The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-10-24 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD

WARD MEETINGS

SCOTLAND WARD.

A second meeting of the conservative electors of Scot-
land Ward was held at the house of Mrs. Barton, Bur-
lington-street, on the evening .of Tuesday last. Shortly
before eieht o'clock, the chair was taken, amid loud cheers,
by Mr. Alderman Houghton.
Mr. Councillor ASPINALL rose to propose the first re-
solution, and was, as usual, received in that spirit of un-
bounded enthusiasm which his public and consistent
character through life has so justly deserved. He said
that it afforded him intense pleasure to meet the electors
of Scotland Ward, and to encourage them to pursue that
onward course of conservative action which had so nobly
distinguished them on former occasions. He regretted,
however, to have to inform them tbat Mr. Thomas Wil-
son had declined the honour of becoming their candidate.
lie was authorised to say that Mr. Wilson having received
a most respectably and numerously signed requisition to
allow _himself to be nominated as a candidate for the ward
at the approaching election, and having maturely con-
sidered whether he could conscientiously accept it from
his numerous avocations requiring his constant attention,
had been reluctantly compelled to decline their kindness
on the present occasion. He (Mr. Wilson) begged to be
permitted specially to thank those who interested them-
selves on his behalf and signed the requisition, and to say
that having consented to become chairman of the com-
mittee for conducting the election of Thomas Vernon,
Esq.—(cheers,)—who bad kindly allowed himself to be
nominated in his stead—(loud cheers.)—he most respect-
fully solicited their votes and interest in favour of that
gentleman, being fully convinced that he would do credit
to their choice and justice to their municipal concerns.
(Renewed cheers.) Mr. Aspinall then proceeded to des-
cant upon the merits of Mr. Vernon's character, undoubted
respectability, and staunch conservative principles, and
that he carried on the business of an engineer and boiler-
maker in the ward to a very considerable extent. He
concluded by proposing Mr. Vernon as a fit and proper
person to represent the ward in the Town-council. (Loud
cheering.)

Mr. RICHARD EDWARDS, in seconding the proposi-
tion, said he coincided in all Mr. Aspinall had so justly
observed respecting the numerous qualifications of Mr.
Vernon.

The motion was then put and carried ananimously.
Mr. Councillor JONES proposed the second resolution,
to the effect that it was incumbent on the electors to
6 use every exertion to secure Mr. Vernon's triumphant
return.

Mr. G. KERFORD seconded the resolution, which was
also unanimously adopted.
Mr. Vernon here entered the room, and was hailed
with protracted cheering. He said that in consequence
of the retirement of Mr. Wilson he had been requested by
a very la' ge and influential portion of the constituency to
become a candidate for the representation of their ward at
the approaching municipal election. The respectful and
urgent manner in which that request had been made,
coupled with his own sense of duty, bad induced him to
comply—though very much opposed to bis inclination.
He promised, in case they should do him the honour to
return him as their representative, to exert himself to pro-
mote every measure calculated for their benefit and that
of the town. (Hear, hear.) His political principles were
strictly conservative—(cheers)—based upon the desire to
regard with reverence the sacred injunction of " Fear God
and honour the King," which led him to oppose infidelity,
Popery, and radicalism, and to promote. by every means
in his power, Protestantism, true liberty, and scriptural
education. (Cheers.) But, notwithstanding his high con-
servative principles, vet, if any proved abuses should have
crept into those institutions, which had been rendered
venerable by antiquity. he was willing to rectify or correct
them ; and whenever he saw oppression, whether it pro-
ceeded from the radical or the conservative side, be
would ever be its most determined and dr Hided enemy.
(Loud and continued cheering.) Mr. Vernon proceeded
at much further length with the enunciation of his
principles.

UpOn the motion of Mr. VERNON, seconded by Mr.
THOMAS ELLIOT, a vote of thanks was passed to the
chairman, and the meeting separated, after having given
several rounds of cheering and the Kentish tire.

