The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-07-01 00:00:00

CLERICAL 11VTELLIGENCE.

THE DIOCESAN SYNOD OF EXETER.—The diocesan
synod appointed to be held by the Bishop of Exeter com-
menced its proceedings on Wednesday by attending Di-
vine service in the cathedral in the forenoon ; but.no more
than the ordinary amount of interest was manifested by
the public, and the building was not at any time inconve-
niently crowded. The dignitaries whose absence formed
the theme of comment were the Dean of Exeter, the
Rev. Chancellor Martin, the Rev. Canon Bull, and the
Rev. Canon Rogers. Of the thirty-two deaneries in the
see of Exeter, tro only decline sending representatives to
the synod. The Rev. Prebendary Hale, rector of Chud-
leigh, preached the sermon, which he founded upon the
first chapter of the 2nd Epistle to Timothy, the 13th and
14th verses—" Hold fast the form of sound words which
thou hast heard of me in faith and love which is in Christ
Jesus ; that good thing which was committed unto thee,
keep by the Holy Ghost, which dwelled' in thee." From
the words of the text the reverend gentleman came to
the conclusion that even in the Apostolic church there
existed a form of doctrine—a definite rule of faith, which
contained the first principles and foundation of the truth
of the gospel, and which was a line of clear demarcation
within which was truth and beyond it error. The rev.
gentleman then contended that there were numerous pre-
cedents for the holding of a diocesan synod, alike before
and since the Reformation ; and lie was certain that
Archbishop Cranmer and his great coadjutors never sup-
posed that from such assemblies there could by any pos-
sibility arise any disloyal questioning of the supremacy of
the crown, the separation of the church from the state,
and fatal consequences to the well-being of the nation,
and even to the existence of the monarchy itself. The
remainder of the sermon was occupied with an elaborate
and learned vindication of the doctrine of baptismal rege-
neration. At the conclusion of the sermon, the holy
communion was partaken of by the bishop, clergy, and
several of the congregation ; after which a procession was
formed by the members of the synod, with the bishop at
their head, to the chapter-house. The bishop then as-
sumed the presidential chair, and after an introductory
address, proceeded to explain his declaration upon the
subject of baptism. The declaration as amended was at
length ordered to be printed and placed in the hands of
the synod, for discussion on the following day. The sy-
nod then suspended its sittings, during afternoon service
at the Cathedral, and resumed at four o'clock. At the
adjourned meeting the synod took into consideration and
agreed to a declaration, asserting the guilt of schism to
any religious community, and particularly to the church
of Rome, which was characterised as the abandonment of
truth for error. This declaration was proposed by the
Rev. C. C. Bartholomew, and carried by a very large ma-
jority. Another declaration condemnatory of the papal
aggression, and especially of the intrusion of a Roman
Catholic hierarch to the see of Exeter, by the title of
Bishop of Plymouth, was carried unanimously. At half-
past five o'clock the synod adjourned until the following
day. The synod closed its sittings, on Friday. after adopting
the declaration of baptismal regeneration; Dr. Philpot so-
lemnly exclaiming, at the termination, "God be praised !"
THE ARCHDEACON OF EXETER AND THE SYNOD.—We
learn that on Wednesday the Venerable the Archdeacon
of Exeter, during the Synod, stated in an address that he
had attended, in obedience to the bishop's summons, as
archdeacon, but that he did not attend as canon of Exeter,
entertaining, as he did, doubts of the expediency, and still
more of the legality of the Synod—a diocesan Synod of the
clergy by delegates being entirely new. On Thursday
also an address having been delivered by a member of the
Synod involving censure upon other bishops of the church
and capitular bodies, who were charged with having neg-
lected their public duty, the archdeacon expressed his
disapproval of such views, and his conviction that those
charges were unjust.

