The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-04-17 00:00:00

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FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1857.

THE DAY'S NEWS.

The bigoted fanatics belonging to the ultra
Orange faction are again at their pranks. They
have objected to the Churchwardens' list of Over
seers and Select Vestrymen, and although defeated
by a show of hands, have put the parish to the
expense of a poll. Yesterday the poll was opened
at the Sessions House, Chapel street, and at the
hour for closing, four o'clock, p.m., the numbers
stood thus-1,288 for the original, and 921 for the
amendment. From these figures it will be per-
ceived that there was a majority of 367 votes for
the Churchwardens' list. The poll will be resumed
this morning, when we hope that all liberal rate-
payers—men who detest clerical and religious
dictation, come from what quarter it may, will not
hesitate to stamp the present attempt to disturb
the harmony of the parish with their condemnation,
and vote early against what is termed the Rate-
payers' List. From what we noticed at the Sessions
House yesterday morning of the voters who gave
their
suffrages for the amendment, as the poll
clerk termed it, we opine that they were not aware
of what they were voting for
The usual weekly meeting of the Dock and
Health Committees were held yesterday. At the
former there was not any business transacted of
the least interest to the public. The acting chair-
man of the Health Committee, Alderman Dover, in
alluding to the decision of the magistrates in cases
of smoke nuisance, said that the committee were
perfectly satisfied with the fines inflicted for
breaches of the Act, and wished the explanation to
go forth to the public, as he felt that some of the
magistrates were a little sore respecting some
former remarks he had made,
We give in to-day's paper full particulars of the
wreck of the emigrant ship, Martin Luther, which
sailed from this port last week, with nearly 500
passengers. The ship met with very severe
weather soon after she left the port, and when off
Usbant, on Monday, her masts were snapped
asunder, by which, we regret to say, five-men lost
their lives. On the following morning the Martin
Luther was picked up by the steamer Tagus,
belonging to the Peninsular Oriental steam packet
Company, and by her towed into Plymouth—thus
providentially saving upwards of 500 lives.
In the Queen's Bench, yesterday, the case of
Abbe Roux v. Cardinal Wiseman came before the
court. Air. Keating, Q.C., on behalf of the defen-

dant in this cause, moved for a rule, calling on the
plaintiff to show- cause why a verdict obtained by
the plaintiff for £5OO, at the last Gloucester Assizes,
should not be set aside. The learned counsel,
having referred to the trial, proceeded to say that
when the action was brought, a commission was
issued, and Madame Wyse was examined. She
stated that the documents acknowledging herself
indebted to the plaintiff in the sum of 60,0001
were given by her to the reverend gentleman,
but that he had obtained them on representing
that he was desirous of showing them to the
Archbishop of Paris to account for his visits to her
in that city : and that, in fact, so far from owing
the plaintiff anything, he was indebted to her in a
small sum. His client moved for the rule on two
grounds, namely, that the verdict was against
evidence, and that the damages were excessive.
Lord Campbell observed, in the course of the
learned counsel's arguments, that no doubt his
Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of the French, as
he was paying the debts of his relatives, would, in
his benevolence, have discharged the claim of the
plaintiff if he believed in the genuineness of the
document upon which they rested. He thought
the defendant was en titled to a rule on both
grounds, which was accordingly granted.
Dr. Bickersteth, who was at the head of the
medical profession in this town, died yesterday
afternoon.

