The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-06-24 00:00:00

JUNE 24, 1836:

gence may be granted, but to disorder in the workhouse itself,
and to the consequent disturbance of those for whom it is most
desirable to secure a tranquil abode.
" The commissioners, entertaining the conviction of the ne-
cessity of continuing the restraints adverted to, have not been
unmindful of the importance of providing for the inmates of the
workhouse, and especially for the aged and the sick, that reli-
gious consolation which you so properly appreciate, and they
have accordingly, after consulting with the ecclesiastical autho-
rities on the subject, directed the appointment of chaplains to
Workhouses, whose especial duty it is to attend to the spiritual
wants of the paupers therein, and who not only celebrate divine
service within the walls of the establishments, but also visit dur-
ing the week those who are respectively confided to their charge.
"The commissioners have also been careful to direct that
morning and evening prayer should no longer be neglected in
the workhouses, and that attendance thereon should be duly
enforced by the master, under the control of the commissioners.
" If the spiritual aid thus provided for the paupers in the
workhouse be contrasted with the opportunities which are af-
forded to the aged and infirm who by their own exertions have
secured independence, the commissioners think that, having
regard to the infirmities attendant on age, and to the practical
obstacles which of necessity prevent parties so circumstanced
from going to church, you will come to the conclusion that the
commissioners, in their anxiety to provide effectually for the
religious instruction of the aged and infirm paupers, have not
fallen short of the principle above laid down; and that, in fact,
they have placed the pauper, as regards the supply of his spiri-
tual wants, in a better condition even than the independent
labourer. " By order of the board,

" E. CHADWICK, Secretary.
" To the Rev. G. Randolph, Eastry, Vicarage, Sandwich."

It is here confessed, for the first time, that the object of
the new poor-law system is to punish poverty as if it were
a crime, and to degrade the pauper as if he were a felon.
The commissioners refuse to allow the poor people in the
work-house of Eastry to attend divine service in the
Parish church on Sunday! They are to have spiritual
consolation in their prison-house, morning and evening
Prayer like thieves at the tread-mill, but they are not to
breathe the open air in the fields which surround the
House of GOD,—they are' not to see the font where they
were baptized, the altar at which they were married, nor
the hallowed mound indicating the narrow bed where rest
the remains of their parents or other near and dear rela-
tions. Brown bread, soft water, and work-house air is
good enough for them! They are only the poor !—they
are parish paupers!—and consequently they have no right
to defile the parish church by their presence, or join in
the same worship with the respectable ten-pound house-
holders who are not yet paupers !
Such is the doctrine laid down by this Mr. Secretary
iIADWIQK, who, we will venture a trifling bet, is either
a quaker or an unitarian. But will this novel doctrine
be recognised by the people of England? It is not the
Church of England only which is insulted by this extra-
ord►nary and, as Mr. KEARSLEY would say, most disgust-
ing refusal on the part of the commissioners, but the
Poor themselves are cruelly wronged and their feelings
lacerated by an order which treats them more like brutes
than christians. Let the working classes lay these facts
to their hearts, for the best among us cannot tell how
()(111 he may be compelled to beg his bread or sleep in a
Workhouse. We have no wish to encourage idleness or
overfeed the inmates of any workhouse ; but the poor are
to be always with us, and it is not only our duty to pro-
vide for them as unfortunate members of the same great
family, but they have as clearly a right to a generous
Maintenance. But it is one thing to withhold luxuries
from the poor, and another thing to interdict them from
attending public worship. It is in the church where the
gospel is preached to the poor, and if these commission-
era prevent their attendance, all we can tell them is they
are interposing between the poor and the behests of
iEAvEN—they are doing that of which they will some
tlitY repent—they are warring against charity, religion,
and human nature—they are engendering a spirit that
we fear, burst forth like a thunder-clap and may set all
the 'workhouses in England in flames. Perhaps these
Men do not know what they are doing ;—it is therefore
Proper that they should be told.

The Liverpool Tradesman's Conservative Society stea
continues increasing in numbers, and we have good
reason to know that it now embodies the greater portion
of the intelligence and the respectability to be found in
that highly honourable and influential class of our fellow-
townsmen. Their next monthly meeting will be held on
tonday evening; and in stating this take the
opportunity of earnestly recommending a full attendance,
.43 business of considerable interest and importance will
46! brought before the meeting.

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO A CLERGYMAN OF
THE ESTABLISHED CHURCH.

