The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-06-11 00:00:00

LOCAL NEWS.

ROBBERY AT THE POST-OFFICE.—About ten minutes
after six o'clock„ on Friday evening, as Mr. D. Vos, of
Sandon-street, was paying the postage of a letter at the
Post office, a small gold Geneva watch, with a gold chain
attached, was picked from his pocket. The watch and
chain were worth £l5. A reward of £2 has been offered
for the discovery of the property and the apprehension of
the thief.
PRINCESS ROYAL STEAM-SHlP.—This favourite ves-
sel, having undergone considerable improvements in her
cabin accommodations, has again taken her place in the
line between this port and Glasgow. Of one so well
known in the Glasgow and Liverpool trade as her com-
mander, Captain M'Arthur, it is scarcely necessary for us
to observe, that he still ministers to the comfort of the
passengers under his charge.
ROBBERY IN THE PARK.—Between the hours of nine
and ten o'clock, on Saturday night, the house of Captain
Dunlop, 62, Hill-street, Toxteth-park, was entered by
means of Skeleton keys, and wearing apparel of the value
of £3O and upwards, was abstracted. At the time the
thieves effected an entrance, there was no person in the
house. No trace of either the thieves or the property has
been discovered.

ACCIDENT.—As Lawrence's Toateth-park and Aiz
burth omnibus was turning from Dale-street into North
John-street, about four o'clock on Friday afternoon, the
two horses which were drawing the vehicle fell upon their
sides, and appeared to have been more or less injured.
The driver and passengers immediately jumped off, and a
large crowd of persons immediately assembled at the spot ;
but, beyond the injury to the horses, no further damage
was done.

MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.—The prospectus of the
exhibition, which will be opened in this institution on the
20th instant, will show that many objects of great interest
which are quite new to the Liverpool public will be ex-
hibited. The Glaciarum, in which will be a frozen lake,
where skating may be enjoyed, and the Diving Bell, which
will convey visitors a few feet under water, will, no doubt,
prove extremely atrractive. The Hall of Caves, the Bel-
zoni Casts, and the Cartoons will also add greatly to the
nterest and popularity of the exhibition.

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RATHER COOL.—On Wednesday last a rough-looking
fellow, named John Willis, was placed at the Police-court
for having stolen a five shilling paper of copper from the
spirit vault of Mr. Bradley, of South Castle-street. An
assistant in Mr. Bradley's vault stated, that, on the pre-
vious day, the prisoner coolly walked behind the shop-
counter and took up two five shilling papers, one of which
he placed in his pocket, and walked off. Witness followed
him, and made-the charge, when the prisoner, without
evincing any concern, handed over the money, saving it
was a joke. He was given into custody. The prisoner
was committed for trial.

Faau CHURCH MEETING.—Our readers willl see by
an advertisement in another part of our paper, theta Free
Church deputation, consisting of Dr. Cunningham, Mr.
Begg, and others, will be in Liverpool on Thursday next,
when a public meeting will be held in the Music-ball, for
the purpose of explaining the present position and pros-
pects of the Free Church. No time could be more oppor-
tune than the present, as Dr. Cunningham's recent visit
to America, as well as the late meeting of the General
Assembly, will afford ample scope for interesting details.
A great meeting was held last month, at Exeter-hall, in
London, at which the Rev. Hugh MeNeile delivered a
speech, condemnatory of the grounds on which the dis-
ruption of the Church of Scotland took place, and parti-
cularly impugning the rights of the people to elect their
own ministers. It is likely that the two great champions
of the Free Church who are to appear on this occasion
will take an opportunity of referring to his reasonings,
not only as applied to the particular case of the Free
Church of Scotland, but as affecting the constitution of
other churches.—Albion.

