Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-01-27 00:00:00

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THE PRINTERS OF LIVERPOOL AND
THE RIFLE CORPS MOVEMENT.

TO THE EDITOR OP THE NORTHERN DAILY TIMES.

SIR,—As-the Northern Daily Times has taken the
lead of its other daily Contemporaries in this great
national movement, in the full and accurate reports
which have been furnished to the public, I was truly
glad to find, that amongst the thousands who have en-
rolled their names in the praiseworthy ranks of those
who freely volunteer their services in defence of our
beloved Queen and happy Constitution, the members of
the noble art of Printing share a part.; and that those
who belong to that intellectual profession, who were
embodied previous- to the delivery of the royal speech
from the throne, can claim, and appropriate tolthemselves
the thanks which our beloved Sovereign has tendered,
viz., those of the printing firm of Spottiswode, in London,
as well as the Manchester Printers' Rifle Corps. The
men- in the extensive establishment of Spottiswoode,
London, form a corps in themselves.
Now, Sir, it must be gratifying,. not only to her,
iyeety, but also•to the noble and great of the land to
know, that those gentlemen of the "Fourth Estate,"
who employ their mental energies to. help forward the
great machine of intelligence and enlightenment, and
cater for the intellectual appetites of the world's popu-
lation,—whether in the literary or operative depart-
ments, are ready to a man, to join the great body of
volunteers in England, in raising a rifle as fast as they
would lift a type, and tell to any and every despot, who
would attempt to invade Old England—our happy
fatherland—that
Their broad swords shall glitter, and their-grape-shot shall fly,
Before the French shall dare to drain Old England dry.
The principal object of this communication to you, is,
simply to ask the question why Capt. Faulkner, or some
others in Liverpool, interested in this great movement,
has not called upon the Secretary of the Typographical
Society, at our Institution in Seel-street, to make some
inquiry on this matter ? We have as good men here as
there are in London and Manchester. The recognised
members of the Printing profession in Liverpoo ave-
rage about 300 good men, who, with a few excep-
tions, would. lose their last drop before they would per-
mit any invader to snatch a jewel from Victoria's bright
diadem. Yes, they would form a proud corps in them-
selves ; and it might be said of them in the words-of
the poet—
Firm paced and slow, a solid froatthey bear.
I say, then, through your influential journal, let no,
time be lost in entering upoii.this. movement. We are
an intellectual, loyal, brave and courageous set of men
Should the .day of trial eome•we will not desert the
cause. Arm to arm, and shoulder to shoulder, we are
ready to "shoulder our rifles and march to glory.
For England's- Queen, and. in defence of our free and-
happy institutions, we are willing to contest the ground
inch by inch : and if we fall—yet, in the bright lexicon
of youth there is no such word as fall,—we will " fall
with our back to the earth and our face to the foe.",—
I am, sir, your very obedient. servant,
A " TYPO,!"'
Liverpool, lan. 26, 1860.

REVIEW OF THE.. TIMBER TRADE,-
SINCE TUE 18T FEBRUARY, 1859.

