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last upon the footing on which it now stood . They were called upon to act boldly for the sake of the State-for the sake of the Church-for the sake of the many thousands of their fellow Churchmen , who panted with deep anxiety to retain what vitality was left in the Church of England . While they fought for this purity , they were bound to do their utmost to maintain the union of Church and State ; but they must be prepared to accept the persecutions and the poverty of the early Church . The resolution was carried unanimously . Archdeacon Wilberforce then moved the adoption of a petition to the Queen praying her Majesty to remove the impediments which now obstruct the exercise of the ancient synodical functions of the Church .
The adoption of the petition was seconded by Mr . Hope , M . P ., who exhorted them to seek their right to synodical action with patience , and never to leave the attitude of petitioners until they obtained it . " He trusted that they would never allow themselves to take the law into their own hands ; that they would never think of organizing any other body under the name of Convocation or a provisional synod . If they once embarked in a mistaken course of action , its final consummation must be disastrous . Let them rather wait patiently . No judgment destroyed their claims as members of the Church of England . They held the faith and creed untouched of the great and noble community which politicians called * the Establishment / but which thev knew to be the English branch of the holy Church
of God . It might be said by those who were impatient , * Let us go forth to the sacred mount : let us be a free Church under free bishops . ' But they could no more unestablish the Church of England than they could unchurch her . They had , it was true , the miserable privilege of unchurching themselves as individuals if they pleased ; but that community which had held in it such men as Beveridge , Laud , Anselm , Bede , Austin , and the Apostles themselves , never could be unchurched . He cautioned them against being induced to say ,
* We will set up a king for ourselves . ' The State might throw off the Church , but let them never take a step which would lead to such a result . Let them continue to petition for the restoration of synodical action—let them make up their minds to wait , but let them seek by the constant droppings of petitions to wear away the hard stone of a Government ' s heart until they gained their sacred cause . If they took any other course they would run into danger . It was easy to utter loud swelling words , and , following the example of one whose works had perished with him , to
say—« Hereditary bondsmen ! know ye not Who would be free themselveB must strike the blow !* But what was the result of that agitation ? The unhappy man now slept in an unhonoured grave , in Dublin , without enough of the enthusiasm he kindled to raise a stone to his memory , while the system that he established had just been closed for want of a few miserable pounds to keep it going . Let that be a warning from the world to the Church not to trust to such machinery . If they attempted such an agitation they must go through all the if
discreditable steps which attended it ; and they won their cause it would be at the price of their consciences . " Mr . Sewell moved the adoption of an address to the Lords Archishops and Bishops of Canterbury and York , thanking them for the efforts they had made to assert the Church ' s claim to judge and decide all questions of doctrine and discipline purely spiritual . The meeting was afterwards addressed by Mr . Kenyon , the lteverend Sir George Prevot , Sir C . Anderson , the Ilev . W . Palmer , and Archdeacon Manning . The proceedings terminated by prayer at a quarter to live , having lasted nearly five hours .
In the Court of Arches Saturday was appointed an extra court day for the purpose of receiving the return by the Bishop of Exeter of the letters of presentation of the Reverend G . C . Gorham , by her Majesty , to the vicarage of Brampford Speke ; and in consequence of its having been rumoured that , if the presentation were not brought in by the Bishop , in conformity with the decision of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council , a motion would be made to put the Bishop in contempt , a great number
of persons attended at the sitting of the court . Dr . Addams appeared for the Bishop , and stated that , in obedience to the monition of the Court , the Bishop had brought in the presentation , but with a protest annexed , which he stated was merely explanatory . The Judge refused to receive the protest , which was therefore disannexed , and the presentation was given in . It is said that Mr . Gorham will be instituted to the living by the Archbishop of Canterbury next "week .
The Ecclesiastical Court of the Archdiocese of York is about to be moved to ascertain the soundness of the doctrines held by tho Venerable Archdeacon Wilberforce . In the course of his archdeuconnl visitation just concluded , tho archdeacon broached opinions while delivering his charge which the majority of the clergy of the diocese believe to be unscriptural and opposed to the teaching of the Church . The archdeacon has expressed his willingness to resign his ollicc of teaching " in tho event of its being established that his views arc heretical .
