The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-11-19 00:00:00

THE DAILY TIMES, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1860.

VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT.

depended on the place—it might be innocent to drive at
that rate along a strand, where there was no danger ;
hiit in a crowded place, such a rate might be either mur-
der or manslaughter. He then pointed out the law, and
cited the opinions of several judges on the point. Hay-
inn. pointed out all the bearings of the case, he left the
etastion to' the
,itiryi whether the man was guilty of
negli, enCe. diid if stti they would find him guilty of
manslangb'tef.
The jury consulted for a shot time, and then returned
a verdict that it Vias aocidelital;' and the fcrrentai stated
that the jury were of opinion that some lay should. be
passed to preVent carts from going quicker than in a
walk in the streets.
The Cormier said the sii!ggeStion should be laid before
the Town-Council, and he stated. his opinion was that
five miles an hour was fod fist in such a place as the
locality of the Exchange.
The Coroner held another inquest on the 1504 of a
man named Crawford, who died in consequence of
injuries received by a fall from a hOrse. Verdict, acci-
dentally killed.

~, WAR OFFICE OTRQVLAR, Sze:
The itithdiitig ofthe War OHO apiteat detettnined
that the enrdlled regiments of foliintietilhill riot to
permitted to relax in any of the essentials td &M 0.9 them
•
up to a proper state of efficiency,. and With a view to
that object the Inspectors of Volunteers have been
appointed, a sort of commission, to issue such orders and
regulations to flip various Corps:. as. they, May con"iider
iridisPeilsablei :On Friday the commanding officers of
the various regiments kedelVed the folloWing communi-
cation, with a view to ascertain the strength and conduct
of the same :

" War Office, Nov. 12, 1860.
" am directed by Mr. Secretary Herbert to
request that you will cause the enclosed form of diary to
be strictly kept by the adjutant of the corps under your
command (from the date of the receipt of this circular),
and transmitted through the Assistant Inspector of the
division, on the Ist of every month, for the information
of the Secretary of State for War.—l have the honour
to be, sir, your obedient servant,

PRESENTATION TO MR. SILVERLOCK.

GEORGE ERSKINE.
"To the conitnanding o ..ffleet rifle volunteer corps."
The form actiontrpanying ;this docriment is of a Very
elaborate character, and calls upon the adjutants of regi-
ments to make correctly the following returns monthly,
viz. ;—The designation of each corps, station of bead-
quaters; distance from head-quarters of battalion, estab-
lishinerit, ethripanies, sub-divisions, sections, enrolled
strength, field officers; Caritains; subalterns, staff, ser-
geants, buglers, rank and file—total.. J"Yaily distribution
of dutieS, with date, *here employed, .hoW employed, clescription parade or drill, and the nature of
instruction iMparted. present on parade, field officers,
Captains, stibalterns, etaff, sergianti, Vnglersi rank and
.file—total.

