The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-03-05 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

ST. DAVID'S DAY.

Friday last, being the anniversary of the patron saint
of Wales, was celebrated in this town, by the natives of
the principality, with every demonstration of unabated
love and attachment to their language and their country.
The bells of St. Peter's Church sent forth their merry
peals at an early hour, and the streets presented an air of
I activity and joy as the members of the Welsh clubs were
hastening to their respective lodges.
The 420 children, who receive gratuitous education at
the Welsh Charity School in Russell-street, assembled
at ten o'clock, and walked in procession to St. David's
Church, in Brownlow-hill, accompanied by many of their
benefactors, and headed by the Rev. B. Morgan, minister
of St. David's Church, the Hey. Wm. Hughes, Welsh
lecturer of Sr. Paul's, the Rev. Thos. Harries, and the
Rev. John Hughes, vicar of Llanbadarn Fawr, the
preacher for the day. We were gratified to observe a
much larger attendance at church than on many former
occasions. Prayers were read in the Ancient British lan-
guage by the Rev. B. Morgan, minister of the church ;
and a sermon preached by the well-known and highly-
talented incumbent of Aberystwith. The rev. gentleman
took for his text Prov. xix. 2, " That the soul be without
knowledge, it is not good ; " and drew a graphic picture
of man's ignorance in religious matters, as painfully con-
trasting with the wisdom which prevails in reference to
worldly affairs. He then adduced several proofs of man's
disposition to remain in a state of religious ignorance,
and of his inveterate hatred of divine light. The injury
sustained by man through ignorance was also explained
at great length ; and from these premises a most convin-
cing inference was drawn in favour of charity schools,
followed by a powerful appeal to all present to support
those, the anniversary of which was that day observed.
The collection after the sermon amounted to upwards of
£lO.

The clergy, patrons, and children then went in proces-
sion to the schools, where the examination of the children
took place; H. R. Sandbach, Esq., presiding. At the
conclusion of the examination, the Chairman feelingly
addrebsed the children, expressing his warm admiration
of the manner in which they had gone through it. They
were also addressed by the Rev. Mr. Hughes and the
Rev. Mr. Morgan, after which " God save the Queen "
was sung, and the whole of the children adjourned to an
excellent dinner of beef and bread, which they joyously
discussed in honour of St. David.

THE ANCIENT BRITONS' SOCIETY.

The members of this society dined together at Mr. Levi
Williams's, Williamson-street, and sat down about seventy
in number. Mr. Alderman Griffith presided ; and the
afternoon was spent in the utmost harmony and good
fellowship.

gi'.:en him, who was quite a stranger among them. Two
of their clergy he well knew—the one on his right (Rev.
B. Morgan) and the one on his left (Rev. W. Hughes).
He had heard a very favourable account of their labours
in this town. They had been his fellow-labourers, and
had laboured with him faithfully. He could call them
his sons: " as sons with the father they had served with
him In the gospel." (Loud applause.)
The CHAIRMAN here announced that they had just
been honoured with the presence of a deputation from
the Ancient Britons' Society. (Cheers.) He proposed
the health of the deputation, and prosperity to the An-
cient Britons' Society.
Mr. Wm. JnNES returned thanks on behalf of the
Ancient Britons' Society, in brief, and, we understand,
appropriate terms, in the Welsh language.
Mr. TOMLINSON proposed the health of the president,
and eulogised the public and private character of that
gentleman, hoping that he would soon cease to be a
bachelor, and have a large and happy family, and die
happy. (Great Cheers, followed by the song of " He's a
jolly good fellow.")
The CHAIRMAN briefly returned thanks, and proposed
the friends of the Cambrian Society who had honoured
us with their company this evening.
Mr. HUGHES, of Anglesea, returned thanks.
Mr. ELLIS JONES, surgeon, who said he had been con-
nected with Welsh Societies, urged an amalgamation of
the Ancient Britons' Society and the Cambrian Society,
upon the principle that " union was strength."
Mr. E. P. JONES proposed the health of the vice-
president, and in doing so praised the firmness, integrity,
and determination of character by which that gentleman
was generally distinguished. Drunk with great applause.
The Vice-PEEsIDENT returned thanks briefly, but ener-
getically.
Mr. WM. JONES, of Duke-street, proposed the health
of the treasurer, Mr. Thomas Hughes, of St. James's-
street.
The TREASURER returned thanks.
Mr, JOHN JONES proposed the healths of the surgeons
of the society—Messrs. Jones and Marsh.
Mr. MARSH returned thanks for himself and Mr. Jones.
The CRAIRMAN proposed the health of the Secretary,
and said that he was a gentleman perfectly capable of
discharging his duties. This sentiment was received with
loud cheers.

