The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-09-13 00:00:00

THE RETURNS

From the weekly returns we learn that there were
40 patients in the hospital, and for the corresponding
week of last year there were 62. One death had occurred
in the course of the week. The number of paupers in
the Workhouse last week was 320; since when 26 had
been admitted ; 1 born ; and 11 discharged ; leaving
this week 336. For .the corresponding week of last
year there were 280 in the house. Cheques to the
amount of £174 were voted to the several relieving
officers for the relief of the out-door poor within their
several districts.

A GUARDIAN DESTROYING THE DOCUMENTS

BELONGING TO THE BOARD.

No sooner had the usual routine business of the board
been disposed of than
The CHAIRMAN rose amidst the most profound
silence, and said—Gentlemen,--Before we begin the
business, I have a subject to which I would wish to
direct your attention—it is one of importance. It is
this : Last week, I am sorry to say, Mr. Smith tore up,
a document belonging to this board. It was the pro-
perty of the board. I have mentioned the subject, and I
shall now leave it to the board to take what action they
please upon the matter.
Mr. LEDGER—What document was it ?
The CLERK—It was the' written evidence taken by
my assistant in the case of the woman Wilkinson.
Mr. LEDGER—Where was it ?
The CLERIC—It was on the file with the other docu-
ments.

Mr. LEDGER—I believe Mr. Garrett knows something
about the nietter, as I understand he saw him do it.

Mr. GARRATT—I did see him tear it, and the moment
he did so, he said " I will leave my mark upon that".
The CLERK—It is really a matter of considerable
importance to me. Documents are placed in my care
for safety, and if they are torn or lost I may be held
responsible. How can that be so, if guardians when
they get hold of a document which is in my custody,
tear it. It is unfair towards myself and also towards
the board. Mr. Smith has frequently been at my office
to look at documents, but I certainly shall not allow
him to come there again. I shall take that upon myself
for my own safety as the custodian of the documents
belonging to the board.
Mr. ABRAHAMS—Such conduct is a gross interference
with the business of the beard, and I shall move that
Mr. Smith be not allowed the use of any documents
belonging to the board, except with its express sanction.
(Hear, hear.)
At this juncture of the discussion Mr. Smith entered
the board-room by a side door, and was approaching
near to the end of the table to join Mr. Shaw, who
(although deserted by his brother guardians) had been
amusing himself by perusing and taking extracts from
one or two of the officials' weekly account-books, when
The CHAIRMAN (in a stentorian voice) shouted out—
Mr. Smith, I have been informed that last week you
tore up a document belonging to this board. As such,
I felt it my duty to acquaint the board with the fact.
I have reported it, and we are now discussing the
subject.
Mr. SMITH, who, it may be said in the words of
Shakespeare, is "sans teeth, sans eyes, sans everything,"
appeared perfectly delighted with the accusation, and
rubbing his hands, exclaimed—Oh, yes, I did it; yes,
I did it, and help yourself if you can.
The CHAIRMAN—He tells you himself he did it, and
that is enough.
Mr SMITH (laughing)—Yes, I tore it up.
The CLERK (shouting to Mr. Smith)—And the Chair-
man might have told you that there is now a motion
before the board that you should not have access to any
of the board's documents without their express sanction.
For myself, I. 'shall not allow you to have possession of
any document of which I may be the custodian.
Mr. SMITH (waxing rather warm)—lt was a villanous
document for• the board to have in its possession. I put
my mark upon it when I tore it, and if you like to take
proceedings against me for doing so, I will be answer-
able for it. I did nothing wrong. I reflected well be-
fore I tore it up, and I am willing to stand by the con-
sequences.
Mr. GARRATT—You knew well at the time, for I
told you, that it was a paper belonging to the board.
Mr. SMITH—Oh yes, that's right. I knew all abo_ut
it, and I am willing to be answerable for what I did.
It was a villanous and a murderous document to have
in your possession, and I destroyed it.
Mr. ABRAHAMS then repeated his motion to the
effect- that Mr. Smith should not have access to any of
the documents belonging to the board.
Mr. GArtaarr—lt is dangerous to let him have access
to anything of importance.
Mr. H. EDWARDS—I will second the motion with
pleasure.
Mr. SMITH—It was—it was a villanous document,
and I put my mark upon if.
The CHAIRMAN—Sit down, sir.
Mr. Smith still kept ejaculating, " I did it," " I
did it."
The CHAIRMAN—I shall put the motion.
Mr. SuAw, to whom it was evident the other guard-
ians, had givea the " cold shoulder," rose from his seat
at the extremity of the table, and said,—Mr. Chairman,
allow me. lam very sorry that Mr. Smith should
have destroyed the document. It was a veryvaluable
one to me ; but I have taken a copy of the closing part
of it, which I shall take care of. But as to Mr. Abra-
hams' motion, I am very sorry tliat the paper should
have been destroyed, as it was a very important docu-
ment, but you can't put the resolution. Mr. Smith, as
a guardian, has a right to look at the documents, and I
'defy you to prevent him. , ,
The CHAIRMAN—I shall put. it.
Mr. H. EnwAnns—There, there's enough of it ; put
the motion.
Mr. SHAW—You have not, the power, and that I will
show you in black and white.
The CLERK—I shall obey the directions of the board.
If the motion is not carried I shall not allow Mr. Smith
to my office again.
Mr."SuJaw—He has a right to look at the documents
belonicing to the Board.
The CHAIRMAN—He is not, in a fit state to look at
papers—he is mad. •
Mr. , GARRATT—The subject had better be referred to
the Poor-law Board. •
_