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THE MKMOltY OX PEUL . A public meeting of the friends and admirers of the late Sir Hubert Peel was held at Willis ' s Kooms , St . James ' s , on Tuesday , for the purpose of perpetuating
by some enduring memorial the recollection of his talents , his exertions in the public service , and his exemplary private virtues . The Earl of Aberdeen presided , and a large number of noblemen and gentlemen were present . When the Duke of Wellington appeared on the platform he was received with much applause by the great body of the meeting . On his coming forward to address the meeting the applause became enthusiastic . The Duke , who was much affected , moved the first resolution , which embodied the purpose for which they had met together . He said he would make no allusion to the political events in which Sir Robert Peel had taken a part . _ _ _ __ 4 «* # . & Y _ — ~~~
" I have already , " said he , " had occasion to applaud the magnanimity of those who concurred in votes expressive of regret for the great loss which this country has sustained in the death of Sir Robert Peel . I have applauded them for suppressing all feelings of a political kind—for not permitting disagreements arising out of bygone events , or more recent differences of opinion , proceeding from occurrences of modern days , to influence them in doing honour to the worth of my right honourable friend now no more . In submitting for your consideration the resolution that has been put into my hands , I think it right to follow the example of my noble friend , for I think it especially my duty to avoid calling your attention to any circumstances on which there could be whatever those
the slightest difference of opinion ; but , differences of opinion may be , all must concur in admiration of the eminent talents , the extraordinary industry , the great and successful labour with which my right honourable friend unremittingly exerted himself in the service of the country , and that , too , whether at the time he was employed by the Crown or merely devoting himself to that service as an individual member of Parliament . Everybody must concur also in doing homage to his exemplary private character , and to these objects my resolution is confined . " The resolution having been seconded by Lord Ashley , was carried unanimously . A committee was then appointed to carry the first resolution into effect . The subscriptions collected in the room amounted to £ 1600 .
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A very numerous and influential meeting of the committee of the National Peel Testimonial was held , on Saturday , at the Mansion-house , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor in the chair . The committee was attended by the chairman and deputy-chairman of the East India Company , Sir Peter Laurie , Mr . Masterman , M . P ., Mr . J . Hume , M . P ., Mr . Bennoch , Mr . Phillips , Mr . Tite , Sir E . N . Buxton , Mr . Sheriff Nicoll , and several other gentlemen . Resolutions were passed appointing subcommittees , and after various letters from country towns , offering to get up subscriptions in aid of the object , had been read and other business had been transacted , it was resolved that the general committee should reassemble on the 20 th of August to receive a report as to the amount of the subscriptions , and to determine on the nature of the testimonial .
It has been determined by the inhabitants of Tollington and its neighbourhood to erect a column on the summit of Holcombe-hill to the memory of the late Sir Robert Peel . The view from the top of this column , which will be accessible by means of a staircase , will command a panoramic scene of 200 miles in circumference , embracing a sight of Yorkshire , over Blackstone Edge ; the Derbyshire hills , overlooking Buxton ; the Staffordshire range of hills , Cheshire , the Irish Channel , the Cumberland hills , and the watering places on the Lancashire coast . Holcombe-hill is within a few miles of the birthplace of the late Sir Robert Peel .
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THE GREAT BULL FROM NINEVEH . The lovers of art will be pleased to hear that the Great Bull , and upwards of 100 tons of sculpture , excavated by Doctor Layard , are now on their way to Englund , and may be expected in the course of September . In addition to the Elgin , Phigalian , Lycian , and Boodroom marbles , our museum will soon be enriched with a magnificent series of Assyrian sculptures . It is said at Nineveh that the French Government are determined to excel us in
the exhibition of Assyrian works of art , in order to compromise the comparative deficiency which the Louvre is obliged to acknowledge as to the treasures it possesses in the other great catalogues , and that large sums have been accordingly voted for the expenses of excavation . Major llawlinson continues to decipher and explain the valuable records which have been buried in the earth so many ages , and increases , as he continues his labours , the growing curiosity relating to the kings , and peoples , and events referred to in the Bible . A drawing , which represents the shipping of the sculpture , has just been brought over by one of the Messrs . Lynch , of Bagdad , who has been with Doctor Layard exploring the remains
of Nineveh . It represents the action of placing the Great Bull on board the Apprentice , at Morghill , on the right bank of the Euphrates , about three miles above the old city of Busrah .. This place long formed the country residence of Colonel Taylor , lately the political agent of this country at Bagdad and Busrah , and is now occupied by Messrs . Stephen Lynch and Co ., agents to the Honourable Eust India Company , as a depot for their vessels on the Euphrates . Alongside tho Apprentice is the Nicotris steamer , under the command of Captain Jones , whose influence with the natives is most powerful , and to whose assistance the success in effecting the difficult operation on the muddy and deserted banks of the Euphrates is in a great measure attributable . The Apprentice was
sent out from this country by Mr . Alderman Finnis , at the instance of the trustees of the British Museum , and to that gentlemen and his nephews , Messrs . Lynch , the public are indebted for a strict periodical communication between the Thames and the Euphrates . . _ - ^*_ ^ L ^^ h « ^ Jaa ¦ -. Mm A t * * * m , ** rf ^ w «««^ Um ^^ pw fc * w ^ ^^ n ^ ^ ba ^ k I * m ¦ «« — ^^ Tl— *
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THE REPRESENTATION OF THE CITY . MEETING AT THE L ONDO N TAVERN . A very crowded and influential meeting was held at the London Tavern on Thursday , in pursuance of a requisition issued the previous day by Baron Lionel Rothschild , M . P ., " to confer with his election committee as to the course which would best meet the wishes of the liberal electors of London , " as it had been intimated by Lord John Russell , in the House of Commons , on Monday evening , that it was not the intention of Ministers to proceed with the Parliamentary Oaths Bill this session . Mr . John Abel Smith , M . P ., having been called to the chair , Baron Rothschild stated the position in which the question
was . X < ord John Russell had postponed the introduction of the bill till the end of the session , as the best course to take ; and now , when that time had come , he refused to bring it on . The question was now , not one of religious freedom merely , but whether Government intended to go on with these measures of reform which had placed them in power , or to be content with merely maintaining their places . After a good deal of discussion , it was ultimately resolved that Baron Rothschild should proceed to the House of Commons yesterday ( Friday ) and take his seat . Baron Rothschild having declared his willingness to abide by the decision of the meeting , arrangements were made that the electors should meet him at the House of Commons .