In accordance with previous announcement, the mem-
bers of the Mutual Improvement Class, in connexion
with the Yottrig Men's Christian Association, met in
their rooms, Renshave-stteet; on Saturday night, for the
purpose of presenting a valedictory address to their late
president, Henry James Silverlock, Esq., fan eatirdable
young gentleman, whose career of public usefulness in
this town has been long and much appreciated, and met
with an appropriate recognition on the present occasion)
preeioua to his departure from this country for Singe-
. pore, Whefe, we are given to understand, he is appointed
to a coinniereial sitnetion of no little trust and responsi-
bility. The mernbers Of the asteciation mustered in
great force, and vie b'eliefe vie are perfectly warranted
iii stating that riot one person connected with theilitittial
iniVroVedent Clash IYa's absent on the interesting &eV-,
sion. • • „ • .
Mr. It. C. Clirrvii, (eho now :occupies the poSition,
the duties of which have hitherto been So ably discharged
by Mr. Silverlock) presided, and opened the
.proceedings
of the evening with a speech characterised. by sound
sense and practical utility. He told the auditory
the object for which they had assembled that evening;
and in the course of a neat and eloquent address, he
paid a glowing tribute to the many excellent qualities
that distinguished the character of Mr. Silverlock, as a
gentleman; a citizen, and a Christian. During the
period the speaker had known him, he could safely say
that a More holiest, straight-fprward, upright, and
Christian-like Person deuld not be found than their late
president, Many affecting instances of whose kind and
benevolent dispoeitien,, urbane conduct, innate modesty
of character;'and purity of weave, he reeblinted:
Mr. GRINDLEY rose for the purpose of react-Mg the
address which was to be presented to Mr. Silverlock.
He said that the members of the Mutual Improvement
Class, over whom Mr. Silverlock had so long and so ably
discharged the onerous duties of president, thought it
incumbent afem, no less from a sense of gratitude
than in recognition of that. gentleman's high and un-
blemished character, that some trilAtte of their respect
and esteem should be presented Ed firm on his
relinquishing the office which he has Se dell
and so ably filled, as a token of the opinion
entertained for him by the members of the class.
They believed, and believed rightly, that they should
present him with something which would at all events
shoe that they were not unmindful or unappreciative of
the services rendered to 0/m4—something which, in a
strange end. foreigi_i Clinte, the recipient could revert to
with feelings a pride and gratification, as a memento of
kind and far-distant friends--'--sorriething that he could
feel,—soniething that he dotild lo'oje Upon in the land of
the stranger, as a remembrancer of resPeet atid esteeM in
wa which hes held in the island of his nativity. (Hear.;
hear.) His career for the past had been, not only one
of public and private usefulness in the position in which
Providence had been pleased to place him, but is was a
career of usefulness to society, to his fellow-men, and to
'his Country. (Applause.) The speaker had the authority of
one of the greatC4t and most influential gentlemen in this
town,'in stating that theddridnet add ability of Mr. Silver-
lock had been unequalled, or, at all events; unparalleled
by any one person in the same capacity as he had held.
He had great pleasure in reverting to their early com-
panionship, with one or two others, in an enterprise,
the objects contemplated by which. could . not fail to
secure the applause and approbation of every liberal and
right-thinking mind--he alluded
hi
twotchhe Earlyphiiiiittho
Closingrpo
i
Association,—(hear, hear
movement Mr. Silverlcick' was one of the foremost and
Most energetic supporters. (Cheers.) The merit of
having been inatruniental iii Organising* and placing on
a permanent basis this great national and laudable
undertaking which has for its aim the granting of proper
hours of relaxation to young persons e'mplo'yed in
shops and public establishments, so that their leisure
time
may be devoted to moral and religious culture, was
per se quite sufficient to establish his reputation as a man
of no ordinary-piety and of no mediocre talent. (Hear.)
He had also taken an active part in the founding of the
present noble library which they had in that insti-
tittieti. (Hear, hear.) And as president of the •
Mutual. Improver-dent Class, he had performed his duties
as well and as efficiently as they could have been dis-
charged by any person. And then *hen he (Mr. G.)
looked at it in another point of view, he fatind that in
