Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-11-17 00:00:00

NORTHERN

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

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SAILING OF THE BOHEMlAN.—Yesterday the splendid
`screw steamship "Bohemian" sailed for Portland,
with the United States and Canadian mails and 130 pas-
sengers.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT BIRKENHEAD.—On Tuesday
afternoon, a labourer named Joseph Atkinson, in the
employ of Mr. M'Cormick, was accidentally killed by
falling from a gantry at the Flaybrick-hill stone quarry.
Mr. Churton, the coroner for the district, will hold an
inquest over the body to-day.

ACCIDENTS.-At the new building in Chapel-street, a
labourer named George Adams had his skull severely
fractured by a brick falling, on him. He was taken to
the Yorthern Hospital.—A carter named James Prescott
sustained a fracture of the leg while engaged at the
Prince's Pier. He was also taken to the Northern
Hospital.

CDUkTY COURT, YESTERDAY.—(BeforeW. A. HULTON,
Esq., Judge.)—JUDGMENT SUILMONSBS.—The following
persons were ordered to be committed for non-compliance
with the orders of the court : Allen Sharpley, 71,
Anthony-street, Everton, 10 days, to issue in one month;
Thomas Bentley, 165, Vauxhall-road, 14 days, to issue
in one, month - John Wright, 64, Soho-street, 15 days ;
John Houghton, 10, Sandown-terrace, Sandown-lane,
15 days; Robert Roberts, Water Works-office, Hotham-
street, 15 days, to issue in six weeks.
SOUTHERN HOSPITAL. —Weekly Report, Nov. 16,
1859.—Admitted—Accidents " and urgent cases, 40 ;
medical and surgical cases upon recommendation, 11;
total, 51. Discharged—Cured, 15 ; relieved, 2 ; irre-
gular, 1; died,, 0 ^-, total, 18. Attending as out-
patients, 25 ; remaining in the hospital, 61. Trea-
t surer—James 'Houghton, Esq.. Visitors—Rev. J. Rob-
herds and A. P. Fletcher, Esq. Honorary chaplain—
Rev. W., Leveson. Physician 'and surgeon for the
ensuing week—Dr. Cameron and Mr. Nottingham.
House surgeons—Mr. C. Pemberton and Mr. Downs.
LAUNCH AT HOYLAUE.—During the late storm a
number of vessels were driven ashore on the beach at
Hoylake ; but, we are happy to say, without loss of life.
Amongst the number was a large vessel' belonging to
Messrs. Rapes and Lupton, or this town, which drifted
,up to the sand hills on Hoylake beach; 'but being a
strong and newly-built vessel, luckily sustained very
trifling damage. In order to restore her to her proper
element, a launch was laid down 200 feet long, by Mr.
Morton, of Birkenhead; and on Saturday last she again
gallantly regained . her position amid the waves of the
sea, without the slightest accident, and to the great
I gratification of a large assembly of the public and others
I interested in her. welfare.
ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.2—The fortnightly maeting
of the Liverpool Architectural arid Archmological Society
was held last evening, in the Royal Institution, Colquitt-
street ; the president, H. P. Homer, Esq., in the chair.
Mr. Picton referred to a recent' visit which he paid to
Lichfield Cathedral, censuring the process of white-
washing ancient stone-work, and alluding to the placing
of the pulpit within the nave. It was stated that some of
the stone-work in Durham Cathedral had been covered by
cement,but that the cement was now in process of removal.
i Mr.' Thomas Cook was elected an associate member
of the society. It was announced that the society's
prize for the best set of sketches of real objects had
been awarded to the author of that signed " Palmam
qui meruit ferat." The paper for the evening was by
Mr. Frank Howard, on "Education in Art," .a subject
which he treated with great ability. A discussion fol-
lowed, and the proceedings terminated' with a vote of
thanks to the author of the paper.
THE •REWARD OF BRAVERY.—A presentation of a
most interesting nature took place yesterday morning,
at the Government Emigration Office,, Waterloo-road.
The gentleman who was thus hOnbured was a clerk
at
the Birkenhead Government depot, named Griffiths, and
the noble' act for which the presentation was accorded,
was performed under the following circumstances :
On the 24th September last, at Birkenhead, during
the embarkation of the soldiers and their wives on
board the Accrington, for Calcutta;the planking of the
stage gave way, precipitating one of the women into the
water of the Great Float. Griffiths, seeing the accident,
immediately seized a lantern and, lowering himself to the
water, swam to the drowning woman, and eventually
succeeded in getting her on board. The soldiers' wives,
with a just appreciation of the noble conduct of Mr.
'Griffiths, raised a subscription, and presented him with
a hand.iome' Set of gold studs. The case was represented
to the London Humane Society, and they ordered the
Liverpool branch to present the aforesaid Griffiths with
a handsome silver medal, which was presented yesterday