(Ron; A. F. and D. lackays Annual Circular.)
At the date of our last- annual review of the timber
trade, on the 29th January;.lBs9; the general commer-
cial and manufacturing business of the country was
beginning to indicate that steadiness which all experi-
ence has found to precede a prosperous condition of trade,
arising not from speculative adientare, but from the
healthy and continuous growth of :Consumptive demand.
This pleasing state of matters,• however, was soon
clouded. Early in the year, the note of hostile
preparations for conflict sounded throughout the
southern and central portions of Ehrope ; France
and Austria were seen doggedly arming for war, Sar-
dinia- was likewise arranging her legions, and the
apprehension became general, that the war about to
break- out would speedily kindle the flames of strife
among all the European nations.. Fortunately for
this country, and for mankind, this dreaded result
was obviated ; prudent councils prevailed in, the British
Government and senate ; these were emphatically ap-
proved'by the people ; the peaceful example set by our,
rulers was happily followed by Russia-and Prussia, and by
this powerful combination, the- three belligerent
powerefirst-named were left to decide their ill-considered
quarre4 by means of their own resources. The conflict
though.short, was a sad and bloody one, ending as such
contests-generally do, in the exhaustion and prostration
of those chiefly engaged; but in this instance; scarcely
as yet affording a guarantee that the peace of Europe is
not still. in jeopardy.
Assured, however, that extended hostilities avonld not
ensue from the outbreak which had been madeaarly in
the year,.the machinery of commerce and the energies of ,
those who direct it, were speedily concentrated' on their
legitimate and natural objects. A steudy•and extensive
lather than a dazzling business has prevailedin nearly
every department, and, although it is perfectly true
that some degree of disappointment has
.prevailed- among
all classes of the commercial community, probably no
one class has any well founded cause of compkint, if
we except the shipping interest. This important section
of the commercial body complains loudly, and, it is to be
feared, with too much of reason on their side, that they
have been made sufferers to a vast extent, not sa•much on
account of diminished commerce, as from the operation of
mistaken legislation, by which, as, they 'droner assert, 1
their interests have been sacrificed to-the working out
of a chimerical theory. On the other hand, there are
not wanting those who, having good means ofinforma-
tion on:, such subjects, maintain that the depression of
the shipping interests is merely temporary and depen-
dant on: causes which, having little-or no connection
with legislation, are, certain ere long to rectify them-
selves; : indeed these
_parties affect already to see an
approaehitig fulfilment of their prognostications,
insist that at: no distant ,day shipowners will be added
to the number of those who are satisfied with the onward '
march of -commercial progress. During the -greater
portion of the past year, manufacturers of all denomina-
tions have been engaged in a profitable trade... Mining ;
and the mineral resources Of the country have. met with '
a steady and progressive development. The labours of
agriculture have been rewarded by an abundant rather
than an extraordinary yield of produce, sold with a
continuance of the blessing of peace,• there appears
small reason to fear that the advantages, which
flow from a proper application of indlstry will
still, enhance the -benefits which every class derives
from the prosperity of its fellows. It would be
idle to deny, however, ,that there still exist cloada of evil
portent in the political sky of Europe ; Wit is consola-
tory to know that we are at last awakened to the hazards
of our condition, and so prepared to.meets every contin-
gency as affords the best security against aggressiun of
every kind and from every quarter; and thus left in the
possession of unquestioned safety, our industrious popu
lation will be at liberty to direct their undivided attention
to peaceful objects, and to the forwarding of those great
enterprises on which the welfare of the world in a great
measure depends.
The operation of such a condition' of matters exer-
cises a powerful influence on every branch of trade, and,
as an inevitable consequence, on thatof timberc During
the past year this important trade has ondergene inuta-
tiong- similar to those which we have glanced at as
affecting others. Besides these, however several other
causes have also been in operation: donsequent on
an expectation of great consumptian in this country,
the. prisms of wood in those countries where it is
principally produced,. particularly in the northern
