The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1839-11-19 00:00:00

MANCHESTER.

PROTESTANTISM v. POPERY.—A course of lectures, On
the chief points of difference between the Church of England
and the Church of Rome, was commenced in St. Matthew's
Church, on the evening of Thursday last. We have seen
with pleasure, that the whole of the lectures are to be pub-
lished in one volume, as soon as the course has been com-
pleted. The subject of the first lecture was " The impor-
tance of the controversy between the Church of England and
the Church of Rome," and the preacher, the Rev. Hugh
Stowell, selected his text from Deut. xxxii. 47, " For it is
not a vain thing for you, because it is your life ; and through
this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land." The dis-
course, which was one of surpassing eloquence, occupied
about three hours. Amongst the preachers are the Rev. R.
Frost, of St. Stephen's, Salford ; the Rev. J. Burnet, of St.
George's, Macclesfield ; the Rev. T. Nolan, of St. Peter's,
Stockport ; the Rev. W. Huntingdon, of St. John's, Man-
chester ; the Rev. G. L. Stone, of Trinity College, Dublin ;
the Rev. Fielding Ould, of Liverpool; the Rev. A. Lane,
of St. Thomas's, Pendleton; the Rev. Hugh M`Neile, &c.

HOGARTH AND AN OLD SILK HANDKERCHIEF.—For a
considerable time past, the keepers of the National Gallery
have been in a state of much alarm and astonishment, with
respect to the apparent decay of Hogarth's fine series of
paintings, which have been for so many years one of the
chief attractions of the gallery. It appeared that while the
pictures around the " Hogarths" maintained their original
brilliancy of colour, the pictures by our immortal satirist
daily faded, becoming more and more dingy. They were
strictly observed, the wall which they adorned was examined,
yet no cause for the lamentable change was detected. After
much anxiety it was discovered to arise from the breath of
the numerous visitors to the gallery, who, examining the
picture in question with microscopic eye, eager to catch the
minutest detail of their truly English character, approached
the can vass too nearly. The damp thus occasioned, attracted
and retained the dust of the room on the surface of the pic-
tures, until their wonted and well-known beauty gradually
became obscured. What was to he done ? The application
of liquids to clean pictures is at all times hazardous ; doubly
so with the delicate and expressive touches of Hogarth's mas-
terly pencil. The effect of an old silk handkerchief was tried
on a corner of one of the pictures—the result was miraculous
—a few more rubs, and the picture appeared in all its pris-
tine beauty of colour and expression. The rubbing process
was extended to the series, and our old friends with shining
morning faces" can now scarcely be recoguised,

NORWICH UNION LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,

Yesterday, a meeting of the assurers in the Norwich
Union Life Assurance Company, resident in Liverpool and
the neighbourhood, was held in the Clarendon-rooms, South
John-street, for thepurpose of taking into consideration the

report of the examiners lately made at a general meeting
held at Norwich. From forty to fifty gentlemen were
present.

CHARLES LAWRENCE, Esq. was called to the chair; and
he commenced the proceedings by stating that, at the last
meeting, they resolved to memorialise the board of directors
to hold a meeting in London, but the chairman, Colonel
Harvey, replied that their desire could not be complied with.
Since that period the examiners had made their report, and
the present meeting was called to see what would be the best
course to be taken upon it.
Mr. H. BANNER mentioned that Mr. Francis Lloyd, one
of the examiners, was in town, and willing to confer with
the meeting. He suggested that it would be very desirable
to hear any explanations he might be willing to afford.
The CHAIRMAN said, the report of the examiners, and
Mr. Lloyd's explanations, might make it appear whether it
would be necessary for a large body of the assurers, or only
a deputation from them, to attend the annual meeting at
Norwich on the 26th instant.

After a brief conversation, Mr. BANNER moved, and Mr.
FOSBERRY seconded, a resolution, which was unanimously
carried, that Mr. Lloyd be invited to attend the meeting.
Mr. BANNER said, that as a statement of the accounts and
the examiners' report had arrived only on Sunday, many
assurers had not had time to examine them, and he therefore
thought they should be read previously to Mr. Lloyd's ar-
rival.

