The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-04-27 00:00:00

(No. 2.)

St. Anthony's, 21st April, 1841.
beg to observe, that I do not consider myself
under the necessity of replying to your note of the 20th inst.
I do humbly hope that the tender mercies of Heaven may
draw you to hear me, and give you grace to profit by the
example of several who, on hearing from me the pure Gospel
of the blessed Jesus, have renounced the errors of Protes-
tantism, and joined our Holy Catholic church.
remain, sir, your obedient servant.
THOMAS BUTLER, D.D.

Rev. J. Baylee.

(No. 3.)
Stu,—l duly received your note of the 21st, dated from
" St. Anthony's," and, with reference to the invitation to
hear from you " the pure Gospel of the blessed Jesus," I
beg to observe, that a person who could mistake a Roman
chapel for a Catholic church could not possibly know, much
less preach, the true Gospel of the Lord Jesus.
Common report, from credible persons who have heard
you preach, declares that you challenged any Church of
England clergyman to meet you in discussion. I now accept
that challenge, and am ready to prove publicly-
1. That the Church of Rome has apostatised from the
true faith of Christ.
2. That Romish priests, exercising their ministry in this
country, are schismatics.
3. That the Church of England is the only branch of
the Catholic church existing in England.
If, sir, your addresses to the congregation of St. Anthony's
can bear the light of Scripture, you can have no objection to
bring them to the test before an audience too well instructed
in Catholic truth to enter a Romish chapel.
I beg to add, that, as it has been publicly reported that
we were challenged by you, I purpose to make this letter
public. _ _

I remain, sir, your obedient servant,
J. BAILEE

Parkfield, Woodside, 23d April, 1841
Rev. Dr. Butler.

NEW CHURCHES.—Three new churches were last week
consecrated in the Archdeaconry of Gloucester.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT.-011 Wednesday, Mr.
Cooke applied, on the part of Mr. W. J. Hammond; com-
median, and lately the lessee of Drury-lane Theatre, for
permission to give bail in a smaller sum than is required in
ordinary cases, on the ground of special and peculiar circum-
stancesr The judgment debts against the insolvent were
about £1600., and bail must be given in double that sum.
Mr. Hammond's debts were about £BOOO. Mr. Commis-
sioner Bowen, under the circumstances, said Mr. Hammond
might be admitted to bail on two sureties for £2OOO.

MYSTERIOUS RAVAGING OF A FLOCK.—On Tuesday, the
14th ult., the shepherd of Mr. I'. Cooke Burroughes, of
Gazeley, on entering the sheep-yard in the morning found
nine sheep and twenty eight fine lambs had been destroyed
during the night, and left lying in heaps one upon another,
in one corner of the yard; the wool and skins of some were
torn in places, but no flesh taken off nor the blood drawn,
and many of the lambs were much bruised, and appeared
upon being flayed as if they had received a blow Irons a stick,
although it is supposed that some of the bruises might have
been produced, and some of the lambs killed, by the sheep
in their fright trampling upon and smothering them. None
of the remainder of the flock in the yard were mangled or
otherwise injured. Several shepherds who were afterwards
present, from examining the skins, and from other appear-
ances, were all of opinion that one or more dogs alone had
not effected the mischief. The case is at present involved in
mystery ; but the circumstances seem strongly to indicatethat some evil-disposed person or persons were concerned in
it. The Newmarket association has offered a reward for the
discovery of the offenders.—Cambridge Chronicle.

SECOND EDITION.

