Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-06-08 00:00:00

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

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ACCIDENT TO THE GLASGOW MAIL-STEAMER.—BELFAST,
Tuesday.—About four o'clock this morning the Glasgow
mail-steamer struck on the rocks near Groomsport, about
twelve miles from Belfast, during a dense fog. It is feared
she will become a total wreck ; crew and passengers safe.
LIVERPOOL. —STAR HOTEL.—This place of amusement
has been enlarged and re-decorated, and now forms one of
the prettiest rooms in Liverpool. Harry Jennings's comic
singing is very amusing. Business good. See Era, of
Saturday.d
AMERICAN AND CANADIAN MAILS.—The (s.s.) Kangaroo
sails for New York, via Queenstown, this day. The box at
the Post-office closes at twelve o'clock, and finally at one
o'clock. The (s.s.) Anglo Saxon sails for Quebec to-day,
with the weekly Canadian mails. The box at the Post-
office closes at 10.45, and finally at 11.45 a.m., and at the
Landing-stage at about one o'clock,
THE CLARKE MEMORIAL BAZAAR.—Our readers may
be reminded that the bazaar, in aid of the funds to com-
plete the memorial to Adam Clarke, opens to-day, in the
Liverpool Academy's-rooms, Post-office-place. An address
will be delivered by Mr. J. H. Rigg, of Stockport ; and
the chair will be taken by Mr. Thomas Farmer, of London,
a gentleman whose name is well known in Liverpool. The
model of the bronze statue of Dr. Clarke, to be erected at
Portrush, and which has been executed by Mr. Macbride,
of this town, will be exhibited.
AN ABSCONDING TRAVELLER.—Last Friday, a man,
named John M Tinnie, a traveller in the employment of
Messrs. M'Cartney, tea merchants, Ludlow, Herefordshire,
absconded. He was charged with having embezzled certain
sums of money belonging to his employers. He was also
charged with taking a quantity of tea. On Sunday, that
vigilant officer, John Scott, of the detective department,
met the man coming out of the Scotch Chapel, Canning-
street, and arrested him. He found a quantity of tea at his
lodgings. He took him back to Ludlow, where he was
brought before the Mayor, and then remanded for further
examination.

ENQUIRY AT TuArminnE.—Yesterday, the investigation
into the charges against Dr. Gorst, was resumed in the
Castle Hotel, Tranmere, before A. L. Dickens, Esq. Mr.
Mottram, instructed by Mr. Gill, as on the previous days,
appeared for the petitioners, and Mr. Deighton, instructed
by Mr. Jerons, for the respondent, Dr. Gorst. The follow-
ing persons were sworn in evidence :—Blyth Brown,
Maxwell Scott, Ann Francais, Edward G. Willoughby,
Maria Cooper, Thomas Houghton, Martha Francais' Wm.
Scott, Clark Rampling, Thomas Parry, Thomas Pirce,
Geo. Wade, Jas. Norman, Wm. White, Mr. Downham,
Joseph Jones, Hannah iiThite, and David Ross. The
enquiry was adjourned till this morning, at half-past ten
o'clock.

BIRKENHEAD UNITARIAN CHURCH.—A soiree _ _ _
nection with this church, was held in the Craven-rooms,
on Monday evening , upwards of 200 people were present,
comprising many members of the church of England and
independent denominations. There was also a large
reinforcement from the Liverpool congregations. Among
whom we observed—Messrs. Charles Holland, J. B. Cooke,
Swinton Boult, A Higginson, A Leighton, &c. &c. The
chair was taken by the Rev. William Binns, who addressed
the meeting on the work of Unitarianism. Addresses were
also delivered by the Rev. J. Robberdson, on Congregational-
unions, Rev. G. Beaumont, on Missionary-work, and the
Rev. W. H. Channing, on Church-life. Daring the evening
selections of music were admirably executed.
MEETING or BAKrus. —Yesterday evening, a meeting of
the operative bakers was held in Pozzi's Commercial Hotel,
Camden-street, Mr. Thomas Bell presiding, to take into
consideration the early closing system. Several parties
present," spoke of the general benefits of early closing;
however, they contended that one employee could not ask
his employer to close at eight o'clock, so long as his next
door neighbour, in the same trade, kept open to half-past
ten,
and in some instances to half-past twelve. It was
finally resolved that a memorial be presented to the em-
ployers, by deputations from the several districts, for
signature, by which they were to be bound to close their
shops each evening at eight o'clock, in order to allow their
shopmen the same privilege that was afforded to other
working men in Liverpool. After this had been agreed to,
the meeting separated.