From the continent this morning we have not
much news. The Paris Pays publishes what it
terms " private information from London," to the
effect that Lord lgin will be entrusted with full
powers by -the British Government, and that the
following are the conditions now demanded by the
latter :-1. The renewal of the ancient treaty,
which is to affect eight ports of China instead
of five ; English vessels are, moreover, to be
permitted to take refuge on any points of the
coast in case of storms, Sac. 2. England shall
possess, like Russia, a college at Pekin; the supe-
rior of this establishment, which is to consist of
at least five members, shall entertain official rela-
tions with the Chinese Government. 3. England
shall possess military posts in all towns where she
may possess consuls or agents. Ground shall be
kiven to England at Shanghae and Canton for the
formation of military establishments, the strength
of which shall be fixed on by the two governments
In addition to these conditions, others of minor
importance will be demanded.

ihe French revenue returns have just been
published in the Paris papers, from which it
appears that the revenue for the first quarter of
the year 1857 exceeds by 11,202,000 francs the
revenue of the corresponding quarter of last year ;
and it is estimated that the increase would have
amounted to 16,886,000 francs but for the accident
of the year 1856 having been leap year; the
increase for the month of April amounts to
7,170,000 francs, as compared with the same portion
of April last year.
Intelligence from the East brings an account of
an inter view between Sir Henry Bulwer and a
deputation of Rouman gentlemen, shich augurs
well for tha future of the Danubian Principalities.
Sir Henry Bulwer's speech on the occasion proves
that Lord Palmerston has rielinquished all opposi-
tion to the Roumans being allowed to frame their
constitution as they like.
The Danish ministerial crisis is not yet at an
end, although Von Scheele's fate seems sealed.
Tillisch and Bluhme, both statesmen of moderate
opinion, have been applied to to form a Ministry,
but hitherto in vain. Andrm, the chief opponent
of Scheele in his own Cabinet, is not likely to melt
acceptance with the King.
The Bund newspaper, of Berne, denies that
Switzerland has consented to any indemnification
of the King of Prussia for the Neufchatel domains.
The mediating Powers have advised Switzerland
to be more conciliatory.
In Vienna there is to be, on the oth of next
month, a great agricultural exhibition, upon a scale
of almost unsurpassable extent, and which is to be
truly of an imperial or a national character.
Immense preparations have already been made for
this most peaceful and practical undertaking. We
invite the attention of English agriculturists to the
statements connected with the event.

The difference between Spain and Mexico is
protracted. Spanish subjelts of Mexico have been
placed under theirrotection of France.
We have Lisbon dates to the ,9th inst. Sir
Morton Peto's proposals to construct railways from
Lisbon to Oporto and the Spanish frontier have
been accepted by the Portuguese government. It
is believed that the terms of the railway contract
are, that the Portuguese government pays for the
line in stock at a fixed price. The railway contract
has diffused joy throughout Portugal. Sir Morton
Peto has been honoured in the most distinguished
manner. The crops in Portugal are looking well,
and promise a bountiful harvest.
Via Lisbon we have a week's later news from the
Brazils. There is nothing of importance to notice
in political matters. Sugars were in active demand
at Pernambuco, and prices of brown had advanced.
Freights were dull. Yellow fever had quite dis-
appeared, and Pernambuco was quite healthy. At
Bahia sugars were also in active demand. There
was no cotton on hand.

IT is at all times a matter of congratulation to
observe the disinterested exertions of the philan-
thropist in promoting every cause calculated to
improve the social condition of the lower classes.
Among the many plans put forward for this
purpose is that of emigration. The prospect
held out by the richness and fertility of the soil
of Australia has already attracted thousands
upon thousands of our fellow-countrymen thither.
By their removal they have considerably bettered
their condition, and have flattering prospects
before them. The expense of emigrating to
Australia has had the effect of inducing the bene-
volent to take up and advocate an extended emi-
gration to our Canadian colonies. This is urged
as a remedy for the evils to which the working
classes, particularly those of London, have been
subjected for some time past. Without entering
into an examination as to the extent of the
alleged poverty and distress, we cannot help
thinking that the proposition of a wholesale
emigration of the lower orders is fraught with
consequences of a most dangerous character,
and one, the-too hasty adoption of which may
ultimatety cause no small extent of inconve-
nience and difficulty to those who remain at
home. It is true that the progress of science,
and its adaptation to all the purposes of life,
has necessarily abridged the demand for manual
labour ; but it is equally true that there are
inexhaustible sources for the employment of the
working classes not yet touched. We cannot
agree in the idea that the population of the
United Kingdom is greater than the soil can
maintain; but were it so, our extended com-
merce, and the free importation of food, renders
it a task of little difficulty to procure cheap
sustenance :for the millions. Notwithstanding
the want of employment in London and else-
where, during the past winter, there is reason to
believe that pauperism, in comparison with
population, is diminishing.
Now, if the number of able-bodied paupers be
on the decrease, there must of necessity be
increased employme It, and the means of obtain-
ing a living. We cannot, however, ascribe that
result to the tide of emigration which has been
flowing for some past, We consider it is more
owing to the increased demand for our manufac-

