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Some Selected Reports from The Windsor and Eton Express
15th April 1837
Lectures on Ecclesiastical History
The Rev.Mr.Stoughton will deliver the second of a series of Lectures on Ecclesiastical History, at William-street Chapel, on Wednesday evening next. The subject will be the progress of Christianity and the persecution it met with during the second and third centuries.
Uxbridge, April 14.
Messrs.Medley's Bankruptcy.
The balance sheet of the bankrupts was on Thursday last exhibited to the creditors at the public buildings, where at four o'clock a meeting of those creditors who reside in Uxbridge and its vicinity was held, Dr.Beasley in the chair. It is impossible to describe the indignation of the creditors on perusing the accounts before them, in which they found it was stated that the property of Mr.Medley was encumbered to the amount of nearly �40,000 when he opened the bank; nor was it the only item that excited surprise and indignation, for there appeared also against the bankrupts such sums as - "overdrawn, �13,000; ditto, �10,000.", &c&c. After perusing such items as the above , all surprise at the stoppage of the banks ceased. Tuesday next is the day fixed upon for the examination of the bankrupts, and for passing the accounts, when some curious disclosures are expected to be made.
The largest meeting ever convened in the new Public Rooms in this town, was at the anniversary of the London Missionary Society on Wednesday last, Sir W.S.Wiseman, Bart., in the chair. Two Missionaries attended - the one, Mr.Williams, from South Africa, and the other, Mr.Read, from the Madagascar country, the latter having been on that station 36 years, and who brought with him to the meetings a Caffre Chief. The whole of the proceedings afforded a great deal of pleasure and gratifying information to a numerous , respectable, and profitable audience. In the evening the Rev.Dr.Redford, of Worcester, the son of the respected Minister of Windsor, preached at the Independent Chapel, at which the collection, together with that in the morning, realised to the funds of the society about �80.
Staines, April 14.
Literary and Scientific Institution
On Tuesday last a lecture "on Geology" was given , by F.Bonney, Esq., of Brentford. The subject was ably treated. The stratification of the crust of the earth was, with the aid of an ingenious diagram, cleverly pointed out; nor was Mr.Bonney less happy in his description of the structure and functions of extinct animals, &c., now so abundantly found in a fossilised state. He rarely consulted his MS., but, master of the facts, his language was definite, animated, and occasionally eloquent. We were glad he did not mar his excellent lecture by dwelling upon the strange fancies of some geologists, in their attempts to reconcile modern discoveries with the Mosaic narrative. Infant and immature as this science is, it is not only enphilosophical but most perilous to erect and advocate theories, which the science itself does not need, but which mush have a tendency to disturb the faith and peace of the sincere believer in revelation. A
more intimate acquaintance with geology will, doubtless, disclose many phenomena now wholly or partially hidden, and may prove altogether subversive of the fond dreams of modern temerity. Every subject, scientific as well as moral, has its appropriate evidence. The authenticity and divine inspiration of the Pentateuch, have been verified by a class of testimonies not to be shaken. In time, geology will be added to the number. The Word and Works of God cannot be intrinsically at variance, if they seem so, the error is ours.
Chertsey, April 14.
The vicarage of this parish being vacant by the death of the Rev.Mr.May, many of the most respectable inhabitants have expressed very great anxiety lest any new arrangement in the filling of it up might lead to the retirement of the Rev.R.J.H.Stephenson, the curate.This gentleman, during his residence here, has from his amiable conduct, and from the zeal and ability with which he has cheerfully discharged the duties of his station, not only given universal satisfaction, but has obtained the affectionate regard of all classes in the parish. Their fear is that he may be removed upon the new appointment being made has induced them to sign a memorial which has been carried round the parish, and which in a very short time had 1,180 names attached to it, including those of the highest rank in the neighbourhood, representing the circumstances to the Governors of Christ Church Hospital (who have the patronage of the living in their gift alternately with the Haberdasher's Company), and strongly urging the claims of the Rev.M.Stephenson to the appointment, should no other arrangement have been previously determined on.
Sheep Stealing
On Monday last a fat lamb, the property of the Rev.Richard Haggitt, was stolen from a field at Pyrford; a reward of �10 has been offered by the Chertsey Union Society, for the apprehension and conviction of the offender.