morning by Lieutenant Prior, R.N., the Government
Officer of Emigration at this port.
'LANCASHIRE VOLUNTEERS. —A large assemblage of
members of the Rifle and Artillery Brigade took place
on Tuesday evening last, in Seel-street Police-station, •
where they were 'again met by Captain Bousfield and
several other gentlemen of No. 1 Company, who kindly
assisted in drilling squads. Considering that this was
only the second parade, the progress already made in
drill is really surprising. The volunteer movement is
now in full vigour, and it is the duty of every good and
loyal citizen to render his utmost .assistanee towards
raising a very numerous force in this town. Nos. 1
and 5 Companies-have received a considerable accession
to their numbers 'since the ranks' &aye' 'been thrown
open, and we hope very shortly to be able to announce
that they have each completed a battalion. A very
'interesting ceremony will take place on 'Tuesday evening
next, when the Artillery Brigade, ' formed under the
!.auspices of Mr. Walter, will march to St. George's-
hall, there to be sworn in by the Worshipful the Mayor,
and in the presence of the Lord Lieutenant of the,
County. It is expected that the companies already
enrolled will accompany them. ,
SEWING 31's cuisrEs.--The manufacture of these
machines, now consi4ered indispensable in all large
clothing and boot-making establishments, has been.
recently introduced into Liverpool by Messrs. Greaves
and Co., of 4,, Clayton-square. The history of the
sewing machine is a curious one, and illustrates the.
rapidity with which 'improvements' in new ideas are
carried out in these utilitarian days of ours, when the:
spirit of competition and the rapidly increasing wants of
society have given an impetus to invention never before
dreamed of. It is no part of our present purpose to_
trace the invention through successive stages, of im-,
provement to its present high state of perfection ;' all'
we desire to do is simply to say, we were permitted' to
inspect the finished 'machines in Messrs. Greaves and
Co.'s establishment, and were highly delighted with •
the elaborate finish of the articles, as well as interested
by a display of great mechanical ingenuity.. One ,of the
machines was set to work, and the specimens of its
performance, both on cloth and leather, surpass 'in
strength and regularity anything that can be'accom-
plished by the most expert seamstress, while the speed
outstrips the most nimble fingers as much as the
locomotive outstrips the stage coach. Every revolution
of the driving wheel gives six stitches, making about
1,000 per minute, which, at the same time, can be
regulated to any size. To go into the minutiae of the
construction of this machine would not be interesting,'
and not perhaps very intelligible to non-mechanical
readers ; we will therefore content ourselves by saying
that the simplicity arid regularity of the various motions
entitle it to rank among the first and most useful inven-
tions of the age. 'Not only is it adapted for large manu-
facturing establishments,, but it gives promise of working
a complete revolution in the domestic circle ; indeed, in,
America it ' has already almost entirely absorbed the,
• usnal employment of the female portion of the family.
YOUNG' MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.—We are
gratified in being enabled to inform our readers that our
worthy representative,. Thomas Berry Horsfall, Esq.,
ever forward in good works • hearing that the Young
Men's Christian Association had, incurred a debt by their
removal, forwarded to the, secretary the sum of £lO as a
commencement' of a ftind for the extinetion'of the debt:
Algernon Egerton, Esq., one of our county members,
has 'also forwarded his 'mite, with two or three others.
We trust that, when , the appeal' which the committee
are about to issue becomes known, the _interests of such
an excellent institution will not suffer, and' that our
leading men will, wth their usual promptitude and
' ' genertsity, readily respond to the call of the committee.
We consider that the removal to the present premises
was a step in the right direction,' for by it they have
exchanged cold, cheerless rooms for a house very much
more suitable and comfortable, better providing for the
social wants' of young men. During the few months
that the society has been in its new position the expected
results have been more than realised. The increased
numbers that have joined have been greater than was
expected ; more classes have been formed—more atten-
dance and attention bestowed on the various meet-
ings. 5' The internal aspect has most decidedly improved.
We cannot but congratulate the members and 'the sup-
porters upon the future prospects and hopes of the asso-,
ciation. It is to be hoped that, ere long, the committee
I will be enabled to carryout the proposed plans, and,
while annouucing"them complete, be enabled to declare
I that they are free from debt.

