The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-10-11 00:00:00

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THE COTTON SALES

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN TIMES.
Sir,—l feel sure that, from the importance that attaches to
the subject treated on, you will kindly permit the following
address to be inserted in your journal :

TO THE MERCHANTS AND BROKERS OF LIVERPO)L.
No doubt you wore amazed, on wading through the immense
longitudinal extent of the catalogue of the Albert-dock sale,
which occupied the Bth and 9th inst., to find there was so largo
a quantity of sweepings. pickings, 6-c., of cotton, rice, rtgar,
nitrate of soda, and other articles, too numerous to mention.
And did not the question arise in your minds—" By what means
has this mass been accumulated ?" The last named article
alone realised fully £80; and to arrive at the value of the
others would make calculation too tedious. Pray refl:ct a
moment on these facts, and endeavour to satisfy yourselves
" whether true and faithful accounts of such goods are usually
rendered to the legitimate owners."
It is high time strict watchfulness on your part should be
exercised, as I believe the officials are not particularly careful
to " Render unto C:esar the things which are Cmsar's.'' Oh !
worthy guardians of the property (of a value how immense !)
placed, with fullest confidence, under your care, a shell must
some day burst to your utter dismay.
Liverpool, Oct. 10, 1856.

COMING OF AGE OF RICHARD WATT,
ESQ., OF SPEKE HALL.

Some five months ago, we recorded the return of Rich.
Watt, Esq., (on the occasion of his marriage,) to his
ancestral hall at Speke, and we have now to state that
yesterday was the 21st anniversary—his birthday—which
was celebrated at the hall, and at the village of Speko,
where there was an excellent dinner provided for about
eighty of the real ‘! bone and marrow" of the community—
the " workint, menu'.—connected with the farm and farmers
of the estate' of Speke. The dinner took place at the
Greyhound Hotel, kept by Mrs. Thomas, at the village of
Speke, and we may say that, for excellence and variety of
viands, nothing could exceed it. There was a tent erected
in the garden, where the dinner was served up. The
sidesthe
place was fitted up in a style of elegance, :and festoons of
distancesaflnodwerms,idgdralecefoufllythpelacmeadrqautee,addedmuch along the
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picturesque effect of the scene. We only echo the
general voice, when we say that Mrs. Thomas
receiyed the applause of all present, not only for the
quantity and quality of the repast, but for the excellent
attention paid to all the guests. There was a fine brass
band in attendance, and this diversified the proceedings,
and enhanced the enjoyment of the evening considerably.
The hotel was decorated with flags and banners tastefully
lam, out, and all the houses, from the station to the hall,
wills decorated with flags, and the establishment of Mr.
Langshaw, near Speke, was most remarkable and attrac-
tive, being dressed out in the gayest and most appropriate
manner for the occasion. About three o'clock, the
dinner was laid on the table. Mr. William Knowles was
called to the chair, and Mr. John Ashton occupied the
vice-chair. The tent at this moment presented an ani-
mated appearance; over the chair there was a large
transparency with " God save the Queen "—the material
forming the letters being composed of Scotch heather.
When the good things had been discussed,
The Chairman then gave in succession, " The Queen."
Air : God Save the Queen. (Drunk with great enthusiasm.)
The Vice-Chairman gave " The health of Prince Albert
and the rest of the Royal Family." (Loud cheers.)
The Chairman then gave " The Army and Navy."
They all knew what both had done for the country
a short time since. (Cheers.) Air : " the Red,
White, and Blue.'" The Chairman again said
Gentlemen—Al ring= with great pleasure and satisfaction to
,myseif, as it will, no doubt, prove grateful and satisfactory to
ten, to.propose the toast of the evening, that is, gentlemen,
" Richard Watt, Esq," coupled with his good lady, our
landlord and lord of the manor; long life and continuous
prosperity to them and family. (Loud cheers.) Gentlemen,
we have known the family of the Watts for a long period
of time, and there is no one I address who will not willingly
bear testimony with me that they have been generous land-
lords, considerate and kind friends to all and every one of
their tenantry ; and from what we know of our present
landlord, I may safely say that he will prove a worthy
representative of a good and ancient family. (Cheers.)
Gentlemen, I give " The Health of Richard Watt, gig, and
lady, lord of the manor, with three times three."
The toast was received with enthusiastic cheering and
musical honours, the band playing—" He's a Jolly good
fellow." Mr. John Jones sang " The fine Old Admiral,"
in a style that would have done credit to many professionals,
and was loudly'applaucled.
The next toast was proposed by the Vice-chairman, and
was—" Francis Watt, Esq., and family of Bishop Bererly,
iu Yorkshire." Drunk with all the honours.
The Chairman then gave "The Health of Mrs. Gardiner
the mother of their.noble landlord, and her family." (Loud
cheers.)

