The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-12-24 00:00:00

TO CORRESPONDENTS,

change will still be the same, and tl:e only alte-ation in
as communications from cor-
our affairs will be that owing to the higher nominal value
of all articles the burdens of our fixed taxation will be less
led out by important reports,
, felt. If, forinstance, a person has to pay £2 at present
,e yearly taxation consequent on the

Several articles and numbei
respondents have been crc

me, Las forwarded us I as

is quota to ti

..,..... ....---- ..... ••• , rut “Ll.titl-3 relative to a ropts n proces- ' national debt, that slim is equal to a contribution of one
sion in Great Crosshall-street, on Sunday afternoon, pre- quarter of wheat. But if from an increase in the supply
ceded by a Romish ecclesiastical functionary carrying a of gold the relative value of that metal to wheat should
crucifix. Our correspondent observes truly, that what he -
saw affords a proof of what we are likely to witness by be so changed as to cause the price of wheat to rise to
allowing a foreign tottering prince to usurp our rights as 455. Bd. per quarter, then the contribution would be equal
Protestants and Englishmen. He says:—" Now, sir, permit only to seven bushels. The beneficial effects, nationally
me to tell you w:.at I heard from some of these followers of speaking, of a process of this sort in a country with a debt
the cross, tut not of Christ. I heard one clean-looking of eight hundred millions sterling can easily be esti-
. fishwoman say to some miserable-looking., misguided people, "
'And is it not better for the poor children to go there mated.
(meaning the ragzed school) than running about the streets This is certainly a tolerably plain hint to the
learning rice.' :the was surrounded, and one and all swore fundholder, of the little regard which the bullionist
at her. One respectably-dressed man, in particular, made
has for the liquidation of the debt due to him. It
use of the most foul and filth!, language, far too disgusting
to. repeat, and wound up by same:, 'He would cut his is made a source of congratulation that the nation
children's legs off if he ever knew theyis about to get rid of a portion of his £800,000,000 entered the doors of :
those b—y wretches, who were carrying all the children's ,
souls down to the lowest pit of hell;' and a girl,, ;out by paying him in depreciated gold. But what, in
fifteen years of age, wished for the opportunity of 'ripping the meantime, becomes of existing ,
them all up.' I could stay no longer, and I saw the poor old contracts and
fishwoman was obliged to beat a retreat." How long is of the mortgagee ? These parties, the Times
Protestant England to be compelled to tolerate these shatne- acknowledges, " will alone suffer" : ful proceedings.
" If a man possess a house, and finds that £llO this
We are obliged by the kind offer of " Septimus," but we can-
notyear is not worth more than £lOO last year, he can refuse
at present avail ourselves of his proposed communica-
tions.
EIR 7Ltberpool &tanbarti.

to let it unless he be paid the additional £10; but if he
have granted a lease pledging' himself not to raise the rent
for twenty-one years he has deprived himself of the power
of adjusting his demands so as to meet the alteration. In
like manner the fundholder has parted with his money
upon fixed conditions.

TUESDAY

MORNING, DEC. 24, 1650

The Chairmanship of the Birkenhead Dock In the case of the fundholder, moreover, it is to be borne
Trust, held by W. Ellice, Esq., has just been in mind, that he is in no worse circumstances than if he
LL-L.

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--- - "" —— ." "`""'"'should b Is dfi
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e ret t c:. ftv per cent. in purchasing power, so
alley, Esq., M.P., has been unani-
m ann
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xi fshoe h
Ia (ti
would i n ehdaivte,
bwould
ehtatveer
.ed to this office. Mr. Renda's engage- been reduced n visalXuell3too,
ment as engineer also terminates at the end of this for him if he had bought houses, land, or ships, or rail-
year ; and Mr. Abernethy of Aberdeen has been road shares; but that is a circumstance he must settle
chosen to succeed him. A few particulars as to the with himself."
present state of the works, and recommendations Very cool this ! But perhaps the public will, by
as to the mode of their being carried out, conveyed and by, begin to inquire what is the necessity of
in a report by the new engineer, may not be unin- adopting any currency, which, in its very nature,
teresting to our readers. being of variable intrinsic value, is con•inually pro-
Mr. Abernethy reports, first : ducing such results. Where, indeed, is the necessity
"As to the mode in which the works necessary for the that a currency should possess any intrinsic value
opening of the great Float have been carried out, and the at all?
....-__
period at which it may be rendered available for the accom-
modation of sliippinv--"
Upon tbio

Joseph B

inously elect

int he condemns in very decisive
terms the deviation from the plan of 1844, and the

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.
Sta,—Though I have not the privilege of Dr. M'Neile's
ministry or acquaintance. I felt convinced that that faithful

cious expenditure of time and money, to the neg-
lect of the more important works of the Great
Float "

servant or uospei truth was misunderstood, if not misre-
presented, in the statements which have been made in
some public papers, and echoed from one end of the king-
dom to the other. How does a plain tale, as told in his
letter of 17th to the Morning CF •

As an entrance to the

as an absurdit

It will, however, accom-
modate a very numerous class of vessels of small
tonnage; and thus far is an acquisition to the
river. As an entrance merely to the Great Float,
the money expended upon it is " wasted."
Mr. Abernethy proceeds to enquire
-'• As to the best means ()-
Entrances to the Great F

—nronicle, dissipate the
illusion ? But, it has induced me to copy out, and send
for insertion (if you can spare space), a few extracts relative
to the " Romish Confessional :" a small specimen taken
from " Theologia moralis et dogmatica revcrendi et
eruditissimi domini Petri Dens. Tomus VI. Dublin :
ex typ. : Richardi Coyne, &c. . . 1832."
A very literal translation is appended, that the most
humble reader may see for himself, and consider whether

period, wii
with du: r

1 the innit
xd to ecor

arliamentary powers,

iy and the present end future

---• mini m-414 ur was-
phemous, than what Dr.lll'Neile has so vividly pourtrayed,
and whether he does not deserve, instead of captious
olboquy, the praise of every patriot, and the gratitude of
every lover of honesty and morality.—Yours. &c.,
SIMPLEX MUNDITIIS.

He finds great fault with the arrangements of the
Morpeth and Egerton Docks which, to carry on
the works, will both have to be run dry. The
sluicing power from these docks he considers badly
arranged, and quite incapable of performing what

21st December, 1850.

