The Northern Daily Times. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-12-03 00:00:00

To-mosatow, the 4th instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the Brokers' Office, 13, Exchange-buildings, 1721 Bags Bengal RICE, 364 Bags Bengal RAPESEED, 68 Bags Bengal LINSEED, now landing, ex Conqueror from Calcutta, west side Prince's dock. Apply to T. & FI . LITTLEDALF: & CO., Brokers. To-re ORROW, the 4th inst ,nt, at Twelve o'clock, at the Brokers' Office, 7, Exchenge-chambers, 682 Bags RAPESEED, now landing, ex Matilda Wa tenbach, from Calcutta.—Apoly to FRANCIS J. EATON, Broker, Commtrefai A'aito.—ebf4 Mt% At twelve o'clock, at Shand, Higson and Co.'s office, 30, Exchange-alley North, 864 bags Bengal Rice.—Shand, Higson and Co. At eleven o'clock, at the commercial saleroom, Temple court, a quantity of Fruit, and 7 cases Oporto Eggs. .—..Tames Adam. Son and Co. At eleven o'clock, at the commercial saleroom, Temple court, 224 boxes 'Valencia, and 403 half-chests Lisbon Oranges, and 100 barrels American, and 23 barrels Baldwin Apples.—Fletcher and Firth. At twelve o'clock, at the public saleroom, Exchange buildings, 36 boxes East India Borax, 64 cases Ditto, all faults, and 150 bales Bombay Madder Roots.—T. and H. Littledale and Co. At twelve o'clock, at the public saleroom, Exchange buildings, 270 bales Orchella Weed.—Rooke, Okell and Spence. At twelve o'clock, at the brokers' office, 5, Exchange buildings, 250 tons Logwood, and 1 ton Ebony.—Salis bury, Turner and Grey. At twelve o'clock, at the brokers' office, Exchange-place, 30 tons Barwood.—Harpin and Co. At twelve o'clock, at the broker's office, .18, Hackin's-hey, 40 sacks fine Scotch Farina, and 8 casks Luca Oil. H. W. Jackson. At twelve o'clock, at the brokers' office, Royal Bank buildings, 20 tons Mother of Pearl Shells.—Molyneux, Taylor and Co. At twelve o'clock, at the public saleroom, Exchange buildings, 51 bales Bombay Madder Roots.—William Porter and Co. At twelve o'clock, at the public saleroom, Exchange buildings, 50 bags Aleppo Blue Galls. 90 bags Persian Berries, 180 bales fine Palermo Leafy Sumac, 23 cases Tragaranth, 10 cases East India Gum Arabic, 37 bags fine Irish Farina, and 100 bags Sago Flour.—Win. Porter and Co. At eleven o'clock, in the commercial saleroom, Temple conrt, 500 boxes Oporto, and 300 cases Valencia Oranges, 250 bags Oporto IChesnuts, and 800 barrels Apples, and 500 barrels Newtown Pippin Apples. — George Badenach and Son. At twelve o'clock, 500 tons St. Domingo Logwood.—Cox Brothers. At twelve o'clock, at the public saleroom, Exchange buildings, the Rejections and Chips of the Lima Wood ; and at half-past twelve o'clock, 108 bales Rags.—Bower and Slack. At twelve o'clock, at the broker's office, s'Rumford-street, 13 bags damaged Palermo Sumac.—George Goore. At twelve o'clock, at the public saleroom. Exchange buildings, 400 bags Sago Flour, and 180 bags Nitrate of Soda.—R. L. Clare. At twelve o'clock, at the brokers' office, York-buildings, Dale-street, 50 tons Red Saunders Wood.—Pattinson and Clark. At twelve o'clock, at the public saleroom, 10 pipes Con centrated Lemon Juice.—John Stuart and Co. At twelve: o'clock, at :the bi okers' office, 4, Chapel. street, 42 tons Fustic.—Campbell and Preston. At twelve o'clock, at the brokers' office, 16, Exchange buildings, 35 tuns Sperm Oil, 20 boxes Russian Stearine, 100 barrels Spirits Turpentine, and 400 brls. fine American Rosin,—J. H. Rayner and Co. At twelve o'clock, at the public saleroom, Exchange buildings, 200 bales Sound, and 200 bales heated Gambier.—T. W. and J. C. Harrop and Co. Commercial Salt I. THlS____ DAY. :THIS DAY, the 3rd instant, at Twelve o'clock, at Shand, Higson and Co.'s Office, 30, Exehange-alley North, 864 Bags Bengal RICE, now !landing, ex Conqueror from Calcut , a, In Prince's Dock.— Apply to SHAND, HIGSON & CO., Brokers. TaisilDmr. the 3rd instant, at Eleven o'clock. at the Commercial Saleroom, Temple-court, 718 Half-chests Lisbon ORANGES, ex Cintra (s.s.) ; 52 Ha'f-chests Port ORANGES, 160 Bags Port CHESNUTS, ex Dourol(0.1.) ; 7 Cases Oporto EGGS, 52 Half-chests Lisbon ORANGES, ex Vanguard 42 Cases Malaga ORANGES, ex Duero (s.s.); 63 Cases Malaga ORANGES, 50 Boxes Malaga ORANGES, ex Eurepa (s.e.); 14 Cases Malaga Bitter ORANGES, 25 Boxes Malaga Bitter ORANGES, 138 Cases Messina LEMONS, 305 Boxes Palermo ORANGES, 150 Bags Naples WALNUTS, 60 Bags Sicily WALNUTS, 100 Bags Messina NUTS. JAMES ADAM. SON & CO., Brokers Anply to Tars DAY, the 3rd instant, at Eleven o'clock, at the Commercial Saleroom, 'Temple-court, 224 Boxes Valencia ORANGES, ex Europa (s.s.), from Valencia; 403 *.Chests Lisbon ORANGES, ex Cintra (s.s.), from Lisbon ; 100 Barrels American APPLES, ex Neptune, from New York; 23 Barrels Baldwin APPLES. ex S. Curling, from Boston. Apply to FLETCHER & FIRTH, Brokers. 4, Temple-court. TO-MORROW On account of whom it may concern. TO-MORROW, the 4th instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the Brokers' Office, Chap 1-atre t, _ - 36 Bales Surat COTTON, and a qu'autity PICKINGS, Scc., ex Clasmerden ; 35 Bales Surat COT EON, and a quantity PICKINGS, &c., ex Bonaventure; 10 Bales Surat COTTON, and a quantity PICKINGS, &c., ex Shooting Star; 8 Bales Surat COTTON, and a quantity PICKINGS, &c., ex Constantinople. 89 Ral s; all more or less damaged by salt wter.—Apply to LEA. IVA DDINGTON & WALTHEW, Broker BANKRUPT'S AND OTHER PROPERTY To•MORSOW, the 4th instant, at One Christopher Bushell and Co.'s Office, Royal Insurance-buildings, North John street, Liverpool, The following WINES and SPIRITS, in wood and bottle. being chiefly the stock of Messrs. Walker and Knight, Wine Mer chants. Chester, sold by order of the Assignees; at.d of the lat e firm of Messrs. Unwin and Son, Liverpool, sold to close Partnershi p accounts, f.z. 70 Pipes and 70 Hogsheads of PORT WINES, of various ages, i • Roiid; shipped by Quarles, Harris and Co., and others. 10 Butts, 30 Hogsheads, and 10 Quarter-casks of SHERRY', shipped by P. Domeeq and others. 50 Pipes WHITE CAPE. 20 Hogsheads and 16 Quarter-casks MADEIRA (direct, an d West Ir dia.) 1 Butt, 5 Hhds., and 10 Quarter-casks Lisbon, sweet and dry. 10 Hogsheads of AIARSAL t. 150 Cases of CHAMPAGNE, in quarts and pints ; shipped by . _ " Moet," " Perrier Jouet" and Co., and others. 25 Hogsheads and 25 Barrels BRANDY, shipped by Hennessey and others. 6 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Together with smaller parcels of Claret, Red Lisbon, Benicarlo, an!' sundry other Wines. Samples and catalogues will b 3 ready at the Broker's Office, This Day (Tuesday), the 2nd instant. CHRISTOPHER BUSHELL & CO., Brokers. FRIDAY On FRIDAY next, the sth last , at Twelve o'clock, at the Broker's office, 7, Exchange-chambers, 50 Tons LINSEED CAKE (Earles and Carter's make). FRANCIS J. EATON, Broker. Apply to lOn Fain Air next, the sth Inst., at Twelve o'clock, at the Broker's office. 7, Exchange-chambers, 630 Bags SALTPETRE, now landing ex Conqueror, from Calcutta.