The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-09-28 00:00:00

CLERICAL INTELLIGENCE.

The Hon. rind Rev. H. D. Erskine has been appointed
Dean of Ripon.
The coupe d' elire for the Bishopric of Manchester has
not yet been issued.
The Rev., George Whitlock, curate of Standish, has
been appointed incumbent of Walkden Moor, near Wors-
ley ; patron, the Earl of Ellesmere.

new archdeaconry, to be called the Archdeaconry of
Westmoreland, is to be caeated in the diocese of Carlisle
on the next avoidance of the see, or sooner if the present
bishop assents thereto.

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The Rev. John Barnsdall, curate of Ringley, near
Bolton. died in an awfully sudden manlier on Sunday
week. He had preached at Hindley in the morning, for
the school.; in that township, and accompanied the in-
cu.,,hent to dinner, during which he was taken ill and ex-
pire,' immediately. He was in his fifty-fifth yeat -
On Monday night a meeting was held in the large room
in the Exchange, Nottingham, chiefly for the purpose of
being addressed by the Rev. Hugh Stowell, of Christ
Church, Salford, Manchester. The front seats were let
for 6d., and the back seats for 2d eacn. The room was
filled to the corners by an audience which enthusiastically
cheered the speakers throughout the evening.
We regret to announce the death of the Rev. Thomas
Egerton, the third son of Wilbraham Egerton, Esq., of
Tatton park. This melancholy event being quite unex-
pected, adds to the poignant grief of the family. The rev.
gentleman was most assiduous in the discharge of the duties
of his sacred calling. Several months ago he had a viru-
lent attack of scarlet fever, contracted, it was supposed,
in one of his visits among the sick members of his flock ;
and from that attack he had not entirely recovered.
NEW BISHOPS.—The' paragraph which has gone the
round of the papers respecting the appOintment of three
new bishops in Lincolnshire, Cornwall, and Herts,
although given with all the appearance of circumstantial
accuracy, is wholly incorrect. In fact, it is impossible to
take any steps in the matter without a specific act of par-
liament. The consideration of the creation of any new
sees, in addition to that of Manchester, was postponed in
the last session, and nothing further can be decided upon
till the pleasure of parliament is known upon the subject.