[We may mention that the translator of the subjoined,
and the writer of the preceding letter, is a late Fellow
and Tutor of Oxford University. J
No. 159.—Concerning the Seal of Confession.
What is the seal of sacramental cont., scion ? Answer :
It is an obligation or debt of concealing- thfigg,

is expected froin it. By the use of every possible
dispatch he conceives that the float may be opened
in March next; hut he insists upon the whole
scheme, as originally proposed, being prosecuted.

r------, which become known from sacramental confession. commit," &c.
and the walling of the outer dock being proceeded This secret of the seal contains a mystical signification Sir George Stephen said he implicitly deferred to such
,
with at once. Mr. Rendel appears to have considered namely, that God, in this sacrament, remits sins, and authority ; but he was in a position to show that the
evidence
onifitthreaisuefltaonfdancouolfdtinloot raise, probable
this as a work which might be put off to some in- blots them out so, as if he remembers them not.
defenanats
definite period. The report also advises under Ezekiel, xviii., 22. Therefore breaking the
the
sins
saagoarililest the reverence of the sacrament with sin of presumption
Mr. away said the observations of Sir George Ste-
this head that instead of 70 feet, entrances of 95
phen were strangely at variance with the manner in
feet should be constructed to provide for the in- ge. which he had conducted the defence of the prisoners. In
No. 160.—Concerning the breaking of the Sacramental
creasing tonnage of steamers. the first place Sir Geo; ge Stephen objected to the magis-
Seal.
, trates actin,. in their judicial capacity at all in the matter,
Under the last head—respecting the formation Sin of what quality is the breaking of the sacramental on the ground that their own conduct was involved, but
of a Graving Dock for the largest class of steam seal ? Answer : It is a sin of sacrilege against the virtue now be wished them to travel out of the strict line of
ships, the report is discouraging. The formation (force) of religion ; item, a sin of unfaithfulness against duty which the statute itnposed upon them, to inquire into
of such a dock, it is stated, would cost f 41,000 ; one's neighbour, befcausea
faithfulness. secret entrusted to another a variety of matters lwing nothing to do with the case,
and during the progress of the works would mate- binds
io onof the
what
amount
ois the violation of the seal> An- but some of which might be used on the defence at the
really interrupt the working of the Morpeth Dock swer :Itis a mortal sin ;so that in it the smallness of the trial.
Mr. Case seid that m'g`tt possibly be so. If, however,
and the Woodside Basin. It is, therefore, recom- matter may not be admitted, since those things are re- Sir George Stephen wt ain a position to prove an alibi
mended to be deferred. The total cost of the vealed which are directly under the seal.
on behalf of any of the prisoners the magistrates were
works yet to he completed is stated by Mr. Aber- Can a case be
:Thereisca allowablenaot .to break
nethy at f 114,000, deducting the amount to be re- the sacramentald sgeaivdle.:l' Answer
life
.. althoughshe could not be heard.
upon it were epen ending man's or salvation (safety ),
ceived from the 'Woods and Forests,Mr. Townsend said they had a great deal more evidence
or even the destruction (ruin) of the state (common weal); to prove the identity of the prisoners.
—. nor can even the chief pontiff (the Pope) give dispensation I Sir George Stephen asked where was the distinction
THE Mornirg Herald says : in the case; so that, consequently, this secret of the seal between proving an alibi and showing that the evidence
"We have good reason to beleve that Mr. Slid has is more binding than the obligation of an oath, of a yaw, did not apply. As to what had fallen from Mr. Conway,
received instructions to subir it to Pius IX. terms of of a natural secret, &c., and that of the positive will of it was not he (Sir George), but the magistrates who had
reconciliation which it may possibly be in the power of God.
his Holiness to adopt, without altogether retreating from W placed themselves in the anomalous position in which
the therefore, ought a confessor to answer when in-
they were. He had warned them of it at the commence-
the position he has assumed, and without confessing much terrogated about a truth, which he has got knowledge of cent of the proceedings. However, on behalf of the ac-
more than overhastiness in his recent appointments. through sacramental confession alone ? Answer : He cased, he must claim the right of their defending them-
The dilemma of the government is obvious, and their ought to answer that he knows it not, and, if need be, to selves in the best way they could. He contended that
anxiety to avoid the inevitable consequences of double- confirm it by oath.
the presumption of guilt was not sustainable on the evi-
dealing, most natural and intelligible. English Pro- (Suppose) an objection :
deuce even as it stood, for he could put his hands upon
testants already know what they may expect lrom a In no case is it lawful to lie.
Cabinet openly divided in its opinion of the Papal aggres- *But, that confessor would be lying because be knows many passages and show before a jury, independent ofany witnesses be should call, that it was utterly irrecon-
Irish Roman Catholics are commenting daily the truth (the veritable fact).
Thcitable with the presumption of guilt. But there erefore, &e. [he would be doing what is in no case were a
distinct and explicit series of charges made against the
lawful or right.] Edit.
magistrates, he believed by name, and against the police
Answer.—l deny your *minor (premiss), because such a generally, and he would put it to them how the matter
confessor is interrogated as a man ; but now he does not would appear before the world when it was proved that
Such a loop-note ~, .. ._
, _ know that truth as a man, although he know it as God, as those unfortunate men were dragged out of their beds at
.' --,.--Ministers have hit saith S. Th. q. 11, art Ito 3, and that sense is of its own two o'clock in the morning, and afterwards removed in
• force included in the reply. for when be is interrogated or chains a distance of fifteen miles.
answers out of confession he is considered as a man!!! Mr. Case said he really must beg to state that Sir Geo.
Stephen was going into matter quite irrelevant, and be.
side the inquiry before the court. He could not permit
that kind of address to be continued, and in that way.
A special meeting of the Council was held
It was anything but decorous to the bench, especially
T. B. Horsfall Es yesterday, when it was borne in mind that he (Sir George) was there
, q., President, in the Chair, at which. as a mere act of courtesy. A great deal of matter had
among other matters, the following communications were been gone into quite irrelevant, and the magistrates had
read :
afforded every latitude, but such conduct could not fur-
From Messrs. Baty and Seariat, on "The Laws relating ther be permitted.
to Debtor and Creditor." Referred to a Special
Committee. Sir George Stephen said he admitted every latitude
From the Merchants' Company, Edinburgh. "Inviting had been given to him. He had no claim upon them ;
the co-operation of the Chamber towards the Repeal of but no fear of giving offence should ever deter him from
the Income-tax." defending his clients as he thought best ; and he must
From Mr. Leone Levi, on " International Commercia protest against the way in which the defendants had been
Law."
dragged out of their beds.
Mr. Case intt rpased. With regard to the complaint of Sir
Geo. Stephen about the men being taken out of their beds,
they (the magistrates) had nothing todo with it. They issued
Thy monthly meeting of the Polytechnic Society was held their warrants. Those warrants were placed in the hands
last night it-pr board morn of tpe. RTJalin_stitution,Colquitt-
of the police. who were bound to execute them, and

unmistakeable terms
missive to the Bishop

)0n the Premier's celebrated
Between the distrust

of both parties ti

Lment must be crushe

before the 4th of February next, a mode of extrication
can be devised. Such a loop-hole, it is reported--we
upon no common authority—Ministers have hit
. Mr. Sheil is entrusted with the discovery, and
already set off to make the most of it. Before pailla-
if .1( approve himself as skilful a diplomatist
as he is a brill r rhetorician, a great victory will have

repeat

ment meets, if lit

been achieved."