Standard-Dice, Eleven o'clock

MOST APPALLING OCCURRENCE

We are often compelled, as public journalists, to detail
circumstances of the most heartrending character ; but we
have rarely been called upon to detail a more melancholy
narrative of facts than is involved in the following brief
statement of an appalling occurrence which took place in
this town this morning. IV e have made every effort to col .
lect the most authentic particulars, and we believe the fol-
lowing may be relied upon :
About six o'clock this morning the family of Mr. Jenner,
a cotton-broker of this town, was thrown into the greatest
consternation by an attempt made by Mr. Jenner to take
away the life of his two children, his wife, and it is feared
his own. The unfortunate gentleman has recently been ob-
served lately to recal to his recollection several circumstances
in his past life, when he was in a more prosperous condition,
and the remembrance appeared to prey greatly upon his
spirits, and, latterly, even to affect his mind. So much
was the case, that, in a fit of despair, he this morn-
ing discharged a pistol at one of his children, which,
unhappily, took effect, and the poor boy is no more,
He almost at the same time discharged another at his wife,
the contents of which lodged, we believe, in her head, but at
the moment we write the lady is still alive, and it is the
opinion of Mr. Ackerley, the surgeon, that she may possibly
recover. The wretched man then endeavoured to bring his
other boy to him, by speaking in the most affectionate
terms to him ; but the poor fellow, was too terrified to do
so, and immediately fled from the house and gave the alarm
to the police, who took his father into custody, where he
now remains. Mr. Jenner gave himself into the possession
of the police in the most quiet manner, and a double-barreled
pistol was taken from him, and another was found at the
back of the house. He (Mr. Jenner) has been noticed by all
who knew him as a most affectionate husband ; and the
only reason for the steps he has taken is to be found in the
expression which it is stated Mr. Jenner has been heard to
utter,—that he would rather see his wife and family dead
than afflicted by poverty.

Mr. Jenner was noticed last evening, about five o'clock,
by a gentleman with whom he was in company, to be in a
very excited state of mind, and talked much of his reduced
circumstances and disappointed prospects, which were more
likely to make a deep impression oa his mind, from his
having been many years since engaged in a very lucrative
line of business in Liverpool and Manchester. Subse-
quenity to this •he became unfortunate, and commenced
business in Charleston, where he realised a considerable
sum of money, which was lost in the panic of 1825. Ile then
established himself as a cotton-broker in this town, with
considerable success, until his health gave way, and his con-
sequent inactivity in all probability caused the gradual loss
of his connections.

About three years since lie went to Glasgow to prosecute the
same business, but met with little or no encouragement, and
about six months since returned to this town and took up
his abode in Portland-place, and has since been strug-

gling with difficulties, under which it would appear his mind
has been impaired. He has often expressed himself to those
about him as a deeply injured man, and become so excited
in the recital of his wrongs, whether fancied or real, as to

produce an irritation of mind bordering upon inssnity.
As we previously noticed his great and devoted attachment
to his wife and children (two boys, the younger twelve years
of age, deceased, the elder, about 15,) has induced him to
commit this rash act, in preference to seeing them reduced
to starvation and want. Mr. Jenner appears to be about
fifty-five years of age.

If any examination takes place to-day before the coroner,
we will give it in another edition.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-LAST NIGHT,

PARLIAMENTARY VOTERS (IRELAND) DILI

On the motion of Lord MORPETII the house went into
committee on the parliamentary voters (Ireland)ibill. Mr.
Bernal in the chair.

Lord HOWICK rose to move the following amendment,
after the words " no person " in line. 11, to omit all the
words to the end of the clause, and to insert, " Claiming
under any act or acts now in force, to be entitled to be re-
gistered, and to vote as a parliamentary elector for any coun-
ty, in respect of any freehold or leasehold property in his
actual occupation, shall be deemed to have a beneficial inte-
rest herein, of the clear yearly value required by such act or
acts, except as hereinafter provided." The noble lord said,
he considered many and serious objections must be raised
against the clauses in the government bill. (Hear, hear.) Ile
wished the value of property to be ascertained by assessment,
and what it ought to be rated at for the poor. (Hear.) He
did not think the solvent tenant test could be safely followed,
and he intended to propose as an amendment that the party
claiming a right to vote should should have " a beneficial
interest of £5, after deducting rent and other charges."
The noble lord was addressing the house when we left.