The Express.
London, England, 1855-01-24 00:00:00

ASSOCIATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF

BOILER EXPLOSIONS.

A numerous and influential meeting of millowners
and others employing steam power was held at the Man-
chester Town Hall, yesterday; Mr. BSNIAMIN NICHOLLS,
the mayor, presiding, for the purpose of forming an asso-
ciation for the prevention of steam-boiler explosions.
Mr. Ilzte HOULDSWORTH read the report of a com-
minim consisting of himself, Mr. Joseph Whitworth, and
Mr. William Fairoaire, which was appointed, at • preliminary
meeting held some time age, to ascertain the support which
the proposed association was likely to meet with. The re-
port stated that the total number of persons and firms can-
vassed had been 636, of whom 271 bad expressed approval,
and their willingness to become members; 27 had refused,
and the remainder had deferred giving in their names until
the association was permanently estshlished. The number
of boilers owned by those who had expressed themselves
ready to join the proposed association had not been accu-
rate!y ascertained, but it was probably about 1,000. This
report was unanimously agreed to.
Mr. BOULDSWORTH then moved, "That an association
be formed, under the title of the Association for the Pre-
vention of Steam Boiler Explosions, and for Effecting
Economy in the Raising and Use of Steam." He said the
idea of establishing this association had originated in
great degree from a feeling of regret at the lamentable loss
of life, resulting from frequent boiler explosions, and it was
evident from the rapid extension of the system of high-
pressure working, that unless tome steps were taken to
render it more safe, these accidents would probably increase
rather than otherwise. Au improvement could only be
effected by a system of inspection, end although he had no
morbid intipaihy to government inspection, ye. he thought it
would be mach better if manufacturers would endeavour to
make the desirable amendment themselves, by en inspec-
tion under their own contra ; and if they went to the ex-
pense of establishing this, he thought there were
other matters connected with boilers which might
, properly be added to the duties of the inspec-
tors. iTbey might collect and disseminate informa-
tion and suggestions for improvements in the direction of
safety, and endeavour to arrive at a system of greater per-
fection in the combustion of steam-boiler furnaces, so as to
pr duce greater economy of fuel, and relieve the manufac-
turing districts from the dense volumes of smoke, which
were the result of the very imperfect combustion hitherto
attained.
Mr. EDMUND ASHWORTH seconded the motion.

Mr. THOMAS COOLS thurght the objects of the emacia-
tion litre more likely to be attained by limiting its (Aimee
to the prevention of steam boiler explosion., and moved an
amendment to that effect, which was seconded by Mr. John
Oreig, but after considerable discussion, in which it was
explained by Mr. Fsirbsirn and Mr. Rooldsworth that
the inspection for purposes not immediately connected with
the promotion of safety would be entirely permissive on the
part of the members whose boilers might be examined, the
amendment was negatived by • large majority, and the
original resolution was adopted.
The meeting then proceeded to the adoption of rules,
which provided that all persons employing steam power
within a circuit of 36 miles round Manchester be eligible
es members, the business of the association being transacted
by a committee of management, elected annually, and
haiing an office in Manchester. The expenses of the
association are to be met by an entrance fee of 21.;
and an annual subscription for the first year of
30s. per boiler in regular use, and in future to be
fixed annually at the gsnerel meetings of the mem-
bers. The duty of visiting and inspecting the steam
engines, boilers, and &meets of the members is to be dis-
charged by a competent engineer as chief inspector, and
district sub-inspectors, hut any part of their inspection not
connected with the safety of the !viler*, is to be mscle only
by the permission of the owners. The committee shell
determine what portions of the detailed re sults of inspections
are worthy of being reisorded for general information, and to
these the members shall have free access, but in the books
and reports open to their examination each firm shall be
designated by • number, the name being only given by
consent. The sphere of the association may be enlarged
when it is considered desirable, and parties at a distance
may become corresponding members, and entitled to
copies of reports, &c., on payment of an annual aubecrip-
tints of 21.
A committee of management for the ensuing year was
then appointed, and the proceedings terminated with • vote
of thanks to the Mayor.
It. has been proposed to extend the knowledge of the
principles on which safety and economy in the application
of steam depend, by encouraging local associations of work-
ing engineers and stokers, by occasional lectures, and by
medals or premiums for written communications descrip-
tive of proved and successful improvements.