in con-

GARSTON BOARD OF HEALTH.—An ordinary monthly
meeting of this board was held yesterday, at the Public
Offices, Garston, at which Mr. Morris presided. There
were also present—Messrs. Cooper, Chidson, Harrison,
Chaloner, Watts, and Lightbody. The notice calling the
meeting was read, and also the proceedings of the various
committees. The proceedings of the finance committee
contained a recommendation, that the board should award
to Mr. Duncan the sum of £5O, and to the executors of the
late Arthur Holme £5O, and to the surveyor, Mr. Standing,
£25, for their services in preparing plans for sewerage ; and
further, that the sum of £75 be paid to the executors of the
late Mr. Holme far architdctural services to the board. It
was resolved that a rate of id. in the pound be levied for
a general rate, and for the Aigburth district rate 6d. in the
pound. For the Glossendale district rate, it was agreed to
levy a rate of 6d. in the pound. This was all the business
before the board.

TOXTESR BOARD OP HEALTH.—This board held an ordi-
nary monthly meeting yesterday morning, in the board-
room of the Parish-offices, Park-road, Mr. H. S. Alpass
presiding. There were also present Messrs. Joseph Boult,
W. Evans, E. Hill, George Walker, S. Siddeley, and Mr.
Monkhouse, surveyor. The proceedings of the executive
committee were read, and cheques for the past month's
expenditure presented for signature. Messrs. Evans
and Walker objected to sign the cheques, in conse-
quence of the board having applied the money bor-
rowed for the construction of St. Michael's Hamlet
sewer to s,thor purposes than that for which it had been
borrowed. Mr. Walker said he could not sanction the
expending of money for general purposes which had been
borrowed fora specific purpose. The Chairman explained
that the board would have been obliged to overdraw their

account with their banker and pay interest on the am° s
if they had done otherwise, and now that they had laidilo
rate sufficient for their requirements, they would be
longer in the position they had been for some years 13,''1,
It was evident to them all that the expenditure of ta.,
funds was always going on, but the collection of rates 17.
not keep pace with it at certain periods of the year. 36 •
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Bolt said they had been saving the ratepayers from Pat ir
interest to the banker by themselves becoming. $
own bankers. The Chairman said he had reeetv
mortgage from the solicitors of the Royal insurance C0u2,406
pally, but it was not in the form that was wanted. "04
further conversation took place in reference to the loot
when the Chairman observed, that if Mr. Evans would
sign the cheques, they would have to give °,l let
to the surveyor to turn all the men off, 5..,1171 be
the work stop. Mr. Boult thought that ivcrSys
making too much of Mr. Evan's objection, as sign
convinced the majority of the board Nveald
,eet•
the cheques. He therefore moved that a sPeelat,n—ing
ing of the board be called for the purpose or 514;nifi
the cheques, and that the meeting be held at bj
office, on Friday morning, at half-past ten, and pr.obabhlytbe
that time there would be some arrangements ready with the
Royal Insurance Company. Mr. -Walker second ,"' said
motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr. Eva"- Ile
he would sign the cheques for St. Michael's naralet.
board then separated.
" SATANELLA. AT THE THEATRE ROYAL,--The PI
Harrison company repeated Balfe's new opera " Stitt
last night, with immense success. Miss Pyne was,.t she
liant as ever. Miss Thirlwall was very good in 17„4
had to do, but an unusual quantity has been cut,l
which she would have had to take a prominent part.ied for!
Lancia was in greater favour than ever, and was callsad
with Mr. St. Albyn, after the opera, when Miss Alw biro
Mr. Harrison had had their ovation. Mr. Dt•
was encored in the " Vintage of Champ, Ve
and Miss Pyne was encored in "The Power of Love. this
are still of the same opinion as we were on heariagaich
opera the first time. There are some pretty passages,
are chiefly given to the band, as in the slave market is."- the
and the symphonies and accompaniment to solue,°;ve
songs and concerted pieces. The bridal chorus is a's"s
pleasing, but the duet between ,Satanella and -itrifi'—chish
the best piece of music in the opera, and haa_,ll„ tbjd
of the " Trovatore" in it. It will be repeated ag.'"-