ONLY A CLERK

LIVERPOOL PRODUCT;

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REVIEW OP THE WEEK.
The business in Ashes has been confined to retail sales,
at 47s for Pots and 45s per cwt for Pearls. Brimstone is
higher, upwards of 1,300 tons have changed hands at £5
to £5 2s 6d for thirds, and £5 3s 9d to £5 8s for best
seconds; £5 7s 63 was refused yesterday for 300 tons of
the latter quality in store. Nitrate—The sales are about
150 tons, chiefly at 16s per cwt. Of Saltpetre upwards of
1,000 bags are reported at 30s for 2 per cent, 33s for 51,
and 30s per cwt for 7/ to 8 per cent retraction. 3,000 bags
now in dock will be offered as soon as landed. Dyewoods
—Log,wood : In Campeachy retail sales at £8 lOs; 300
tons St. Domingo sold at £5 to £5 2s 6(1, and 200 tons
Jamaica at £4 17s 63. Fustic-300 tons Spanish brought
£5 23 6d to £5 is 6d, and small sales of Puerto Cabello
at £5 17s 6d to £6. Barwood-200 tons brought £6 7s 6d
to £6 12s 6d ex quay, and higher prices are now
demanded. Red Sanderswood-20 tons sold at £8 12s Gd.
The Rokelle Camwood offered by auction was withdrawn
for £25. Madder Roots remain firm, but the transactions
are quite unimportant. Nothing to report in Madders.
Sumac—Palermo to the extent of 1,500 bags sold
at lls 3d to 12s, Girgenti at 9s 63, and Tyrol at
8s Gd. Tartars are firm, Cream at 10.5 s to
107 s 63, the transactions being confined to retail
sales of Brown at 87s 6d. Argols—White Perugia
brought 90s, and inferior white 75s 3d to 75s 63. Red
Oportos command 41s to 435. Quercitron Bark-100
hhds Philadelphia sold at 13s 6d to 14s, and 10 tons Bal-
timore at 13s to 138 Od. Lemon Juice—Small sales of
concentrated at 13. Annatto sold in retail at the quota-
tions. Cutch retails at the quotations. Gambier-50
bags brought 21s, and large sales are to take place on
Monday. Sago Flour-500 bags sold at 20s 93 to 21s.
Gum—Turkey in sorts brought 38s, and a few cases of
red East India 24s 6d. Small sales of Safflower at 70s.
Oils—Olive i; in fair demand, and the sales of the week
amount to 150 tuns, at gradually hardening prices.
Gallipoli may be quoted at £55 lOs to £56, Zante and
Corfu £54. Linseed—Sales to the extent of 50 tons have
been made at 40s 6(.1 to 39s Gd per cwt, the latter price
being the closing value. Rape rather dearer, 53s per°
cwt beinc, now demanded for English refined. Small
lots of Gingelly sold at 47s per cwt. Fish Oils—
Several parcels of Seal hare been taken at £42 for boiled,
£43 for brown, £46 for straw, and £5l per tun for tinged.
Cod-50 tons to arrive sold at £5O per tun. Whale—
None here. Sperm Is more enquired for, but so far with-
out leading to business. Palm—Sales on the spot 750 tons
at
orgood£43 lOs
American.
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gtooond.
Lard—Only a retail business doing at 778 to 78s per cwt
f
.a44ge2s f
strong African sold at .e 6 lOs per cwt, and small sales of
American at late rates. Linseed Cake—Foreign more
enquired for, but there is no stock here, thick American
would realise £9 to £9 10s, and thin oblong 4'lo to £lO
10s per ton. English is steady at £lO lOs per ton. Naval
Stores--Turpentine—No arrivals or sales of rough.
Spirits—Small parcels of American have been placed at
34s per Cwt. Rosin—Common is in good request, nearly
'6,000 brls having found buyers at 4s lid to 4s 6d per cwt
OH the spot and to arrive, several parcels of fine brought
lOs to 14s per cwt. Tar--One or two small sales of
American at 12s 93 to I3s 6d per brl. Oil Seeds have
been in good demand, and upwards of 8,000 bags Linseed
are reported at 60s c f & i for Calcutta, and 64s 6d to 65s
per qr for Bombay on the spot. Of Rape 3,250 bags sold
at 57s to 62s per qr for Bengal, and 68s 6d per qr for
Bombay ; also a small parcel of yellow Mustard at 55s
per qr. Chemicals_Soda Ash is firm at 2 3-I6d to 20,
and Bleaching Powder at £l2. Bichrome brought 93 for
5 tons. Prussiate firm at id. White Sugar of Lead sold
at 47s Gd. Tartaric Acid is dull at Is 4id with small sales
F. J. EATOI.I.