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,

We should really not be greatly surprised if
some such adroit mode of getting out of their pre-
sent difficulty should be proposed by ministers in
the forthcoming session. But will the country
be satisfied with such a poor reparation for the
gross insult which it has received ? We doubt it
much. Whatever a venal and Whig-ridden parlia-
ment may choose to submit to for the sake of

retaining office and patronage, the constituencies,
depend upon it, are in thorough earnest respecting
this matter.

POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY

The con

that a gre
of ti

It change is about to

take place in the valu

sent, have adoptell'a

y torcing
Such

Immo], on the part of his brother, Mr.
e Horner, a proposed improved action for a floating bell
a. Mr. Horner explained the principles of the invention.
The object of it was to produce sound from the bell by the mo-
tion of the water, at times when there was only a small ripple.
After Mr. Horner had explained the principles of the pro-
posed improvement, some discussion took place upon it.

do it in such a manner as to prevent any breaciiofthe
peace. It was not, however, for those who were guilty of
such disgraceful conduct as took place at Birkenhead, to
complain of the conduct of others. They were little in-
clined to show mercy themselves, and how could they
expect it.
Sir George Stephen.--That t '-t -

a~GI 11 1011.
NH R explained how the motive power was brought to heal
Several members expressed an opinion that in calm we
the proposed improvement would be found impracticable,
111, Plowman chnix&ri .ho. •

is just .
_
try. You are assuming their guilt.
Mr. Conway argued that if Sir George Stephen called

lie point we have to

on the water to cause the hammer in the proposed improve-
ment to strike the bell.
Mr. RAYNER showed that he was out the other night, when
there was not the rise of one-eighth of an inch on the water.
There could not be any ripple if there was no wind.
Mr. GRA NTIIA m, although admiring the ingenuity displayed
y Mr. Horner in his invention, was strongly of opinion that it

any witnesses, or if he appeared at all, it ought to be
understood that it was not as a matter of right, but as a
matter of courtesy only. If he could show that the
prisoners were not guilty, he might do so upon the evi-
dence already given, but he had no right to call witnesses
to go into a full investigation of all the circumstances
of the matter. That was a question which ought to be
reserved for another place; but if he wished to prove an
alibi he was at liberty to do so. His learned friend told
them no prima facie case had been made only, but until
he succeeded in shaking the evidence already given, he
(Mr. Conway) should contend that a sufficient case had
been made out for committal.

could not be practically carried out. He did not think that
a floating bell beacon, depending solely for its action upon the
motion of the water, would ever be found to act.

Some further disCussion having taken placellpon the sub-
ject, the thanks of the meeting were voted to Mr. Horner for
his communication.

Mr. IIoaNER then proceeded to explain his proposed plans
for the improvement of the town. lie commenced by observ-
ing that it was remarkable that in Liverpool there was not
what could be called a real thoroughfare. All our public
streets were shut up, as it were, at each end. In illustration of
this he referred to Lord-street, which at the top was obstructed
by St. George's Church standing in the way of its continuance;
South Castle-street shut by the Custom-house; Bold-street by
St. Luke's Church ; St. Anne's-street by St. Anne's Church;
and many other similar instances. He contrasted these ar-

Mr. Case said with regard to any evidence as to an alibi,
the magistrates were ready to hear it.
Mr. Conway said it should be clearly understood that
it was a matter of grace, and not as a matter of right.
Mr. Case said it must be distinctly understood that the
evidence did not go beyond that. To that length they
were willing to go, and, as Mr. Conway properly remarked,
that must be considered as an act of grace.
Sir George Stephen said he had leaders in the matter
whom he should like to consult ; but with regard to him-
self, he would disdain appearing there merely for the pur-
pose of going into part of his defence, without being per-
mitted to go into the whole of it, As, however, Mr.
Sergeant Wilkins and Mr. Aspinall were with him, per-
haps the bench would adjourn until the morrow, to allow
him to decide as to how he should act.
Mr. Case said they had already adjourned from Friday
to Monday, much against his opinion. and he now thought
the magistrates would be against further adjournment.
Sir George Stephen said he wished it to be adjourned
over the week. He supposed the magistrates would com-
mit to the assizes.

rang,ements with those of London, where the public thorough-
fares were not so obstructed. In London the public buildings
were set back, so as not to obstruct the thoroughfares. Mr.
Horner was proceeding with a description of his plan when our
reporter left.

SUDDEN DEATH.—As police sergeant Marshall was on
duty in Ford-street, at an early hour yesterday morning,
he observed a female lying with her head in the channel,
and her legs upon the steps of a house. Assistance was
called, but the unfortunate woman was no more. Her
name was Jane Macintyre: she lodged in a court running
from the street in which she was found.

FATAL. ACCIDENT AT THE CROWN-STREET TERMS-
NUS.—On Saturday a labourer named Samuel Clarke was
in the act of attaching a ballast truck in motion to one of
four other waggons which were stationary, when the hook
caught him and he was jammed between it and the draw
bars or buffers of the other waggons. The poor fellow
was immediately carried to the infirmary, where he expired
in the course of the day from some internal injury.
DEATII FROM BURNlNG.—Catherine Lee, a girl thir-
teen years of age, who resided with her parents in No. 6
court, Scotland-road, died on Saturday in the infirmary,
where she had lain since Saturday, the 7th instant, on
which day her clothes were ignited as she passed near the
fire. Although the flames were speedily extinguished,
and the child was able to walk to the infirmary, her inju-
ries proved to be so serious as to cause dea'h.
MONSTER GAME PIE.—Mr. George Latham, of the
Adelphi Shades, has just completed—we might say
built—an ornamental Yorkshire pie, the weight of which
is nearly 200 lbs. The exterior structure took two indi-
viduals to " raise." It is beautifully decorated with
festoons in paste-work, and on each side are emblazoned
the royal initials and the arms of our Queen. It will be,
we learn, on view to-day, the " rearing" being fixed for
this evening.