The motion was then put to the board, anti carried,
Mr. Shaw's heing the only hand held up againgt it.

MR. GOUGH'S EXPENSES.-ANOTHER SCENE.

The proceedings of the Visiting Committee having
been read, and when it was found that they did not
contain any mention
,of a matter which had been dis-
cusseda
at the board fortnight since, relative to reim-
bursing Mr. Gough for the expenses he had been put to
in consequence of the inquest upon the body of the
female who died in the house, from the effects of
chloroform, a discussion took place as to why it had
been omitted, and upon finding that it had been done
in error, _

Mr. H. EDWARDS moved that all the expenses .Mr.
Gough had been put to in consequence of the inquest,
be paid.
Several members of the board immediately seconded
the motion. 't
The Crsm—You had better have the exact sum
stated, or I shall have to ask the Poor-law Board for
authority to pay it.
Mr. H. EDWARDS-It was under £6—say £5 10s.
Mr. LEDGER—I will second the motion that Mr.
Gough be paid £5 10s.
The CLERK—I shall have to get the authority of the
board before it is paid.
Mr. H. EDWARDS-I will sign the cheque for the
payment of it.
The CUAIRMAN—Is there any objection ?
Mr. SHAW—There is every objection. Why should
he be paid when he caused her death. (Cries of "shame,
shame," and much confusion.) I say he was the cause'
of her death.

Mr. JEFFRIFS —That is accusing him of murder.
Mr. SHAW—It was only the other day that I read
the verdict in the newspaper. It was that the deceased
died from the effects of chloroform administered by the
master of the workhouse—(much confusion.)
Mr. JEFrRIES—That is wrong. I deny it. And I
will not sit in this room to hear such accusations made.
Mr. SHAW—I have the coroner's word for it. (Cries
of " shame, shame.")
Mr. H. EDWARDS—Oh let him go on, it's nothing for
him to say.
Mr. SHA W —I have it from the coroner, and likewise
the coroner's certificate. Surely you won't deny the
verdict of a jury.
Mr. lADGER—The verdict is completely opposite to
what you state.
Mr. SHAW—I say that the coroner's verdict was,
"she died by the hands of the governor." (Another
scene of terrific confusion).
Mr. JEFFRIES—I am ashamed to sit here and hear
such discourse. I will not hear such imputations cast
upon any man, and if you are a gentleman you will
leave him to himself.
(Mr. Ledger here attempted to speak).
The CHAIRMAN—Let's hear Shaw.
Air. JEFFRIES—I for one will not hoar him. You
may do as you like. He has made a murderous attack
upon Mr. Gough ;--he has tried in every way to murder
Mr. Gough's character, and having failed, he now per-
sists in making the foulest and most unprovoked attack
upon the man. I will not hear him. (He then rose
from the chair and was about to leave the room).
Mr. LEDGER—I was present, and heard the evidence
given at the Coroner's Court ; and I say that this state-
ment made by Mr. Shaw is a downright lie. I heard
what the coroner.said, I heard what the jury said, and
I also heard the applause which came from the people
when the inquiry was ended. The whole of them per-
fectly exonerated Mr. Gough. The coroner told him he
left the court without a stain upon his character. I
heard the evidence of Mr. Ayrton, the surgeon, and he