tures throughout the world thereby calling into
requisition every description of labour, and
paying it such a rate of wages as is in unison
with the present price of provisions. To urge
the lower orders to emigrate to Canada, is a
questionable policy ; for, independent of the fact
that it drives skilled labour out of the market,
the people have not the means of proceeding
thereto. This will of necessity induce a feeling
of discontent, and it is well known that the results
arising from a dissatisfied and discontented
working population are truly formidable, and
dangerous to the best interests of society. These
considerations induce us to discountenance
raising the hopes of a struggling people, when it
is well known that we are without the means of
satisfying them. If there is to be an emigration
of the people, it must be—to be legitimate or
useful—voluntary. It is well to direct the atten-
tion of the working classes to what is going on
in our Australian and Canadian settlements ; to
lay before them the demand and wages paid for
labour, as well as the cost of living. By this
information the adventurous and persevering can
weigh the chances of success in one or other of
these places, and satisfactorily determine whether
it is prudent he should venture forth, and bid
adieu to his native land. In thus instructing the
masses, we are performing a duty which we owe
to them, as well as to society at large. At the
same time it is quite another thing to urge upon
the working classes to rise en masse and leave
the mother country, and to justify the recom-
mendation by setting forth in glowing terms the
bright prospects of future prosperity in the back
woods of Canada West.

The " leading journal," in touching tetras,
alludes to great want of female employment, and
bewails with apparent earnestness the evil results
which arise therefrom. This is all very well;
but the writer should know that there are
various ways and means to employ the female
population of this country. Mr. BENNETT, the
eminent London watchmaker, has demonstrated
what can be done in this way, and we deeply
regret that his philanthrophy and benevolen e
has not been more adequately seconded. Once
adopt his scheme not only in watchmaking, but
the many useful and necessary occupations con-
nected with the trade and commerce of the
country, and every female able and willing to
work need not go unemployed. There will not
be anything to " make the unreflecting grave, the
selfish pitiful, and the sanguine desponding."
Furthermore, it is a well known fact that females
are naturally better adapted to certain trades and
professions than men. It is, therefore, a wonder
that society has not in this adopted some means
for calling into active operation such unemployed
talent, and thereby open up fresh and profitable
sources of industry. A single glance at the
returns of the Board of Trade must satisfy any
one that our increasing exports and imports must
necessarily require increased labour, and that
there are yet a variety of manufactured articles
which we could supply to our foreign customers,
but which we allow our Continental neighbours
to monopolise.

Whilst we are anxious to advocate any cause
calculated to improve the condition of the work-
ing public, and to point out from time to time
the proper channel for the employment of manual
labour, we must hesitate to recommend an exten-
sive emigration as a cure for pauperism, and
patent medicine for all our social disorders. For
all who are of industrious and steady habits, we
doubt not there is ample room in our C olonial
settlements of Australia and British North Ame-
rica ; and such persons will, in all probability,
find permanent and well remunerated employ-
ment. But cannot such characters do well enough
at home ? The country is rendered so much
poorer by every removal, and although they are
still subjects of the British Crown, and living
upon its soil, a wholesale emigration is at all
times to be discountenanced, from the fact of its
tending to weaken the manufacturing skill and
productive capabilities of the Mother Country.

