Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-11-01 00:00:00

TO THE BURGESSES OF LIME-STREET WARD.

GENTLEME ,
THE pea loci of my delegated trust as your representative
in
the
Town Council is about to expire. A deputation
of your body has done me the honour to wait upon me with a
view to its renewal. With pleasure I accept their invitation,
and deem .t therefore no less a privilege than a dzty to addre:s
a few words to you on the occasion. Whether they- shall be
parting wcrds, or merely preliminary to a- continuance of out
connection as constituents and representative, is a question for
your sole decision.
My conduct as a member of the Town Council for the last
three years, is before you. It is for you to decide how far that
conduct has exceeded or fallen short of your expectations.
But this I think I may venture to say—all that I promised,
when, in• compliance with a numerously-signed requisition, I
placed my services at your disposal, has been zealously and
faithfully performed. What I under' ook to do, if you con-
ferred upon me the honour of representing you, was simply to
discharge the important duties thereby devolving upon me to
the best of my ability. Perhaps I may be allowed to add,
without incurring the charge of preaumittion, that even your
opponents and mine cannot deny that this pledge has been
fully redeemed.
Should there be, however, any doubt on this point, I shall
be happy to render the fullest possible account of my steward-
ship, whenever and wherever the opportunity is afforded.
The matters to which I alluded three years ago, when, at
your request, I offered Myself as a candidate for your suffrages,
have certainly not diminished in importance ; nor. do they re-
quire less unremitting attention on the part cf your represen-
..
tatives.

The Town Dues question has been settled, if not exactly as
we could have wished, and as justice demanded, still in a man-
ner far short of absolute confiscation. The part I took in
effecting-a compromise-, when nothing less than such spoliation
was sought by. some of our envious opponents in the neigh-
bouring towns, is known to you all. For property held by as good
a right as that on which some of our assailants enjoy their private
estateswe have obtained some compensation, thou gh by no means
an equivalent. This'question having been thus settled, itseems to
me a matter worthy of consideration, whether we should not
now endeavour to come to some similar arrangement with re-
spect to the River Weaver Tolls, which are so heavy a burden
on one important branch of the trade of Liverpool. These
Tolls are far in excess of what is necessary to maintain the
navigation, and the surplus is applied to county purposes.
This may be a very convenient arrangement for Cheshire
landed proprietors, who seldom have to pay a county-rate of
more than a penny in the pound, but it is not exactly in confor-
mity with the principle on which they assailed the Liverpool
Town Dues.

• The precise information (relative to the Corporate Estate,
ordered to be furnished on the motion of Mr. Robertson Glad-
stone, of the non-compliance with which order, after a lapse of
twelve months, I complained three years ago, has not yet been
supplied. It is most important that, wherever the hitch lies,
and whatever may be the motive for withholding it, this infor-
mation should be forthcoming ; and should you again return
me to the Council, I will continue to use my best exertions to
obtain it.

I have endeavoured, as you are aware, to prevent the adop-
tion of a new mode of disposing of Corporate property, which
I consider most unjust to the present ratepayers, since it
inflicts upon them increased taxation for the benefit of pos-
terity entirely uncalled for; and, failing in this attempt, at
least to ir.sure publicity and fair competition on all occasions
of sale or lease, so as to obtain the best possible terms for the
public, and prevent even the suspicion of collusion, and jobbery.
The importance of this question can hardly be over-rated.
With proper administration of the Corporate Estate, annually
increasing in value, and judicious economy in expenditure, I
believe there will be no necessity for a borough rate ; but that,
otherwise, it will be unavoidable.
• Although a complete separation between the Corporate and
Dock Estates has been effected, the interests of the two are,
and must ever be, so interwoven, that a member of the Town
Council, anxious to do his duty, will always have to keep a
watchful eye on the proceedings of the Dock Board ; and the
Council-Chamber is certainly the place in which he should
direct the public attention to these proceedings whenever he
considers it necessary so to do. Ard this duty has become all
the more important since the transfer of its jurisdiction from
the Corporation to a body of gentlemen, many of whom have
no interest in the permanent welfare of either estate.
The time may not be far distant when some determined
stand against the extravagant expenditure of a
stituted will be necessary
uwuris ui nxeu property, who are. tne person b most interested
1., eLanagement of the Dock Estate. Should such
necessity arise, I trust that I shall never be found wanting,
either as your representative, or, if that honour be denied me,
as a simple member of this great community very largely in.
terested m its welfare.
- -Being firmly eonvi -:ced, after much inquiry, and serious
reflection, that the rating of the Dock Estatc, and all other
public property, towards the support of the poor, is a, measure
recommended not less by its justice than by its expediency, I
need hardly assure you that I shall persevere in the nse of my
best efforts to accomplish- that object, in whatever way they
may seem to be most likely to be available.
In conclusion, gentlemen, I venture to hope that no further
exposition of my sentiments or intentions will be deemed neces-
sary from me in this address. At ybur Ward Meetings, Isliall
be happy to afford any other explanation which may be required.
For the present, therefore, I will only say that what you have
found me in the past, you will, if you think fit to renew my
trusteeship, find me in the future,—a zealsus and painstak-
ing friend and advocate of every measure calculated,. in my
judgment, to promote the prosperity of the town and port, and
the general wellbeing of the inhabitants.
I have the honour to be, gentlemen, yours, very respectfully,
JAS. R. JEFFERY.
Compton-house, October 3, 1859.