Mr. JONES, the secretary, in returning thanks, referred
to the extreme poverty which existed in various parts of
Liverpool, and the necessity which existed for supporting
the Cambrian and other societies, whose especial object it
was to put a period to the misery and wretchedness that
pervaded the land.
Mr. W. Momtts proposed the stewards and the manag-
ing committee.
During the evening several gentlemen enlivened the
company with ancient British airs on the harp, accom-
panying the vocal strains of some worthy bards, and the
evening was spent in a very pleasant and exhilarating
manner. The company separated about midnight.

CORRESPONDENCE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

Sirs,—l perceive that some facetious correspondent,
during the last few weeks, has been humorously com-
menting upon the proceedings recently (and, indeed, still)
being enacted at Birkenhead. His graphic and witty
sarcasms convey much both of hist: uction and reproof,
and will probably be read and remembered where more
sober comments would be passed over or forgotten. May
I, however, beg a corner of your journal to state that they
have not been lost, and have done some service in opening
the eyes of many in Cheshire to the madness and folly
which seems most unaccountably to have seized upon
such numbers of persons, and who have been led away by
what I consider to be a sort of land mania that forebodes
no good. During the last few months, land at Birken-
head has risen to such an unnatural price, and so many
persons of small capital have purchased land at such
exorbitant rates, that, unless all former experience is
worthless, and unless some great miracle is to be per-
formed, I fear a revulsion will take place that augurs ill
for our future prosperity and happiness. Being myself
interested, though not very Mrgely, io the welfare of
Birkenhead, I must confess that it is with grief and dis-
may that 1 find many men of small means holding land,
purchased at prices which cannot, in the nature of things,
be maintained, and which, with accumulated interest upon
it, (for interest never sleeps,) will probably be their ruin,
and will do much to retard our future and permanent
prosperity. The grand schemes which have been pro-
pounded are fitter for a wealthy corporation like yours,
than for a mere suburb or adjunct of a large town, and
with a trade which has yet to be created. As to the
dock, about which our clever solicitor is now in Parlia-
ment, I would not

" Soil its honour, nor its new brocade,"

but with the opposition of-the Liverpool Docks possessing
a surplus revenue of nearly £60,060 a-year, and with
waste and almost useless land, mere mud banks, selling
at a higher price than land in Liverpool close to many of
your docks and public thoroughfares, I cannot avoid
coming to the conclusion that many persons will be duped,
(they are already,) and before long will inevitably be
fleeced. If men would really consider in time, much evil
may yet be averted ; but they are led away by visions
which can never be realised; and if the present mad spirit
of speculation goes on, and the fever rages much longer,
the result must be a complete exhaustion and prostration,
or a premature pecuniary death. How is it that mankind
in these intellectual days so soon forget the terrible lessons
written in the bubble companies of 1836? Surely, if the
editors of the public press did their duty, they might dis-
courage much of that spirit of daring and tremendous
speculation which can only be called gambling.
1 feel convinced that there is prosperity in store for the
whole Cheshire shore of the river, and for Birkenhead in
particular, if it is allowed to go on steadily and with
moderation. I will only add, that most ridiculous stories
have gone the round of the papers about wonderful sales
of land, which have realised a fortune at a blow ; and if a
discount of 99,1 per cent. was taken from some of them,
they would be much nearer the truth.—l am, sir, your
most obedient servant,

OMICRON.

Birkenhead, March 1, 1844.

LIT RAI ,Y xTUTICE.