Mr. LOWNDES called the attention of the meeting to the
value in the years 1829 and 1836, of the two classes of annui-
ties, male and female. The amount of the annuities now
payable exceeded £42,000 ; and he should ask Mr. Lloyd
whether the examiners, in their calculations, had ascertained
the amount actually received by the office for the annuities
rendered in the account. In other words, whether the an-
nuities which it now took upwards of £40,000 per annum to
pay, produced to the office £400,000, or whether there was
not some mismanagement in the mode in which annuities
were granted, as alleged by the London committee? £40,000
was a very large item to be discharged before there could be
any bonus to the policy holders.
The CHAIRMAN asked whether it would be desirable to
ask any questions relative to the monies lent on mortgage?
Mr. LOWNDES did not see how any thing could be asked.
The examiners had had the property re-valued.
The CHAIRMAN said he should like to know whether there
had been any loss by mortgages ?
Mr. LOWNDES replied that the examiners' report did not
answer that question.
Some discussion followed between Mr. Ward, the Chair-
man, Mr. Lowndes, and Mr. Banner, as to the losses of the
office by a bank at Norwich, at the termination of which Mr.
Lloyd was introduced to the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN, addressing Mr. Lloyd, expressed the de-
sire of the meeting to hear any statements he might be able
to make.

Mr. LLOYD said he should be most guarded in all that fell
from him relative to the office's affairs, as he might pro-
bably be open to censure for prejudging them before the
discussion fixed for the 26th instant. It would not be
wise, for obvious reasons, that any exparte statements should
be made now ; though reserving to himself the right of de-
clining to answer questions, he should be open to any now
proposed. This was but due to his worthy and esteemed
colleagues, Messrs. Farebrother and Steward. They and he
had but one object, practical improvements and prudent re-
forms. At the commencement of this investigation it would
be in the recollection of those he now addressed, that none
were more zealous in demanding a thorough and probing one
than himself, and he had taken care to satisfy himself to the
utmost on every point, before he put his name to the report.
He thought it due to the policy, holders, hearing that a
meeting was to take place in Liverpool to-day, to apprise a
gentleman, a hom he had not the honour to know personal-
ly, but with whom he had had some little correspondence on
the life office affairs, and whom he knew to be a gentleman
most anxious to promote the interests of the assurers [Mr.
Lowndes], that he was here, and ready, if it was the plea-
sure of the policy holders, to meet them as their examiner,
appointed by themselves, and render them such explanations
as might be wished.
The CHAIRMAN said, one of the questions which the meet-
ing wished to be answered was, whether the examiners had
found the annuities granted had produced to the office the
real amount they were estimated at ?
Mr. LLOYD replied, that, some loss in the purchase of an-
nuities had undoubtedly been sustained, but he bel'eved that
all offices had been more or less losers by annuities. He did
not think that the scale of mortality upon which they were
computed could be justifiably altered, though the experience
of the office had been so favourable to the annuitants as to
preponderate against it.
Mr. LOWNDES inquired whether the mortgage securities
of the office were found deficient ?

Mr. LLOYD replied, in effect, that the whole of the mort-
gages had been carefully examined, and many of them had
been found very satisfactory. But as to about twenty the
examiners had obtained power from the Directors to deal
with them as owners in fee.
Mr. LOWNDES asked at what the examiners calculated
the loss upon the mortgages ?
Mr. LLOYD replied, that, up to 1829 the loss had been
£lOO,OOO ; but that, from 1829 to 1836, he must say the Di-
rectors had exercised a great deal of care. Eis impression
was that the bonus of 1829 had been made from no valuation
at all.

