Ecclesiæ. Sanctæ. Mariæ. In Agro. Garpeer. Prope. Urbem. Poonam. Jacta. Sunt. Fundamenta. Die. Junii. XVII. Anno. Salutis, MDCCCXXI. Georgii. IV. Regis, Britanniarum. Secundo. Viro. Prænobili. Francisco. Marchione. de. Hastings. Mountstewart. Elphinstone. Thoma. Munro. Mil. de Bal. Imp. Madrassa. Præfecto. Gulielmo. Chaplin. Armigero. Provinciam. Deccanam. Procurante. In. Sacris. Autem. Patre. in. Christo. Admodum. Thoma. Fanshaw, Middleton, S.T. P. Operis. Curatore. Opus. Hodie. Inceptum. The The plate was then inclosed in a box, and deposited within the stone. trowel and the level were then presented to the Commissioner, who fixed the stone with the accustomed solemnities, pronouncing, "May the great Architect of the Universe vouchsafe his blessing, and may every work which we undertake redound to his glory!" A thanksgiving was then offered by the clergyman for the work of piety thus happily commenced, and a prayer for its completion and future prosperity. We cannot but congratulate our countrymen on every such event, so intimately connected with the interests of our Ecclesiastical Establishment, and with the honor of our name and nation in the eyes of our beathen fellow subjects. The liberality of the Government, and the known talents of the executive engineer, give every promise that the elegance of the building will answer our warmest expectations. REMEMBRANCER, No. 39. RIOT IN THE CHURCH OF ST. MARGARET, WESTMINSTER. In the Court of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. The Office of the Judge promoted by Clinton (heretofore Fynes,) against Hatchard. In this case seven articles were exhibited against Mr. Henry Hatchard, of the parish of St. Margaret, Westminster, in a suit "touching his soul's health, and the lawful correction and reformation of his manners and excesses; and more especially for quarrelling, chiding, and brawling by words, in the Parish Church of St. Margaret, Westminster; as also for irreverent and improper conduct and behaviour during Divine Service." The first of these articles set forth that Mr. Hatchard, by such conduct, had become liable to ecclesiastical censures, and to the operations of the various statutes and canon laws in such cases provided: the second, that by the act 5th and 6th of Edward VI. it was enacted as follows-" That if any person whatever shall at any time after the first day of May next coming, by words only, quarrel, chide, or brawl in any church or church-yard, that then it shall be lawful for the ordinary of the place where the same offences shall be done and proved by two lawful witnesses, to suspend any person so offending that is to say, if he be a layman, ab ingressu Ecclesia, and if he be a clerk, from the ministration of his office for so long time as the said ordinary shall by his discretion think meet and convenient according to the fault." The third article pleaded that the said H. Hatchard, on the afternoon of Sunday, the 10th of December, 1820, did behave during the time of the celebration of Divine Service in an irreverent and disorderly manner; and annoy and interrupt the Rev. W. J. Rodber, clerk, assistant curate of the same parish, as he was passing from the vestryroom of the said church to the pulpit, and endeavour to prevent him from preaching a sermon therein; that at the time of this interruption, the congregation was singing psalms; yet that Hatchard induced some of them to place themselves at or about the vestry-room door, and to shout out, in a loud tone of voice, "We want some friends against the vestry-room door;" or words to that effect; that in consequence of this, such numbers pressed to the door, that the Rev. Mr. Rodber could with diffi culty make his way through them. The fourth article pleaded, that Mr. Hatchard hereupon caught the Rev. Gentleman by the gown, and said to him, pointing to the Bb body of the people now assembled in the church," Here is Mr. Saunders, ready to do his duty; why won't you let him preach?" That Mr. Rodber was proceeding towards the pulpit, having disengaged his gown, when Mr. Hatchard followed him, repeating the words "Shame, shame!" and that he added, "For shame, Mr. Rodber; Mr. Saunders was regularly elected; why not let him preach ?" The fifth article set forth Mr. Hatchard's residence within the peculiar and exempt jurisdiction of the Dean and Chapter of the collegiate church of St. Peter, Westminster. The two final articles were in the usual technical form. (Since the citation in this cause issued, the reverend party has changed his name and style. We believe he is now the Rev. Charles Fynes Clinton, Doctor of Laws, and prebendary of the collegiate church of St. Peter aforesaid.) To the above articles, a responsive allegation was brought in, on the part of Mr. Henry Hatchard, and admitted. It consisted of three articles, and was in substance to this effect:-That in the autumn of the year 1820, the afternoon parochial