..-..a-

GREAT GEORGE WARD

A meeting of the Conservative electors of Great
George Ward took place on Friday evening, at Mr.
Jones's, the White Lion Inn, Great George's-place, to
nominate two representatives in the room of Mr. James
Lawrence (created an alderman), and Mr. Cooper. The
attendance was numerous, the room being crowded to ex-
cess, and those present included the staunchest Conserva-
tives of the district, as well as many others of the first re-
spectability.
Mr. Alderman LAWRENCE was unanimously called to
the chair, and was enthusiastically received. lie regretted
to state that Mr. G. H. Lawrence, was unavoidably ab-
sent ; but that gentleman had sent a letter, which he (the
chairman) doubted not would satisfactorily account for his
not being present. He read a letter, in which the writer
expressed his regret that the council should lose the ser-
vices of Mr. Cooper, who had throughout several years so
ably espoused the cause to which they were all so firmly
attached,—and strongly reccommended to the support of
the electors the two gentlemen who would that night be
proposed as candidates. Mr. G. H. Lawrence in conclu-
sion stated that his warmest wishes were with them, and
that his best services should always be at the command of
the conservatives of this and other wards. (The reading
of the letter was revived with much avidause ) The
i-rt.irrnan proceeded o observe that as we conaciL oso
thought proper to elect him to fill the office of Alderman
vacant by the resignation of Mr. Earle, another Coun-
cellor would haie to be elected in his own room ; but
before proceeding to the more immediate business of the
evening, be begged to thank the electors for the uniform
kindness and respect which he had received at their hands,
for the last eight years, during which he had the honour
of representing them in the council. He hoped that they
had ever found him faithful to the trust they had reposed
in him, and although he might no longer be considered
as their representative, he assured them that he should
ever be attached to the interests of the ward, and would
in the station to which he was now called, endeavour to
forward their interests with the same fidelity, and with
all the humble ability lie could exert to promote their

Mr. Lyon JONES and he had great pleasure in propos-
ing the first resolution, which he read as follows That
the thanks of the burgesses are due, and are hereby giver,
to James Lawrence, Esq., Joseph Cooper, Esq., and
Thomas Royden, Esq., for their vieilant watchfulness
over the interests of this ward ; and they can not allow
this opportunity to pass without expressing their regret at
the retirement of Joseph Cooper, Esq., whose conduct
throughout has been such as to merit the unqualified ap-
probation of this meeting, and of the burgesses of the
ward generally."
Mr. ROBERTSON seconded the resolution, and it was
unanimously passed ; after which prolonged cheers wcre
repeatenv given for Mr. Alderman Lawrence, for Mr.
Cooper, and for Mr. Royden.
Mr. COOPER the❑ presented himself and was enthusi-
astically received. He said that after the very flattering
manner in which be had been greeted, he never felt
greater embarrassment than at the present moment, or
more at a loss to express his gratitude to those around
him. He had bad the honour of representing the ward
during the last six years, and nothing but peculiar
circumstances would induce him to retire. He would
not have come to that determination, if he had thought
the ward in any danger, or that the electors would not be
able to carry out their object triumphantly—however in-
convenient to himself. He had, however, expressed his
wish to retire three years ago, and he trusted they would
now excuse him, as two gentlemen would be proposed
wbo would, be firmly believed, carry out the principles to
which they were attached to their full extent. (Cheers.)
On the former occasion of his wishing to retire, there
was a difficulty in procuring good candidates, but that was
now removed. The two gentlemen to be proposed were
well worthy of their confidence. One of them, Mr. So-
thern, had been for fifteen years a resident in the ward,
and his principles were known and appreciated. The
other, Mr. George El ornby, was equally known and valued
by them all, and he entertained no doubt that these gentle-
men would act in a manner that would give entire satisfac-
tion to the ward. He had therefore much pleasure in pro-
posing the following resolution :---`! That it is the opinion
of this meeting that George Green Hornby, Esq., is a fit
and proper person to represent thii Ward in the place of
James Lawrence, Esq. ; and John Sotbern, Esq., in the
place of Joseph Cooper. Esq., both from their well-
known characters as men, and their unswerving attach-
ment to true conservative principles."
Mr. JAMES DEMPSEY seconded the proposition, ex-
pressing his belief that the candidates would be found to
give the utmost satisfaction to the ward.