Mr. WARD asked what proportion of the mortgages were
effected upon policies ?
Mr. LLOYD was not prepared to say. They included loans
upon Norwich policies as well as policies of other offices.
Several other questions were put as to the mortgages.
Mr. Mortev inquired whether the examiners had ascer-
tained the consideration given to the office for annuities, and
whether the amount paid was equivalent to the sum granted ?
Mr. LLOYD said, barely so. He did not think the office
had absolutely lost anything by the business, but it might
probably have been better without it.
Mr. BLACKBURN wished to know, why, if there was a
loss of £lOO,OOO by the mortgages, that fact was not stated
in the examiner's report ?
Mr. LLOYD replied that the thought never came across
the minds of the examiners to conceal anything that was
desirable to be known. In drawing up their report they had
found it much easier to say much than to say little. They
had before them three reports of the actuary taken at different
periods ; they had a ♦ery luminous report from Mr. James,
an accountant at Birmingham, and if those reports were
moved to be printed at the general meeting, he (Mr. Lloyd)
for one should not object. But as examiners they thought it
best to take the best data they had before them. Mistakes
had been made, and they were not willing to join in the cry
against the management on that account. That was the
reason they had thought it right not to state any isolated
defalcation.

Mr. LowN DES put a question to the effect, what reductions
had the examiners to propose in the future management of
the office, and how far Mr. Bignold was to be affected by it ?
Mr. LLOYD said, that the recommendation the examiners
meant to propose were not in z la; form at present, in fact
they were not, as had been said in some places at all
communicated to the directors. The examiners did
not think the present was the fit period so to lay
them before them. They consisted of various alterations in
the office management, the .books, the system of accounts
pursued with the various agencies, salaries, and financial
arrangements. In the commission to the Secretary alone, a
considerable reduction would be made. It was but an act of

justice to Mr. Bignold to say that he had voluntarily come
forward and placed himself in the hands of the Examiners
for his future remuneration. They all knew he could legally
claim five per cent. on the premiums, by the deed of settle-
ment, and up to 1836 he had received that per centage. In
the seven years it amounted to £56,000. or £BOOO. per an-
num—a large sum, but out of which the Examiners found
was paid, £lOOO. per annum to Mr. Morgan, the Actuary,
and £l2OO. per annum to Mr. Thomas Bignold, the Secre-
tary's brother, together with the salaries of all the Clerks in
the Life Office,—the Secretary taking the per centage in lieu of
all expences of this nature. With the arrangement with his
brother, of course, the insurers had nothing to do, neither
would they have to consider it. The Examiners had thought
the sum of £2500. per annum for the future services of Mr.
Bignold; but it was but their suggestion, and as such would
be dealt with by the assurers. He (Mr. Lloyd) saw no reason
why the expences of management should not be still further
reduced, and he saw no indisposition on the part of the Directors
and Officers, both in Norwich and London, to admit its ne-
cessity. In fact, with good management, the Norwich Life
Office might be made to assume a commanding position, and
with unanimity and mutual concessions of favourite crotchets
it might be so, and that speedily. It was clearly their in-
terest to bring this about as soon as possible. He would
just mention, as much had been said, he understood, on a
former occasion, respecting the insertion of Mr. I3ignold's
name into the draft code of bye-laws drawn by Mr. Brodie,
and the retiring annuity, that with it neither he nor his col-
leagues had any thing to do, and those who stated they had
spoke falsely. It was quite enough to attend to the duties of
examiner of accounts without meddling with prospective
legislation. They had religiously abstained from entering
into any thing but what appeared to be clearly within their
province ; and if the result of their labours met with the
approbation of the assurers, it would greatly relieve them.
For himself, now that he had finished the duty confided to
him, and which he hoped had been beneficially accomplished,
as he knew it had been honestly, he should retire altogether
from its affairs. He desired to see all their suggestions
carried out to the utmost, and trusted those who would have
its future management would feel as strong adesire as himself.
Mr. BLACKBURN asked if the code of bye laws that was
published by some gentlemen in London, as drawn by Mr.
Brodie, had the sanction of the examiners ?
Mr. LLorn.—Decidedly neither their sanction nor their
condemnation. It was no code at present, it was but a
DRAFT, and he felt himself at liberty to draw his pen through
every clause, if he pleased, Mr. Brodie, as gentlemen had
mentioned the matter,, though he for one, thought it would
have been more prudent to abstain from entering into parti-
culars, had formed an opinion that Mr. Bignold was entitled
to a vested interest in the concern, and entertaining such an
opinion, had introduced his name. As to instructions to
Mr. Brodie, the assurers were at liberty to see them, they
were all in the sealed parcel that had been delivered in by the
examiners. The only original matter was furnished by the
London Committee of Assurers, andhe for one was desirous to
render every acknowledgment to the labours of the gentle-
men on that committee for forming a new code of bye-laws.
With them he had been in repeated communication, and
with them was always on friendly terms ; and it was much to
be regretted, they had thought right to publish censures upon
the examiners for doing that which, if they had really done it,
could but be termed an excess of zeal. It was a pity, for
it produced distrust, and, of course, must tend in the minds
of those who lived at a distance to weaken the success of their
mutual efforts for their mutual welfare. He had endeavoured
at great sacrifice of ease, and with great difficulties to contend
with, to reconcile conflicting opinions. He said that if that
were accomplished, the hopes of all, desiring the prosperity
of the institution, without regard to personal considerations,
might be realised. He had anxiously, and though encountering
very disagreeable and painful obstacles, persevered, and it was
a great consolation that, though he had not been successful,
he felt that even the annoyances he had gone through were
more than compensated by the friendships he had formed
and by the good will he believed he had obtained. There
was another subject he wished to name, as wrong impressions
had gone abroad respecting the manner in which the Exa-
miners had proceeded in testing the values of the securities,
especially the part his friend Mr. Farebrother had taken in
it. Mr. Farebrother had most disinterestedly and liberally
afforded them his time and professional experience gratui-
tously—all the sales of their property by him, and they were
in distant parts of the eastern counties, were free of all
charge.
Several other questions, of minor importance, were next
put to Mr. Lloyd, to which he briefly replied.
The CHAIRMAN then thanked him for the information he
had given, and Mr. Lloyd retired.
A discussion of considerable length followed, on several
points arising from Mr. Lloyd's explanations, in the course
of which it was contended by Mr. BLACKBURN, that those
interested should go to the meeting at Norwich, and carry a
resolution of adjournment to London, Birmingham, or some
other central place, and then adjourn the meeting from time
to time, in order to bring the management of the institution
within the power of the policy holders themselves. So long
as the meetings were held at Norwich, that object would
never be effected.
Mr. BANNER said the names of the policy holders could
not be obtained from the directors.
Mr. WARD observed, that before anything could be done
the deed of settlement must be altered so as to give the
-power of voting by proxy. Everything at present must
originate at Norwich. If they passed a resolution altering
tale dee4 at DirmittglWP: it must be confirmed at Norwich.