and unendowed lectureship of St. Margaret, Westminster, becoming vacant, a vestry was held for the purpose of electing a clergyman to fill that office, and that se veral candidates having offered, a poll or ballot was taken by the church-wardens, on the 6th, 7th, and 8th of December, 1820; by the result of which it appeared, that the Rev. Isaac Saunders, Rector of the parish of St. Ann, Blackfriars, by a majority of more than 40 votes, was duly elected lecturer; that during the said election a doubt was suggested, whether or no the use of the pulpit in St. Margaret's church would be granted to the lecturer by the Reverend Dr. Fynes, for the purpose of preaching the evening lecture on Sundays; that considerable curiosity was hereby excited among the parishioners; that on the ensuing Sunday (the day predicated throughout the proceedings, being the 10th of December, 1820) an unusual number of them collected at the afternoon service, at St. Margaret's, in order to observe whether the use of the pulpit would be granted; that among others, the said Henry Hatchard went thither, and arrived towards the conclusion of the prayers; that having learned that the said Isaac Saunders, clerk, was in the vestry, he went to inquire if he would be allowed to preach; and being answered by that gentleman in the negative, he went into the church, when one of the beadles, coming up, told him he had orders to clear the vestry, and accordingly proceeded so to do; that the said Hatchard remained in the aisle of the church until the beadle returned from the vestry, when he asked him where Mr. Saunders was gone? that understanding he was in the church-yard, the said H. Hatchard went there, and found a friend in conversation with him; that that friend suggested, as matter of courtesy, that it would be proper to give formal notice that Mr. Saunders was in attendance to the Reverend Mr. Rodber, the curate officiating on that day for Dr. Clinton; that Mr. Hatchard went to make such communication, and in order to avoid the crowd in the church-porch, passed round on the eastern end of the church, and entered the church by the north door, leading to the vestryroom; that as he was crossing the church towards said door, he met Mr. Rodber coming out therefrom, on his way towards the pulpit stairs; that the said H. Hatchard then went up to Mr. Rodber, and said to him in a low tone of voice, and a mild and respectful manner-" Mr. Rodber, Sir, the Rev. Isaac Saunders is here to perform the duty to which he has been elected;" but that Mr. Rodber taking no notice of him, passed away in an opposite direction, and did not again enter the church during the said afternoon; that at this time the chaucel was crowded, so that it was difficult to pass through the same; and that on Mr. Rodber's parting away from Mr. H. Hatchard several of the byestanders cried out "Shame, shame!" and hissed; that he, Mr. Hatchard, did not interrupt or annoy Mr. Rodber, and that he did not cry "shame," nor observe that they wanted some friends at the vestry door; but immediately upon Mr. Rodber's passing from him, he left the church. The articles exhibited against Mr. Hatchard, were proved by the evidence of Mr. Rodber and two of the parishofficers, but no evidence was offered in support of the responsive allegations of Mr. Hatchard. Dr. Phillimore addressed the Court in support of the prosecution, and commented in appropriate terms upon the enormity of Mr. Hatchard's offence, shewing clearly from the evidence (which want of room compels us to omit), that Mr. Hatchard's interruption to Mr. Rodber, was the signal for the general riot; that if he could have proved his allegations, they would have been no service to his cause; and that he had been properly made the subject of the present proceeding. Drs. Jenner and Dodson, the Counsel for Mr. Hatchard, stated their opinion, that it would not be for the advantage of their 密 dient to attempt any defensive justification, and, therefore, they left him to be dealt with according to the mercy and justice of the Court. The Judge then said, the fitness of this proceeding can require no comment; it has been occasioned by a scene of tumult and disorder which occurred during the time of the performance of Divine Service at the parish church of St. Margaret, Westminster, and which, at a period now so remote from the present era, as the close of the year 1820, if it had not in fact occurred, it could scarcely be supposed to have happened in any place dedicated, set apart, and consecrated for the worship of God. It is a proceeding by articles, the Judge's Office being promoted by the Rev. Dr. C. F. Clinton, against Heury Hatchard, inhabitant of that parish, and it arises from the irreverent and disorderly conduct which are imputed to this person in the said articles, upon the day of the tumult in question, and more especially for his “chiding and brawling by words during the