A PROPER REPLY.—An association in Manchester,
calling itself the " Manchester Church Worm Associa-
tion,' has been recently writing through its president
(Mr. Richard Birley) to the Dean and Canons of the li
Collegiate Church, asking for their " co-operation " with
the society in effecting its objects. All the reverend
gentlemen have replied in dignified but smart terms, and
among the rest Mr. Canon Parkinson, who, in his reply to
Mr. Birley, administers an admirable dose, compounded
of the following ingredients :—" Had it been the object
of your association to provide immediately for the spiritual
wants of the parish,• and at your own personal cost
and co-operation. Permit me to direct you and your
society's energies into this safer channel. You will surely
place the character of the town of Manchester in a better
position with the world without, if, instead of squabbling
over the spoils of Lord De la Warr's liberal benefaction,
you would follow his generous example. For this pur-
pose I would gladly subscribe the sum of £lOOO, on the
understanding that you do the same. In thus acting,
you would be free from all suspicion of unworthy motives,
and have the approval and support of all real friends of
the church. The poor, too, are anxiously looking up to
you for this, as the result of the prominent position which
you have thought proper to assume." There is some-
thing manly and truly noble about this proposition ;--to
be very classical, it is a regular " choker off," that will
not soon be forgotten by the Associationists, much less by
the poor of Manchester.
THE ENGLISH CHURCH AND THE BISHOP OF LONDON.
—The Bishops of Peterborough, Lichfield, and Ripon,
held ordinations in and for their respective dioceses on
Sunday last, and admitted into priest's or deacon's orders
above seventy candidates for the ministry. Amongst
those gentlemen were several of the class known in Eng-
land ( but unknown in Ireland) as Literates—persons
who have not received a university education ; some who
had studied in colleges not qualified to confer degrees ;
and no less than seventeen graduates of the Dublin Uni-
versity—about one-fourth of the whole number, The re-
mainder were gentlemen who had taken their degrees at
either Oxford or Cambridge. On the same day, the
Bishop of Salisbury conferred orders upon about twenty
gentlemen more, making, on the whole, very nearly a
hundred ordinations. The latter were chiefly students of
one or other of the English universities. There thus ap-
pears to be a very great demand for labourers in the Eng-
lish vineyard—a demand which her own universities are
unable to supply. But, whilst this is the case—and while
the Church in England is thus fain to recruit her clergy
out of a class which has not had the advantage of the
training of a university—the Lord Bishop of London,
acting upon a caprice, or influenced by a prejudice which
has not the slightest reasonable foundation, refuses, not
merely to ordain, but—even when ordained by his epis-
copal brethren—to admit into his diocese gentlemen qua-
lified for the sacred mission, by a most strict and extensive
education in a university second to none in the empire for
the excellenee of its general curriculum of studies, and, in
particular, for the course of divinity learning required of the
students seeking to be qualified for the church. We allude,
of course, to the University of Dublin.—Dublin Mail.
ITALIAN REFORMED CHURCH.—A general meeting of
the local clergy (summoned by the Rectors and the Rev. '
A. Knox) was held at the Savings' Bank on Wednesday,
to meet the Rev. Dr. Achilli, and to consider the propriety
of forming an Italian Reformed Church. There were
present the Reverends A. Campbell, (rector,) chairman,
J. Jones, one of the rural deans, T. G. Leigh, Dr.
M`Neile, A. Knox, J. Baylee, C. W. Lawrence, R. Da-1
vies, W. Pollock, D. D. Stewart, H. Hampton, H. Car-
penter, G. Cuthbert, A. P. Irwine, T. Clarke, IJ. P. Lin-
ton, J. H. Gabbett, Dr. Pozzi, D. J. Hirsch, S. Byers,
and S. Fenton. The meeting was opened with introduc-
tory observations and prayers by the Chairman, who then
called on the Rev. J. Baylee to introduce the subject.
The meeting was afterwards addressed by the Rev. S.
Byers, the secretary to the London committee, who gave
an account of the Protestant College at Malta, and of Dr.
Achilli. After which Dr. Achilli addressed them in
French, narrating what had been done, also what they
hoped to do, to wit,-1. To receive reformed priests into
the Malta College. 2. To improve the translation of the
Bible in the Italian language. 3. To place reformed
priests, properly accredited, in places external to Italy ;
and, finally, if opportunity should occur, in Italy itself.
4. To form a Reformed Italian Church, episcopal in its
discipline, reformed in its doctrines, and primitive in its
ritual. It was then unanimously resolved that that meet-
ing having heard the statement of Dr. Achilli and others,
record their sympathy with the objects proposed in page
9 of the First Annual Report of the Malta College, and
their desire to co-operate with the same. It was furtheri
unanimously resolved, that the following clergymen be
requested to act as a local committee :—Reverends J.
Brooks, A. Campbell, Dr. M`Neile, C. W. Lawrence,
W. Pollock, A. Knox, and J. Baylee, as secretary.

COURT AND FASHION.
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THE QUEEN'S RETURN.

We were able to give last week exclusively full particu-
lars of the arrival of the Royal squadron at Fleetwood on
the previous (Monday) evening. As the hour approached
for the Royal departure from Fleetwood on Tuesday
morning, expectation was raised to the highest pitch, and
tens of thousands evidenced a most laudable anxiety to
give a becoming reception to their honoured Queen.
Every point from which a view of the proceedings could be
obtained was densely crowded, and as far as the eye could
reach countless heads presented themselves. It has been
calculated that little short of the anticipated 50,000 were
assembled in Fleetwood ; and the gay and animated ap-
pearance of the whole scene at this time cannot be easily
forgotten. At a few minutes before ten o'clock the word
had been passed aboard the royal squadron to " man the
yards," and a most pleasant additional feature was thus
given to the view ; the " gallant tars," being as fine a set
of men as the country can produce.
At ten o'clock precisely her Majesty, leaning on the arm
of Prince Albert, and holding the hand of the young
Prince, while Prince Albert led that of the infant Princess,
stepped from the yacht into the saloon, amid the cheers
of the surrounding crowds, the band playing the National
Anthem. Her Majesty, who was attired in a lilac plaid
silk dress, yellow shawl, and white bonnet and feathers,
looked remarkably well, though rather paler than usual.
Prince Albert wore a plain black suit, and the Prince
Royal a red plaid dress. The Royal children were both
attired in full keeping with her Majesty's quiet and much
approved taste. As her Majesty proceeded across the sa-
loon, and along the corridor, she became the attraction of
every eye, and was loudly and repeatedly cheered. Hav-
ing entered the royal carriage she stood up and gracefully
acknowledged the hearty manifestations of loyalty which
were exhibited on every side ; and the signal being given,
the train moved slowly past the thousands who thronged
the line on either hand ; and in a few minutes passed ra-
pidly on its way.
A rare and costly bouquet composed of the most choice
and beautiful flowers, had been forwarded from Manches-
ter for her Majesty's carriage,—and maps of the compa-
ny's line, finely printed on satin, were placed in all the
carriages ; that in the royal carriage being printed on
white satin, bound with white velvet, and stamped with
the royal arms.
The royal train passed through Preston at eleven ; an
immense number of persons having assembled to see it
pass. At Farrington the train remained upwards of five
minutes while the engine was being changed. A trium-
phal arch was thrown across the line at the station, which
had a very pleasing effect. Several hundreds of people
had congregated, and the stoppage of the train afforded
them an excellent and unexpected opportunity of seeing
the royal party—a fact which elicited enthusiastic cheer-
ing. The train proceeded via' Parkside and Crewe, to
Stafford, where it passed over the new Trent Valley line,
and arrived in London at about half-past five. The whole
railway journey was accomplished in seven hours and a
quarter, and the train did not stop between Wolverton
and London. Her Majesty reached Buckingham Palace
at six.
The Queen and Prince Albert, accompanied by the Prince
of Wales and the Princess Royal, left Buckingham Palace
in a carriage and-four, escorted by a party of Lancers, at
a quarter past 10 o'clock on Wednesday morning, for Os-
borne, Isle of Wight. The Marchioness of Douro, Miss
Hillyard, Major-General Bowles, and Colonel Bouverie,
followed in two carriages and four. The royal party
reached Osborne House in safety about two o'clock.