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BANKUIPTCY COURT.—Yesterday,, D. Eme Gauwin,
late ship broker in Liverpool, "came up before Com-
missioner Perry, and having passed his last examina-
tion, the certificate meeting was fixed for the 9th of
December next.

SWINDLING BY WHOLESALE, AT BIRKENHEAD.—
Yesterday, at the Birkenhead Police-eourt, before J. S.
Jackson, Esq., Barbara Helena Hewston, a provision
dealer in Watson-street, was brought up by Detective-
officer Hodson charged with several serious frauds upon
tradesmen in Birkenhead. There were no fewer than five
charges against the prisoner, the first being that on the
30th of August last she had obtained from Messrs. Brierley
and Drape, drapers, Hamilton-street, goods to the amount
of 14s. 30., upon the false pretence that they were for Miss
Simmons, a provision dealer in Birkenhead market. The
second charge against the prisoner was, that on the 24th
of October last, she had obtained goods worth 16s. ld.
from Mrs. E. Bradbury, draper, Market-street„ under
false pretences. She was also charged with having, on
the 15th of November, under the pretence that she
was sent by Miss Keizee, of Argyle-street, obtained
goods worth £2 11s. Bd., from Mr. Milnes,
draper, Hamilton-street. The fourth, charge was
that in the month of June last the prisoner had
obtained from Mr. BraF,g, draper, Argyle-street, goods
of the value of £2 ss. in the name of Mrs. Morris, a
publican ; and the fifth charge, which was of a serious
nature, was, that she had been found in possession of a
parcel of stockings which were proved to have been
stolen last week from the shop of Mr. Robert Gray,
Glasgow House, Chester-street. The prisoner was
remanded until Friday next.
THE VOCAL UNION.—This society gave a concert last
night, in St. George's Hall, the first part of which con-
sisted of Rossini's " Stabat Mater," the solo parts sus-
tained by Madame Rudersdorff, Mr. Perren, and Mr.
Thomas ; Mrs. Roberts taking the alto in the concerted
pieces, in place of Miss Palmer, who was unable to
attend through illness. The chorus, as was to
be expected, sung admirably throughout, and got
through the difficult modulations of " Eia Mater"
with most commendable accuracy. Madame Rudersdorff
sung " Inflammatus et accensus" exceedingly well, and
Mr. Thomas left nothing to be desired in " Pro peccatis."
Mr. Perren's singing of "Cujus animam" was also very
good, and would, probably, have sounded much better
had he not been very much overpowered by the organ,
which in all the solos was too loud; with this exception,
Mr. Best did every thing that could be done to make
the organ supply the place of an orchestra, though we
would rather have heard " Quando corpus" without any
accompaniment, according to the composer's intention.
The second part consisted of a miscellaneous selection,
the most prominent points in which were Molique's
fantasia on Styrian airs, and the " Miserere" from II
Trovatore, in which Mr. Perren's voice told admirably.
The concert was not nearly so well attended as it de-
served to have been, the room not being more.than two-
thirds full. H.

CONCERT HALL, LORD NELSON-STREET.—On Tues-
day evening last, a concert (creating more than ordinary
interest,) took place in the above room, to a crowded
audience. Miss Alice Dodd, who is rapidly attaining a
high position as au accomplished vocalist, was one of the
artistes, and sung a new ballad, "We met not as we met
of old," composed expressly for her by Mr. E. L. Hime,
with a Simplicity and genuine feeling so as to call forth
a most enthusiastic demand for its repetition. This compo-
sition promises to become very popular; she also sang the
scena, "Ah! Forse e Lui" (from "Traviata") in a truly
artistic manner ; it requires great extent in the upper
register and brilliancy of execution to make it at all
effective, and when we add the singing of which drew
forth a burst of rapturous applause ad an encore, it may
be supposed the rendering of 'it was perfect. Miss
Rowe, a pupil of Garcia's, sung "The Dream of Hope"
and " Round the Corner" in a very pleasing manner.
Mr. Henry Croft, our new tenor, met with well-deserved
applause in the singing of "Phoebe Dearest," "My
Bonny Jean," and "Maiden, I will ne'er Deceive
Thee ; ' he was encored in all, but is one occasion sub-
stituted "Good Bye, Sweetheart," and was not so suc-
cessful, the voice becoming flat. Signor Perugini, a
new baritone, made his first appearance before
.a Liver-
pool audience. He possesses a pleasing voice, though
wanting in power, and sings with good taste. He met
with an encore in the " Rover's Song," and also gave
the "Largo al Factotum" in a highly creditable man-
ner. Mr. Lewis conducted in his usual happy style.—
Communicated.