The resolution was unanimously carried.
Mr. WAGSTAFF then moved— " That this meeting
pledges itself to use all legal exertions to secure the return
of both gentlemen at their respective elections, and that
the following gentlemen form a committee for this pur-
pose, with power to add to their number :—Messrs. G.
H. Lawrence, James Lawrence, Joseph Cooper, Thomas
Boyden, William Birkett, Thomas Bold, Rigby, ---
Robereson, I'. Wagstaff, W. Wagstaff, John Mottram,
James Ingram, James Tonge, James Dempsey."
Mr. THISTLE seconded the motion, which passed una.

Mr. gOTH ERN was then introduced to the meeting, and
was received with loud cheers. He expressed himself in
manly and feeling terms on the great honour conferred
upon him by the electors—adding that he looked for their
indulgence, as it was the first time he had addassed a
public assembly. He much regretted that they were so
soon to lose the valuable services of his friend Mr. Cooper.
For himself, he was a firm friend to the conservative
cause, and strongly attacked to the established church,
the principles of which had been instilled into him from
his childhood, and from which he would never diverge.
(Loud cheers.) He concluded by stating that he had lived
in the south part of the town for 15 years, and that if be
had the high honour to be elected, he should ever devote
his best exertions to promote their interests. (Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN said Mr. Hornhy bad been unable to
attend, owing to a mistake,_ he having understoed that
the meeting was to be on the previous night. and having
on that night an engagement which he could not relin-
quish. He k Mr. H.) had, however, deputed •Mr. Birkett
to appear for him. (Cheers.)
Mr. BIRKETT then came forward, and was received with
great applause. H e expressed his regret at the absence of
Mr. Hot nhy, owing to circumstances which that gentle-
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electors in the I

(Cheei;s.) Mr. Hornby, who was a staunch conservative,
had also authorised him to state, that he would support
inviolate the present system of scriptural education pur-
sued in the Corporation Schools, and would do his utmost
to carry it out. (Cheers.) He concluded by reading Mr.
Hornby's address to the electors, just then printed, (and
which will be found in another column ;) and said be
should be glad, on behalf of Mr. Hornbv, to answer any
questions that might be put relative to that gentleman.
No question was put, with the exception of whether
Mr. H. had any connexion with Mr. Hugh Hornby, which
was answered in the negative, amidst much cheering.
Mr. INGRAM, seconded by Mr. Sothern, moved the
thanks of the meeting, in complimentary terms, to the
chairman, which was carried by acclamation ; after which
the meeting gave three cheers for the chairman, the like
compliment to Mr. Royden, and three groans for Dan
O'Connell, and then separated.
The election for a councillor, in the roo►s of Alderman
Lawrence, will take place to-morrow, (Wednesday.)

MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF

BIRKENHEAD

An adjourned meeting of the commissioners of the
township of Birkenhead, was held in the commissioners'
room, Birkenhead, on Thursday, for the purpose ofconfirm-
ing the appointment of a superintendent to the police
department, as well as that of a surveyor of buildings for
the township. The night was very stormy, and there was
but a thin attendance of members. Mr. Jackson, in the
absence of J. D. Case Esq., took the chair. The follow
ing members were present : Messrs. Wm. Jackson, Cole,
Adamson, Kerr, Appleton, Hinde, Hammond,
Dale, Pita, and Bentham.
Mr. MALLAIIT stated the object of the meeting, and
said that the committee appointed to fix upon a superin-
tendent of the police were unanimous in recommending
Mr. Samuel Moss to that situation. Mr. Mallaby then
read the report of the committee on the subject. It
stated the various duties which the superintendent would
have to perform. Independent of his services as super-
intendent of police, he was to act as collector of rates,
and treasurer of the township. His salary was to be £l4O
per annum, and he was to find adequate surety for the
due performance of his respective situations.
Mr. BENTHAM thought the arrangement a very good
one. He was, however, of opinion, that as the collector
on some days would only collect a few shilling, it would
not be necessary to give him the trouble of going over to
Liverpool to place it in the bank.
The CHAIRMAN said, that there wonld be fe a, days in
which the collector would not receive £lO. The arrange-
ments, however, had been come to in order to put the
township to as little expense as possible.
Mr. HINDE said, that the collecting of taxes was always
a disagreeable occupation, and the less expense the town-
ship was put to the better.
The CH AIRMAN said, that the committee had come to
the determination of appointing Mr. Samuel Moss for a
certain time to see if he would answer. It was, however,
his (the Chairman's) opinion, that they could not find a
more suitable person.
Mr. BENTHAM begged to say, that when he had, on a
former occasion, opposed the appointment of Mr.. Moss,
it was not that he thought that person unfit for the situa-
tion, but he thought his appointment at the time was
placing an improper power in the hands of the board. He
had, however, since come to the conclusion that they bad
done right, and thought they could not find a more suita-
ble person.
The appointment of Mr. Moss was then confirmed.
The CHAIRMAN said, that the next business of the
board was the appointment of a surveyor of buildings for
the township. There had been five applications to the
committee, three of whom wete architects, and the other
two were engineers. The committee had fixed upon Mr.
Walter Scott, architect, for the situation, at a salary of
£250 per annum.
The appointment was confirmed by the board, after
which they adjourned.

