Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-06-13 00:00:00

certain extent, but it was not all truth ; for, by the gene_
ral principle of action in this world, they knew that pre-
vention was better than cure. They were told that supply
and demand would adjust themselves, but he considered
that it would be wiser and better to prevent a scarcity,
than to wait for the remedy:of its evil by natural causes
when it arose. Through the agency of the association it
would be sought to prevent the continuance of those
evils which had for some time past threatened
the country in relation to the supply of cotton.
Their first object would be to draw general
attention to the subject they were that day debit-
ing; and to endeavour to enlist the co-operation of
the gentlemen connected with the trade. What the cause •
Of their apathy was he could not say. His belief was
that their apathy arose from the fact of their not having
Calculated the danger. He would not attribute to them
the motive, because he believed they were superior to it,
that they preferred cotton at 9d than 4cl;. still, he thought
that cotton at 91 a lb. was, to a certain extent, a very
satisfactory thing, and caused them to be less anxious in
relation to that inquiry than they otherwise would be.
Mr. Bushell then reviewed all that had been advanced
during the day—the suitability of India to the growth of
cottoe, the richness of British Demerara, and the want of
free labour there—and urged that the resources of these
countries would be pressed on the government by the
Association. He dwelt on the fact that while we
abolished sla very in our colonies, we indirectly encouraged
It in other countries, and urged that as the mission of
the Anglo Saxon race was to civilise the world. it would
be beat, most successfully, and most speedily effected by
the promotion of the growth of cotton in the manner pro-
posed throughout the world, whose physical extent, he
observed, was now pretty well known, but the full extent
of whose products had yet to be discovered. (Hear,
hear.)
i Mr. RstrAy having' been called upon to second the reso-
lution, said, that when the association was established, he
believed that they would, if they required it, have good
security 'or a good and efficient supply of cotton. He
contended that they should be enabled to get that supply,
and then it would be to the advantage, and add to the
happiness, of the whole world, and particularly to Liver-
pool and other districts in Lancashire. So much'having
been said already on the subject, he would not detain
them with any further remarks, but to express his dissent
to the opinions which had been given by Mr. Bushell,
with regard to slavery. He conclnded by seconding the
adoption of the resolution.
The resolutions was then put from the chair and unani-
mously adopted.
The CHAIRMAN then briefly pointed out the great exer-
tions that Mr M‘Gregor Laird had been making in the
African trade, and to the samples of flax exhibited in the
room by Mr. Smith, expressing it as his opinion that,
to each of these gentlemen, the town was much indebted
for their exertions and enterprise.

A gentleman here expressed it as his opinion, that there
was an omission in the rwolutions, as it did not name the
five gentlemen to forth the committee.
Too CHAIRMAN explained that it was the intention of
the association to solicit the chairman of the Chamber of
Commerce. the chairman of the east and West Indian
Association; and the chairman of the African A.ssociation,
but it would be necessary for these gentlemen to obtain
the sanction of each of their respective bodies, before their
appointment could be confirmed.

A vote of thanks was then accord:A to the chairman,
and the meeting separated.

TREATMENT OF SEAMEN. ON BOARD :IMEIICA.N

SHIPS.

We (Shipping and Mercantile Gazette) have been
favoured witu the following copy of a note addressed by
General Cass to Lord Napier, her Majesty's Minister at
Washington, in reply to a representation which Lord
Napier was instructed by the Earl of Clarendon to address
to the United States government relative to the oppressive
treatment to which seamen are subjected on board American
vessels:— . (Com)
Department of State, Washington, April 28, 1857.
My Lord, —I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of
your lordship's note of the 10th inst., stating that the attention
of her Majesty's government
.and of the British-public has of
late ben awakened. to the irregularities attending the enlist-
ment of seamen on board the mercantile vessels et the United
States, and the nature of their treatment when so employed.
Your lordship expresses a hope that some remedial measure may
be suggested for these abuses. In reply, I have the honour
to state that it is believed the laws now in force upon the
subject of seamen employed on board the merchant vessels of
the United States are quite sufficient for their protection. The
execution of these laws in foreign countries for the most part
devolves upon consuls. It is passible that these officers may, in
some instances, have been delinquent in the discharge of their
duty in her Majesty's ports. This department, however, is not
aware of any s'sch delinquencies ; but, upon being satisfied of
their existence, will no-. hesitate to apply the proper remedy,
A copy of the United States' consular regelations is herewith
transmitted, and your lordship is particularly referred to the
19th chapter, entitled " Dries of consular officers in relation
to seamen of the Unite& States." From the great demand for
sailors in our ports, in proportion to their supply, and the im-
providence and credulity which usually characterises them, they,
-are necessarily exposed to imposition to a degree which, pro-
bably, no laws could prevent. It is presumed that seamen
required for the British mercantile marine in her Majesty's
own ports are more or less subject to the same grievance. I
should be gad to concur in any measures for the relief of this
useful class of persons, but the laws of this country intended to
prevent their inal-treatment are as effective, it is believed, as
those of any other. Instances may have occurred where
offenders have escaped punishment, but this, I am persuaded,
should be imputed to defective proof or other accident, and not
either to any inadequacy in the law itself, or to want of impar-
tiality in its administration.—l avail myself, &c ,

LEwis CASS,

LONDON COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.—JusE 11

BEFORE MR. COMMISSIONER GOULBURN.

