Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-07-16 00:00:00

MEASUREMENT OF GAS.

The licensed victuallers of Manchester and Salford have
issued the following circular :—" We beg to call your atten-
tion to a movement which has been set on foot on the above
subject, and to invite your support and co-operation in fur-
therance of the same. Licensed victuallers are very
considerable consumers, and for a length of time much dis-
satisfaction has prevailed upon the subject of inaccurate
registration, but it was only prior to the late dissolution of
parliament that, for the first time, Lord Redesdale brought
before the House of Lords a bill, with the view of establish-
ing a fixed legal standard of measurement. ' This bill is again
before the House. Your are doubtless aware that it has been
customary for the gas companies throughout the kingdom
to supply their consumers with the meters, the bulk of
which, from their defective construction, renders it im-
possible for the consumer to ascertain the exact quantity of
gas he is consuming, and which has frequently led to his
being charged in excess of the quantity he has actually con-
sumed to the extent of 10, 15, 20, and in some cases even as
much as 50 per cent. It is, therefore, of great importance to
the consumer, that gas as an article of consumption should
be brought under subjection to some legalised standard of
measure, in the same way as other commodities which are
sold by weight or measure. Lord Redesdale's bill is designed
to accomplish this object, by requiring all meters to be
stamped, and placed under the inspection of the officers ap-
pointed for the examination of weights and measures, or
such other competent person as may be appointed. This
bill was read a second time in the House of Lords, on Tues-
day evening, the 12th instant, and it is most desirable that
it should be supported by petitions, strongly expressive of
public opinion, to be sent into both Houses of Parliament
with the least possible delay. We need not say how im-
portant it is to the•various,corporate bodies, manufacturers,
and tradesmen throughout, the country that i
the bill n
question should become law. We beg to enclose you a copy
of the petitions which are being signed in London, and other
places, and when signed, must be sent to your local repre-
sentative for :presentation. Trusting to be favoured with
your early co-operation as above, we have the honour to be,
sir, your faithful and obedient servants, Andrew. Debbie,
chairman ; Samuel Ingram, vice-chairman ; George Can-
delet, secretary.

The Government has purchased from Sir Hesketh Fleet-
wood the North Euston Hotel at Fleetwood, and a consi-
derable portion of adjoining land. It is. stated to be the
intention to convert the hotel into a barracks, and to pro-
vide in the immeatte neighbourhood land for rifle practice. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE NORTH-R4ETERN RAILWAY,
AT LEEDS.—On Thursday afternoon, air adjourned inquest
was held at Leeds, on the body of a carter named Thomas
Holmes, aged 60 years, who was accidentally killed by a
locomotive engine, on Thursday last, while loading a cart
with metal from a track, in the low level yard of the North
Eastern Railway, Wellington-street, Leeds.—John Waine,
the driver of the engine, said he could have stopped his
locomotive in two yards, but he thought he could clear the
horse and cart. He was only driving at the rata of about
two miles per how.:—Mr. Samuel Hey, surgeon, reported
that the cause of death was extreme violence; such' as might
have been occasioned by the concussion in question.—The
jury found the following verdict :—" That Thomas Holmes
met with his death by accident whilst unloading a truck of
pig iron ; but the jury are also of opinion, that if proper
accommodation had been afforded by the North-Eastern
Railway, for the unloading of the said truck, the accident
would not have occurred.""
DEATH OF Mn. JOHN ADDISON, COUNT:Y COURT JUDGE.--
We have to record the death of Mr. John Addison, County
Court Judge, which took place at his residence in Winckley
Square, Preston, about nine o'clock on Thursday morning.
'Mr. Addison first felt unwell in the trains. when proceeding
from Preston to hold his weekly Court at Blackburn, on
Monday. After his arrival at Blackburn he became worse,
and medical aid was obtained ; but, as we stated on Wed-
nesday, he recovered sufficiently to be conveyed home in the
evening. On Tuesday night Mr. Adrlison was thought to
be progressing favourably, and was considered to be out of
danger. Mr. Addison was appointed Suite, in March, 1847,
when the County Courts were first established. He presi-
ded over No. 4 circuit, which embraces the. populous dis-
tricts of Preston, Lancster, Blackburn; Chorley, Garstang,
Kirkham, and Poultham. Mr. Addison was a magistrate
for the County of Lancaster, and also for the borough of
Preston ; he was also Recorder for the .borough of Clitheroe,
which office had been previously held by the father.: He
has been twice Mayor of Preston, once before the passing
of the M- Rill. in thc, -

year when the greal
arliamentary contest took place in the borough, and Mr
Henry Hunt was rejected. On. that. occasion Mr. Addison
received a valuable testimonial. Mr. Addison was a moll
liberal patron to the Lancaster and 'Clitheroe Grammar
Schools, and also to the Preston Parish elyorpi,

uautuot.paintea window, given by him
has thrown a gloom over the whole district.—"
Guardian."

His death
Manchester

PRESENTATION TO THE CHAIRALA_N OF THE PRESTWICIE
BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—On Thursday afternoon, at a full:
meeting of the Board of Guardians for the Prestwich Union,
held at the Union Offices, Cheetham Hill Road, two
addresses were presented to Richard Meadowcroft Whitlow,
Esq., chairman of the board, for a number of years,. n.
reference to his having recently been placed on the commis-
sion of the peace for the southern division.of this county
Mr. Whitlow occupied his usual post in the chair; and, the
Rev. Mr. Hittchinson, one of•the guardians, inn speech com-
plimentary to Mr. Whitlow, whom he had long known, and
highly esteemed, moved the•presentation to him of an,addres
from the board. This was seconded by Mr. S. M. niggles,
in some appropriate remarks, and the address was pre-
sented. It stated the Pleasure which the fruardifina had

in conveying to him thelr hearty con.gratulations upon the
enrolment of his name• amongst the magistracy of the

As chairman ot the board. since estabishment,
they had enjoyed the 'benefit of his counsel, Land_ hisl conduct
had been marknrl byl"
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their high appreciation of his services, and' their
warmest wishes for his health and welfare.. Another
address, signed by all the officers in the union, was moved

.111 C nev. it. M., Birch, rector of Prestwich, and chaplain
to the union ; and seconded by Mr. Richard Parker, clerk
to the guardians, While rejoicing at the honour which
was conferred upon Mr. Whitlow, it expressed a hope that
it would not lessen his attendance at the meotintra of the

guardians, over which he had presided so many years with
credit to himself, benefit to the ratepayers, and the entire
satisfaction of all connected with the proceedings of the
board. Mr. Whitlow responded to the compliments thus
paid him in a feeling manner, intimating that the honours
had come upon him without any solicitation, or anticipation
on his part, —Mr. Diggles then moved, and Mr. b
Waterhouse seconded, the thanks of the meeting to the
Rev. Mr. Hutchinson and the Rev. Mr. Birch, for the way
in which they had presented the addresses ; and in a shot";
time the routine business of the guardians was proceeded
with,

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