought against them by the Pro-
testants of Liverpool in general, and make an equivalent pro-
vision for the conscientious scruples of the clergy and laity
of the .Church of ,England,..resident within the municipal
boundary, and contribute equally out of their immense re-

venue to the expense of maintaining and erecting schools in
which the children of the Protestant poor might be taught
without annoyance or compromising essential Protestant
principles, and from which their clergy need not be excluded?
Why, under these circumstances, should they virtually eject
any of the conscientious clergy of the Church of England
from schools built by a Protestant council, for the promul-
gation of Protestantism, which was originally intended to be
taught in all its integrity and faithfulness to the children of
the Protestant poor, particularly to children of freemen of
Liverpool (whom he learned from high authority were to have
a decided preference,) and under the superintendence of the
Protestant clergy ? Why should - all this be done to " the
Protestant church as by law established" in England to ac-
ccommodate the sectarian views of those who were opposed,
more or less, to the-Protestant religion, and at the sacrifice
of the very bulwarks of the common christianity of the coun-
try ? Must the national church--the fortress of christianity
—the safeguard of their temporal and eternal interests—sur-
render her high vantage-ground of usefulness to God and
man,—a position which she has so long and faithfully main-
tained,—and " bow her head like a bulrush" to every new-
fangled scheme which her enemies, unfortunately in autho-
rity in the great councils Qf the nation and in local councils,
are legislating or continually proposing for adoption ? Never
let the church surrender her just claims as the faithful keeper
of Holy Writ—" the pillar and ground of the truth." What-
ever subterfuge might be urged to palliate such partial con-
duct, it must be obvious to any unprejudiced mind that, if
obstinately continued, the effects must, at no distant period,
operate very injuriously, if not destructively to the true pro-
fession of christianity and the vital interests of Protestantism.
He said that the government had refused the annual grant
to the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge—a So-
ciety well known to be identified with the church of Eng-
land—but still continued the annual vote to the Romanist
College at Maynooth, and the payment of the Roman Catho-
lic bishops in the colonies. The Protestants of England
appeared to be unmindful of the great impropriety of
extending the baneful influence of a religion abroad,
which, as protesters against Popery, they professed and
declared to reject at home. The religion which the
piety of their Protestant ancestors had established was
perpetually assailed on every side, and "heavy blows and
great discouragement" were dealt outagainst her with noun-
sparing hand by those who ought to rank themselves among the
brightest ornaments and noblest defenders of Protestantism.
Mr. Roberts concluded by saying—l have already paid a
just and merited tribute of respect to the Rev. Mr. Formby,
and I cannot avoid acknowledging upon this occasion what I
consider due to the Rev. Mr. Stafford. His good-natured
disposition, and easy manner of approach, entitle him to the
respect of his congregation, particularly the poor, who form
the greatest proportion of his flock. (Mr. Roberts was fre-
quently interrupted by loud cheers, and sat down amidst
tremendous applause.)
Mr. ROBERTS then proposed " The health of Mr. Gregson
—his old Schoolmaster,' which was drunk with much ap-
plause.
Mr. GREGSON, in returning thanks, stated that there was
such a thing as for a pupil to excel his tutor. Mr. Roberts
had evidently studied much since he had left his care—at all
events he had learnt to make a speech—a good one, and a
long one.
The CHAIRMAN said they had heard a greatdeal about the
groat institutions of the country—he would propose the health
of the supporters of our great institutions—" The Members
for the Borough of Liverpool." (Three times three cheers.)
Mr. C. S. ROWLAND then gave the song of " Old Eng-
land," in the chorus of which the company rapturously
joined.

- The VICE-PRESIDENT then rose to propose the " Health
of the Conservative Councillors for St. Paul's Ward," which
was received with rapturous and prolonged cheering.
Mr. BARTON rose to respond to the toast. He said that
he never had met with greater success in canvassing- the re-
spectable voters of the ward than during the last few days.
He alluded in very humourous terms to the recent creations
of Popish voters in the ward. He said that he had called
upon some voters who had actually only a chair and a table
as the farniture of their sitting rooms. He trusted, however,
that the kindness of his friends would enable him to triumph
over the reckless schemes of the radicals. (Cheers.)
Mr. BARTON then called upon Mr. John Parry for a song.
Mr. PARRY then sang " Old England, Europe's Glory."
The Rev. J. H. STAFFORD then proposed " The health of
k the worthy resident," who had contributed so much to the
enjoyment the evening. The toast was drunk with great
applause.
The CHAIRMAN then said, I have in my lifetime received
many compliments, but 1 must say, that the honour of pre-
siding, and the manner in which my name has been received
this evening, far exceeds them all, and for which I feel greatly
obliged. Feeling my inability to occupy the chair, I know
that many omissions have occurred, and for which I crave
your indulgence; it has given me great pleasure to lend my
humble aid in bringing about the consummation of our
wishes, and as it so happened that I was chairman of the
committee for carrying it into effect, they, out of courtesy,
proposed that I should occupy this elevated position, and if
I may charge them with want of discernment at all, it must
be for having fixed upon me, when many so much more
competent might have been found. And, gentlemen, I
should be wanting in gratitude, did I not acknowledge the
able assistance that the present churchwardens, and the rest
of the committee have rendered me, and beg to propose
the irgood healths, and prosperity to them.
The VICE-PRESIDENT, as one of the chuchwardens of
St. Paul's, returned thanks in a neat and suitable speech.
Mr. BATCRELDOR also returned thanks and said, that he
owed his thanks to Providence for the position which he then
occupied. He had entered Liverpool with his firelock on his
shoulder, and his knapsack on his back. The first church
that he had entered in the town was that of St. Paul's. He
owed much to the kindness and support of his friends in the
congregation of St. Paul's. The parishioners of Liverpool
had thought fit to elect him a warden of the church. He
had found the office an arduous one, but lie was determined
to discharge his duties to the best of his ability. He parti-
cularly urged the gentlemen present to support the schools
attached to the church. He dwelt upon the necessity of
establishing an institution for the reception of children who
had been committed to prison for the first offence—an insti-
tution which would obviate a vast amount of crime and
misery. He had accepted the situation which he held with
a view of subserving the interests of that church, to which
he and his ancestors had been always attached. If he failed
in discharging_theduties.of_his office. it would, not be from
_ui,,,,± •.r ...IP-wilps ;:i on 1,-,.: part. 4-1.. L....A.1.a by propos-
ing the health of the Rev. It. H. Formby.
The CHAIRMAN stated that he had received a note from
Mr. Formby, in: which he stated that he would have been
present if unavoidable engagements had not prevented him.
Mr. BARTON then proposed, " May Mr. Roberts and his
offspring long live to enjoy the present given to him that
evening." . •

Mr. ROBERTS rose to return thanks, which he did briefly.
and handsomely. He hoped his father-in-law would never
have occasion to regret the relation iu which he stood to
him.

The CIIAIRMAN then proposed, " The Lancashire
Witches," after which " The Conservative Press," (to
which .r. Lloyd responded), " The success of the Conser-
vative candidates at the approaching municipal election,"
and several other toasts were proposed. The chairman
vacated the chair about eleven o'clock, shortly after which
the meeting broke up. The greatest harmony prevailed
throughout the evening.