The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-11-06 00:00:00

THE POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY.

The monthly meeting of this society was held last
night, at the Royal Institution; and it was attended by
a large number of members. After the transaction of
the ordinary private business, the public business com-
menced, by a description of Milner's quadruple patent
strong holdfast and fire-resisting bankers' treasure-room,
for the Bank of Mauritius, 19 feet deep backwards, 13
feet wide, 10 feet high, and 35 tons weight. Mr. Mil-
ner, by mans of a diagram, described his manufacture
to the complete satisfaction of the meeting, and kindly
invited any member that would feel so disposed to pay
a. visit to his works, when he should show the safe.
A vote of thanks to Mr. Milner was passed. unani-
mously. The adjourned discussion on Mr. M'Ardle's
model of high level approach to landing-stages, was
resumed. Mr. Hignett explained the subject, and also
described Mr. M'Ardle's new paddle-wheel. Several
members took part in the discussion, which was a very
animated and interesting one. The advantages of the
proposed Landing-stage approach were pointed out by
Mr. Hignett, who assured the meeting that the adoption
of his plan would not involve any considerable expense,
and would confer immeasurable advantages on persons
whose business would call them to make frequent use of
the Landing-stage. The inventor of the new paddle-
wheel stated that it was intended to have it applied
more to canal than sea-going or Mersey traffic. It pos-
sessed one great advantage over the common screw-
steamers, inasmuch as the back water had no effect on
it, and it obviated all the difficulties that screw-steamers
had to encounter in passing on canals. Mr. M'Ardle
observed that he had tested his invention on the Shan-
non, in Ireland, and complete success attended the
experiment.—Mr. G. B. Galloway explained his new
mode of propelling ships by means of compressed
air, and also his improvements in lifeboats and
ships' boats, illustrated by models. The object
of the invention was to supply a general power
to merchant ships, which he expected to effect by means
of compressed air, worked by engine power ; and be
pointed out that up to the present time they had no
perfect paddle or screw propellor, and felt confident that
his suggeition would supply this great desideratum, so
long and so much felt by persons whose avocations are
connected with a seafaring life. Mr. W. T. Tongue
exhibited a testing apparatus, showing the practical use
of Clibran's patent gas regulator. The several speakers
were listened to with great attention, and the models
,and drawings which they exhibited of their inventions
or improvements'in the various branches of mechanical
science were examined with care and minuteness. The
satisfaction of the audience was frequently expresso in
loud and continued bursts of applause.

WORKS or ART.—As will be seen by advertisement,
which appears in another column, a very fine collection
of proof engravings, modern oil paintings, &c., are on
inspection, previously to being sold to-morrow, at the
gallery of Messrs. Walker and Ackerley, Church-street.
The catalogue comprises about 300 lots, and embraces
many rare and .costly specimens of modern art.
LIVERPOOL EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY, lOUNT•
PLEASANT.—Consulting Surgeon, Hugh Neill,. Esq. ;
Sumeons, Dr. R. Ilibbert Taylor, Dr. Nevins, T.
Bickerton, Esq. ; Assistant Surgeon, Robert Batty,
Esq. ; Treasurer, J. G. Livingston, Esq. Report
for the week ending Nov. 3, 1860 :—New cases :
Eyes, 93 ; Ears, 29. Prescribed for and received
surgical assistance : Eyes, 379 ; Ears,
THE BIRKENHEAD STREET RAILWAY:--A memorial
123.
for the abolition of the Street Railway will be taken
into consideration by the Commissioners, at their ordi-
nary monthly meeting, this morning. The memorial-
ists desire that the rails should be raised for three
reasons-Ist, because it offers peculiar advantages to
the inhabitants to visit Liverpool for marketing pur-
poses; 2ndly, because the rails have caused numerous
accidents to vehicles; and lastly, because the railway is
worked on Sundays.
WINSLOW AND MS LANDLORD.—Mr. S. K. Blair,
the judge of the County Court, delivered j udgment,
yesterday, in the case Walker v. Winslow Walker
owns the house in which iWinslow lives, who was
acquitted at the list assizes on the charge of murdering
Ann James. It appears that the defendant had assumed
a right to the property as yearly tenant, whilst he paid
weekly rental. For some reason or other his landlord
became dissatisfied, and gave Winslow notice to quit.
He refused to leave, hence the application for ejectment
to the County Court. His Honour ordered the premises
to be given up by Winslow, and taken possession of by
Walker in one month.
THE FIFTH OF NOvEmio.n.—The celebrations usually
attendant upon the anniversary of this day have appa-
rently died away. yesterday the only demonstration
that was made was by children letting off fireworks,
much to the annoyance of the general public, and to
their own personal danger. In some instances the police
interfered; but the young urchins were too nimble, and
thus escaped the perils of the law. In the evening a
number of the members of several Orange lodges hell a
tea meeting at the Teutonic Hall, Lime-street, and
spent an agreeable evening. Several addresses from the
brethren were given; but the demonstration assumed
more the shape of a private reunion than a public dis-
L play. Our reporter attended; but as he had not been
supplied with a ticket, his admission was objected to.