The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-06-20 00:00:00

at the Savings' Bank, yesterday, the Venerable Arch-
deacon Brooks in the chair, when a communication from
the Mayor of Liverpool to the Rev. J. North was read by
the chairman, announcing the decision of the mayor and
magistrates of Liverpool, that the usual Precession of
Church of England Schools on the anniversary could not
be permitted to take place.
The meeting was adjourned for an hour, to receive the
report of the Venerable Archdeacon Brooks and the Rev.
J. North, who left the meeting for the purpose of seeking
an interview with the mayor.

On their return, it was resolved that, in accordance
with the wishes of the municipal authorities, the schools
be assembled, as usual, at the Blue Coat Hospital.

THE MAGISTRATES OF LIVERPOOL, AND
THE SCHOOL PROCESSION.

IT is fortunate for the reputation of Liverpool that the
inhabitants have no voice in the selection of magistrates,
for the decision to which the latter body has come on the
interesting question of the annual procession of the School
children can hardly find an apologist in any reasonable
assembly. It was found that processions and exhibitions
of party colours had a tendency to create a breach of the
peace, and for this reason the magistrates forbade them
taking place in the crowded streets of Liverpool. So far
so good—but going farther constitutes the absurdity.
Because the Romanists and the Orangemen were forbid
to flaunt their colours in each other's faces, the Teetotallers
were not allowed to make a display ; and, now, in order
to be consistent, the children of the National Schools are
to be deprived of their annual show. It is useless to
argue the question ; the conduct of the magistrates is so
utterly indefensible, that we only mention the fact, and
leave them to the verdict of their fellow-townsmen.
We search in vain for the shadow of a reason for this
extraordinary decision, by which nineteen thousand chil-
dren, and three times nineteen thousand parents and
friends are deprived of an annual treat to which the majo-
rity look forward with the greatest interest. In the
Great Metropolis, nearly a hundred thousand children
walk in procession, with flags and banners, through streets
longer and more crowded than those of Liverpool are or
perhaps ever may be; so that any idea of the procession
proving an obstruction is utterly futile, and the circum-
stance will long be remembered as a reproach to the town.

THE CHIMES OF ST. PETER'S CHURCH.

TILE restoration of the chimes of St. Peter's Church has
at length been effected, and this day the inhabitants will
have an opportunity of once more hearing them, after an
interval of about twenty-two years. On this day (Tuesday)
the children of the Church Schools celebrate their anni-
versary, and attend Divine service at St. Peter's Church.
It has been arranged that, previous to the service, the
sacred tunes belonging to the set should be played, and
that after church the whole of the tunes should be gone
through, so as to give the people of Liverpool an oppor-
tunity of judging of the skill which has been displayed by
Mr. COOPER, to whom the work was entrusted.' We
understand that those who have heard them are highly
delighted, not only with the fine tone of the bells, but
also the correctness with which the tunes have been set.
Great credit is due to the committee for the perseverance
which they have displayed in carrying into effect so valu-
able an improvement; and as the outlay which has been
incurred is not yet covered by the subscription, it is to be
hoped that those who have not yet contributed anything
towards the good work will lose no time in enrolling their
names in the list of benefactors.

GRAND CRICKET MATCH AT ST. HELENS.

AN interesting cricket match, between eleven of All England
and twenty-two of the members of the St. Helens Club, with
Buttress and Armitage as howlers, was commenced yester-
day, on the ground of the latter, in a spacious field about half
a mile from the town of St. Helens. The ground had been
inclosed all round for the occasion with white sheeting. Se-
veral large tents had also been erected on the ground,. for the
accommodation of the spectators, who were present in large
numbers throughout the day, and included several of the
leading families of the neighbourhood. All England having
won the toss, went in first, and remained in during the whole
of the day, their first innings not having concluded until a
quarter past six o'clock in the evening. The batting of seve•
ral of the All England members was much and deservedly
admired, and at intervals, throughout the day, elicited the
enthusiastic applause of the spectators. To the performances
of George Parr, (the Nottingham Pet, as he is called,) the
veteran -Mynn, Caffyn, and G. Morton, these observations
more particularly apply. George Parr held the bat for up-
wards of two hours, and, as will be seen by the annexed
score, Morton carried his bat out after a score of 21. Mynn
on two occasions sent the ball beyond the limits of the
ground, and obtained four runs in each case. The match will
be resumed this morning, when the St. Helens will go in, and
continued to-morrow. he following is the score up to last
evening :
ENGLAND. FIRST INNINGS.
S. Parr
Caesar
B. Willsher
Anderson
Caffyn
G. Parr
R. C. Tinley
G. Morton
A. Mynn, Esq.
Bick ley
W. llarke
b 6, 1-b 1, w 3, n-b .. 10