RUSSIAN PRIVATEER.—It is now pretty generally
understood that the Russian ship Kamchatka, which ar-
rived in our harbour a few days ago, is a regular privateer,
instead of a peaceful merchantman, as at first reported, her
visit to our waters being for the purpose of obtaining stores,
their supplies having been cut short by the capture of the
ship Silks. The Kunschatka mounts ten guns, and has a
crew of 120 men, who appear to be under the best possible
discipline. She is said to be an excellent sailer, and has
been cruising in the Ochotsk sea in search of English and
French whiten, some of which n►rrowly escaped capture.
She is a vessel every way calculated fur the business is
which she is engaged, and will no doubt make sad havoc
amongst the French end English merchant fleet in the
Pacifle.—San Francisco Sun, Dec. 6.
If the Hamschatka desires to begin her adventures, she
will soon find somebody to speak to. The English frigate
President, which left two days after the arrival of the
Kamechatke, did not go without learning the true character
of the latter vessel, and has not left the vicinity of San
Francisco, and will re-enter the harbour about the 16th or
20th of this month Besides, the French frigate Aleut. left
Callao on the 10th October, destined hither, and is now due.
The English steamer Virago will likewise soon be back to
OUT harbour. We know that the H+mseba•ka has eight
guns and a crew of 100 men, and that she did not come
hither for nothing ; but she is watched so closely that if
she 1 the harbour she will follow the Silks.—Cal.
Chronicle
THE WEATHER
et the frost was inter
which bad the effect of t
fares almost imputable.
expoeed situation,
degrees. 'hare WO, c.
skating and sliding
persons. About mit _
of York-place. Baker-strut,
tine, became 'immerged,
salty. Several minor
but nothing worth re
bad previously been._
east, and the thermometer,
marked 26 degrees,
The body of the -
Hospital, from 81.
day removed telWeet
on the few demand
brittatiss.

MR AND TEA pease.—The severity
iaterruptad yesterday by a partial thaw.
bet of rendering the metropolitan thorcuilw
seeable. la the parks, owing • ,
t, although the thermpme filth
a little preeeptible citing(
ing were tamed by m 1 raj
midday, M #.r. Thomas C. •• t ,
aber-strtwt, while sluktiltßlAW
nersed, sad was resetted.ng •
deer accidents occurred i •IT ,f,
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111 roadie& At gusset. • -
ma worth-met, earns toe,* 1" V
exaceastsr, at tbe ikeiety'a, -""
isileatleg a continues*, ‘;—, . IT:
yeses maw conveyed to
L Japielevelii, on Saturday. w
reetabeeke Hospital, and the joint inquiet!'
sad peeks will be held to-day at the latter

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—TruDAT, 'mg. 23.
Tee Loom Caeaczu.oz teek lie met co the Wesbask
at 6 o'slselt.

THE VOTE OF THANKS TO THE NAVY.
The LORD CHANCELLOR read the following letter to
their lordships :
"Britannia, at Malta. Jas. 6.
My Lord,—l have bed the bosoms this day to receive
yogi Mum dated the 18th dt., trassolittiag the resolutions
a the Roses of Lords szpressise of the high seam It eater-
Isis of the valuable aweless rendered by myeeltemill bribe
Aim. seam. sod miss, K the lest Melly mieray
emirod.
2:l=sioa the Slat din transferred my somaid to
Ita~
Sir llgnued Leona, I have traimitted a
of yeur letter so him, and the mistime of the Hinge
have been mob Mee to the several cam who
ws orseieg seder me.
bees also. la thediesee to Marie, of the Has.., for-
mad to Admiral Hamelin the readdiege, t►anitiag that
dim Mete Fred& SW, bt their medial In
Ihe ebbe* advisee is whisk the mobbed lest have bees
gra as Adasital Handle bee Me Manderred his
I have seat mime se Vise•Addlral Enid for
immobilise le the From* they.
"nib♦h humour and diabolism the )fie of LIM
has thus heizaseed to meter ea myself, the mom
me, and of the feet lately miler
will be reosived by all with deep gratiimdelasil iseposaatt
I have to beg yew MGM* will is pissed te ewes:say
"lacers thetas km the ipethem Wm la whisk yea have
Named to me the reseiseleme of the beim
"1 has. the bamoar to be, my lord,
" Yeurimaidp's most obedient humble servant,
"J. W. D. DUNDAII, Vise-AdmiraL"
On the sadism of the noble and liaised lord, the above letter
we ordered to be collared oa the minutes of the Me.
THE CONDUCT OF THE WAR.