Several gentlemen made suggestions as to the best course
to be taken on the part of the Liverpool assurers. At last
it was decided on the motion of Mr. Moss, that Mr.
Lawrence, the chairman, should address a letter to the
board of directors at Norwich, explaining that in the
opinion of the Liverpool assurers an alteration should be
made in the deed of settlement, so as to give the power of
voting at meetings by proxy, and further requesting a list of
names of the insurers in Liverpool and the neighbourhood
previously to the general meeting on the 26th instant at
Norwich.
Thanks were then presented to Mr. Lawrence for his con-
duct in the chair, and the meeting separated.

LARGE APPLE.-Mr. Brooks, of the Queen's Arms Ho-
tel, favoured us yesterday with a sight of the largest apple
we ever beheld. It weighed nearly a pound, and measured
in circumference, across the stalk, upwards of twelve inches.
The tree on which it grew bore ten measures of apples, many
of which were nearly equal in size with the above specimen.
This arboricultural wonder came from a garden belonging to
Mr. Thomas Nicklinson, of Wilson, near Melbourne, Lei-
cesteishire.

RODNEY-STREET WARD.—We announced in our second
edition of Friday last, that Mr. Harvey had been pronounced
disqualified to retain his seat in the town-council, by the de-
cision of the Court of Queen's Bench. What the next step
in the matter will be we are not prepared to say at present.
The subject will probably be mooted in the town-council be-
fore another elec.tion takes place : but it behoves the conser-
vatives in Rodney-street ward to be on the alert to secure the
election of Mr. Lawrence, of which, on the present registry,
there can be very little doubt.

