The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-12-05 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

put it into the shape of active thought, even for a single
moment. The charge against him and me is wholly un-
tenable.

As regards the judgment exercised in the propriety of
issuing a Catholic address, there is matter for variety of
opinion : as regards sectarianism or bigotry, there is none.
Mr. O'Connell has himself followed the example, by
moving an address to the Catholic hierarchy, exclusively,
on their rejection of state establishment. On this sub-
ject there is no settled law, hut much matter for opinion
with Catholics, &c., as to its expediency or non-expedi-
ency ; but no bigotry is incurred, as it is decided for vo-
luntary or state support. Yet this is a vital question with
society and religion at the present moment.
I have addressed to Mr. O'Connell a subdued but firm
letter on the subject of his attack, but have received for
answer that I am cut out of his books, and my future
letters are to be thrown into tlie fire, reserving only the
signature. If he received the letter which issued from
my hand, the public will not fail to perceive two things
connected with his conduct, viz., a failure of due forms
of courtesy, and a total disregard for the acknowledged
principles of justice by which men profess to be guided.
If the letter would have confirmed his views in expelling
me from the Association, why, I ask, was it not read in
public? Why was it concealed from every eye, and pri-
vate judgment " without appeal" passed on me by him
whose duty it was to shelter the innocent until declared
to be guilty ? Is this Mr. O'Connell's form of national
justice ?—this his boasted rule of universal liberty of con-
science, which he says I have violated ?—this his firm
basis for a most amiable superstructure of concession to
sects and creeds—of conciliation to all shades and shapes
of politico-religious existence? Ah, sir! if such be
O'Connell's plea and argument in favour of national jus-
tice, and against Catholic ascendancy, it deserves to be
weighed down with contumely ; it will and must be over-
ruled by the edicts of law and the principles of common
sense, as a stupendous piece of capricious, distorted, and
illegal mode of legislation.
And is the sincere friend of Ireland to be judged and
condemned—to be dragged forwards at the information of
any base repeal scoundrel, and be branded with ignominy
at his pleasure ? Methinks I see the days of old Venice
revived, when the dungeon received its victim, the judge
passed his sentence, and the Lagune in its waters washed
away all remembrance of him who fell a victim to private
information, dropped into the Lion's mouth which gaped
over the chambers of the Inquisition !
Yes, O'Connell ! your ingratitude and your injustice
are too broadly displayed towards the friend of your
country, to be forgotten by those who swell the cry for
justice, without any other motive than rendering services
to humanity. Methinks I see you stand in the grand
Conciliation Hall, and, with invincible argument, thus
virtually attack the man who has pleaded your cause not
uneloquently, as follows

" Irishmen! behold this day the undoubted friend of
Ireland presents you with his manifesto in favour of civil
and, religious liberty, through my instrumentality. For
years has he laboured hand and heart in our cause. For
years has he braved the storm of hatred in our behalf,
and gathered in full harvests of indignation from England
for fearlessly advocating Irish justice. Now, fellow-re-
peelers! behold I doom this friend to expulsion from our
new-raised superstructure for being too righteous and
over-active in that cause. The greater his services, the
more weighty his deserts, the deeper our gratitude ought
to be—the more unfalteringly will I doom him to anguish,
scorn, and detestation. And, because he has risked fame,
friends, and fortune, I decree in my supreme mandate
their irrevocable loss.. Irishmen ! such shall be the re-
ward of every ' Saxon' who dares penetrate our ranks in
search of illimitable ' justice.' We will bind him over to
penal chains, and deliver him into the hands of his ene-
mies. So, hurrah for repeal! Our justice shall extend
over all the world."

Yes, O'Connell ! I tell you, in perfect freedom, that
your florid sentences are folly, if the deep meaning of
justice to nations and individuals be not hidden amid the
scented roses of repeal which you so profusely shower
upon us. You proclaim, in your conciliatory documents,
the illimitable right of universal conscience; but I tell
you, that it is bounded within the pillars of despotic in-
gratitude. I tell you, also, that you play fast and loose
with that which you profess to abhor—Ribbonism ; and
that, while with one hand you avert your eye from its
dark and murderous doctrines, with the other you draw
to your embrace societies which, lording it over towns
and villages, aid you with their funds and influence, and,
at last, will lead vou to your final fall. Like a magician
within the charmed circle, you inflame your repeaters with
the bright light of patriotism, ascending from the sub-
terranean chambers of fire ; while, in the end, 3ou will be
consumed by the very mysteries of which you are the
hierophant leader, yet menial servant.

I am, sir, yours truly, &c.,
THOMAS RAWLINSON,
Prescot, Dec. Ist, 1843.

We have now loading in this port six vessels for New
York, 3,468 tons ; three for Boston, 1,310 tons ; four for
Charleston, 1,929 tons ; three for Mobile, 2,454 tons ;
nine for New Orleans, 6,479 tons : total tonnage for the
United States, 15,610. We have, also, 15 vessels loading
for Africa, 4,342 tons, and 14 for Calcutta, 6,394 tons.
Loss OF THE BRIG NELSON WOOD.—The brig Nel-
son Wood, of this port, bound hitherto from Demerara
with a cargo of sugar, rum, molasses, and iron wood, was
totally lost, on the night of the 26th ult., at Mace
Island, on the coast of Connemara. We regret to state,
that the master and nine men perished, and only four of
the crew, the mate and three others, were saved. The
vessel went to pieces and the cargo was entirely lost.
PACKET-SHIP COHOTA.—The fine new packet-ship
Cohota, Captain Hepburn, arrived at this port, on Monday
last, from New York, which city she left on the Bth ult.,
in company with the packet-ship Patrick Henry. She
was built by W. H. Webb, of New York, for the Messrs.
Griswold. The Cohota is 145 feet long, 32 feet width of
beam, and 21 feet depth of hold, and measures 700 tons,
and was built in the same yard as the Montezuma. Her
accommodations are excellent.