performance of Divine Service in the said parish church of St. Margaret." These articles plead as introductory the general law; by which it is required from all persons who resort to their respective parish churches, on any occasion whatever to demean themselves orderly, soberly, and reverently, together with part of the 5th and 6th of Edward the Sixth, which more particularly relates to brawling and chiding by words in church. The offence imputed by the articles is this, that the said Henry Hatchard did, on the afternoon of Sunday, the 10th of December, 1820, whilst at the parish church of St. Margaret, Westminster, and during the time of Divine Ser. vice therein, behave in an irreverent and disorderly manner, and annoy and interrapt the Rev. William Johnson Rodber, Assistant Curate of the same parish, whilst he was passing from the vestry-room of the church to the pulpit, and endeavour to prevent him preaching a sermon therein; and that when the Rev. Mr. Rodber was about to pass from the vestry-room to the pulpit in order to preach such sermon, and whilst the congregation were singing a psalm, H. Hatchard called to some of the said persons, and induced them to place themselves near the vestry-room door, by shouting in a loud tone of voice, we want some friends against the vestry-room door," or to that effect, and in consequence of what was then said, a considerable number of persons immediately proceeded to the vestry-room door, so that Mr. Rodber, could, with difficulty, effect a passage, through them. It further pleads, that whilst Mr. Rodber was passing from the vestry-room towards the pulpit, Mr. Hatchard addressed himself to Mr. Rodber, and said, "here is Mr. Saunders ready to do his duty, why wo'nt you let him preach;" and that upon Mr. Rodber proceeding towards the pulpit, H. Hatchard followed him, repeating the word shame, and that from his improper conduct, the tumult and disorder which were increasing in the church, were aided and encouraged. To these articles Mr. Hatchard gave a general negative issue, and has counterpleaded by an allegation. The Court, on the admissibility of these allegations, felt as it still does, that if the defendant, according to his own statement, had been led to the parish church from no other motive than curiosity, it is to be regretted, that he was was satisfied when he learned from Mr. Saunders' own mouth, that he was not allowed to preach, and why this curiosity should immediately on the information being acquired, become changed into the agent of an active and officious character, is as difficult to account for as the other parts of this person's conduct. The consent of the incumbent is necessary to give effect to the wishes of the Electors in such cases, and this consent was denied; but this is not all that was requisite, had it been obtained. The approval and allow. ance of the Ordinary is as necessary to be given to an unendowed lectureship, as institution or induction is to a Benefice. Of what use then could it be to inform the Reverend Mr. Rodber that Mr. Saunders was there to perform the duty to which he had been elected? That was a fact with which this gentleman was sufficiently acquainted before: and to speak to him, as he proceeded to the pulpit, in a voice loud enough to be heard by many among an already too heated and excited assembly of persons, is a proceeding which cannot be justified on any ground whatever. Mr. Hatchard surely could have gained but little experience, if he was then to learn that where there are legal rights of any description, there are also legal remedies; and that even the most lawful end must not be pursued by unlawful means; and that to excite a popular feeling in the face of the Church, is amongst the worst of means. The Judge here fully entered into all the evidence, which, he said, he was induced to do with unusual minuteness; because, among other reasons, it appeared to him that it would have been of very prejudicial example, if this case had not been made the subject of judicial investigation; "for this purpose," said the Learned Judge," some person must of necessity have been selected; and it may be proper to be known, that the grounds upon which that selection has been made appear, by all the evidence to be fully justified, and made out in favour of Mr. Hatchard. From the result of that evidence, carefully and very deliberately examined, it is impossible for me to say that this person has not been guilty of the irreverent and improper conduct and be haviour charged against him; and nothing can more directly fall within the meaning of the statute, than the words which were used by him in addressing himself to the Rev. W. J. Rodber. It also appears to me that, not only by this impropriety and irreverence of conduct, that gentleman was greatly annoyed and impeded in the performance of his proper duties; but that the tumult and disorder that existed in the