The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-09-25 00:00:00

THE WATER COMMITTEE.

The usual weekly meeting of this committee was held
yesterday at the Town Hall. Mr. Hodgsoß presided:
The other members present were, Messrs. Crellin, Wag-
staff, Farnworth, Woodruff, Bennett, still, Jeffery,
and Yernon.
Duncan's report was as follows .—I have to
report, for the information of the committee, that
nothing out of the ordinary course has transpired on
any part of the works since I last reported, beyond the
visit of the Council. The rainfall for the week ending
the 15th instant was inappreciable, and for the week
ending the 22nd, 1.38 inch. The depths of water
under the overflows of the several reservoirs have been
as under

Sep.ls. Sep. S. Fall. Sep. 22. Sep.ls. Eire. Fall.
ft. in. ft. in. ft. in. ft. in. ft. in. ft. in. ft. in
Roddlesworth 1 9 0 6 1 3 0 6 1 9 1 3 ...
Rake 2 0 0 9 1 3 0 9 2 0 1 3

Anc'lezark O2lOOl 0 2 0 3 021 ...-
Riiington.. 1 71 0 91 010 1 11 1 71 0 5i ...
Prescot (No. 1) 0 5 0 31 0 11 0 21 0 5 0 2} •
Prescot (No. 2)3 10 111 111 5 71 310 ... 191
In the pipe line there is nothing to report.
Quantity of water received fr4m Rivington during the web
ending September 22, ISC. ' '
Into Kensington ' 32,309,491
„ Audley-street
Part. Hill

Quantity of water pumped from the wells
at Bantle
Green Lane
Windsor

4095,000
14,403,381
6, 249,000

76,196, 561

25,147,38;

101,443,944

Quantity of water in store, week ending
Sep ember 15, 1860 18,102,403
Do. do. September 22, 1860 15,6E1,996

2,440.407

Washing out mains, sewers, &e
Watering street:7,

103,594,355

2,500,800
112,090

Delivered at Bootle unmixed 4 101,272,275
,500,000
mixed 93,772,275

101,272,275 gallons.
Proportion of Rivington to well water a 8 76 to 25.

THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ASSISTANT SECHETARY.
The proceedings of the Sub-committee of Works were
read, and amongst other subjects transacted by them
mOntioned the fact that there had been no less than
ninety-four applicants for the situation of assistant
secretary in the water engineer's office, seven of whom
had attended personally before the sub-committee on
that day, and the committee recommended the appoint-
ment of Mr. George Perry, of Salford.
Mr. WAOSTA.FF begged to move the confirmation of
the proeeedino. said he had been absent. from
lowa ior toe -last bra net-.., anu alit....ltemunit..
that had been done during that time, but there was one
subject to which he would divert attention, and that. was
the appointment of an assistant secretary. The recom-
mendation from the sub-committee, for making such an
appointment., had already been confirmed by the general
committee, and an advertisement had been inserted in
the newspapers. There were ninety-four applicants, and
out of that number the sub-committee had selected one
whom he considered a very suitable and fit and proper
person for the situation. It was Mr. George Perry,
who had been accustomed to such work, having been
engaged on the water-works at Salford, near Man-
chester, and was, therefore, quite conversant with the
duties he would have. to perform. Re (Mr. Wagstaff)
was aware that an amendment would be proposed, but
he cordially concurred with what the sub-committee
had done, and would move that their report be confirmed.
Mr. CRELLTN had much pleasure in seconding the
motion.

Mr. FARNWORTH said that, having been absent from I
home for the last fiveanor six
wfohraatnhaasdsibsteaennt going
not imagine for what an ;assistantweeks, he did not know
untilhe advertisementsasewerteltiaerywas
in the engineer's secretaryin the newspapers., He could
assigned was that
would ask the P
from age and infirmitT yes could not perform the duties.,
If so, some person '
work Mr. Ro,e
_s hadmight be found who would do the
as they had recommended.
r done. for £lOO
of appointing a e per annum, instead
toffi hie.ee ' Rogers, The 1 onlyvil o reason he
wh ei
nhtand the office,
inaiffienateredi,
person with such a large salary. He
committee whether, in the Council Cham-
ber, they were prepared to justify such an appointment
:11...1..r. Woonnurp--Certainly.
, Mr. FARNWORTH thought that the whole subject
had not been duly considered, and, therefore, he had
given notice of the motion lie wag about to propose,
which was, "That no further steps be taken in the
appointment of an assistant secretary, until a committee
had been appointed, and investigated the duties per-
formed by the clerks in the engineer's office, and reported
to that committee." Having at some length assigned
his reasons for taking the steps he had done, he said he
could not conscientiously vote for the recommendation.
of the sub-committee because he had not sufficient
information upon so important a subject, and would,
of which
t t
therefore,
Perhaps more light would be thrown on
move the adoption of the amend
He e would, however, move the conversation
he had given notice ; but from the con_lnvee
amendment.
ODRUFF then detailed all the proceedings of
rto.rwr.:. seconded the amendment.
twhoel:lslturd...bfEwioeslrlo,
them ogoteende,raalnd said the reason
made had made the
recommendation since
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the
was
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incompetent
accountuo mb -i
appointmentcnoimtot efmNevas
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infirmities of Mr. Rogers,
performtand the duties. He replied
to the observations Mr. Farnworth, and some-