MEETINGS OF MR. CARNE'S FRIENDS
LAST NIGHT.

Mr. Carne's friends held two meetings last night, in
Scotland-road. The first was held at Mr. Gill's, the
Washington Hotel, Regent's-road. The chair was oc-
cupied by Mr. Burroughs; and amongst those present
were Messrs. Henry, Lafone, Hugh Fazakerley, Maddox,
Seplitou, Ellam, Rayson, Birkett, Belshaw, Brice,
'Branch, Molyneux, Raivsthorn, Blundell, Jones, Wells,
Jonathan Duckworth, Clegg, Lavender, Ashley, and
Captain Griffiths. • ,
The CHAntm&N, (Mr. Burroughs), said I will ask
I your attention only.for a very• few minutes. I am sorry
that I have been unable to attend these meetings before.
I have been confined to my own house, and really was
wholly unable • to be among you. I have now much
pleasure in introducing to you our intended candidate,
Mr. Came ; and I hope and trust on Friday you will -
return him, not by a bare majority of two or three, but
by such a majority as will show that we well know
whom we ought to choose to represent us in the Council
Chamber ; and if you do so, I am sure that this ward
will then be better, more truly and more fittingly repre-
sented, by our three representatives, than any other
ward in town.
Mr. CARNE, who was most enthusiastically received,
said :—Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, I beg in the first
place to congratulate the chairman on his being able to
appear at this meeting. Gentlemen, I come forward as
a candidate to try to fill the vacancy occasioned by Mr.
Woodruff's translation or • promotion to the aldermanic
chair. I should not, of course, have done so, had I
not been solicited by those in whom you have con-
fidence, knowing that I have had a good deal of eirperi-
ence in Liverpool for a considerable number of
years, •and as such, perhaps, better qualified
than. the gentleman on the other side. I shall
I.wnoclaim your attention to my.views on some of the
topics in which I know you arc interested ; but having
already, on several occasions, expressed my views pretty
fully, I must say that I feel some difficulty in avoiding.
.repetition. , Mr. Carrie then-referred to the fact of his
long, residence .and business connection with the ward ;
that he pays nearly £6OO a-year as rates to the borough
of Livcrpool—(cheers)—a small sum, no doubt, com-
pared with other larger concerns—but still a very large
'sum, and at all events quite sufficient to give him a very
decided inducement to do everything in his power by
economy to effect a reduction of the rates. (Cheers.)
And this was one of the grounds upon which they might
' be induced to vote for him as their representative in the
Council; for, as Alderman Dover had remarked last night,
the ••pocket feeling was a great fact. (Cheers and
laughter.) He could not ,pledge himself to deal with
any particular rate, but he would do all in his power to
-reduce them consistently with the proper interests of the
town. (Cheers.) There were many subjects on which.
they mighfexpect to hear his opinion, but none more
' important than that'of the rating of the docks. (Hear,
hoar.) In his opinion all buildings ought to contribute
their fair proportion of the' poor-rate ; and he avowed
himself as an advocate for the dock rating. (Cheers.) Here
Mr. Carrie repeated at some length the same views for-
nierly expressed by him on this subject. Another
matter which had been referred to in connection with
-these meetings, was that of the proposed scheme of boule-
vards. He had seen the, boulevards in continental cities,
and among others, none were so worthy of notice as
the boulevards of Paris, where they present the appear-
ance of streets as• broad as the London-road at the
monument, and were planted on both sides with trees,
surrounded' with, houses, cafés, &c. But there ;was ono
peculiarity connected with Paris, touching this matter,
perhaps too generally overlooked, namely, that in
Paris they burn no coal, all that is used for fued being wood, •
and thus there was none of the smoke we have, and _
which is so injurious to the health of trees that with us
it would • be altogether impossible to maintain the trees
of these boulevards in proper condition if they were sur-
rounded by dwellings, and without which the scheme
would be a failure. But, again, that we had. not an idle '
pleasure-seeking population here such as abounded in
Paris. (Hear.) Here we were absorbed in active com-
mercial pursuits -
; and even our ladies of fashion, when
they went out walking or driving, it was for no purpose
of idle display ; and therefore he thought in regard to the
scheine of boulevards, that it might be said of it that as
it would cost an enormous sum of m6ney—that the
amount could be much better spent at present. • (Cheers.)
There were very many improvements needed in this
town, and perhaps none more than that of the
approaches to the docks, which ought to be made so'
that people might cross over to the other side without
any fear of being run down. (Cheers.) ' But if things be