Mr. Kent said that question had better be decided
when the case was closed.

Sir George Stephen-said he should take his stand upon
his right to go into the whole of the defence.
Mr. Hall said Sir George would perfectly understand
that the magistrates were willing to hear evidence of au
alibi with regard to any of the prisoners.
Sir George Stephen declined to going into part of his
defence except he was permitted to go fully into it, re-
peated how he intended to clear the prisoners of this
charge, as before stated, and concluded by observing that
he would withdraw from the case if he was to leave the
question affecting the magistrates untouched.
Mr. Conway said, it must be distinctly understood that
Sir George Stephen had had ample opportunity of shaking
the testimony of the witnesses for the prosecution, if he
chose to do so.

Sir George Stephen—l decline taking any further part
in the matter.

The evidence was then proceeded with.
Mr. John Jones, book-keeper, of Cleveland-street,
Birkenhead. on the 27th of November, was at the Town-
hall. First went there between twelve and one o'clock.
First went into the magistrates-clerks' room. From that
room there is a passage into the Town-hall itself. Oppo.
site to that room there is the office of the Registrar : both
windows look into Hamilton-square. The witness stated
that most of the magistrates. and a number of other
gentlemen, were present. The magistrates were arrang-
ing for the meeting. The magistrates were told that the
Rev. Mr. Browne and Mr. Bretherton were in the Court-
room. They were sent for into the room, and some
observations were made respecting a letter written by the
Priest to Mr. Jackson, and which Sir Edward Cust corn.
plained of, as reflecting on the magistrates. After some
other conversation, either Mr. Browne or Mr. Bretherton
asked whether it was intended to confine the meeting to

MR. SUDLOW'S LECTURE, LAST NIGHT.—The fourth
lecture on the " Musical Services of the Church of Eng-
land" was delivered by Mr. Sudlow, yesterday evening,
at
the Philharmonic-ball. It was not very numerously at-
tended ; and, although the orchestra gave full effect to
the music introduc d, we cannot say that the lecture was
received with any great amount of enthusiasm. Mr. Sud-
low seems to place rather too much reliance on the effect
of ecclesiastical music, and to censure too harshly the
mode of conducting the public services of the church
adopted by some of the most talented and estimable cler-
gymen connected with the establishment. The lecturer
should remember that acceptable worship Is not confined
to those possessed of a cultivated musical taste.