evening

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HE ADAM CLARKE MEMORIAL.—LEcrtins
igOQ
Dixox.—A lecture was delivered last night, in t"• 0 0
Hall, upon the life and labours of Dr. Adam Clarke, tho
appropriate introduction to the bazaar to be open"s4,,i,ii:
tbo
Academy Rooms this day. The announcement of
lecturer was to be the eloquent and venerable Dr....,,DL'en" pr.
Manchester, drew together a large audienCe. "
Dixon entered hall, accomanied by the baud
of and hereolergymen and gentlemen a cam; loud
of applause filled the hall. The chair was taken, an:_llL:d'
applause, by the Rev. Dr. Raffles, who, after the pro'irerf
had been opened with prayer, introduced the rev. leFcbpt,
and the subject he was to illustrate. The lecture wbi ribed
Dixon then delivered, and which indeed is notjustly desc.„ol
as a lecture, being an oral and spontaneous series of
recollections of Dr. Clarke
D, was of a singularly' iat.e:are
and striking character. r. Dixon drew a vivid 111‘ f blO
the scene of Adam Clarke's birth and early life; °600.4
personal appearance when a youth, and of the occupyhi
which, in his growing years, strengthened and animate
character. Adverting to Adam Clarke's early educallof do
lecturer asked, with some eniphasis, what became.
education of Oxford, of Cambridge, of Dublin Trilll_,oll
Edinburgh and Glasgow, and declared that all, ortoPri, of
all, the eminent scriptural critics and comment 3 'llll
modern times were, in the main, self-taught illePori'"
lecturer described with eloquence, clearness, ala,„'oeutt
illustration, the mental character the acqu'ijourt
and the pursuits of Dr. Clarke, the whole " 101
being less a detail of the events of Clacked air

than
.a picture in words ofolarlie's—personalitY a° evos
tmgmshing characteristics of heart and mind. The 3;_elioly
were kept thoroughly interested and absorbed thrnitor
the whole of the discourse, which was of lengthenv-ia
tbQ
tion, and frequently interrupted the rev. lecturer.gardsl%
spontaneous bursts of applause. The Rev. Afr.,„:741
proposed a vote of thanks to Dr. Dixon, ourtorrir,
seconded by Mr. Thomas Farmer, of. London, and t""
by acclamation. A vote of thanks was also pass—

chairman.
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INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS CommlTTßE.—The A•n
.0v 'Rig
nightly meeting of this committee of the Select Ire'..,terds2
held in the Board-room at the School-room/ Ye-eiabe7
afternoon. Mr. Bairstow presided, and the other Own,
present were—Messrs. Syred, Williams, Satchell) too It
bl
Whitty, Cropper, Scott, and Turner. From the re is hnie/).
taa3
appeared that the number of children in the es nd 4°
on the 7th instant was 862, consisting of 459 blwith the
girls. This showed a decrease of 64 as comP3.re let
corresponding period of last year. The followillo
read from the Rev. Mr. Doyle : ice, a
Ales.
Sir,—ln answer to your communication regarding `" colow
beg to inform you—and I shall thank ou to the
the n coo
—that I have sent my resignation as pyastor to the 11.„,thft p , 1
children of the Industrial Schools to the Right Bev* v"-- °Dol*
Yours faithfully, Ricroo
155, Great Howard-street, May 30, 1859.
With reference to the entry in the chaplain's jeurlinierobell
plaining of certain remarks made upon him by some mitteet
of the Vestry, and which was referred back to the e°lll to tl/8
r
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the Rev. Mr. Holmes was called in and,
in answe
chairman, said that he would rather bear the cerl-Tai
he
question than complain, and he begged to withdraw w`
by the
had written. After a general expression of opinion to the
committee that the chaplain should make an entgloft.
effect that he withdrew his previous remark, the J
Holmes wrote as follows in his journal : ins
Although I have felt- deeply grieved at the unmeritearrabotte:
passed upon me, and of which I complained in my reP°
fortnight ago, I am anxious now to withdraw it, if the co
will kindly permit it to be withdrawn. hat tile
Mr. Williams moved, and Mr. Syred seconded, t belt
,1 /001 the