TO THE BURGESSES AND ELECTORS OF EVERTON
AND KIRKDALE WARD.
GENTLEMEN,
N influential deputation having waited 'on-me to
request I would allow myself to be nominated as a
an date for your Ward at the ensuing Municipal, Election, I
have with much pleasure acceded to your request.
As a resident for eighteen years in your ward, I feel the
strongest interest in its prosperity, as well as that of the town
at large ; and should I be so fortunate as to be elected your
Representative, you may rely on my best energies being
devoted to your services.
My religious and political principles being well knOwn to
7ou, I need not enlarge on those topics. There is only one
other which suggests Itself to me, as one on which you may
desire to know my sentiments : that is, the rating of the
docks ; and on this question I have always entertained
decided opinions, and can see no valid reason why they should
not bear their fair share of local taxation.

I have the honsur to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your faithful servant,
CHAS. FREDK. CARNE.
Exchange Alley North, Liverpool,
20th October, 1859.

CAME FOR EVER!
VOTE FOR YOUR CORPORATION SCROOLS,
AND SCRIPTURAL EDUCATION.

EVERTON AND KIRKDALE WARD.
THE COMMITTEE for couducting•tife ELECTION
of CHARLES FREDERICK CARNE, Esu., SITS
DAILY at HALLIDAY'S COFFEE-HOUSE, Everton, and
MR. MOLLOY'S QUEEN'S ARMS HOTEL, Kirkdale, where
every information may be obtained.
THOMAS CHILTON, Chairman.
EDWARD WHITLEY, Vice-chairman.
JOHN C. DREAPER, Hon.. Secretary.

TO THE BURGESSES OF GREAT GEORGE WARD.
GENTLEMEN,
HAVING received from a highly influential Depu-
tation an invitation to become aCandidate for. the Ward,
I beg to place myself in your hands; and this I do with greater
pleasure, as I have been connected with the Warcl ,from my
'earliest years.
If elected, I shall give my attention, as far as lies in my
power, not only to local wants, such as completing what have
been for,so many years serious grievances---the approaches to
Park-lane' the alteration of Cleveland-square Market, &c.,---
but also to what is of still more importance, the economical
administration of the Corporate Funds; and feeling, as I do,
that one of the most necessary steps to that end is to have a
full and clear statement of the Corporate Property, I shall feel
bound to support any party who may endeavour to obtain that
important object.
I shall have great pleasure in supporting any measure for
providing Public Parks or Playgrounds. lam of opinion that
these, to be useful, must be as near to the town as possible;
and that, as far as the south end of the town is concerned, the
fields adjoining Parliament-street are the most eligible site
available.

if elected, to merit that confidence and kindly feel-
ing which I have so largely experienced hitherto, ,
I remain, Gentlemen, your obedient Servant, ,
JOAN HAYS WILSON.
70, Upper Parliament-street, Liverpool,
September 22nd, 1859.

TO TILE MUNICIPAL ELECTORS OF *SOUTH
TOXTETII WARD.

GENTLEMEN,
NIY Term of Office, as one of your Representatives
in the Town Council, will expire on the Sat November.
Having had the honour of being twice elected by you, I have
for the last six years zealously endeavoured to discharge the
duties el the trust you committed to me in a faithful, and con-
scient:ous manner, by a regular attendance at the different
committees on winch I was placed, and in taking an active
part their proceedings. lem led to believe- that my past
conduct has received your approval, from the numerously and
influentially signed requisition I have now received, soliciting
me to become for the third time a candidate to represent you.
pleased to confer onc°nreitt wirethnewyeodurhwonisohur;
onllychp7orinf‘lisileYthat 1 shall- give- the same
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duties, and that I
sttlailglenbte atintfieunetniocleidtoalthonee dblysclia7cgonesocife:tiny us desire to act, as
regards all matters that may come beisre the Council, to the
the good of the Borough generally.
best of my judgment, for the benefit, of my constituents, and
I am, GENTLEUES",
Your most obedient Servant,
'IMES ROJiEItTSON.
Peel-street, Toxteth-park
Oct. 20, 1859,

Atuniripar giatimy.

TO THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF
LIIIIE-STREET ,WARD.

