The Express.
London, England, 1861-10-11 00:00:00

LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 11, 1861

THE LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF SCIENCE.

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INAUGURATION PROCEEDINGS.
LIVERPOOL, THURSDAY.
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To-41ay the Liverpool School of Science—an
institution formed is connexion with the Free Library and
Museum, for the clam study of science --was formally
inaugurated by Lord limns-We, Lord President of the Coun-
cil, awl other endemic men, who hail been invited to take
part iu the pros-reeding, and to attend a public meeting held
in St. Georges.hall in the eveni.ni. The gallery of the
school, which (like the Free Library and Museum itself)
was erected at the expense of Mr. Win. Brown, will com-
prise imeenneus of inventions and other matters of scientific
interest aud value, cod will iousist of four storeys. It is
not yet finished, io consequence of the reecnt strike in the
building trade.; but the other arrangements for the
school having been completed, it wan determined to open the
establishment, and commence class operationa. Invitations
were issued to many noblemen and gentlemen who are con-
spicuous for their interest in scientific and lnr.tionul nut.
ters, and anionpt those who promptly :I,cm...it the request
to attend the inaugural proceedings were Earl Cnuiville, the
Hight lion. W. L Gladatone, M.P. ; Mr. W. Fairbaira,
C.E., and several others.

At 8 o'clock a public meeting was held in St. George's
Hall, which was crowded in every port.
The Marcie (Mr. ti. R. Graves) presided ; and upon the
platform were Pawl Onniville, the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer, the Hes. A. Egerton, M.P., Mr. W. Brown, Mr.
W. Itathlmee, Dr. Pairhairn,
The CHAIRMAN ooegratuleted the meeting upon the aus.
pickets circumstance' which surrounded the inauguration of
as institution which was intended to till a gap between the
initiated and the uninitiated in &Matti& matters

Mr. J. IitoUELIION, secretary to the omuittee, then read
a report describing the origin and character of the school
It stated that the object of the institution was to ►id the
industrial chases and others of both sexes in procuring in-
struction in natural hutory, geology. chemistry. =them-
tics. geography, and mechanical and experimental physics,
the school being supported by voluntary contributions.
student.' fees, and government greets.
Earl GRANVILLE moved the first resolution, remarking
that he deemed it a very high honour and a singular grafi.
cation to have been named in connexion with the Mayor of
Liverpool and Lord Stanley, a nobleman of different politics
from himself. as patrons and vice-patrons of the new insti-
tution. He moved—'• That it is highly desirable that the
means of obtaining instruction in the loading breeches of
science should be extended in Liverpool" The Exhibition
of 1851 showed that, however eminent we were in certain
branch*s of science, other nations were fast competing, and
some even almost distancing us. It was impossible but
that some present should have beet across the Atlantic, and
remarked the progress mode in the application of science to
art by that great nation, at a time when they were happily
engaged iu the arts of peace, and not, as now, suffering
some of the wont calamities of war. (Cheers.)
Dr. FAIRBAIILX, C. E., president of the British Association,
seconded the resolution, traciug the progress of science chiefly
is cominion with engiueerius works. The resolution was
then put and carried.
The Right Hon. W. E. GtsnerroNe, who was received
with loud cheeriog, moved the next resolution :---" That
the School of Science about to be established is eminently
calculated to promote the beneficial objects enumerated in
the report." He paid a warm tribute to the munificence of
Mr. W. Brown, who, in addition to the erection of a free
library and maseum, had given a building also for the
School of Science. Teuchiog upon the subject of science
generally, Mr. Gladstone noticed the effect of chemistry
upon manufactures and of geology upon mining industry,
the increase of the supply of gold, and the general advance-
ment of the wealth and comfort of mankind. The
most scientific works had been frequently suggested
by the contemplation of the most humble objects.
Watt had gathered hie idea of constructing a pipe
of peculiar strength from scientifically examining the shall
of a lobster, to Sir I. Brunel the common earthworm sug-
gested the Thames Tunnel, and Wedgwood derived his
most beautiful designs from avocitemplatice of natural o►.
jects. Following out this train of thought, the speaker, in
tracing the origin of the oar, the wheel, and the plough,
ascribed the filet to the motion of the bird', wings in dm,-
mg the air, the mooed to the gyrations of a peculiar kind of
hawk, sad the third to an intelligent observation of the
habits of that very humble but useful animal the pig.
(Laughter and cheers.) This contemplation of natural ob-
jects and the application of the experience so g►ioed had
brought men from the humblest s'atioas to the foremost
positions—for example, George Stephenson and Hugh Miller.
The right bon. gentleman, in eloquent language, denied that
the cultivation of science tended to foster intellectual pride,
and contended that though the truths of science did not lie
in that highest region of our nature which was reserved for
gospel revelation they were yet subsidiary to that revela-
tion, ►ad that the founder of the Liverpool School of
Science was entitled to cheer himself with the belief that
he bed sot only been contributing to the intellectual ad-
vancement, material progress, and innocent recreation of
his fellows, but bad been subserving a high moral pur-
pose, and aiding the word of the Teacher of religion. In
conclusion Mr. Gladstone expressed a hope that the insti-
tution would progress in a manner worthy of the town of
Liverpool. (Loud cheers.)
Thu Hon. ALGERNON EGERTON, M.P., seconded the reso-
lution, which was carried unanimmaly.
Mr. W Boon( moved a resolution pledging the meet-
ing to support the institution just inaugurated.
Dr. Lanecavea supported the resolution. He described
the nature of the studies pursued at the National Schools
of Elciesce. It might be said that Liverpool had hitherto
got on very well without much knowledge of science, but
he asserted that all the greet and magnificent works
which Liverpool could boast, ell her wealth end the great.
sees of her commerce, were but so many monument, of
the triumphs of science.
The Mayor of MANCBCTTER also spoke in support of the
resolution, which was adopted, and the meeting soon after-
wards closed.

