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JPII FERTREE BOARD OF HEALTH.

Tim monthly meeting of the Board was .held last
evening, at the Public-office, Wavertree, the Rev. W.
Badnall presiding. The Chairman was re-elected for the
year ensuing, together with the following members of the
Board:—Messrs. Thomas Chaffers, Henry Davis, William
Richton, and Hilton:Halhead.

The next business was the appointment of committees,
when the following were appointed :
FINANCE COMMITTER.—Mr. Murray, Mr. Bowers, and
Mr. Gore were unanimously appointed, on the motion of
Mr. Chaffers, seconded by Mr. Halhead.
.PUBLIC WORKEL—The Chairman observedthat although
nine gentlemen had been previously elected, he thowilit
six practical men would be sufficient. The following gen-
tlemen were then appointed :—Messrs. Rishton, Chaffers
Murray, Gore, Anderton, and Bowers.
COMMITTEE ON NUISANCES.—The Chairman called the
attention of the board to an important subject. During
last autumn the Board of Health had sent a great number
of orders to prevent nuisances and enforce the provisions
of the act which had been passed with reference to
low lodgings and other places where nuisances existed. It
was necessary, therefore, in anticipation of a visitation of
cholera, that a committee should be appointed to abate the
nuisances which exist at present, or might exist in future.
Some conversation then took place relative to various
swampy places, and the general want of drainage which
existed. It was ultimately agreed, on the motion of
Mr. Chaffers, moved by Mr. Rishton, that the whole
board constitute a Sanatory Committee.
EXTENSION of DRAINAGE.-- The report of Mr. J.
Newlands was then read, recommending an extension of
the sewerage through Mill-lane to Olive-mount. Mr.
Newlands also suggested that the contracts be entered
into for the completion of the sewers, but not for their
subsequent maintenance.—Mr. Rishton moved that the
plan of Mr. Newlands, as laid before the committee, be ‘,
acted upon, exclusive of the sewerage of Mill-lane. Car-
ried unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN called attention to a paper he had re-
ceived relative to a very great nuisance. Every person
was entitled to a circulation of pure air, which was im-
possible in the locality to which he called attention. He
then read a paper which had been sent to him, signed by
Mr. George Stubbs, and other parties, relative to the
dreadful stench arising from Mr. James Ashcroft's pre-
mises. Mr. Stubbs stated that, if necessary, medical
certificates could be procured to verify the facts. At the
suggestion of the Chairman, Mr. Young was sent for, who
said he had examined the premises, and they had been
emptying several tubs of garbage and blood. He also
saw a cesspool and three dead pigs near the public road.
In answer to the Chairman, Mr. Young said Mr. Ashcroft
got the garbage and blood from Liverpool, and mixed it
with manure. The stench was intolerable, to those persons
who had to pass near these premises, on their way to
church. A gentleman stated that Mr. Ashcroft had a
number of what the neighbours called "broth tuba,"
containing pig-food, which he brought from Liverpool, the
stench from which was very bad. The pigs were also kept
in a filthy state. 'On the motion of Mr. Chaffers, seconded
by Mr. Rishton, it was resolved that Mr. Young be desired
to take the necessary steps to abate the nuisances com-
plained of.
On the motion of Mr. Halhead, seconded by Mr. Gore,
the wages of David Bunny, Thomas Woods, and Owen
Carroll, workmen on the highways, were raised from 2s.
to 2s. 6d. per day.
This closed the business of the meeting.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, GREAT CROSBY.