ports of Europe and the lower ports of British North I
America, have generally been fixed so high that, not-
withstanding the low. rates of freights, importation has
scarcely proved remunerative, and. its resting certainly
have not been such as,. at the rates generally current, to
yield a reasonable profit, after allowing for risks and
paying charges. With some modificattou of the first
cost, and a continuance of the advantages to be derived
from moderate rates of freights, there are reasonable
grounds for expecting a more- satisfactory eonditiom of
affairs in future to all parties interested. • i
PRODUCA OF ERITISWNORTIL LOIERICA.
YELLOW PINE.—The import of yellow pine from-s
Canada has been largely in excess of that for any .of
four precedingyears, although not equal to the extra,:.
ordinary import of 1855.. During the year just closed,,
the import reached 4,1,3,500 cubic feet against
3,204,500 inane previous year. Notwithstanding this
large import the stock on hand has not increased, a fact
to be accounted for by the, gratifying circumstance that
a good healthy consumptive demand has almost kept
pace with the arrivals; the consumption reaching
4,231,000. feet, being considerably more than that of
any year since 1856, when it ammpted to 4,297;06G
feet. The stock on hand is loss than it has beeuat the
corresponding period of any of the three immediately
preceding . years. It now amounts to 1,9.31,600
feet against 2,0:1,000 in 1859. Considering
that there still continues a liberal direct demand,
the stock is comparatively small, or at all events
moderate, not exceeding what may be looked on as
necessary to meet the legitimate requirements of the
trade, and certainly not more than will supply 'the con-
sumption tip to the period of next season's arrivals.
Throughout the. past year prices have been moderately
steady, hardening towards the close of the import,
when an average of 60 feet and middling quality was
worth from 15d. to 151 d. per foot ; while better
qualities and averages of from 70 to 90 feet found
purchasers a from 17d. to 20d. Fine board timber, in
a few instances, realising 2s. per foot, From St. John,
N. 8., the import has been moderate, amounting to
1,182,500. feet, against 1,274,500 for the preceding'
year. This article having been held at a high price
in the port of- shipment, parties have been deterred
from taking mote than the- actual demand rendered
necessary, and the trade have opened very cautiously in
respect to it. The consumption, has been 1,361,000
feet, against 1,262,000 in 1859. The stock now on
hand is smaller than at the same period of any of the
last five years; it is reduced to 522,000 feet, against
700,500 feet last year. It may now be quoted as worth
from 4d. to 6d. per foot over the average girth of 18
inches St. John string measure, varying according to
quality. Yellow Pine from the lower ports now farms
comparatively a small item in the import of log-timber
from British America. The stock now on hand is
43,500 feet. It is worth from 14d; to 16d. per foot.
RED PLNE.—The import of this timber has been mo-
derate-229,0(10 feet against 282,500 in the previous
year. Tlie consumption has been good, reaching 276,000
feet--somewhat less than that of 1859, when it extended '
to 303,004, The stock now on hand is estimated at
112,000 feet against 159,000. Early in the season prices
were low; but the demand increasing, higher rates were
obtained; and at present the value may be stated at ,
from 17d. to 24d., according to size and quality.
grEBEC OAR hasbeen imported to a moderate extent
—only 296,000 against 384,000 in the previous year.
The consumption has remained exactly the same as dur-
ing the year previous, viz., 315,500 feet ; the stock con-
sequently has been diminished, being now 191,500 feet
against 211,000. Prices 'have undergone little chano-e
throughout' the year, and good qualities may now be
quoted at from 2s. to 2s. 2d. per foot. The import and
consumption of this article continues to- be interfered
with to a considerable extent by the importation of
White Oak from the United States. This latter seems
still to be regarded with increasing favour, and may now
be said to divide the market with the former.
QUEBEC EL.l4.—The import Of elm has been larger
than during oy of the previous four years, amounting
to 226,500 feet, against 111,000 in the year ending in
1859. The consumptiOn has likewise been extensive,
186,500 feet, against 148,600 ; while the stock at pre-
seat is 102,000, against 62,000 feet. Prices generalls_
have been fairly sustained. It is now worth from 181
to 27d. per foot, according -to average size and quality;
the latter quotation being for 60 feet average and up-
wards. A considerable proportion of the import has
been of large size and fine quality.
f"QtrEBEC Asir has been freely imported and has gone.
•

