The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-01-09 00:00:00

REPORT.

In laying before the subscribers to, and friends of the Liver-
pool establishment for needlewomen, the fourth annual report,
tho committee have the happiness of announcing to those by
whose bounty it is supported, that its usefulness continues to
increaae ; and that, each day, it appears to be better known to
the ladies of our town, as an institution whore their work is
neatly and carefully executed; and better known to the poor
women for whose benefit it was founded. The sum now paid
monthly to poor needlewomen, is rarely less than £2O ;
whereas, in an earlier stage, £7 13a. was about the amount.
But the committee aro far from feeling that the claims of the
institution, either as a place where work can be done, or em-
ployment can be given—are at all known, as it is desirable
they should be ; and they would also point out that, while
they aro most anxious that work should be sent to the esta-
blishment, thoy cannot fail to be aware that its expenses must
increase with its work ; and, that having been, as yet, unable
to snake it a self-supparting institution, they must still depend
on that bounty which has so far carried out the object of the
late venerable founder. The institution has at present a fair
amount of fine needlewo,lc, but is much in want of the com-
moner kind, such as household linen, etc., for w:rich there are
many hands waiting; and which being quickly done, is inex-
pensive; even while paying the needlewomen a remunerating
price. In sending work of this description (however
homely), ladies are truly forwarding one of the great
objects of the institution. The committee beg to call
the attention of the subscribers, and the public, to the
list of poor clothing on hand at the establishment, the sale of
which is intended to enable them to employ those individuals
who cannot undertake the finer kind of work. Of these, 65
are already registered on the books, and it is most painful to
bo obliged to refuse the earnest applications which are daily
made. The committee feel that the needlewornen's establish-
ment appeals peculiarly to feminine sympathy ; it is for the
assistance of poor women, many of whom, unequal to labour,
and without educelion, talent, or opportunity to gain a liveli-
hood by literary pursuits, aro saved from ruin and despair by
the exercise of an art which most women are competent to
pursue, in one or other of its various branches; and they would
therefore claim Ow individual exertion of each lady, asking her
not only to subscribe to the support of this institution a►;d send
work to it, but also to make its claims known in her own
circle of friends. This seems, an object particularly given to
ladies to carry out, and those who are so blessed that they can
work for amusement, ought surely to show forth their grati-
tude, by remembering and assisting those to whom work is
life. The committee cannot close their report without
expressing their approbation of the conscientious and satisfac-
factory manner in which the superintendent (Kiss Skeapiug)
h.. performed the duties of hpr °Mee-
From the statement of the treasurr, it appeared that the
total income of the institution was £416, and that after
paying all expenses, &c., there was a balance in hand of
£23.

The Rev. Mr. Minton then moved, " That the report,
with the statement of acceuets, he printed and circulated."
He eloqueutiy pointed out the baneful effects of persons
rushing after cheapness, which was the order of the day,
and which caused such great competition that the weak were
completely run down. He could not conoeive that such a
spirit was that of a Christian, and concluded by urging
upon the public to support the institution, which had for
its object the procuring a livelihood for those who were
willing to work for themselves.
The Rev. Mr. Appleton seconded the motion, and in so
doing expressed the pleasure he felt at hearing such a
satisfactory report, and hoped by a little increased exertion
ou the part of the ladies, that by the time they met again
the prospects would be still more satisfactory.
The motion was unanimously adopted.
The Rev. Mr. Carter moved, and the Rev. Mr. Banister
seconded a resolution, to the effect that the revised rules be
printed with the report.
Mr. C. Bushell then moved the appointment of the
Ladies' Committee, and, in the course of his remarks,
suggested that the institution should be better advertised,
to bring it before the general public. He deprecated the
present plan of running after cheapness, which was such a
bane to society, as it was the cause of nearly all our food
and drink being adulterated, and polluted the air they
breathed. As a means of benefiting the female clue, he sug-
lested that some steps should be taken by the ladies in order
to have women employed in drapers' shops instead of men,
as there were so many avocations to which men could
apply themselves which woman could not. In conclusion,
He also urged the desirability of establishing an institu-
tion for the receiving of domestic servants, and said he
would most cordially give his support to the institution.
The Rev. Mr. Appleton seconded this resolution, which
was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Waineright then moved, and the Rev: Mr. Carter
seconded, a vote of thanks to the lady patrons, the lady
presidents, and the ladies' committee, which was unani-
mously adopted.
A vote of thanks to the Rev. Rector Campbell, who
briefly returned thanks, concluded the business of the
meeting.

COURT OF PASSAGE.-YESTERDAY.

BEFORE EDWARD JAAIFS, ESQ., Q.C., ASSESSOR.

TAYLOR V. Bitartcicult.—This was an action, brought by
the plaintiff, Thomas Taylor, a porter, to recover compensation
for certain injuries ho had sustained, through, as was alleged,
the carelessness and negligence of the defendant,' Mr. 3. W.
Brancker, a cotton broker. On the 6th of October last, the
plaintiff was employed at the defendant's warehouse, in Dublin
street, and, on that day was engaged in removing some bales
of cotton, for the purpose of which he had of necessity to
stand under the jigger on the cellar door. While so engaged,
handing down a 561 b. bale, the collar lid gave way, and the
plaintiff, with the bale of cotton, fell into the cellar, and in
the fall ho dislocated his ankle, from which ho was confined to
his house for nine weeks, and for which ho then claimed.
compensation. For the plaintiff, it was contended that the
iron cellar lid was in a defective state, and that caused the
injury. For the defendant, it was argued that the accident
arose from the negligence of the plaintiff. Mr. Brett was for
the plaintiff, and gr. Blair was for the defendant. The
learned assessor having summed up the evidence given on either
side, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff—damages,
£lO.