THE NEW YORK PACKET-SHlPS.—These splendid
ships, of which five have arrived at this port during the
past week, have each brought between fifty and sixty ca-
bin passengers. The Columbus. Captain Cole, arrived
on Tuesday, the Ashburton, Captain Huttleston, and
Yorkshire, Captain Bailey, on Wednesday, and the
Stephen Whitney. Captwn Thorerson, on Thursday.
The Queen of the West, Captain Woodhouse. also arrived
shortly after noon on Saturday la-t, alter a fine passageof
eighteen days, having left New York on the 21st ult. She
brought fifty-three passengers.
DEATH OF A COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER.—The limes
of Saturday gives pal ticulat s of the circumstances attend-
ing the death of Mr. John Hardman, 43 years old, a com-
mercial traveller, stated to be of Liverpool. It appeared
that Mr. Hardman was on Wednesday night last found
intoxicated in a steer in London, and sent to his lodgings,
3, Lower 'Whitecross-street, in a cab. He directed the
cabman to drive to a tavern, where he ordered a quantity
of gin, and treated several women, but drank very little
himself. He became insensible, and fell on the floor.
The landlord wished to place him on a sofa in his room,
but the cabdriver insisted on taking him a vay. On his
arrival at his lodgings he was found lying dead at the
bottom of the cab. it was stated at the inquest, that
when he stood at the bar of the tavern, he had both gold
sod silver in his pockets : on his arrival at home his
pockets were empty. It is stated that he died of apoplexy.
CONSECRATION OF ST. PETER'S CHURCH, ROCK
FERRY.—Last evening. the Church of St. Peter, Rock
Ferry, in the parish of Bebington, was consecrated by the
Lord Bishop of the Diocese. A large number of per-
sons were present to witness the interesting ceremony,
one which our venerated and excellent Diocesan has been
frequently called upon t.) perform since he entered on the
high and distinguished offi'T, the duties of which he has
discharged with so much credit to himself and satisfac-
tion to all parties. The foundation stone of this church was
laid on the 14th of April, 1841, by the Rev. R. M.
Fielden, M.A., the Rector of the parish, the land being
the free gift of R. W. Barton. Esq., and the sacred edifice
was opened for divine worship on the 8 h of September,
1842, by the Rev. Chancellor Raikes. The Rev. Thomas
Fisher Redhead, 8.A., was the first incumbent. The
Trustees consist of the Bishop, R. W. Barton, W. Ro-
binson, J. N. Wood, and Henry Jenkins, Esqs.; and the
General Committee is composed of J. N. Wood. R. W.
Barton ; J. At:kers ; K. Dowie ; W. Bird ; T. Burland;
E. B. Lyon ; A. Nichol ; J. tiolden ; H. Crain ; J. T.
Raynes ' • W. Tyson, and D. Cannon, Esqs. The Trea-
surer is Mr. Richard Willis.
ODD FELLOWS' HALL.—The Independent Order of
Odd Fellows in this town, have fur sonic time back bad
in view the object of obtaining a building which they
could convert into an Odd Fellows' Hall, or a piece of
ground wheron to build. This desideratum they have
at length accomplished by the purchase of that noble
edifice lately known by the name of Lord Nelson As-
sembly Rooms, Lord Nelson-street, which is about to be
converted into a ball for the accommodation of the mem-
bers of this district and other purposes. In this new
undertaking they have succeeded in obtaining the patron-
age and support of some of the highest clas-es in society.
I One of the patrons, the Hon. Viscount Sandon, M.P.
for this borough, has generously granted a donation of
ten guineas towards the accomplishment of this laudable
object. The society has rapidly increased within the last
few years. The number of members in this district at
I the present time amounts to nearly 10,000, whilst in the
year 1810 it was only about 6,000, thus showing an in-
crease of nearly 4,000 members within the last four years
in the Liverpool district alone. In the year 1843 the
entire unity amounted to 219,500, whilst on the Ist of
January, 1841, it amounted to 235,000, thus giving an
increase of 15,500 members within the last year.
THE CHESHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY.—Tbe sojourn
of the Cheshire Yeomanry Cavalry in Chester has caused
quite a sensation in that city. Multitudes of citizens
have made holydav during the term, and a series of fetes
have kept the soldier-civilians quite on the qui vine. The
Roodee formed an admirable training-ground, and, ae-
cerding to the Chester Chronicle, all the men are delighted
with the treatment they have experienced and with the.
great facilities afforded for the performance of their duties
in Chester, which rendered those duties much lighter
than in Liverpool. The men generally are desirous that
Chester should be permanently selected as the place of
their annual training. This is not to be wondered at, for
in the latter place they have been regarded as com-
plete bons. The regiment arrived in Chester on Thurs-
day week. On Monday a rich and massive silver can-
delabrum, value 120 guineas, was presented to Captain
and Adjutant Hill by the quarter-masters, non-commis-
sioned officers, and privates of the regiment. On Tues-
day evening the officers of the regiment were entertained
by the Corporation at a grand civic banquet. On Wed-
nesday the regiment was reviewed by Lieutenant-Colonel
Stowell, of the 12th Lancers, and they were highly com-
plimented on their training and effective state. Immedi-
ately after the review a regatta took place on the Dee.
In the evening the officers of the regiment entertained a
large party at the Royal Hotel. The festivities of the
day were wound up by a grand display of fireworks at
the Albion Hotel. On Thursday the various troops as-
sembled, and departed to the districts where they were
organized, and the men were then dismissed to their res-
pective homes.