—Apply to FRAIN Cli J. EATON, Broker. On bait. ON SALE. MADEIRA WINE 8, Via the East and West Indies, In Pipes, Hogsheads, and Quarter-c Asks, JOHN D tIVER, 4, Exchange -alley North Apply to T HIS DAY, R. J. NODDER Will respectfully offer his Selection of Parisian and English RIDING and WALKING HATS, BONNETS, and CAPS, with every description of Trimmings, Feathers, Laces, &c., of the most fashionable and tasteful kind. 8 1 , CHURCH STREET. FOR SALE, a CLIPPER SHIP (building.) ` , •,O:\ Length of keel and forerake, 130 feet; breadth, extreme, 27 feet 11 inches : depth of hold, 18 feet. w~d40," ' Will measure about 470, builder's measure; a good model, from lines to ensure fast sailing, combined with gdod carrying qualities ; having a long flat floor will take the ground well. Is now building under special inspection to class ten years Al. And, ,• , A CLIPPER SCHOONER, upon the stocks, i t.,VIA\ ready for launching, about the following dimensiens Length of keel and forerake, 84 feet ; breadth, extreme, 19 feet 3 inches; depth of hold. 10 feet 9 inches. Will Measure 142 tone, builder's measure; 111 846-3500 tons, new; and 104 54-100 tons register measure. Is yellow-metal fastened to the wales, except the 'centre line ; suitable for the fruit or wine trade, or where fast s a ili n g is required ; and having a long flat fl OF, with sharp ends, will take the ground and stow well. Built under special inspection to class eight years A 1. Also, i A CLINCHER -BUILT SCHOONER. tLer gth of keel and f or erake, 51 feet; b eadth, extreme, 16 feet; depth of hold. 7 f eet 4 Inches. W ill measure 1 4 ;t 4 8f1 7 1."'" about 56 tons, builder's measure; is copper-fastened ; will be an easy draught of water, and take the ground well,—For particulars apply to JAMES BE AZLEY,, Redcross. street. air THE NORTHERN TIMES WILL BE A DOUBLE SHEET TO-MORROW. NORTHERN TIMES.---LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1856 THE DAYS NEWS Last night the friends and admirers of Mr. J. R. Jeffery, the newly-elected member for Lime street THE Ward, entertained him at a grand banquet, in Lucas's Repository, Great Charlotte street. The occasion drew together a large number of the Liberal electors of the town—men who dispise all kinds of shuffling in a public functionary, most of whom, by their votes on the Ist Nov. last, gave prac tical effect to their feelings and principles, as a portie'n of the municipal constituency of Liver pool. Of course, the hero of the evening was Mr . Jeffery, and they who heard his straightforward and manly speech, must be convinced that, for once, the remarkable saying of Mr. Layard, now grown into an adage—" the right man in the place"—has been effected, when Mr. Jeffery was sent into the Town Council as the representa tive of the Electors of Lime Street Ward. The sight was a gratifying one. It showed that the days of prodigality in the Town Council are numbered, and that as time and opportunity offers, the various Constituencies will take good care not to send to the Council Chamber any persons but those whose previous anticedents stamp them as belonging to the order of " Progress," who detest jobbing on the smallest scale, and who, irrespec tive of creed or party, will advocate and support those plans only which are calculated to advance the good old town, as the first maritime port of the world, extend her trade and commerce, and render her people prosperous and happy. " Union is strength," and never was the truth of this trite saying more triumphantly verified than in the election of Mr. Jeffery. The banquet of last night has served to unite more closely in the bonds of union the Liberal Electors of Liver pool. To all the other wards we would now say—Behold what has taken place in the stronghold of our municipal prodigal sons. take courage, fight with zeal and determination the battle of Lime-street Ward iu your respective dis- triets. Choose good men and true ; tliose whose business habits and intimate knowledge .of your local interests and wants, combined with rectitude of purpose and public honesty, are above sus picion, and send them to the Council Chamber as your representatives The earnest strivings of the most humble can do something, and he who strikes but a single blow, contributes less or more to the common cause, and renders some service to society at large by giving a helping hand in cleansing the Augean stable of the corporation, and discarding from among its members all who support a "clique" for party and political purposes. Among the other local topics and occurrences of the day, to which we would draw our readers' attention, are the meeting of the Toxteth Local Board of Health, and the annual meeting of the ratepayers at the Old Swan. It will be observed that notwithstanding all that has taken place, and that has been said and done respecting the supply of gas, complaints are still made on this head. Mr. Dansie complained that, in the Grove Park district, the gas was not kept at half the pressure it should be. At the Old Swan meeting, steps were ordered to be taken to repair. Derby lane, which, from the statements put forth, has been in a most dangerous condition for some time past. - Id addition to the loss of Le Lyonnais, already alluded' to, we now record particulars of the melancholy wreck of a steamer on Lake Superior, and loss of fifty lives. The details of the disaster in question are heartrending in the extreme, which, with other accidents of a fatal character, will be found recorded in other parts of the paper. Connected with the annals of crime, we have to remark that the author of the Croydon tragedy has surrendered himself to justice, confessed the crime, and palliates the heinous character of his murderous attack, by insinuating that Mrs. Belton was a person equally as bad as himself. The unfortunate woman still lies in a hopeless state, and there is not any chance of her recovery. In fact, the case seems to be similar in its character and results to that of Cope, for which Marley now lies under sentence of death. With respect to the murder of Mr. Little, up to the present time, we believe that the murderer is still at large, and the public, who were, for some days after the discovery of the murderer's weapons, buoyant with the hope that they would be traced ere long to the perpe trators, have again become depressed and despon dent. So many days have now passed without an arrest being made, it is naturally feared that the authorities must have been hitherto on a wrong track, or totally at fault in their operations How. ever this may be, it is not the less true that their exertions have been most assiduous and untiring, and we trust they may, ere long, be rewarded with success. It may be mentioned, as a reason why the murderer did not take any of the numerous small notes which were piled upon the table, that it is the habit of the station masters along the line to stamp every note they receive with the name of the station and the date. These marks the per petrator of the crime would have at once seen, and his wretched instinct must have suggested that they would afford means of detection if he pos sessed himself of any of the notes ; otherwise, as they were, for the most part, for one pound only, he would most