SIR W. PAO' WOOD AND MX HENLEY, M.P.,

social minutes. (Cheers.) True, we see gloomy propose.
tinstiool of a Cattail famiue, but we are blessed by au slam.
dant hartmt, sufficient, not only for ourselves, but to
relieve, to some extent, the deficieucy in France. Progress
must now be the word. 1 leave no desire to trespass on
party politic., but 1 should be glad if all great ques-
tions of progress could be settled in quiet times.
Although 1 do not agree upon all points with
the right hon. member for Oxfordshire, I will
say in bis presence that if his views had been
carried out some time ago in reference to parliamentary
reform, we should have had a measure which would have
goons very far towards a settleineut of that vexed question.
(loud cheers.) Whoever may be in power, 1 think that
governmeut will deserve the greatest approbation of the
people of this cuuutry which shall take care that, liefore •
luau of difficulty, pressure, or commercial Nude arrives,
any great question likely to unsettle oleo's minas Anal be
satisfactorily adjusted. (hour' cheer..)
The !Intim proposed the health of the members for the
city of Oxfonl.
Mr. LANGNTON, M.P., in responding, alluded to our pre-
sent peaceful relations with France, and renuirked that the
best means of preserving a future amicable underamodum
would be for both countries to agree to a reduction of their
warlike armaments.

