The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-03-15 00:00:00

o airs bp -uttion. By Mr. BYFORD, . .10unow (Wednesday), the 16th instant, at One o'clock 1 1 2; the Afternoon, at the Clarendon-rooms,SouthJohn-street, Iverpool, subject to such conditions of sale as will be then produced A Valuable COPYHOLD ESTATE, with the MES- InreeteSdlJAGES, COTTAGES, and FARM BUILDINGS thereon , situate at Mosley-vale in the township of Wavertree, ad ...le parish of Childwall, contain hip: in the whole, by a recent 4,measurement, 37 Acres, I Rood, and 17 perches, or th.ere ergs, statute measure, and in the respeqive occupations r• Francis Grace and Isaac Fletcher Esq., as Tenants er eof . ni g t i t Property is witi,in a Ring Fence, and advantageousy bo uated either fo r Vill as or Agricultural purposes; it is Unded on the northwest by the Estate of Wm. Rathbone, orllGreenbank, on the south by the Mosley-hill Estate, now hje7 belonging to Thomas Sands;and on the east by üblic Road leadingirom Liverpool to Garston and eY•billtif e Part . of the Retate adjoining Mosley-hill affords beau at ~.,Sites for Villas, commanding a view of the River Mersey ha e tne Welsh Hills. The Property is about three-and-a-half _ S f rom Liverpool. b_ c 9r further particulars apply to Mr. J. B. LLOYD, Solicitor, Iley. TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NORTHERN HOSPITAL. MY LORDS, LADIES, AND GENTLEMEN, AVACANCY having occurred in the SURGICAL STAFF of the NORTHERN HOSPITAL, in consequence of the election of M r. S tu bb s to t h e Li verpoo l R oya l I n fi rmary, I beg most respectfully to offer myself as a CANDIDATE. My long residence and extensive practice in this my native Town will, I trust, be a sufficient reason for soliciting your suffrages on the day of Election. I have the honour to be, My-Lords, Ladies, and Gentlemen, Your most obedient Servant, G. W. GILL. 2, Soho-street, March 14, 1853. TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NORTHERN HOSPITAL. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, A VACANCY having occurred in your Honorary Medical Staff, by the election of Mr.,Stubbs to the Royal Infirmary, I beg to offer myself a CANDIDATE for the AP POINTMENT. My having served the Public•lnstitutions of the Town for nearly 14 years, as Surgeou'to the Dispensaries, Will, I trust, give me a strong claim-in your support. I hays the honour to remain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, • EWING WHITTLE, M.D., Senior Surgeon to the South Dispensary. March 14, 1853. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. TOMORROW By Mr. BYFORD, i„ the Afternoon, (Wednesday), the 16th instant, at One o'clock ayeine Afternoon, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street, iejinol, subject to such conditions as will be then pro sstreet.,, and unless previously disposed of by Private . Contract, L ed, that Piece of LAND, situate and being on the ast side of Vauxhall-road and north side of Tatlock ran, ~ „ n) Liverpool aforesaid, containing in front to Vauxhall !lt"e!u_ feet 3 inches, then turning at an angle and running in in c iatlNardly direction along land of William Jones, and ta rni :wg a Passage 3 feet 6 inches wide, 40 feet 5 inches, then i nche n s g in a northwardly direction along a Passage 3 feet 6 Wardl ‘l , de, feet 4 inches, then running in a southeast ba,.,_ 1 direction 3 feet 3 inches wide, and containing at the h o , u ti o r to east side thereof Land now or late belonging to Richard af orsaid n ' 93l feet 7 inches, and in front to Tatlock-street including the first -named hide , 71 said,fe l e n t -named Passage of 3 feet 6 inches therethouts • l a n n cp ,:i a s nd in l the whole 382 square yards, or TIWELLINCI-HOUSES n, a 1 those Four AIESSUAGES or and SHIPPON erected the said Piece of Land, or some part thereof, which said on ,1 0vs in the occupation of Joseph Rogers, Premises are o ers, Clous Holtman, James Pressdee, and R o b ert Williams. The Tenure is Freehold of Inheritance. ' For further particularsfo THE TRUSTEES OF THE NORTHERN P.xcliann. -11 • ~e a eY, or to Mr. A apply to Mr. J. B. LLOYD, Solicitor, Churchyard. * * - lARSDEN, Accountant, 5, Old HOSPITAL. _------------ LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, 4 GENTEEL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. R. BYFORD will SELL by AUCTION, on -ll t THURSDAY next, ' - th instant,_ at Eleven 'o''clock T BEG respectfully to offer myself as a CANDIDATE for the Office of JUNIOR HONORARY SURGEON to the NORTHERN HOSPITAL. . reriSelY, upon the Premises, No. 8, Dearden-terrace, back of las lAy ,,, i e , f, , l e ,e; e n a a rs cti . v n e , ly engaged in practice in Liverpool for the 1 having during that time held for several I:Unswick The -road, years the Office of Honorary Surgeon to the Fever . and Work- Gl a , a i Z ... er_it . el HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,_ ec large Chimne • house Hospitals, lam induced by these considerations, and the El tro Silver-plated Tea a n ' d u e -11 2 Frame, Framed En ravings. kind support of many friends, to . come forward on this occasion.. lea v i nc , „,_ o , lriee Equipage, and other Effects, : of a Gentleman I venture to assure you that, if elected, no exertions will be 'ru t emn• wanting, on my part, to nierit,your confidence, and to promote It edat En-Rnoxts comise Birch Half-tester and Four-post.. the interests of your Instiptfon. bie f , "ds, With Dimity Hangings, Feather Beds, Painted •la- I have the herftur to be, Isti49,rl Washstands . Malfogany-framed Dressing Glasses, • LAdles and Gentlemen, Par" ,maltnode Imitation kosewood Chairs, Mahogany and otedc h • -,- Your obedient Servant, T he este Drawers, Towel Rails, Carpets. &C. /-' GEO. MILLETT DAVIS, Ilai r PARLOUR Fußxrruße• --Alalionny-framed Sofa, in 17, Rodney-street, 14th March, 1853. ti ' -cl°t• a • ... . ' and Snap Tables,L Ya w , Set of Chairs, ilk Ditto, Loo - Gji t m y ... 1 . •15 Table, Chiffounlere, Damask Window Curtains and Vire_p_inre. Brussels Carpet, Chimney Ornaments, Fenders, I{ ra ,'" e. 6 2 Sze, 1141 4 .. ji• .N. REQUISITES and other EFFECTS. h e h Y oe viewed on th M- • f sale when Catalogues may e oi ning o , Cl ad On th. 1) • aYtOn - .reitases, or at the Office of Mr. BYFORD square. SAI . - nv ORDER OF EXECUTORS. ' 4 °N FRIDAY NEXT OF E XCELLENT AND MODERN Pe w HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, P. erful-toned Piano -forte. 