his relations as a citizen, and in the fulfilment of the
duties which that position imposed on him, few had
earned the esteem, admiration, and respect of his fellow-
townsmen more thoroughly and more meritoriously than
the gentleman whom they had met that evening to offer
their tribute of, respect to, for he had nobly, prOperly,
and, the speaker believed, most uprightly, taken upon
himself the uniform of a British volunteer. (Applause.)
Ile felt assured that he was only giving expression to
the general feeling of the whole association, when he
stated that Mr. Silverlock, in his transit to anew sphere
of labour in a foreign land, carried With hini the well-
wishes, esteem, respect, and admiration of all who had
the pleasure of knowing him, and that if it ever pleased
an all-wise and all-seeing God that he should return to
his native country, he would be received with a hearty
And cheerful welcome. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) He
then .concluded by reading the following admirable
address; which was inscribed with tinted ink in bold
and beautifully-designed text-hand characters, on a large
scroll :
To Mr. Henry James Silverlock : In presenting for
your acceptance this address from the menibers of the'
Mutual Improvement Class of the Young Men's Christian
Association, on your departure from your native land to
a distant clime, we feel that the words in which it is
expressed would but feebly impart to you the depth of
the sincere feeling, of respect we have for you, as a
gentleman, a friend, and a Christian. As our president,
you have discharged the duties' of the office with earnest
zeal and integrity ; and through your attention you
have largely promoted the prosperity of the class.
We earnestly pray that you may have a safe journey
and may be 'long spared to continue your career of use-
fulness in the land your are hastening to, and with the
same beneficial results which have attended you in the
land of your birth. Our earnest wish is that your posi-
tion in this life may be health, happiness, and prosperity,
and joy unspeakable in that which is to come. We beg
to subscribe ourselves, on behalf of the members of the
Mutual IniptaYenient Class, yams, faithfully,
It. C. CARTM, Chairman.
JAMES Wantow, Secretary.
-The CHAIRMAN, in a few appropriate words, endorsed
the high opinion that had been given expression to by
the previous speaker, respecting the character of Mr.
Silverlock.
Mr. SiLvnitiocx rose, and was greeted with enthu-
siastic cheering. He remarked that the very novel
position in which he found himself that evening corn-
pletely bewildered him,—in fact, he scarcely knew how
he eouldi in anything like a satisfactory manner to him-
self, reply to the Very kind remarks uttered by Mr.
Grindley, and so warmly responded to by the audience ;
much less could he speak in an adequate manner of the
sentiments, so kind and so full of sympathy, contained
in the beautiful address , just read. When he found
himself the object of so much praise and kindly remarks,
he could not possibly suppress the feelings of pride and
satisfaction which he felt rising in his bosom • and it
convinced him that whatever trouble he mightl have
taken in forwarding the interests of that most important
class, it had not been without some good results. Ile
confessed that he did not anticipate so much kindness at
their hands ; but then a person never knew how deep
Was the friendship in which he was held till the
time arrived when he was removed to other scenes, and
prevented from enjoying those ties of friendship which
linked him to his acquaintances. In first accepting the
presidency of that class, it was with the full idea of
concentrating his efforts on one particular department
of the association, arid he believed that even in their
own experience they would find that a great deal of time
was frittered away in dividing the attention on a multi-
plicity of subjects, instead of devoting it to one specific
object, by which means ultimate good and benefit is sure
to be derived. He trusted that the same all mighty
Providence which directed his steps to a foreign shore
470eid conduct him back again to see his friends and
well-wishers in his native land. He assured them that
the present meeting would never be effaced from his
memory, it was so cordial and spontaneous: and this
great act of kindness on their part deserved his warmest
thanks, which he sincerely tendered to them. He then
concluded by proposing a vote of thanks to the chair-
man, which was seconded by Mr. Ham, who took occa-
sion to speak in flattering terms of Mr. Silverlock.
The Chairman returned thanks, and the proceedings
closed with the singing of a hymn, appropriately selected
for the occasion.