A MErriNG of the owners and occupiers of pews in the
church at Great Crosby, was held last night, in the
school-room, for the purpose of taking into consideration
the appointment, by the patron, of an incumbent in the
room of the late Rev. Richard Walker. The meeting was
numerously attended by a highly-respectable assemblage
of ladies and gentlemen, among the latter of whom we
observed Mr. John Myers, of Crosby-house, Mr. Gerrard,
Mr. Harbridge, Mr. T. C. Thinlevie, Mr. Calls, Mr.
Leatherbarrow, Mr. Molyneux, Messrs. Richmond, Mr.
May, Mr. Hodson, Messrs. Bradshaw, Mr. Abraham,
Mr. Foster, Mr. Davis, Dr. Barnes, Mr. C. Welsby, Mr.
King, Mr. Hartley, Mr. Bellshaw, Mr. Halewood, Sr.c., &e.
Mr. Mraas was called to preside, on the motion of Mr.
_ _

Mr. MYERS, on taking the chair, said the object of the
meeting was one of the very greatest importance to the
inhabitants of Crosby generally, and to the fathers and
heads of families in particular. He need not do more on
the present occasion than merely allude to thehope, which
had been very generally indulged in the village and neigh-
bourhood, that some time would have been allowed to
elapse ere the place of their late lamented pastor had been
filled up ; and they had even thought it would not have
been more than the circumstances warranted, had their
wishes been consulted. In those suppositions, however,
they had been disappointed, and he (the chairman) for one
had been taken by surprise, when informed by the Rev.
Mr. Clarke that he had been appointed by the Rector to
the incumbency. This intimation was so far from satis-
factory, that several gentlemen, among whom he himself
was one, waited on the Rector to ascertain the truth or
otherwise of the statement. At an interview • with the
reverend gentleman, he was informed that the statement
was quite true, the Rev. Mr. Rothwell telling them that he
had given his word positively to Mr. Clarke, and could not
retract it. He (the chairman) and the gentlemen who were
with hiin then intimated most respectfully, yet firmly, that
the appointment of Mr. Clarke to the incumbency would
not be one of an acceptable nature to the inhabitants of
Crosby, who could not feel satisfied to receive him as their
spiritual superintendent. Under these circumstances, it
appeared to him (the chairman) that, without offering
anything like a factious opposition, every legal means
ought to be used to get the appointment set aside, if that
could he done. It appeared that the rector had been in-
duced, at some time, to make a promise which he did not
think it likely he should be called upon to fulfil. Still,
the Church of England is not in such a condition as to
afford going backward,—as persevering in such an appoint-
ment would be doing here. We do not (said the chairman)
wish any harm to or entertain any ill-feeling towards Mr.
Clarke, but we cannot have him here. Fixed in this belief,
himself, and one or two other gentlemen whom he had
consulted, bad prepared a memorial, addressed to the Rev.
Mr. Rothwell, respectfully remonstrating against the ap-
pointment. The memorial, after admitting the undoubted
right of the rector to make the appointment, pointed out
several reasons why the appointment, if persisted in, wculd
be most repugnant to the feelings of the memorialists.
In conclusion, he moved the adoption of the memorial.
Mr. CALLIS seconded the motion, and in doing so took
occasion to remark, that, although comparativelya stranger
in the district, he was deeply sensible of the great obliga-
tions the inhabitants of Crosby were under to Mr. Myers,
for the great exertions and liberal aid he had afforded in
getting the neighbourhood supplied with so handsome and
noble a temple dedicated to the worship of God. In the
name of the ladies and gentlemen assembled, he might,
he felt assured, without presumption, promise the most
unsparing assistance, and that, in rendering that aid,
assuring him that they would acquit themselves like men
and Christians.
The question having been put from the chair, the
memorial was unanimously adopted. •
The chairman and the churchwardens were then ap-
pointed to see that all had opportunities of signing it.
Mr. DUNLEVIE, in a few complimentary remarks, pro-
posed a vote of thanks to the chairman, which was carried
by acclamation.
The CHAIRMAN returned thanks, and concluded by
paying a warm tribute of respectful regard to the memory
of the late pastor, the Rev. Richard Walker, and also
expressed a wish that the good feeling and condolence of the
meeting might be expressed towards his bereaved widow
and amiable daughter.
This proposal was cordially concurred in, after which
the meeting broke up.
Numerous signatures were appended to the memorial
before the meeting separated.