6;7 octaves; Superb Mahogany ,Rl n ..P°. st Bedelead, with Carved Footboard : Rods !ind Minst er Nii,ice,; Half -tester ditto; Prime Goose Feather tied, il ja de !. vice, China Tea Set, Handsome Brussels Carets Patte ditto ; very Elegant Chimney Glasses, Rich MR" rii Bronzed Fenders,F . e irons and other Effects. R Gili,.. Fire-irons, - , b i st r ; ;; 4 respectfully announces that he has Le tstb n • -le ‘.ess to SELL by AUCTION, on Friday next, 17, B t. A instant, at Eleven o'clock prompt, on the premises, HOusE,T2street, thewhole of this Valuable and Modern In DI 'I NI ULD T, FUR, ITRE. - _Chai rs L , -,, and SITTING -ROOMS, Sets of Spanish Wood -uabes' "a/14041e Sofa and - Couch, of very rich wood, Loo ,vety ric'ii),l Massive pillars and blocks, Pedestal Sideboard, of 7 - 88, it en o d, Capital Telescope Dining Tables, on massive pl° Tabi nelicase, with glazed doors and drawers, Rosewood -.air, twoe hasY Chair, in leather and in hair-cloth, Rocking Irani&.handsclrrie ' '''himney Glroses, in gilt and carsed Tea g , China Ornamen't Table Cutlery, Table Linen, China liosewet, Dinner Service, _, Piano-forte, a Chiffonniere, Superb at, c i ( l 'oci Work Table, Handsome Brussels Carpet and . Rug, ,:fh e 4Mieliers, 'Wire Blinds Bronzed Fenders and kire-irons. Palf.tZEDßoosts are furnislied with Superb Four-post and vlia l 's.ier Bedstead itl dlmask hangings, French and Dvldi ditto, Prime Go s o ' se " Fea ' the ' r Beds and Bedding, Mahogany iblearnbe., Handsome pair of Spanish Mahogany Toilet i,i' Wi th marble - M hoo•any and Painted Chests of h er s p . . e Mps, Tables, a ~ atni so , aline. Toilet and . Stands, Commodes, u$ tl hi ~,ne Tray Dressing Glasses, Chairs, Carpets, and the HA ‘Juanther Articles T4bl a t t AND STAlRS— . CapitalClock, spring dial; Eight-day s" , Pair e Hat and Umbrella and, L oh , of Hall Chairs, handsome ed a ,yeY Oil Cloth, Stair Carpe , t Door Mats, Hall Lamp -Uli ns a- - ngs, with the whole of the useful Kitchen and Th e 7 Item s. Seri t .' 4 hole may be viewed on the Morning of Sale, and (k -ill, ,:ve . Catalogues had of Mr. GRIM, 40, Whitechapel, or on ~........,:n....1.2. TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LIVERPOOL NORTHERN HOSPITAL. MY LORDS, LADIES, AND GENTLEMEN, AVACANCY having occurra - in your Surgical Staff by the appointment of 15f. Stubbs to the Royal In firmary, I beg to offer myself as rf CANDIDATE for. the Office. If you should do me the hotiour of electing me, it shall always be my object to forwaed`(to the utmost of my power) the interests of your ydatable Institution. I remain. My Lords, Ladies, and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, Wl%I. HARGREAN'ES MANIFOLD, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, and Honorary Surgeon to the Liverpool Dispensaries. 6, St. James's-road. TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NORTHERN HOSPITAL. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, A VACANCY having occurred in the SURGICAL Cl STAFF of the NORTHERN HOSPITAL, I beg to offer myself as a CANDIDATE for the appointment. Believing you desire for the poor inmates of your valuable Charity the same advantages you would seek for yourselves, I do not appeal to the medals, exhibitions, Ik.c., which I gained in London, but to a very extensive experience in Surgery—first in London, with Mr. Liston ; and afterwards, for seven years, with Mr. Bickersteth, in Liverpool. On this ground I solici -Our votes, and have the honour to be, Yours respectfully, JAMES HAKES. 22, Rodney sire P. 8.—1 hereby liberate you from any promise made on my behalf, if you think any other Candidate more fit for the appointment. ipublicattons. ROSCOE'S POEMS. Now ready, price 2s. GI THE POETICAL WORKS. OF Wiki. is Birthday, Published in honour o - f tl e With an Em;raving of the Iloui l - Centenary of e h was born. __ ,e_in which Rosco ROSCOE. . Liverpool,: Published b' teet. ____ - _ y tiLz,alt 'YOUNG, 12, South Castle- TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LIVERPOOL ROYAL INFIRMARY. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, T RETURN you my grateful thanks for the honour 1 you have this (lay conferred uponAlle, in having elected me HONORARY SURGEON to ynni Institution, and beg to assure you that my best exertions shall be used to prove myself worthy of the confidence yotfhave placed in me. I remain your obedient Servant, HENRY STUBBS, Fellow of the College of Surgeons of England. 3, Upper Duke-street, March 14, 153. TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LIVERPOOL ROYAL INFIRMARY. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, IBEG sincerely to thank you for the kind efforts you have made for me at the recent Election of HONO RARY SURGEON to the INFIRMARY. Though unsuccess ful on the present occasion, I hope nt a future period to have the privilege of again seekiqxfour support. I Dattre the honour to he, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, JAMES LONG. rri,E Alt Al l übolreduieprigALEMTat.R, LIFE_ BOT and VOYAGE from 14)..VERPOOL to LONDON in I.4l4.ndD.ediCated to the Life. , Dtratmen of Great Britain and tliondon: AVIt. PICKERING, 177, Piccadilly, and all Book- Hardnzan-street, 3larch 15,1853 Just Published, price Is. 6tl. by post N Illustrated and Desc r ipti ve C ATALOGUE of UM opT.CkL, ATHENIATICAL;:and PH I LOSOPII ICL STRENTS, M Manufactured by A . ABRAHAM and Co., `kl, Lord-street Liverpool. be F;' , A or list. In the press, and will speedily be published, A DESCRIPTIVE ACCOUNT OF LIVERPOOL as it was during the last Quarter , of - the Eighteenth Bt ellt ury-1775 to 1800. ayltloll to Information relative'to the Public Buildings, In • • to istics, and Commerce of ,tht Town, the Work will contain 1341 e curious and interesting partic+dars, which have never previously published, respectintr the Pursuits, Habits, and igis,"ge.tnents,of the Inhabitants of Liverpool during that - period, ‘ll Views of its Public Edifices. m , By RICHARD BROOKE, AwosLEv and SON, No. 4, Castle-street, Liverpool 111 AN GOLD WURTZF.L. TO he SOLD, about SQ. to 60 Tons of prime picked MANGOLD WURTZEL. Apply, immediately, to Mr. BAYLISS, Dennwy, Holywell. Deniiwy, March 10, 1853. T--led, imperial Bvo, containing 37 Plates, cloth let- HE HAND-BOOZo d i :kI Ie DTZE s VAL ALPHABETS 'll)reastid D EVICES By HENRY SHAW F 6.A., Author of Th i .s s es and Decoiations of the Middle A'p,*es . ," &c. &c. ,evenivw.erkcontains twenty-six complete Alphabets, and from eharlicie`o eighty Initial Letters of a larger and more elaborate eVe r3 , t r, the whole forming* a sortes of specimens of almost en d Of Z e ,„to be found from tbe beginning of the Tenth to the eta lrime e eventeenth Ce.nthrY• To these have been added 1 4 4 813. f tb eNarioAerforms of Arabic numerals in use . from ____ W hat Intr oduction in this country, and also a series of lard heraldic devices, and other matters of de- Wi Lt en blred to - nM „ r,nder it most useful as a work of reference. Publisher. 177. Piccadilly, London. GRATIS'I ,p Jest Published—A New Discovery in Medicine ! 'Em\y_WoRDS ON THE RATIONAL .IREA L L- A t -".,AT, without Medicine, of Nervous D.bilit , y , ,_ in_ ilisnos4i.t.Lassitude, Weakness of the Limbs and the B. ck, I) Drei, l " .and Incapacity for Study and Labour . , ot Dulness of 80ii,ension, Loss of Memory, Aversion . to Soch, ~e L 0r ,v . e , ..,0 ! ir l 611.nikLe., Timidity., Self-Distrust, DizzistesS, Head-acp,rilL'. Prok.':.?nle, Affection ,of the yes,Bilnples on the Face, oLe Th e French French of Dr. Bde Idurey. bere 1 Moniverxt: init, fact,that thesgalarming complaint Y e asil y !t.lo(lnthe eiit irelyu ci:rwta,,lrr ?ft icl 111 4 1 1 1 ; st; I treatment, as Herec e lel u rly demonstrated, sma t `t r ll iy te o d n br the Au r, fully explained, by means of which en Poessibte ceo:t awe to .cure himself perfectly, and at the least ~.Sent gratis and post-free, in a sealed eiwnin. , . '' 1 4 _0 slams to Mr. free' n..