At the Police-court, on Friday, two publicans were
fined 60s. and 20s. each for infringing the law. One was
acquitted, as was one beerhouse-keeper ; and two of the
latter were fined 20s. each, and one 40s.
CAUTION TO SERVANTS.—One morning last week,
during the temporary absence of the servant, who had
gone for a pail of water, leaving the front door open, some
evil disposed person entered the house of Mr. Godfrey,
Renshaw-street, and took thence two over-coats.
A CAUTION TO REPEALERS.—The directors of the
Liverpool docks have given notice, that if any of the men
employed either in the docks or in their police shall take
any part in the Repeal movement of O'Connell, they shall
be discontinued from any further occupation in their ser-
vice. The same notice has been given at Bristol, where a
great number of Irish are also employed.—[This para-
graph has been going the round of the papers, though
there is not the slightest foundation for it.]

EXTENSIVE ROBBERY AT NEW YORK. —A robbery
was committed on the 3d ult., by breaking into the pre-
mises of E. and S. S. hockwell, of Broadway, New York,
the particulars of which reached Liverpool by the Caledo-
nia, on the 17th instant. It appears that the thieves
escaped with 108 valuable watches, 60 diamond rings, 60
diamond breastpins, 25 gold rings set with stones, 36 gold
pencil cases, 30 gold guard chains, 20 fob chains, 36 gold
bracelets, a number of acqua-marine, amethyst, and topac
necklaces and brooches, black enamel brooches, and about
15 dozen of silver forks and spoons, &c. &c. One thou-
sand dollarssare offered for their recovery.

SPANISH CATTLE.—Another cargo of Spanish cattle
Mind &a Ifir-rinnelltrWPMlPPS 11111orgiStunTkli AFt
worth from twelve to fifteen pounds a-head. The pre-
vious lot proved to he very good cattle when slaughtered,
the meat being of fine quality and with the proper mix-
ture of fat and lean. From the continuance of these im-
portations, it is reasonable to conclude that the trade is
not unprofitable even at present prices, although they are
said to be the lowest that have been known for a dozen
years, Should prices rise to their former level, the im-
portations from Spain would doubtless increase consider-
ably.

CORINTHIAN ESTABLISHMENT, LORD-STREET.
Great as have been the improvements of late in the prin-
cipal thoroughfares of this town, none, we are justified in
saying, can be compared with those just effected by Mr.
Tuton, in the above establishment, which has, under his
correct taste and good judgment, become a most pleasing
and conspicuous object from all points whence a view of
it can be obtained. The centre squares of plate glass each
measure ten feet six, being the largest hitherto introduced
into this town. The interior has undergone extensive
alterations, improvements, and embellishments ; and, al-
together, the premises may fairly vie with any other of
the kind in or nut of Liverpool. We trust the respected
proprietor will meet with an increased support commen-
surate with his great otylay. The establishmen is again
in full operation.—Albion.