ExEcuTloN.—The man named Holman, convicted at
the Cornwall Assizes of the murder of his wife, was hanged
on Monday last week, at Bodmin.

TIIE HIPPOPOTAMUS, which excited so much attention
at the Jardin des Planets, was taken ill a few days ago,
and though every possible attention was paid him, he
died on Wednesday. The Parisians will greatly regret his
loss, as he was the most popular "lion" of the day.—
Paris Paper.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT.—The Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer has placed on the " votes" a notice that he will,
to-day, lay the balance-sheet upon the table of the House
of Commons, and make a statement respecting the revenue
for the year now closed, the condition of the public ba-
lances, and the condition of the unfunded debt.

THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT, who has recently succeeded
to the title and estates, has announced his intention of
disposing by auction of the ecclesiastical benefices in his
gift. The benefices offered for sale are the vicarage of
Monmouth, the vicarage of St. Thomas's, Monmouth, the
vicarage of Mayn, the vicarage of Redchurch, the rectory
of Lansoy, the rectory of Gwernesney, the vicarage of
Monkswood, the incumbency of Lanischen, the incumbency
of Trelleckgrange, the incumbency of Chapel-hill, and the
incumbency of St. Awan's.

GRAND BALL.—The says ;—" We have reason to
believe that her Majesty has signified her intention to be
present at a grand tml costume at the new French em-
bassy on the 12th of May. The greatest interest and
excitement • will prevail in political circles when this is
generally known, it being the first occasion upon which
the Sovereign has ever honoured any ambassador with
her presence."
THE LATE MARQUIS OF LONDONDERRY'S WILL, con-
sists of a few lines, giving all his estates, real and personal,,
to his Marchioness, absolutely, appointing her sole execu-
trix. The will bears an miattesfed endorsement in his own
handwriting, recapitulating its contents in terms of the
most affectionate endearment. The personal estate in the
province of • Canterbury has been sworn under £45,000,
which, when added to that within the province 'of York,
which is under £250,000, and in Ireland under £40,000,
makes an aggregate of personal property amounting to
335,000, exclusive of all the vast settled estates and col-
' lieries of the Vane mid Londonderry families in England
and Ireland, in the former of which he is succeeded by
Lady Londonderry, and in the latter by the present •
Marquis. •
• EFFECTS OF WAR UPON TRADE.—MeSSFS. Littledide &
CO., in their monthly circular, say :--"Though there need
be no apprehension as to the final issue, the disarrange-
ment of. trade, a check to exports, and to some extent the
creation of mistrust, will be the immediate effect, but we
confess we were not prepared for the state of panic which
appeared in the Money market and on the Stock Exchange,
on the actual announcement of hostilities. For the first
six weeks or two months, from the very uncertainty and
novelty to the present generation of a state of war, we may
probably see money continue dear; and our produce
markets depress from an unreasonable anxiety of holders
to be freehanded at any cost, but after that time, even
should no decisive action take place in favour of our arms,
we feel confident that trade will more or less revive. Our
stocks of produce are moderate, indeed small in many
articles, and the reluctance shoWn by merchants to import,
the difficulty of obtaining'shipping, and the high rates of
freight all over the globe, must tend to support prices here,
whilst our consumption; even allowing
check in trade, will continue good. for a moderate
We would recommend
'due caution and lower limits for imin)olor
the sacrific of produce in a ocfe r t
undefinedn4- nsacrifice.apprehension,' moment of

NOTES, NOTICES, _AND GPILVIONS.