probably have carried them away. Archdeacon Denison's case is not yet ended. Two bishops, Exeter and Bangor, of the church, have spoken out upon the subject, and have ad dressed letters to their clergy, in which they dispute the validity of the judgment of the Archbishop of Canterbury, denouncing the treatment to which the Archdeacon has been subjected, and argue with a keenness, bordering upon vehemence, that his doctrines are not repugnant to the thirty-nine articles, and, therefore, that his condemnation and sentence are unmerited and unjust. From what we learn, the Court of Queen's Bench, and both Houses of Convocation will be called upon to pronounce an opinion on the questionable theology of the Archdeacon. ,As the case now stands, it is melancholy to contemplate it. The church, as a church, is unable to define her own doctrines, and is obliged to have recourse to the Queen's Bench, a secular court, to decide a vital point of faith, inasmuch as it is impossible to exclude from the investigation the spiritual branch of the question. Can it be possible that the great founder of Christianity—he who, upwards of eighteen hundred years ago, went forth teaching and preaching to the humble and simple multitudes of the land of Palestine, along the shores of Galilee, and by the banks of the Jordan, the faith which was to lead to salvation, and point to glory : that divine teacher who desired little children to come unto him and be blessed, as the emblems of the simplicity of the doctrines ha sought to inculcate—could have intended that they should only be comprehended by lay judicial tribunals ? It is a sad state of affairs, and we hope that the Church will rise, and at once extricate herself from the difficulty in which she is placed—a difficulty that tends to rend her in twain at no distant day. Respecting the Southampton Election, there is nothing new. From what we see stated in the Lon don journals, Mr. James has actually resigned the contest, feeling that the current of public opinion is too strong against him. Nevertheless, it is rumoured that the Mayor is determined to contest the borough against Mr. Wegneulin. Mr. James' friends, how ever, are quietly watching the issue of events, and calculating upon the likelihood of Mr. Andrews chances, should he come forward in the stead of Mr. James. William Pierce and James Burgess, accused of the great Gold Dust Robbery, was again brought before the Lord Mayor of London, at, the Mansion house, yesterday. Further evidence was produced, and the case again adjourned to thisday. The Continental news is rather significant. A confimation of the rumour of an insurrection in Sicily has been confirmed, but the accounts received do not add anything additional to the telegraphic despatches which we published yester day. The Neufchatel dispute still occupies the attention of the European Governments. It is said that the tone of observation, in reference to the matter, is more conciliatory at Berlin than was the speech from the throne, and with the view of enlisting the good offices of France, it seems that the Prussian Ambassador at Paris, Count Hatz feldt, now in B er li n, i s a b out to return to his post withinstructions to remove apprehensions of Prussia doing anything unnecessarily to endanger the peace of Europe, and that she trusts entirely to the good will and the mediation of France. On the other hand, the Swiss authorities are not much disposed to settle the matter, and the Federal Council have again refused to release the pri soners From Vienna, we learn that the Emperor and Empress were at Venice. The Augsburg Post Zeitung, an Ultramontane organ, says that the Jewish writers for the Vienna press have so demoralised the Catholic population of the city, that, out of nearly half a million of inhabitants, " not more than 50,000 confessed at Easter, .and received the sacrament." The Concordat has given such offence to the nation, that the above mentioned paper will perhaps a year hence have to announce that not even 50,000 persons have properly observed the Easter holidays. Although money is plentiful, the improvement on the Vienna Exchange has not kept pace with that which has taken place in Paris and London. Vast quantities of snow have fallen, but still all the mails from the west of Europe have been received. Madrid advices state that the authorities have thought proper to apologise to the persons arrested a short time since at the Prince's Cafe. Among the number was the learned M. Ramon de Eche varria, who most certainly could not be classed as a conspirator or seditious person. Sometimes the agents of the powers that govern overstep their instructions, and this was the case in the present instance At the present day there is no question of more importance to society, nor any which appears to receive greater attention, or more frequent and searching discussions, than that of public educa tion. This is as it should be. We, therefore, gladly hail any advance which is made to extend and improve existing systems, convinced that, no matter however feeble the attempt which may be made, some good must result, and the cause of civilisation be promoted thereby. On Wednesday there was a meeting of a number of very influential gentlemen at the Adelphi Hotel, the object of which was to hear addresses from J. Colquhoun, Esq., and the Rev. Mr. Rhyle, on the question of education, in connection with the Church of England. At this meeting two important points engaged the attention of the chief speakers—the religious element, and the proposition of " a rate in aid," or, in other words, local assessment, for the support of our elementary schools. All the speakers deplored the inefficiency of our present schemes of public instruction, and manifested a strong, nay, ardent desire to lend their aid and support to any plan which could be devised to effect a removal of the deficencies and defeats complained of. We reiterate our previously expressed opinion, that national education, to be worth the name, must be good, universal, and permanent. Now we demur to the opinions enun ciated by Mr, Colquhoun and others, at the Adelphi Hotel, on Wednesday, viz., that education cannot come under the first of the elements enunciated above, unless that the minds of children are saturated with the peculiar religious dogmas of this or that church. To do so is to instruct in creeds, but it is not teaching religion. A portion of the community whose religious scruples we may respect, but whose short-sightedness we must deplore, have held aloof from all Government schemes, which de not make their grand element that of religious instruction. The B.ble, we con tend, should not be made a common school book. It contains in its pages truths too solemn, treats of subjects too awful, but at the same time, sublime, in their character, to allow of placing it on a parallel with Murray's Reader, Enfield's Speaker, Thompson's Geography, Euclid's Elements, Brydge's Algebra, &c. We hold that its contents are too sacred to be thus made a sort of pastime for tha giddy and volatile dispositions of young scholars. Nevertheless, each