The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-12-28 00:00:00

property on the east side of the Queen's Dock, and
make a dtcf life froM"."ltipppinfi.'„frttt! F4eft,on-syeet, by
which .atratigement„ample.p.cititics,woOd be affotded to
the, corn, or 4ny.iptlig wade;;, but. tbesp.schenies
.not
havinik been carriecllcirt, it appeared:
ticab.Ay anid otter impossiliy to put warehouses
in the place mentioned by Mr. Evans.
Mr. EVANS—What do you say to the east side of
George's Dock ?
Mr. SMITH—The land is not the property of this
board,
Mr. Es'Arrs—l beg your pardon, it is our property.
Mr. S-.9..'frit—T was not aware of that,
The CilAirim<& remarked that a e'ettain portion of
the land referred to' belonged to that ho'a'rd:
Mt: S lirt replied e'ert if Stich' Were the Page
that that po'rtion of the land Wag Ih'e plopert: df the"
board, still George's Dock could not be made aNtallable'
for the purposes of the corn trade, as it was the shah'
lowest ciock. in Li.erPool, and conseciVently not answer-
able for the Cori trade. It was true it might ET Made,
to accommodate vessels from the Bahia which were of
light tonnage, and drew only a small quantity of water;
but certainly not for the vessels which traded with
America, and were engaged in the enormous corn trade
with that country. In conclusion he thought that the
Brunswick Dock was the only dock that could be made
to answer the purposes of the corn trade.
Mr. RANKIN thought that the matter was a very
important one, and that some place should he found
;thick toiild afford accommodation to the corn trade.
fie suggested the West side of the Prince's Dock, as a
suitable locality for that puriose. it *as aceedingly
desirable that some arrangements shotild be made with
the corporation, either to have or not to have accommo-
dation provided for the corn trade.
Mr. EVANS thought that inasmuch as corn was not
an article either to be pilfered or stolen, it did not so
absolutely require an enclosed dock.
Mr. I.IIJHBACK hoped that a copy of the resolution
heiii to the seCretark of tht born Trade Asso-
ciation; WhiCh Wetild sirdit that body What cdfisidetation
ha!d been given to the matter by that beatd. He
thought that the suggestion of Mr. Raniiii shoUld be
carried out, namely, to erect temporary sheds for the
corn trade ; and he felt certain that many persons in
li that trade would be perfectly satisfied to have double-
' storey sheds for this article. He contended that all
their sheds, at the north end particularly, whether
intended for steam or American trade, should be over-
looked with an upper storey. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. BOULT said it was to be regretted that the corn
trade did not take action in this matter sooner, and now
that the board did take up the subject he hoped that
they would not rest contented with a half way of doing
it: He thought that the great difficulty to be grappled
With, in respect to the subject of the corn trade, was
the nifisariee of cartage, instead of employing which he
recommended that the Coin should be drafted direct
from the vessel into the warehouse, Which would obviatC
the necessity of cartage. He hoped that neat session
they would be in a position to go to Parliament with a
complete plan to obtain full powers to make their docks
both ample and sufficient for the accommodation of the
corn trade and every other trade.
Mr. HOLME agreed with these remarks, and also
observed that one of the principal objects they had in
view, with reference to the subject of giving ample
accommodation to the corn trade, was concentration.
(Hear, hear.) He hoped that this matter would have
the serious consideration of the board, and that they
would not go into it in the half-and-half way in which
they generally dealt with such subjects.
Mr. BOLD said he was authorised in stating that the
North-Western and Great "Western Railway Companies
were prepared, if the Dock Board would build suitable
warehouses on the other side of the water, to take their
buildings at once, at a fair rent or a reasonable interest.
(Hear, hear.)
The CHAIRMAN thought that the question should be
referred back to the Docks and Quays Committee, which
was accordingly done.
THE MASTER PORTERAGE COMMITTEE.
The proceedings of this committee were read and con-
firmed.
A communication from Mr. John Harrison, accom-
panied by a voluminous correspondence that passed
between him and the Secretary of War, was referred to
the Finance Committee.
A letter from the Bridgewater Trustees was also
referred to the 'Works Committee for their consideration.
The board shortly afterwards separated.

LIVERPOOL POLICE COURT.-YESTERDAY.

(Before Mr. RAFFLES.)
THE POOR-BOX.

His worship acknowledged the receipt of £1 from
K. 8., a Friend," for the poor-box.

ASSAULTING THE POLICE.

Mr. William and Mr. Francis Smith, described as
grocers, having shops in Cable-street and London-road,
were charged by Officer Gray (645), with being drunk and
disorderly in Whitechapel, and in addition, Francis was
charged with having assaulted the officer. Gray stated
that he heard a row in Whitechapel, and on going for-
ward he saw the two prisoners and another person, not
now present, arguing and creating a disturbance. The
absent man wanted to charge the Messrs. Smith with
having- assaulted him ; but the officer not having seen
the assault, could not take the charge, but seeing the
two gentlemen were drunk, he took their names and
address, which they gave, and intended to summon
them, and to let the other gentleman summon
Francis Smith for the assault he complained of. He
then wanted them to go away, when William Smith
struck him on the chest and kicked him very severely in
the shins, and hurt him much. He then took them to
the station, and charged W. Smith with having assaulted
him, and F. Smith was charged by the absent man with
assaulting him, and both were booked for being
drunk. Both prisoners denied being drunk, but
Bridewell-keeper Kearney said they were drunk when
brought to the station-house. W. Smith denied having
assaulted the officer, but Police-constable 513 said he
saw him strike and kick Gray in the legs. The prisoner
Francis Smith said the whole thing originated in this
way—l went in a cab for my brother, and when coming
along Whitechapel he slapped me on the shoulder and
my hat fell out of the car, and then my brother jumped
out to get it, when he knocked against a man who fell
down. I then got out of the car, and the moment I did
so the man got up and charged me with having assaultdd
him, although I never laid a hand on him. Mr. Raffles:
Well, he does not appear to charge you now, and I will
dismiss you for that, but I fine you ss. for being
drunk. The other prisoner I fine 20s. for the assault
on the officer. The prisoner said he did not assault the
officer. Mr. Raffles said the officer was one of the most
experienced in the town, and he must take his oath in
preference to the word of a drunken person, besides the
other officer saw you strike him. The fines were paid,
and the prisoners discharged.