WE must keep the Necropolis affair before the
public. Offensive and discreditable as are the
details of this matter, they must be probed to
the bottom for the benefit of the public, and for
the punishment and amendment of those who
have so seriously sinned against propriety,
decency, religion, and the consideration due to
the remains of the dead. We wish that the
defence which has been put forth by the Rev.
Mr. KIRKUS were as effective as it is well meant.
He naturally desires to stand well with the com-
munity, and it may affect his future prospects
according as this matter is settled to his justifica-
tion, or the contrary. We should be the last to
join in any cowardly attempt to hunt down an
individual for the conscientious discharge of his
duty. We will give the reverend gentleman the
benefit of the doubt. We will accept his own
explanations upon as many points as he pleases.
But the main fact stands untouched. Could he
be ignorant—was he ignorant—that irregularities
of a most cruel and disgusting kind were going
forward in those graves at the verge of which he
stood when he repeated the solemn words of con-
solation and hope. This improbability is so
great as to amount to an impossibility.
Must we say that the reverend gentleman bad
a bandage over his eyes, so that he might be at
once conveniently and conscientiously ignorant of
what was going on below ? But even this
implies a suspicion of something wrong. To say
that he did not choose to go but of his sphere—
that he did not regulate the interments—that
the sexton was supreme in the matter—that it
was not for him to quarrel with the bread and
butter—and that he kept his face intent on his
book like a good school-boy, never looking to the
right hand or to the left; with eyes fixed
on the heavens, but never daring to look
lower than his own shoe-tie. All this may be
said, but people will hardly believe it. If Mr.
KIRKUS knew, or even suspected such proceed-
ings, he is not guiltless ; he has forgotten the
duty of a clergyman, his anxiety to remain on

good terms with his employers has made him
overlook the duty owing to the wider circle of
the community. Even when it is said that he
did: not approve of the proceedings, this disap-
proval or non-approval surely implies some
knowledge of the facts. How could he disap-
prove of what he did not know ? This know-
ledge, together with his silence, constitutes his
culpability.
But, though Mr. KIRKUS makes out an insuffi-
cient defence for himself, he manages to put a
very strong presumptive case against the Com-
mittee. He alleges that they were made aware
of these nefarious proceedings, not by word of
mouth and casually, but formally and in writing,
They knew that not only one or a few graves
but two hundred graves were sold in opposition
to principle, and to an order in council. Some
of the Committee were seen measuring the
ground, the motive of which was not doubtful to
the Rev. Chaplain. They knew that no new
ground was taken in when the graves were sold.
" How then," says he, " can it be alleged that
the Committee knew nothing of this altered course
of interment ? If so large a number of graves
were disposed of, not out of the new ground,
but out of the old, where could they be procured,
and how came it that the Committee divide the
proceeds, and pass the accounts with that fact
naked and undisguised before them." The plot
thickens, and if these charges are true, the
managers of the Necropolis are very seriously
committed. But we have beard more against
them than appears in the bill of indictment now
preferred by Mr. KIRKUS. It is alleged that
whereas the income of the Necropolis has lately
been as much as 2,2001. a year, for which, on the
due proportion calculated, the income tax should
have been 1461. 13s. 4d., the trustees have been
paying only the sum of 351. a year. They were
rated to the poor at the sum of 1001., and they
paid sanitary rates upon the same assessment.
The Rev. Mr. KIRKUS, too, had said that the
place was paying so badly, that they would have to
appeal against this even assessment. The whole
of this seems wonderful and inexplicable, acid we,
in common with the general public, wait the
solution of the mystery. In the case of any
other parties, we should be tempted to call this
something like a defrauding of the revenue. But
how this is to be reconciled with honour and
honesty, surpasses our knowledge. When we look
at the highly respectable names of the gentlemen
who form the committee, our perplexity is in-
creased; we cannot think that as a body they
were all aware of what was going on. It
has been observed that men will do or allow
collectively, that to pass or to be done, which they
would not sanction individually. Divided res-
ponsibility 'seems to blunt mens' conscience.
They take only,a tenth or a twentieth part of the
blame, and so sit lightly under it. But as this
scandal is notorious, as the thing must be fully
sifted, as the Committee are put on their defence,
both by Mr. KIRKUS and the people of Liver-
pool, we see nothing for it but that those who
have clean hands should say so ; that those who
were not aware, or bad not consented to this foul
thing, should free themselves. When all the
white and pure ones are taken away, the culprit
class will remain ; and we shall be advanced
nearer to that public exposure and merited
punishment on which the community have set
their minds ; and of which, aslfar as we are able,
we shall take care that there shall be no baulking.

