The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-04-10 00:00:00

THE SMOKE NUISANCE.

On the proceedings of the smoke nuisance prevention
sub-committee being read,
The Chairman observed, that in the absence of the
chairman of the sub-committee he might state, that unless
the committee were backed up in this matter by parties
elsewhere, it would be impossible for them to suppress
the smoke nuisance. (Etear.) Parties were summoned
for the nuisance before the magistrates, but the fine
inflicted was so inconsiderable that the committee feared
it would have no effect in preventing a repetition of the
offence. They had no power over the magistrates in the
discharge of their duties, but he thought they might
expect a different treatment of parties convicted of the
offence, when it was known that the committee did not
summon them until after three cautions.

Mr. Johnson asked if they were to understand that
these notices were given before the summonses were
issued ?

Mr. M'Gowan (Deputy Town Clerk) : Yes.
Mr. Johnson : Is it stated to the magistrate ?
Mr. M,Gowan replied that it was, with all other
particulars.
Mr. Johnson observed that they had done their duty
in laying all the facts before the magistrates, over whose
decision they had no control.
The Chairman remarked that they were all agreed that
the nuisance could be put down without any injury to
trade.

The subject then dropped.
INSPECTION OF CEMETERIES.
The Chairman said that, without wishing to prejudice the
Necropolis enquiry, he would suggest that all burial grounds,
those surrounded by high walls especially, should be brought
under the notice of the Watch Committee, and that they
should have the power, through the police, of entering them
both by night and day.

Mr. Johnson suggested that the duties of the police in the
matter should be first defined.

The Chairman replied that such power in the police would
give an assurance to the public mind, which was now agitated
in the matter.

Mr. M'Gowan observed that they should apply to the
Secretary of State, who bad all power over these cemeteries
which were private.

Mr. Johnson said that he would bring it before the Watch
Committee if the duties required of the police were defined.
The Chairman replied that Major Greig was perfectly alive
to the subject; and it now being launched, it was for the
Watch Committee to consider the suggestion.

HOW THE POOR ARE ROBBED.
Mr. Haydock brought under the notice of the committee
the adulterations practised in the butter sold to the poorer
class of the community. A few days since a party bought a
cask of butter at a place in Scotland road, and seeing that it
was fearfully adulterated, had carried it to the Cornwallis
street offices. It was then sent to Mr. Evans the chemist,
who made the following report :

" Liverpool, April 6. 1857.
" I hereby certify, I have analysed the sample of butter
left with me for the purpose on the 3rd inst., and find
as follows : Butter 48, salt (chloride sodium) 24
and traces of fat 28 The mucilage has all the
character of Irish moss, but to prove its origin conclusively
a series of experiments would be necessary. The object of
this admixture is clearly to cause the butter to retain a very
large proportion of the water. The proportion of salt is
enormous, and can only be regarded in the light of an adultera.
tion. "H. SUDDEN EVANS,"
_ _

Mr. Anthony slid it was a very scandalous imposture, but
be feared the committee could not interfere, unless it were
shown that the compounds used in adulteration were injurious
to health.

Mr. M'Gowan concurred in that view, but observed that
the party could have very effective redress by summoning the
seller before the County Court or the magistrates, for selling
him fraudulent goods.

On the motion of Mr. Haydock, seconded by Mr, Stitt, it
was resolved that other experiments should be made to ascer-
tain correctly the character of the adulterations.

This concluded the business.

wHO IS TO SUPPLY THE TOWNSHIP OF
cE,V7OHTON WITH POLICEMEN ?

On Saturday morniqr the Birkenhead Commissioners
held a special meeting for ti3:s purpose of levying a rate for
the maintenance of a police fo:ce in the township of
Claughton, it having been distinctly vuderstood that the
Head Constable of the Cheshire constablarrforee was
about to report that that township had not been provided
with a policeman, and, that under the provisions of the
general police act, it would be taken under the control of
the Cheshire constabulary. At that special meeting the
commissioners decided upon levying a police rate, and
appointed their own superintendant, Birnie, and one police
constable to take charge of the district, notwithstanding it
was contrary to the advice of the counsel they had consulted
en the question. At the meeting of the County Magistrates,
held at Knutsford, in special session, on Monday last, we
understand that it was then decided that the County Chief
Corstable should take possession of the township, and make
such a report to the Home Secretary. Which of the two
bodies—the County Magi3trat.s, or the Birkenhead Com-
missioners, will eventually have the control of this township,
as far as police matters are concerned, will, therefore, rest
until the report of the Home Secretary has been received.
The feeling° of the inhabitants is, that the Birkenhead
Commissioners should have the appointment, although it is
much feared that they having delayed taking the township
under their charge until the last available moment, will be
A debar from such a result being accomplished.

THE ELECTION RIOTS.

DEATH OF A POLICEMAN.

We regret that one of the officers engaged in the pre-
servation of the peace on Saturday week died on Wednes-
day, in consequence of injuries which he received by a
stone which was thrown by some of the mob who had
assembled in front of the Angel Hotel, Sheffield. The
name of the deceased is Edward Pryor. It will be
remembered that during the afternoon of the day of
election a crowd of persons•assembled in front of the
Angel Hotel, where Mr. Overend's principal committee
met. Some of these had their pockets filled with stones,
evidently resolved on mischief. The conduct of the officers
on the occasion was most praiseworthy, they showing the
utmost forbearance when stones were thrown at them
and in no case taking steps to resent the injury intended
to be inflicted. The deceased Pryor had his hat knocked
off, and then a jagged stone fell with great force upon
his head, inflicting a very serious wound. As soon as
possible he was taken to Mr. J. F. Wright, the police
surgeon, who attended to the injuries, and requested
Pryor to call at the surgery early on the following day.
fie did not go, however, and Mr. Wright concluded that
he was better. On Tuesday morning. he was sent for to
Pryot's house, and on arriving there found him in a state
of insensibility, and in great danger. He continued to
attend him, and at intervals he appeared to improve.
From Saturday he gradually grew worse, and again lost
all consciousness. On Tuesday night his sufferings were
intense, and at twenty minutes to seven o'clock on
Wednesday morning he died.

THE DUBLIN POLICE.—The cost to the country for the
Dublin Police this year is estimated at X 36,500.
THE, RUSSIAN BOUNDARY LINE IN ASlA.—Colonel
Simmonds, C. 8.. who was with Omar Pacha in Asia
Minor, has left London for the purpose of proceeding
beyond Kars, to fix the boundary of the Russian territory
in Asia. Colonel Stanton has been for some time in
Bulgaria making similar arrangements in reference to the
Russian frontier in that quarter,