The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-05-05 00:00:00

THE RELIGIOUS ANNIVERSARIES.

The anniversaries of the great religions societies, which
reflect so much honour upon the land, have commenced,
and London is now crowded with ministers of every de-
nomination from all parts of the country. The clergy-
men from this district, who are hitherto announced to
take part in the numerous proceedings are the Rev. J.
Stewart, the Rev. Hugh Stowell. and the Rev. Hugh
Mc. Neile. Here is one peculiar institution, among the
many for which the latter gentleman has pleaded, the
principle of which we think might be advantageously
adopted in Liverpool, which, as far as we know, possesses
nothing of the kind. It is called "The Parochial Girls'
School," and belongs to the parish of St. Dunstan in the
West. The object of it is thus explained iu a paper cir-
circulated among the parishioners
" The object of the institution is to mainta'n for two
years, in a separate house, and under the eye of a fit Ma-
tron, a select number of the elder Girls taken out of our
Parochial Charity Schools, who are during that time
wholly provided for, and instructed in the principal duties
of household wotk. It can hardly be necessary to add,
what the experience of similar institutions has already
shown—that for Girls so trained, good situations wilt
be easily found.

"Since its establishment in 1839, when four girls were
plivied on the foundation, twenty-three have been ad-
mitted in addition: nineteen of whom have left the school,
and each has been provided with a good situation. Six of
them having remained in their places twelve months, have
applied to the committee, and received medals for good
cin ,
enlargingcon s considera-
ble d etrahe-
b conduct and behaviour, and there is no doubt that the
others will in due time apply for. and obtain medals also."
"At present, this institution affords instruction and
maintenance to eight girls, double the original number;
andle outlayin has providings n
ecfeosrsamr)ildyesbeirearban
incurred, iilr e e
a
accornodations of the house for their reception."
" Such is the plan, in support and for the extension of
which the liberal contributions of the parishioners are
earnestly requested. hi its origin it was no doubtful or
untried speculation, for in many parishes in London such,
institutions had previously been founded, and in no in-
stance had they failed to produce the most benCficial re—
sults. In fact, considering the many dangers which beset
young females of the poorer class on their first entrance
into life, and the injurious influence on society which is
sure to follow their being led into evil courses, it may be
doubted, whether there is any one description of philan-
thropic exertion, which possesses claims equally strong on
the earnest and liberal support of the benevolent."
Perhaps the outline given here may not be without fruit'
in Liverpool. The incumbent of St. Dunstan's in the
West is desirous of enlarging the foundation, so tts to
embrace two additional scholars, for which the small
increased capital of £3OO is required. To aid in raising
this sum two sermons were preached on Sunday last, one
by the Bishop of Winchester, and the other by Mr.
M'Neile, before the lord mayor, the sheriff, the alderman
of the ward, and the members of the Corporation of
London. The Bishop preached in the morning, selecting
for the subject of his discourse the paramount duty of
employing all our talenti to the glory of God ; and Mr.
M'lsieile, in the evening, upon the Saviour's theme,
" Feed ye my lambs." Both sermons were of a practical
and exhortative character. Mr. M`Neile was an attentive
listener to the bishop. The Bishop of Winchester, Dr.
Charles Richard Sumner, is a younger brother to the
estimable prelate who presides over our own diocese of
Chester. The Bishop of Chester was born in 1780, and
consecrated in 1828. Toe Bishop of Winchester was bora
ten years afterwards, namely, in 1790, but is senior in the
prelacy to his brother by two years, having been conse-
crated Bishop of Llandaff in 1826, soon after which, on
the death of Dr. Tomliue, he was translated to the see of
Winchester. He is a prelate of the order of the garter,
and provincial Sub. dean of Canterbury. On the occa-
sion of this sermon, he appeared not like his brother of
Chester, in a wig; but as the prelates are accustomed to
appear on the episcopal bench in the House of Lords,
with the badge of the garter conspicuous on his brer st.
In personal figure he is taller and stouter than our venera-
ble diocesan; his preaching, however, is not so impressive
in its style, not does he appear to possess anything like
the same persuasive powers. We cannot close this brief
notice without again suggesting the establishment in
Liverpool of at least one institution similar to the " Paro-
chial Girls' School."

The Observer says that in consequence of the multipli-
city of business in the Colonial Office, Mr. Gladstone has
appointed an additional under secretary.
The man who was shot in Drury-lane, on Saturday
week, is now likely to recover. His assailant stands re-
manded until Saturday next.
Mr. Collins, an extensive owner of New York packet-
ships, has proposed to Congress to build five ships, of
2,000 tons each, and 1000 horse power, exceeding in speed
and strength any that ever sailed, to carry the United
States mail between New York and Liverpool, for
385,000 dollars a year.
THE BAZAAR AT THE COLLEGIATE.—We are requested
to state the reason why Lady Douglas has not been men-
tioned as a contributor of fancy articles to the late Colle-
giate bazaar. Her ladyship bad taken much pains in pre-
paring a contribution, which, however, by some casualty,.
did not reach its destination before the opening of the
bazaar.

