The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1835-02-06 00:00:00

CONTE3IPORART PRESS,

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They who amnia form an accurate estimate of public
opinion tnn4 go beyond their favourite print, be it what
it may, or they wi)l\ Cril of supplying. their minds with
sufficient data to judge from. A man who contents him-
seltwith the Ineubrations of only one periodical will soon
_begin to think all the world of the same mind with him-
self and that perioilical on the great subjects of state po-
licy; and so Will continue to think, till some grand de-
cision in or out of parliament awakens him from his
dream, by showing him that he is even in a swap mi-
nority. We have no doubt that Timothy East had in,
lamed his faCtalties by. partial and factious reading, till
he thought every one that should hear the notable ad-
dress of liiinself and his furious compeers was_ ready to
adopt its crirtrageous sentiments. If he had cast his eyes
about he might have seen some reason to modify his
opinions, even by looking at works published by bodies
not very dissimilar to that to which he belongs; let him
look, for instance, at the present number of Evan-
gelical Register. a work, we believe, of considerable
circulation among the pious and respectable class of
readers with whom its name indicates a connexion. A 5
a proof and sample of the opinions entertained by this
body, we present the general public with the following
_ .

" We pass on to the questions more immediately at issue be-
tween churchmen and dissenters. In doing so we tunst.not
be
considered as addressing those thoughtless, inconsiderate ones,
who, whenever it may serve their purpose, snake up a majority
against the inure sober and thinking part of the cummunity h'y
leaguing themselves with the most abandoned of our rice;
who scruple not to join hand in hand with the blasphemer, the
infidel, the Sableith-wreaker, the keeper of harlots, or the sup-
porters of gaiuing-houses; to such we, as mot tats, despair of
adds essing ourselves; they are beyond the sound of our voice;
and with our prayers we must leave them in the hands of a just,
a holy, and a merciful God.
" but there are certain things which a large and respectable
body of the dissenters tall grievances,' and which they de-
sire to see removed. Let, us not, however, class among these
adinission to the Universities :' they who object to. the con-
stitution of the establisimient—thev who have withdrawn them-.
selves trout her on dectrinat grounds—eau surely have no claim
to share in the instruction which that church, as a Oliva, bestovvs
on those. who innfter life are to be the•pastors of her flocks, the
spiritual guides of her people ?
" 'Caere are some, however, who call themselves dissenters,.
and who. therefore, in the eyes. of the. world, are one and the
same with ilia-e whoare!xestily. tied :trusty, upright and sincere
thristians,totergb lesiOliatity in their maides. of expression. but
lid less tirm in ine pet formative of their duties—theft are soineo
-we say, calling thvutselves disienters, who, not content with the
_excitement which a-general election naturally produces, seek to.
add fuel to the dame, by intemperate addresses to the legislature:
we are referring to the document presented to Sir Hubert Peel
from the Dissenting Deputies' at Birmingham, hearing the
signature of the ltev. (the Reverend !') Timothy East. What
must be the principles of such a deputy as this? Be they what
may be, they,are an insult to the bode of dissenters, who, we
hesitate not to pronounce, are as intelligent, well-educated, and
gentlemanly iu their conduct and deportment, as any class of
his Majesty's subjects. The language of this address is that of
a spoiled child, who will consent to receive an orange at the
hands of its nurse, but spurns at the same gift.' when presented
, by an affectionate mother.
" But should the dissenters consider that inertness on their
part, on the present occasion, might be construed into careless-
ness, then let them come forward, as one man, with loyal ad-
' dresses to the Throne, and the parliament, stating, in respectful
yet firm language, like honest men as they are, what they would
have. Let them declare that they are not inimical to a church
whose existence in connexion with the state is the best charter
for their own; let them resolutely set their faces against all
crafty and designing partisians and politicians; let Loyalty
to our tiing,' Attachment•to our Constiution,' ' The preser-
vation of rightS civil and political,' be their mottoes, and they
shall prosper; yea, and, not they only, but, more than all, the
church of God shall peesper; peace and happiness shall be the
lot of the nation, as we trust an inheritance incorruptible, tin-
defiled, and that fadeth not away, shall be hereafter to evcrj
individual in it.
" Follow not the multitude to do evil!' is a motto which
should have as much weight and authority with christiaus now
as when it was first uttered. Let us not be misunderstood: it
does not follow that the most numerous party in an question
is the ' multitude' whom we ought not to follow; else would
there be no truth in the declaration, in the multitude of
counsellors there is wisdom.' But when we hear of threats and
intimidation—when, as in Ireland now, we have it ' death's
head and cross bones' at the door of every one who acts con-
trary to the wishes of sonic, great mischief-inaker—when force,
not argutneut, is the order of the day—then that multitude
follow not ; scud if you ask us why, we think we have already
said sufficient to show that only misery in its utmost extent can
be the consequence. But it should ever be borne in mind, that
this very anarchy and confusion is the sole object at which des-
tructives aim : they, we know, exclaim loudly against the
charge, but their' noise resembles more the clashing and the
. fury of the battle-field, than of men seeking after truth for the
truth's sake : they want equality, and they thus want an impos-
sibility. All men have not an equal degree of wisdom ; the
Bible tells of rulers and judges to whom we are to submit our-
selves, as we have already bad occasion to quote ; then there
are ministeis of God, for whom, if all were equal, there were no
need, for then all would be instructors without there being any
students under them—the authority of a parent would be as au
idle dream ! 'But we refrain : the merest babe may almost see
:the absurdity of such a notion ; yes, and it does see—fOr where
does it cling to in the. moment of danger and of fear? To that
bosom whence it luta already received both nourishment and
protection. Once more, we say, go not with. the multitude;
and if you thus wait for your rights and privileges a short time
longer, you will have been doing evil that good might come ;
and your patience having been tried, vou will have had but
another opportnnity of glorifying your Gtid and letting your light
shine before met."—Tunes.