It will be therefore seen that this return ,tl not 9nlY
embrace the numerical strength at which the various
volunteer corps muster from day to day, but it will also
form a guide to the War Office authorities of how the
officers who have been honoured with her Majesty's
commission perform the dutieS entrusted to them.
The musters of the volunteer corps generally are on
the increase, there being a great anxiety exhibited to•
become proficient in drill during the winter months so
that when the bright and sunny days of the ensuing
spring arrive each regiment may be able to compete
With, if not otittit, the other in the efficiency of its
military movements and general appearande.
Cori ISSIO/iS SIGNED I:#E (4,11TE*.--L.atiOster
12th Lancdshire Artll..Yoluiteer Corps,-:D: rernie,
Esq., to
,be capt.; R. Pernie, gent., to be sec, lieut.
15th Lancashire Artil. Volunteer Corps—J. T. Dan Son,
gent., to be sea. licuL Ist Batt. Lancashire Rifle Vo-
lunteers—J. B. Taylor, Esq., to be maj. 4th Batt.
Lancashire Rifle Volunteers—S. Dugdale' .Esq., to be
maj. ; D. Derning, Esq., to be surg. ; Rev. St. V.
Beechey, M.A., to be hon. chaplain. Ist Lancashire
Rifle Volunteer Corps—Lieut. J. L. Howard to be capt.,
v. Taylor, les. ; J. Lister, the younger, gent., to be
lieut., v. Howard, prom. sth Lancashire Rifle Volunteers
—Lieut. R. G. Bushbv to be capt., v. Tinley, prom. ; Ens.
S. S. Parker to be lieut., v. Bushby, prom. ; G. H.
Morrison, gent., to be ens., v. Parker, promoted. 7th
Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps7---Sohn Morris Gilles-
pie, M.D., to .be hon. assistant-surgeon. 31st Lanca-
shire Rifle Volunteer Corps—Thomas Evans Lees, Esq.,
to be captain j D. Greatest gent., to be lieutenant ; J.
Roitland, the yodriser, getit.,, td be ens. • grd Mencius=
ter (or 40th Lancashire) Rifle Volunteer .Corp 3--4-.
Slacrg, the yoUnger, gent.; to be light. 46th tancaSliite
Rifle Volunteers—P. H. Moore, Esq., to he captain; S.
Waddington, gent., to be lieut. ; 'W. R. Bindloss, to be
ens. 73rd Lancashire Rifle Vohinteer Corps--=The ReV.
P. Legh, M.A., to be hon. chaplain. 74th Lancashire
Rifle Volunteer Corps—Captain G. S. Williugs, to be
capt.-commandant. 4th Manchester (or 78th Lanca-
shire) Rifle Volunteer Corps—j. A. Lathbury, Esq., to be
capt. ;_ R. Yonng, gent., to be lieut. ; J. T. Mackie, gent.,
to be ens. Memoranda,:-Lancashire Rifle Volunteers.
The 63rd and 64th Corps bate been tinted to the 2nd
Administrative Battalion, which previdiislq doinprisdd
only the sth, 14th, 19th, 39th, and 71st Corps. The
two first-mentioned corps were, in the Gazette of the
9th instant, erroneously stated to have been united to
the 4th Administrative Batt., which still consists of the
46th, 67th, and 76th Corps 'only.-Her Majesty has
been graciously pleased to aceept the resignation of the
commissions held by Lieut. J. Tyson and Ens. H.
11,1tfonag.:1e, in the 41st Lancashire Rifle Volunteer
Corps:—Lancaster : sth Regt. Royal Lancashire
The prbinotion of Lieuts. J. J. Mills and J. W. 0:
Witham, which appeared in the Gazette of Sept. 18,
1860, have been ante-dated froni the 10th of that niontli
to the 10th May, 1800,