Dec. 24, ISSI,

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

ratepayers. The answer was that the meeting would be CHRISTMAS.
confined to ratepayers, and the notice calling the meeting It is inherent in Englishmen to remember Christmas.
so confined it. Sir Elward Cust then stated that he had As Dickens says, "It cometh but once a year;" and
been requested to take the chair. Mr. Browne said it hence we lay aside our cares and our schemes of
honest
was usual for a public meeting to elect its own chair- industry, or roguery, "as the case may be," and devote
man. Several-parties were then talking at once on the ourselves to the task of making ourselves, and those
subject, but in the end I understood Mr. Browne to about us, comfortable. Myriads of innocent geese and
state he should waive any objection he had to Sir Edward turkeys are sacrificed to feed our peculiarly sharp appe-
Cust taking the chair. Mr. Bretherton then asked Sir tites at this season. Myriads are fed for the express pur-
Edward Cust to allow him to see the requisition calling pose. Prize oxen get preternaturally fat, as if deterimined
the meeting. Sir Edward declined, stating that he would to be killed at Christmas. The result of this in our own
produce it at the meeting. Mr. Bretherton then left the town was that, on Saturday last, our markets were sup-
room. I stood in the door-way, and made way for him plied in terrific quantity ; and the quality of the viands
to pass me. He crossed the passage, and went inside the displayed was very first-rate.
doorway of the Registrar's Office. I then turned my We cannot omit noticing as great a numberas our space
face towards the Clerks' to the Magistrates Office. 1 will allow. Mr. Tomlinson had an extraordinary collection
then saw a move made towards the Court. Several par- of animals, having slaughtered no less than 19 carcases
ties went into the Court, and I went with them. I did of beef-18 of which were Scotch fed. They were prime
not see Mr. Bretherton until after I saw him in the Re- and thick in the flank. One fed by himself, weighing 16
gistrar's Office until about seven to ten minutes had score to the quarter, was very much admired; as also
elapsed, and the meeting was adjourned. None of the were some large Scotch Cheviot sheep, fed at Dumfries ;
windows of the office were broken when I left the clerks' and some Irish, from the farm of the celebrated A.
room. When the meeting was adjourned, Mr. Brother- Pollock, Esq.—of which no less than 41 were slaughtered
ton, followed by a dozen or more of his friends, entered for this occasion. One of the monster carcases of mat'.
the Town-hall by the police-office door. The attack ton was fed by Sir Richard Bulkeley, of Baron Hill.
upon the Town-hall had been made in the meantime. There were five milk-fattened calves, and three house-
Mr. Bretherton left the office of the magistrates' clerks' fed lambs—one of the former was of great size, and
room about a minute or so before me. About three to beautifully white in the flesh. The pigs, nine in number,
five minutes after I had left the clerks' office, I heard the were small, but very fine. The shop was gaily decorated
smashing of the windows. Immediately after the attack, with ribbons, bearing the various names of feeders ; and
the police-officer Grimley was brought in, half dead, the meat was interspersed with laurels of Misletoe, and
through the court, and several other officers were pushed the shop was surmounted by a large stuffed lion, a large
in at the police-office door with broken heads. The transparency, and numerous bullock? heads highly orna-
magistrates, seeing a breach of the peace was inevitable, mented.—The shop of Mr. Dentith, which was illumi-
immediately adjourned the meeting. The door of the nated in gas—forming a star and the Royal initials—was
Registrar's Office, through which Mr. Bretherton entered, most ponderously supplied, and very attractive from the
was the inner one, so that there would be the counter excellence of quality shown. There were twenty-six as
between that door and the window. well formed four-year-old sheep as our highest feeders
It was here suggested by Mr. Conway that, as Sir Geo. could wish to produce, The beef was beautifully ruddy
Stephen had withdrawn from the case, probably the in the lean, delicate in fat, and though large, was not fed
prisoners would be desirous of cross-examining tho wit- to that extravagant degree that renders it comparatively
nesses. unprofitable to housekeepers. A four-year-old heifhr was
Sir George Stephen said it was perfectly competent for a very choice animal, very clean and thick, and therewere
the prisoners to repudiate him as their counsel; but if some dozen others so excellent that scarce a difference
they acted under his advice they would not ask a single was observable. There were here, too, several very beau-
question. But, though taking no f,rther part in the tiful house-fed lambs, and a pig fed by Mr. Lowndes, of
enquiry, he might be allowed to state the only reason - West Derby, considered to be one of the best in the mar-
why Mr. Bretherton was not present. It was at his (Sir ket. Mr. Meadows had a very splendid ox, bred and fed
George Stephen's) request that he was absent that day, by Robert Twentyman, Esq., of Hawksdale-hall, Dalston-,
in order that he might occupy himself in collecting evi- near Carlisle : it was greatly admired by the trade. Mr.
dence for the defence, or else he certainly would have -Pletcher showed a prize Durham ox, fed in Cambridge-
been present. shire, of extraordinary size, and which was viewed with
John Grimiey recalled. He stated that he had identi- extraordinary interest by some, from having been shown
fled Smith, Fitzsimmons, Haggerty, and Brown. Saw at Birmingham, last week, in competition with onereared
Smith after the first row and before the second. He was by Prince Albert. Thos. Lowthian exhibited also a fine
in the road opposite the county court. Did not see that house lamb, and a Scotch bullock, only four years old,
he had any arms at the time. Saw him again at the weighing 17 score per quarter, some prime sheep from
second row, saw him strike police-constable 164. Inspec- Dalhousie Castle, Midlothian, together with a Cumber-
tor Birnie, and police-constable Kelly. He struck them land pig and calf, very fat, The stall front was orna-
with a stick. Was within a few yards of Kelly when he mented with a stag's'head, and also with a pair of magni-
struck him. This was near the magistrates private ficent spiral horns belonging to an unknown animal, shot
entrance, between the pillars and the low wall. Kelly in Afritta, and which are to be sent to the industrial ex-
was the first person I saw him strike. Next I saw him hibition of next year.
strike Wilson with a stick twice. Next saw him strike The average number of pigs was quite• equal to past
Inspector Birnie. That was between Market-street and years, and, with few exceptions, they were- not so large.
the corner of the police-office, by the door. Did not see At Mr. Cowley's stall there was one that could not have
him after that until he was in the bridewell whilst I was been under thirty-five to forty score weight. It was fed laying there. I recognized him at once. by Mr. H. Alinson, of Little Wootton. Towards Satur-
Jonathan Cartmel, police-constable of Birkenhead day the supply of poultry became very extensive, but
police, recollects 27th November. Was stationed at the there was much of secondary quality. MT. Francis
door of the Police-office. Was there at half-past nine in Waters seemed to take the lead. His shop, decorated
the morning, and then went inside until about half-past with emblems in gas, &c., was profusely filled, not only
eleven. When there, there was a disturbance, and I with excellent English and Irish poultry, but with all the
' went out. It was soon suppressed, and I went inside rareties and dainties of the business.—a large number of
again. Was in the passage at the Police-office door about American Turkeys, American partridges, and canvas-
twenty minutes before one. Mr. Bretherton then came backed ducks, which were received per steamer on Satur-
br, Leo.llSTifsDiOr
sNhoVoßfNvvehfeAstßfKroEmT.t—heYenseeigehebnoeuvring
in, and there was a crush after him. We tried to keep day ; they were packed in ice during the passage. There
the crowd out, and three or four policemen went out be- were here some IsTorfolk Turkeys 16 lb. weight. The
e rosr plirocoligasye isasuttitus
barely
The stelareFosrloevive,lt
cosa_nci
fore me. I got a knock from some person whom I don't Surrey capons were very large, as also were the geese.
ties,W eb
currency
cua s ems , 1 offers. per qr. lowerrowstr tro large SUPPIi" at!
know. I then got into Hamilton-street, near Mr. Tyler's Game appeared very plentiful. Glendenin'i shop was
stohme
shop, and a person with a cast-iron rail, spiked at the also very abundantly supplied, and every thing was-good. end, poked at me several times, and I parried it off. He The centre avenue of the market was hung with fliger and market. Barley of fine quality unaltered. Inferior litt'i
then stepped back, and fell down, and the prisoner Hag- many of the stalls groaned under the weight of fruit inquired for. Beans anchl'eas moved off slowly at barely former
garty came up, and took the iron railing out of his hand. piled upon them. Mr. George Taylor exhibited terms. Arrivals of Oats. fully equal to the aemand. Dealers
He made a blow at me. I slipped on one side, and the the greatest novelties—mushrooms, new potatoes, Bsc. • Idwatitigoll sparingly, but torn supports late rates. Floes
blow e ger.
blow missed me. He again poked at me. I parried it The prices on the whole were moderate—Beef ruled at English? White V'lleat Marks and French the turn agains4t4,:. L 42,, off with my stick, and it went through the sleeve of my from 41d. to 7d. , prize prime cuts, 6d. to Bd. e mutton, „ Red „
coat, tearing also my shirt, and made my arm black, but sd. to 7d., veal, '6d. to Bth; lamb, per fore qr., £l-: hind,
did not break the skin, near the left shoulder. He then 10s. ; geese, good, 3s. sd. to 55., 6s. and 7s. for very large; ARRIVALS.
Q
left me, and went after M'Cullam. Struck twice at him, hares, 2s. 6d. to 3s. There was a fine supply of fish. The English Wheatrs.
but did not hit him. M'Cullam was running into the sales in every line have been excellent. St. James's, Gill- ~ Barley
Police-office. The witness identified Haggarty amongst street, and St. Martin's Markets were in like joyous „ Oats .
the prisoners. Christmas trio, and from both we have the same report of „ Malt . „
Flour
John Jones, police-constable No. 30 of Birkenhead the unparalleled display of superior meat. s
force.—Was on duty during the disturbance about half- All the leading shops in town have entered the " lists." „
Peas Bean
past twelve or a quarter before one o'clock. The first 11 Mr. Nation, of Commutation-row had some most splen-
noticed was Mr. Bretherton coming in at the police-office did cattle, selected with his own unerring judgment, and
door with two books in hand which he held above his some fine sheep, weighing 140 tbs. each. Tilburn and Co:,.
head. He said, " Follow me." The prisoner Haggarty , Richmond-street, had an ox or the Durham breed, from SECOND REPORT. r
was immediately behind him, and he made a rush. We Mr. Thomas Fullard, of Thornley Abbey, Cambridge- T.otwoaerflesc:hel close the market had a less firm appearance,
attempted to stop him. There was a crowd of two or shire—one of the best exhibited. It was very thick, a
tmlo,for both English
eaesaan
declinet,of is.
'ltloea2ts.. w - adeBFlour dif"
pero clor. was
three hundred behind Haggarty, armed w'th sticks, iron large in the lean, and peculiarly'. small in the bone. The ficult of sale, at 40s. per sack. French 325. to 34sm. Fine Idaltil
bars, and so on. The crowd made a general rush at the estates of the Marquis of Waterford supplied a number Barley unaltered. Inferior sorts offered at a decline of 11. P:11
police-office door when Mr. Bretherton said " come on."' of fine sheep. Mr. Revell, of Richmond-row, who, I qv- Beans and Peas were also Is. per qr. lower. Good ire
Haggerty struck at Fenlon three or four times, and then, w'-ile he has at all times reason to be proud of his meat, Oats supported former prices, but met a slow sale.
at last, struck him on the face with his fist. I saw Griffin presented a display on which the best judges will look
there. He struck Ambrose, Evans, and Kerridge—all with the most lively satisfaction. There was a fine show
police-officers. He had a weapon in his hand, but I could of the celebrated Southdown mutton, and numerous legs
not see what it was, the stones were coming so thickly, of the prime Leicestershire sheep, killed "in the pride of
He struck as hard as he could. I knew him before. He i grease." The beef is such as, cannot fail to win the
had a struggle with these policemen, one after the other, heart of every genuine John Bull. The shop of Mr.
as they came out. Was only seven or eight yards from Johnson had an extraordinary stock of excellent game,
him. Have known him these three years. geese, turkeys, venison, &c. Above the shop was a liv-
Henry Gunning, 7-Birkenhead police, was on duty at ing deer, which arrested the attention of every passer.
the Town-hall on the 27th November. Was inside and BIRKENHEAD MARKET.—We cannot but admit that
about the building. About half-past eleven went to- the efforts of our neighbours over the water, to provide
the Bridewell. On my return saw the crowd rushing on Christmas cheer, and herald its . entry with due pomp,
the Liverpool police. At the second disturbance saw Mr. have comparatively exceeded our own. An enthusiasm
Bretherton come into the Town-hall, and immediately seldom observable has existed. The market is itself a
afterwards there was a great crush. Haggerty was one of beautiful building ; but its effect was greatly heightened
the first after Mr. Bretherton. He was endeavouring to by carrying illuminated arches from pillar to pillar across
crush to get in. Several of our men were in the passage the centre avenue, and also forming a kind of triumphal
trying to keep them back. r got out, and saw Griffin , canopy over each of the fountains; which were continually
fighting with Kerridge. He was strieing with a stick, or 1 sending up their pliant waters.
some weapon. llkve known him about four years. Saw " The dazzling light appeared to blaze
him next when he-was taken be:warrant. From crystal showers in changeful rays."
Francis Kcrridge, 41 Birkenhead police, stated that Indeed the scene was one of magical effect. All the prin-
cipal shops were illuminated with gas, representing stars,
when the second disturbance took place he was-at the
letters, &c , &e. The display of thesewas one apparel_
of the magistrates' entrance to the Town-hall, when
leled in that market. Mr. Pollard had a magnificent ox
he saw a police-officer knocked down. Witness went to
fedrelative of the at ThornleyA )bey. In
his assistance. Griffin was the first man who met me. by a
ssame name,
iheY. •
the recent Smithfield
._ show it was placednext prize
He made an attack upon me with a cudgel he had in his
ox bred by Prince Albert—its weight was about seventeen
hand, about eighteen inches long—about twice as long as
There excellent sheep,
score to the quarter. were some
my day stick. He struck me on the shoulder. The stick
and a beautiful Berkshire pig. The ox was only three
had something on the end of it, either iron or lead—
y a bright substance. He struck me three different times. years and eight months old. Mr. Knott had a prodigious
stock, prime in quality. &remarkably fat cow was much
Afterwards saw him strike Fenton with the stick. Had
admired ; there were also some excellent sheep from
seen Griffin about a month before that day.
Messrs. Littledale and Torr's, at Eastham. Mr. Heath-
Mr. Case asked whether the prisoners had anything to
cock had a large display, amongst which was a thick-sided
Heath-
say ? They had had counael employed until that morn- Hereford ing, but they might either leave their defence to him or
classed as splendid.beast.
_ grey-faced Shropshire sheep were
Mr. Pover had one of the best shows
say what they liked.
for variety and lit b f
y— ee , mutton, and.
veal. Two
Sir George Stephen—(addressing the prisoners)—my . fed Mr. quality--beef,
pigsby Vessey at orton were objects of great
advice to you is to hold your tongues.
The prisoners adopted the advice.
attraction and admiration, as also was his general supply.
After some discussion, as to whether the prisoners
In other articles the market was good, and a fair business
should be committed to the assizes or sessions, Sir G. has been done at prices similar to those obtained in
Stephen urging their cammitment to the former, te Liverpool.
magistrates retired, and,. after a consultation of about -
half-an-hour, returned and stated that they had deter-
mined to commit them to the assizes, but bail would be
taken for Brown, himself in £2OO, and two sureties in
£loWeach ; Feehan, ine4loo, and two of £3O each ; and
for the others in £5O, and two of £25 each.