church at the time were thereby greatly The Court then proceeded to adjudge The sentence was read in the parisha church of St. Margaret yesterday, during the morning service, -ECCLESIASTICAL PREFERMENTS. Baker, J. M,A. chancellor of the diocese of Durham, to the living of St. Mary the Less, in Durham; patron, the LORD CHANCELLOR. Barnes, H. domestic chaplain to the Marquis of Westmeath, to the vicarage of Monmouth; patron, the DUKE of BEAUFORT. Beckett, George, M.A. to the vicarage of Collier, C. curate of Shotley, Suffolk, to Cooke, William, M.A. of New college, and Davies, Thomas, to the vicarage of Llan- Jenour, Henry, to the rectory of Epper- King, Samuel, M.A. to the rectory of the free chapel of Eastmanstead, Bucks. ; Lynam, Robert, M.A. to be assistant Michell, William, M.A. to the vicarage Monk, J. H. B.D. regius professor of Noble, Richard, to the vicarage of Whal- Rawlings, William, to the rectory of Rolleston, John, to the vicarage of Bur, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD. Degrees conferred January 28. BACHELORS OF ARTS.-William Har t ding, scholar of Wadham college; Charles Candy, scholar of Lincoln college. February 5. MASTERS OF ARTS.-Geo. Alexander Reid, Esq. University college, grand compounder; rev. W. Oldfeld Bartlett, Merton college; Robert Oliver, Merton college; Richard Fayle, St. Mary hall; Rev. 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Paris New, fellow of St. John's college; Edward Coleridge, Exhibitioner of Corpus Christi college; Chas. Tookey, Magdalen hall; Rev. Barton Boucher, Baliol college; Richard Young, fellow of New college; Edward Bullock, Christ Church; Bickham Sweet Estcott, Christ Church; G. Pollen Boileau Pollen, Christ Church; Cyril Geo. Hutchinson, student of Christ Church; Henry Stevens, Oriel college. Feb. 2-The Rev. Ashhurst Turner Gilbert, B.D. Vice-Principal of Braseaese college, was elected principal of that Society, in the room of the rev. Dr. Hodson, deceased. Feb. 3-Henry Stonehouse, scholar, was admitted fellow of New college. Feb. 5.-In Convocation, the rev. T. Lee, D.D. president of Trinity college, was nominated one of the Delegates of the Clarendon Press; and the rev. Peter Elmsley, M.A. of Christ Church, was nominated one of the Delegates of Estates, in the room of the rev. Dr. Hodson, late principal of Brasenose college. Feb. 12-In Convocation, the Right Hon. Rt. Peel, D.C.L. of Christ Church, and one of his Majesty's principal Secretaries of State, was unanimously reelected one of the Representatives in Parliament for this University. In the same Convocation, the rev. the Vice-Chancellor nominated the rev. G, Rowley, D.D. and Master of University college, to be one of his Pro-Vice-Chancellors, in the place of the late rev. Dr. Hodson, and he was immediately invested with the said office. Feb. 18.-Mr. Richard Bracken, B.A. scholar of Queen's college, on the Michel Foundation, was elected fellow on the same Foundation. Feb. 20.-The Rev. Dr. Charles Lloyd, student of Christ Church, and Regius Professor of Divinity, in this University, was, with the usual ceremony, installed one of the canons of Christ Church, in the room of the late rev. Dr. Hodson. UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE. Degrees conferred Jan. 23. DOCTOR IN DIVINITY.-The rev. H. Godfrey, president of Queen's college. Burnett, Christ college. BACHELOR IN DIVINITY.-The rev. T. Pedder, Esq. Trinity hall. BACHELOR IN CIVIL LAW.-J. Lewes February 13. BACHELOR IN DIVINITY.-The Rev. Thomas Rennell, of King's college, vicar of Kensington. MASTER OF ARTS.-Geo. Fred. Parry, Esq. Trinity college. BACHELOR IN PHYSIC.-Abraham E. Gregory, Esq. Jesus college. February 20. BACHELOR OF ARTS.-Matthew Robinson, Caius college. Jan. 25.-Dr. Smith's Mathematical Prizes were adjudged to Hannet Holditch, B.A. of Caius college, and Mitford Peacock, of Bene't college. Feb. 5.-The following gentlemen of Corpus Christi college, were elected fellows of that Society :-The rev. William Farley Wilkinson, B.A.; Henry Blake, Esq. B.A.; and Mitford Peacock, Esq. B.A. ORDINATIONS. Jan. 27.-At a private Ordination this day, at the palace of Gloucester, by the Hon. and Right rev. the Lord Bishop of Gloucester, the following gentlemen were admitted into Holy Orders. DEACONS.-J. Buchanan, B.A. Wadham college, Oxford; H. Barrow Evans, M.A. Wadham college, Oxford; Augustus Clissold, M.A. Exeter college, Oxford. PRIESTS.- Hely Hutchinson Smith, B.A. Baliol college, Oxford; Wm. Sam. Birch, M.A. Oriel college, Oxford; John Hunter, M.A. Magdalen college, Oxford. MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. BERKSHIRE. Married. The rev. J. B. S. Carwi then, vicar of Sandhurst, Berks, to Mrs. Faulkner, daughter of the late General Spry, of the Engineers. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. Married.-At High Wycombe, the rev. Thomas Boys, only son of Admiral Boys, to Miss Somers, of that place. |