BY JOHANNES BUSTICUS

YV.V.—CIIURCH ACCOMMODATION FOR THE Poor.
2.) Foremost among the spiritual wants of this large
and rapidly extending town is—a Bishop of Liverpool.
It is no reflection on the character or ability of our pre-
sent excellent and zealous Diocesan to make this assertion,
for the extent and populousness of the diocese of Chester
is such as to demand that a division of its labours should
take place, and Liverpool, with its subarbs and adjacent
villages, are quite sufficient of themselves to engage the
unceasing exertions of a bishop. A suitable church for a
cathedral we are already possessed of ; nor need we tray. 1
beyond that church to find a suitable occupant for the
episcopal throne. The whole matter could be arranged
without exciting the slightest envy, jealousy, or strife, of
any description. But whether this can be effected or no,
the necessity far more churches and more clergymen is
imperative. The official report of Horace Mann shows
that there are 09,541 persons in Liverpool, capable of at-
tending public worship, for whom no accommodation has
been provided by any religious body. Will the church-
men of Liverpool permit the same deplorable state of
things to be recorded in the next census returns? Street
after street, and court after court, is rapidly built up at
the north end, end tenanted as rapidly, but scarcely a
religious edifice of any description is to be seen erected or
in course of erection, though every street contains a
mp'epopu-
lation exceeding that of hundreds of country parishes.
widening i Certainen in
"town
and formingn ts
n improvements," iiew thoroughfares,
"consistlchie
havflyoef
lately be streets
en much discussed, and, by some, have been
strongly advocated on sanitary grounds. There seemed
to be no doubt as to the possibility of raising the tens of
thousands of pounds which it was estimated such im-
provements would cost. Well, now the north end pre-
sents an opportnnit, of effecting:, at a very moderate cost,
" improvement" far more necessary, more important,
and more immediately pressing, than any new thorough-
fare can possiiily be; and more conducive to the sanitary,
because promoting the moral, reform of the people. Let
our " merchant princes" look to this ; and before the whole
area is covered with warehouses, and manufactories, and
stores, and 'dwelling-houses—not forgetting the " vaults"
at three out of every four corners--set apart, here and
there, a space for a church, for a school-house, for a read-
ing-room. Some may say the people do not want churches,
and will not go to them, nor send their children to the
schools. Perhaps not : but at all everts our duty to offer
them the privilege remains the same. Now the responsi-
bility is ours—then it would be theirs—and should we
be roused from our beds some morning to find our streets
in possession of a mob, our shipping destroyed, and our
warehouses in flames, we shall not be doomed a prey to
the dismal reflection that so horrible a calamity might
have 'been averted by the timely labours of the school-
master, and the effective ministrations of the clergy.
XXV.—TIL
E
PRESTON
STRIKE.—It appears that on the
morning of the 30th March, 1851, (census Sunday,) there
were present at church but 2,479 persons out of 69,542,
the population of the town of Preston. If this be a fact,
the strike, with all its calamitous consequences, is easily
accounted for. How can men, who pay no respect or
homage to a Heavenly King and Master, be expected to
do their duty to an earthly one ? It is not possible. If
these men had been in the constant habit of attending
the services of the church, it is a moral impossibility that
there should have been a strike for wages. There may
have been remonstrances and appeals —there may have
been a change of masters —hut there could not have been
a concerted turn-out, and plotted intimidation and
threatening of those who remained in. Other large towns,
and especially manufacturing towns, may take warning by
this. It is the fashion in most of them to treat the church
clergy with contempt—to ridicule their teaching—to dis-
pute their authority—and to oppose and thwart them, if
for no other reason, betypise they are legally appointed !
Behold the result. A state of society in which servant is
arrayed against master—workman against his fellow—
lawless combination against unjustifiable association—
poverty struggling with avarice—helpless want with mis-
used power. Where will it end ? Loss of wealth—loss of
health—loss of respect—loss of character—loss of strength
—perhaps even loss of life from bitter starvation, are
among the evils already produced by this unhappy strife!
God grant we may not have to add to the catalogue
calamities still more dire.

ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLIGENCE_

PRErERMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS.

