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DISTRICT NEWS

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

ORMSKIRK. HOUSE OF LORDS.—TUESDAY
The royal assent was given by
A SCENE AT TILT- BONRO OF GUARDIANS.---Tile guar- Mutiny and several other Bills.
dians elected for the Ormskirk union held their first THE MAYNOOTH GRANT.
meeting in the Town-hall, on Thursday. Present, J. The Marquis of CLANRICARDE drew the attention o
Rosson and J. Culsharr, Esqrs., ex officio. Messrs. the house to the Maynooth Grant, and having compare(
Welsby. Baker, J. Holcroft, Hunt, Segar, Sutton, Fowler, the statement made on a former occasion by Lord Derb3
Howard, Stoner, J. Forshaw, W. Leyland, J. Edge. R. with that made a day or two ago by the Solicitor-General
Mawdsley, Peet, Carr, Smythies, T. Mawdsley, R. For- wished to know what were the intentions of the Govern-
shaw, and G. Balshaw. Mr. Wright, the clerk, took the ment with respect to the maintenance of the grant.—The
chair. On the motion of Mr. Culshaw, seconded by Mr. Earl of DERBY, after some explanations as to the a
Baker, Mr. Welsby, was appointed chairman
thc.

on to the

Lne menus mane oy nimsen arm cue ooliettor-General, said
ensuing year. It was moved by Mr. Rosson, and seconded that the Government had no present intention of altering
by Mr. J. llolcroft, that Mr. Smythies be appointed the existing law, and that ample notice would be given
vice-chairman for the ensuing year. An amendment was +t„-.

„,,„ tilt: LT Over nment to
moved by Mr. J. Forshaw, and seconded by Mr. Baker, take another course.—Earl GREY expressed his dissatis-
that Mr. Stoner continue to be the vice-chairman. The faction with the want of explicitness on the part of tho
amendment was carried by 10 against 9. Mr. Welsbv nqpl nnllntl 'lnn fn _

ueing otnigea to leave tne nail, Mr. stoner took the chair. still entertained the same opinions on the matter which
Having thanked the guardians for electing him, he pro- he had expressed in 1845.—The Earl of DERBY said that
ceeded to express, amidst some confusion, his opinion of was a question which the noble earl had no right to ask,
the motives which had actuated some of those gentlemen and which ho declined to answer; but be would say
who opposed him ; and concluded by asking the clerk why he had hP,n+h. 1 ; #

not sent

uemocto es., accorcing to rile om
The clerk acknowledged that 1

policy he then supported.—After a spirited discussh.._.
which the Earls of MINTo and HARROWBY. Lord LANS-