MR. COLLES'S MAGICAL WONDERS.—Our readers will
perceive that Mr. Cones has announced that his splendid and
unique collection of curiosities will close on Saturday next.
Those who have not visited his rooms have a treat in store
which they will not readily forget ; but they have no time to
lose. Thousands have expressed their high sense of grati-
fication in witnessing his truly wonderful exhibition, and no
one has come away disappointed.—See Advt.
LARGE VESSELE.—The combined tonnages of eleven
vessels which arrived yesterday in the Brunswick Dock
amount to 7199 tons (new measurement) being an average
of upwards of 653 tons each. The largest is the " Glen-
garry," Captain Harkness, a splendid new ship of 1055 tons
tons, from Quebec.
LIVERPOOL ANNUAL Extt IBITION.—The exhibition of the
Liverpool academy of the works of modern artists in Postoffice-
place, is well deserving of a visit from all who admire the pro-
ductions of native talent. The rooms are now brilliantly
lighted with gas from from 7 to 10 o'clock every evening, the
effect of which is beautiful, We understand that the pupils
in the deaf and dumb school will visit the exhibition this
evening. That they will be highly gratified may safely be
predicted. We probably may give a lengthened notice of
some of the chief attractions, of the exhibition in our next.

TROTTING MATCHES, AT AINTREE.-Truly we are beco-
ming an out and out sporting community. .In addition to
the already heavy bill of fare containing steeple chases,
coursing matches, &c., we have now to announce, without
any intention of trotting our readers, two trotting matches,
to be run over Aintree race course on the 27th and 28th of
this month. The one on the former day is for £3OO, and

that on the latter for £5OO, the distance ten miles. An ex-
traordinary degree of interest is excited amongst the cog-
noscenti as to the respective merits of the contending horse
flesh. The American horse and the American mare are al-
ready on the ground, and are said to be excellent trim. The
Glasgow mare is expected to compete, for the ten mile race
on the 29th. This is the first thing of the kind that has ta-
ken place at Aintree, and it is supposed that many thousands
will be attracted to the spot by the novelty, of the performance.
The mare is a decided favourite.—Chronicle. [We under-
stand that the Glasgow mare has arrived in excellent condi-
tion, and that fine sport may be anticipated on the occasions
referred to by our contemporary.]
List of passengers, by the Garrick, from New York, sailed
25th ult.:—Mr. Amos Palmer and lady, New York ; Mr.
Fischel and lady, New York ; Mr. R. N. Walsh, Philadel-
phia ; Mr. G. D. Post, New York ; Mr. W. Maxwell, Ant-
werp; Mr. Frederick Pigg, Liverpool; Mr. E. H. R. Ly-
man, Boston ; Mr. Harmer Stansfield, Leeds.
Passengers by the South America, Capt. Bailey, from New
York :--Capt. Hammersley and Capt. Tyson, Queen's
Dragoon Guards: Lieut. Jones and Dr. Little, Royal Horse
Artillery; Mr. J. Kenworthy, New South Wales; Mr. G.
Stacey and Mr. G. Armstrong, Sheffield ; Mr. Win. Phillips,
New York ; Mr. J. W. Taylor, Batley ; Mr. Edward Bar-
ber, Holmfirth, Yorkshire; Mrs. E. Johnson, Mrs. C. Mel-
ville, and two children, of New York ; Mrs. Wm. Phillips,
Dermandyte, Crote-hill, Ireland.

FIRE AT THE FOSTOFFICE.—About a quarter before five
o'clock on Friday morning, an alarm of fire was given by a
man named Miller, the keeper of the Postoffice at the New
Custom-house. Police-officers 463 and 50 immediately
passed the word, and then returned to the Postoffice ; but, as
the keys could not be obtained, they were obliged to force
their way into the apartment where the fire was burning. On
entering, they found the desks, and the papers both within
and without the desks, in a blaze, but not to such an extent
as to prevent the fire being extinguished with a few buckets
of water. The engines were promptly on the spot, but, for-
tunately, they were not needed. The fire originated from
the heat of a flue in the wall setting fire to the; plugs of wood
fastened therein to secure the wainscoating, and then to have
communicated with the loose papers on the desks. The
damage which has been
,sustained is very trifling. About
twenty newspapers only were burnt. Not a single letter was
destroyed. Had not the Postoffice authorities taken the
precaution of having a man to guard the premises at night,
the whole of the wing of the vast building in which the Post-
office is placed might have been in considerable injury.