The Manse next gave the health of the members for
the county, which was drunk with great euthueiasin.
Mr. Hmo.s.Y, in the course of his reply, after ex-
pressing his pleasure at the sight of Malian free-
dom, and his regret at the American war, observed
—My honourable friend the Vice•Chencellur has been
pleased to pay me a high compliment upon the subject of
refuse. I eau safely appeal to you, gentlemen, that upon
this platform I have never been a professed reformer,
though I believe that throughout my life I have always
been willing to lend a reedy hand in staying the progress of
any abuse which luny have been pointed out
to me. (" Hear, tear," and cheers.) I do not
know that I should not have been pulled up
directly if I had ever presumed to state that which was not
true ; but I think I have invariably told you that whenever
any measure was introduced upon which it wee necessary
that I should give au opinion, that opinion should be es
' free and frank as it was in my power to afford. With re-
igned to the question of parliamentary reform. I believe that
it was not the fault of those in parliament that that goes-
ties was Dot settled. (^ Hear, hear," and cheers.) The
Vice-Chancellor has said, with great force and with great
troth—l hare always been of his opinion, and I have inure
thus:soca expressed it in parliament end in this city—that
things of this nature ere better settled in quiet times than
is times of excitement. (Hear, beer.) But with regard to
parliamentary reform, I believe this—that the people nut
of doors did not want it, that they would not have it, and
that parliament itself was utterly powerless in the matter.
1 may be right or I may be wrong ; but of this I am sure,
being in the House of Commons at the time—that it was
no more possible for parliament to settle the question then
it was for bun. members to fly. (Laughter.) Whether it
was their fault, I do not profess to say ; but throughout the
length end breadth of the land I do eat find that any fault
has been found even with the most reforming representa-
tives. (Laughter.) Consequently, if any fault attaches to
the eon-settlement of this very vexed irsestion, it must
remain outside. As you well know, gentlemen, I never
was what is called a reformer, and I have therefore no odds
to settle with my constituents. (Laughter.) But when the
question came before the House of Commons, I gave my
opinion of it fairly end frankly. (Loud cheers.) I said at
once what I was willing to do, and I left office because that
did not suit those with whom I was acting in the govern-
meat of the country. (Great cheering.) So far as I was
personally concerned, there was an end of the matter, but
since then the whole question has been gradually dying
out until it came to a natural death last session. Whir her
it will ever come to life again I do not pretend to say ; but
must confess that in what remains to nie of my life I can
hardly expect to see it again. (Laughter.) Leaving these
questions, I wish I could Bey that I can look with sanguine
view on the coming winter, but I am most apprehensive of
the results which it may produce. (Hear, hear.) Day by
day we bur of short time in the North. Those who have
lived as long as I have know very well that short time
brings short commons and distress, and the moment you
have distreaa you have grumbling and discontent. If the
people of England are well off, you cannot make them gene.
rally decelerated with anything. Their natural dis•
position is to be contented with everything so long
as they get employment and a fair remuneration
for their labour, and I defy the art and mystery of man to
make them discontented. (Cheers.) But if they are out of
work they have not only the time but the disposition which
induces them to say whether they will be idle and starve
patiently, or exhibit their want and distress in discontent
cud dissatisfaction. In the coming winter, unless America
can reconcile her difficulties and give us cottos,ws must have
failure in the supply, and the cessation of supply must lead
to the most disastrous consequences. There is Do question
40 leaseetable and touching as that of honest industry
anxious And willing to work, but unable to gain that em-
ployment which is the only means by which the labourer
can obtain for himself end his family food, raimeut, and
those domestic comforts which constitute his enjoyment
of life. (Hear.) I sincerely trust that my fun may be
groundless and my apprehensions falsified, but at the game
time it is impossible for any man who looks e-heed to shut
his eyes to the fact, that the great blessings which we have
now enjoyed for so many years may probably meet with a
most disastrous check. (Hear hear.) I sincerely trust
with my hoe. (Amid, Mr. Langstoo, that our good friend
over the water will get rid of some of the legions which he
now possesses, so as to enable us without unneceseerily
elenning the country to curtail our warlike expenditure.
(Cheers.) At present we are simply spending money because
we have neighbours who are supposed to delight in keeping
us in s perpetual state of alarm. Our armament is there-
fore great. and consequently requires great taxation to sup-
port it. Englishmen, however, don't care one farthing
what they pay provided they have only got money
to pay it with. If they are called upon to pay
heavily when the breeches pocket is empty it
then becomes a serious matter. But strong as these
reflections may be, I trust that circumstances may arise
which may enable whatever government may be at the head
of affairs in this country to reduce taxation before any
lengthened period rolls over our heeds. (Heer, bear.) At
present I believe that any reduction would be a sheer km
possibility. The country from one end to the other has
pressed the government to arm, and, taking into considera-
tion all the circumstances, I do not th ink that any government
woukl have declined to respond to the call. (Hear. hear.)
On the contrary, great as our armaments now are, I believe
they are behind rather than in excess of the wants end the
wishes of the country. The country has said with we
voice, " We will be protected," and it has not only said
that, but some ICO,OOO or 200,000 have said, "with arms
in our hands we will help to afford that protection." That
being the case, the rest of the comronnity could not help
saying, "We will also do our part." The consequence is
that we have heavy taxes to pay. I wish it could have
been otherwise, but I do not see how we could
have avoided taking the steps we have taken. ((heers.)
Ws must not forget that we have a neighbour on the other
side of the water who might render himself extremely dis-
agreeable. I have no reason to suppose that he 0111•141
anything but what is right, but if he dote not mean what
is right he certainly is in a position to make himself very
unpleasant. (Laughter.) Our best course then is to keep
on terms of amity with him, oolong as we can in honour do
so, but et the same time to be prepared for any emergency.
(('heers.) We all know very well that uo man is ready to
pull the gloves off sod attack another man for the mere
pleasure of the transaction if he knows that his antagonist
is not oily his equal in strength but he jut as good fist.
as he has. (Laughter.) If it were not for the suspicion
we have of our neighbour and he has of us, I believe we
should always be the best of friend., but as it is we are each
tempting the other to do that which be would otherwise
never dream of. (Hear, hear.) The right hoe. gentlemen
concluded by proposing " The health of the Mayor of Ox-
ford," alluding tothe fact that this was the fourth time he
had filled the distinguished office of chief magistrate.
The MAYOR briefly responded, and proposed the health of
Mr. Non is, the member for Abingdon.