IMPORTANT SPEECH OF M. THIERS ON PROTECTION

In the French National Assembly on Friday, M. Thiers
made a lengthened address on the benefits which both
France and England have derived from a system of pro-
tective duties. After showing, by a long array of facts,
how the agriculturist, the merchant, the tradesman, and
the artizan had all prospered under that system, he con-
cluded as follows:—A great nation cannot consent to de-
pend on foreign powers for its daily supplies. We cannot
look to others for our iron, coals, and tissues. The hon.
gentleman here entered into an examination of the theory
of Laissez faire laissez passer. He examined what had
taken place in England under Henry VIII., and reminded
the Chamber that woollens produced at that period in
England were sent to Flanders, where they were spun and
sent back in a manufactured state. " What," said the
hon. gentleman, "was the conduct adopted by Henry
VIII. ? He levied a heavy duty on Flemish manufactures
and forced the English to manufacture for themselves.
Every one knows to what extent they manufacture cloths.
That was what the wicked Henry VIII did ; and if that had
been all he did I would not apply the term wicked to hire.
(Laughter.) When the English, after taking possession of
India, wished to take to their own country the manufacture
of cotton goods, they levied heavy duties on cottons
manufactured in India, and after they had ruined India
they lowered the duties." The hon. gentleman in sup-
port of his argument, said that England was determined
to do everything of itself and independently' of other
countries, and alluded to the construction of the Crystal
Palace. He then continued to bring forward arguments
to prove that the theory above alluded to was the result of
indifference, of folly, and of puerility. Such things
might, he said, be done in England, but the example
could not be followed in France. It was necessary, during
peace, to support certain branches of manufactures -by
protective duties which would enable them to develop
themselves by degrees. I will mention the linen trade as
an example. A duty at 5 per cent. was first established,
and was found to be insufficient, and it was afterwards
increased to 10, 15, and 25 per cent., and the result was
that 100,000,000 francs were saved to the country. Such
was the result of protection. I now come to my last
argument, according to the example of England and of
America. We have the Exhibition of London to form a
comparison as to the strength of nations ; the Exhibition of
London, that noble and grand imitation of France. England
there takes the lead, through her speciality in a great
portion of her manufactures. She has nothing to fear for
iron, coal, or cotton. Masters of markets for their pro-
ductions, the English have been led to believe that in all
other respects they could support free-trade. But for silk
goods, for gloves, and other articles, England has pro-
tected interior articles. As far as that, however, free trade
has not been unfavourable to England. It has not been
the same with corn • that was only brought about by a
political pressure. The aristocracy, however, knew bow to
make sacrifices, for that body is essentially liberal; it is
the mother and the guardian of liberty in England, and I
think that if the aristocracy of England were to perish,
liberty would fall with it. (Agitation.) I think Ido you
honour, gentlemen of the Left, in saying this, for it proves
that you can hear the truth, and the truth is that the
English aristocracy is essentially liberal, and that if we
do not commit very serious faults we are sure of having
England as a friend and a support under circumstances
which I foresee, but which I hope never to see take place
in Europe. (Renewed agitation.) I am not at all de-
ceived as the result of free trade in corn in England.
God grant that the English people may remain calm before
to the eventualities of the future. I hope that all will end
well, but I would not, however, wish to introduce into
France what I consider to have been an imprudence in
England, in spine of all that it may support with the
speciality of its manufactures. I will now say a few
words on French manufactures. Their characteristics are
universality and perfection. In manufactures we are the
masters. Compare the productions of France with those
of England, Gertrany, Italy, and Spain, and you will see
that, you have all which those nations have together, while
they have not what you possess. You are endowed with
great Intelligence, and are assisted by the aid of machinery.
Formerly the glory acquired by our armies made us for-
get our unfortunate politics ; now it is our manufactures
which take the lead. Our workmen out of doors are noisy
and ungovernable ; in their workshops, with their tools in
their hands, they are perfect. We have ao export trade al-
most as good as that of England. We sell at a higher price,
but we sell good articles, such as excite the admiration of
Europe. In articles of luxury there is no country that
can compete with us. Does this perfection cause the living
of the working classes to be dearer here than elsewhere ?
In order to ascertain that fact I have myself visited the
different shops in London and in Paris. In London bread
of the first quality is sold at 50c. the 21b. loaf; in France
it is only 25c. Meat of the first quality in London costs
17 sous, in France 15 sous ; the second quality, 15 sous
and 12 sous respectively; and the third quality, 9 sous
and 7 sous. With regard to clothing, madapolam in Lon-
don costs 92 centimes the metre, in Paris only 90c.
The making of a shirt in London costs 31. 75c., in Paris
it is better made for 3f. You will perhaps ask me why
this madapolam, which is made in such large quantities
in England. is sold at such a high price to the English
people ? That can he readily explained. As the English
manufacturers produce large quantities they cannot be-
come dealers, and the article, therefore, passes through
several hands before it comes into those of the consumer.
In France such is not the case ; the manufacturer is also
the dealer. I am far from wishing to foretell a disas-
trous destiny for England, but i say that she requires
to be very powerful abroad. Suppose, however, that any
change should take place in her political position what
would become of that influence abroad ? I prefer, for my
part, a good existence at hotne.—(Bear.) In America
they now make for 24e. what costs the English 29c. Ame-
rica is also becoming acquainted with manufactures on a
large scale. With regard to France, she has a market secur-
ed to her; we do not depend on a reaction in