of the commissioners.
was to blame. Mr. Stop,. that he insisted on his DOWNE, and the Bishop of CASHEL took part, the sub-
reporting himself to the poor-law board. A scene had ject dropped.
for some time been getting up, the dictatorial style of Mr.
Stoner being objected to by the respectable memb..trs of
the board ; and Mr. Rosson now rose, and made some
remarks with reference to a charge of abstracting docu- THE ST. ALB kN'S DISFRANCHISEMENT BILL
ments from the office of the local board of health, evidently was read a second time, on the motion of Lord DERBY,
intended for the presiding chairman.--Mr. Stoner (point- who entered at considerable length into the details of the
ing to Mr. Rosson) said, " Sir, remember lam chairman corrupt practices which had prevailed at the elections for
of this board, and you shall not insult me. Unless that borough.—Lord RRDESDALE then moved that leave
you behave as you ought to do, I will make you; and, if be given for the hearing of counsel at the bar against the
the necessity exists, I will send for a policeman, and out bill.—After some discussion the motion was carried on a
of this room you shall go; I will have order."—Mr. division, the numbers being—Contents, 41 ; non-contents,
Rosson took up his hat and said, " Gentlemen, I will not 15. Majority. 2G.—Their lordships then adjourned.
sit here as long as that man is chairman."—The Chairman FRIDAY, APRIL 23.
replied, " Good bye, sir. Good riddance of bad rubbish." Lord BROUGHTON moved for certain papers connected
Mr. Rosson left the room.—Mr. Stoner entered into a with Loth
case
of Jotee Persaud.—After some observations
long explanation of the charge made by Mr. Rosson ; and from Lord ELLENBOROUGH and the Earl of DERBY, the
the accounts having been passed, the board separated. motion was agreed to.
Some other business was then despatched, and their
lordships adjourned.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22.
After the presentation of several petitions against the
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WARRINGTON.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO A CLERGYMAN.—A purse of
100 sovereigns has been presented to the Rev. A. A. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—TunsnAr.
Bridgman, one of the curates of the Parish Church, by THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
the congregation, on the occasion of his leaving them for In reply to Lord J. RUSSELL, the CHANCELLOR of the
Padgate. EXCHEQUER stated that some day next week he would
state the day when he would make his financial statement.
ST. JAMES'S CHURCH.—Two sermons in aid of the
funds of the Infant School were preached in St. James's THE MAYNOOTH GRANT.
Mr. SPOONER postponed his motion on this subject to
Church, Latchford, on Sunday week, by the Rev. J.
Baylee, D.D., principal of Sr. Aidan's College, Birken-
the 4th of May.
head. The amount collected exceeded £2B. REGULATION OF VESTRIES.
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SOCIETY.—The rxhe membersvr.—Theof this oratorio osfocJieutdya,saMs aacccahbeeaups Sir DE LACY EVANS obtained leave to bring a bill
in
to amend the act for the regulation of vestries, with
wa
concert, on Tuesday evening last, in the Music-hall, Miss reference to joint parishes.
E. N. Sudlow, of Liverpool, being the principal female iestv
MR. BENNETT AND THE VICARAGE OF PRONE.
-
vocalist. The concert, on the whole, was successful Mr. HORSMAN moved an address to her Ma
, and ing that inquiry might be made, whether due'resPe pray
respect was
gave general satisfaction.
paid to the decrees of the constitutions and canons eccle-
PUBLIC HOLIDAY.—The Ist of May falling this year on siastical of the Church of England, in the recent institu-
Saturday, a requisition has been presented to the Mayor, tion of Mr. Bennett to the vicarage of Frome.—The
requesting him to recommend that Monday, the 3rd of CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER hoped Mr. Horsman
May, should be kept a public holiday, and he has acceded would not press his motion to a division. However im-
to the request. The Rector has also announced that the portant the subject might be, the house was not the pro-
grounds of St. Elphin's School will be open for a public per tribunal before which it should be introduced. He
promenade, as they were last year. The May.pole will be concluded by moving the previous question.—Sir H.
raised, and various games and sports entered into. VERNEY, Mr. HUME. and Mr. ENART supported the
motion, and Sir R. H. INGLIS the amendment.—Mr.
BOARD OF GumunANs.—The weekly meeting took place
on Tuesday, at the workhouse. 19 guardians were present. HUME argued that, as the country paid for the mainte-
nance of the Established Church, it had a right to see
Out-relief to Persons and Cost during past Week.—
District No. 1, 1072, £49 Ils. 6d. ; District No. 2, 250, that its ministers fulfilled those duties for which they
£l2 2s. ; District No. 3, 406, £22 I2s ;—total," 1728 per- were paid.—Lord JOHN RUSSELL recommended the
sons; cost, £B4 ss. 6d. Number of inmates in the work-
institution of a friendly inquiry into the facts of the case,
house 128, and number of vagrants lodged and relieved
before the House of Commons came to a vote on the sub-
-192. Compared with the corresponding period of last ject.—Mr. DRUMMOND, Mr. SPOONER, and others hay-
year, these returns show a decrease of 104 in the number ing supported the motion, Mr. GLADSTONE said he dig-
relieved, a decrease of £4 13s. 2d. in the cost of relief, a puted many of Mr. Horsman'a allegations.—Mr. WAL-
decrease of 6in the number of inmates in the workhouse, POLE said, if the hon. gentleman would withdraw his
motion, the subject should be investigated by the Govern-
and of 141 in the number of vagrants. Balance in trea-
surer's hands, £BO Ils. sd. ment.—Mr. HORSMAN having replied, the house divided.
Mr. John Hodgson was re-elected chairman of the board For the motion, 80 ; against it, 100 ; majority against, 20.
for the ensuing year, and Mr. Webster vice-chairman. It HUNGARIAN REFUGEES.
was resolved, by a majority of ten to eight, that the day Lord D. STUART m3ved for copies of communications
of meeting should always be on Wednesday the whole between this Government, Turkey, and other foreign
year round. ver Gonments, respecting the refugees detained et Kiut-
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yell. The motion was granted, and the house adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21.
• IRISH FISHERIES BILL.
Mr. CONOLLY, in moving the second reading of this bill,
explained its leading objects, which consolidated the exist-
ing laws, and introduced provisions adapted to secure the
interests of proprietors without injury to the public.—
Lord NAAS recommended the withdrawal of the bill at
present, and stated that Government would hereafter
endeavour to grapple with the question.—After some dis-
cussion, Mr. CONOLLY withdrew his motion.

ST. HELENS.

Sr. HELENS OLD Cnuttcx.—An order in council is
daily expected by the church authorities of St. Helens Old
Church, making it a separate and distinct parish for all
ecclesiastical purposes.

THE NEW CHURCHWARDENS.—For St. Thomas's,
Ashton-le-Willows : Mr. John Boardman, of Haydock.—
Mr. W. Richardson, of Ashton ; Mr. Hardy, of Ashton ;
and Mr. J. Aspinall, of Haydock,.—For St. Helens Parish
Church : Mr. Samuel Robinson and Mr. Richard Penketh.
—For Eccleston (St. Thomas's) Church : Mr. Edward
Penketh and Mr. William Hall.—For Christ Church,
Eccleston : W. PilkiNton, Esq., and Mr. John Per.keth.
—For Rainhill Church : William Owen, Esq., solicitor,
and Mr J. W. Robinson.—For Sutton Parish Church :
Charles Williams, Esq., and Mr. W. Henshall.—For Parr
Church : Mr. James B. Hill, and Mr. Aspinall, of Hay-
dock,—For Farnworth Church : The same re-elected.—
For Prescot Parish Church : John Hammill, Esq., of
Denton Green ; William Brocklehurst, Esq., of Prescot ;
Richard Baxter, Esq., of Sutton ; John Penketh, Esq., of
Eccleston.