and all should know, and be taught to feel, the glorious and consolatory truths which it contains, but that we would do without making it a common school book, Again, we strongly object to the inculcation of creeds and liturgies at schools. Such is the work of the parent and religious pastor. The school teacher has no right to interfere on such debateable ground. His duty ends in the formation of moral habits, and, above all, awe and veneration Ibr the Great Founder of the universe—the father of us all,—the development of those bodily and mental powers and faculties with which man is endowed. To do so, children may be led out to view the works of na ture, and there learn the omnipotence and omni presence of their God. Every leaf, every flower ; all things, animate and inanimate, contain within them sermonising materials of great value. Yea, more, when the lark ascends midway to heaven, and there carols forth its song of praise, the young and rising generation can be taught to see and hear the mighty works of creation and Providence. The sound of the gurgling brook,—the lowing of the cattle,—the chirping notes of the feathered tribe, give daily lessons, far more powerful, far more effective, because far more lasting than all the information imparted from books and lectures unacco mpanied with suitable objects of illustratio n . The one addresses body , head and heart; the other only calls into exercise the powers of attention and 1 memory. Taking this view of the matter , we object, most determinedly, to the inculcation of any creed or peculiar religious dogma in our schools for the people ; and for the best of all possible reasons, that we can train up good and virtuous citizens without it. Every binding obligation of the ten commandments can be enforced and instilled ; habits of truth and honesty, and an aversion of a l l those demoralising influences which degrade man kind to, aye, and below, a level with the brute crea tion, can be formed, independent of catechisms, li turgies, or one-sided commentaries, on God's word. Whilst, then, it is our wish that the youth of the land should be educated in reality, and not sub jected to the theological treadmill —which is now the order of the day—we do not, as we have already stated, undervalue the importance of religious teaching ; all we contend for, is that that is the work of the parent and the pastor. In the home circle, and in the house of prayer, should this first of duties be discharged: Would that it were so, and that all who call themselves parents, and all who exercise the functions of a ministering priest of the Gospel, were duly impressed with the im portance of their duty in this respect ; then, indeed, might we hope to see, not a superficially instructed people, but a race of educated beings ; all of whom, from the peasant to the peer, would not only know, but faithfully perform their re spective duties in society. Then would the enticing schemes of some Lady Bountiful — the deep and well laid plans of squires and lords to exercise, in their respective districts, authority bordering upon tyranny, soon dis appear. " Vestry cliques," and " town council intrigues" would not again disturb the order of a well regulated society. In a word, such an educa tion as we contemplate would secure us a generation of patriots, philanthrophists, and Christians in the true sense of the term. With regard to the permanent support of a system of National Education, Mr. Colquhoun spoke against levying a rate. We would be slow to undervalue the voluntary principle as applied to religious estab lishments, but we contend, notwithstanding the statements of Mr Colquhoun, and that no less zeal ous educationist, Mr. Baines, of Leeds, voluntary ism, as applicable to National Education, has been tried and found wanting. We could ourselves give hundreds of instances, both here and in the sister kingdom, in proof of our assertion, but we leave it to that able statistician, Rev. Dr. Hume, to dispel the ignorance which many labour under upon this part of the subject. Nothing but an educational rate will meet the requirements of the present age and state of society—that rate must be levied upon all, for all are most deeply interested in the advantages which it will secure. Not only must we support schools, but build school-houses ; make our system a permanent and integral portion of the Constitution, And as the people pay the ra te, so would w e give them a voice in its appropriat ion.W n, e t v o o . u e l h el o t u o id a great extent do away with the lordly orders of the Committee of the Privy Council on Education. Their reasonable and practical suggestions we should adopt—their lordly dictation we would spurn and disregard. Practical me guide the educational machi ne. Briefless barristers and clerical d rones, because they can sport an A.B. or an A.M. to their name, should not be our Schools Inspectors. We would make Education a fourth learned profes sion—the best ally of the other three— and from that profession we would select all our officers. Promotion should be from the ranks. The humblest ♦illage teacher should be taught that he has the power of advancing, step by step, until he attains the highest pinnacle of his calling—Minister of Education—and can be in a position to address, in his official capacity, the congregated wisdom of the nation, on the mental and moral progress of the people. MR. J. G. BALER.—Mr. Bales, who, for fourteen years, creditably filled the important office of inspector of letter carriers, at our General Post office, has resigned that situa tion, and purchased the Globe Hotel, Mersey street, which he has fitted up in the first style as regards elegance and comfort ; and, no doubt, his numerous friends will be as glad to see him in his new position as they were in his former one. OASES-STREET SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS.—AS usual, there was a numerous attendance last Saturday. and the amateurs gave satisfaction. Miss Jessie Ham mond sang several appropriate songs, and was encored in every one. T. B. Forwood, Esq., presided, and expressed toe gratification he felt at being called upon to assist this step in the sight direction. Thse concerts being so suc cessful and attracting, as they do, the working classes, for whose benefit they were established, will be continued every Saturday evening, at eight o'clock. EMIGRATION FROM LIVECRPOOL.-Thirty emigrant vessels have left Liverpool during the past month for all foreign and colonial ports, with an aggregate number of 7,839 passenger?, 5,263 of whom were bound for the United States, 1,798 for Victoria, 543 for Taminia, and 230 for New Zealand. The steerage passengers may be thus classi fied :—To the United States : 1,292 English, 106 Scotch, 3,425 Irish, and 368 natives of other countries. To Vic' o ria : 1,122 English, 181 Scotch, 318 Irish, and 123 natives of other countries. To Tasmania : 302 English, and 225 Scotch. To' New Zealand : All English. We are glad to inform our operative readers, that a lecture on " Oliver Cromwell," will be delivered by the Rev. John Macnaught, on Thursday evening neat, at eight o'clock, in the Everton National School Rooms, Mill-lane, on behalf of St. Chrysostom's Working Man's Association OLD CERISTMAS.