(Stamped, Id. Additional.)

THE REGMTRATIONS.

CITY OF LONDON.

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Mr. Sidney Smith yesterday addressed his Homour.and said
it wu customary• at the close of a revision to n..ake some
statement as to the results. He then read a sta temeut to
the following effect :

LIBERAL RETURN.
Liberal claims allowed 25
Tory claims defeated
Liberal objections sustained
Tory objections defeated

1.419

Tory claims allowed 7
Liberal claims Ideated
Tory objections sustained
Libend objections defeated 7O

Objections by both parties sustained
Objections by both parties failed
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Balance of gains on the revision for the liberals, 1,094.
In addition to this, the liberals claim to have increased
their strength by causing 322 name* to be plated on the lists
by claims to be rated.
Mr. Smith then went into some statistics to show the
changes which had taken place in the list this year ea com-
pared to last year's list. The number omitted this year wee
1,510, of which 1,269 were on household lista and 241
livery. The number of persons inserted for the first time
was 2,012, of which 1,833 were householders and ?sr livery-
men. The number of claims to be rated Lad been 403, of
which 322 actually appeared on the lists. The number of
objections taken had been G 24 against 1,0139 taken by the
other side. There were 120 double objections taken. During
the 14 years he had appeared in that court there had been
92,955 persons requiring 'pedal investigation, including
26,840 persons omitted, 35,486 new electors placed on lista,
10,312 claimed to be rated by persons qualified, 2,015 persons
claimed to be registered by this society, 166 claims to be
registered by the conservatives, 8,954 objections by this
society to conservatives, and 9,391 objections taken by the
conservatives. He then passed a high eulogium on the bar-
rister for the manner in which he had conducted the revi-
sion, and, on behalf of the liberal electors, offered his sin-
cero thanks to the learned gentleman for the courtesy he
had shown.