BIRKENITEAD.—On Wednesday, at the Court Leet, held at
Birkenhead, Mr. Thomas Gilbertson, was appointed high
constable, in the room of Mr. Thomas Evans, resigned. The
court passed a high compliment to Mr. Evans for the manner
in which he had discharged the duties" of his office, and the
general satisfaction he had given, and earnestly solicited him
to continue his offiee, which he declined. Mr.' William
Green, brewer, and Mr. Thomas Davis,
,of. u Grange Fan,
were appointed Burleymen for the ensuing 'year. At five
o'clock the gentlemen wholorMed the mitt sat down to an
excellent dinner at Mr. Poole's Woodside Hotel.

FATAL ACCIDENTS.-011 Friday an •inquest was held on
the body of a boy,"eleven years old, named JohDeakin, who,
having mounted the rigging of the brig Ainicitia, in the
Queen's Dock, fell thence into the vessel's hold, fracturing
his skull, and causing almost immediate death. The poor
child's father, who is a custom-house officer, was on board
the vessel at the time of the fatal accident. Verdict. " Acci-
dental death."—Same day an inquisition was. held on the
body of Francis. Cavanagh, who, on Wednesday afternoon,
fell into the Brunswick Dook-.Basin, and, though soon taken
out of the water, was found quite dead, having, in his fall,
struck against something.. Verdict. " Accidental death."
THE MANCHESTER COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY.—
The members of this company, comprising many of the
leading and wealthy grocers and tea dealers, of Manchester,
celebrated their annual meeting, by partaking together of a
most splendid and excellent dinner, on '‘Wednesday last,
at the house of Mr. Ratcliffe, of the Fleece Tavern. The
dinner was most sumptuous, offering every delicacy afforded
by, the season, and served up in Mrs. Ratcliffe's best style,
which did her great credit. - The company sat down at five
o'clock, and, having done ample justice to the'repast, partook
of a rich dessert, and wines of the choicest quality, which
were circulated freely. The party did not separate till a late
hour. The president, Rd. WilSon, Esq., assisted by Geo.
Heywood, Esq., contributed much to thepleasure and con-
viviality of the evening, by their urbanityand condescending
manners. It was also enlivened by a 'Variety of excellent
toasts, songs, and speeches, the Liverpool Gentlemen, of
whom several were present connected withthe trade, paying
the most marked compliments to the grocers and tea dealers
of Manchester, who, as a body of tradesmen, have so long
been distingnished by their wealth, respectability, and high
character.—Correspondent of the Albion:

