2o6 History of the 



Crossley at his decease was succeeded in the ministry at 

 Bacup by Henry Lord, an able preacher, but, as his subse- 

 quent derehction proved, scarcely suited to the sacred office. 

 Dissensions began to arise amongst the members and congregation, 

 many of them preferring the ministry of Joseph Piccop, a mem- 

 ber of the same body, and a preacher of great promise. These 

 dissensions continued, and the result was, the formation of a second 

 Baptist Society in the town, the "New Meeting-House" being 

 ultimately erected for their use. This was begun and completed in 

 the latter half of the year 1746. Mr. Hargreaves in his life of 

 Hirst gives some extracts from the Building accounts which are 

 exceedingly interesting as affording a glimpse of the state of the 

 labour market at that period. Compared with present times, the 

 difference will be found to be sufficiently striking. I have taken 

 the liberty to quote these extracts at length. 



Mr s 



To Richard Lord, Dr. 

 1746. £ s. d. 



July 22. — To I day's work at ground work o on 



,, 23. —To \ a day i horse and self leading stone o o loj 



,, 26. — To I day i do. do o i g 



,, 30. — To I day self filling stone o on 



,, 3'- — To I day self and 2 horses leading corners, o 2 7 



Aug. 16. — To I day self and Jemmy and 2 horses o 3 i 



Sept. 1 1 . — To I day self, 2 horses, and cart o 211 



Mr 



To David Hardman, Dr. 



To Robert Hardman, 6 days 



To Matthew do 47 „ 



To David do 73 ,, 



£, ^. A. 



126 come to 6 16 6 



Abatement since the days grew short o 2 8 



Due 6 13 10 



Other expenses were proportionable, as for instance : — 



1746. £ s. d. 



Aug. 16. — Paid to W. Roberts for three dinners and drink, o 010 



,, 30. — Paid to do. for 5 dinners, o i 3 



Sept. 5. - Paid to do. for meat and drink at the Rearing 010 o 