-- ',utk., FURNISHED HOUSE to be LET, in Canning / street, close to Falkner-squr.re, containing Three Enter taining Rooms, Four Beclroovis, Two Good Attics, Hot and Cold Bath, Butler's Pantar,"Water Closet, Two Large Kitchens, Wine Cellar, Yard, &c. -- Hot and Cold services throughout the House. For address, apply at the Standard-office. CHESHIRE. TO be LET, and entered upon immediately, a commodious HOUSE, with conveniences for a liberal Establishment, Gardens, Lawn, and other Land; also the Shooting of a small manor. The above is situate about eight miles from the Beeston Station; not far from the Tarporley and Whitchurcb-road. Apply to Mr. VAwortEir Middlewich. QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTER. THIS picturesque, -finely-elevated, and extensive ESTATE, situate -on the south side of the RIVER DEE, and immediately adjoining the City, with which a close com munication has been lately established by the erection of one of DREDGE'S PATENT SUSPENSION BRIDGES; is within easy reach by either River or Road of the magnificent Park and Estate of the Marquis of Westminster (EATON HALL) and the delightful Village of ECCLESTON. Queen's Park commands extensive views of the surrounding country, including the range of the Welsh Mountains, Beeston Castle, and the Peck forton Hills; and, on the other side, of the Dee Banks, City Walls, the Cathedral, and Castle. This Estate is remarkable for the salubrity of its atmosphere and its many advantages, having a substratum of Red Sandstone; its extensive river frontage giving facilities for ertitrig, boating, Sz.c. ; and being within ten minutes' walk arthe Cathedral ; and as the Chester General Railway Stag is within fifteen minutes' walk, LI VERPOOL is distantefily an hour's journey from Queen's Park. The Property )sebeen recently laid oat in BUILDING LOTS for the erectin of VILLA RESIDENCES, and will be sold either on Chief Rent or entirely Freehold ; Lithographic Plans of which, or further particulars, may be obtained on application to Mr. HITCHEN, in the Park, at Chester; Messrs. ATKIN SAUNDERS, and ATKINSON, Solicitors, Norfolk-street. or rs. GOLDSMITHS, Architects, Bond-street, Manchester; and Mr. H. SUNINER, Architect, Colquitt-street, Liverpool. `-- —, eilvelope, by remitting 6 1A.Nr, 55, Gracechureli-street, ---- - "--published, Twentieth Edition, price 11. ; post free for 18 stamps, THE SCIENCE OF LIFE ; or How to Live, and 1,"4,., _What to Live for • with ample rules for Diet, Regilorn, ~,,_,:elf-nianagenieril • 'together with instructions for securing 01,1;,ecl health, longevi ' ty, and that sterl ng state of haPP"?e.sla rt,,,,attainable through the judicious observance of a well- il".l,,a,_teed course.of life. By a PHYSICIAN. Nni...u_ _instructions contained in this little work, embody the Oied i :et the hi % ~„-a Practice, in experience acquiredlong and m t extensive ilel , l. „ l.s.u!li op p or t u n w i t l i i e i s cl io i the ud author ha s . availe e d t s _ o iii i n , s 3 e .s lf .c o a f i habit :c a . n , d .. l .. .. uen i c i .life 4,,, :41 ities, constitutional or acquired,,wo.'„' ' n iiii)?.!!d.teh at all ageo— be an admirable h°olr l El s have pronounced the treatise to_ . nd in every social „ran . High critical ero,,;°le which ought to be in the hands of eNer)* ad .a n i l i t li i i i i i , th -,,5r.„'"., tnore especially of the managers and heads of I AlZoß.li Times. r , A )4, 1 ",,Y the Author price 2s. (3,1., post free, 3 . 5. liok-,(/s./,-,t,JICAL TREATISE'ON NERVOUS DEBILI . .Bns, etTIONAL WEAKNESS, with Practical Obsen .._ esse-"llstrated with Anatomical Plates in Health and :Fli llioge pepEeZaii?of this work is particularly recommendedto tlition, o r are onsciotiseorit9-ta:in doubts of their health,rte.., and pri v ii ezet , to I: having hazard(fd the lialMi it will prove invaiaanie.,,___E, , , winch every man is entitled. To such London : JAMES GILBERT ai .Z, Oxford-street; ; MAN OR 3 9 ' P., pgrt"loSter- row ; HANNAY, , 15 0 sold by A. HEYWo,. didt°4,_... l e a t nd...a a l i t ic ßook sellers i "awroN, Churck-street, Liverpoo '"re al heater ; and NEW IMU —T ij - c - . - ----------- GH'r ON THE ocEA N. w T° E ° • eNALT,I,,,NTER. Music by J. Iv. Cu z , fty. o %ds by J. t o pcits and Co., New Burlington-street London, ( 2 . P'llbliahera A l l,e Queen.) song, tuneful and brilliant, of moderate corn palseautiful dies are always pleasing and THE 1111'S Tn . - o moUNTAIN HOME, T.HE FLowER qk.‘, BEAUTIFUL . i4„ERFRS The music of these duets is light and capti. tll, - "g• vi,.-e an imagine nothing more genial and Pleasant in b - STEPHEN GLOVER, and iti o drawing thaneet voices warbling them in liar th 11408 unison. The Melodies are } .ki•Tords by J. E. CAItPENTE • R• 38 . Mrs. CtuvwFoun. ld'uttitY ASTORE; Ballad. WordS by 9 A plaintive, sentimental Diece`Y STEPHEN GLOVER. .. popular this tui,e,,ln three flats, worthy of the reputation of the distiu asa,sd author. Miss Dolby has rendered it very Aii i ,o,!it the fashionable c9ncerts. _._ CRIES ke4.aTIIIER'S GENTLE WORD to . have seen any of this enti eb , s; We do not remember t By HENRY I t th e '"an 8 c ompositions beforf, u .. 11 become a favour' Itutho,,Tile placid, tuneful strain, he . vri . b if he continues to wri t t e e Ject io.,. ts oth poetry and music of this little ballad are unob bAS We admire its fervent kindly spirit. tl l4ts l ' -- IRJRDEN QUADRILLES. .By J. Itt.EWITY. 36. ; I)4l.tin t ? 59. These are the spirited, dashing quadrilles_pe u rf r o y r_m lan ed e 4' l ' With tile greatest applause in the popular Dr ", L l V te, Harlequin Hudibras. The movementts,,L,.enPanta !kill A,_e, La Poole, and the finale are arrange! ( eth iti Oe title -page is brilliantly illuminated with a charac- N 1 1 great , Iti; 'vjgnette by Leighton Brothers. n '„'• 11,-R'l-TNSHINF OF OUR HOME. By EDWARD LAND. i s ' a 1,„ - ,s song is decidedly the gem of the season. It is founded h "at I‘„"Page in one of Mrs. Stowe's works, and the composer iss 4, olb.„`T,ded it to a melody full of soul and expression. Miss h 1 47,1,,,a it delightfully. ~,Etkr i, 7", E BLANCHE. Grand Galop for the Pianoforte. L.,,0et,,,,1'Y RICHARDS. .4S. . " - kntio and Co. are distinguished for their extensive CATA 114'ea that .. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, .and of the modern hs `cl4 l ‘.PPear in it that of Brinley Richards is important,_er ti..sydr, ...steal Pianist," comprising pieces by Mozart, Web , xiTatt.'"ldo, Beethoven, Handel, and other Masters, and n-narkird With erudition and skill. "La Reins Blanche" is iPlisa, n ,," and graceful, and will find its way on the pianos of 'ie,t - . l` a of Our more advanced amateurs.. side Weekly pLOTih r , 41 .22. Ilblici;n: ROBERT COCKS and Co., New Burlingtm-itreet, 44 t ° the queen ; and of all MusicBellere. 3.lo•MP•Maa.esseleM•Milmacc4aisamim,w LIVERPOOL DOCKS. LOANS OF HONEY. t PHE COMMITTEE of the LIVERPOOL DOCKS J. do hereby give Notice, that they are willing to receive LOANS OF MONEY, on tli . e Security of the Bonds of the Trustees of the Liverpool Dodo, at the rate of £3 10s. per centuin per annum interest e Kr periods of either Three, Five, or Seven Years. All offerlifh be addressed to GEORGE V. TAN- - fN, Esq., Treasureplif the Liverpool Docks, Dock-office, verpool.—By or , DANIEL. MASON, Secretary. Dock-eice,jaFerpool, February 10, 1853. LOANS OF MONEY. BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL, T II E CORPORATION OF are prepared to receive LIVERPOOL LOANS OF MONEY, For Periods of Three, Five, or Seven Kiwi's, at 3 10s. per Cent. per Annystr: Interest payable on the Ist ofjataiary and Ist July in every The Security is the " ' rpooi Water Account," composed of the Rents, Rat nd Charges for the supply of Water within the Bor of Liverpool and the Neighbourhood for Domestic, Trading. Manufacturing, and other purposes, and for Shipping, THE BOROUGH FUND BEING AN ADDITIONAL OR COLLATERAL SECURITY FOR THE INTEREST, AND THE LANDS, TENEMENTS, ITEREPiTAMENTS, !