NEW SIIIP.—A new ship, named the St. George, bur-
then 1,000 tons. would leave New York for this port
about the 20th ult. She is to be commanded by Captain
Ferris. She is 146 feet long, 34 feet 0 inches broad, 32
feet deep, and 7 feet 8 inches between decks, making 850
tons by measurement. She has extra transom knees and
double water ways bolted throughout. She has a cabin
fitted up very neatly to accommodate from six to ten
passengers, including baggage, and cargo room enough to
carry twenty-eight hundred bales of cotton. With this
cargo she will draw but fourteen feet of water.

THE MURDER AT KN'OWSLEr.—On Friday the pri-
soners previously examined on suspicion of having been
concerned in the murder of a gamekeeper at Knowsley
were again brought up. James Shaw, a farm servant at
Eccleston, stated, that, on the night of the murder, he
met three men on the borders of the township of Windle
Rainford and Knowsley. Two of them were Rimmer and
Fillingham, and the latter had a gun. Thinking they were
going to poach he informed the gamekeeper, and proceed-
ed with him towards the wood where the murder wascom-
mated, but they did not see them again. Whilst there he
heard two or three guns fired. Both prisoners were com-
mitted for the wilful murder of Richard Kenyon, but they
each denied the charge.

INQUEST.—An inquest was held before the Borough
Coroner, on Saturday, touching the death of John Hall,
a seaman, 53 years of age, who died in Ashton-street,
Toxteth-park. It appeared that the deceased had com-
plained about a fortnight since of a difficulty of breath-
ing, and a cough, and that on Monday last he went to a
druggist in Stanhope-street, and procured a mixture of
laudanum, morphine, and other substances, a table-
spoonful of which he was directed to take every four
hours. Instead of obeying the order, he swallowed the
entire dose in 17 hours, became seriously ill, and died on
the following day. A verdict was returned, " that the
deceased had died from the effects of an overdose of
opium administered by himself."

GOVERNMENT EDUCATION.—The Privy Council have
ordered the plans of the first Industrial School, under
the new system of education, to be published in their
forthcoming report. This is to be erected at Kirkdale,
near Liverpool, and is for the support and education of
twelve hundred children, divided into three classes, in-
fants, boys, and girls. The plans are remarkable for sim-
plicity of arrangement and capabilities for the master's
and matron's supervision of the charges to be intrusted to
them. Well-ventilated workshops, for the teaching of
carpentering, tailoring, shoe-making, &c., are found upon
the male side ; and upon the female side are those of
laundry work, straw platting, &c. Some notion may be
formed of the extent of this edifice by mentioning that
the space occupied by the masonry alone will cover up-
wards of sixty acres of land. An infirmary detached from
the main building, is provided for all the diseases prevalent
amongst the juvenile poor. The style is Tudor Gothic,
executed in red brick and stone dressing. The site is on
an open rising ground of considerable altitude, commanding
the mouth of the Mersey.—llforning Post.
HODNEI-STREET SCOTCH CHURCH.—The annual
meeting of the shareholders of Rodney-street Church, was
held in that building on Friday evening. Mr. W. Hen-
derson presided. The accounts were read and it ap-
peared, that, after having paid the Rev. Mr. Park his
salary of £4OO, there was a balance in the bank of £276,
and that the seat rents for the year had produced £931.
It was resolved that the accounts be printed and copies
be sent to the shareholders. The following gentlemen
were elected to the committee of management in lieu of
those retiring : Major Thompson, Dr. Petrie, and Messrs.
Armstrong, Clow, and Jack. Messrs. Nicol, Ramsay,
Thompson. Steele, Angus, and Mackay were elected in
lieu of those who had resigned. Mr. Adam intimated
that he should resign his secretary and trusteeship. Mr.
M'Andrew also resigned his trusteeship. Dr. M'Cul-
- eulogised Mr. Adam's conduct while acting as secre-
tary, and moved, that the thanks of the meeting be given
to him, which was seconded and adopted. Mr. Adam
returned thanks and the meeting separated.

MEETING OF ODD-FELLOWS.—On Wednesday even-
ing last, a meeting of this body took place at the Assem-
bly-rooms, Lord Nelson-street, for the purpose of receiv-
ing information from a provisional committee, which had
been appointed to make inquiries relative to the purchase
of the above building, for the use of the members of the
Odd-fellows' Society. The chairman said the plan which
they intended to adopt was that of a building society.
The shares are to be 30s. each, 10s. to be paid in January,
and the rest by instalments of 2s. 6i1., so as to suit the
convenience of the members ; and it was intended to ap-
ply to some of the most influential gentlemen in the town
to become trustees. In reply to some inquiries, Mr.
Jones explained the reasons why the building did not re-
munerate the parties who at present held it. Ile said he
had made a rough calculation, and was of opinion that,
with proper management, it would realize sixteen per
cent. after the payment of all expenses. Several persons
gave in their names as shareholders, and, from the feeling
manifested at the meeting, there is every probability of
the purchase being completed.