largely into consumption at low prices. The import is.
37,000 feet against 2a,000; and the. consumption!
38,500 against 15?500 fees in the preceding. year. The
• stock now remaining, is i 7,000 feet against 18,500.
The prices realised have-ranged from 13d, to 15d. per
foot, according to-the size, quantity, and quality.
HARE4OOl5.—This article has been imported to about
the average extent of the la t. four years, although con-
siderably exceeding,the immhdiately preceding one ; viz.
487,500 feet. The. consumption has been larger than
during any of the four pilevieus years, amounting to
464500 feet, against-422,008 in 1859. The stock is now
reduced to 64,000 feet, against 8.8,000. Prices of good
Std John Birch range. from 18d. to 21d., as in size and
cquailceot
quality ius. Quebec'nderratsh birchav maybeebeen,ao dagraeootbedtai:t similariable,for
ho
values.. The latter is- complained of as lacking length.
From- other ports 16e14 to 18d. is obtainable, according
to quality.

QUEIIEC DEALS.—There has been only a limited
import• of these deals. • The consumption has been so
large as nearly to clear the market. The import was
6,olB:standards of Pine and Spruce, against-11495 last
year. The consumption, has exceeded- the import by
2,870' standards, reducing: the stock to. 794 standards,
against 3,664 in the previous year. Prom the preceding
statistics of the consumption and the stock,- it may be
readily inferred, that prices must have been considerably
affected— First quality Pine are now worth from £l6
to £l7 10s; ; seconds, from Ell 103. to £l2 10s. and
thirds, from £9 10s. to £lO ss. Spruce-•of common
quality-bave realised £9 ss. per -standard.
N. 8.. AND, N.S. PINE AND.' SPRUCE DEALS. —As for
several years previously, these- useful articles have been
imported . during the year jast. closed, to a far extent.
The import for the year ending on the 271 h instant, was
52,309 standards, against 43562 in the -previous years
The consumption has been good, and the-stock on hand
remains much the same in quantity as it was at this
period of.the previous year. Taking into mount, how-
ever, the-entire stock of Deals in the market, including
Quebec, the supply is considerably less than at the time
last alluded to In 1859, between the late February
and the 30th. June—the latter date being :considered
about the -commencement of the import season from
North America—there arrived 12,440 standards ; . where-
as, now it is- known, that the whole stock remain-
ing in the port of St. John, almost the-only port
whence cargoes can proceed at, this period, is only
15,500 standards, logs and deals included ; while at the
same time last year there were in that port 36,000
standard% - If then 12,440 standards were—all that
could be transmitted to Liverpool-out of the, 35,000, it
follows, as a.matter of course, that not morethan 6,000
can reach. us. this year till the arrival of the ensuing
import season, by which time, at the current. rate of
consumption, the stock must be greatl/ redaced, if not
absolutely 'exhausted. Furthermore it is worthy of
note that on the 30th of June last the whole-stock in
Liverpool amounted to 9,275. standards, although the
casually imported 12,440 had been placed on the
market; and taking it as granted that 5,000 may arrive
between nee; and June, which is very doubtful—it is
plain that, a much greater diminution of the present
stock must take place before the market can be affected
by next season's arrivals. To .present this -in a still
more palpable form, let us take the stock on hand at Ist
February last, which was

Stock, LstiFehruary, 1859
Imported.upto 30th June .....

Standards.
17,825
12,440

In all 30,265
9,275

Deduet.Steck, 30th June

Consumpttion in five months was. 20,090

L 8,815
5,000

Stock, let. February, 1860
Supposed impost to SOth June will be ,-...

In all.. 23,815
Deductlle same rate of consumption as last 20 990
Sear .to the same date

Leaving. stock on hand 30th June, 1860 ... 2,825
Frem.these last calculations it will be seen that with
the same rate of consumption for the- ensuing five
months, the stock will ho almost entirely exhausted;
but according to all present appearances, and the
acconuts received from all quarters of the manufactur-
ing districts the consumption is expected, to be much
greater,. and in the face,of these facts it is impossible
that,prices can recede ; on the contrary, it is certain
that,they must rise, and ,that considerably. Late sales
have been made by auction at from £9,,t0 19 15s. per
standard, according to dimensions and nnality. Common
ql.lalities of pino have been sold in the same manner at
somewhat similar prices, Superior sorts are held for
muck higher rates.
BoAuia have been imported during,the past
.year to
the extent of 785 standards, being a considerable increase
aver. the import of the previous year, which was 460
standards. The consumption also. has been on an
enlarged scale, amounting to 781 standards, against 589, -
while the stock remaining is reduced.to.2l9 standards, a
wan quantity to meet the domande-of the ensuing five
months. Boards have been sold, by auction at from
£9.125. 6d. to £lO, according to quality.
LATHWOOD.—Tbs import of this bias been 966 fathoms,
against 624 for the previous year. The consumption .
has been 914 fathoms, against 732.;. and the stock re-
maining is 117 fathoms, against 65. it has been sold by,,
auction at prices varying from 80a. ta £5 5s , according:
to quality.
QUEBEC STAN-W.—The import of standard has been.
371 M., against 4.60 M. for the previous year. The
consumption has been 357 M.., against 371 M. The•
stock is 321 M.,,against 307 M. Throughout the year
prices have rind moderate.. First quality have been•
sold. at from MA to £52 10s., Culls at from £35 to £3B.
per M. Puncheon have been imported largely, viz. :
1,194 M., apinst 843 M. The consumption also has
been extensith, 1,053 M. having been sold, against 694
M. The stock is in excess of last year, being 415:1.,
against 274, M.; they have been sold at from 415. to
£lB according to quality. Culls at from All to £l4.
_.• SPRUCE•SPARS and %musts have been imported to
the extent of 7,044 pieces, against 3,658 in the previous
year. There' is a full supply on the market, and sales
are dull. They are worth from 10d. to ls. per foot, but
do not pay the importer.
TAKARAc has been imported to the extent of 183.10 gs
from Quebec, against, 259 logs in the preceding year.
The stock is 5°,50(1 feet, against 14;000 last year. It
has been sold by' auction at from 14d. to 164 d. per foot.
__&/3. and N. S. STAVES have been imported to the
extent of 41,786 pieces. They are unsaleable at remu-
nerative rates.