Lu.VDON LAW REPORT.

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EXCHEQUER COURT, Tuasoav, FRB. 3.4
LORD FEURERS T. ROBINS.
Mr. Maule (with who.o was Mr. Richards) stated that this,
case was brought fur the recovery of a sum of £750, lost by
negligence on the part of the defendant. In the month of April,
1832, Earl Ferrers had the intention of breaking up his town
establishment in Harley-street; and wishing to sell his furni-
ture he applied to the defendant, who was the welt-known
auctioneer. A valuation was mails by Mr. Robins, which
amounted to £lOOO. His lordship held a lease of his house for
21 years, which he entered into an arrangement to sell to a
person named Mutt, who was to pay £6O for it and a few fix-
tures. Soon after Mott made an offer of £750 to the defendant
for the whole of the furniture. Robins recommended that the
offer should be taken ; hut his lordship in the meantime had
, been informed that Mott was not of a good character, and he
told Robins that it' the goods were suit to him it must be for
cash. Mr. Robins considered that as very improper interiereuce
with him, and said that as he had been employed to sell he would
conclude the bargain himself ; perhaps Mott might be a s..vin-
*diet, but he (Mr. It.) was able to deal with hun. On the next
day Lord Ferrers was surprised at the receipt of a bill fur £750
from Robins, which he sent back, but upon his representations
it was kept till dishonoured. He would prove these facts, and
hoed fur a verdict.
J. L. Matthews, agent to Earl Ferrer., sail his lordship in
1832 had a house in Harley-street and a large quantity of fur-
niture, which Mr. Robins was employed to sell. A Mr. Mutt
had the lease of the house assigned to him, end he also wanted
to have a preference in purchasing of the furniture, but Lord
"Ferrers said he would not do anything in the matter, end re-
ferred him' to Mr. Robins. One day Robins called and said
M:tt had offered £750 fur the goods. which he advised should
be taken. Lord Ferrers told him that be was informed that.
Mott was a swindler, and said he would not part with the furni-
ture unless he got the money down. Mr. Robins got very warm
upon the buiiness, and said that it was an improper interference
on the part of his lordship after he had given hint the goods for
sale. On the next day Mr. Robins enclosed a bill for £750,
with which Lord Ferrers sent the witness back, for he was
really in waist of money, and after what he had heard of Mutt
he rrfused to take the bill. Robins pressed them- to take the
bill, because Mott was a broker, and he was going to put in
more furniture cad sell off; that he (Robins) was to have the
sale, and would stop the motley. When the hill became due it
was dishonoured, and ke enclosed it to Mr. Robins. Some
letteri that passed between the parties were then read. - The
defendant said it was a provoking affair, but he certainly
thought his lordship knew Mott before he assigned over to him
the lease of his house. -
oss-Csasnineds-sHe took the bill at the express request of
Mr. Robins, be.eaase Lord Ferrers was much in want of money,
and he took.it to the bankeve, where he got some money upon it.
Mr. Kelly, fur the defendant, said the case was one of very
great suspicion, considering the slight testimony that was laid
before them, and also what might have been given. Lord Fer-
rers, however, by making the bill his own, deprived himself of
all remedy. If the transaction did not meet with his approba-
tion he would have absolutely refused to have anything to du
with the bill. Besides, Mott was actually known to Loud Fer-
rets, for he hail actually assigned to hint the lease of his house,
and had geld him smite fixtures. It was evident that he trusted
him; loaord Ferrcrs was still, liable to the proprietor of the
house.for every cevenant in the lease. It was evident that there
was ii' mitsteeellection on the part of Mr. Matthews, becatuse.
the bill wan nut even endorsed by Mr. Itehins, which they would
have insisted upon had they thought that he was responsible for
it. However, even though their case were true, he contended
that in point of law the defendant was not liable, because the
bill became due on the 15th of June, and no notice of its dis-
honour was given to Mr. Robins till the. 2;th. They. would
hear from his lordship that under these circumstances the de-
fendant was c staled to their verdict.
His lordship summed up, and left' it to the jury to say whe-
ther the bill had ever been accepted by Lord Ferrers or not;
ain the evidence was that it had not.
The jury consulted for a few minutes, and returned a verdict
for the plaintiff—DaMages £750.