On Tuesday last a token of respect was presented by a depu-
atien of th cn (r yireation of Christ Church, Liverpool, to their
e lkt• e
excellent curate, the Rev. Robert Wilson, 8.A., at his
residence at Bootle, on which occasion the following address
Was delivered:—
I' Reverend Sir,—Ours is the pleasing office to convey a me-
korial of affectionate esteem and respect from a grateful con-
gregation to an exemplary and faithful pastor, whose instructive
rjld sound discourses, joined to fidelity and untiring zeal in the
4seharge of his Ministerial duties, will ever be remembered
Olt heartfelt emotions. The unavoidable dissolution of the
tv(!lid that united us we trust, by the divine blessing of an all-
. Ise Providence, is only an introductory call to a field of more
i:tended usefulness, whither our prayers will follow for a bless-
en your subsequent ministry."
/do which address the reverend gentleman replied in the
"`,"3Wing ter
hi Gentlemen,—l scarcely know in what language to express
(1,37 gratitude for the kindness showed to me by the congregation
ehrist Church in presenting me with so handsome a token of
44eir esteem. I feel grateful to them for their valuable gift,
tind particularly for the very flattering manner in which it has
rfell conveyed: I confess look with feelings of the deepest
tlßret upon the dissolution of the bond that united us together
sstor and people. Christ Church was the first church to which
44'e-s ever appointed, and we all know the warmth and purity
w first attachment. You have this day pi oved (if any proof
tteare necessary) that this attachment was mutual—a circum-
r, nee which deepens the pangs of parting. I assure you I shall
altrY the memory of your kindness with me to the grave. And
tiff.°4ll I ever be appointed to another charge, the. esteem and
jle,.etion manifested towards me by the congregation of Christ
pr "tell will act I trust, under the divine blessing, upon their
InaYers as an encouragement for me to labour with more untir-
g zeal in the discharge of my ministerial duties."
INSCRIPTION.
Presented to the
Rev. Robert Wilson, 8.A.,
13Y the Members of the Congregation of Christ Church,
Liverpool,
On retiring from his charge, 29th May, 1836,
This Salver, a Sacramental Service, and Service, a Purse, containing
A.i One Hundred Guineas,
a Memorial of their high estimation of his unaffected piety
and disinterested zeal in the discharge of his duties as a
Minister of the Gospel.

e°UNTY PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCIES.

two en of persons qualified to vote, for any election, be-
e,°en the Ist November, 1835, and Ist November, 1836, for the
-4111tY of Bedford, is 4152; Berks, 5843; Buckingham, 5689;
it atiabridge with Isle of Ely, 7391; Huntingdon, 2734; Ches.
tiLNorth;s9oo; South, 682; Cornwall, East, 4146; West.
Ivy; Cumberland, East, 4623; West, 4406; Derbyshire,
11,-,rtn. 5410; South, 6630; Devon, North, 7889; South, 10,946;
set, 6320; Durham, North, 5208; South, 4864 ; Essex,
11;'n, 5833; South, 5286; Gloucester, East, 7584; West, 6859;
1421 hire North 3508; South, 5475 ; Hereford, 7175; Hert-
b43 'WS ;' Kent, 'East 7228; West, 8322; Lancaster, North,
, South, 17800 ; 'Leicester, North, 4144; South, 4590;
1(1e)111, parts of' Lindsey, 10,165; Kesteven, 4125; Holland,
:is.; Middlesex, 12,431; Monmouth, 4363 ; Norfolk, East,
IVO‘ West, 6980; Northampton, South, 4478; North, 3627;
I‘l„,l:t„lmmberland, North, 2703 ; South, 5121 ; Nottingham,
lo."'", 3379; South, 3432 ; Oxford, 5055; Rutland, 1391; Sa-
gs',,North, 5016 ; South, 3566 ; SomerSet, East, 8501; West,
Vir_l; Stafford, North, 9611; South, 7534; Suffolk, East, 6147;
4952; Surrey, East, 5308; West, 3681; Sussex, East,
; West, 3122 ; Warwick, North, 6505; South, 3997;
„setsttnoteland, 4846; Wilts, North, 5059; South, 3059;
.Wor-
il,,ershire, East, 5667; West, 4612 ; York, North Riding,
08; East, 7965; Wst 29,456.
ALES.—Anglesev, 1439; Brecon, 2255; Cardigan, 1778;
I,lltarthen, 5210- Carnarvon, 1803; Denbigh, 3538; Flint,
Glamorgan'437o; Merioneth, 785; Montgomery, 2846;
'clnbroke, 3866 'Radnor, 1857.
tiIeoTLAND. Aren, 2894 ;
670; Berwick, 1195; Bute, 334'Caithness, 267 ; Clack-
Otauan, 688; Dumbarton, 1073; Dumfries, 1439; Edinburgh,
411.°1; Elgin, 615; Fife, 2635; Forfar; 1720; Haddington, 676;
biprnesi, 689 ; Kincardine, 910 ; Kinross, 457 ;
13,1.11 t, I 166; Lanark, 3714
' • Linlithgow, 692 ; Nairn, 106 ;
f ht,
327 • Zetland, 130 ;Peebles, 455 ; Perth, 40'27 ; Ren-
kit!, 2007; noss and Cromarty,Roxburgh, 1863 ;
462; Stirling, 2088; Sutherland, 125; Wigton, 875.
County votes in England .... . ............... 435,530
in Wales ...................... 31,898
in Scotls.nd.. ................... 41,856

Total ...................
Abe members returned by the.s.e.c.o.n.s.t.i.tu...ell.cle:s..;;E:3-9284
For England
Wales .................. 15
Scotland .............. . ......... 30

188
Being an average of one member to 2,709 voters.

Ar.vg,„v,,
tor, SON OF THE RECTORY OF BATH AND VICARAGE OF
for"t°AIRE AND WINCOMBE.—This preferment has been sold
takue very large sum of 6330. The price forwarded to the
eeh Commissioners as the lowest which the council would
of Cwasi_ only £4500. The purchaser is the Rev. C. Simeon,
*hicel°ridge, who is conected with a society. the object of
Reliv :! to buy up livings in order to present to them ". Evaii-
de,t c.l preachers. Several persons well acquainted with this
)lEttillticm of property had estimated the utmost value of the
dvowson at Z4ooo.—Bath Chronicle.