_ND ESTATE OF N FOR THE PRINCIPAL Applications to be made to CAPES AsEILIN, Esq., Treasurer, Public-offices, 2, Cornwallis-street; or to the TOWN-CLERK, Town-hall, Liverpool; from either of whom further particulars may be obtained. By order, "TLEWORTH, Town-clerk Town-hal" WM. SHUT :2nd January, 1853 ATONEY LENT on PLATE, WATCHES, JEWEL III LERY, SILKS, VELVETS, WOOLLENS, and every description of Manchester and - Leeds Goods,at Half the Pawn brokers' Rate of Interest' Apply at 66, Seel-atr‘et, two doorsfrom Back Colquitt-street, Private House ---' (Contracts WEST DERBY HUNDRED. TENDERS will be received for the ERECTION of a BRIDGE, in the Township of Aluirscougli, near Orms 'irk, on or before the 30th day of March instant. the A' Specifications may be inspected at the Office of th e ..• ts.• CLAYTON, Bridgemaster, 10, Everton Village, until kio_otti instant, and subsequentfy at the King's Arms, Corms ., i_,T er enders to be sent to-the Bridgemaster's Office, marked "tisefor Muirscong.lll3ridge.” pi4st Tender yrlll not necessarily be accepted. Y ders.ti6 Magistrates of the West Derby Hundred, A. B. CLAYTON, Bridgemaster. prepared PARISH A ti r: :S i H OF LIVERPOOL. room, at the t o _o THE SELECT CONTRACTS. the 23d instant, to recei VESTRY of this PARISH will be Meeting, to be held in the Board es T. ~ ....rownlow-bill, on WEDNESDAY, CONTRACT, during Th r ‘ e TENDERS for SUPPLYING by 25th instant, at the optiotr LENDERS for SUPPLYING by 25th instant, at the o Meat, Flour, Wheat ptj O Oflths or Six Months from the Meat, Flour, Wheat, Oatme a l , the Parties tendering, Butchers' , Vrrie date,the following articles: and for Six Months, from the Gr oceries,r,Cheese, and Butter ; and Porter, Barm, Salt, Pots- Drugs, Peas, Hominy, Milk toes, Wines and Spirits, Tob ac ' c e t . Drawlsatery, Women's and Gi r i s M Snuff, Soap and Candles. for Plaiting, Leather, s man VYB, Straw Bonnets and ciph i ered, free of expense at Linen and Woollen Draperyrii er 2 , Fe! 3 : Clog Blocks, Shoes, inongery, Tinware, Tipoler, B r „ 4 l,__nay. and Straw, Iron " Lleg, ectfins, Stationery, such times ortices, as the Printing, The sup a p n li d e sto Coals. b e and in such unantiti , at the Wor%house, Br oivtilow-hill, the Industrial Schools Cirkdale, and the Parish. Select Vestry mati irect ; i x .... The Articles fm be Tendered for are represented as to and quality bf a sample of the same, which win be shownkind the Governor, at the Workhouse, Brownlow-bill. by The Tenders, when filled up and completed, m ust be deli. vered sealed, at the Office of the undersigned, on or before TUESDAY, the 22d instant ' • and no Tender will be rec e i ved unless given on the printed form, to be had on application at the Parish-office. _ CHARLES HART, Vestry-clerk, Pariah-office:, Brownlow-hill"Warch 12,1835. `WALKER'S NEEDLES, (by authority the • " Queen's Own,") with large eyes, are easily threaded, even by the blind, anti have improved points, temper, and finish. The labels are correct likenesses of the Queen and Prince Albert in relief on coloured grounds. Sent free by post, by any respectable dealer, on receipt of 13 stamps for every Is. value. H. Walker's Royal,'Palace, or Million Needles are cheaper, but of excellentirtality. H. 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A QUANTITY of GOODS and EMPTY la_ PACKAGES having !been suffered to remain on the Pre mises of this Company much longer than the time allowed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that such of them as are not REMOVED, within TEN DAYS from the date hereof, will be SOLD by AUCTION, to defray the expenses incurred. By order. BRAITHWAITE POOLE, Goods Manager. Liverpool. Bth March, 1853. TO CORRESPONDENTS, “ OLD SUBSCRIBER.”—His letter came too late for insertion this week. =-• We shall be happy, at all times, to receive communications on subjects of local or general interest ; and if ourfriends will be good enough to authenticate the same by their signa tures, for our ownsatisfaction, we shall feel obliged. Etberpoot tatibub+ TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 15, 1853. THE SHIPPING INTEREST: MR. CA RD WELL'S STATEMENT. THE important question of the grievances said to affect the Shipping interest was brought before the House of Commons on Monday, last week, by Mr. CARDWELL, the President of the Board of Trade, and introduced with such a flourish as to lead to the belief that the re- jetted of Liverpool was the coming man, whose consummate skill and masterly comprehension of the whole subject were to place the Shipowners of Great Britain upon the coveted pinnacle of un alloyed prosperity and calm content. Under the humble guise of a Committee on Pilotage, the aspiring statesman did not confine himself to this simple point, but at once avowed his intention to state the views of the Government with regard to the mercantile marine ; and in order to accomplish this purpose, said it would be necessary to trespass at some length upon the time of the Committee. Upon the present. state and prospects of the Shipping Interest, he talked of unexampled pros perity, but prudently admitted that it was no part of his duty to account for it. He left it to be in ferred that the repeal of the Navigation Laws had had a beneficial effect, because that was a portion of his party's free-trade policy; but he made no allusion to the impetus given to emigration by the gold discoveries in California and Australia, because that would have been inconvenient, and incon venient truths are better kept out of view. He had, however, the statement of the preceding CHAN CELLOR of the EXCHEQUER before him, with all the benefit of the discussions it had undergone, and he was emulous of creating a rival sensation. He had, therefore, a long list of heads upnn was about to treat ; and anxious they should gain in number what they were deficient in substance, announced them as :-1. Lights; 2. Passing-tolls; 3. Management of the Mercantile Marine; 4. vo luntary Enlistment in the Navy ; 5. Salvage ; 6. Desertion; 7. Fees to Consuls ; and 8, Pilotage. It may be thought that out of such a list of subjects affecting the mercantile marine, the Minister was prepared with a scheme from which the parties chiefly interested could derive some prospect of improvement ; but an impartial examination of the official manifesto will show how little is to be expected from the wisdom of "all the talents." On the first bead, he entered into an elaborate eulogy of the excellent manner in shich the funds raised by Light-dues had been ad ministered by the Trinity Board; and then, as a proof of Whig-Radical appreciation, proposed that in future the expenditure should be under the con trol of the Government; but not one word as to the reduction of Light-dues. So that the excellent management may be lost to the country, from the responsibility being removed from competent hands to an incompetent Minister, with not the slightest promise of any countervailing advantages, but the gratification of the truly Radical anxiety to inter fere with every existing arrangement. He did not, neglect, however, to show his own share in the transaction, by reading to the House the letter signed " EDWARD CARDWELL," addressed to Prince ALBERT, as Master of the Trinity-house. Upon the second head, Mr. CARDWELL was not prepared to state anything more than that