INFANTICIDE,—Last week we stated that Elizabeth
Davidson had been committed for trial on a charge of
having deserted her infants, with intent to destroy them,
at Smithdown.lane. One of the children, who had been
very delicate since its exposure to the cold, died on Mon-
day last. An inquest was held at the gaol, on Thursday,
and a verdict of "Wilful Murder" was returned against
the mother. She was present during the examination of
the witnesses, and did not manifest the slightest symptom
of uneasiness on learning the verdict.
STFALINO B,,oxs.—Yesterday, Margaret Judge, and
her daughter Ann Myler, were brought before the magis-
trates on a charge of stealing a Quantity of books and
pencils, belonging to Mr. Thomas Kenney, Whitechapel.
The complainant stated that he had frequently missed
books from his shop, and, from information he received,
made some inquiry, when he found that the elder prisoner
had sold some books to a woman named Clarke, which
he identified as his property. She had acted in the capa-
city of charwoman at Mr. Kenney's house. The elder
prisoner admitted that she stole the books, but said her
daughter had notbiog to do with it. Ann Myler was
discharged; the other prisoner was con mit ed to gaol for
a month.

LORD BROUGHAM AGAIN.—On Thursday, several pe-
titions were presented against the Charitable Trusts Bill,
and ore wa: presented in its favour. Lord Brougham
had the oddity entrusted to him, and thus did he perform
his mission :—" He had now to present a petition from a
worthy and respectable individual, praying that their
lordships would pass the bill into a law, because be did.
not approve of the jobbing, the corruption, the guzzling,
the piffling, and the bribery, and every other vice which
his noble and learned friends near him patronized—
(lauctiter,)—though not in their own persons. (Renewed
laughter.) The bill would be brought on in due time, and
he hoped their lordrhips would give it their due sanction!'
DEATH OF A FATHER AND SON BY SUFFOCA7I3N.—•
A very afflicting accident took place last week in the
works of Messrs. Bagnall, Toll End, by which a father
and son Jost their lives. It appears that. on Saturday
uturntug, Tourners conform, vne orrne men engaged In the
works went into a pit through which the pipes that supply
the works with gas empty themselves, for the purpose of
pulling out the plugs and letting out the water. In doing
so, a great quantity of gas rushed out, and the unfortu-
nate man must have been immediately suffocated. Not
rtturning out of the pit, which was only three or four-
feet deep, the son hastened to his father's assistance,
when he, too, was overcome with the gas, and fell down
senseless. The young man was drawn out a few minutes
afterwards, but he was quite dead.— Wo/verhampton
Chronicle.

A society has been founedd in Liverpool for the pur-
pose of investigating, in a scientific manner, the curative
poser, and those curious phenomena, of mesmerism,
which have been broeght before us by lectLrir , who so-
j,,urn for a few days or weeks, shew their experiments,
and pass on. Dr. Esdaile has performed mane operations
in India, painlessly, during the mesmeric sleep. Details
of his cases are published in the " Zoist," a work edited
by men whose religious sentiments we entirely condemn.
It is a matter of deep regret to many religious individuals
who have known beneficial results to ensue from magnetic
treatment, that the subject has been so long left to the
advocacy of meo who trace every result to material causes.
Surely when facts are thus multiplying around us, our
best and wisest men should lend their aid to ameliorate
human suffering, and not leave such an agent in thehands
of superstition on the one hand—a mysterious power
wherewith to rivet the chains of ignorance—or of infide-
lity on the other, as a development of truth and powers of
nature. The Liverpool Society's report of last meeting
will be found in our advertising columns.
The Oriental Divan, Clayton-square, was yesterday
re-opened by Mr. Feeney, under very favourable auspices.
A splendid dinner was set out, and the attendance was
such as augurs well for the future prosperity of the con-
cern.

THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.—So extravagantly great
are the preparations for the displays, and so numerous
and important are the improvements now in course of
progress at these gardens. that it has been found ha-
possible, (though every effort has been used.) us yet, to
announce the day of opening. Many portions of
such
.
as we ar.ticipated from the model drawing, a9ijetl6e____
niable proof of the scenic skill of the arti-t.. :11a. Railwayuc
Concert—
hall is rapidly progressing, and the CCre:rif g I
in our next the opening night.
is almost completed. We hope to be able Ito announce