CENTIL CRIMINAL COURT, OLD BAILEY.
romulmc sr A 7EMALE SERVANT.

Isabella Harei, aged 2U, was indicted for mixing a quantity
of arsenic with tea with intent to liaison her mistress, EnJabetti
Cambridge.
Eiizaheth Cambridge deposed, that she carried on business as
a market-gardener at Tottenham. On the sth Noivember she
missed £3. lUs., and, iu consequence of suspecting the prisoner,
accused her of the theft. Subsequently she taxed her with the
theft, which she confessed, and returned the money, promising,.
if nothing was said about it, that she would Out do so again. On
the founwi,g,,e,y witness went to market; leaving the prisoner
in bed. Witness returned home at twelve o'clock at noon..
Prisoner was not there, which surprised her very much. 'rook
her tea at six o'clock. The tea was taken from the canister on
the shelf in the kitchen. In about a quarter of an hour witness
felt a violent sickness, which gave her considerable pain. The
half-brother of_ the prisoner, a boy named Walker, who took tea.
with witness, was attacked afterwards. Sent Walker for her
surgeon, who, not being able to come, sent his assistant in about
half an hour before his arrival witness was
much;
worse.
Sr
Warm
41: e camei r
to o f.
her house.
utshee.
water was administered, which gavehtein er s
prisoner. on, the Sunday following, w
Asked her if she' knew anything about what had been put in the.
tea. Prisoner said she knew nothing about it. Asked her the
reason for leaVing her house. She said she could not account
for it. Saw lthr again in about a fortnight, but could get n„
information from her. About a month ago the prisoner again
called, stating that she had something to say to witness, as she
felt very uncomfortable. She stated that she had met Mrs.
Budd, (a lady who sat up with witness,) who had told her all
about the poisoned tea. She said that Mrs. Budd had got th;
arsenic. and mixed it with the tea, expressing her sorrow that
she had not got more to finish the witness. Witness said no-
thing.to the prisoner with respect to it at that lime. Did net
see the prisoner again till she was in custody. Had a male ser-
vant of the name of Shepherd, who was ordered not to sleep its