thing approaching a scene took place, Mr. Farnworth
denying that he had heard him (Mr. Woodruff) reply. to
an observation made by Mr. Beine at a former meeting
of the committee. Mr. Woodruff concluded by saying
that he believed that the recommendation of the com-
mittee was a sound and a good one; that all they wanted
in the office was ahead, and he felt sure they had selected
a good one. Mr. Diuican would be relieved from attend-
ing to the books and correspondence, and would have
more time to devote to his out-door dirties.
Mr. VERNON supported the recommendation, but at
the same time thought there was a great necessity for a
committee of investigation into the duties performed by
the clerks in the office. He did not see that there was
any necessity for the appointment to be deferred. Let
that be confirmed, and then let a committee be appointed
and report to this committee.
Mr. ,Teffery supported the amendment.
Mr. C HEWN was surprised that Mr. Farnworth
should leave town, and thus neglect his duties, and
when he came home again, endeavour to upset all a
committee had done. Tt would he better for notice to
be given in future, "Because I am going out, no busi-
ness can he done," than.to have all upset after it was
done. He, for one, would not succumb to such treat-
ment.

After some further discussion the committee divided,
when Messrs. Estill, Jeffery, Farnworth, and Hodgson,
voted for the amendment. ; and Messrs. et-elfin, Vernon,
Bennett, Wagstaff, and Woodruff, for the confirmation
of the sub-committee's proceedings: The latter was
carried.

THE STOPPING THE PUNIPS.
Mr. BENNETT, from circumstances he had heard
since their last meeting, withdrew the motion he had
given notice of, in reference to the stopping the pump-
ing process, and having only Rivington water for one
month. He had understood from the engineer that it
could not he carried out. The committee then separated.

LIVERPOOL POLICE COURT.-YESTERDA.T.

(Before Mr. RAFFLES.)
WINSLOW AGAIN.

Mr. Cobb appeared on behalf of Thomas Wiiisiow, eating-
house-keeper, of Vmshall-road, who charged a man named
John Rill for having assaulted and abused him. Mr. Cobb
said it would be in the memory of the court, that Winslow had
been recently before the court, two_or three times since the
assizes, prosecuting persons for having annoyed and assaulted
him. He trusted that his Worship would teach persons in the
position of the prisoner, that they could not go to the house of
Winslow, and insult him after this manner. On Saturday
night, about nine o'clock, the prisoner went to Winslow's
eating-house and had some slipper, and when asked for pay-
ment, he not only insulted but assaulted him. He trusted that
his Worship would 'show that Winslow was as much entitled
to protection as any man in society. Mr. Rafts : No doubt
of it. Mr. Cobb : He really must not he molested after this
fashion. The prisoner after having his refreshment, com-
menced calling Winslowa poisoner, and used other insulting
language, and when desired to go out, he would not do so, but
assaulted and kicked him severely. Mr. Raffles : Is this a
licensed house? Mr. Cobb; Yes, it is under the new aet•
He then called Winslow, who said : The prisoner came to my
house cut Saturday night, about nine o'clock, and had some
supper. There was a friend of mine assisting me in the place,
and when the prisoner was done, he asked him for payment ;
but the only payment he got was a blow. My friend being a
snore powerful man than the prisoner, knocked him down, and
when both were down, T went to take my friend off him, and
when the prisoner got up, he struck me several times. He then
got on the cellar steps, and kicked me severely. I ant suffer-
ing from the injuries ;my. Thomas Boardman stated---I was
assisting Mr. Winslow, and when I asked the prisoner for
payment he struck tile. Winslow has stated that I knocked
the prisoner down, but that is not correct, as it was he who
pulled me: down nn hint by catching me by the hair of the
head. He would not go out. Mr. Raffles :He is liable to a
penalty of 40s. under the act for not going out when requested
to do so. Boardman said---He knocked me down, and bit Me
in the cheek ; and the marks of his teeth are in my check.
Mr. Raffles : What have you to say ? There is a double
assault here. You are liable to a penalty of 4,05. Ander the
act for refusing to leave the house when roonentevi ; hut I will
only deal with it as an assault. TIT prisoner said he knew
nothing about the transactkou, as he was drunk ; but he was
very sorry, for wkkat had happened. Mr. Raffles: You have
no right to go to this man's house and insult him. He has
leen tried and acquitted, and is as much entitled to protection
as any man in the land. You, nor no other person, have a
right to annoy this man, much less assault him in his house.
Winslow : I beg your worship's pardon, but I do not wish to
punish him se\ erely. All I want is protection. No doubt the
house has caused great excitement, but---Mr. Rafte*;
I don't want to have any speeches on this, pojwi. (To the
prisoner) I would fine you double ,sr,hat j awl about to do but
for the interference of the PMeetttoTs I fine you les. for the
assault.