there were difficulties in the way of adopting the sugges tion of the late CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER; and all he proposed was inquiring, without doing anything. Upon the third head, applying to the present restriction, by which the crew of a British ship is required to consist of three-fourths British subjects, his proposition had all to do with the Shipowner, and nothing with the British Seaman, but to throw him into further competition with ;the foreigner. To prove a boon to the former, it must prove a dis advantage to the latter; but this Mr. CARDWELL denied, upon the single authority of a letter from our Consul at Christiana, who said that the Nor wegian crews were better fed than the British. And upon this the Minister sapiently remarks that, whether true or not, it was the opinion of a com petent witness, and was certainly calculated to assuage the alarm of those who were afraid, lest the interests of the British sailor should suffer by this change." It would be a waste of words to argue against such trash being advanced before intelligent men, as a reason for throwing British seamen, as well as British ships, open to unrestricted competition. The fourth head refers to the existing right of any of the crew of a merchant vessel in a distant port to leave his ship, and enlist in a man-of-war. Mr. CARDWELL is not prepared to abolish the privilege, but proposed to provide that, if a positive loss fall upon a ship by these volunteerings, he should be entitled to compensation from the funds of the Admiralty. Upon the question of salvage, which formed the fifth head, we showed some time since, in comment ing on Mr. DISRAELI'S plan to abolish the right to salvage by the Royal Navy, that it would not only be an injustice to the naval service, but a positive disadvantage to the mercantile marine, who might be deprived of such assistance when most wanted. Mr. CARDWELL has pursued a wiser course than that of his predecessor, by proposing to deprive the salvors of the peremptory lien upon the ship assisted, so that she should not be de tained in a foreign port, leaving the amount of salvage to be decided upon by the Admiralty Court, in London. This is about the only reasonable or intelligible item in the whole marine budget, and, after all, amounts to very little. Upon the sixth head, the President of the Bard lof Trade offered no explanations. All he could say was, that a Bill was in preparation, intended to remedy the grievances to which the Shipowners, especially in Australia, were exposed to by the desertions caused by the gold discoveries. A mea sure effectual for this purpose would be a boon, but in the absence of all details, and knowing bow little Whig-Radical promises are realised by their performances, we must be content to wait for the Bill itself before placing any confidence upon a re medy being in prospect. His statement upon the seventh head was, if possible, more unsatisfactory. He said there were some erroneous impressions on the subject of fees to Consuls, but the power rested with the Foreign- office, and Lord CLARENDON had promised to redress the complaint if he found it well founded; Mr. CARDWELL, therefore, hoped the Shipping interest would be satisfied that there was no indisposition on the part of the Government to do what was just. After all these preliminary statements, which it will be seen amount in substance to very little, Mr. CARDWELL approached the question of Pilotage— the ostensible object of his motion, which was for leave to bring in a Bill. The vested rights of the Thames and Cinque Ports Pilots he proposed to preserve, but, at the same time, to amalgamate the two bodies under the same control. With reference to the Mersey Pilots, he stated the hard ships to coasters and steamships in being compelled to have a Pilot when the masters were competent to take their vessels in and out of port without such assistance ; and referring to the Act of 1849, by which Pilotage authorities were empowered to con fer on masters and mates the power to pilot their vessels, by granting them a certificate of compe tence, said that no persuasion had been sufficient to induce the Pilotage authorities at Liverpool to enter on that question, owing to the opinion of the law officers of the Crown—that, by the provisions of the local act of Liverpool, it was not in their com petence to do so. He, therefore, proposed to confer on the Board of Trade the providing for the case. The same means were also to be used to get over the difficulties at the Severn. The whole project may therefore be briefly stated to be the conferring upon Mr. CARDWELL himself, as President of the Board of Trade, the power, as he stated it, to over-ride all local acts, in order that local ldies might be enabled to make concessions to the mer cantile marine. In the subsequent discussion several members bore testimnny to the great value and efficiency of the Liverpool Pilots—a position which few will attempt to dispute. We may fairly ask, however, after all the promised improvement upon Mr. DISRAELI'S plan, in what respect the Shipping interest have reason to be thankful for the change of Ministry, or wherein will the British Shipowner receive any benefit which will not be shared by the foreigner who frequents our ports? It is plain that the ABERDEEN Cabinet thought they must do something to allay the dissatisfaction which they cannot deny prevails amongst the Ship ping interest ; and Mr. CARDWELL has been put forward with a speech, in which high-sounding phrases, vague promises, and pretended sympathy are to form the remedy for acknowledged grievances. The following is an analysis of the new Pilotage Bill, which was brought into the House of Com mons on Tuesday : 1. Repeal of so much of 4 Geo. 4, c. 125, as relates to Cinque Port pilots, and of the whole of 9 Geo. 4, c. 86. 2. The Trinity-house may license pilots for the passage from Dungeness or the Downs inwards as well as out wards. 3. Present Cinque Port pilots to be competent to pilot vessels either inwards or outwards in the limits for which they are now licensed. 4. The above-mentioned Cinque Port pilots to be subject to the same rules, &c. as Trinity-house pilots. 5. Present Trinity-house pilots may pilot ships inwards within the limits of their licenses. 6. Provision for a constant supply of pilots at Dungeness, wider regulations to be made by the Trinity-Imm. 7 Vessels coming pcaot. Dungeb..., Slaving a pilot on "aoard. to take the first qualified pilot who offers. 8. Rates to be demanded for duties hitherto performed by Cinque Port pilots. 9. Provision with regard to the Pilots' Funds. 10. Power to the Board of Trade to examine and grant pilotage certificates to masters and mates, on the pilotage authorities refusing to do so under 12 and 13 Vict., c. 88. 11. Fees upon such licenses. 12. Power to withdraw certificates. 13. Pilots to make returns of their earnings to bodies by whom they are licensed. 14. Pilot age bodies to make full returns to the Board of Trade of various particulars connected with pilot age . 15 . If any of the local bodies fail to give the required returns, they may be deprived of their authority, and the power o f ap pointing pilots shall vest in the Trinity-house. 16. Re turns to be laid before Parliament. 17. Powers of mak ing alterations in the system of pilotage, of reducing rates, of extending exemptions, &c., with consent of her Ma jesty in Council. 