CANADIAN PROGItBSS.-It pleased Providence to bless
this country, at the last harvest, with abundant cereal
crops. The returns already ascertained prove that the
export of wheat amounts to 5,000,000 bushels, exceeding
that of the year 1855 by 47 per cent. The number of
barrels of flour exported, nearly 900,000, exceed those of
1855 by 33 per cent. The quantity of oats exported were
1,250,000 bushels, exceeding the return of 1855 by 250
per cent. "The cold and wintry Canadas" produced last
year 160,000 bushels of Indian corn, a crop which it was
supposed could only be grown with certainty in warmer
latitudes, being 100 pvr cent. above the export of last
year in that cereal ! The lovers of wholesome beer will
learn with satisfaction that hops have been successfully
grown and increased 100 per cent. A further evidence
of departmental activity may be mentioned in the fact,
that some millions of acres of land in the U?per and
Lower provinces have been surveyed, and will shortly be
offered for sale at sums varying from is 6d to 4s currency
per acre, payable by easy instalments. These lands are
many of them as capable of successful cultivation as any
in either province, and pdtchasers may select their own
lots. The free grants are being gradually taken up
Upwards of thirty families of actual settlers have already
located themselves upon the Hastings and Opeongo roads.
The last thing we have to mention is one which yields to
none in importance. The circular addressed to the
municipal authorities by the Hon. Mc. Vankoughnet,
enquiring if any and what class of emigrants would be
most acceptable, has been answered from various rural
districts, and showsa want of 10,000 male and 4,000 female
farm servants, and 5,000 boys and girls, besides many
hundreds of all kinds of mechanics. It must be borne in
mind that only a small portico of municipalities have yet
answered, but their returns bear the impress of official
names and authority, and we state confidently that 50,000
emigrants would be absorbed easily this season, and an
equal number for many years to come ! 'We invite the
special attention of the right honourable gentleman at the
head of the. Poor Law Commission to the demands for
boys and girls, of whom thousands occupy the union work-
houses, costing every year to their respective parishes as
much as would pay their outfit and passage to this
thriving country. Other evidences of, the watchful care
of the Canadian Ministry over this country shall be given
hereafter.—Toronto Times.—ln reference to Emigration to
Canada, the Canadian News says :—" It appears that the
circulars addressed by the Minister of Agriculture to the
different municipal authorities throughout the country,
on the subject of employment for newly arrived emigrants,
have been answered by many—showing a want of 10,000
males and 4,000 females, and 5,000 boys and E.,4,15,
irrespective of a number of mechanics. This information,
with what may further be received, is most valuable, and
will assist the distribution of the emigration anticipated
this coming season. However, let none think of wending
their wa, hitherwards who have not resolutely made up
their minds to work. The idle and dissolute had better
stay where 'hey are—we want them not ; the strong, the
willing, and the prudent we shall welcome cordially, and
say, "Be of good cheer," They will enter upon a field of
great promise, but where they must look for no miracles
to help them along. If their wheel gets stuck in a rut,
Juditer will not corns down to In_lp them out of their
difficulties; their own shoulders must do the work. Four
million acres of land have been surveyed in Upper
anada, and will be offered for sale at low prices and on
easy terms to settlers."