told the court that kiklr. Gough was perfectly competent
to administer chloroform, and that he had been in the
habit of doing so for seven years. Such a groundless
and disgraceful imputation was never cast upon man.
Mr. Ledger here turned to Mr. Shaw, and particu-
larly addressing that person, said,—"You ought to be
ashamed yourself, and, to use a scriptural quotation, I
may use the same words that Balak said &tut° Baalam,
' I called thee to curse mine enemies, and behold thou
hast altogether blessed them.' (Cheers and great
applause.) I tell you the coroner, the jury, and the
public, all exonerated Mr. Gough; and I despise sach a
man as you, who, after that, would make- such g,
charge "

During the latter part of Mr. Ledger's address,
Shaiv resumed his seat, and never attempted to finish
the sentence he had began. -

The Chairman put the motion fur the payrnet9l
Mr. Gough's expenses, which was carried, Mr. Shaw
only dissenting.
The business then concluded.

SAILORS' BOARDING-HOUSE KEEPERS.

Last week we published a report of a respectable
meeting, held by the owners of sailors' boarding-houses,
for the purpose of applying to the Board of Trade on
the subject of procuring licenses by the respectable por-
tions of the trade. At that meeting a deputation con-
sisting of Messrs. Rooney, Duke-street; P. Henderson,
and .7. Williams (late chief steward of the Sailors'
Home), was appointed to wait on the authorities of the
Board of Trade, to confer on the subject. On Thurs-
day last the deputation had an interview with Captain
Brown, the Registrar-General, who represented the
Board of Trade. He received the deputation with
courtesy and attention, and an elaborate conversation
followed. The deputation explained the object which
they wished to obtain. It appears that there are a
number of persons in Liverpool who call themselves
sailors' boarding-house keepers, but who do not deserve

.the name, and that the conduct of such persons has long
been complained of by the honest and respectable
persons who keep boarding-houses. However, as
there, is no law at pres'ent to reach certain practices
pursued by the parties alluded to, the object of
the parties whom the deputation .represented, was to
procure license from the Board of Trade, so that
disreputable persons, and such as are notoriously
had characters should be excluded. 'The matter was
cordially viewed by Captain Brown, who entered ito it
warmly, and promised to do all he could to forward the
views of the boarding-house keepers. It appears that
the subject has been taken up in London—it being
mooted in this town first—and some meetings held to
forward the intentions of the promoters. The ship-
owners of Liverpool, we understand, have expressed
themselves favourable to the movement, ar.d it is under-
stood that they will join in a memorial and petition
which it has been agreed td present to the Board of
Trade, praying for a license as described. This course
was suggested by Captain Brown, who stated that every
attention should be paid to it. There oan be no second
opinion on the importance of the question, as it will
benefit poor Jack very much. There is to be a puhliz
meeting called in a few days, when the petition to the
Board of Trade will be submitted for adoption, and
measures taken to carry the object into effectual opera-
tion.

VERPOOT, POLICE N. COURT.- :ESTERDAY.

(Before Mr. RAFFLES.)
THE MAN WITH THREE WIVES.