18. No new sub -commissioners to be appointed, and no pilotage district to be extended, with out consent of her Majesty in Council. 19 . Trinity - house regulations to be approved by her Majssty in Council, instead of by the Chief Justice. 20. Such Orders in Council to be laid before Parliament. THE ELECTION COMMITTEES UNSEATING OF MEMBERS. THE number of Members of the House of Com - - mons who have been unseated by Election Com mittees, on the ground of bribery and corruption, has called forth a vast amount of virtuous horror, particularly on the part of those pretenders to purity—the Whig-Radicals. It might be imagined, from the result of the several investigations which have already taken place, and the number of cases which are waiting their turn to be heard, that the Electoral Constittiency of Great Britain had become suddenly corrupt; that the last General Election was the climax of impurity; and that now it is the duty of every honest man to lift up his hands when such deeds are named, and wonder who could do them. The most absurd part of the affair, how ever, is, that the greater portion of this simulated indignation comes from the Liberal party, albeit their own friends have been as deeply dragged through the mire as their opponents. It is no easy nor pleasant task to attempt a justification or palliation of acts which appear to excite such very commendable opprobrium; yet, it would only be fair, before joining in such sweeping condemnation, to examine a little into the circumstances, and ascer tain what are the facts which are sought to be con demned. Scarcely a borough election takes place in which we do not hear from the Radical side the loudest professions of their purity of intentions, and their determination to pay nothing beyond the legal expenses. They have such a high sense of the independence of the electors, that they scorn to tempt their cupidity, even by the bribe of refresh ments, and all the purity is on their side. But mark the cause. The Reform Act not only gave a preponderance in numbers to the representatives of small towns, but endowed with the franchise a class of men the least fitted, by social position and intellectual ability, to maintain the integrity of the Constitution. The majority are men the most easily biassed by the declamations of loud-promising demagogues—the most willing tools of agitators,— and the most ready supporters of any candidate who holds out to them hopes of cheap bread, though at the ruin of their best customers ; and of reduced taxation, though at the hazard of national bankruptcy, and the destruction of the national defences. They need no tangible bribery, for they are more effectually bribed with promises of im practicable benefits; and well, therefore, may their party leaders profess a purity which suits so well their pockets and their purposes. On the other hand, if the supporters of the Constitution are un willing.that the interests of the State should be sur rendered into such unworthy hands, what have they to oppose to such magniloquent promises as form the stock-in-trade of the other side ? They cannot promise greater benefits; for those whom they address know not how to appreciate the blessings of good government, which implies a certain amount of self-denial on the part of the governed. Their only resource is to give up the contest, with all its contingencies, or make their appeal in the only way in which it is intelligible. The law conferred a power on those who are unfit to be entrusted with it ; and the only choice is, the material present advantage of the one side, or the delusions of the other; both indefensible in them selves, but the latter by far the most mischievous. This position of the case is upon the assumption, which we by no means admit, that the Conservatives have been most guilty of bribery, and that the Radicals are as pure in their electioneering practices as their organs would have us believe. The fact, however, is directly the reverse, and the majority of cases which have been tried prove that, while Con servatives have generally repudiated the use of corrupt means, the Radicals have entered into the contest with a determination to gain the return either fairly or foully. Refraining from bribery has been with them a mere question of economy; but where false promises have failed to operate, they have not hesitated to resort to those tangible in ducements, the effect of which none know so well how to estimate. We have, however, taken an extreme view of the case, on the suppositon that all that has been alleged of the extent of corruption--to use the strongest phrase—at the last Election, is true. If we confine our attention, however, to that which has actually been proved at the recent inves tigations, we shall find that it amounts to a com paratively small proportion. It would appear, indeed, as though the committees had suddenly been seized with a mania for the strictest purity, and determined to unseat every member who had paid more for his election than the cost of the polling-booths and printing his addresses. Even in the case of Derby, which was held up to public odium as a hotbed of corruption, and our respected townsman, Mr. HORSFALL, made the mark for every petty scribbler to point at, the committee were compelled to admit—while they deprived him of his seat—that not only was no instance of bribery proved against him, but that it was proved to their satisfaction that he had not teen guilty of any. It may be well for Lord JoHN RUSSELL to vaunt that, by the present system, the investigation was beyond the influence of party feeling, but who will believe it, after most of the recent decisions, wherein elec tions have been declared void for the most paltry acts, alleged by the most doubtful testimony, and involving little more than the expenditure of a few shillings ? It were a consummation devoutly to be wished, that a stop could be put to the purchase of votes, but it will not be by straining at a gnat, and following the example of Sir JAMES HOGG, who, when Chairman of the Nottingham Election Com mittee, a few years since, unseated the late Mr. WALTER, of The Times, because a sum under Thirty Shillings had been paid to some half-dozen voters. The House of Commons, however, in their newly acquired virtue, which seems to sit so uneasily on them, have not been content with acting upon the decisions of their several Committees, but seem desirous of doing more. In the majority of in stances the evidence has been ordered to be printed, further inquiries are threatened, and, in the mean time, the new writs have been suspended, in order that a wholesome dread of disfranchisement may operate as a warning, or be held as a rod in terrorem over the many innocent for the faults of the few guilty. This is a device suggested by the proceed ings taken with Sudbury and St. 