—The annual visit of our antiquated and valued friend approaches, and of course there will be many festive gatherings to greet him. In many respects the oal gentleman is fastidious as to his fare, but when any one doubts on this point, the difficulty wiil be at once obviated by Mr. Wilkie, of 19, Harrington-street, who is counted the king of all "game" and " Boar's head pie" makers The best judges of these delicacies, pronounce the articles L. be of unequalled quality, and such as to command th, highest praise from every class, and there are few who have not tried these excellent viands. No doubt, one sample of Mr. Wilkie's pies will convince every one of the truth of the assertion. LIVERPOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1856.—A work under the above title, is, we believe, about to be published in Liver pool ; which, in addition to the usual information given in almanacks and diaries, will contain a carefully compiled summary of the local events of the year, arranged under their respective dato, and in an intelligible form. A variety of original articles, bearing on local matters, will also be given ; together with an analysis of the commerce of the port of Liverpool—the latter to be executed by a gentleman of great commercial knowledge and experience. The editors and compilers of this work, Messrs. Lee and Night ingale, are gentlemen who have long been connected with the press, aad whose talents and experience, justify the expectation, that the work will be executed with ability and accuracy. The intimate relations existing between Manchester and Liverpool, will render this work almoet as useful here as there. The publishers are Messrs. Benson and Mallet, of Castle-street. —Manchester Weekly Ackediser. DEATH BY DROWNING OF A DOCK GATEMAN, AND FUNERAL YESTERDAY.-011 Friday night last, John Gregg, dock gateman at the Sandon Dock, while 'taking soundings before opening the gates, slipp e d and fell into the water, and although prompt assistance was afforded, he was unable to avail himself of it, and sank, When the body was recovered about three hours afterwards, life of course was extinct. The funeral took place yesterday, and was attended by sixty of the dock gatemen, who preceded the hearse in procession, walking two and two abreast. They were all in their new uniform, and their fine appearance and orderly deportment, exited general attention. The relatives of the deceased occupied a mourning coach, which was followed to the Necropolis by a large number of the frfends of the deceased. After the service had been read, the chaplain took advantage of the occa sion in impressing upon those in attendance the ur, certainty of human life, as ins'aticed in the case before him, and alluded in feeling terms, to the fact of the deceased having, six months previously, been at the Necropolis, selecting burial ground for his friends, little imagining at the time that his remains would be the first to occnpy it. The impressive remarks of the worthy chaplain were listened to with profound attention by those present. We may add, that the deceased has left a widow and two children to lament his untimely end, and, as he was a very useful servant, and met his death while in the discharge of his duty, we hope the Dock Committee will take the case of his widow and orphans, who, we believe, are left almost unprovided for, into their consideration. P r ior t o his appointment as dock gateman, deceased acted as messenger at the Exchange Newsroom. CATHERINE HAYES AT ST. GEORGE'S HALL.—The lovers of melody, and they who feel an inclination to hear the rival of the Swedish Nightingale, will have an opportunity of doing so to-night. She sings at St. George's Hall, where, we have no doubt, a large and fashionable audience will assemble to greet the Irish Cantatrice. She who has travelled in almost all parts of the world, and called down the plaudits of the people of every clime through which she passed. It is unnecessary for us to give a history of the professional life of Miss Hayes, nor of the unparallelled success which has attended her at every step she has taken. Brother Johathan gave her a most flittering recTtion in every State she visited. The golden lands of California welcomed her to the shores of the Pacific, and the dark races of the Sandwich Islands flocked to hear her warble in that effective, happy, and pleasing style for which she is so famous.. At Sydney, and at Melbourne, thousands flocked to her concerts regardless of cost. The people of Bombay and Calcutta heard and admired her great abilities, whilst the citizens of Batavia did homage to her musical genius. Having thus traversed the world over, she comes arson; ns previous to another tour. The programme of to—night is of the most recherche character, and such as will admit of Miss Hayes giving full scope to her voice, which is so extensive in compass, and so perfect both in its upper and lower register. Besides, she is assisted by a most talente troup of vocalists. who will render efficient aid. In a word, we believe the concert will be a musical treat never surpassed, and only equalled in Liverpool when Madle. Jenny Lind visited Liverpool in her professional capacity. REPRESENTATIO N IN SCOTLAND.—Dr. Begg has addressed a letter to the " people of Scotland," in which he advccites the expediency of getting for Scotland the English system of forty shilling freehold votes in counties. He also urges the adoption, from the same country, of the principle of allowing a forty shilling freeholder in any burgh to have the right of voting in the county where the burgh stands. The rev, doctor thinks if these two propositions were carried out, that there would be laid the foundation of unlimited national improvement. IMPORTANT TO BENEFIT SOCIETIES.—At the Insolvent Debtors' Court, on Monday last, an insolvent was brought up who had been treasurer to an Orldfellows' Lodge, and, as such, owed the society £150; there was a sum of £B2 in court, which they claimed, and the question argued was, whether the society should take the whole, or only a divi dend with the other creditors. It was contended that the society lent the money to the insolvent, taking 5 per cent. Mr. Commissioner Phillips, held that the Ict gave all friendly societies a preference, and made the rule absolute for payment. BUSINESS or THE HOUSE OF COMMON3.—From one of Mr. Brotherton's annual returns, issued on Thursday, it appears that, in the course of last session, 18 motions were made that the " house no now adjourn." Of these,l3 were withdrawn, and 5 negatived. For the adjournment of debates, there were 21 motions, of which 4 were withdrawn, and 17 negatived. That " the chairman do report pro gress," there were 29 motions, of which 11 were with drawn, 17 negatived, and 1 agreed to. That " the chair man do now leave the chair," there were 8 motions, of which 2 were withdrawn, 2 negatived, and 4 agreed to. That the house "will at its rising adjourn till Monday next," or any future day; there were 8 divisions, of which 2 were withdrawn, 2 negatived, and 4 agreed to. MORE PAUPER REmoVALs.