The Esti of ALLEMBOROUGII gave notice that on
Monday, la amnia( for certain retorns,he shoals' sakes's*
observatioas as the gems' waded of the wa►.
Earl OBEY gays notice of his iateation to awns oa this
day (Tuesday) week, that ea hatable address should he pre-
sented to her Majesty on toe subject, as was naderstood,
the also of the Miaister of War. On Thursday ha would
ask the noble duke whether a canals paragraph is a Cape
paper (the purport of which did not reach the gallery) was
awed. _

THZ BLACK 82A.

The Marquis of SALISBURY abe pee nodes that he
menld call the atteatioa of the government to the wt..e■ts
which had appeared In the public prints relative W the
HU& lies.

THE CRIMEAN MEDAL.

iM Duke of RICHMOND, I. pursuance of a satin
whisk la hod gives to his noble hind the fieentary for
War, begged to were for s nears of the order which bad
bees Weed granting ninth to the orgy of the Crises.
Hit objess is 'Ding this notion was to none bie opision
that when the wetrasemat ronsatademi Der Wray to
give clasps for the Westin victories of Alma sad hiker-
mans, they fort an to have emitted ono for &Islam.,
. _ _

Bo wreheelale;to knew whether it was the bamboo of the
t to give the Crimea. medal to the gallon who
rjigsuafergese the Misses sad shared the violative of eta
eampeiga ? Waa it aloe iateaded to bestow it upon the sur-
vivors el those who bad fall, a ? la femme Wee the medal
was se Mag withheld that it would have beau impossible to
die w; bat he did sot see what/rater difilculty there would
M I. the repeat sun than would arise in distributiag the
Palsied. Teed. (Hem.)
. The Doke of NB WCASTLII said this& nobody wee more
aware Casa his mode friend bow &Beak it was to observe
*et ales and savants discrimination which was neemeary
rae disielleties of rewards such ea thane to which the
duke had referred. H. (Ws Duke of Rich-
• wemd) wauld admit that it would net be possible or
' distd dories a protneted war w 11•1111 • e.g
=lifothat a clasp should be gives every
r every
mourred, however gallant the sealest of the
beige.w Weever importiat the result weight be. The
WW tberaore bee, elthough of emirs, so penal
it:hl he bid down. that Waage ebeislei ealy bepte:
At lionetal. Gad actions in which a Timmy had hem
Thee amid ha so doubt that the tattles of Alas and
bbsemess maw withia that 'steamy, but he thought
. lbsee might be some doubt as to the battle of Belaklave,
althea. than .said be no doubt at all as to the merits of
lbe hew 'lmaged la it. Her Ill4oity, however, feeling
MSS whoa there was a doubt. it ought to be derided is
WOW& ef those who hod so greatly distLeguiebed
linimeeleass bad dissmited that a clasp should abe be
Sabar die amiss .t Halaklava. (Loud ahem.) He
mbas duke) trusted that it would not be masidered
the goveremeat or the 'military authorities were about
W d.p.rt trout the rule to which he had referred, but he did
secdsly feel that after the comareats whisk had heat
tssdM sad after even the few observations whisk had
Men front his noble friend, it would be aegraeiois is this
particular ease to withhold the reward. la all the reeords of
our military bbtory the.* was no battle, fought either by a
ere b iseasilrirmasteThistr of nitreya,oria whaies4hrßeeirittitemme f
votioa
Bra WWl= exhibited by the °Jars sad men who
lopesi at Hankie's. (Loud them) With respect
the ant quiestion of his oriole (shed, he hoped that he
slumil ho able to give a reply equally satisfactory. He did
asitlfam linisiber the misapprekenalori bad mime from
lba &Opal& which he had 'mime, bat it had nadentitedly
tor! been Weeded to make the medal to thistle= who