CONSECRATION OF KNOWSLEY CHURCH.—On Wed-
nesday evening, the Lord Bishop of this Diocese arrived
at the residence of the Earl of Derby. Knowsley-ball,
where a distinguished circle were assembled, for the pur-
pose of witnessing the interesting ceremony appointedle
take place ,pn the following day—the consecration of the
beautiful church recently erected under the fostering
care of " the Derby family." About eleven o'clock his
lordship arrived at the church, and so great a concourse
of highly-respectable individuals were in attendance that
many persons were unable to obtain admittance. His
lordship preached a most edifying sermon, which made a
deep impression upon all present. The church, although
small, has a singularly neat and elegant appearance. It
is built in the old English style, and the internal appear-
ance is at once rich and imposing. Its taper spire is a
conspicuous object, leading the thoughts of the spectator
from nature up to nature's God. The architect, E.
Sharp, Esq., has almost surpassed himself in this display.
of his genius ; and the sole contractor, who is, we under-
stand, a young man, named Miller, from the neighbour..
hood of Prescot, has completed the work in so satisfactory
a manner as to induce his lordship in the most handsome
manner to present him will the sum of £lOO, as a token
of his lordship's appreciation of his industry and the sub-
stantial and workmanlike manner in which he has com-
pleted the erection. Amongst the company present we
noticed—The Earl of Derby, with whom was a large party
of distinguished persons; the Hon. and Rev. H. Powis,
of Warrington ; the Rev, J. Champois, the Rev. F.
Hopwood and Lady Eleanor Hopwood, the Parsonage,
Knowsley; E. G. Hopwood, Esq., Hopwood-hall; Cot.
Hornby, Rev. G. Hornby, lady and family, of Bury ; Mrs.
James Hornby end family, Winwick ; Mrs. E. G.
Hornby and family, Lancaster; Misses L., G. and F.
Hornby, Winwick Cottage ; the Rev. E. Ashton and
lady, Huyton ; Rev. Abraham Bickerstaffe, Rev. Enoc
Frodsham, Richard Earle, Esq., Roby; E. Sharp, Esq.,
Lancaster ; Rev. Crockett, Eccleston ; Adam Hodgson,
Esq. and lady, Everton. On the conclusion of the cere-
mony the bishop departed for Prescot, where he held a
confirmation, and remained all night with the Rev.
C. G. T. Driffield, vicar, and on Friday morning left for-
St. Helens, where his lordship repeated the ceremony of
confirmation.

COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.—On Friday evening Pro-
fessor Greenbank finished his course of lectures on the
" Orators of Great Britain and Ireland," embracing
sketches of character of the most distinguished living
orators, irrespective of political shade, and we feel con-
vinced that all those whose privilege it has been to hear
them, will acknowledge that he has acquitted himself of
his difficult task in a manner highly creditable to him as
an impartial and acute observer of men and manners.—
The Professor's last lecture was devoted to a glance at
the " Pulpit Orators," which was received in a manner
which must be highly gratifying to his feelings. 'We re-
gret we have only space to subjoin his concluding remarks,
which we lay before our readers as an average specimen
of his peculiarly attractive style :—" But I must now
hasten to draw these lectures on the orators of the senate
and the bar to a close ; and that I shall do with the hope
that they have afforded material for reflection to some who
seldom devoted a thought upon these subjects before.
From all that has been said in the course of these political
sketches, it will be perceived how curious and complicated
! have been the progress of human affairs—how tortuous,
errant, and convulsive have been the movements of so
grave a thing as society—how grotesque has been the
grandeur of our world—how wild and improbable its his-
tory had it not been real l—how strange is it that a •
nation should proceed, tortured into activity by war, and
religion, and foreign hospitality, till it has stood before
us in that singularly complex condition—(a termination
little less curious than any stage of the progress)—which
is expressed in the terms of a civilized state. We may
figure to ourselves the spirit of humanity set down upon
the earth, full of vital but undirected energies, to work
out its way, as wind the bewildering scenes of external
nature, into systematic knowledge; so, amidst the urgent
wants and passions of life, into some rational mode of
existence. Good and evil, truth and falsehood, are
thrown before the thinking faculty, mixed and involved
in grotesque proportions and in stubborn complication.
What is thus, as if in chance medley, thrown upon its
path. it takes in tile lump, and seeing truth or a good
purpose somewhere in the mass stops not to inquire nor
to sift—stops not ! It cannot stop—life has no pause.
Humanity must think as it works, must ponder as it suf-
fers, must separate the mischief from the benefit, and diz
engage itself from the former, while it travels on beneath
the combined influence of both. Thus ages may pass over
a country before it is aware that the blessings of govern-
ment are not necessarily connected with subjection to a
despot. England has learned this grand truth, and has
carved out her own freedom from the huge misshapen
rock of slavery. Although each age, like the present one,
has produced great statesmen, grand political lights, still
the general reason advances slowly, and takes long years
to learn many lessons, which, when learned, appear so
simple ! Centuries are the hours of a nation's life_
Strange life—so busy and so slow !"—This evening will
conclude the lecture season, and the Professor hill intro-
duce an entirely new subject, embracing " Readings and
Recitations"—humorous, comic, and pathetic—which we
strongly advise our friends to attend, particularly as.it
will be the last lecture before the close of the academic

studies, as, on Friday next, the distribution ofra&jals and
prizes to the studious and meritorious of the pupils, will
take place in the magnificent lecture ball of this noble

institution, and will be presided over by our respected
Rector, the Rev. Mr. Brooks, who will doubtless on this,
as on all other occasions, delight the numerous assembly
with his usual urbane, dignified, and graceful demeanour,
skewing to the young aspirant for literary and scientific
fame that, although the student's path is beset with thorns,
and by no means an easy road, yet, by perseverance and
application, these parent insurmountable obstacles are
easily removed.