Total l3l

THE SESSION-HOUSE courts are undergoing a process of
cleaning and colouring. Mr. Mansfield sits in the Nisi
Prins Court, while the ablutions go on in the Crown Court.
CHOLERA.—A fatal case of cholera was reported last
week in Liverpool. The victim was a man named Leach,
who resided in Annerdale-street. He died on Monday, at
his residence, before he could be removed to the work-
house hospital.
LAUNCH AT GARSTON.—On Tuesday a fishing-boat, of
65 tons, was launched by Mr. Mason, at Garston. This
vessel was built for Mr. Robert Isaac-, of St. John's Market,
and will be commanded by 31r. W. Jones, an experienced
fisherman. The event was afterwards celebrated by a
dinner at Huxley's Royal Hotel..
FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—An inquest will be held
to-day before the borough coroner, on the body of John
Nixon, a' railway labourer. Deceased was employed on
the 7th inst. with other men excavating on the new line
from Burscough station to Wigan, when, owing to a sand-
crack, a quantity of clay, &e. from the embankment fell
upon him, severely injuring his foot. He was conveyed
to the Northern hospital, where he died on Saturday of
tetanus, or lock-jaw.
LIVERPOOL AND AUSTRALIAN NAVIGATION COMPANY.
—A meeting of the Liverpool and Australian Navigation
Company was held yesterday. The meeting was confined
in its proceedings to the formal and routine business pre-
scribed by the Royal Charter granted for its incorporation.
The first business brought forward, was the appointment
of a board of direction ; and the following gentlemen were
appointed directors, viz. ::—Benjamin H. Jones, Esq.,
Samuel Bright, Esq., R. L. Jones, Esq., Samuel Martin,
Esq., Robt. Bright, Esq., and R. N. Philips, Esq. The
steps necessary for completing the purchase of the steam-
ship Great Britain were adopted, and the purchase was
completed. Contracts were also completed for the con-
struction of a new ship to be ready early next year, also
confirmed ; and Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. were ap-
pointed agents for the company.
AT TILE BANKRUPTCY COURT, YESTERDAY, before Mr.
Commissioner Stevenson, Joseph Moss, late a tobacconist,
of this town, came up for his certificate. He was unop-
posed, and a first-class certificate was granted.—Robert
Roberts, tailor, of Old Postoffice-place, also applied for his
certificate. He was supported by Mr. Aspinall, barrister,
and Mr. Evans, solicitor, appeared for the assignees. The
commissioner granted a certificate of the second class, but
thought that there were circumstances in the case requir-
ing a suspension for four months, protection granted in
the meantime.
SINGULAR DEATH OF A CIIILD.—Mr. Curry, the coro-
ner, will hold an inquest to-day on the body of an infant
who died under somewhat mysterious circumstances on
Saturday. The deceased, Ellen Mc.Lean, who was only
three weeks old, was the daughter of parents residing at
No. 5, East-street, off St. Paul's Square. On Saturday,
the mother was removing, and gave the deceased to Mrs.
Fegan, a widow woman, residing in Wigan-street, sending
her at same time down to the docks to engage a cart.
She returned in about half-an-hour, when she observed a
black mark on the forehead of the child. One of the
neighbours observed " why the child is dying." The
mother sent for Dr. Osborne, who sent word that the
child must be taken to him, but before that could be
effected it died. The child was quite well when sent out,
and Mrs. Fegan denies that it either fell or received any
blow.
THE ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVING THE DWELLINGS
OF THE INDUSTRIOUS CLASSES.—The promoters of the
branch association in this town have already received
share subscriptions to the amount of £20,000, but they do
not intend to commence actual operations until they have
received £30,000. We learn that branch associations have
been formed at Brighton, Dudley, Newcastle-on-Tyne,
Ramsgate, Southampton, and Torquay, with an aggregate
capital of £26,635 ; while applications to be affiliated are
expected from Bristol, Coventry, Derby, Exeter, Glou-
cester, Plymouth, Wolverhampton, Worcester, and other
towns.

GREAT CRICKET MATCH.—On Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday last week, twenty players of Liverpool, with
two professional bowlers given, tried their skill on the
Olympus ground, Princes-park, against the famous " All
England Eleven." Last year they won, but this year they
are less fortunate, the excellent bowling of the veteran,
W. Clarke, and Mickley, backed by the unapproachable
fielding of the rest of the " Eleven," proved too much for
their efforts. The scores were : All England, Ist innings,
75 ; second ditto, 100: total, 175. Liverpool, Ist innings,
63 ; second ditto, 57 : total, 120. Majority for All
England 55. Marquees and seats were erected, Gribbin's
band stationed on the ground, and every arrangement
made for the accommodation of the spectators, who, how-
ever, were not numerous enough to clear the expenses in-
curred by the match committee.
AMERICAN TRADE WITH LIVERPOOL.—Of late we have
heard sa much of the great and gratifying increase of our
trade with Australia, that our older, if not also our more
important trade with America has been to some extent
allowed to escape public notice. That it has not fallen off
it is pleasing to learn ; and that it is still one deserving of
the highest consideration of all, concerned in the welfare
of Liverpool will be evident from the fact that during the
last week no fewer than sixty-six vessels, with large and
valuable cargoes, arrived here from the different ports of
the United States, in addition to those which have entered
from South America and the British North American
possessions, and without taking into account the great
passenger traffic carried on by the magnificent steamers
plying between the Ner§ey au the different transatlantic
patio