Melee. esgegetili the referteTto, and to wit;
Mid it fres the sailors who had been employed in mmenieg
54.... MEn Majesty thought that the navy were as
entitled to the medal as the array. It was true that
diddid net pa/thirsts in all the bud Might soden which
they iha Milkilanee is libe ',mations
it a great sad they MI readied meet valuable m-
eantime to the troops. Peens IMAM it wee intended that
the sailors should have the medal, and if any misapprehen-
sion had occurred on this pant he was glad of the opportu-
nity which hie noble friend had given him of correcting it.
As to the third point, he entirely agreed with his noble
friend that if the Mantis of those who had fallen could de-
rive—as no doubt they would derive—consolation from the
pommies' of the moral which had been earned by their
gallant relatives, it was right that they should have It. His
amble Mead had refined to this point daring the short sei-
sm Mime Christmes, and he had admitted that it would
new be lespasible to give medals to the families of those
who bed fallen In former years ; but that difficulty did not
exist la the present we. It was proposed, therefore, that
medals ebeald be given to the repreeeetatives of those sol-
diers who had sot oereived ; bet, as it would be seeersery
to eapnve the ••8110 of the soldier as the rise, some delay
wosW be nameidable. He hoped that this explanation
would be sulkiest, and if two, three, or even fear months
should elapse before the medal could be sent out, he hoped
that it would aot be attribeted to say neglect on the part
of the goveremeat.

The =ael of HARDWICKE was afraid that he was going
to snake s& unpopular speech ; bat he must say, that if they
pee decoratiess to persons who had sot earned these they
would lose their value in the eyes of those who lad. HS
believed that U they offered this medal to the officers sod
milts* who had simply served is the Black Bea, it would
net be acceptable (Hear, hear.) He trusted that these
decorations would be reserved ler those who had been
actually seder Ire, or who had used es the reserve daring
a general eagegement. (Hoer, bear)

- . -
The Earl ;I` ELLENBOROUOR said the point was is,
of very great importance. At aUm when it was intended
very largely to sound them decorations, it was emeatial
that they should thoroughly undentand the principle upon
which they were to be bestowed. It had so happened that
be (the Earl of Elise borough) bad had so daft,ibete nearly
sixty thousand medals for geed anise la the Bast ; and he
had always acted apes ems eaglet priasiple, whisk be I
earnestly ressesseended to the melba of Le gethrument.
He held it to be wag to give the medal value ter distin-
guished sonless smelly perforwied usher Ire. He
knew that Lls rule had bees .degortud Am, and that
medals had Mat glues to men beestes*bry binged to earth
wile bad Leath aides. But that be Legg* was wrong.
whits be saw suss with a medal is kit bank the idea I
Let N segpased to Naiad was that be led done good
antes under IM, sad he savor saw tusk $ seas without
Salm almost ikpool to tenth his kat to aim. But how
add Hat kaki mkt when Le wearer et Le medal bad
arm Mss be be ? (Her, bear.) Every tosenalary
al veatege aid suety Moseley sheeted Ls medal he would I
give be die soldier whit bad asthma estrally aimed, het
who, Ity tie gal
be bed easagied, Midas, good son
vise ; hat be left that the mold eagbt set to be given to
liajoeirretiebtad ass beta urisrata
ditipith restseretsci ill
ve
In MM beta, het It arced Isiopiabaspds Is dad
OM be. dwell ever kw has say doubt about it.
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s-esmarksble IS that was. Be soul etha lad melba to
be Mill more remarkable amiss of lakersuian. But ha
AK sot !thew whim to loth rr saything like the achieve-
LILL at Salable*. (Chmea) Cavalry bad Were Lea
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Moab, la wile emir, bed 'barred the toodry, Maley_
ski mgramie a gowerful tray la !olden-Mewl
gimp) Osoid the amble duke Uwe say doubt as to sub
saw 1 Whoa Canine Lam Mardian* We be gulf,
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seestry tN did not
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did not arr deitsif
tbe light Lanky brigade wise Ilmy obeyed the
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mats seginest width wee esmeeedsd by tor Odd.
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edam) we bet Ife hod *eyed the NNW soollereso
*aloe Sk Charlie llarier be more then tea ism, sal be
tethicamsehlo *art) harmed that lewee rmai Sir
is hie doWitariso the esemon‘ of the way,
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