DEPARTURE OF THE LIVERPOOL, FOR NEW YORK.—The
Liverpool left this port, on Saturday last, for New York.
She quitted her moorings, at the Sloyne, at a quarter to
three o'clock, and proceeded down the river, occasionally
firing a gun, in gallant style. The interest excited to wit-
ness her departure was scarcely less than on her first voy-
age, the long line of sea wall opposite the George's and
Prince's Docks being crowded with spectators. Owing to
her receiving some parcels and other articles from small
boats in her way down the river, she was not put to speed
until opposite the Prince's pier. She was deep in the water,
but this would hourly mend. On reaching the Formby Chan-
nel, she met the strong flood tide, which made her subse-
quent .progress rather slow. Shortly after' fear she passed
the Floating-light, and went to sea through the Victoria
Channel. The Liverpool is, this voyage, in consequence of
the illness of Captain Fayrer, who is still suffering severely
from a rheumatic attack, commanded, by. Captain Engledue.
He stands high in the navy,, his name having appeared lately
in the Nautical Magazine, as one of two who have
brought the gunnery exercise to greater perfection than it
ever attained before. His name is -also honourably men-
tioned in the United Service Journal of.hrlyand August last.
He has seen considerable service in•plivate steam-vessels,
having commanded steamers between Falmouth, Oporto, Lis-
bon, and Gibraltar, .is a thorough seaman, and a gentleman
in manners and eonversation. The -Liverpool carried out
nearly fifty passengers, a fair number, considering the season
of the year, some ,fine.goods, and thousands of letters par-
cels, and newspapers. - She may be expected to reach New
York towards,thoelose of the first-week in December. We
We were pleased to see Mr. ,Shaw on board the Liverpool,
superintending as 'Marine Manager to the Transatlantic
Steam Navigation. Company, he having been requested,
by the directors, to :resume his original position in the
management of their steamers. The following are -the
names of most.of the passengers on board the Liverpool :
Mrs. Marshall, Mrs, Scott, -Mr. R.. Falk,r.Mr. R. Watson,
Mr. Marshall, Mr. W.,Milligan, Mr. .Vi' Simpson, Mr. J.
Mitchell, Mr. Oxley, Mr. Shore, Mr, W. Hoppe,. Mr. J.
Michel, Mr. Beckman, Mr. Parsons, Mrs. PaPsons, Mr. E.
A. Duyckeneck, Mr. G. P. Putnam, Mr. J. H. Brown, Mr.
Henry, Mr. Stephens; Mr. Osborn, Mr. H. Cohan,.Mr. J.
M. Arroye, Mr. S. Cassen, Mr. J.:H.-De Burgh, Dr. -Gom-
pin, Mr. De Salignyand servants,Mr.-Scott, Mr. Appleton,
Mrs. Appleton, Lieut. Tapillon, -..Mr:-..,!Saunders, Mr. S.
Christie, Mr. —, Mr. J. W. Kautzon,: Mr. A. Smith,- Mr.
Dueluzean, Mr. George Kuffe, Mr. Stitson, Mr. S.
B. Goddurd. The weather has beea ,Moderate, and for the
most part fine for the season, since .the- Liverpool sailed, so
that by this time she will doubtless have obtained a good
offing.

MR. TELFORD AND ST. CHAD'S CHURCH, 'SHREWS-
BURY.—During the first year of Telford's residence in
Shrewsbury, an architectural accident occurred, which de-
serves to be generally known. In 1788, one of the four pil-
lars which support the tower of the church of St. Chad, was
observed to crack in various places. 'This event occasioned
general uneasiness, and Mr. Telford was sent by his patron
to inspect the state of the fabric. In his report to the ves-
try, when assembled in the church, he stated that the pillar
of the tower had actually sunk so as to endanger the whole
fabric, in consequence of graves having been dug in the loose
soil close to its shallow foundations ; that the church would
speedily fall, unless thoroughly repaired ; and that, with this
view, the bells should be instantly removed, the tower taken
down, and the shattered pillar restored and secured when
relieved from the vast superincumbent weight. The vestry,
however, having not yet discovered the skill and the honesty_
of the reporter, suspected that the Scottish architect had
some interested views of his own, and raised their voices
against so extensive a plan. Mr. Telford immediately quit-
ted the meeting, with the warning, " That if they wished to
discuss any thing besides the alarming state of the church,
they had better adjourn to some other place, where there
was no danger of its falling on their heads." The vestry
then proceeded to direct a mason to cut away the injured
part of the pillar, in order to underbuild it ; and on the se-
cond evening after commencing this infatuated attempt, the
sexton was alarmed at the fall of lime-dast and mortar, when
he attempted to raise the great bell for a knell on the decease
of a parishioner. He left the church immediately, and the
next morning (9th July, 1788), while the workmen were wait-
ing for the church key, the clock struck four, and the vibra-
tions produced by the motion of the chime barrel brought
down the tower, which overwhelmed the nave of the church,
demolishing all the pillars on the north side of it, and shat-
tering the rest. It was now perceived that the walls and pil-
lars of the church, as is seen in many such ancient structures,
consisted of a mere outside coating of freestone, the interior
being filled with a mass of rubbish, which crumbled into
dust. Among this, and in the very heart of the pillars, were
found stones rudely carved, which were evidently of Saxon
sculpture, and had been ruins of the ancient church, thus ap-
plied in building the second church, in the reign of Richard
Second.—Telford's Life and WarkB, in Edinburgh Review.