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WILLIAM SMITH O'BRIEjST . A public meeting was held in the National Hall , Holborn , on Wednesday evening , on behalf of Mr . Smith O'Brien . Mr . Mason read letters from various members of Parliament , Messrs . Sharman Crawford , T . Slingsby Duncombe , the O'Gorman Mahon , and Mr . Anstey , expressing approbation of the objects of the meeting . Mr . O'Mahoney read the first resolution : " That the meeting had heard , with feelings of horror and
indignation , of the severe privations and cruel treatment to which Mr . W . S . O'Brien has been subjected by the authorities of Maria Island since his location in that most penal district . " The mover of the resolution enlarged on the generous motives which had led O'Brien to throw his life into the scale , to terminate , if possible , Ireland ' s unequalled misery for the past thirty years . Between solitary confinement , bad food , no attendance , and very limited exercise , his life was now in more than danger .
Mr . Jones , in seconding the resolution , characterized the spectacle of his punishment as a sample of might over right , and said the Colonial-office was the blameable and responsible party . Mr . Kinsella moved the second resolution : — " That , in the opinion of this meeting , the refusal of W . S . O'Brien to accept a ticket of leave , clogged by stringent restrictions repugnant to his feelings , could afford no justification , but appears to have afforded a mere pretext for the exercise of barbarous vindictiveness , which excites grave alarm for the mental and bodily health of its illustrious victim . "
Mr . Dunne , in moving the third resolution , said that Mr . O'Brien had presented to England , as well as Ireland , the rare parliamentary spectacle of an honest and industrious representative of the popular interests . The third resolution recounted " That such wanton cruelty is calculated to excite in the minds of Mr . O'Brien ' s countrymen , by whom his exalted honour , distinguished public services , and disinterested patriotism will ever be cherished with veneration , a deep and indignant hostility to the authors and palliators thereof . " Mr . Bronterre O'Brien said , if Ireland had her will , twenty-four of her thirty-two counties would select that convict for her parliamentary representative ; and what was to be thought of a Government professing to reflect the popular will , and yet treating the chosen man of Ireland ' s millions with such shameless inhumanity ?
Mr . O'Connor then proposed " That , the more effectually to carry out their views , the committee put itself in communication with the Irish ones established for the same purpose . "
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STEAM PACKET EXPLOSION AT BRISTOL . The boiler of a small steamer , called the Red Rover , which plied regularly between Bristol and the Hotwells , exploded on Monday night , by which several lives have been lost . The vessel was lying at the wharf taking on board her passengers ; and some forty or fifty persons had got on board , and others were in the act of doing so , when , without anything having previously occurred to excite the smallest apprehension , her boiler Buddenly exploded with such violence as to rend the vessel into pieces , hurling the fragments and some of her passengers into the air , and casting others into the water .
A number of wherries were l y ing off the point , and ten or twelve of them put off with all possible speed , and succeeded in rescuing many persons who must otherwise certainly have swelled the list of the killed , which , as it is , must be a heavy one . Some idea of the violence of the explosion may be gathered from the fact , that a Jnrge piece of the vessel , weighing more than a hundred weight , was thrown on the rool of a bo it-shed some hundreds of feet distant from the spot where the vessel blew up , while smaller portions were scattered to much greater distances . A 8 soon as the passengers were got out of
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Leader (1850-1860), July 27, 1850, page 414, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1848/page/6/
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