—Last week, a young woman named Sheals, arrived in Belfast by the Glasgow steamer, having been sent over by the Edinburgh parochial authori ties, to whom she had applied for relief. The woman was born in Ireland, but had resided for some time in Scotland. Captain M'Bride, deputy harbour-master, with his usual kindness, provided her with food and lodging, ob tained a ticket from the relieving-officer for admission to the and she gm w u o ,a r ßr k dr h ii da o eun guardians haseo; n but,not Wednesdayfr heard,om oms she ea c s, a tv. u a s s e Tr o eh r f s womane ed other, a d mw admission stillho C b,f a ßaoy p trr tt a tdhhh i e n ee: n np d aiM c d hildren. passagepl od u gr During g g - to h hf o e u tseen last ppreorvsiodnesd, fortnight, principallyf Captainh er women or im C d ee a n p t a a as i who were li going n,b ut to whosee k were their unablefrien to pay f friends n England, Scotland, themselves. and Dublin, Every case was minutely and carefully enquired into, and its merits ascertained before assistance was afforded.— Belfast News-Letter. IMMIINIVINWIUMMIP!'I• III IMINMMM.. GREAT REFORM BANQUET TO J. R. JEFFERY. ESQ., TOWN COUNCILLOR Reform is no longer a theory in Liverpool—the grand and inspiring scene that was witnessed, last evening, in Great Charlotte street, was significant of many things, but of none more than that the great principles of Reform have taken lasting root in the public mind, and that the triumph in Lime street Ward has broken the barrrier that so long made Torytsm rampant ; but, like all other things, that system hid its day, but 'tis gone, and for ever. The banquet was every way worthy of the occa sion ; and when the number of first class class citizens who attended—their position in the social and commercial scale—is taken into account, the reformers of Liverpool may well congratulate themselves on having set an example worthy of every town in England. There being no room in town at all capable of affording accommoda tion for the number of gentlemen who signified their intention of being present, it was deemed indispensable to take Lucas's large room, Great Charlotte street, and, to say the least, there was nothing left undone that could conduce to the comfort of all present. THE ROOll was tastefully and appropriately laid out. Festoons of evergreens hung between the flags, and the banners were placed at appropriate distances at either side, along the apartment, There was nothing left undone in this respect. THE BANNW S. Over the chair was a white fl ig, with blue edging, and the inscription, " The respoasibility of electors and representative," supported by flags and banners on either side; on the hung the Royal Standard, and that on the left bore the Liverpool Arms. Along the room were a profusion of flags and mottos, amongst which were those bearing the following inscription :—" He whose own worth doth speak need no: speak his own worth." " The trade and commerce of Liverpool." " Genius lights its own fire." " Rejoice in well doing " " Unity, peace, and concord." THE BAND AND SINGERS At the end of the room was erected an orchestra, in which Martin's celebrated band was placed, and also two sets of glee singers, and Mr. Richardson presided at th e piano. Daring the dinner, the most popular and favourite airs were performed with admirable skill and effect. THE BANQUET Was supplied by Mr. Speiser, of the Victoria Hotel, Lime street, and was such as to please the most fastidi ous, and everything the season afforded was there in abundance. The wine was excellent and varied. There . was one thing, and we cannot refrain from stating it-- the arrangements made for the Press were admirable, and such as enabled the reporters to hear and chronicle what was said. In this respect we wish other public bodies would imitate the committee. There was another feature also, that of punctuality, for precisely at six o'clock, the guest. J. B. Jeffery, Esq., entered the room, accompanied by the following gentlemen: J. Haigh, Esq., the Rev. Thomas Horton (of Devonpott), A. C. Stewart, Esq., G. Maxwell, Esq., J. J. Stitt, Esq., J. Fernie, Esq., C. E. Rawlins, Esq., J. Crossfield, Esq., T. C. Avison, Esq., J. Finch, Esq., R. W. Ronald, Esq., J. Woodruff, Esq., John Rogers, Esq., G. Melly, Esq.. J. Corbally, Esq., J. B. Spence, Esq. ; and among the company present were— Messrs. Robertson, E Roberts, H. J. Hobbs, Black, D Marples, Gibson, H. Dodd, S. Thornelv, Medley, E. Willmer, D. Smith. Walker, Clarke, Bayes, Barker, Liversedge, Condliff, M. Connall, H. Tate, J. Sharp, D. Baugh, M‘Millan, Corkhill, Nodder, Flower, Burden, S. B. Jackson, Graham, J. Dignan, Durandu, &c., &o The chair was taken by J. Haigh, Esq., who acted as Mr. Jeffery's chairman throughout the contest for the ward. We had intended to give the names of the whole company present, but from the number, we found it quite out of our power. There were upwards of 400 gentlemen present. Messing having been asked by the Rev. Dr. Horton, the band played " The Roast Beef of Old England." We should have stated that, when Mr. Jeffery and his friends entered the room, they were received with long continued applause. The following is a copy of the BILL OF FARE. Soup a la Reine. Gelantines de Veau . ITetes de saugliers fareis Turkeys farcies et Gelee Game Pies, ala francalse 4 Pigeon Pies Itoula de de Boeuf Galantines de Poularde garni kspic de Soles de Gelee 1 (oars Heads Aspic de Veau et Jambou i i: Roasted Turkeys Tongues, Garnished Roasted Beef R msted Fowls Hams, Garnished ' Rounds of Beef Gelee au Citron Gelee au Via de Madero r Gelee au Kirschwasser Plum Puddings Tourtes Suisse Tourtes de Pommes Meringues au Fruits'; , Les Cremes au Cognac Blanc Mange Les Cremes au Marasquin Gelee au Rum Les Cremes au Citron Cheesejand Celer, DESSERT Apples, Pears, Filberts, Raisins, Almonds, Figs, Chesnuts, Oranges, Grapes, Walnuts, &c , &c. When the good things had been discussed, and grace pronounced, - The Chairman said: Gentlemen, before we proceed to the ordinary business which will lie before us, I shall read notes of apology from two or three gentlemen, to whom I feel it to be due that I should account for their absence. The first gentleman for whose absence I shall account is Mr. Robertson Gladstone. (Loud cheers.) Mr. Jeffery: Three cheers for Mr. Gladstone, (Loud and long cheering.) The C , lairman: When Mr. Gladstone consented to attend this dinner, it was on the condition that if he were not called to London, as he expected to be, before the time, he would have pleasure in attending. The circum stance which he intimated might take place, has taken place, and Mr. Gladstone was called to London, impera tively, last night or this morning. He explained to me only last evening, and I feel it due to you as well as to him that I should account for his absence. The second gentleman whose presence was expected, although it was not announced in our placard, was our old, and tried, and sincere friend and reformer, Mr. William