John Williams, a man over fifty years of age, a timber
measurer, in the employment of Mr. Gregson; and who lives
in Kew-street, Scotland-road, was brought of by officer Skase
on a charge of having committed the offence of marrying three
wives: Two of the " ladies" were present, but the third was
not there, as it was stated that she had recently married
another man. A difficulty arose as to the proof of the first
marriage, far, although hie " lady-love" was in attendance, she
Could not be produced as a witness against him, the law being
settled on that point. The lady, however, appeared anxious
enough, judging from her gestures and looks, to have' him
hung "without the benefit of the clergy." The second lady,
too, looked at him, and if her glances had heed' scalding
water, she would seen have finished him. It appeared from a
certificate produced by the officer that the prisoner was mar-
ried to Mary Davis, at St. Philip's Church, in this town, in
March, 1832. In August, 1856, he married Sarah Penlington,
at St. Michael's Church. This was 'the second lady who was
in attendance. The officer, in reply to the magistrate, said
that when he arrested the man he told him the charge; and
then the prisoner said he left them all as they were bad
characters ; one was a prostitute; and the other was worse.
(Laughter.) The prisoner was remanded until some one who
was present at the first marriage could be procured to prove it.
MANSLAUGHTER.
Thozhas Pox was brought up on remand, charged with the
manslaughter of Elizabeth Mathers. The details of this case
were published twice—once when the prisoner was brought up
before, and on Monday, 'after the inquest wds'held. The facts
are these : Three weeks since the deceased went to a court in
Thurlow-street, to see a woman with whom the prisoner lived.
The latter was tipsy at the time, and threw the woman down
stairs, by which she had her skull fractured, and died of com-
pression of the brain. The prisoner was sent for trier for
manslaughter.

CHARGE AGAINST A COMPTROLLER OF CUSTOMS.
Mr. Thema,s Henry Clarke, described as a comptroller of
customs, was brought up on a warrant charging him for
neglecting to pay £1 17s. due to Mary Anne Kelly for the sup-
port of her child, of which Mr. Clarke was alleged to be the
father. Mr. Bluck appeared for the claimant, and Mr. Cobb
for the defence.. The case was out of the ordinary course, and
the facts were these :—lt seems that some yearn ego an order
of application was made against the defendeat for the child (a
fine-looking lad, about six years old, who stood in the box with
his inotli.en), and the money was paid up to some time since,
when A. sum of £1,175. arrears became due, and for ..this .the
warrant was issued. The reason why payment was refused, it
seems, was that the claimant had stated at the time the order
was made that she was unmarried, whereas it was now alleged
that she, was married over two months at the time the child
was born, and therefore the d.efendent was not, in law, the
father of the child. Mr. Cobb applied for an adjournment of
the case, with the view of procuting witnesses to sustain a
charge' of perjury against the woman for having snoni
that she was not married at the time the child was born.
Mr. Bluck loudly objected to such a course. lie said this was
the first time suoh an absurd objection was made in the case.
That objection could have been raised at the original hearing ;
an appeal against the order could have been Made ; but nothing
of the sort, tap to the present, was ever spoken of. He Urged
that the n,agistrate had nothing to do with such a case, as he
could not now go behind the order made so long ago. Mr.
Raffles agreed with Mr. Bluck. Mr. Cobb : Then I advise my
client not to pay. Mr. Raffles : I make an order for the pay-
ment of the amount, or I will send him to gaol for one month.
Mr. Cobb : Then I advise hint to pay the money under pro-
test. Mr. Raffles : It makes no matter how it is paid. The
money.was paid, and Mr. Clarke discharged. ,
CHEAP RIDING VERSUS HARD LABOUR!

A man named Patrick Nl'Gllde was charged for having rode
from Coventry to Liverpool in a -Loudon and ,North Western
Railway carriage, without paying his fare. Mr. Clay appeared
for the Company. The prisoner arrived at Edge Hill on Tues-
day ev6niug, and when asked fot his ticket be said he had lost
it. lie was taken into custody, and then he confessed to hav-
ing come from Coventry without paying his fare. A telegraph
ineFsage was sent to Coventry, and it waq found that the pri-
soner had not paid his fare. He was fined the amount of the
fare and gas. with costs, or one month's hard lahonr.

(Before Messrs. Boopi and RAN RI N.)
FEROCIOUS DOG,
Daniel Delany, of 3, Dsnbeigh-street, was summoned for
having • allowed a ferocious dog loose in the streets. It
appeared that the defendant allowed the dog to be in the
streets,. and a woman, named Anne Brennan, statedAluit the
animal ran at her and bit her. The magistittes censured the
conduct of the defendant, and fined him LI and costs, and
cautioned him about it for the future.