THE TURN-OUT SAILORS AT LIVERPOOL.—II will
be recollected that the sailors of Liverpool made several
public demonstrations, a short time since, against the
enormous exactions to which they were subjected, as they
alleged, by the shipping masters of the port for obtaining
them berths on board vessels. They have at length suc-
ceeded in accomplishing one of the oblects they had in
view, namely, that of having a general registry office es-
tablished, where they could have their names and charac-
ters entered on the books on pitying the small sum of Is.
each, and where the captains could resort and select their
hands. The General Registry office was opened in Liver-
pool on Thursday morning, under the auspices of the
Seamen's Friend Society, and bids fair to be eminently
successful. The sailors had a great meeting in Liverpool
on Wednesday night, at the Queen's Theatre to celebrate
their triumph over the shipping masters and to pledge
themselves to unity of action and determination of con-
duct.

LUNATICS IN Tar•. WORKIIOUSE.—On Friday last,
some conversation took place (partly privately) between
Mr. Rushton, at the Police-court, and several of the
overseers of the parish relative to the keeping in the
Workhouse of seven poor lunatics, who, it appeared, had
been sent home from the Asylum at Lancaster. Mr.
Rushton said that it was not proper or legal to keep Them
there, where they could have no proper medical attend-
ance from which a cure or alleviation of their disease
could be expected. It was stated in explanation that
there was no room for them in the Liverpool Asylum.
Mr. Rushton contradicted this allegation—stated that he
had made personal enquiry of the governor of that es-
tablishment, and found that he had never been applied
to at all on the subject, and that he had room for ten
patients. He further gave notice to the overseers, that
if the unfortunate individuals were not removed on the
following day, be should inflictithe full penalty of the law
on them (the overseers). The parties thereupon left the
court.

NEW LIFE-PRESERVER.—lnventions for the presef-
vation of life, in cases of shipwreck or disaster at sea,
have of recent years been very numerous, and several of
them highly ingenious, and apparently of great practical
utility. One of the best, if we may judge from its appear-
ance, and the ease and readiness with which it may be
available in cases, or in apprehension, of danger, is that
now on sale at the Union Cloth Hall, North John-street,
and a specimen of which may be seen for a few days at the
office of this paper. It consists of a handsome double-
breasted waistcoat, of fine woollen tartan, lined, or rather
doubly cased within, with strong patent air-tight cloth,
which may be immediately inflated by the breath through
a tube attached to each side near the top, and which may
be instantly raised to the month on an emergency. When
thus filled with air, it is capable of sustaining any one in
the water, even though he were no swimmer, and weighed
upwards of 20 stone. It is a garment, moreover, which
would evidently be exceedingly warm and comfortable on
shipboard, and withal very becoming. (See advert.)
SINGULAR ACCIDENTS FROM LIGHTNING.—During
the thunderstorm on Thursday week the house of Mr. J.
Langshaw, farmer, at Speke, was struck by lightning.
The electric fluid, it is said, entered through the window,
knocking part of it down. It passed into a room in
which Mrs. Langshaw's brother was sleeping, and must
have. crossed very near to him, for it knocked out several
of his teeth arid singed all the hair of his head. The walls
of the apartment were blackened, many articles of apparel
which hung therein were perforated as if riddled by shot,
The and, a chest of drawers coultietelv shattered to pieces.
Th
lightning nest ascended to the lower part of the
building, tore up the floor of the milk house, smashed the
vessels that contained the cream, hut did not touch the
crockery-ware on the shelves. Mrs. Langshaw was seated
at the kitchen flue when the fluid 1, assed through that
apartment. She states, that th, lightning appeared to
settle upon her knee for a moment, and then disappeared

veil ut doing her any injury. A horse belonging to
neighbouring farmer aes found dead in a ditch, havit
Lien ki.led by the lightning.

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STATE OF FEELING AMONGST THE PEOPLE
OF IRELAND UPON THE SUBJECT OF RE-
PEAL, AND THEIR PROSPECTS OF SUCCESS
IN THE EVENT OF AN ARMED INSURREC-
TION.