bad in. Liverpool in. that respect they were even worse
in many other places, and he instanced New. York as a
much dirtier city in all respects, notwithstanding their
fine avenues and magnificent building's. He could not
but again allude to the subject of the Corporation
Schools, and he recapitulated his views to the effect
that it was the bounden duty, legally and morally, of
the Town Council to suyport these schools ; and he
deprecated the idea of selling them seeing that the town
had been relieved of a very great burden by the com-
mutation of the tithes—and not only the tithes but also
the Easter offerings, which, he believed were very
considerable, and had recently been enforced, or
attempted to be enforced, in a neighbouring
'parish on the other side of the water. He
had been told by a gentleman that evening that he
need not expect to be elected as there were a great num-
ber of the voters Roman Catholics, who, on that ground,
might naturally be expected to vote for his opponent ;
' and his answer to that gentleman was that he could not,
perhaps, expect the Roman Catholic voters to give him
their support and vote. (Cries of " Oh ! yes, they will.")
But, at the same time, although he avowed hirnielf a
strong and decided Protestant, he must be allowed to
state that he had all his life been accustomed to
mingle with Roman Catholics. He had had many
private friends of that persuasion. and he. had long
been connected with Roman Catholics in business, and,
more than that, he had 'frequented their places_ of wor-
ship. and while conscientously differing from them, he
had respected their opinions, and never once had any
dispute or misunderstanding with them .in consequence
of such differences, (Cheers.) In short he had not
personally any feeling against any one of that • com-
munity. He was one of those who thought that every
man - had as good a right as another to judge
of the _ way • in which. he ought to address
the Almighty. (Hear.) This, he thought, was consis-
tent with the principles of the Church of England. He
condeninedno man for his views 'on that subject. He
was recently very much struck by a well written article
in one of the Roman Catholic papers in Ireland, calling
upon Government to suppress those mischievous publi-
cations issued on the pretended expectation of our being
invaded, and that such invasion was to be attempted
-first on the shores of 'lreland, and urging their fellow
Roman Catholics to hail those who might land on' their
shores, Whoever they mightbe, if they were only of their
own religious persuasion; and that article called upon the
Government to suppress these papers, as being danger-
ously calculated to excite the prejudices of the Irish
nation. Now, he did not believe there was any necessity
for 'suppressing such publications. (Cheers.) He
believed that an enemy who might land in Ireland would
find that party of religionists as eager as any other to
repel the invasion (cheers) ; and he thought that
perhaps nothing would do more to put down the
unfortunate 'prejudices which presently exist against
Roman Catholics than the occurrence of an,
opportunity of uniting all our Irish brethren with our-
selves in one grand effort to resist the common foe.
(great cheering.) He; said this to show that, although
he must own himself a strong Protestant, he had no bad
feeling against his Roman Catholic brethren. (Hear,
hear.) He' did not know that he need' detain them
any longer. Should they entrust him with anything
to bring before the Council, he hoped he would
be able to do so in a manner likely to secure all due
attention from those whom he might address; and
if they thought that he had had more experience
than his opponent, through his residence so many years
amongst them, his habits of business, and his direct and
large interest in the ward, he hoped they would show
their confidence in him by being early, at the poll on
Friday. (Great cheering.) But whatever might be the
result, he begged to assure them he would ever cherish
the most grateful recollection of the kind manner in
which he had, on all occasions, been received by the
electors of that ward. He would only add, in conclusion,
that if he had not yet expressed his views on any sub-
ject which it was desirable for him to touch on, he
would be happy to answer whatever question any gentle-
man present might put to him.
..Mr. Came then sat
down amid great cheering.
Mr. WATSON moved the first resolution, and, in doing
so, said they had heard Mr. Came and had seen him too ;
they would have perceived, therefore, that genuine intel-
ligence, and kindness, and benevolence beamed in his
every feature. He appeared before the electors under
no false colours, but as an honest man—a man disposed
in every way to do his duty, should he be elected.
(Cheers.) He hoped and trusted that this contest,
which no doubt would be a very severe one, would be
carried on with that good temper and that spirit which