Rev. J. Armstrong, NI.A., Prebendary of Wells Cathedral,
and Rector of Binder, near Bristol, to be Chaplain to the
High Sheriff of Somerset.

Rev. C. Bailey, \LA., to the Rectory of Elsdon, near Nevr-
castte-uponjy_ne.

Rev. H. A. Barratt, M.A., to the Perpetual Curacy of Lang-
ley, Norfolk.
Rev. J. Deedes, M.A., Vicar of Marden, to the Rural
Deanery of Sutton.
Rev. C. Erker:iall, M.A., to the Incumbency of Lower
Seeding, near tiorsham, Sussex.
Rev. W. B. Findlay, 8.A., to the Stipendiary Curacy of
Atherton, near Xlanches.er.

Rev. G. Freemai,, 8.A., to the Incumbency of Emmanuel
Church, Rohon-le- Moors.
Bev. J. Geitlart, M A., to the Rectory of Podington, or Thad-
tkngtm, Bedfordshire.

Rev. J. Graves, to the Vicarage of Kilmocar, Kilkenny,
Rev. J. G. LI arries, Af.A., to be Chaplain to the High Sheri(
of Brecknockshire.

Rev. H. J. Hawke, M.A., to the Rectory of Willingbam-by-
Stow, Lim-olnshire.
I',ev. J. W. Hill, M.A., Incnmbent of Waverton, near
Chester. to be Chaplain to the High Sheriff of Flintshire.
Rev. R. Hughes, 8.A.., to the Curae.y of West Bagborough.
near Taunton.

Rev. S. J. Jerram, 111. A., to the Vicarage of Chobham,
Surrey.

Rei. G. A. Langdale, M.A., late Curate of Bexley, to the
Curacy of Coin pton with Upper Murder), Sussex.
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Rev. N. M. tower. NT.A. Senior Curate of St. Nicholas"
Church, Sidi-flout!), to be Archdeacon of the diocese Montreal,
Lowcr Cana,ta.

Rev. W. S. M‘Douall, MA., to the Rectory of Oueden, soar
Newmarket.

Rev. Dr. J. B. Mountain, Rector of Blunham, near BiggieS-
wade, to be Chaplain to the flifet Sheriff of Bedfordshire.
Rev. J. 1). Palmour, Ri^ctor of Lin!church, and In-
cumbent of Reynoldston, to the Vicarage of Jeffreyston, near
Nat-berth.

Rev. N. G. Pilkington, M.A., to the Sunday evening lecture-
ship at St. An.irew's Church, Newcastle-upou-Tyne.
Rev. J. Pining, to the Perpetual Curacy of Grin;sargh.
Rev. V. J. Poole, 8.A., to the Curacy of the Parish Church
of 'it. John the Evanzelist, L?eds.
_

Rev. G. V. Reed, M.A., to the Rectory of Hayes, Kent.
Rev. \V. Itichartison, Incuml:ent of St. David's, and
Vicar of Jeffreyslon, to a Canon Reiidentiary in the Cathedral
Church of ►he diocese. _

Rev. T. Smith, M.A., Curate of Trinity Church, Upper
CheNea, to the Curacy of Cheltenham.
Itfw. W. P. S. Stanhope, M.A., to the Curacy of Stuttort,
near Ipswich.

Rev: G. Swift, M.A.. Curate of Christ Church, Bradford, tO
the Ministry of St. John's Chow.% Beverley.
Rev. F. E. Tower, to the Rectiry of Flmsthorpe, and to the
Perpetual Curacy of Earl Shil nn, Leicestershire.
Rev. H. M. 'rut too, M.A., to the Curacy of KirtHasten,
Oxfordshire.
Rev. W. Vernon, :11.A., to the Incumbency of St. Jolliet;
Church, Pendlehury.
Rev. A. Watson, 8.A., Fellow of Brasenose College, Oxford,
to a Mastership in Marlborough College.