favour of
cheap articles. I should be very proud of being an English-
man, but I am not unhappy at being a Frenchman. (Loud
applause.) Two great nations are now entering on
a manufacturing career, America and Russia; one has a
democratic, and the other a despotic form of government.
Both are making rapid strides. The Americans have good
reasons for advocating the cyst

_ em of free trade. They
lave all they require for food and clothing. But if
Washington were to return on earth, what advice would
he give his fellow countrymen ? lam sure that he would
advise them to remain agriculturists, as the surest means
of liberty and greatness. (" Hear, hear;," and sensa-
Russia desires to make cotton cloths, because she
trade with them in China, her design being to
rt them there in caravans. The Russians are

perfectly right, for every nation ought to do as much as is
in its own power. At first the experiment will cost dear,
but with time and patience the articles will become cheap.
Look on the map at the spot which we occupy—what is it
in comparison to the rest of the world ? Providence has
given to China and India silk ; to America, cotton ; to
Arabia, the horse. But Providence has given something
superior to allthese things to the temperate zone—namely,
man. (Hear.) Man, so created superior. exercises his
intelligence, and after bringing to perfection the goods
which he receives from those distant climes, sends them
back to the populations which gave them. It is, I say, the
design of God which you blaspheme in proposing to confide
to chance this great and noble civilization, I protest in
the name of my country against such a doctrine, and I
recemmend it to persevere in the admirable sentiments of
its policy sad its tradition. (Loud applause.)

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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GREAT TROTTING MATCHES AT AINTREE

The interest excited by the anticipated competition of
the pet American trotting pony Lady Muscowe, and the
London pony Jacky, attracted a numerous attendance of
the sporting fraternity to Aintree on Wednesday last.
The several races were contested as follows:

A TROTTING MATCH, in harness or saddle, at the option
of the owners, for 50 sons. a-side, p.p. Five miles.
Mr. Holmes's mare Eliza .