Sir George Stephen said an application would be made
to the judges to reduce the bail.

The court then adjourned to this day, for the purpose
of reading over the depositions and signing the commit-
ments.

COMMERCIAL AND. MONETARY REPORT.
Monday Night.
Prices of shares have been. generally fully maintained.
during the week, and there has been daily an increasing
business, with, in some instances, a considerable advanca
in price. The public appear still inclined to buy both for
investment and speculation,. founded on the improving
traffics End the further improvement likely to result from
next year's exhibition. There has been a great move•in
French shares also, and large purchases have been made
of these. All our local stocks are in good demand, espe-
cially Fire and Life Insurance shares at 5 prem. for the
old shares, and Bank of; Liverpool at 19. The market
closes this evening, after an immense business, at the,best
prices of the week. The quotations of the day are :
Caledonians, 111 II.; Chester and Holyhead, 14k ; Ken-
dal Junction, Sk ; Leeds stock, 594 ; Do. fifths, 616/3;
Do. fifths dis. ; Lancaster and Carlisle
thirds, 6k prem. ; London stock, 127 4 ; Do. new quar-
ters, 44 4 4 -a: i.Prem.; Do. fifths, 54 prem. Do. C
quarters 21 prem. ; South Western stock, 794; Sheffield,
274 8; Do. pref. 101; Crosby and Southport, 4 dis.;
Midland stock, 491 I Do. halves, 184 13/974 8/9 4 I
dis.; Newcastle and Carlisle, 90; North British pref. 54 ;
North Staffords, 71 dis. ; Dover stock, 234 4: c. ; York
and Bervrick unpaid-up pref., 3 3/9 dis. ; North Midlands,
231; Belfast and Ballymena, 30 ; Newry and Warren-
point, .5; Dutch Rhenish, 44 dis.; Liverpool and London
Fire and Life, 5 prem.

