The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-29 00:00:00

fe change in the pre-

necessary funds for those two churches

'at we have been encouraged in this ex-

provisions of an act of parliament,
ago, by which enactment a sum of

Now this is a very

lISMSUIEICe oecause previous to tins am passing, we
had to raise funds sufficient for the endowment as
well as the building of the church. I ought, however,
at the same time to state, that we are not indebted to the
government or the state, or to any other class of people
for this, but to t'

,ne church its, We supply fixim the
richer portion of the church the means of endowing the
poorer. I am happy to say this, because I have some-

stian

upon the apostles and prophets, and that we shall con-
tinue to be a pure branch of Christ's holy Catholic
Church. Having said this much, I onght to apologise
for detaining you so iong. I shall now proceed to the

work of the day, which is to lay this stone. and I humbly
and sincerely pray for the blessing of God upon our ex-
ertions, that he will bring, to a successful issue, this work
which is now to be raised to his honour and glory.
The cases of coins, &c.. were then placed in the cavity,
under the Glace where the foundation stone was laid,

evening, and attempting to rob it. vas's, surgeon, in the same street, where she instantly
Joseph Napier, Esq., M.P. for the University of Dublin, covered with a plate, on which the following was en- died. Her husband had only left her in the street a short
passed through this town yesterday on his way to London, graved :—" The foundation stone of this church, to be time before, and she then appeared to be in good health
where he is to take his seat in the House of Commons called All Saints, was laid on the 28th February, 1848, and spirits.
this evening. We understand the honourable gentleman by the Rev. Jonathan Brooks, M.A. The church is ELECTION OF SURGEON TO THE NORTH DISPENSARY.
attended divine service at Christ Church in the forenoon. built out of the funds of the Liverpool Church Building —The election of an honorary surgeon to the North Dis-
ST. SIMON'SNEW CHURCH.—This church will be con- Society. Chairmen of the committee : Rev. J. Brooks, pensary (rendre.reEdwviancganWt by the remtirre.mHenatrinoofod Mr.
Bannerßad-
secrated to-morrow (Wednesday), at three o'clock, when M.A., and Rev. A. Campbell, M.A., Rectors of Liver- • cliffs), took place yesterday. Charles Booth, Esq., pre-
a sermon in aid of the building fund will be preached by pool. Treasurers : E. Molyneux, -r..54., 'and Charles sided. Thomas Booth, Esq., proposed, and Mr. ather
his grace the Archbishop of Canterbury elect. In the Groves, Esq. Secretary : Rev. James North, M.A. In-: seconded, m
evening a sermon will be preached by the Rev. T. Nolan, crunbent : Rev. Henry
,Marlon. Architect : Arthur next nominated, and Mr. Harrison seconded, Mr. Alan_
for the same object. Hill Holmes, Esq. son. Mr. George Armstrong proposed, and the Rev. J.
THE AF CHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY ELECT.—On The national anthem, "Lord of heaven, and earth,' Reid seconded, Mr. D. Paterson.—The voting continued
Sunday morning last, his Grace preached a sermon in and sea," was then sung, and tne rev. incilinben.., having, with much spirit until two o'clock. 218 governors at-
Christ Church, Flookersbrook, Chester, after which a offered up an impressive Prayer, the crowd, gave three tended to vote on the occcasion. At the close of the poll
collection was made towards defraying the expenses of cheers, and the proceedings terminated. a scrutiny took place, after which the voting was announced
conducting public worship. In the afternoon, his Grace A tea-party, numerously attended, in teelebration of to be as follows :—Mr. Whittle 99, Mr. Alanson 55, Mr.
went to hold a confirmation in the Parish Church of the interesting event, took place in the eve ning. Paterson 54. Mr. Whittle was of course declared duly
Tattenhall. . The church of All Saints is the second 'Quilt, or a,ssi6td elected.