entry be accepted as an apology.
expressed some dissatisfaction with the entry
Rev. Mr. Holmes having been again called in, the el!iiteulti
explained to him that the committee were in great d
in this message, and felt convinced that the words of
withdrawal would not be satisfactory to the inn theo
referred to. The Rev. Mr. Holmes said he would ask
co,
as gentlemen, although he was perfectly willing to be oil
sidered their servant, was he to be represented in ado
do
language or in any way before the public ? He w?rl.l„ess;
anything they could suggest to make peace and quit- the
but really he had felt deeply hurt anli grieved. kto
made, sic% 'llO-
- request of the committee the chaplain undertoo
ded
make another entry in his journal. The alteration inelti.„lll
the admission that he " regretted " having made the or''tet<•
entry. The other business related chiefly to routine niLittea;f

severa

ELECTION OF BIRICENHEXD COMMISSIONERS.—Yes'u7ii6
the annual election of commissioners, to fill up the vite3'•
the
was held at the Town-hall, Birkenhead. Seven of o
th
e
years. are to serve for three years, and two for tte
years. There were two lists, or parties, in the field-- •Red list, and the Blue or ratepayers list. There was vf•4
(
little excitement, and the election passed off unusually qwbe;
From an early hour in the morning, the red list were in toe
ascendant, and at the close of the poll they showed a land
majority. The polling commenced at eight o'clock, fr'e
closed at four o'clock in the afternoon. The following
the returns :

10 o'clock. 112 o'clock

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Bradley
Bell .. .........
Walker
Gilbertson
Verelst
Willoughby ..
Peck ..
Whittle
Beazley
Bailiff
Evans .
Henderson.....
Reeves
Johnston
Ryalls

434 665
407 634
297 456
296 436

; From the above returns, it will be seen that the first
gentlemen were returned, viz.: Messrs. Bradley, for
Walker, Gilbertson, Verelst, Willoughby, and peck, tic°
three years ; and Messrs. Whittle and W. Beazley r
years. After Mr. Waln,•the returning officer, had
declared these gentlemen elected commissioners for "heir
head, Mr. Gill addressed the electors. He said, that rto
exertions on the present occasion had been an il'eu°ll„ile-
them. By their conduct that day, they endorsed th.e g-tbe
ral policy and proceedings of the. commissioners during
past year—that policy was still to be adhered to. The lief
missioners had placed themselves in a solvent position
feo
were not in debt. Mr. Gill then proceeded to make
remarks.upon the means that had been taken to avbeing
contest, which were however without avail. There a fe'
loud cries for Mr. Laird, that gentleman addressed damply
word's to the assembly. He need not tell them how ei7est
he felt their success; but, he hoped, now that the
‘_Naut 1,11
was over, that all bygones would be forgotten, and t'iof the
would do their best for the prosperity and benefit_uJd
town. He passed on to a glance at what Birkenhead;_vtea
ultimately turn out to be, and implored all the newly
_l7iet
members to cast away every description of disunion,. alit.
them unite their best wishes and efforts towards rising
keuhead in the social and commercial scale. gr. -°,O of
also addressed a few words to the electors, but they u

call for any particular notice. The election, a.'
paced off very quietly.