became every Englishman and every British subject.
Differences would arise, and must arise, politically, reli-
giously, and socially, but everyman had a right to enjoy
his own opinion, and to act upon it with kindness and
forbearance towards his opponent. (Applause.) From
his experience of the business habits of Mr. Carne, he
thought the electors could not do better than elect so
useful a man to serve them , in the' Council.
'M'r. Came had kept nothing back, and had acted
-throughout in a most gentlemanly spirit. They had no
bitterness towards their opponent, and it should be
observed, that they had allowed one or two most res-
pectable and intelligent gentlemen who were opposed to
them in politics, to enter the Council unopposed. (Hear,
hear.) lie hoped, therefore, that in justice, Mr. Came
would be returned, for the Sentiments -of his supporters
were liberal—truly liberal. They wished to improve
every institution whether local or national; but they
desired to do so discreetly. He had therefore very
great pleasure in moving the following, resolution :
" In consequence of the vacancy occasioned by the
Election of Mr. Woodruff to an aide. manic chair, it
is considered that Charles Frederick Came,' Esq,, is a
fit and proper person to represent, this Ward in the
Council Chamber, and that this meeting pledges itself
to use all lawful ,means to secure the return of Mr.
Came, on'Friday next, to the Town Council."
Mn. MADDOX seconded the resolution, which was
carried unanimously.
MR. HENRY LAFONE, who was received with -loud
cheers, said he had much pleasure in seeing so large and
influential a meeting, as that held that evening, called
together, as it was for so good a cause. • It was an
interest to him that the electors of the ward meant to do their
duty on Friday; and, in doing so, they would do that which
every man in Scotland Ward should be proud of doing
in returning Mr. Came to the Town Council as their
representative. He (Mr. Lafone) considered this a per-
sonal matter, for Mr. Came was a friend and a neigh-
bour. He was known to all the electors and lived
amongst them. Further, he could sympathise with
them, because he held a large amount of property in the
ward. Mr. Came was opposed by a gentleman who was
totally unknown, he might say, to most of them. He
(Mr. Lafone) would say, to himself, entirely unknown
until within the last fortnight, when.* was so thoroughly
ousted in another ward where lie was a eandidate,
and he hoped the gentleman would be as thoroughly un-
successful in Scotland Ward—(cheers)—but as to his
personal character, he had not one word to say ; and if.
there was anything to. be said, he would not say it—
(applause)—for he should be sorry, to hear a single
word said . against the personal character of any man
who might take Up a public cause. (Cheers.) Now, he
did not lcnow why remarks had been made about Roman
Catholics, for he did not believe that they were to be
led by any man any more than he was. himself; and he
would venture to say, he believed, that on Friday night,
it would be found Catholics would vote for Mr. Came.
(Hear.) He did not believe that statement of the gentle-
man who had said that Mr. Came would not receive any
votes from Roman Catholic electors, because there were
always ultra-men who said what they liked, but in doing
so they did not pledge their party. (Hear, hear.) lie
. (Mr. Lafone) protested that there were as respectable
men amongst Roman Catholics as amongst any
denomination, and he believed that MT. Clarke Aspinall
had no reason whatever to expect votes from Catholic
,electora in his favour. (Hear, hear.) . Mr, Aspinall
was & Protestant, the same as Mr. Came. Mr.
Aspinall was the churchwarden of lielbington, in
Cheshire. Heewas- not a Roman Catholig, and,' there-
fore, they must not always • have it cried in the streets
that Roman Catholics invariably went together in one
way, whether for or against an opponent religion.
He believed
,the Roman Catholics were an intern-
--ent body of men, and that they were perfectly able
to judee for themselves. (Cheers) In returning
Mr. Carrie, the electors would return a gentleman who
had devoted his whole life to business—one who knew
the vastness of the trade of Liverpool, and could ap-
preciate its requirements. He knew very well the
amount
,of business that was necessary to be transacted
in the Council Chamber of Liverpool, and would
represent the constituency in a manner that would
'do honour to them. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Lafone then
went -on to express an opinion that the Council had not
devoted that attention to the requirements of the
Northern Wards which their importance demanded, and
, Said that Mr. Came would leek' to this. Self interest alon e
I as a large ratepayer would prompt hini to do so, for
where Mr. Clarke Aspinall paid one penny in rates, Mr.
Came paid twenty shillings. (Hear, hear.) He con-