PROJECTED STRIKE OF THE ENGINEERS ON
THE LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAIL
WAY.
The union of working men for the purpose of resisting
the arbitrary and selfish conduct of masters, is perfectly
justifiable, and is sanctioned by law. But there is a
boundary beyond which such union eannot be carried
without infringing upon the liberties of Englishmen. It
cannot, for exanaple, be allowed that well-paid servants
should be allowed to dictate to their• employers the terms
upon which they are to be engaged ;: and still less is such
a course to be tolerated when the parties so encroaching
have it in their power to stop the most important postal
communications of the country, Such a proceeding,
however, is now meditated by the enginemen of the Lon-
don and North Western Railway.: These ill-advised men
presume to dictate to their employers.
" Ist. That the Three Months' ►system be abolished
altogether.
" 2nd. That all those men that have signed the Three
Months' Notice, their signatures shall be erred, and
they be placed in the station they were in before signing
the Three Months' Notice.
" 3rd. That no Engineman shall be enforced to take
any bttt his own Fireman, except in case of emergency,
this being co►.tinually enforced, to the inconvenience of
the Enginemen.
" That those men who have been reduced for
ob;ecting to sign the Three Months, be reinstated in.
their former positions."'
Such conditions are manifestly absurd. They hate
been met far more than half way by the Directors ; and,
when we state that the wages of the engine-drivers on the
line are seven shillings per day, it will be admitted that
men so well paid ought to pause before provoking a col-
lision, which may be most injurious to them. Seven
shillings per day is not picked up in many employments,
even by men of more talent than is required to drive a
locomotive ; and the parties now. kicking up their heels
are much mistaken if they imagine that they are indis-
pensible. A score or two of thorn could be supplied at a
very short notice, and it is very questionable whether
their conduct, if persisted in, will not render them liable
to a criminal prosecution.

The market for pain has maintained its late character
for dallness. The advices per the Europa.gave it yester-
day a degree of firmness greater than it could previously
boast, 7,000 barrels of Flour having been sold at full
prices. _ _

The Cotton Market on Saturday, and to-day were
steady, without any change. On each day 7,000 bags
were sold, Tke following remarks from the circular of
Messrs. Hollinshead, Tetley and Co, of Friday last, are
entitled to consideration :

A vein of rich lead ore, about a foot in thickness, has
been discovered in the workings of Shincliffe Colliery,
near Durham.

" The trade purchased rather more freely at the close ()Nast
week than fora long time past, and their operations have-been
considerably increased during the present week, more particu-
larly on Tuesday and Wednesday, en each of which days they
took about 9,000 bales. This revival in the demand cannot be
attributed to any change in the accounts recently received
from the United States, as the crop estimates remain much
the same ; but it is partly owing:to the great reduction which
has taken place in the inland stock, as is evident by a review
of the purchases made by slx.:uners during the last twenty
weeks—in only four of which did they take anything in excess
of the consumption, in four about the consumption, whilst in
twelve weeks their purchases were considerably- below an ave-
rage rate. To this, and the great revival which has taken
place in the demand for manufactures in Manchester, must we
attribute the activity which has prevailed in our cotton market
this week. Spinners have purchased 50,700 bales, speculators
13,680, and for export 2.280 bales have been taken. Holders
have metan a the
middlingd em an dgfuraelei
tl
but
ie isn alone American
large as the business has been the advance in prices is incon-
siderable, and does not exceed if to 3-16 per lb. '
e
numbers for
being
ra description,t
her scarisl ow
;i mid-
dling
We quote 445. to 455. as the price of mixed .
f. b., say 445. cash, 455. open
storekeepers' warrants o.
time. Bars in Wales firm, at £4 15s.
Scotch Pig Iran has been little dealt in here this week.
lar published on Saturday say,,:.
d t d 25th January, 321 ves-
sels,"Since our Annua - 1 Circular, a e
wood-laden, have arrived from
189,046 tons resister? 117
from Quebec, 88 from St.
British North America, viz.,
from other ports;
Messrs. Mackay, timber merchants, in their able circu-
fbrroimsk
the
gl aytons, arrived. The import since
still haws a deficiency of 29,623 tons register
February last . s
d with the previous year, and the presumption
when compare
is t at ,the stock of Square Timber, on the Ist of February,
year,John ,
315T78. B.
vessels,,
1851 h, will fall short of last year 500,000 or 600,000 feet. Con-
sequently there has been an increased enquiry, more partici/•
larly for Quebeo goads. The demand hail)
21 ,
through-
out the seasona,nadnldl6cBar6:39oes have been placed from
with scarcely an exception, at satisfactory rates, thereby clear-
ing importers of that expensive system of storing their cargoes
I,r long prices which in the end are seldom everrealized. The
advance in Quebec Pine since the spring of the year may be
quoted at 2d. to 3d. per foot ; St. John Pine, td. to Id. per
foot, as in quality; Deals and Planks much the same prim
and other articles as under their respective heads,,

LONDON, MONDAY N1G111.4
MOIL
THE THREATENED STRIKE ON THE NORTH-W—
-RAILWAY.
bout
The Globe and Standard announce that up to the , going to press the threatened strike had not taken place, that the line was working with its usual regularity, The
_.,0,1
states that it is not able to ascribe the suspension of this ',,,,;
indiscreet step to an abandonment of the original resclutt;"o
on the contrary; it is apprehended that the strike 110 hair, postponed merely to afford the men time to wait on the c
tile
man, Mr. Glynn, with a view to induce him to concede tc'fbe
terms demanded, or at all events to refer the subject too 4
board for revision. From the unreasonable and dictsdijj
terms which th
en men see moo nforce there is little likeloT,
of the required ference ng conceded, and it is on tl7.
grounds the Globe's apprehensions of the probability of at tbc
mediate strike rest; at the same time it is glad to inforrn
of
public that the directors have made the most valuable tis
tei
the period, short as it has been, which intervened since
er•
became apprised of these Troceedings on the
part of their 5.4
vents. The most efficient means have been adopted to tu17,4
the places of the retiring engine men, and the traffic Will trot
any way be obstructed or delayed whatever may take Pla''

On dit Major-General Sir Walter Gilbert, Mr. Jac Mathes°
M.P., and Mr. Richard Tufton are to be created iyaronets•
gas
„t
PARIS, SUNDAY EVENING.—Fives were down today -- No news of interest.
to HAVRE, SATURDAT.—Cotton market quiet. Present 0
is 4%000 bales. Arrivals; 5700 bales from New Orleans 8
1590 from Charleston.
lONI AN ISLANDS.—The Lord High Commissioner was o,c;
pelled to prorague the Rouse of Representatives-in order,:,
prevent the adoption of a seditious decree, signed bbovelel'o,
members; professing their attachment to the Greek
ment, and, the desire of the Ponian Islands to recover the
dependence and to be united ta'Greece.