Rathbone. Loud cheers.) _ _ Mr. Jeffery : Three cheers for the veteran philanthro pist. (Loud cheers.) The Chairman : Mr. Rathbone has addressed to me this note, which I feel it to be due to you to read TO THOMAS _HAIGH, ESQ., CHAIRMAN Dear Sir,—Confined to my bed by a slight attack of sore throat, and a severe attack of influenza, I am obliged to emp:oy an amanuensis to express my great regret that I cannot be with you this evening. I have much wished to be with you, because I felt that we met on neutral ground, and that I did not compromise opinions which I continue to hold as firmly now, as I did when I was rightly dismissed the service, as I could not consent to be a delegate, and was no longer the representative of the constituencies. The fight in Lime-street and the adjoin ing wards was a successful stand up fight for those Liberal principles in which we all cordially unite, proving what the Liberal party can accomplish when they put the shoulder to the wheel. The toast to which you had requested me to respond, embraces so wide a view of the future, may I be excused if I refer to one of the topics to which I hoped to draw the attention of your meeting : The situation in which the country is placed at the termi nation of the late glorious victory of Right over Might. That contest has involved a fourfold greater loss of life, in proportion to the numbers engaged, from causes which might have been prevented, than the disastrous Walcheren expedition, which roused to indignation the whole British people. In the present instance, those to whom these disasters have been attributed have been promoted. I will not say have been honoured • for real honour wo u ld require the nation's sanction. These evils were remedied. The remnant of the finest army ever sent out from British shores was saved by a most well-chosen, well-advised, and efficient commission, sent out by her Majesty's govern ment ; and 1 assert without danger of disproof that, with. out that commission, Sebastopol would never have been taken. The nation has been waiting to see the recognition of such service by her Majesty's Ministers, or by the repre sentatives of the people, An attempt was made, in the House of Lords, by Lord Panmure, and in the House of Commons by Mr. Frederick Peel, to sneer down those services, which was gallantly met by the Premier. There has, however, been no public recognition of such services. The country owes it to those noble and disinterested men to call forth that recognition. Unless able and high minded men are supported by those who have appointed them, and by the country at large—how can the country ever hope that it will be faithfully served when that service shall require the exposure, not of subordinates, but of those belonging to and linked in with the most powerful and highest classes of society? Such is the ser vice rendered by the Crimean Commissioners, which as yet remains unrecognised.—With much regret at my unavoida ble absence from your meeting, I remain, dear sir, your faithful servant, (Signed) Wm. RATHBONE . Greenbank, Tuesday, Dec. 2. The Chairman : The next letter is from Mr. Picton, who had accepted an invitation to dine with us to-day : Wavertree, Monday morning, Dec. 1, 1856. Dear Sir, —Having been confined to the house by illness for some days it will be impossible for me to be present at the banquet to-morrow evening, which I much regret, as I should have had great pleasure in taking part in the p ro ceedings to do honour to our representative.—Yours, &c., J. A. Picrort. Cope, Esq, -• The Chairman: The only other note of apology I shall -,__ ad is from the other member for Lime-street Ward-. Mr. Johnson London-road, 24th Nov., 1856. . —Owing to a prior enaagenient it will be otzt to accept your kind invitation to join tb! fJ. R. Jeffery, Esq , on the 2nd Dfcembe r yours truly, JAMES JOIliSOH• Dear Sir of my pow friends remain, dea Thos. Cope, Esq., Lord Nelson-street. Some laughter followed the reading of this note. to The Chairman : Gentlemen—it is now my hapPin e , ss o ri present to you the first toast of the evening, w hic T n ial this and on all other loyal occasions and fr om God subjects is and shall be—" Her Majesty the Quee n ' A OO bless her." (Enthusiastic Cheers.) Air.—God DO- Queen. The toast was drunk with all the honourS-,, o i g Chairman : I will now give you, gen tlemen' , v at Royal Highness Prince Albert, and the rest of the ' rH a il Family." Drunk with all the honours. Glee" Smiling Morning." -0 t Ott The Chairman then rose and said : The nezt 11 gentlemen, which I have to present to you, Y°° havess all assembled to receive. (Hear, hear,) We are not ""0 cu , tomed in Lime street ward to victory. (Hear , M oo s, When we first had our present municipal insti ls t he Lime street ward uniformly returned Reformer s t° . is council, and in this room we have before assemble al large numbers. to celebrate such victories as we are b O l congratulate each other upon—(hear, hear)• of f remember that we ever achieved such a v s le e ss) ch calls us together this night. (fle ar l'epo' .he late occassiou, a very formidabl e ( l l ' I( nent, and a very strent.ous opposition in the warresest have been frightened out of our P 000 ntlemen, we might have been ; for °Or/ Ir. Lloyd would be returned, and th a lw as ..cry would have to return to his private 10 5 '0 But we knew our strength. (Hear, hear.) We i tb ° confidence in the promises, in the assurances °„holl s ° ;' electors—(hear)—and we had those promises to, it extent, as induced us to go forward --laur et ';sen t may be, but fearlessly—to attain our 11:009 position. (Hear, hear) Many of you, ge o , l ool l ' doubtless were at the meeting at the Freetnas ool ,o I think that that meeting must have striken terresott the minds of our opponents. (Hear, hear.) 1 d u b/ of, must have frightened them, as a gentleman her e s side suggested. (hear, hear, and laughter.) „A il sfw know whether the bets rose, or whether they le` 001. that night. (Laughter.) I understand, however, o sttl great deal of money was lost and won on this °lda (Laughter.) But, gentlemen, if ever I appre lle lt feared the result of this contest, I must sal' t h° rie d t er, victory gave to me, individually, a great deal dr couragement (Hear, hear.) From that nigh t 0 0 11 not doubt. (Cheers.) We did pursue'our work C et 0 0 4 as zealously as men ever did, I think, attend to 01 0 0 duty. For night after night, not excepting ,° ° A e d . 5 11 1 for a month, did the committee a s se mble, an d — Ol 0e day did they pursue their work zealously, da t f, that their candidate should be their representa rl ,:"lst , as such now. gentlemen, I beg to introduce to you Radcliffe Jeffery, Esq." „ 'Ac t ! The toast was received with the most elstf i k . cheering, which was again and again renes few " See the Great Conqueror." ao' f l Mr. Jeffery arose, and was received with r e . s e,b bursts of applause. When silence had been rest°o" Iss; said : Mr. Chairman, my friends, and suppor te d,i, guage fails me adequately to express to you o p , —my grateful thanks—for the high and distine t ,.. 