The Vice-chairman gave the health of Mr. Fletcher, their
very good neighbour. Drunk with all the honours. Air :
" Auld Lang Syne."
The Chairman then gave the health of John Blackburn,
Esq., of Hull, which was drunk with loud applause and
musical honours.. Air : " Cheer boys Cheer."
Mr. Sampson sang an excellent song in the best style;
and was loudly cheered.

The Chairmjan then gave " The Health of Mr. M`Farlane,"
and said—The next toast, gentlemen, that I have to bring
before von is one to which you all will give a hearty wel-
come. (Hear hear.) All of yGu have known the
individual whose name I am about to propose
for a number of years, you have watched the
progress of the improvements he has made in this township
with industry and perseverance, and I have to say that
unless the farmer is in a prosperous state, the labourer that
he employs under him must feel the conseque,ces. (Cheers).
Greenattleerm en , if anything could give me greater satisfaction or
g
pleasure, it is the duty that now devolves on me.
namely, that of proposing the health of Mr. Watts' most
worthy and able agent, who, for a period of years, acted the
part of a good and faithful servant to his master, by taking
careof his interest, consistent with the interest and well-being
of the individuals under his charge. (Loud cheers.)
Gentlemen, we all know that it is a difficult thing for any
individual, howeverjust he may be to decide between land-
lord and tenant, for, knowing the interests of both, he
frequently displeases both for the time being; but, when
fairly understood, he was the praise of all. Gentlemen—,
" Mr. M'Farlane's good health." (Loud cheers, and one
cheer more).

ENSUG SALES BY AUCTION.
Tuesday, Oct. 14.—1 N 23 tierces Jamaica Coffee.
Wednesday, Oct. 15.-650 bags Ginger; 15 tons Myra-
bolams ; 129 serons Gum Gedda, all faults ; 5 tons Red-
wood ; 2 do. Sapan Wood.
Thursday, Oct. 21.-4,000 East India Kips.

Mr. Ilignett sang an ecellently humourous song, and was
loudly cheered.

The Vlce-chlirman, in a few but appropriate observa-
tions, proposed " The Farmers of Speke, and prosperity to
them." Drank with all the boaoars. Air : " The Farmers'
Waltz."

The Chairman then proposed " The Labourers of the
township of Speke." Drunk with all the honours.
The health of Mrs. Thomas, and those of the Chairman
and Vice-chairman, were then given and responded to, after
which the company retired to the ball room, where they
were joined by the female portion of their families, and
spent the remainder of the evening in dancing and other
rational enjoyments.

Speke Hall there was a dinner and ball in the evening,
and all passed off with satisfaction,

ATTEMPT TO MURDER A LADY EIGHTY
YEARS OLD.

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On Thursday afternoon a
notice' was issued from the
Secretary of State's office offering a reward of £5O, to any
person who will give Snell information as shall lead to the
apprehension and conviction of the offender or offenders,
who broke into the premises belonging to a widow lady
named Mrs. Eleanor Sykes, and made repeated attempts to
murder her, whereby her life is endangered. From the
infar nation already obtained, it appears that the unfortunate
lady resided at obtained,
near Oxford, and a few nights
ago her mansion was entered by two if not three men, one
of whom forced his way into her bed-room and struck her
a tremendous blow with a heavy-loaded life-preserver on
whilst she was lying in the bed. tle then
head,h from the bed, and cried out ‘.'l7our money
or
hruel
your l i
fe."
answer him, he gave three more blows on the head,
. . Finding that she did not immediately
inflicting such severe innjuries, that little hopes a,e enter-
tained by her friends that.ehe can recover. The man who
struck Mrs. Sykes is thus described :—" About the middle
height, hair inclining to grey
at the back of the head. His
face was covered with black crape, He wag dressed in a
long brown coat, with pookete at the side. A, black hat,
whioh was somewhat bent." The notice also set forth
that " Her Majesty's free pardon will be granted to any
accomplice, rot being the one guilty of the personal
violence, who shall give such information and evidence as
shall lead to the conviction of the guilty person or persons."
The notice is dated " October 8, l 856;" and is signed " By
order of her Majesty's Secretary of State."