Lord and Lady Brougham are entertaining a select cir-
cle at Brougham-hall. The Marquis of Douro has ar-
rived on a visit to the noble and learned lord, from his
shooting-box in the Highlands.
The nuptials of the Marquis of Kildare with Lady
Caroline Gower, will, it is understood, be celebrated at
Trentham, on Thursday next, in the presence of a nu-
merous and distinguished circle of the nobility.
THE QUEEN AGAIN AT THE ISLE OF MAN.—We find
that on the Queen's return from Scotland, she again
visited the shores of Mona. On Monday morning the
royal apadren reached Raram Bah in the Ile of Mu)

Sept. 28, 1847.

the Prince Consort landed for the purpose of inspecting
that locality. His Royal Highness was loyally received
by the Right Rev. the Bishop and other parties in au-
thority in the island. The Prince remained on the
island about four hours and a half, after which the royal
squadron sailed for Fleetwood.
ROYAL CONDESCENSION.—WhiIst Prince Albert was
on shore at the Isle of Man, an old man, anxious to see
his Highness, was scrambling along ; but being somewhat
decrepit, he fell backwards, while trying to surmount a
hedge. The Royal Prince, on seeing this, sprang to his
relief, and helped him over with the utmost kindness.
—Another anecdote of the Queen. An old nensioner,
nearly eighty years of age, needs must see her Majesty
face to face. He got two boys to row him out in a boat,.
and when near the royal barque, and seeing her 'Majesty
standing on deck, he doffed his old chappeau, glade a low A
bow, and thus expres=el himself :—" Your most Gra—
cious Majesty, you see I know'd your father, your grand-
father and your great grandfather, and now 1 am glad to
see your gracious self; but if I am not asking too much,
I should be rejoiced to see the childer." Her Majesty
smiled, repaired to the cabin, and soon returned with the
young Prince and Princess. The old soldier gazed on the
budding promises of royalty with deep feeling, and a full
round drop from his eye fell upon his sleeve.

REPORTED MARRIAGE OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON
WITH MISS BURDETT COUTTS.—A corespondent informs-
us that the reported marriage between the Duke of Wel-
lington and Miss Coutts is likely to take place within a
very short period •, that the legal advisers of the illustrious
duke and the wealthy heiress have been engaged for some
weeks past in preparing the settlements, but owing to a
difficulty which had presented itself respecting the descent
of the property, some delay had taken place in concluding
the preliminary arrangements. The difficulties which are
stated to have arisen proceeded from the expressed desire
of the lady that the greater part of her fortune should be
settled upon the heirs to the title of the Duke of Welling-
ton in perpetui y. This intention has been objected to by
his grace,- who has most distinctly stated his wish that the
disposition of the money or any property that may be
purchased with it, in case of the death of the Marquis of
Dorro without issue, and the issue of Lord Wellesley be-
coming extinct, no interest should be taken by any colla-
teral branch of his family, including the heirs of his bro-
ther, but that his direct heirs only shall inherit or partici-
pate in the advantages conferred by the settlement. After
much negotiation between the parties an amicable adjust-
ment of differences has been effected, and,-in the event of
the direct line becoming extinct, the property is eventually
to be applied to an object intimately connected with the
renown of the great warrior.— Observer.—[The John Bull
seems to doubt whether any such " preliminary arrange-
ments" have been made, and our readers are just as wet
able as we are to form an opinion as to the probability of
their being carried out.]