RAILWAY SLE,EPERS have almost ceased to be im-
ported, 2,036 only having been brought from British
America during the year.
Asu Owns are a drug in this market. The import has
been 9,119 pieces, against 303 in .the previous year.
PALINGS and SAWN LATHS are; in demand, at the
subjoined prices, viz., from 755. to 80s. per M. for
palings, and from 15s. to 255. per M. for laths.
PRODUCE OF THE NORTH OF EUROPE.
FIR TIMER.—The imports for the year 1859-60 have
been largely in excess of the previous year, and may be
enumerated as follows, viz.:-628,041 feet from Dantzic,
161,097 from Memel, 36,054 from Riga, 94,708 from
Stettin, 28,068 from Norway, and 7,900 from Ostend,
making an aggregate of 956,468 feet, against 626,500 for
the previous year. The consumption also has been on an
extensive scale, which has been materially increased by
the demands of the works executed under the authority
of the Mersey Docks and Harbour.Board ;
_it amounts
to 775,000, against 61"000 in the previous year. The
stock is 331,500 feet, against 150,000.
DEALS and BA.rrENs have been imported .to the ex-
tent of 2,220 standards, against 1,379 for the previous
year. The consumption has been limited,
only to 1,182 standards, against 3,153 while the -stock
remaining is double that of last year, Laing 2,042 stan-
dards, against 1,004. St. Petersburg have been sold at
£l3 10s. per standard.
WAIXSCOY LOGS.--Of these 130 logs and 202 billets
have been, imported,. against 841.10 gs billets
in
to the extent of 681
mains in stock 20
pieces against 1,201, and there re
whole and 34 half logs.
fatiiholnTius.w
the previous year. The consumption a?anibeelt4ing39
mtiopnorhtedis been fathoms and
580
the stook is 175 fathoms, against 74 in the previous
year. It is worth from 255. to 30s. per lineal foot.
ooTnhehasconbseuenmpi
STAVES.—The import of staves is 23 M. chiefly within
the last two or three months, against 19 M. in the
previous year. The m consumption is 7M. againstii 27 M.
and the stock is 20 against 411. in t e previous
year. They are worth from £lB5 to £2OO per M. for
Memel crown, in small quantities.
MASTS AND POLES.—Of these the stock is ample, and
they aro worth from 7d. to 10d. per foot.
,i,r2i,Eits.—The stock is 6,351 pieces, against "z 440
t
pr the RrevicAls year.

On Wednesday next, the ISt February, at Twelve o'clock, at
the Brokers' Office, 2, Dale-street,
12 Cases Bombay CHUTNEY, containing 830 bottles.
Also 48 Bottles MAN 00 PICKLES.
Apply to BROWNE, HUNTER, & CO., Brokers.

On Thurstray, the 2nd February, at We've o'Clock, at the
Brokers' Office, 2, Dale-street, .
4,800 E. I. Tanned KIPS.
BROWNE, HI7NTER. & CO., Brokers.

,pply to

LIVERPOOL WOOL SALES.
On Thin sday, the 2nd• February, at Four O'clock, at the
Cotton Sales-room,
1,500 Bales East India and other Low WOOLS.
Apply to MALCOLM GREAME, Colonial-buildings,
M.' Dale-street.