In the present crisis of affairs in Ireland the observa-
tions of every impartial observer of passing events and
character assume a tenfold value ; and we shall make,
therefore, no apology to our readers for offering to their
perusal the following condensation of the facts contained
in two highly interesting letters, which have just been

of a religious war, and the few Protestants who had been
inclined to join it, at once withdrew.

The object of the people is to get plenty of work, and
to obtain a favourable permanent settlement of their rents ;
but they have a further object, which they look to as the
inevitable result of a successful insurrection, which is to
get rid of the landlords altogether, and to divide the land

among themselves—not merely the forfeited estates, but
all the land ; at least all which is in the possession of
persons not thoroughly devoted to their cause.
The result is, that we are standing on the verge of a re-
ligious and agrarian war, which would unite the horrors
of the Jacquerie and St. Bartholomew.

O'Conne.ll has for some time past been aware of this
fact, and nobody has been more alarmed at it than he has
been. He has whipped his horses until they have run
away with him, and now, to his dismay, he finds that he
is not his own co tchman. He has a gentleman on the
box dressed in black. If any of the more moderate lay
repeaters are asked what is the ground of the confidence
expressed by them that there will be no outbreak, they
can only refer you to the priests. O'Connell himself is
now really as much in the hands of the priests, as far as
this question is concerned, as we are ourselves. He has
evoked a spirit which is too strong for him.
Nevertheless, he has done his best to set bounds to
the torrent. The following expressions, extracted from
his speech at Lismore, will convey some idea of his real
position :—" My heart is filled with delight at the scene
that has been exhibited before us all this day. (Hear.)
It proves that I ought to change my position ; I ought to
become a different person from what I was. Heretofore
I was at agitator, stimulating and exciting to exertion,
and endeavouring to persuade every person by argument
that they ought to exert themselves to the very utmost.
(Hear, hear.) I think I must give this up, and become
one of the moderates. (Laughter.) Yes, the people and
the priests are going beyond me. (Renewed laughter
and cheers.) Did you ever hear two such agitators as
_ _

my reverend friends who prec
They are outrunning me altos.

own pupils are
beating me. (Great laughter and cheering.) lamto be
the drag on the wheel that it may gr, down steatio- --
plane of liberty. (Hear.) ray dot
It was my duty formerly to excite

, hear

like the heavy schoolboy in the race

.ii. is my duty now to restrain

iv reverend col-

leagues having left their trade of preaching for agitating,
I now take up the gowns which they have thrown from
off their shoulders, and set about sermonising you."
To the remarks of the writer, upon the prospect of
success in the attempt to throw .)ff the connexion with
Great Britain, we shall probably revert on another oc-

,
casion. At present, we must content ourselves with the
above brief review of facts, which we are convinced
affords an overtrue picture of the condition of misguided
and unhappy Ireland.

A. LETTER OF MEDIATION

TO THE CONGREGATION OF ST.

RODNEY-STREET

FATHERS AND BRETHREN,—The
Church of Scotland has begun to %r or

divisions among

us, who were till lately a united and harmonious congre-
gation. It is, doubtless, our unanimous wish that these
divisions should be crushed at the outset. In order, if
possible, to prevent them from arising at all, oar trustees
and committee of management prop 'sed for our choice
three qualified ministers of the Free Church of Scotland,
in terms of the new constituticn, which was before unani-
mously adopted with that view by the shareholders of our
place of meeting. Some of the shareholders, however,
have since applied for and obtained an injunction from
the Court of Chancery against our choosing any minister
of the Frte Church to officiate as pastor in that place.
One of three courses, therefore, must be taken by us.
1. We may submit to the injunction ; or 2, we may an-
swer it; or 3, we may agree with the adverse parties to
settle the matter amicably by arbitration of some eminent
barrister who shall be furnished with the necessary in-
formation through fit persons selected to represent each