Israel's Ordinances Examined ; a Reply to Charlotte
Elizabeth's Letter ta the Right Rev. the Bishop of
Jerusalem. By Moses Margolioutb. of Trinity College,
Dublin. London: B. Wertheim, 13, Paternoster-row;
H. Perris and A. Newling, Liverpool • Evans and

Ducker, Chester ; W. Curry, jun., and Co., Dublin.
THE excellent and usually intelligent lady, to whom the
pamphlet before us is addressed, is well known to many
of our readers as the talented edittess of the Christian
Lady's Magazine. On a recent occasion, however, she
has gone beyond the usual duties of such a station to ad-
dress a letter to the Bishop of Jerusalem, insisting upon
the perpetuity of Israel's ordinances, and the necessity of
every converted Jew's fulfil inn both the letter and the
spirit of " the law" as delivered by Moses. In this
pamphlet she threw out, whether advisedly or not we
leave the world to say, a challenge to the church at Home
to answer her; and that challenge, on the part of the
Hebrew Christians of that church, has been taken up by
Mr. Margoliouth, in the pamphlet before us.
Oneof the chief ordinances upon whichCharlotteElizabeth
insists is that of circumcision, which she maintains ought
still to be the " outward and visible sign" of the converted
as of the unconverted adherent to ti e law of Moses. This
position is, we think, ably controverted by Mr. Margo-
liouth, who brings to bear upon it an irresistible array of
scriptural authorities, derived both from the old and new
testaments. Another ordinance insisted upon by Charlotte
Elizabeth, is that of the Jewish sabbath, which, she is of
opinion, ought to be kept up by t:3e Christian Jew along
with the Christian sabbath. Mr. Margoliouth, however,
maintains and proves that the old commemoration of the
day of rest, or of the deliverance of Egypt, is no longer
necessary ; and that the converted Jew is bound only to
keep holy the Lord's day, as acknowledged in that dis-
pensation which he has embraced in lieu of the old law.
With similar scriptural weapons the author combats the
notions of Charlotte Elizabeth, with respect to the keep-
ing, by the converted Jew, of the feast of the Passover
and other festivals of his people, maintaining that, in
Christ, all these have passed away, and that the Jew and
Gentile, who live in the faith of the Redeemer, are equal
and subject to one faith and to the same ordinances.
We can recommend this pamphlet to our readers as
one full of instruction upon the important subject which
it treats. The author has exercised great temper and
candour towards his fair opponent ; and has brought to his
task an array of scriptural facts and learning, which are
eminently calculated to throw light upon his subject. A
considerable portion of Mr. Margolionth's pamphlet is
occupied with an answer to several objections which have
been raised to statements bade in Mr. M.'s former in-
teresting work, entitled "Modern Judaism investigated."

DARING ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY.—On Saturday night
week, about half-past eight o'clock, a thief obtained ac-
cess to the premises of Mr. Turner, linen-draper, White-
chapel, by climbing to a smallllanding window at the back,
cks
drawers,
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stoomae bedroomh
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tchhe hleo entered.
fived.
were valuable articles of clothing. These he strewed about
the room, his object evidently being to find cash, in which
he was, however, disappointed, as Mr. Turner always de-
posits his money safely in the bank. The villain was dis-
turbed in his occupation by a child taking a light up stairs,
when he made a precipitate retreat, leaving behind him
one of those weapons commonly called "life-preservers."
Complaints are made that the back of these premises have
long been in a very unsafe and filthy state; and it it de-
sired that the surveyors should inspect them and cause
the owners to put them in repair.
IrmensTs.—On Friday, three inquests were held be-
fore the borough coroner. The first was on the body of
William Stevens, a child two years and ten months old,
who, whilst let alone in a room in St. Martin's-street,
came in contact with a lighted candle on the table, and
died
sso severely
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sleeftsnideannsd
onf the bodyace,thathe
in a short
of Robert Buchanan, seventeen years of age, and nephew
to Mr. Henry Cole, hatter, of 45, Blake-street. It ap-
peared from the evidence that the deceased was running
along North John-street, about a fortnight ago, and
struck against a cart which happened at the moment to
be passing through a gateway. He was knocked down
by the force of the collision, and had one of his hands
dreadfully crushed by the off wheel passing over it.
Lock-jaw sh,,rtly after set in, and terminated his suffer-
ings on Wednesday last.—The third and last inquest was
on the body of a child, eight years of age, named Catherine
Burns, who, whilst crossing Vauxhall-road, tripped and
fall, and had her abdomen dreadfully crulred by the chain-
horse of one of Mr. henry Jenkins's coal-carts placing
his leg upon her. She was immediately removed to the
Northern hospital and there died. Verdicts in accordance
with the evidence were returned in the several cases.