• GENTLEMEN,
HAVING received a Requisition numerously• and
respectably signed, to allow myself to be put in nomina- '
tion as a Candidate for your suffrages. at the approaching Muni-
cipal Election, I, on public grounds, do not hesitate to respond
to that appeal, feeling assured that the constituency of this
important Ward will be rejoiced to have this opportunity of
freeing itself from the thraldom of Radicalism, and shaking
off the yoke of the Compton-House demagogue. I wilt not
presume to follow the example of my vain-glorious opponent
by lauding myself to the skies, or endeavouring to gull you
into the belief that I have been the saviour and regenerator
of Liverpool, although it is a notorious fact that he, and
his twin brother in all political jobs, were, by their
uncalled-for interference, the means of depriving the
people of Liverpool of half a million of money. I
will, however, promise you, that I will devote my time
and energies towards ameliorating the condition of
the working classes, by sanitary and other measures ;—also,
carefully watch over the appropriation of the corporate funds,
avoiding, on the one hand, that niggardly parsimony that
would cut down the poor man's wages, and, on the other hand,
that wild and reckless extravagance which has so often cha-
racterised the acts of our public men, in dealing with the pub-
lic purse.

I am an advocate for the Rating of the Docks, as I consider
they ought to bear their proper share of the burdens of the
Town.

There are many other subjects of local and general interest
which it would be tedious to dwell upon within the limits of an
address, and as I shall have many opportunities of personally
appearing before you between now and the day of Election,
I shall be glad to enter more fully into my political and
general opinions. In the meantime, I leave myself in your
hands, and be assured that, if you do me the honour of electing
me as your Representative, I shall use my best exe:tions in
your behalf, and that of the town in general.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, your most obedient
servant,

JOHN WILSON.
West Derby-street, Liverpool, 21st October, 1859.

LIME-STREET WARD,

THE COMMITTEE for CONDUCTING the
ELECTION of JOHN WILSON,' Esq., SIT DAILY at
Mr. CHAS. CHALK'S, Star and Garter Hotel, Queen-square,
where every information may be obtained.
RICHARD HOLMES, Chairman.
JAMES EVANS, Vice-Chairman.
Oct. 24, 1859. W. T. MAY, Hon. Sec.

TO THE ELECTORS OF RODNEY-STREET WARD.
GENTLEMEN,
ADeputation of the Electors of the Ward having this
day presented me with a Requisition sigaed by a large
and influential number of gentlemen of all shades of political
opinions, requesting me to allow myself to be NOMINATED
on the lit proximo, to again Represent you in the Town
Council. I have great pleasure in acceding to their wish.
I have had the honour of representing you for twelve years;
1 trust I have not forfeited the confidence hitherto placed in
me.
All measures calculated to improve the sanitary condition of
the town. I will support.
A well-considered measure of Public Improvements is abso-
lutely necessary. The most important of these is in the
approaches to our noble river.
Should it be your pleasure to re-elect me, my best energies
shall be directed to promote your interests.—l have the honour
to be, Gentlemen, your obedient Servant,
J. A. TOBIN.
Liverpool, 28th October, 1859. 3nl

TO THE MANLY AND FAIR-PLAY-LOVING ELECTORS
OF EVERTON AND KIRKDALE WARD.
GENTLEMEN,
AFOUL and scandalous anonymous placard bas been
issued by our enemies, in which Mr. Stitt is accused of
emg concerned in the horrid desecration of the Necropolis
some time ago. We beg emphatically and authoritatively to
state that MR. STITT NEVER HAD THE SLIGHTEST
CONNEXION WITH THE NECROPOLIS, and that the
placard,in question is a wicked and calumnious fabrication.
Mr. Stitt s unscrupulous opponents first attempt to deceive
you into a belief that he. was opposed to the Bible in our
public schools; and when the lie was given and proven to
.that malicious charge, our excellent and_ philanthropic repre-
sentative is accused of participation in a deed of sacrilege of
the most horrid charaCter. -
In this country fair-play predominates, and treachery and
falsehood generally recoil upon their perpetrators. We entreat
you to mark your detestation of the attempt to blemish the
character of a worthy and upright man..

VOLT EARLY FOR OUR- WELL-TRIED REPRESEN-
TATIVE, JOHN JOHNSON STITT, ESQ., and •prove to his
enemies ,and yours that you will not be adversely persuaded
by the libellous and malicious falsehood of an anonymous
scribbler.
Our Committee-room To-DAY is at the house of Mrs. Berry,
4, Rupert-lane, nearly opposite the polling-booth, where we
shall be happy to receive our friends, and supply them with
voting papers and information.
The Polling commences- at Nine o'clock This Morning, and
finally cicses at Four This Afternoon. Electors, again
John Johnson Stitt, Esq.
LEICESTER, Chairman for Everton.
we re vest yolk to vote for your eloquent, religious,and faith-
ful 11; e:.• • o"3ivAes,
CHARLES MOZ LEY, Chairman for Kirkdale.
CHARLES MILLWARD, •
THOMAS W. HUGHES, Honorary Secretaries.
JOHN WORSNOF, .