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In re G. C. FRANGIIIADI.—This was an adjourned certi-
ficate meeting in the case of the above bankrupt, a
merchant of London and Liverpool. Affidavits were filed
in support of an immediate judgment ; also in opposition.
The latter set forth that Mr. Lizard, banker of Toxenhouse-
yard, had purchased the bankrupt's draughts for £2,200
upon Messrs. Zinziani. These bills were unaccepted, but
Mr. Lizard was led to belieVe that they would be accepted
on presentation. Acceptance was afterwards refused on
the ground that the bankrupt was a debtor to Messrs.
Zinziani. The Commissioner inquired whether there was
any reason why the bankrupt's • conduct could not be
inquired into as well now as at a future period. Mr. M.
Abrahams (for Mr. Lizard) : We have reason to believe
that we are on the track of goods—goods that have been
concealed. Mr. Lawrence, for the bankrupt, said the
Court had the bankrupt's affidavit that at the time
the bills were discounted by Mr. Lizard he (the
bankrupt) had the authority of Messrs. Zinziani for stating
that they would accept the bills.—. The bankrupt had passed
his examination. The bankrupt denied the concealment
of property, and the Court would not act on a mere sug-
estion for which there was not the slightest pretence, nis Honour said that, without for one moment intending
to convey any imputation upon the bankrupt, whose con-
duct oppeared to him, as also to the assignees, clear of
blame, he should adjourn the hearingof the application for
certificate to the 28th of July. Every creditor had a right
to put forward his views. The bankrupt with two others
had been the members of three firms, and a reasonable
time must be allowed to creditors for inquiry. Some dis-
cuision arose respecting a right of proof against the three
estates, Mr. Peaohy appearing for the assignees. His
Honour said it did not appear very material against which
of the three estates proofs should be preferred, as each
este would probably pay nearly the same amount of
atevn—about 28 6d. in the pound. The House of Lords
would shortly deliver a judgment which must effect the
judgment of this Court. He would therefore adjourn the
case until that judgment had been given, unless the creditor
should in the meantime elect against which estate he
would prove his debt.
BEFORE MR. COMMISSIONER EVANS.
In I'B BM/ D Mrt
" HICRA.I4)." —This wag
the adjourned examination meeting in the case of Ed-
ward Baldwin, described as a printer, of Shoe-lane, late
p_roprietor of the Morning Herald and other newspapers.
The accounts which extend over only a short period, from
May, 1850, to February last, contain the following items:
--To creditors unsecured, 22,390/. ; to C Baldwin, unse-
tcured claim for annuity and interest, 17,677/. ; to credi-
, partially secured, 38,6471.; 'creditors for cash deposited
.a.dvertisements, 245/. ; liabilities, 3,752/. • prefits, 574/. ;
divider cements,
9,,1211. By cash given up, 13/. ;' good debtors,
1,633/ ...-Lusaae But,, balance of, cash and. bill account,
1,2804....y.nj.t5i.re realised, 1,436/. (deduct payable in full,
by creditor 2,4031, estimated at 2951; ditto held
the Morning s-}„a3l.; Plant, machinery and copyright of
sold for
.16,500 s lcif Standard dacha St. Jaws's Chronicle,
13,113/. • annuity; tocss"' including loss on realization,
interest, '2,195/. • Love. Baldwin, for nine months, 1,4001. ;
expenses 1 6731. , iiiXitt.s 474/. ; domestic and personal
ficiency, May 1850 ties,
7 per contra, 3,752/. ; de-
account extends over nine3"933l. The
expenditure of 29,780 s profit and loss
a
months, and shows, on a total
balance of profit of 5741. The
recaipts are stated as follows : by publication, 14,331/.
advertisements, Morning Herald;:(1,8861.;
and St. James's Chronicle, dig-, Standard
31. ; ledger accounts,
Morning Herald, 6,312/. ; asandarc
anc! S . James's
Chronic/is 1,1021. The loss on plant, copyrights &c., was
returned at 11,5001. Mr. john son, assignee,
stated that as the accounts had been only recently filed,
he Should require an adjoiumment, for -the purpose of
examining them. Mr. La Lawrence, for the bankrupt, con-
curred, and an adjournment for three weeks was ordered,
without discussion.

BRITTALITY _OF AN ENGLISH- -4WERCHANT
CAPTAIN AND HIS CHIEF OFFICES.