vouid be
as well as the le

This kit course—friendly arbitration—
most summary and expeditious

far the

pensive. How distressing will it be to have one place of
worship closed and the flock scattered during the twelve-
month or more that may elapse while the suit is Fending!
How sad to send in law expenses one, two, or three
thousand pounds, that may build one or more chapels, or
be otherwise better employed in promoting the gospel!
But further, this last course (seeing the first alternative—
unqualified submission—cannot be entertained) is the
most consistent with the letter and spirit of dm New Tes-
tament. Let the 6th Chapter of Ist Corinthians be read
as far as far as verse 7, where it is said, " But brother
goet h to law with brother, and that. before the unbelievers
[a term too applicable to many civil judges] ; now, there-
fore, there is utterly a fault among you because ye go to
law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong ?"
&c. There is reason to hope that the parties at whose
instance the injunction was sought will be willing to accede
o such a proposal if made, and surely it will be unhe-
t us try what can

Coming in us to refuse to maKe a.
be done in this way, and if our prof.
1 am confident it will not
safer conscience, and may exf t a greater blessing or
our cause.

is scouted, which
go to law with a

De, we ca

We cannot but regret that some misapprehension of

motives, not perhapsimo

) bitterness

has already

been engendered on both sides: I beseech the congrega-
tion to regard our adversaries in the suit as brethren,
seeking like ourselves the good of the Scotch population
of Liverpool, but differing from us as to the means of
effecting it. They believe the Established Church of
Scotland the best medium ; we believe on the other hand
medium. -i'hey conceive the first constitution and original
design of the Rodney-street Church bind it inalienably
end exclusively to the Establishment ; we are led to con-
clude the she& cholders had full power to unit.. ;. °nuttily
to the Free Church. There is, therefore, a difference di
opinion certainly, but we are one in doctrine and in attach-
ment to the gospel. While we know not the secret prin-
ciples of their heart, shall we claim for ourselve

love to Christ, more submissioi
I rather think were we and the

we might

DtIT positior
If the friends
fice, and from

very much
Free Churcl
some alteration of feeling their representation had changed
its understood original destination, and allowed it to fall
so thoroughly into the system of the Established Church
as t.Nit no minister of the Free could thereafter officiate
there, would we not complain and seek redress? I say
this to remove any undue harsh construction of our ad-
versaries' conduct. If some of them condescend to read
my remarks, 1 trust they will not think the less seriously
of the very solemn responsibility they are bringing them-
selves under, that of taking a course which may deprive
the congregation of a minister of their own choice, or drive
many of us from our accustomed place of worship, never
again to assemble in this.world as one flock. Such con-
sequences we may well deplore and deprecate. May the
providence and mercy of the Almighty Head of the Church
save us from enduring them by brinp,ini-r, light out of dark-
ness, and restoring peace and unity.—Your affectionate,
faithful servant,

ONE OF YOUR COMMITTEE

CITY OF LONDON ELECTION

On Friday the numinarl candidates to represent
the city of London in parlia,..c ta took place at the Guild-
hall. Mr. Pattisou vs as proposed by Mr. W. G. Prescott
and Mr. Traver 7, and Mr. Baring by Mr. Alderman
Brown and Mr. Russell Ellice. After an address from
both candidates the show of hands was taken, and declared
to be in favour of Mr. Pattison.

The polling commenced on Saturday morning

and was

carried on with great spirit and animation during the
morning, but in consequence of the excellent arrangements
made by the sheriffs, not the least inconvenience or diffi-
culty arose in recording the votes of electors ; although
between eight o'clock and ten o'clock nearly 5,000 votes
were registered. The sheriffs appointed 98 poll-clerks,
each candid tte appointing a check clerk ; therefore the
number of clerks employed amounted to 294.
Mr. Pattison had a majority of nearly 250 the first two
hours ; but from ten to eleven o'clock Mr. Baring re-
duced that majority nearly 200. It was calculated that
all the members of the Jewish persuasion having votes
polled before nine o'clock, in order, as little as possible, to
interfere with the religious duties of the Sabbath.
The neighbourhood of Guildhall was densely crowded
during the day, and, as the electors arrived, they were
greeted with cheers and hisses by the partisans of the dif-
ferent candidates. The following was the state of the poll
at the close:—

Mr. Baring's Committee
Pattison 6541
Baring 6396

31r. Pattison

Conzmi

unfair to