TAYLOR V. SMITH.—This wis an action brought by the
plaintiffs, Messrs. Taylor and Sou, coal merchants, of this town,
to recover of the defendant, William Smith, a porter, but
whose wife lives in Everton and sells coals, the sum of
£25 IBs, for coals sold and delivered. This action was nnde•
fended, and Mr. Aspinall having proved the debt, a verdict
was returned for the amount claimed.
BATEMAN V. MOSS.—In this action Mr. William Bateman,
builder, of this town, was the plaintiff, and Mr. John Moss, of
Beech house, Aigburth, was the defendant. The amount
claimed was for making certain alterations in that gentleman's
house at Aigburth, hot after it had been partially heard, a juror
was withdrawn, end it was acrreed that the whole of the matters
in dispute should be referred to Mr. Calshaw for settlement.
ROY V. RUSSELL AND ANOTHER —This was an actiok to
recover damages for a false seizure of goods, under a pretended
distraint for rent. The pla;nt,ff keeps a small shop in Har-
rington, and the defendant Russell was a bailiff, and the other
defendant Hallam was an auctioneer. On the 19th of Nov.
the defendant entered the plaintiff's house and demanded some
rent for a Mrs. M'Coy, who entertained the insane notion that
she was the owner of the house, and then took away goods of
the value of £l9, to recover which this action was brought.
Neither of the defendants appearing, a verdict was entered for
the plaintiff for the £l9, and damages to the amount of £5
for having illegally entered the house,
WELLS V. MTJERAY.—This was an undefended action, and
the amount claimed was £2 Ils 6d. The assessor said it wasp
lamentable to bring such a case into this court, and he should
always denounce such practices. There were no costs allowed
and the costs of the attorney would exceed the amount claimed.
He expressed a wish that he had the power of making the
solicitor pay all the costs, to prevent such actions in future.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

LIVERPOOL.
BETORE MR. C. CRALLONER.

CAUTION TO WORKMEN. —A man named Robert
Holliwell, who was employed in the establishment of
Messrs. Henry Stewart &Cu., watchmakers, was charged
under the following circumstances : Mr. Bremner
appeared for the prosecutor, and from his statement,
and the evidence of Mr. Stewart (one of the firm) it
appeared that the prisoner was one of the men employed
to work on the premises, and was not allowed to take
any work or' tools off the prethises. Some time ago he ap-
plied to his employer for money to purchase what was tech-
nically called in the trade "an upright tool." Mr. Stewart
refused to ad vance the money, but agreed to purchase
the article himself, and to keep it on the premises, at
the same time stipulating that he would take payment
by instalments from the prisoner, and when fully paid
for, it was to become his property. 61r. Stewart pur-
chased the article for 50s, and the prisoner did pay one
sum of 5s on account, but this did not entitle him to
remove the tool from the premises. However, on
Tuesday it was discovered that the prisoner had left the
employment, taking the article with him and two watch
movements. One of the latter was found at the house
of the prisoner, and the tool was pledged. This was the
case for the prosecution, and Mr Bremner said he must
press for a conviction, as a caution to workmen, with the
view of showing them that they could not remove
property from workshops where they were confined to
work, and not allowed to take work home:fle contended
that there was at least one case of distinct felony
proved against the prisoner, and one of illegal pawning.
Mr. Goodere, for the prisoner, said it was a paltry case,
but his worship not exactly coinciding- in that learned
opinion, fined the prisoner £2, or in default of payment,
one months imprisonment.

JOUN CHINAMAN IN A SNOW SHOWEIL—One of the
citizens of the " celestial," whose name sounded very.
like English—being neither less nor more than that of
John Williams, charged a young woman named Eliza
Brown, with having assaulted him, and with attempting to
steal his watch. Mr. Jahn Chinaman Williams was
accompanied by another relative of the moon, both of
whom spoke English very well, and from their statement
it appeared that they had just arrived in town from
some place with about a dozen of " foes " and a double
quantity of " choos " attached to the name ; they went
out exploring, and in their arctic travels they fell into the
sound of Smitbfield. There was an agreeable snowball
party (Major Greig was unfortunatey absent at this
annual gathering) in the street, and Miss Brown was
imitating "Joan of Arc" or some other brave lady, and
John Chinaman not being devoid of gallantry, although
he had a tail as long as an unexplained act of parliament,
entered into the fun with hearty good will, and then
the crowd begin to sing, " for he's a right good fellow
which nobody can deny." In the middle of the glee
Miss Brown's memory became utterly defeclve, and she
absolutelybroke acommand which all Christians:are bound
to observe—even to celestials—for she made too free with
his watch, but she considered it was " made to
go," and off sbe went with it. Officer 467 joined the
party, and although the white balls fell thick and fast
about his devoted head, he made a gallant capture of
the Amazon; and recovered the watch. She was sent
to jail for one month, and the celestial vowed he would
never again engage in a snowballing match.
COTTON STEALING.—John Kenrick, John Banks, John
Griffiths, and James Styles, cotton porteri, were charged
with stealing a bag of cotton. The facts were these.
The prisoners were engaged at a ship unloading cotton,
and it would seem that they collected the sweepings
into a large bag, and put it on a lorry leaving the
dock. They made the driver go to a marine store with
the cotton, where they took it off, but were observed by
a police officer, who arrested them, as they could not
give a satisfactory account of how they got it. In
explanation to the bench, the prisoners alleged that
they were allowed by the master porter to take the
cotton, but this being disproved, they were fined ss.
each, or to be imprisoned for seven days, for not being
able to account for the possession of the cotton.