Mr. Chandler's b. h. Faugh-a-Ballagh
Eliza trotted in harness, driven by Mr. Wm. Yellop ;
Faugh-a-Ballagh was ridden by Mr. Birchen. The mare
took the lead, and, with a single exception (when the
horse came abreast near the distance chair the last time
round), kept it throughout the race, winning easily.
A TROTTING MATCH, in harness, for 100 soya. a-side,
h. ft. Ten miles.
Mr. Holmes's London pony Jacky
Mr. Taylor's American pony Lady Muscowe
The start took place about midway on the down course
on the opposite side, and the horses passed the stand no
less than seven times. Mr. Burke had been retained to
steer the American lady, and Mr. Holmes, brother to the
owner, piloted the London pony. Unfortunately, how-
ever, in taking a preparatory trot down the course, a
drunken sailor rolled across the path of the American,
and Burke, fearful either of damaging the frail carriage
in which he was seated, or the man who intercepted his
course, instantly drew up, the effect of which was to
pitch him headforemost from his seat to the ground, and,
one of the wheels of the vehicle passing over him, he was
so far injured as to render it imprudent for him to under-
take to drive. This caused an alteration in the state of
things, and to some trifling extent affected the betting-
market. In a short time, however. Mr. A. Taylor, the
owner, came forward to drive the mare, and mounted his
seat amidst loud cheers. Soon after the start, Jacky
broke trot, and, in coming up the course, was scarcely
past the distance when his opponent was rounding the
coming-in chair. On the next time round, however. he
was but a few lengths behind on passing the stand, but,
'in going down the course, again broke, and in the third
round he was a full half-distance in the rear. He again
recovered himself, but several times was kept back from
the same cause as in the previous cases. The lest time
round, however, his driver was enabled to keep him, and
it was becoming manifest that his superior strength was
telling decidedly against the mare's evident greater swift-
ness. At the bottom of the course, running home, his
driver gave him the whip, and, notwithstanding, kept him
in trot. Just before reaching the distance-chair, he came
abreast of the little mare, shortly afterwards passed her,
and ultimately won gallantly by several yards, amidst the
boisterous shouts and plaudits of his backers, who almost
carried him and the vehicle to which he was attached to
the weighing-place. Nothing could exceed the skill dis-
played by both drivers. The distance was done in thirty-
one minutes ten seconds.

The next race was a TROTTING SWEEPSTAKES, in sad-
dle or harness. Distance a mile and a half. It was won
by Mr. Ellis's Miss Brown (in harness), beating Mr.
Wilson's Bess and Mr. Stanley's Prince. This race ter-
minated the day's sports.

The lady who is stated in Bell's Life to have lost
£20,000 on the Derby is no other than " Ada, sole daugh-
ter of ' My House and Heart' " (Lady Lovelace).
HAWKING EXTRAORDINARY.—Last year we noticed
the exploits of Kenneth Macnair, one of the keepers at
Anplecross, amongst the hawk's nests, at Shielding, which
were almost unprecedented, and enough to incite the
jealousy of the Hereditary Grand Falconer. On Tuesday,
however, Kenneth surpassed ids last year's victories, by
capturing at the same place twenty-four young glades, two
old ones, eight sparrowhawks, and one old one, together
with thirteen hooded crows, and a polecat, all in one day !
—lnverness Courier.

The cricket match between the Gentlemen and the
Players of England, on Lord's Ground, commenced on
Monday. Seldom, if ever, says the Morning Herald,
has Lord's presented so crowded or so fashionable an
appearance as that which met the eye of the visitor on
this occasion. First, there was something like 3000 per-
sons on the ground ; next, there were between forty and
fifty carriages filled with gaily-attired ladies of renk and
fashion ; and then there was no end of ladies and gentle-
men on horseback. These, too, were in addition to the
computed number of lookers-on. At the end of the first
day's play, the score was:—For the Gentlemen. G 5; for
Players, 207. Amongst the players, Guy got 65 ; Parr,
32 ; Calryn, 48 ; and Wisden, 22.
THE RACE BETWEEN SEWARD AND MATTIIEWS.—This
raa e was brought to a satisfactory conclusion on Monday,
at Hyde-park. Sheffield. Nearly 5000 spectators assern-
hied to view the race. The distance was 1100 yards, for
£5OO a-side. A great deal of betting took place in Shef-
field, at 12 to 10 on Seward. A special train, of seventeen
carriages, was run from Birmingham. Seward trained
under the care of John 1-I,fward, of Bradford, and Mat-
thews under the care of William Shepherd. The men
prepared to start a little after half-past six o'clock, 7 to 4
being freely offered on Seward. They bounded away on
the first. attempt, Matthews leading by a clear yard, and
maintained his lied until reaching the bill the second
time, wnere Seward passed him, and eventually won easily
by 30 yards. Time, 2 minutes and 45 seconds.