• ;---
Yesterday, John Hodgson and Bernard Morgan, sum- ! Considerable excitement has been caused at Avesbury,
mooed Captain Paul Murphy, of the ship Gipsey Bride, ` Wilts, and the surrounding neighbourhood, owing to the
for wages. The question at issue in this case was one of :
great importance to shipowners, as the plaintiffs, if . discovery of a most horrible atrocity—no less than a mother
throwing her newly-born infant into a pig-stye to be
successful, would establish a state of things which would by pigs,
_in ordertoconceal .
Place shipowners in a position most onorous and losing. ,
; devoured ' '
b what has transpired, it appears that for some time
The plaintiffs were represented by Mr. Campbell and Mr. ,
Chilton; and Mr. W. L. Green appeared for the captain iI pist a young girl, named Wise, from Compton Bassett,
and owners of the Gipsey Bride. The facts were not has been living in the service of Mr. Pope, of this
questioned, and were shortly these:--The complainants place. Lately, from her appearance, it was suspected that
had signed articles for a voyage to Melbourne, thence to she was enceinte, and she was spoken to on the subject.
Bombay, and back to Liverpool. When the ship reached She• strenuously denied that such was the case, but her
Bombay they, together with several others of the crew, statement was not believed, although she was net further
refused to work. Captain Murphy had them taken before vestioned at the time. On Sniday last she appeared to b 3
the magistrates at Melbourne, and the, justices, in conse-
quence of their persisting in their refusal to work, com-
condition and advised to tell the truth, in orde 0 her
r that
mitted them to gaol, giving leave to Captain Murphy to 1 '
take them off should the ship be about to sail. The 1 arrangements for her confinement might be made; but she
captain was obliged to employ men at Melbourne to dis- I
still denied the accusation. Some hours afterwards, however,
charge the ship, and paid them 12s a day. When the vessel
I she was found lying on the floor, apparently in a fainting
was about to sail, the captain claimed all those who were .state, and she was then openly accused of baying
committed, and they came home in the vessel. Capt. giveu birth to a child, but she persisted in
Murphy, in presenting each of the men who had been her denial. Mr. Fitzgerald, the nearest surgeon, was
proceeded against with his account, deducted from the summoned as soon as possible, and upon his arrival he
total amount of wages the sum paid in Melbourne for the at once stated that she had given birth to a child, but
substitute hired to discharge the ship ; complainants she once more denied the fact. Mr. Fitzgerald, however,
refused to take their wages, denying that they were subject being satisfied, directed that search should be made for
to any deductions. Mr. Campbell relied upon the 243rd the infant. As far as the house was concerned the search
section of the Merchant Shipping Act, which empowered
was unsuccessful ; but at about twenty yards from
magistrates to commit seamen refusing to work, and
the house, in a pig stye, a fine healthy male child was
and could not be again punished by
cbyonitmenpdreidson that
imprisonment,
these men were punished for their default
discovered being rapidly devoured by a fatting pig, large
pieces of flesh having been torn off by the hungry animal,
mulfull
ct
wades, and
thetirh
awta(gi
deducting
1;1
ettliinagt they had hdaa3d,
vav
ariigehxteetsos i
vtheeiirrl
and it was with some difficulty the mangled remains
The captain stated he had documentary proofs . could he recovered from the stye. The mother had
merely charging tile man what he paid for previously been removed, and placed under proper attention,
_,_, discharge the ship and make her ready for sea, she being in a most sh.cking state.- She was not informed
and not a penny aver; that the owners would be still of the di,covery of the body until Tuesday, when she
considerable loser:;. P.i had been obliged to hire men at a appmred in a nijst dreadful state of mind. She admitted
high rate of warTe ,ie ert of sane deserters, and that his hers,
t the child tha was and stated that the father was
officers were worn 0..* with watching, or all the crew . ,
employed at the S Nindon railway station. The particulars
would have gone away. Mr. Green contended that the
question of wages was totally untouched by the decision
of the horrible atrocity rapidly spread, and
many people
of the magistrates at Melbourne, and that the committal have visited the spot where the body was found, in order to
ratify their morbid curiosity. As' 'soon as Wise is suffi-
of the men did avoid their liability to be charged for g
substitutes. He quoted a section of the act, to show ciently recovered to be removed the whole affair will
that seamen refusing to work were liable to deduction undergo investigation.
amounting to six days' pay for every day of such refusal. -
The magistrates seeming to be inclined to attach weight
to Mr. Campbell's reading of the act, Mr. Turner con-
sulted Mr. Mansfield, and having done so, returned to
court, and stated that their deeisiou was against the
complainants. Mr. Chilton, in the second case, went over
the same ground, and objected to some details in the
account; but it was shown that the books they were
entered in had been signed by his client. In each ease the
complainant got the wages at first offered by Captain
Murphy, for the owners.