'Alban's ; and while there may be few cases in which it could be applied with justice, the threat appears to be indis criminately resorted to, although all that has been proved applies to the few black sheep to be found in almost every fold. It may not be difficult to discover a motive for this extraordinary zeal for the disfranchise ment of alleged corrupt boroughs. Every such dis franchisement will create a vacancy in the number of the House of Cornmnnq aq hy tiro stororm and it may be that when the time shall be thought fit for filling up the list, there will be a struggle of parties for bestowing the coveted privilege of return ing representatives on such places as present the fairest prospect of augmenting the strength of the party who happen to be in the majority. Like the struggle in a Town Council to return the aldermen, it will be the means of giving strength to the strongest party. Let us admit, however, for the sake of argument, that something must be done to interpose a more effectual check, than has hitherto been the case, to the practice of bribery at elections; it might be accomplished in a far easier and more simple way than by the expensive and dilatory process of com mittees of the House of Commons. There needs no inquiry into the vague generalities which make up the wholesale charges of systematic corruption. If every voter who was proved to have received a bribe were punished with disfranchisement, the number of electors would be proportionately di minished, and the extent of the diminution might determine the fate of the borough. This course, moreover, need not be involved in the costly pro cess of a Parliamentary Committee, wherein many would escape in order to avoid the expense of pro secuting them ; but it might form a fitting subject for investigation at the Registration Courts. Ob jections might be made to any voter who had taken a bribe at the previous election, and upon proof being made to the satisfaction of the Revising Bar rister, he should be empowered to expunge the offender's name from the register. This would operate far more effectually to purify the consti tuency than any plan now pursued ; the expense would be but trifling, for the necessary witnesses would be on the spot ; and all that would be re quired would be an additional number of barristers to perform the extra duty thus imposed upon them. THE DERBY ELECTION COMMITTEE AND MR. HORSFALL , THE enquiry into the proceedings at the late election for Derby—which excited so much noto riety from the preliminary investigation into the charges against Major BERESFORD—has at length terminated, and the committee have decided on transferring the seat of Mr. HORSFALL to his oppo nent, Mr. HEYWORTH. It is, however, gratifying to be able to state, in justification of the high and honourable character of our respected townsman, that the committee completely exonerated him from any participation whatever in the illegal transactions which led to the loss of his seat. What had been done was not only without his sanction or know ledge, but expressly against his will; yet under the circumstances, the committee had, perhaps, no other alternative than to strike from th 3 poll those votes which, through the treachery of pair' ►gents and the injudicious zeal of partizans, had been gained for corrupt motives. Mr. HORSFALL, how ever, manfully declared his willingness to undergo the ordeal of an examination, both by himself and his attorney, and the following evidence was given upon oath. 11Ir. HORSFALL said : I recollect receiving an invitation to become a candidate for Derby. It came from Mr. Lewis. I was first applied to at the end of May. I was afterwards waited upon by a deputation from Derby. Mr. Lewis, the late Mr. Mousely, and Mr. Bowden, formed the deputation. They pro posed that they would pay the whole of my expenses, if I was defeated. I declined those terms, but said that I would enter on the contest and pay my own expenses, but that I would not sanction anything but the legal expenses. I produce a letter which I wrote to M r . Lewis. (The letter was put. in. It stated that M r. Horsfall would not, either by himself or . his agents, coun tenance any bribery , and expressing his suspici on t h at, £l,soo, t h ought something the parties at De rb y asked foret he some thing more than the leg al ex p e nditure was cont letter from but he would be read y to advance £750 . from Mr. Lewis , in answer, was also put in, in which l he agreed with Mr. Horsfall that £750 would he quite suffi cient.) I took Mr. Forsbaw with me as my agent. I was not at all aware of any bribery or corrupt practices going on at Derby, nor had I the slightest suspicionof anything . of the kind. I remitt e d £BOO to Derby e o re the election, with instructions that it should be drawn upon by Mr. Forsbaw only. It was sent to W. Cox and Sons—not the lead works, but the bankers. An account has been rendered to me since, and £579 was the sum ex pended. I received the balance, and do not expect to be called upon to pay another shilling. By the committee.—l believe every farthing in the ac count rendered to me was for the legitimate expenses of the election. In this statement be was corroborated by his attorney, Mr. FORSHAW, one of the most respect able of his profession in Liverpool. He said : lam a solicitor, of Liverpool, and went to Derby as Mr. Horgan's private solicitor. My instructions from Mr. Horsfall were, that I was not to incur any expenses hut the legal expenses : and so studiously carefal was Mr. Horsfall, that I received my instructions from him in writing. I was not in any way cognizant of any acts of bribery or corruption there. I first heard of a man (Mor gan) taken for bribing while I was sitting i n m r . H ors _ fall's committee-room. That was the first I heard or knew of anything of the kind being done ; and when I heard it, I said it must be done on the part of the Radicals. It will thus be seen that the character of Mr. HORSFALL has been amply justified, and that whatever may have been the doings at Derby, he was not in any way implicated. ALBERT DOCK.-STRIKE FOR WAGES. -s. WE understand that a large body of the supernumerary labourers at the Albert Dock warehouses have struck for higher wages. Such a proceeding is to be deprecated in most instances, and the parties themselves generally suffer in the long run, but we hear that in this case they have grounds for complaint, and the members of the Dock Committee would do well to look into the matter in a spirit of fairness, and put an end to a state of things which seldom reflects credit on those concerned, and is often the cause of much unpleasantness and acrimony. In this case, the regular men, as they are termed, get 3s 6d a day, whilst the irregular, or those not in constant employ, get only 3s, and that after waiting days for a job. This can scarcely be fair. But another grievance is, that instead of being paid for half a day, when they are caked in for a job, they are only paid 4cl. the hour. We are not aware that any house of standing employs these hard working men on such cheese-pairing principles, and surely:a company like the Albert Dock Trustees should be the last to do so. ROYAL INFIRMARY.