4 , l tion in which, by the exercise of your suffr:won bi e df have lately placed me. From the hearty receP t ' ° "si you have given to the proposition of my nam e to e s o t chairman this evening, I say language fail s ,. pres e e d quately to express to you my gratitude on r `c s eeto occasion. I thank you, however, most sin e a ,' f most heartily, and I trust that should it be my el; present myself again before you at the close of the cipal services, that you will then receive We jdo s i , same marks of kindness and expressions of ° " 0 - 00i P s vil as those with which you have greeted me thl.. eos, °- 0 (Cheers.) Gentlemen, you have sent me into to s o Dv, judging of me by the few public acts which I ilbat mb enabled to perform in days gone by. I V 131 4,001,1 future conduct may be a full endorsement of t' o , v o t is past. This much, at least, I can promi se f s od) neither integrity of purpose nor earnestnes s ° h ighs - Ws shall be wanting on my part to attain t he s ,sore, Oe which you have been pleased to set ,"" r ead i s Sir, the recent contest, I think, should (P e d f in Liverpool a very distinctive lessd°' „tlt o „ e i hear.) In the first in s t ance , sir, the o u ;) 'r t b e sought me to be their can did a t e . (Hear, hear ] g f sought me by a r e q u i s iti on s i gne d by 308, not Or a ito as s s is electors of Lim e st ree t w a r d, hut my own frienu' $44.0i neighbours, who knew me best, and were beasorlo, therefore, to judge of my qualifications. We hea r beart o i the contest of a strong pressure being brough t 0°500,4t order that my opponent might obtain a seat, e ° l : l os l , l° , o f that the end would justify the means. Notsvir"ii s of sir, that that pressure induced no less tban b y PO requisitionists to abstain from voting for nle A'•etle I efforts, and by the inciple, I trust, personifieur !let the P ° 11 0 ( person, you have placed sue at the head of of 73. (Hear, hear, and lon] cheers ) is to at" sing the fact, gentlemen, but ther e it i, tt splorable circumstance connected / It ord i to otien with those 51 who abstained W ( 1 11 0 010) ... their signatures, and coming, as I h, a s pa r, 1 1,0° expect, to th poll to record their votes. ( H os e Gentlemen, I am sure you are surprised/ r d o so o 'oo who have not heard the fact before, that ther e , ' you o il , 51 who should thus abstain. But when Ir ° i e ed o ic t. of these 51 there were 28 Rho rerv a sio st so ff that the remaining 23 voted agl, the 0 10 4 11 say that there is " something rott en l e for d t 0 •ark." (Cheers.) Gentlemen, I 11 “ 1 0 ts d' Ight that in the agricultural d istil 119 t° 0i o pressure was brought effectl Orr?humiliation—yea, humiliation—yea, to the degradation eve n d es loft whom was entrusted to exercise, the saV: e n Do s o°: of the franchise. But I was not prepared ".' s i in the town of Liverpool—the great commer f c .. l oo Liverpool —and that in the sixteenth P° l ;,," bea r , 4 l o i town, a pressure would have been brought `,:bat ;: s te' t great an extent. (Rear, hear ) Then v t i bel h ',ll o ' inference I draw, Mr. Chairmen ? That whilst the :0 0 1 that in the districts to which I first referr e 'd $ 'tto; was necessary, in order to the full exercis e conscientious principles—(cheers)—l b elie to l / 1 /0 4 1 the,ballot will be likewise necessary in largaisot tb men may be able to pursue an indeperne 0 1 0 0' according to their judgments, and the dier a de j e consciences. (Cries of hear, hear, and Wel 00'° s y pr o f Gentlemen, your duties have eoinpara l4° s te te i s I mine, howusr, have commenced. I have e s 0 01 1 1 them, and not without feeling a very sericSisere w te' t responsibility. The municipality of ~,b ei 0 0 0 0; no ordinary municipality. (Hear, hear) 4,y 10 6 confided to the care of that body are and growing mightily every day. I 55 ' 0 6 labours comparatively have ceased, but let A tch 0 1 ' that if your labours have ceased, your v' t eor ( tIl should not cease. (Hear. hear.) I ° P, b ea 111 ,0 now, sir, to my own supporters, but by 0 44 ; 1 0 1 °, 15 t Press I speak to the electors of Liverpd°ldatf,„' - to I say to them—" Consider not that you r , 4 es "" end when you have sent your representn; the e' t o t: Town Council, but look after them, w ate ss ke ° ; ° ,6l/ i i ‘ ), take care that they become not slipperY4:„solaT r ds a l they place themselves not upon the the'pero form—(cheers)—but that they nobly stan d wed crone, whichever side they may be for." (ite rj a h e aa 1010 1 Give me a determined opponent rather 60 0 , e sivd, reed, professing supporter. (Ch e ers.), g at s;eos e j s, considering my recent municipal birth. oll%o°o, will not expect to find me municipally beep re heo 00° tlO dling clothes. (Laughter ) I have a s -e w e , 0 1 of this fact already in the (Cheers and laughter.) I have been ti 5 11 ,, 5 ileat t e 0 time I have been there a longer el l '. d I°- better. (Laughter.) Know better of To what had my remarks reference, „„bat, Cas e of 0; 4 w hieb bo tte'pos is such a reply? To the necessity that th e „ c oke r oe° ll o/ corporate officer upon the corporate v"" resr t iett g , be endorsed by gentlemen who s r, , e Oe ° lo ll ', e f directly to you. (Hear and cheess.foliegtc selit although I may be municipally in my you did not send me into the council ot ees t ettl i d prepared to expect from me that I s hould ° b ier.) 0 d D o id in commercial transactions. Ilearand fang a te A l o e vl ( men, I was surprised to find that the cdrP,, ° o oti f r ebt i t v not been so protect e d l o ng since. (K ea fl o at s o f K i st cheers.) You will expect, doubtless, D osous ti efitle make some reference to one or more rlul be is siderable importance, which are pressing o we le s ,4 upon the council at this moment. slad drY t t his slys`f been consulted, I should have sought Or; be pc° o f ° l o t banquet, this noble entertainment, 5110 01 %, 0 0 0 0 0 for a while, that I might have given to Y b " lf. )0,5 Os. experiences within the walls of that asse k r a . . t eod e t i , ee e r l y it is not possible, as you will admit, tU o ' vg ott i realof great deal upon this point. Bur afil . s a e- j 1 re t mittees, they have put me upon one vsho h s ka te , o important, and to th e duties of ' chic lo c pr°lo l el for directly. I could speak, probably , so f tor ytil 0° quarter of an hour upon the necessities ments. I could speak to you of the o' n _ t . ha ~4 e est and the Yellow House estate, years ago over £lOO,OOO, and have not f or oas s 0 0;) interest from the day when they w"e,rb°""artbll.l which lie now, not in the same sta. • (sfe which cos i t ,A s o , oo . p e e d r , eo; tl ld state than they were when we bough tl, sc al coen s os too I say that it is to the discredit of th e be ers') they should have so remained. (Heat, an ll io tes "VP, also occupy your attention for a feW a ch ba w ard. 5 t to w 1 0 , 0 4 • n e necessity for a free public library s i t water of s a i hear.) Upon the necessity of salt hi e too' in the centre part of the town , I Wg as that w] We had, ( we could victory was said that M anion is no mista' mind a rl of Den years tl small towns