THE SWEARING IN OP THE ENGINEER

VOLUNTEERS.

It will bo seen that the swearing in ofthe Engineer
Volunteers takes place at St. George's Hall to-morrow
evening. His Worship the Mayor, and six other magis-
trates, are to administer the oath of allegiance, and, as
.most of the distinguished gentlemen whose names appear
as patrons will be vresent; the occasion will be one of no
small interest. Gluards Of honour froM the several
Volunteer Corps, with their . bands, are to be in
attendance, and the hall is to be decorated with
a number of Venetian streamers, flags, trophies, &c., all
to be supplied gratuitoasly from Compton-house.
Musical accompaniments will be supplied by the diffe-
rent military bands, and Mr. Best has also very kindly
proffered his help. The demonstration ought scarcely
to need the spectacular attractions we have named to
draw a crowded audience, for a Volunteer Engineer
Corps has such claims upon public sympathy and volun-
teers in general,- that under any circumstances the hall
could riot fail to be filled; as it will be. A reference to
our 'advertising colamns will fdrriish our readers with
every information as to the means of admission.
The following is a programme of the prOceedings :
Officers commandinn.detachruents of Artillery and
Rifles acting as a guard of honour to the ceremony of
swearing the Ist Lancashire Engineer
,Volunteers are
requested to comply with the.following regulations:—
All detachments acting as a guard of .honour are to
consist of not more than three officers, five sergeants,
and •fifty men. These detachments to be at St. George's-
hall, ready told off, not later than seven o'clock, p.m.,
and ,enter. the hall by the south-east door, where they
will be met by an officer appointed to show them their
places.
Artillery will be formed, two deep, along the east
side and south end of the hall, their right resting next
the platform.
Rifles will be formed, two deep, ailing the west side of
the hall, their left resting on the platform.
Bands will be formed on the steps at the'south end, of
the hill, in rear of the guard of hot-WM'.
Collegiate Cadets to be formed, two deep, round the
base of the platform.
The troops forming the guard of honour are parti-
cularly'requested not to converse with the public in their.
rear, as their attention will be required by the duties of
the evening. •
;The Engineer Volunteers will be formed along the
west corridor, and enter the hall, two deep, by the south-
• west door on receiving an order from the officer com-
manding:
%lids will play as ordered on the evening.
As there will not be room to open the ranks, the
troops will.shoulder but not present arms. .
• Detachnients of the following Brigades, Battalions,
and Corps having announced their intention of being
present, .and the arrangements having been made, it is
requested that no corps not on this list will present
themselves in military formation.

ARTILLERY.
Ist, 4th, Bth, 11th, 12th.
RIFLES.
Ist Batt.; 2nd Batt., 15th, 42nd.

The Liverpool Collegiate. • .
N. BOUSFIELD, Lieut.-Colonel, Commanding:
:ead-quarters—Basement Liverpool and London
Chambers, 19th Nov.. 1860.

BRUTALITY ON BOARD AMERICAN
VESSELS.

•
There are at the present time two American seamen
lying in the Northern Hospital in a very precarious
state, and whose lives are in imminent danger from the
brutality-they experienced on board two vessels on their
voyage from ports in America to this•port, perpetrated
upon them by the officers of their respective vessels:
The first case is that in which an able-bodied seaman,
who gave his name as William Clements, 31 years of
age, was brought to that institution suffering from
severe wounds inflicted with a knife in his arm, his
breast, and various other parts of his body. These
injuries were inflicted upon him by the mate of the
Calhoun, which arrived in the river on Saturday. The
mate is in custody, and will be taken before the magis-
trates as soon as the poor sufferer is sufficiently
recovered to give evidence against him. The second
case is that of an American seaman named Thomas
Cranmer, a sailor on board the ship Normanby.
When brought to the above institution, ho is represented
by the official " to have been in a most awful state--
perfectly ealaciated, and had evidently been half starved."
The poor fellow states himself that many and many
times "he had only a biscuit per day." Whether he
will recover is extremely doubtful, but we understand
that the American Consul has been put in possession of
the facts as to how this sailor (as well as others of the
crew) has been treated, and that a full investigation will
be made into the facts of the case. Up to the present
time, however, none of the officers of the ship have been
taken into custody.

NEW INVENTION.—THE NEW FOUNTAIN PEN.—A greater
annoyance than a bad steel pen can hardly be met with—the
difficulty is to get a good one. Amongst the recent improve-.
meats the new "fountain pen," just introduced by Rudhall
and Co., is the best we have ever seen. By a simple but effec-
tive contrivance the ink is retained in a fountain, by means of
a second inverted barrel, above the 'writing nib, and this barrel
can be taken out at any time, so the pen can be kept perfectly
clean w thout any chance of being corroded. Another feature
in this pen is, that one din in the ink will last for five minutes'
quick writing. The pen itself is of the finest description, and
in merchants' offices, banks, and indeed in every place, it will
be found to fill a want felt by every one up to this time. We
have tried this splendid pen, handed tc) ma by Mr. E. T. Hall,
South John-street: and can pronounce. it perfect, and we are
sure all who use it will give a full verdict in its favour,