-ELECTION OF SURGEON. Yesterday a special meeting of the trustees and sub scribers to the Liverpool Royal Infirmary was held in the board-room, for the purpose of electing an honorary sur geon, in the room of Mr. Robert Bickersteth. who bas recently resigned, after filling the office fur upwards of forty years. Much interest was evinced in the proceedings by the gentlemen supporting the respestive candidates, and when the business commenced there was a large attendance. Mr. JAMES BOURNE, the president of the institution, opened the proceedings by a brief reference to the cir cumstances under which they were assembled. Mr. Bickersteth, who had so worthily and faithfully filled the office of honorary surgeon to the institution for a long series of years, had, to the great regret of the trustees, felt himself compelled to resign the situation, and they were now called upon to elect a successor. After some further routine remarks, the president called upon any gentleman to come forward who might have a candidate to propose. Mr. EDMUND MOLYNEUX then came forward, and proposed Mr. James Long as a suitable person to fill the vacancy. It was desirable that they should elect a gen tleman of known and tried ability and experience to fill such an office as that which was now unfortunately ren dered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Bickersteth, and he thought that in Mr. Long they had a gentleman who possessed in an eminent degree those qualifications. Mr. Long was a pupil of Mr. Halton's, and had been brought up in the institution. After some further complimentary allusions to Mr. Long, Mr. Molyneux conclnded by pro posing him as a candidate. Mr. EDWARD GIBBON seconded the nomination. Mr. T. E. Moss, banker, then came forward and pro posed Mr. Henry Stubbs as an eligible person to fill the vacant situation. Mr. Stubbs was bred and born among them, and he had much pleasure in proposing him. In doing so it was a satisfaction to him to feel that be was at once performing a public duty as well as a private act of friendship. Mr. JAMES AIKEN seconded the nomination. He had originally intended to have voted for Mr. Long, but find ing that Mr. Stubbs's services had been of longer dura tion thau Mr. Long's, although not much, he had come to the conclusion to support that gentleman. No other candidates were proposed, and scrutineers having been appointed, the polling commenced, and was carried on with considerable spirit until three o'clock, when the poll closed. The scrutineers then proceeded to examine the papers, and about half-past three o'clock returned into the bowel room, when the president an .....•n,Fa the state of the poll to be as follows: For Mr. Stubbs . For Mr. Long Majority for Mr. Stubbs -- 53 Mr. STUBBS then came forward and returned thanks for the honour which had been conferred upon him, stat ing that he should always endeavour to do his duty, and maintain for it the high character which the institution had attained. Mr. EDWARD GIBBON, jun., in the absence of Mr. Long, who was unavoidably absent at the close of the poll, returned thanks to those gentlemen who had recorded their votes in his behalf, and who had given him their support throughout the contest. On behalf of Mr. Long, he (Mr. Gibbon) hoped that gentleman would be more successful on a future occasion. On the motion of Mr. STUBBS, a voto of thanks was passed to The chairman, and the proceedings terminated about. four o'clock. [We may say that Mr. Long has been for some time lecturer at the medical school in connexion with the in stitution, and Mr. Stubbs has been for several years sur geon of the Northern Hospital.] POLICE COURT ;YESTERDAY COMMITMENTS. - A man named John Armstrong, a car driver, in the employ of Mr. Jab Shuffiebottorn, George-street, was yesterday committed to take his trial at the Sessions, charged with obtaining. the sum of £3 under false pretences, representing that Mrs. Shufll,3bot tom had sent him for the money. ANN MILLS was committed for trial, charged with stealing 111 yards of Alpaca, from the shop of Mr. George Williams, in Great George Street. She took the goods from the shop door, and was seen by a person pass ing to drop them from under her cloak. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH RAGGED SCHOOLS; HODSON- STREET. To the EDITOR of the LIVERPOOL STANDARD. SIR,—In a tabular statement of the attendance at the various places of public worship in Liverpool, together with the schools in connection therewith, published in the Mercury of the 25th of February last, the number of children attending St. John's Church Ragged Schools, Hodson-street, appears to be 80, or only about one-half of the real number, which is from 150 to ISO. How the compiler of the table obtained his information 'on this subject is a mystery, no such return having been furni by those connected with the schools; and had he made a per sonal inspection, he would, undoubtedly, have been better informed Probably, other portions of the statistics to which reference has been made are about as truthful, and worthy of an equal amount of credence, as that relating to St. John's Church Ragged Schools The reason why so long a period has elapsed %rithout any notice having been taken of this matter is, that (in order to give an o(rciat contradiction) it was considered better to defer not take place until this week. By inserting this note in your paper of Tuesday you will oblige, yours, obediently, W. B. S. MATHIAS, Clerical Superintendent. EDWARD FORD, jun., Lay Superintendent. Liverpool, March 12,1853. MR. HUGH NEILL, the eminent surgeon of this town, has had an attack of influenza, which at one time threatened to be fatal, but he is now rapidly recovering, and starts to-day for Cheltenham, where he will remain about a fortnight. He expects to resume his profes sional duties the first week in April. ROYAL Disn.— Mr. Morrish, of the Merchants' Dining Rooms, has publicly announced that this day he will dress a baron of beef, from one of the magnificent heifers bought at Messrs. Littledale and Torr's sale ; and several saddles of mutton. This will be a rare combina tion of quantity and quality. - - UNSUBSTANTIATED CHARGE. -- Yesterday, at the Police-court, a charge for using a busive language was preferred before R. E. Hervey and J. H. Smith, Esqrs., by officer Connor (661) aga i n st Mr. Hornblower, archite c t, of this town. The circumstances of the case, as detailed by the officer, wen t to show that , at about ten mi nu t es to twelve o'clock on Thursday night last, Mr. Hornblower, who was proceeding to the landing-'tage, complained that th e b r idge at the north end of the George's Dock was not closed in due time to enable him to reach the ferry boat, and stated that he would hold the officer responsible for his detention in town. This led to an altercation, during which the officer collared the accused, but on the interfe rence of a gentleman who witnessed the proceedings, be was liberated on giving his address. Mr. Hornblower, feeling aggrieved immediately proceeded, in company with bis friend, to the office of the head constable, andge a complaint against the officer, which was ap pointed to be heard yesterday before the Watch Commit tee at three o'clock. In the interim, however, (on Satur day) a summons was served, as above stated, on Mr. Hornblower, to appear before the magistrates to answer the complaint of the officer, at half-past two o'clock yes terday. The evidence of the officer was entirely disproved by a gentleman of high standing, who bore testimony to the constable's insolence and Mr. Hornblower's forbear ance. On the case being dismissed, Sir Geo. Stephen applied to the magistrates for the committal of the officer on the charge of perjury, but as the original case had to be heard before the Watch Committee, they (the magistrates) declined to interfere until the Watch Committee's decision was given. At three o'clock Sir George Stephen appeared before the Watch Committee, but they declined to interfere, alleging that the case had been already adjudicated upon by the magistrates. 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