CHARGE UNDER THE WATER-RATE BYE-LAWS.
Mr. James Jones, the owner of thirteen houses in Upper Fre-
derick-street, was summoned hy the water-rate authorities for
introducing pipes and taps into three of his houses contrary to the
bye-laws. Several witnesses were examined to prove the case,
and, after same discussion, the further kearing was adjourned
to this day, as the defendant alleged that he had done.so by
order, and with the cansent of an officer from Cornwallis-

street, where he had made application on the subject ; and he
said he could bring that person to give his statenient this day,
and therefore the case stands for hearing.
There were several lodging-house keepe.rs summoned by the
overseers of these houses, for neglecting to have them swept
clean, for not having the beds made, and neglecting to do other
things which the law requires. The charges having been
proved, fines of from Is. to ss. and costs were imposed on the
defendants. It would not cost them half the amount to have
complied with the law.

CURIOUS ANALYSES. We find in one of our French
exchanges, published in California, the following analy-
sis of the human system, considered in relation to the
principal countries :—" An Englishman is composed of
mutton and water ; an Irishman, of potatoes and water ;
a Scotchman, of water-gruel ; a Frenchman, of omelet,
frogs and water ; and a German, of cheese, sour krout,
and water." The author of this analysis, says oar con-
temporary, "is an American, and does not, either from
pride or modesty, mention his own nationality—but,
having been called to analyse him, we ascertained with
surprise, that he consisted of beet, tobacco-juice, and
water."—Boston Pilot.
INsOLvENTs.—lnsolvent Debtors heard at Lancaster,
on Friday, the 7th day of September, 1860 :—Dis-
charged: William Statham (sued with Robt. C. Living-
stone and John Pate), attorney-at-law, Liverpool ; John
Cloudesley Thompson (sued as John Thompson), fgni-
ture broker, Liverpool; James Saunders, general agent,
Liverpool ; William Lodwick Miller, shipwright, Liver-
pool; Wm. Bond, warehauseman, Manchester; Edward
Drury, corn broker, Liverpool ; Richard Jones, boot and
shoemaker, Si. Helen's ; George Neale, musical instru-
ment dealer and tuner, Peterborough ; William Jackson,
never in any business or employment; Liverpool; 'Robert
Grundy Kay, hat manufacturer, Bury; Robert Britton, ;
baker, corn and flour dealer, Manchester; Thos. On•ell
Speakman, licensed victualler, Liverpool; Win. Cock-
shott Sugden, warehouseman, Manchester; Thos. Pom-
fret (sued as Thomas Pomfrit), grocer and provision.
dealer, Heywood, near Bury ; John Ferguson; licensed
victualler, Liverpool ; David Owen
(sued with
11EViris"u Maurice Jackson), callenderers, patkers, and.
(sued with David Owen). callenderers, packers,
Gregg,
Manchester. Six months : • William Maurlacince_geJreas,ckasio,Pn;
makers up, Manchester. Three months W
cartowner mid beerseller, Liverpool.sa
• and harness
—Discharged : Henry Brown, d
maker, Doncaster ; Charles Edward Hull (sued with
William Henry Hull), commission agents and dealers,
saddle:
Cases
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Manchester. Four months :
Charleswdeiathlers,commission
next court : J°0.11.-
Manchester.
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annoyance than a bad steel Pen cAamon 't the -,t with—the
good oue.
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avemeets the newt" fountain Pen,"
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contrivance the ink is retainer 4,, 4.
...a .ountain, by means of
a second inverted barrel, above thq wrltingnib, and this barrel
can be taken out at any time, s 9, the pen can be kept perfectly
clean without any chance of Ve_in corroded. Another feature
in this pen is, that one (\IR in the ink trill last for i'Lie minutes'
quick writing. The Pon l.fell 1-__ ?ft the finest cl,escription, and
in merchantql offices, bank., an.,.t. Indeed in every Place, it will
be found to'ffil a 'want fel ilx ever; onz. tip ta this time. We
have tried this splentl#l Pr 4, 1-411-;edi 4o us by Mr. E. T. Ball,
South iclut-str:'et, and, can pronounce it perfect, and we are
sure AI NM):Ve it will give a full verdict in its favour,
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AMUSEMENTS.

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.

Last night " Smiles and Tears " drew- forth much
sympathy and repeated applause. " A Pair of Pigeons "
is well known as a sparkling joke. " Don Gitwanni" N%-ad
again performed in first-rate style. -
To-night " Pet.of the Petticoats," " Somebody Else,".
and.-" Mephistopheles," fare to be represented, and judg-
ing from the casts, the entertainment wilt be very
superior.