6122
10787
10765
6085

3736 scks

Irish Oats;
„ Malt.
„ F:our

Foreign

5447 quat:iers
100 „
120

Qrg.
. 19,3°1
" 517°
•• • 3534

LONDON PRODUCE MARKET—YEsrEaDAY.
SUGAR—Refined little doing; brown lump, 50s. Cor'r7s.
Market firm, and demand good ;.:native Ceylon, 565. Od. to Jo
per cwt. TEA—Sales small, and previous rates with difficli
at
supported for common black. COTTON—In fair demand .
stiffer rates. IRON—Market firm ;.Scotch pig, 435. 6d• t° the
TALLOW—Little disposition to operate; fine new Y.C. 00
spot, 375.

LONDON TALLOW MARKET.—YESTERDAY. 00
The market remains quiet. SeHers of New Fine Y.C. Sginsg
the spot. The stock now in hand is 55,040 casks, er,rse
48,503, in the corresponding week last year, tieing an lactated
of 6,534 casks. The deliveries daring the past week arno3, 219
to 2;456 casks, against 2,237 last year, being an increase °`
casks..

SMITHFIELD CATTLE MARKET.—YESTERDAY' ear,
The supplies are small considering the season of the Itto
but quite equal to the dem: ncl.. Trade dull, and prices no,
as on. Friday last.—Arrivals : Beasts, 996 ; sheep and label),
9110 ; calves, 115; pigs. 280; Holland beasts, 212; ditto sd to
1930.;.Scotch beasts, 100 ; beef 2s 44 to 4s ; mutton 3s .4
4s 4414-veal 2s 10d to 3s 4d ; pork 2s 10d to 3s.

GLASGOW CORN MARKET.—YESTERDAY.
At to-day's market no improvement has taken place .
trade, and very little doing.

LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. 1.
CONSTANTINOPLE, 11TH —The Royal William, of 17:tfia
from Cardiff to Galatz, was totally lost at the mouth o
Danube Nov. 20th. Crew.saved.

Miss Bronte, authoress of " Jane Eyre," &c., hag bee°
on a visit to Miss Martineau, at Ambleside.
CHANGE ENVELOPE. —An envelope for reture,,A,
change to customers over the counter has been introdunj
0% the front, stamped in colour, is a circular garter a"of
buckle, bearing in white emboseed letters the addre!ib,
the firm, the interior shewing their designation porn ;.0,
indicative of their wares : on the flap forming their.
-terse are the Queen's arms and tho Registration Inar•reci
SPORT FOR CHRISTMAS !—Mr. Colles has just recalret
afresh supply of his celebrated magical dancing
ad of
with numerous other ingenious-contrivances, for eh:, of
to the hilarity of the Christmas fireside. A unie"—io6
amusing tricks and deceptions, with the mode of ‘1.50
them, may be learned in a few minutes, which cantle' re.
of exciting astonishment and delight. We have sr°hese
peatedly spoken in terms of the highest praise of fer to
novel articles, that we need now, do no more than rend
Mr. Colles's advertisement in, this day's Standard ;
art,
we assure our readers that one visit paid to his
ments, in Bold'-street, will induce a second and !toting
as the oftener his illusions are seen, the more caP"'
they become._
t
MASONIC KNIGHTS-TEMPLAR,--The Lieu.,
Supreme Grand Master of the Ro" 1, Exalted, ite":!..,10%

_oyal,
and Military Order of Masonic Knights- TemPial 41 s'
granted a Charter of Constitution"to °Open ariti„• 5,11
chanter and and conclave of this order at Liverpool, Ire—tiott
day, the bth instant, was appointed for its Concentra the
and openimg, with all the becominc, solemnities. at
,ect
Adelphi Hotel, Ramlagh-place. The members presen`u.)
themselves at the hour appointed, (twelve o'clockst of
and, invitations havity, been tic ce ted by nianY, 10 of
was most brilliant and, distinguished. The Grand Officers of the having
neighbouring counties, an" ge
the Grand and Loyal Conclave in London the asser.n-siipd
solemn ceremonies of consecration, installation of ea..;
and also of admitting new members' into the order, 07a..
pied the greater portion of the day, and on their ter:cor
tion,a sumptuous banquet was served up. This I a the
ment of the " Ancient and Royal Order is fonn4e"fo the
low of God, benevolence to Mankind, and. charttYmartyr.
poor and distressed :" it is called after thn,onse-
"'Jacques de Noisy," and, being thus opened to,"inet
crated under such auspices, and by such influentialer.o.--,
bers of the order, it bids fair to .. go 0, and prOgP
From a Correspondent.
impressiv_rece

WRITING CLASS FOR JUVENILES.-It will be seen that
during the Christmas holidays Messrs. Thompson and
Son have opened a class for teaching their excellent
system of writing.
On Wednesday evening last a meeting was held at the
Town-hall, Preseot, when the Rev. J. M. Bellew was
presente i with ti handsome purse, containing £63 15s. 4d.,
contributed by 209 subscribers, as a testimony of the esti-
mation in which tl.ey held his public ministrations as
curate of the parish church of Prescot.

CHU ICH DZISSICrtARY Sociir7.--2Last week Mr. W.
T, Th ,mpson attended the Quarterly Juvenile Meetings
of the atiove Society, at Ripon, Pontefract, York, Bever-
ley, and Hull, and exhibited his admirable transparent
Missionary Scenes. The Revds. Lewis, F. Maynard, J.
C. Savidge, E. T. Carr, J. Scott, and other clergymen,
took great interest in the proceedings, and expressed
themselves highly gratified with what they had seen.
This feeling was unmistakably shared in by large audi.
ences in each of the above-mentioneg.tormaj,