tended that lawyers should not enter the Council, be-
cause their interests were antagonistic to those of the
Council. He did not like to say anything against
Mr. Clarke Aspinall, as a private individual, but
it appeared that that gentleman had a claim upon the
suffrageS of the burgesses ; and that claim was based
upon the fact that he had six small children. (Roars of
laughter.) Now, really, if Mr. Clarke Aspinall should
be elected to represent the ward, he (Mr. Lafone) did
hope that he did not mean to drag these six small
children into the Council chamber. (Renewed laughter.)
They might depend upon it that if Mr. Clarke Aspinall,
as an anxious and devoted father which he appeared to
be, and no doubt was, attended to the future prospects
of these six youngsters, he would have quite sufficient
matter on hand to occupy his time, without troubling
the electors of Scotland Ward. (Rears of laughter)
Mr. Lafone concluded by calling upon the electors to be
early at the poll on Friday morning, and record their
votes in favour of Mr. Came.

kr. LAVENDER and Mr. ASHLEY having briefly
addressed the meeting,
A vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman, and
the meeting broke up.

THE SECOND MEETING OF MR. CARNE'S

FRIENDS,

Another meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr.
Came was held at the Masonic Arms, Blackstone-street,
at nine o'clock. James Burroughs, Esq., presided, who,
in bringing the business before them, said that, having
so recently presided at a meeting, and introduced to them
their candidate, he would not occupy the time of this
meeting by any prefatory remarks, but would at once
introduce Mr. Came.
Mr. CARNE, who was received with tremendous cheer-
ing, said he must thank them for the very kind manner
in which they received him, whatever may be the result
of the present election. He scarcely thought he was
deserving of this enthusiastic reception. Having so
recently addressed a meeting he felt considerable diffi-
culty in saying anything additional to what he
had already said. He felt lie had superior claims
and qualifications to his opponent ; if he did • not
he would not have presented himself as a candi-
date,; to represent them in the Council. He had
already told them he was a large ratepayer in the town,
and he was in favour of rating the, docks ; but, he was
sure, they would excuse him if he did not pledge himself to
details. -In regard to the water-rate and the cottage-owners
he was prepared to go quite as far as the interests of the
Corporation would permit ; and if he was returned, he
would do all in his power to do justice to all parties.
Mr. Came then entered into some explanations regard-
ing the stoppage of the clocks, and concluded by saying
that as his business was wholly routine he would, if
elected, be able to give a good deal of his time to muni-
cipal matters. This was the second time he had bees
induced to come forward as a candidate, and hoped he
would not be beaten a second time.

The CHAIRMAN then called upon Mr. DAVIS, who
mort,d that Mr. Carne is a fit and proper person to
represent Scotland Ward in the Town Council, and
that this meeting uSe all legitimate means to secure his
return.

Mr. RAWSTRORNE seconded the resolution, which was
carried by acclamation.
Mr. LAFONE was loudly called for, who, on rising,
said, that as he had already addressed the first meeting,
his remarks must necessarily be short. All he would
say was, that, though not belonging to Scotland Ward,
he belonged, if he might use the expression, to the sister
ward. He felt, however, a personal interest in this
election, for they had been too long rode rough-shod
over by a small clique, and had suffered too long the
dictation of Mr. Robertson Gladstone and Mr. Jeffery.
Mr. Aspinall was, perhaps, a very good man, but he
does not belong to the ward, and when you want him
Where are you to find him; he will find enough to do
in attending to his business. He advised them to be
early at the poll, and secure in the beginning of the
day the influence of a majority.
The business concluded by a vote of thanks to the
chairman.