HER MAJESTY AND :THE CORNISH WOMEN.—SINGU-
LAR INCIDENT.—The following incident connected with
the royal departure may be read with interest :—lt seems
that there is a boat's crew of Cornish women, who make
a livelihood by going to various regattas, and who were to
have contended in some of the races at the Fleetwood
regatta last week ; but the vessel, on board of which they
embarked themselves and their rowing-gig for Liverpool,
was driven by stress of weather, during the storm of
Wednesday last, to put into Dublin ; and in consequence
of this untoward passage, the Cornish women did not
reach Fleetwood till Saturday week, two days after the
close of the regatta. They had their boat upon the
Wyre water on Saturday, and attracted some attention
from the novelty of a boat's crew of those usually de-
nominated " the weaker sex," yet challenging the " lords
of the creation" to a contest which especially demands
considerable physical stre"gth and muscular exertion.
These Cornish women were pulling about the river and
channel on Monday evening, and, on the arrival of the
royal yacht, saluted it in the usual way by presenting their
oars ; but in all probability they were not noticed by the
royal party, who were otherwise engaged at the time.
However, from 7 o'clock on Tuesday morning, these
women were in the harbour, rowing about near the ro
yacht or what is technically termed, " rowing guard ;
and on her majesty's landing, they pulled stoutly away for
the large piece of water, over which the pile-bridge is
constructed, on which the Preston and Wyre railway is
carried to Fleetwood. Here, as the royal train passed
along the pile-bridge, these nautical Amazons saluted the
royal party with upraised oars, and this time they at-
tracted the attention of her Majesty and Prince Albert,
who, struck by the singular appearance of the white
dresses and white caps of these waterwomen, smiled, and
graciously acknowledged their salute, and also directed
the attention of the children to this singular exhibition.
The poor women were greatly gratified at having been
honoured by the nods and smiles of their sovereign—that
sovereign being of their sex, and " an ocean queen."
MANX LOYALTY AGAIN AT FAULT.—The deputation
at Douglas, who had concoctedan address to her Majesty,
in the event of the royal squadron anchoring in Douglas
Bay, hastened to intrude themselves upon the rights of
the Ramsey people, by annoying the Queen in Ramsey
Bay, while her Majesty was in the act of doing honour to
her northern subjects. They started from Douglas before
eleven o'clock, about half an hour after intelligence had
come from Ramsey that her Majesty was there at anchor.
They chartered a coach and four, and the four " Douglas
Delegates," with the clerk of the meeting, and one other,
took the Laxey route, with a gaudy banner waving along
the road. Arriving at Ramsey after blowing their horses
pretty well, they hastened to the shore•by one o'clock. It
seems the high bailiff of Ramsey, in expectation of the
governor, had provided a boat especially for his purpose,
and four young gentlemen had volunteered to row it. The
Douglas Delegates finding this boat, entered it sans ce-
remonie, and, palming the crew with a one pound note,
pushed off from the shore. The high bailiff, on witness-
ing this, was in a panic. He expected the governor ever/
moment; but his boat having been forestalled, he made
an effort to arrest its progress, but without success—the
" Delegates" were in hot pursuit of the Queen, and could
not notice governors or high bailiffs. But, alas ! the best
concerted schemes are liable to disappointment. Queens+
like time and tide, wait for no man ; and, before the
" Delegates" could rush into the presence of Majesty, the
wheels of the royal yacht were in motion. Lieutenant-
Governor Hope got intelligence of her Majesty's arrival
at Ramsey about eleven o'clock, and without loss of time
took coach, with a spirited pair of greys, for the north.
Though starting half an hour after the Douglas Dele-
gates," they arrived in Ramsey within a few minutes
after the "Delegates," and hastened to the shore; but,
alas ! their boat had been kidnapped, and but for a fortu-
nate coincidence, they had been in as bad a plight as was
the Lieut. Governor at Douglas harbour, when he found
himself boatless and bootless. At this moment the boat
called the Red Rover touched the sand, and she was ready
for the governor's use. His Excellency, Attorney-Gene-
ral, and attendants, made good progress with the Ro-
ver, manned with the four young gentlemen above-
named. They gained upon the " Delegates," and carne
near the royal yacht ; but just too late. The latter
was in motion, and the Rover was left in her wake. His
Excellency, on returning to shore, truly and from his
heart exclaimed,—" I am not in fault, but I am really un-
fortunate." So say we in this instance. It consists with
our knowledge that his Excellency used every exertion that
man could make to pay his respects to the Queen on this
occasion ; but the fates were against him, and he failed in
his object. Not a single representative of the Illustrious
House of Keys found his way to the royal presence.--
Manx Liberal.

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